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m4a1mustang 01-23-2012 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370 (Post 1505501)
haha dont let them scare you off. bolt on spacers will work jsut fine. i've had mine at a track day since 15mm bolt ons were added to the rear of mine and it handled like a champ

Just make sure you check them before and after each session if you are going to track...

Hell, even with the DRS you need you be inspecting the parts often. A wheel is not something you want coming off your Z while flying around a corner or heading into a braking zone! :icon17:

darionlear 01-23-2012 04:29 PM

20mm.... all around

m4a1mustang 01-23-2012 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by darionlear (Post 1505505)

If they were smart they'd realize why the RPM restriction is there for the V6. Need to beef up the driveshaft if you're going to pull the limiter.

Now the GT, Boss, and GT500 have no problem running at speed :D Hell, the 2013 GT500 will go 203 mph! :icon17:

darionlear 01-23-2012 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1505520)
If they were smart they'd realize why the RPM restriction is there for the V6. Need to beef up the driveshaft if you're going to pull the limiter.

Now the GT, Boss, and GT500 have no problem running at speed :D Hell, the 2013 GT500 will go 203 mph! :icon17:

I've hit 170 in my 370.... no problem. And, I'm a V6 :-P

m4a1mustang 01-23-2012 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by darionlear (Post 1505525)
I've hit 170 in my 370.... no problem. And, I'm a V6 :-P

Must have taken you forever to get there. :stirthepot: :p

Anyways, this is about spacers folks! Spacers!!! :bowrofl:

darionlear 01-23-2012 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1505528)
Must have taken you forever to get there. :stirthepot: :p

Anyways, this is about spacers folks! Spacers!!! :bowrofl:

What? I hit that.... *with 20mm spacers* and faster than a gt mustang without breaking a drive shaft like a v6. LoL

m4a1mustang 01-23-2012 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by darionlear (Post 1505539)
What? I hit that.... *with 20mm spacers* and faster than a gt mustang without breaking a drive shaft like a v6. LoL

And? What does the Mustang (V6 no less) even have to do with spacers on a Z?

darionlear 01-23-2012 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1505543)
And? What does the Mustang (V6 no less) even have to do with spacers on a Z?

>_<

okay, I'm sorry. It was my last one... for the record though. I kept on topic stating that high speeds are attainable, even with spacers. LoL

m4a1mustang 01-23-2012 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by darionlear (Post 1505560)
>_<

okay, I'm sorry. It was my last one... for the record though. I kept on topic stating that high speeds are attainable, even with spacers. LoL

Sorry, sometimes its hard to gauge the sarcasm via text. No doubt the spacers can hold at speed, but I still think my concern about the additional points of failure is valid. Just something to keep in mind and like I said regardless of bolt on or stud replacement you should regularly inspect the condition of your spacers.

darionlear 01-23-2012 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1505566)
Sorry, sometimes its hard to gauge the sarcasm via text. No doubt the spacers can hold at speed, but I still think my concern about the additional points of failure is valid. Just something to keep in mind and like I said regardless of bolt on or stud replacement you should regularly inspect the condition of your spacers.

Agreed to the point that any car pushed to its limits need to be inspected. Tires, suspension. Ect. My slavers were hubcentric and bolted down with thread locker... I'm confident enough to drive with my daughter. I can appreciate you value to attention, but if done right... no worries

birdmanx1 01-23-2012 06:03 PM

OP I have the 15mm spacers all around with no issues at all. I went with the H&R DRS for safety reasons.

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Originally Posted by darionlear (Post 1505505)

:icon17: Watching that vid makes me think of the Farmers ad below, where you expect something bad to happen, then it gets delayed and you think it won't happen and then it happens. Vroom.....KLUNK.... :icon17:
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vividracing 01-23-2012 06:59 PM

I always recommend H&R spacers above other brands simply because I've seen other brands have issues from machining errors. Whatever spacers you buy, just make sure they've got hubcentric rings and are from a reputable company. If you follow those rules, you'll be problem free. Use bolt-ons for the front unless you're going more than 20mm or you want to shorten your studs.

kenchan 01-23-2012 09:07 PM

regarding spacers ive done both stud replacement type and bolt-on types over the years. never had an issue with either type. been only using bolt-ons these days since it's so much more convenient.

ive tried kics, eibach, h&r, and even ichiba's. they have been all good. :tup:

bushman66 01-24-2012 08:02 AM

Any rubbing with the 20mm up front?

darionlear 01-24-2012 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bushman66 (Post 1506294)
Any rubbing with the 20mm up front?

Yeah, turning radius is affected... You will rub, its to be expected since you're taking away 20mm from the turn


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