Springs "destroying" shocks?

cheshirecat · 07-01-2011, 11:01 AM

Spacers aren't needed for the springs. The only time spacers are really needed is if your wheel doesn't clear your brake calipers.

Spacers are mainly just for looks. The performance difference from the wider track is minimal at best.

kenchan · 07-01-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

Spacers aren't needed for the springs. The only time spacers are really needed is if your wheel doesn't clear your brake calipers.

Spacers are mainly just for looks. The performance difference from the wider track is minimal at best.

most of the questions have already been asked and answered, i believe. every car forum i go to they ask the same damn questions over and over again.

Andy124 · 07-01-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

Spacers aren't needed for the springs. The only time spacers are really needed is if your wheel doesn't clear your brake calipers.

Spacers are mainly just for looks. The performance difference from the wider track is minimal at best.

beside spacer,any other things needed when dropping a aftermarket springs?

xdeslitx · 07-01-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

Spacers aren't needed for the springs. The only time spacers are really needed is if your wheel doesn't clear your brake calipers.

Spacers are mainly just for looks. The performance difference from the wider track is minimal at best.

just personal preference...but it looks pretty nasty without spacers after a drop.
I dropped mine and wasn't planning on spacers but after less than a week, i ended up getting them.

cheshirecat · 07-01-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx

just personal preference...but it looks pretty nasty without spacers after a drop.
I dropped mine and wasn't planning on spacers but after less than a week, i ended up getting them.

I dunno man, I just don't like the tucked wheels, especially when you have the additional camber from the drop. With the camber evened out it'll probably look great as you say- I just love having the top of the wheel even with the fender.

Pic of mine with the spacers- this is before the 305s went on.

xdeslitx · 07-01-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

I dunno man, I just don't like the tucked wheels, especially when you have the additional camber from the drop. With the camber evened out it'll probably look great as you say- I just love having the top of the wheel even with the fender.

seems like you need to read what i said over again...i got spacers less than a week after i got the drop

cheshirecat · 07-01-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx

seems like you need to read what i said over again...i got spacers less than a week after i got the drop

you said "just personal preference...but it looks pretty nasty without spacers after a drop."

I disagreed with it looking "nasty" without spacers after a drop, regardless of what you did after the fact.

xdeslitx · 07-01-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

you said "just personal preference...but it looks pretty nasty without spacers after a drop."

I disagreed with it looking "nasty" without spacers after a drop, regardless of what you did after the fact.

nasty as in ugly...and you said you dont like it tucked which is exactly what i was saying when i said it looks nasty without spacers

Andy124 · 07-01-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

I dunno man, I just don't like the tucked wheels, especially when you have the additional camber from the drop. With the camber evened out it'll probably look great as you say- I just love having the top of the wheel even with the fender.

Pic of mine with the spacers- this is before the 305s went on.

this is nice and perfect...10mm front and 15mm rear?

Vapiano · 07-04-2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat

I dunno man, I just don't like the tucked wheels, especially when you have the additional camber from the drop. With the camber evened out it'll probably look great as you say- I just love having the top of the wheel even with the fender.

Pic of mine with the spacers- this is before the 305s went on.

This is the drop I am looking for, did you do just springs only? If so, what brand and specs?

Thanks,

V.

Waiz · 07-06-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx

just personal preference...but it looks pretty nasty without spacers after a drop.
I dropped mine and wasn't planning on spacers but after less than a week, i ended up getting them.

You had no choice, Brian was going to unfriend you

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cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 294	Spacers aren't needed for the springs. The only time spacers are really needed is if your wheel doesn't clear your brake calipers. Spacers are mainly just for looks. The performance difference from the wider track is minimal at best.