The 3G Ramblings & General Discussion Thread (Part 2)
donk the other day.... it was like a 95 civic with a lift kit and what had to be 22s. Smh welcome to Charlotte lol
04-03-2013, 05:31 PM
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Gatr, if you're not lowering, you can afford to do at LEAST a 15/20. You could probably go even more. It'll improve the aesthetics and handling quite immensely, you'll find.
Another important tip. There are 2 sorts of spacers. Both hubcentric. Look up Akata on ebay, they 1/2 the price and reputable.
Version 1 uses your original stud so you need a longer one to accommodate.
Version 2 bolts to your hub and gives you 5 new studs to bolt to. Much more user friendly and requires less "modding" to make it work.
Reason that's important is the thinnest SAFE version 2 you can run is 15. So a 15/20 Combo would be the simplest for you.
Another important tip. There are 2 sorts of spacers. Both hubcentric. Look up Akata on ebay, they 1/2 the price and reputable.
Version 1 uses your original stud so you need a longer one to accommodate.
Version 2 bolts to your hub and gives you 5 new studs to bolt to. Much more user friendly and requires less "modding" to make it work.
Reason that's important is the thinnest SAFE version 2 you can run is 15. So a 15/20 Combo would be the simplest for you.
Last edited by rockstar143; 04-03-2013 at 05:33 PM.
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04-03-2013, 05:58 PM
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Gatr, if you're not lowering, you can afford to do at LEAST a 15/20. You could probably go even more. It'll improve the aesthetics and handling quite immensely, you'll find.
Another important tip. There are 2 sorts of spacers. Both hubcentric. Look up Akata on ebay, they 1/2 the price and reputable.
Version 1 uses your original stud so you need a longer one to accommodate.
Version 2 bolts to your hub and gives you 5 new studs to bolt to. Much more user friendly and requires less "modding" to make it work.
Reason that's important is the thinnest SAFE version 2 you can run is 15. So a 15/20 Combo would be the simplest for you.
Another important tip. There are 2 sorts of spacers. Both hubcentric. Look up Akata on ebay, they 1/2 the price and reputable.
Version 1 uses your original stud so you need a longer one to accommodate.
Version 2 bolts to your hub and gives you 5 new studs to bolt to. Much more user friendly and requires less "modding" to make it work.
Reason that's important is the thinnest SAFE version 2 you can run is 15. So a 15/20 Combo would be the simplest for you.
How do I know the difference on eBay for those versions you mentioned? What about these?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ICHIBA-V2-15...15f1f5&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HUBCENTRIC-B...bbb3d0&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HUBCENTRIC-B...b7e3da&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-HUB-CENT...e1843e&vxp=mtr
Akata spacers:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/15MM-ACURA-HUB-CENTRIC-WHEEL-SPACERS-5X114-3-CB-64-1-/330379872804?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cec2cca24&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/15MM-ACURA-HUBCENTRIC-SPACERS-5-LUGS-CB-64-1-W-STUDS-ATTACHED-BLACK-/330895205874?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d0ae425f2&vxp=mtr
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04-03-2013, 07:55 PM
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gatr...I would lower first...let the coils settle in....then measure and get spacers....
takes the guessing game out
takes the guessing game out
me too
04-04-2013, 12:31 AM
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04-04-2013, 07:56 AM
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Anyone have any input on the differences between the eBay auctions I listed in an earlier post?
04-04-2013, 07:56 AM
#1183
Gatr...those are version 2 spacers.
Version 1's don't have the studs sticking out of them. They just have the spacer and holes.
I'd suggest 15/20...the rear can stand to be slightly more.
and ps, rubbing isn't the worst thing in the world...
Version 1's don't have the studs sticking out of them. They just have the spacer and holes.
I'd suggest 15/20...the rear can stand to be slightly more.
and ps, rubbing isn't the worst thing in the world...
04-04-2013, 08:06 AM
#1184
So the Version 2 spacers you were talking about is the better of the two? I'm thinking if I bought 4 of those I could install them. I just don't want the side of the tires to be sticking out more than the tops of the fenders.
04-04-2013, 08:11 AM
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V1 is just a flat piece of metal with holes. Anything greater then 5MM and you'll need to purchase and install longer studs.
V2 has studs built in. And I don't think you want to buy this in anything less then 15mm because there isn't enough material on the 10mm units.
IMO, V1 is the correct way to do it. V2 is much easier though.
And I agree with Anil, low first, measure, pick what you need after.
V2 has studs built in. And I don't think you want to buy this in anything less then 15mm because there isn't enough material on the 10mm units.
IMO, V1 is the correct way to do it. V2 is much easier though.
And I agree with Anil, low first, measure, pick what you need after.
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04-04-2013, 08:12 AM
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Yeah, that's what I'm thinking too. Not sure if I want to go lower. The car is already lower than my '04 Accord was at its stock height before I lowered it on the HFP suspension. I can live with a two-finger gap between the tires and fenders. I DO however, want to change how much the tires are inwards from where they are now. 15mm spacers are probably next on my mod list. Not to mention that getting in my driveway with a lowered car might not be easy without rubbing.
Anyone have any input on the differences between the eBay auctions I listed in an earlier post?
Anyone have any input on the differences between the eBay auctions I listed in an earlier post?
If you are not going to go lower then why would you NOT go 20mm on rear?
04-04-2013, 08:17 AM
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^not sure.
15 front and 20 rear is tried and true. that is what you should do, gatr.
15 front and 20 rear is tried and true. that is what you should do, gatr.
04-04-2013, 08:19 AM
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V1 is just a flat piece of metal with holes. Anything greater then 5MM and you'll need to purchase and install longer studs.
V2 has studs built in. And I don't think you want to buy this in anything less then 15mm because there isn't enough material on the 10mm units.
IMO, V1 is the correct way to do it. V2 is much easier though.
And I agree with Anil, low first, measure, pick what you need after.
V2 has studs built in. And I don't think you want to buy this in anything less then 15mm because there isn't enough material on the 10mm units.
IMO, V1 is the correct way to do it. V2 is much easier though.
And I agree with Anil, low first, measure, pick what you need after.
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you are over thinking this!!
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04-04-2013, 08:33 AM
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04-04-2013, 08:36 AM
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Poor soulNo you're not! I thought you were on springs?
Wtf is up with your avi??
fixed
Congrats!
And the great debate starts on spacers
GTFO! 
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