 "Right" spacers for 15x6 Fuchs and 205s..., ...on the front of a five-lug 914 with stock fenders |
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| horizontally-opposed |
 Aug 28 2006, 05:02 PM
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Rears fill out the wells nicely, fronts sit too far in. Better than a /4, but still a bit wimpy. Plus, wouldn't mind getting rid of a bit of understeer.
Will press in longer studs. But how thick on the front spacers? Half-inch? 10-mm? More? Less? Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) pete |
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| Aaron Cox |
Aug 28 2006, 05:06 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
7's fit fine under stock fenders, but have the same backspacing... thus, the extra inch of width is on the outside...
you are good to go for 1" spacers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| mskala |
Aug 28 2006, 06:20 PM
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Back when I had 6" (okay that sounds pretty bad), I went to 1/4" spacers.
Definitely go more than that as there is still plenty of room. |
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| horizontally-opposed |
Aug 31 2006, 03:41 PM
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Was going to go for half-inch spacers, but y'all (two) are talking me into one-inchers, as I want to push those mothers out there...
Questions: Will 205/55s and 205/60s fit without rubbing on the outside? Will I need to roll the fronts to match my rears? I know, I know, all cars are different -- BUT I'd sure like some feedback from the masters out there... Masters like AAR-on... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Thanks! pete |
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| North Bay 914 |
Aug 31 2006, 07:34 PM
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20 MM as shown here, TUV approved as well.
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| Aaron Cox |
Aug 31 2006, 08:26 PM
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pete, you did get me thinking.
my 205's are on a 7" rim, so they dont bulge... 205's on a 6" will bulge more, and probably limit the amount of spacer. i say 3/4" spacer..... or 20mm or so.... my blog has pics of 7's upfront... |
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| horizontally-opposed |
Sep 1 2006, 10:33 AM
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Many thanks for the pic.
Sounds like a 3/4-inch spacer — or a 20-mm spacer — is the way to go. Now must find 'em. EASY is looking for some studs as we speak. Thanks again!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) pete |
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| Aaron Cox |
Sep 1 2006, 10:37 AM
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right on.
BTW - lemme know what you pay for studs, cuz i need some 56mm + ones on the rear.... |
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| horizontally-opposed |
Sep 1 2006, 11:40 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,433 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None
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Will do Aaron.
Turns out the 3/4-inch (or 20-mm/0.8-inch) spacers are super common off the rear of 944s, possibly the Turbos. So, a factory piece and not in high demand. Nice! Word is the studs are harder to come by, and I may need to buy them new. If so, then so be it. Stay tuned... pete |
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| Aaron Cox |
Sep 1 2006, 11:42 AM
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very cool.....
pics of it when you are done! |
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| horizontally-opposed |
Sep 1 2006, 02:38 PM
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So here's the before, anyway.
I'll have to wait until I amass the parts to take a few more... Looks I gots a weekend project next weekend. pete Attached image(s) 
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