mizakk Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Could anybody advise on wheel spacers for my 'R'. I'd like to push the back wheels out as well as the front, but slightly more than the front, i think it looks wicked!!! Unsure about the side-effects though. I was looking at 20-25mm at the back, anybody know about the costs involved also suppliers/fitters? (im in the northwest). Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helfinger Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 i would go for H&R 10mm spacers (10mm x 150mm) you want hubcentrac ones call mike on 01375 489510 Motorsport Tuning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan32 Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Supposedly 20mm at the back is a bit too much and will affect the handling, although I know it looks cool. I've got 15mm spacers on rear and 10mm on the front and if I was going on looks alone, I wouldn't have bothered with the fronts. I payed £250 for 4 spacers, longer bolts and a set of McGards locking bolts, although I think Tom's link will do this cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32North Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Aye, people have reported handling concers when fitting wide spacers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 I run 10mm spacers all round, but only to get the front wheels to fit over the brake calipers following the ECS upgrade. Don't go to 20mm on the rear - too much strain on the rear hubs. IIRC, Dan32 runs 15mm spacers on the rear. H&R is the way to go - as per Helfinger's post above. Best of luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan32 Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Aye, here they are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Mmmmm. Nice trumpets Danno... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan32 Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 Easy. Its friday and we've probably all had a drink. Step away from the trumpets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizakk Posted November 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 thanks for the feedback guys! Dan, which link was Toms link,for the better deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markallain Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Dan Think you've got the SE Bluetooth Kit. Can you post some pics? Also where did you put the dial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Dan, which link was Toms link,for the better deal? [/ QUOTE ] No, I know I'm not Dan, but you need this one: [ QUOTE ] i would go for H&R 10mm spacers (10mm x 150mm) you want hubcentrac ones call mike on 01375 489510 Motorsport Tuning [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan32 Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Mark32 - You're going to hate me. I built some parts as didn't want to drill thru the dash and couldn't find a flat surface to mount anything! I made some cardboard templates, transferred this to plastic, and then sanded it all to fit in the little slot next to the handbrake. As for the screen, took out the demister vent, and made a plinth, again in plastic, and mounted the demister vent in it so that it would slot straight back into its hole and provide a way of holding it in place, blended it all in with bodyfiller and sprayed it up. Some photos: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan32 Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 And with the phone: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan32 Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 And the screen: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Respect to Danno for spending the time to manufacture and fit that lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markallain Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Such a great job Dan you have a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizakk Posted November 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Nice one Mook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizakk Posted November 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 It's £73+vat for the 20mm rear kit. Is this all i need? Would it be a safe bet to go for 20mm (rear), and no spacers at the front. For starters or is it advisable due to handling to go for 15mm at the rear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 If you are getting the H&R kit, it doesn't come with the 20mm oversize wheel bolts. You'll also need 20mm oversize locking wheel bolts. McGard are the best on the market. If you are getting the spacers for looks only, then go 15mm at the rear (and the longer bolts!), but would advise getting 10mm at the front as well - there won't be a problem with rubbing the arches with 10mm spacers on the front. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizakk Posted November 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Think i may just go for 15mm +(oversized locking bolts) at rear and leave the front alone. Cant get used to 10mm at the front(from Dans pic), as he pointed out he's not sure about them either. Thanks a lot Mook!... Oh is the bear a self portrait?..Lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 [ QUOTE ] is the bear a self portrait [/ QUOTE ] Saw the pic and thought it would make a nice change to see a happy smiley face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizakk Posted November 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 Dan, like the Aerial where do pick them up & is the reception as good as standard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan32 Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 I think its a Richbrook one (I'll check in a bit) so most places do them. Stumbled on to it on the web so no idea who supplied it! Reception does suffer a bit. I don't listen to the radio that much but its not as good as standard. Also, I cut mine down to make it look like that so the reception probably suffered. Have heard that if you get solid brass beesting aerial, the reception is as good as standard. Not sure who does them though and what colours you can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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