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jhandy · 07-05-2008, 10:16 AM

Quickurt, I never thought of that.

When parked, there is 2mm of clearance, I looked at the strut tower and there is rubbing of what I assume is the tire/rim.

Looks like I should get larger spacers.

But here is another question........I was told that the larger the spacer, the larger the lever arm of the set up will become and that puts pressures not engineered into the design of the bearings and axile/cv joints/struts.

I went with 7mm because it was the least I could get and still clear the strut tower, and 5mm is offered by porsche factory as an option, so I assume that it is within tolerances.

Any thoughts?
James

07-05-2008, 10:16 AM	#4
jhandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bastrop, TX Posts: 705	Quickurt, I never thought of that. When parked, there is 2mm of clearance, I looked at the strut tower and there is rubbing of what I assume is the tire/rim. Looks like I should get larger spacers. But here is another question........I was told that the larger the spacer, the larger the lever arm of the set up will become and that puts pressures not engineered into the design of the bearings and axile/cv joints/struts. I went with 7mm because it was the least I could get and still clear the strut tower, and 5mm is offered by porsche factory as an option, so I assume that it is within tolerances. Any thoughts? James __________________ 2002 S Pedro rear stabilizer bar, CF strut braces, Maxspeed headers with 100 cell cats, Fabspeed cat bypass pipes, H&R springs with M030 setup, TRG rear links, EVO air intake, B&M Short shift kit, Raby IMS upgrade, Raby underdrive pulley Last edited by jhandy; 07-05-2008 at 10:57 AM.