want to put spacers on my 971
#46
Burning Brakes
Question about this whole spacer thing. Though I appreciate the visual enhancement of pushing the wheels out into the corners to better fill the wheel wells, is there no concern about throwing various systems out of whack? I'm no engineer (to put it mildly!) but my sense of cars like these is that they've been very specifically/carefully crafted in certain ways, with all parts and systems working together and especially all the computer programming related to things like RWS, the air suspension, etc. Has anyone taken a look at any performance compromises that may be caused by this type of thing? Not looking to get into a flame war. Honest question!
#47
Sorry traveling but i can just slide my finger between wheel well and tire in the back. And since i have 4 wheel steering i feel its pushed to the max, no rubbing or issues and 12k miles, plus car is lowered. i honestly wish i could push the front out more as i think when i lowered the wheels recessed slightly at the top. 15mm all around is the most aggressive i would go. also no vibration hub centric and rss brand. i bought spacers in silver and bought black set of bolts.
Here is a direct link to the Pana Spacer Options for 971 for those interersted. https://roadsportsupply.com/971-panamera/
Last edited by RSSmike; 11-22-2019 at 02:27 PM.
#51
I’d recommend 17mm in the rear, 15mm in the front.
There’s still room in the rear with 15mm as you can see from the picture, and 17mm in the front causes rubbing at full lock in low ride height.
The current config is inadvertent (installed by the tire shop) and I left them as-is since this is my winter set that is coming off soon.
There’s still room in the rear with 15mm as you can see from the picture, and 17mm in the front causes rubbing at full lock in low ride height.
The current config is inadvertent (installed by the tire shop) and I left them as-is since this is my winter set that is coming off soon.
I'm curious why one wouldn't go even spacers all around - 7mm on all four corners or 15mm.
Anyone?
Anyone?