DIY: Front Stud replacement/ Spacer install

tonmed123 · 07-01-2009, 05:54 AM

Modshack, could you please PM me or post a link to where you got the spacers, along with the part number. Also why did you go with 15's?

Modshack · 07-01-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tonmed123

Modshack, could you please PM me or post a link to where you got the spacers, along with the part number. Also why did you go with 15's?

Spacers from: WWW.ICHIBAUSA.COM - Hubcentric Wheel Spacers, OEM S13 5-Lug Conversion, Header, Turbo Manifold, Downpipe, Test-Pipe & More Performance Parts!

Why 15's?....They fill in the wheel wells very nicely bringing the tires almost flush to the fenders. Won't cause a problem if lowered in the future. 10 was too small, 20 too big, 15 just right IMO..

Bster · 07-01-2009, 09:53 AM

Thanks Modshack for yet another useful DIY thread!

Just a quick question.

I've asked Minicobra this before, but did you feel any addition vibrations (not matter how small) from adding the spacers?

And also, do you reckon that sand will be picked up by the edges of the bottom tyre and scratch the bottom sides of the door sill?

Modshack · 07-01-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bster

Thanks Modshack for yet another useful DIY thread!

Just a quick question.

I've asked Minicobra this before, but did you feel any addition vibrations (not matter how small) from adding the spacers?

And also, do you reckon that sand will be picked up by the edges of the bottom tyre and scratch the bottom sides of the door sill?

No problem!

Properly machined, a good set of Hubcentric spacers should introduce NO vibration into the equation. It does alter the track width and factory scrub radius a bit, but in combo with my Stillen bars feels nice and precise. More on Chassis tuning anf the effects of mods here if you're interested:
Roger Kraus Racing : Oversteer/Understeer chart

On the road pick-up issue, yes, moving the wheels out a bit does expose the rocker to a bit more throw-off. The rocker though is plastic so therefore is fairly flexible and should resist chippping more than say the hood. YOu can always put some clear protectant film on it. I haven't run these in the rain yet so I don't have any experience with what it will throw onto the car.

Mike · 07-01-2009, 11:39 AM

just a couple things to comment on Steve,
1. I was able to fit the 15mm lugs through the heat shield without trimming just by wiggling the heat shield a little bit.

2. I recommend installing 1 new stud at a time. I did all five on my first one, and the vibrations of the impact wrench buggured up the threads on the loose ones a little. Not too much, and not in an area that affected them, but I still recommend doing only one at a time.

Modshack · 07-01-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

just a couple things to comment on Steve,
1. I was able to fit the 15mm lugs through the heat shield without trimming just by wiggling the heat shield a little bit.

2. I recommend installing 1 new stud at a time. I did all five on my first one, and the vibrations of the impact wrench buggured up the threads on the loose ones a little. Not too much, and not in an area that affected them, but I still recommend doing only one at a time.

Yeah...I was tired and impatient to get this done..Updated above! My Impact must be smoother than yours too!

thispecialk · 10-18-2010, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Spacers from: WWW.ICHIBAUSA.COM - Hubcentric Wheel Spacers, OEM S13 5-Lug Conversion, Header, Turbo Manifold, Downpipe, Test-Pipe & More Performance Parts!

Why 15's?....They fill in the wheel wells very nicely bringing the tires almost flush to the fenders. Won't cause a problem if lowered in the future. 10 was too small, 20 too big, 15 just right IMO..

did u go 15 all around? ive seen ppl go 20 all around and i was thinking the same. what problems will i have if i go 20

thispecialk · 10-18-2010, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Spacers from: WWW.ICHIBAUSA.COM - Hubcentric Wheel Spacers, OEM S13 5-Lug Conversion, Header, Turbo Manifold, Downpipe, Test-Pipe & More Performance Parts!

Why 15's?....They fill in the wheel wells very nicely bringing the tires almost flush to the fenders. Won't cause a problem if lowered in the future. 10 was too small, 20 too big, 15 just right IMO..

how much did u pay? did u pay the website price?

07-01-2009, 09:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bster Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 174 Drives: '09 PW Z34 Manual Rep Power: 17	Thanks Modshack for yet another useful DIY thread! Just a quick question. I've asked Minicobra this before, but did you feel any addition vibrations (not matter how small) from adding the spacers? And also, do you reckon that sand will be picked up by the edges of the bottom tyre and scratch the bottom sides of the door sill? __________________ TEIN Monoflex with EDFC \| H&R 20mm Spacer \| SPC Rear Camber \| HKS Hi-Power \| Berks High Flow Cat \| Stillen G3 \| EVO R Rear Diffuser \| Blacked out headlights \| Z1 34Row Cooler \| Z1 SS Brake lines

07-01-2009, 11:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	just a couple things to comment on Steve, 1. I was able to fit the 15mm lugs through the heat shield without trimming just by wiggling the heat shield a little bit. 2. I recommend installing 1 new stud at a time. I did all five on my first one, and the vibrations of the impact wrench buggured up the threads on the loose ones a little. Not too much, and not in an area that affected them, but I still recommend doing only one at a time. Zbrah likes this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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07-01-2009, 05:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
tonmed123 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 223 Drives: 09 370Z Red M6 Rep Power: 268	Modshack, could you please PM me or post a link to where you got the spacers, along with the part number. Also why did you go with 15's?