Spacer question

[DWBOX2000]

Now is this a case of you get what you pay for? The prices are all over the place. I just don't want to buy cheap ones and have the bolts shear off. Anyone have a brand recommendation? Thanks again guys.

[rdonahe]

Originally Posted by DWBOX2000

Now is this a case of you get what you pay for? The prices are all over the place. I just don't want to buy cheap ones and have the bolts shear off. Anyone have a brand recommendation? Thanks again guys.

I’m running ECS Tuning spacers as well as their wheel studs. I’m no engineer but they seem high quality and I’ve had them installed for almost a year and a half.

H&R spacers are another brand I’ve used on other cars in the past that are regarded well.

In my understanding the key is that they are hubcentric.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by rdonahe

I’m running ECS Tuning spacers as well as their wheel studs. I’m no engineer but they seem high quality and I’ve had them installed for almost a year and a half.

H&R spacers are another brand I’ve used on other cars in the past that are regarded well.

In my understanding the key is that they are hubcentric.

Likewise ECS. 10 front. 20 rear. I did enough reading and research to fees comfortable ordering from ECS. The kit I purchased included the bolts.

[Racer Boy]

Originally Posted by Starter986

Likewise ECS. 10 front. 20 rear. I did enough reading and research to fees comfortable ordering from ECS. The kit I purchased included the bolts.

Same here!

[DWBOX2000]

Does 260 sound right for 4 15mm spacers and lugs?
Any before and after pictures?

[deathsled986]

Originally Posted by DWBOX2000

Does 260 sound right for 4 15mm spacers and lugs?
Any before and after pictures?

I bought 4 15mm spacers with extended lug bolts for $54 shipped off eBay last year. It's just a simple machined plate so it's not really hard to get right (and yes I did get hubcentric ones). $260 is WAY too much for what you're getting. I've had them off and on several times and have been pretty rough on the car including thrashing it on the Tail of the Dragon. The bolts are doing just fine.

Originally Posted by Anker

Spacers will increase camber because if the lengthened lever arm of the suspension, and with the increased camber you also get a change in toe-in. Whether you change them enough to go out of spec is another question.

Untrue. Alignment does not change with spacers just as alignment doesn't change if you install wider wheels and tires.

[BoxsterSteve]

I was just under $130 for the stud conversion kit and 4 15mm hubcentric spacers.