DIY: Front Stud replacement/ Spacer install

m4a1mustang · 09-23-2010, 08:54 PM

ok lets keep this DIY thread on topic.

Boost_lee · 09-23-2010, 08:59 PM

Yea since Im doing this right now

thanks for the DIY, rear done, 2 fronts to go

m4a1mustang · 09-23-2010, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee

Yea since Im doing this right now

thanks for the DIY, rear done, 2 fronts to go

My Z lives on!!!!!!!!!!!!

Boost_lee · 09-23-2010, 11:42 PM

Sure does Steve. Thanks for the DIY Modshack
The install went well...minus a damn chipped caliper

I will add though that after the install the car's wheel gap is more noticeable since the tire is not hidden in the shadow of the wheel well. Oh well, more excuse to keep modding

m4a1mustang · 09-24-2010, 07:57 AM

Where did you chip the caliper? I'm guessing it was when you were taking the pads out or putting them back in?

Boost_lee · 09-25-2010, 02:08 PM

no, my damn wire slipped loose, caliper fell, and chipped the outside near the top of the first piston (about an inch from the nissan logo). Dab of semi flat black will hide it for now until I get them powdercoated

Spacers are great, no new vibrations and the ride is still good.

m4a1mustang · 09-25-2010, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee

no, my damn wire slipped loose, caliper fell, and chipped the outside near the top of the first piston (about an inch from the nissan logo). Dab of semi flat black will hide it for now until I get them powdercoated

Spacers are great, no new vibrations and the ride is still good.

Ah, that sucks. I eventually found that instead of hanging the caliper it was better just to set it on two gallon paint cans stacked ontop of one another.

msb3079 · 10-02-2010, 09:58 AM

It stinks I can't use the V2 spacers on the Z.. I was able to put them on my G37, no problem. Ichiba's site says they are compatible... they should really change that... not everyone uses a forum.

ZForce · 10-02-2010, 11:35 AM

Just buy H&R spacers and call it a day....no isssues what so ever, top quality! Never mounted, brand new.

I have 1 set of 15mm and 2 sets of 20 mm 4 sale...pm me if interested...my zip is 95678 for calculating shipping charges at 4lbs per bx.

msb3079 · 10-03-2010, 12:15 PM

Yeah, well I already have a set of 15mm, which is why I'm pissed. It's easy for someone selling something to say "buy it and call it a day".

ZForce · 10-03-2010, 12:22 PM

np.. g/l on your issue.

thispecialk · 10-18-2010, 02:37 AM

are wheels spacers the same type front and back? i went to the website and it doesnt really say

thispecialk · 10-19-2010, 05:49 PM

Heyu said u had ichiba spacers? Do u have version 1 or 2? Version 2 doesn't require removing studs is that better

msb3079 · 11-06-2010, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by thispecialk

Heyu said u had ichiba spacers? Do u have version 1 or 2? Version 2 doesn't require removing studs is that better

"Better" is a long conversation. People feel more safe with the V1. V2 is much easier to do... a simple bolt on. All 4 wheels can be done in less than an hour.

However... with the stock Z wheels... V2 will not work in the front. Definitely not for 15mm spacers. 20mm spacers need a slight mod of the wheel or studs (which I would not recommend) and 25mm is too big for the front. Basically, from my understanding.. V1 is needed for the front. I currently have 15mm V2 on the rear and nothing on the front. 15mm V1 is ordered and I'll probably install them this coming weekend.

ChrisSlicks · 11-06-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by msb3079

"Better" is a long conversation. People feel more safe with the V1. V2 is much easier to do... a simple bolt on. All 4 wheels can be done in less than an hour.

However... with the stock Z wheels... V2 will not work in the front. Definitely not for 15mm spacers. 20mm spacers need a slight mod of the wheel or studs (which I would not recommend) and 25mm is too big for the front. Basically, from my understanding.. V1 is needed for the front. I currently have 15mm V2 on the rear and nothing on the front. 15mm V1 is ordered and I'll probably install them this coming weekend.

At least V1 on the front is easy. V1 on the rear is a bit of a pain, so V2 is a better chose there unless you enjoy disassembling the e-brake assembly. I went for V1 all around because I take the spacers on and off depending on what wheels I'm using that day.

09-23-2010, 08:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	ok lets keep this DIY thread on topic. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-24-2010, 07:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	Where did you chip the caliper? I'm guessing it was when you were taking the pads out or putting them back in? __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 31	Yea since Im doing this right now thanks for the DIY, rear done, 2 fronts to go

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Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 31	Sure does Steve. Thanks for the DIY Modshack The install went well...minus a damn chipped caliper I will add though that after the install the car's wheel gap is more noticeable since the tire is not hidden in the shadow of the wheel well. Oh well, more excuse to keep modding

09-25-2010, 02:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 31	no, my damn wire slipped loose, caliper fell, and chipped the outside near the top of the first piston (about an inch from the nissan logo). Dab of semi flat black will hide it for now until I get them powdercoated Spacers are great, no new vibrations and the ride is still good.

10-02-2010, 09:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
msb3079 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: collingswood.nj Posts: 133 Drives: 12 Touring Sport 6MT Rep Power: 18	It stinks I can't use the V2 spacers on the Z.. I was able to put them on my G37, no problem. Ichiba's site says they are compatible... they should really change that... not everyone uses a forum.

10-02-2010, 11:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 22	Just buy H&R spacers and call it a day....no isssues what so ever, top quality! Never mounted, brand new. I have 1 set of 15mm and 2 sets of 20 mm 4 sale...pm me if interested...my zip is 95678 for calculating shipping charges at 4lbs per bx.

10-03-2010, 12:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
msb3079 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: collingswood.nj Posts: 133 Drives: 12 Touring Sport 6MT Rep Power: 18	Yeah, well I already have a set of 15mm, which is why I'm pissed. It's easy for someone selling something to say "buy it and call it a day".

10-03-2010, 12:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 22	np.. g/l on your issue.

10-18-2010, 02:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 17	are wheels spacers the same type front and back? i went to the website and it doesnt really say

10-19-2010, 05:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 17	Heyu said u had ichiba spacers? Do u have version 1 or 2? Version 2 doesn't require removing studs is that better