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Installed H&R drs series spacers today. 15mm front/ 20mm rear. Probably could have went with 20/25 with the swift drop but came out pretty good. Now for an alignment! Drop

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Old 04-18-2011, 06:46 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Installed H&R drs series spacers today. 15mm front/ 20mm rear. Probably could have went with 20/25 with the swift drop but came out pretty good. Now for an alignment!
Drop with spacers

Rear 20mm

Front 15mm

Swift springs w/o spacers

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What model# spacers did you go with? Got a link? Any rub?
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Installed H&R drs series spacers today. 15mm front/ 20mm rear. Probably could have went with 20/25 with the swift drop but came out pretty good. Now for an alignment!
Drop with spacers

Rear 20mm

Front 15mm

Swift springs w/o spacers

Stock
Came out looking good! Do you think 20mm & 25mm would fit? Are you rolling on stock tires?

Hopefully I will have some photos up after this weekend of 20mm & 25mm on stock tires.
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Came out looking good! Do you think 20mm & 25mm would fit? Are you rolling on stock tires?

Hopefully I will have some photos up after this weekend of 20mm & 25mm on stock tires.
Thanks! On stock tires here and I think 20/25 would be perfect. Might change it up to that soon.
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Installed H&R drs series spacers today. 15mm front/ 20mm rear. Probably could have went with 20/25 with the swift drop but came out pretty good. Now for an alignment!
Drop with spacers

Rear 20mm

Front 15mm

Swift springs w/o spacers

Stock
That looks great, thinking of doing the same. Any issues with rubbing? Do you think going to 20-25mm would rub? Thanks!
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Got my springs & spacers on today, and loving them so far. Noticeable difference right off the bat. Doesn't harshen the ride at all and definitely reduces body roll, boosting overall road feel. There's a good amount of negative camber on the rear right now, but should be reduced once I get the car aligned next weekend after the springs have settled. Obviously these are a great buy for $330.

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Those wheels really compliment the MB color and lines. Very nice stance!!

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That negative camber should come out with alignment and put you within OEM spec. Now these photos look more like the 1.2 drop I used to see on my350Z with H&R springs. The tire is tucked under the fender a bit, it's what I expected to see. Is there enough room to squeeze 265/35/19 on the front with your 20mm spacers? How are the driveways?


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Christian your car looks great!

I think after my alignment the car will look even better. Took a nice cruise today with the springs and couldn't be happier.
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Looks like an awesome drop. I think I'll go a bit wider on my spacers though when I order mine.
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Looks like an awesome drop. I think I'll go a bit wider on my spacers though when I order mine.
*Note my camber is pretty negative right now, so the tops of the wheels will be pushed out more after the alignment (should look more flush). Also if you plan on going with bigger rubber down the line, 15x20 spacers are the better choice.

If you're staying with the stocks tire sizes, 20x25 might be the wiser choice. Either way I'll have better pics up on Saturday showing the car Post-alignment. And i'll use a better camera so the lighting will be better.
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*Note my camber is pretty negative right now, so the tops of the wheels will be pushed out more after the alignment (should look more flush). Also if you plan on going with bigger rubber down the line, 15x20 spacers are the better choice.

If you're staying with the stocks tire sizes, 20x25 might be the wiser choice. Either way I'll have better pics up on Saturday showing the car Post-alignment. And i'll use a better camera so the lighting will be better.
Im just curious, but what are the pros and cons of either going with smaller spacers with a wider tire or larger spacers with the stock tires? Im debating on which to do once I get the springs in. I have a stock Nismo by the way.

Im guessing the car will sit lower with a wider tire do to les sidewall, and the ride quality will suffer slightly correct? Performance wise though, the wider tire is usually better correct?
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