DIY: ** Rear 20mm stud replacement spacers

wheee! · 04-10-2010, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinPark

Excellent write-up! +1 rep

Did you use an impact drill for this mod and if so which one do you have? Also, I'll go search for this in a minute but if you also did a write-up for the front spacers could you link to it from the first post or put a link in here somewhere for everyone?

Oh, and nice hammer - did Thor stop by to help with the install.

I used a Cdn Tire "Maximum" cordless impact driver. 1/2" drive with a 21mm impact socket. The driver is 14.4v NiCD and did a great job as it is a maximum 102ft/lbs force. Went really quick.

As for the front spacers, it has been covered many times. Here is one link.

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...r-install.html

The one difference I had was that you don't need to mod the shield to fit the bolts thru...

Go to my Mod Album to see all the pics for the front install.

As for the hammer... it is a 3lb sledge that is EXTREMELY handy to have around in tight spaces with limited throw. It packs a nice punch with one small swing! Thor would approve....

MattP725 · 12-04-2011, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee!

I used a Cdn Tire "Maximum" cordless impact driver. 1/2" drive with a 21mm impact socket. The driver is 14.4v NiCD and did a great job as it is a maximum 102ft/lbs force. Went really quick.

As for the front spacers, it has been covered many times. Here is one link.

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...r-install.html

The one difference I had was that you don't need to mod the shield to fit the bolts thru...

Go to my Mod Album to see all the pics for the front install.

As for the hammer... it is a 3lb sledge that is EXTREMELY handy to have around in tight spaces with limited throw. It packs a nice punch with one small swing! Thor would approve....

Ditto on the front spacer. I just lightly pulled the shield back a bit at the point shown and the extended stud fit nicely.

Great write up, install went smooth as can be. Def somewhat time consuming but I personally feel better having the DRS spacers vs the bolt on.

+1 rep and also a shout out to Z1 for great prices and a great product. Tested the 15/20 mm spacers today at 110mph and not an ounce of vibration what so ever.

wheee! · 04-12-2010, 06:44 PM

Thanks Modshack! That means a lot coming from you.

ZForce · 04-14-2010, 02:31 AM

Nice write up. I will be adding your thread to Modshacks on the DYI library of threads. Still think 20 mm Fr and either 20mm or 25mm Rr will look the best. It’s all a personal preference. Trying to make time to try all the combo sizes and get some decent shots to post up.

Now you need to drop the car.

Rep points coming your way.

wheee! · 04-14-2010, 09:27 AM

I agree that it is personal preference on the widths. I like the 15 and 20 look. As for the dropping, it is not such a good idea around here as this car will be driven in the winter too and it needs the clearance....

ZForce · 04-14-2010, 11:21 AM

Good point, forgot there are areas where the roads are not too friendly to lowered cars. Which is why I am still out for results on the H&R springs. I have Eibachs in hand awaiting for install.

Another thing to consider for those looking into wheel spacers and lowering springs, is to have the springs installed FIRST, to see how much room you have left for wheel spacers.

ZForce · 04-14-2010, 11:26 AM

OT: I like your Black Cherry Z34. The bro had the InterLagos Fire on his 06 Z33 and the he just about died when he heard about the Black Cherry coming out for 2010. He settled for the Red this time around. The Black Cherry has class!

LinPark · 04-14-2010, 12:51 PM

Yeah, I liked the Black Cherry so much I got one too - just love how the thing changes colors depending on the lighting.

Looks like the H&R 25mm doesn't come with stud replacements and is bolt-on only - think I'm going to stick with 15mm front and 20mm rear.

wheee! · 04-14-2010, 03:28 PM

Thanks for the props. The colour is awesome!

As for the spacers, I definitely think 15 and 20mm is the best for un-dropped cars and that people considering a drop should do that mod first, and check their clearance.

I have no plans for camber adjustments or a drop, so I am very happy with the look I have now.

djpathfinder · 04-16-2010, 12:35 AM

+1 rep to you Wheee!

Holliday · 05-06-2010, 01:13 PM

Could you share your resources? I was hoping to find out where you got your spacers from? Thanks in advance~!

PS- Nice write up!

ChrisSlicks · 05-06-2010, 01:27 PM

He states in the very first post that they are H&R brand spacers ordered from Stillen. I got mine from there too.

Holliday · 05-06-2010, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

He states in the very first post that they are H&R brand spacers ordered from Stillen. I got mine from there too.

Thanks Chris! I read that too!

wheee! · 05-12-2010, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holliday

Could you share your resources? I was hoping to find out where you got your spacers from? Thanks in advance~!

PS- Nice write up!

Good Luck on your mod. You will find it super easy.

BTW, nice posting! I spent 7 weeks in Bad Arolsen near Kassel on work-up training for the Leopard2 tanks in Afghanistan. Had a great time there and got to visit a few places. Had a blast in Hamburg during frohe-nacht fest!
Cheers!

cotizi · 05-13-2010, 08:48 AM

Very cool DIY. Any particual reason you went with H&R? Just curious.

04-12-2010, 06:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
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04-14-2010, 09:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	I agree that it is personal preference on the widths. I like the 15 and 20 look. As for the dropping, it is not such a good idea around here as this car will be driven in the winter too and it needs the clearance.... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

04-14-2010, 03:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Thanks for the props. The colour is awesome! As for the spacers, I definitely think 15 and 20mm is the best for un-dropped cars and that people considering a drop should do that mod first, and check their clearance. I have no plans for camber adjustments or a drop, so I am very happy with the look I have now. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

04-16-2010, 12:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 734	+1 rep to you Wheee! __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

05-06-2010, 01:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 39 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 17	Could you share your resources? I was hoping to find out where you got your spacers from? Thanks in advance~! PS- Nice write up! __________________

04-14-2010, 02:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 22	Nice write up. I will be adding your thread to Modshacks on the DYI library of threads. Still think 20 mm Fr and either 20mm or 25mm Rr will look the best. It’s all a personal preference. Trying to make time to try all the combo sizes and get some decent shots to post up. Now you need to drop the car. Rep points coming your way.

04-14-2010, 11:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 22	Good point, forgot there are areas where the roads are not too friendly to lowered cars. Which is why I am still out for results on the H&R springs. I have Eibachs in hand awaiting for install. Another thing to consider for those looking into wheel spacers and lowering springs, is to have the springs installed FIRST, to see how much room you have left for wheel spacers.

04-14-2010, 11:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 22	OT: I like your Black Cherry Z34. The bro had the InterLagos Fire on his 06 Z33 and the he just about died when he heard about the Black Cherry coming out for 2010. He settled for the Red this time around. The Black Cherry has class!

04-14-2010, 12:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
LinPark A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,078 Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Rep Power: 24	Yeah, I liked the Black Cherry so much I got one too - just love how the thing changes colors depending on the lighting. Looks like the H&R 25mm doesn't come with stud replacements and is bolt-on only - think I'm going to stick with 15mm front and 20mm rear.

05-06-2010, 01:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	He states in the very first post that they are H&R brand spacers ordered from Stillen. I got mine from there too. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

05-13-2010, 08:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
cotizi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 391 Drives: 2012 VW GTI 6MT Rep Power: 218	Very cool DIY. Any particual reason you went with H&R? Just curious. __________________ Past - 2009 Silver 6MT Sport 370Z Current - 2012 VW GTI 6-Speed

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