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Old 04-18-2013, 06:46 AM   #1
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A 10mm spacer weighs about 10 ounces. Very small in terms of unsprung weight. Plus, all of the weight is very close to the center of rotation and thus, adds very little to slowing rotational acceleration. I would not worry about it on a street car.
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Old 04-18-2013, 07:11 AM   #2
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As ever Gentlemen thanks for the considered responses.

This is the point where i retire, work through the options and then jump one way or the other.

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Old 04-18-2013, 08:10 AM   #3
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You will never notice the change in weight, or minor suspension geometry change, and no, it won't hurt your wheel bearings either.
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