Spacers and cost
Spacers and cost
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Joined: May 2010
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From: Brasil
Suncoast have the 5mm F/R OEs in stock for arround $300. I wouldn't go further than that.
IMO they are a must in a Sport PASM equipped car just for the looks. They fill the gaps real nice. I ordered my Base 991 with spacers from factory but took them off because the car looked weird with the non PASM height.
As soon as I lower my car with Eibach springs I will put them on again.
IMO they are a must in a Sport PASM equipped car just for the looks. They fill the gaps real nice. I ordered my Base 991 with spacers from factory but took them off because the car looked weird with the non PASM height.
As soon as I lower my car with Eibach springs I will put them on again.
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Clermont, FL
I'm in the midst of the endless configuration process prior to ordering my new C2S this fall. I'll be getting the 20" Carrera S wheels and, while I've considered the 5mm spacers, I just can't believe that 5mm on each side can possibly make much of a difference. Discernible, probably, but significant? Not to me, so far as I can tell.
That said, I'm certainly open to having my mind changed in favor of the spacers. Can anyone show before & after photos of the same car from the same angle(s) to demonstrate the actual visual gains realized by installing the little buggers?
Thanks!
Ken
That said, I'm certainly open to having my mind changed in favor of the spacers. Can anyone show before & after photos of the same car from the same angle(s) to demonstrate the actual visual gains realized by installing the little buggers?
Thanks!
Ken
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From: 6th gear!
I'm in the midst of the endless configuration process prior to ordering my new C2S this fall. I'll be getting the 20" Carrera S wheels and, while I've considered the 5mm spacers, I just can't believe that 5mm on each side can possibly make much of a difference. Discernible, probably, but significant? Not to me, so far as I can tell.
That said, I'm certainly open to having my mind changed in favor of the spacers. Can anyone show before & after photos of the same car from the same angle(s) to demonstrate the actual visual gains realized by installing the little buggers?
Thanks!
Ken
That said, I'm certainly open to having my mind changed in favor of the spacers. Can anyone show before & after photos of the same car from the same angle(s) to demonstrate the actual visual gains realized by installing the little buggers?
Thanks!
Ken
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: SoCal - Ventura County
I'm in the midst of the endless configuration process prior to ordering my new C2S this fall. I'll be getting the 20" Carrera S wheels and, while I've considered the 5mm spacers, I just can't believe that 5mm on each side can possibly make much of a difference. Discernible, probably, but significant? Not to me, so far as I can tell.
That said, I'm certainly open to having my mind changed in favor of the spacers. Can anyone show before & after photos of the same car from the same angle(s) to demonstrate the actual visual gains realized by installing the little buggers?
Thanks!
Ken
That said, I'm certainly open to having my mind changed in favor of the spacers. Can anyone show before & after photos of the same car from the same angle(s) to demonstrate the actual visual gains realized by installing the little buggers?
Thanks!
Ken
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From: Maryland USA
I don't think 5 mm spacers are going to add much unless you get it lowered some. Lower plus the spacers would give that "full wheel in well look". Besides, your car looks great - totally classy- just the way it is.
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From: The Arctic Cold
5mm? i wouldnt even bother buying them
i have 20mm hubcentric spacers.. w/ extended bolts.. they were like 250 for the set.. adaptec spacers.. they ride and work perfectly.
5mm is less than 1/4"... if you can notice that, then idk..
20mm the fronts still sink in on these giant fenders.
i have 20mm hubcentric spacers.. w/ extended bolts.. they were like 250 for the set.. adaptec spacers.. they ride and work perfectly.
5mm is less than 1/4"... if you can notice that, then idk..
20mm the fronts still sink in on these giant fenders.
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From: The Arctic Cold
lowering car makes wheels "sink in" so you would need a wider spacer
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Joined: May 2012
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From: Clermont, FL
That's pretty much what I thought. I'll pass on them...
Can you show before/after photos with the 20mm spacers, just to illustrate the difference?
Ken
i have 20mm hubcentric spacers.. w/ extended bolts.. they were like 250 for the set.. adaptec spacers.. they ride and work perfectly.
20mm the fronts still sink in on these giant fenders.
20mm the fronts still sink in on these giant fenders.
Ken