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Posted By: LBVSVT_dup1 WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/06/03 02:41 AM
I'm just posting for those that may wanna move their wheels out a qtr. inch. I can get custom spacers made for our bolt pattern out of hi-grade aluminum. You'd have to get studs that'd be a qtr. inch longer too as I don't think 3.5 turns of the nut would be safe. The car looks sportier and I imagine you might get slightly better handling.

I've test fitted washers on one side to see the effect and on my BAT kit I've got an inch and a qtr of room between the top of the tire and the fender, so I'll be ok. The edge of my 225-50-16 Kumho 712's just lines up with the edge of the lip. You guys running lower suspension wouldn't want to go with 1/4" (the minimum I can get).

I'll let others chime in on the safety merits (I haven't come across any that are negative), but I think this is ok. The price would be about $100 US for a set of 4 but needs to be finalized. I'm gonna price a set of studs tomorrow and post back if there's interest.
Posted By: Doug Christman Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/06/03 10:12 PM
I might be interested.
Posted By: onosway Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/07/03 01:43 AM
me too. I'm looking for a 24mm one though since I want my widebody to be flosh with the wheels. Though these will look good too.
Posted By: LBVSVT_dup1 Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/07/03 01:58 AM
Wow! 24mm. I'll enquire about that and get back.
Posted By: onosway Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/07/03 02:11 AM


Yes! I want to look like this.


correction on the size - 25mm to 28mm.
Posted By: csc99svt Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/07/03 02:53 AM
you people and your widebody stuff.....blah blah blah......
Posted By: LBVSVT_dup1 Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/07/03 12:04 PM
Ya, that looks sweet. I always did like that look ... anyway, good news. Here's the quote directly from my supplier:

"Lou, we do spacers in 1/4" (6.35mm) and 1/2" (12.70mm) only. Next size would be 1.000" (25.4mm) and up - but that's already an adapter (with it's own lugs pressed in).
There's some safety issues behind that so we are firm on that. I will allow two different sizes making up 10 sets of 2."

I need 20 spacers to get to around the price quoted, so that's 5 people with 4 each. I'm in for the 1/4". Any other firm orders?
Posted By: FlechaAutoSports Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/07/03 01:34 PM
I'm interested in the H/R wheel+Trac spacers...

Posted By: LBVSVT_dup1 Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/07/03 04:34 PM
These I can get are very similar, but lower price.
Posted By: FlechaAutoSports Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/07/03 04:48 PM
I'm interested..

set of 4 for $100

do you have pictures of the actual spacers?
Posted By: onosway Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/07/03 05:04 PM
Looks like I'm going to have to go with H&Rs - I doubt there will be enough interest for that (the 25mm adapter one). The machine shops around town won't do it cuz of the safety issue but H&R has built a good kit.

If the 25mm looks ike they're gonna happen PM me.
Posted By: LBVSVT_dup1 Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/07/03 08:27 PM
I do, but I'll have to find a way to post them ... maybe I'll upload them to yahoo photos??
Posted By: LBVSVT_dup1 Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/07/03 08:29 PM
As long as I get the required # of people TOTAL, we'll get the discount. That means I can get 1 of 25mm and the rest 1/4 inch.
Posted By: LBVSVT_dup1 Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/07/03 08:37 PM
Originally posted by FlechaAutoSports:
I'm interested..

set of 4 for $100

do you have pictures of the actual spacers?




Flecha - That price was always tentative. I wanted to see what kind of interest I'd get before doing the final math. The actual price will be $115 and I'll even throw in shipping into that price.

Tell ya what, I'll buy you some spacers if you buy me a Fidanza ...
Posted By: LBVSVT_dup1 Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/08/03 02:04 AM
A couple of pics can be seen at: http://ca.photos.yahoo.com/lbvsvt.

The one without the studs is the spacer. The others are adapters needed by the wide-body guys.
Posted By: Shaun G_dup1 Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/08/03 04:41 AM
Your link is not workning
Posted By: LBVSVT_dup1 Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/08/03 11:40 AM
Can you try without the dot at the end.
Posted By: Doug Christman Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/08/03 08:56 PM
So how much for the spacers and the adapter needed for us widebody guys?
Posted By: Shaun G_dup1 Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/09/03 01:02 AM
anyone got "before and after" pics?
Posted By: LBVSVT_dup1 Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/09/03 02:12 PM
I'm waiting for clarification on the price of the adapters compared to the spacers to see if they'd be more ... will post back once I know.
Posted By: LBVSVT_dup1 Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/09/03 02:15 PM
http://ca.photos.yahoo.com/lbvsvt (myphotos, wheelspacers)

The driver side is 1/4" out, the passenger side is stock. Use the slideshow option, then stop it at pic #3. Now toggle back and forth between #3 & #4.
Posted By: LBVSVT_dup1 Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/10/03 01:25 PM
Clarification on pricing:

1/4" spacers = $115 US for 4, incl. shipping
1" adapters = $172 US for 4, incl. shipping
Posted By: ohsigmachi_dup1 Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/11/03 06:44 AM
Is it possible to get two 1/4 in spacers and 2 1/2in spacers, I would like my rears wheels to be moved out a little more than the fronts. If so I'm in, If not I'll take 1/2in all the way around.
Posted By: LBVSVT_dup1 Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/11/03 11:41 AM
I can get 1/2" too. The problem is the discount applies to only 2 different sizes and so far, the interest has been in 1/4" and 1". Nevertheless, I'll let you know if I can do anything.

Also, I'm gonna see what I can do about perhaps adding the studs to the package if people want to pay for them ... will hopefully be able to firm this buy up this week some time.
Posted By: LBVSVT_dup1 Re: WHEEL SPACERS INTEREST ?? - 08/11/03 02:22 PM
A set of 16 wheel studs that are about 3/8" longer than stock should accept the 1/4" and 1/2" spacers will go for an extra $33 US for those that want them from me.
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