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laZymf 09-29-2010 12:13 AM

KICS 15mm front spacer doesnt fit
 
I just recieved my KICS 15mm spacer....so happy and excited, until......
The installation went downhill.....due to the front stock studs were too long.
I just want ppl to be aware of the problem. The stock front studs were too long, and when install the wheel, the stock studs push the wheel out. The spacer and the wheel could not come to a flash. I wish someone did mention something like that to me ahead, but sigh............ (may be someone did post something about it, but still....)

On the other hand, I think the 20mm may work...What do you all think? Feel free to post some input.

Well just to be fair, CZP and everything about the KICS spacers were awesome (except the front wheel problem), shipping were super fast and easy.

Cheers

azn370z 09-29-2010 12:23 AM

You need 20mm for the front. If you searched the forum you would of found this out.

SE 09-29-2010 12:26 AM

15mm front bolt-on spacers will not clear as the studs will not fit behind the wheel. Recommendation is to either use spacers with extended studs (press-in type), or use a larger spacer.

doubleG370Z 09-29-2010 12:29 AM

new word "search" ...many posting about spacers.

laZymf 09-29-2010 12:34 AM

Lesson Learned.....but before i purchased the spacer, I made sure i ask. I asked the guy if 15mm KICS will fit front n rear, and he said they will fit with no problem.

doubleG370Z 09-29-2010 12:44 AM

Sorry to hear this...did you talk directly with "KICS" sponsor?, if so talk to them & ask for exchange or refund.

Other option is to keep them & use, but read posting on how to install w/ pics if your not sure how to exchange studs...good luck.

Juruki 09-29-2010 01:29 AM

Ouch! I might run into the same problem as you. I ordered 10mm spacers but for my rears...

Liquid_G 09-29-2010 08:56 PM

You can get a 5mm plate and put it behind the 15mm spacer. should make it clear.

kenchan 09-29-2010 09:02 PM

shouldve checked the modshack DIY section for spacers.

the 20mm will require slight grinding on the wheel. i posted somewhere. if you're sure you want to do 15 or 20 permanently for your stock wheels you should get the ones that come with new studs for the front.

weiboy718 09-29-2010 09:36 PM

cut off the excess. ghetto, but it works

doubleG370Z 09-29-2010 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquid_G (Post 743500)
You can get a 5mm plate and put it behind the 15mm spacer. should make it clear.

/\ very bad advice:shakes head:...possible shifting & not hubcentric, better to use solid piece ie. hubcentric 20mm spacer.

doubleG370Z 09-29-2010 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juruki (Post 741964)
Ouch! I might run into the same problem as you. I ordered 10mm spacers but for my rears...

with 10mm spacer pending on number of turns with bolts, you might be able to existing studs(if 10mm spacers came with longer studs, you need to use them)...check this out first.

with 5mm spacer no problems using existing studs.

kenchan 09-30-2010 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doubleG370Z (Post 743676)
/\ very bad advice:shakes head:...possible shifting & not hubcentric, better to use solid piece ie. hubcentric 20mm spacer.

+1. There is a taper on the factory wheel bore and so not enough area for the wheel disk to grab when you add a 5mm spacer. These wheels are huvcentric and requires the bore to sit on the hub.

Don't cut the factory stud excess cause you might want to get other wheels in the future and may require new studs.

fuct 09-30-2010 10:31 AM

op your name fits your search style.. haha jk

tjlazer 09-30-2010 10:35 AM

I have a 20mm set of Project Kics spacers for sale! $110 shipped!


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