Problem Attempting To Install Front H&R Trak DRM Spacers
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Problem Attempting To Install Front H&R Trak DRM Spacers
Well, I'm getting my KW Coilovers installed tomorrow. I decided to put on my front and rear spacers today.
The rear spacers, 15MM, went on no problem. Looks great. Except car looks more 4X4 than ever.
I attempted to install the fronts (20MM) and as soon as I had the wheel off, I noticed this:
Is this some sort of sensor or something? Doesn't really matter what it is. It's in the way!
What options do I have to still add front spacers? Do I need to get the spacers that require adding longer studs to my front hubs?
Thanks for the help.
The rear spacers, 15MM, went on no problem. Looks great. Except car looks more 4X4 than ever.
I attempted to install the fronts (20MM) and as soon as I had the wheel off, I noticed this:
Is this some sort of sensor or something? Doesn't really matter what it is. It's in the way!
What options do I have to still add front spacers? Do I need to get the spacers that require adding longer studs to my front hubs?
Thanks for the help.
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Well after searching Google even more, I found a thread on G35driver.com .
DIY: Ichiba V2 Wheel Spacer Installation - G35Driver
Apparently this is whats known as a dummy bolt/stud. It's purpose is so a moron doesn't accidentally install the rear wheels on the front.
This is a relief. Unfortunately it is already dark and I will need to get dirty again tomorrow.
Remember, Google is your friend.
I just can't believe I have never noticed the dummy stud until now. I have even had to change the front tire a couple of times.
DIY: Ichiba V2 Wheel Spacer Installation - G35Driver
Apparently this is whats known as a dummy bolt/stud. It's purpose is so a moron doesn't accidentally install the rear wheels on the front.
This is a relief. Unfortunately it is already dark and I will need to get dirty again tomorrow.
Remember, Google is your friend.
I just can't believe I have never noticed the dummy stud until now. I have even had to change the front tire a couple of times.
Last edited by WillCo1; Aug 24, 2015 at 11:33 PM.
Here is another thing you should be aware of - stock setup is slightly pushed into the wheelwell, on any car, which always casts a shadow on top of the tire. It gives you the illusion of being lower because the shadow hides the gap to a certain extent.
When you push wheels out with spacers or a wider setup in general the shadow is no longer there, so you have to go lower to fill in the gap to a level you find appealing.
When you push wheels out with spacers or a wider setup in general the shadow is no longer there, so you have to go lower to fill in the gap to a level you find appealing.
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Here is another thing you should be aware of - stock setup is slightly pushed into the wheelwell, on any car, which always casts a shadow on top of the tire. It gives you the illusion of being lower because the shadow hides the gap to a certain extent.
When you push wheels out with spacers or a wider setup in general the shadow is no longer there, so you have to go lower to fill in the gap to a level you find appealing.
When you push wheels out with spacers or a wider setup in general the shadow is no longer there, so you have to go lower to fill in the gap to a level you find appealing.
So much space from the top of the tire to the bottom of the wheel fender. I would never want to add wheel spacers to this car unless it is going to be lowered.
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Car is getting coilovers installed as we speak.
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