Spacers fitted

blackrabbit · 02-20-2017, 06:22 AM

Wheel spacers fitted! Some bad language was needed due to rear wheels being seized on the hubs, but otherwise a straight forward job. I was a bit worried that the size was too much, but now they are on I'm very happy (12mm front & 15mm rear)

While I was at it I painted the rusty hubs and brake callipers. Thanks to CM Wheels for the speedy dispatch

AnthonyR · 02-20-2017, 07:04 AM

Looking good

evdok · 02-20-2017, 07:05 AM

Nice stance, now change that grille.

Rev77 · 02-20-2017, 07:32 AM

Looks good, are CM Wheels on ebay, and did you have to buy longer studs too?

Stoo · 02-20-2017, 07:43 AM

They are.

If you contact them directly they will do you a cheaper deal than eBay cost.

Bolts and locking nuts included.

james d · 02-20-2017, 07:48 AM

Moron alert sorry but what do Spacers do?

blackrabbit · 02-20-2017, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james d

Moron alert sorry but what do Spacers do?

They push the wheels out for a better stance and more aggressive look.By spacing the wheels further apart, you can make the car more stable and corner better.

Rev77 · 02-20-2017, 09:37 AM

Does using spacers alter the camber of the wheel and therefore require 4 wheel tracking (a bit like having ACS springs fitted)?

blackrabbit · 02-20-2017, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rev77

Does using spacers alter the camber of the wheel and therefore require 4 wheel tracking (a bit like having ACS springs fitted)?

No need for tracking.

UKF30 · 02-20-2017, 03:04 PM

Looking good mate

Good work done on calipers but if you was going to paint it why not Blue

Kal101 · 02-20-2017, 05:36 PM

Nice. Def looks more chunky

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blackrabbit Banned 78 Rep 271 Posts Drives: 320d F30 M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Spacers fitted Wheel spacers fitted! Some bad language was needed due to rear wheels being seized on the hubs, but otherwise a straight forward job. I was a bit worried that the size was too much, but now they are on I'm very happy (12mm front & 15mm rear) While I was at it I painted the rusty hubs and brake callipers. Thanks to CM Wheels for the speedy dispatch Attached Images
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Rev77 Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 216 Posts Drives: F31 335d tourer Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Lincoln iTrader: (0)	Looks good, are CM Wheels on ebay, and did you have to buy longer studs too? __________________ Current: F31 335D Previous: F10 520D & E91 320D
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Rev77 Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 216 Posts Drives: F31 335d tourer Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Lincoln iTrader: (0)	Does using spacers alter the camber of the wheel and therefore require 4 wheel tracking (a bit like having ACS springs fitted)? __________________ Current: F31 335D Previous: F10 520D & E91 320D
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UKF30 Brigadier General 2524 Rep 3,863 Posts Drives: BMW G30 LCI Black Saphire Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Looking good mate Good work done on calipers but if you was going to paint it why not Blue
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Kal101 Major General 3105 Rep 7,033 Posts Drives: 335xd Msport + Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: West mids!!!! iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Bmw msport + 3 ... [0.00]	Nice. Def looks more chunky __________________
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