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| PanelBilly |
 May 7 2019, 08:08 AM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 5,880 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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I’m running 8” wheels on the front and back and there’s still a good size space between the flairs and the tire. It doesn’t look bad but could look better. What’s the right way to use spacers or are they a bad idea in general?
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| infraredcalvin |
May 7 2019, 08:21 AM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,623 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California
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Thread engagement is key, you’ll need longer studs most likely. The 930 came from the factory with front and rear spacers, the rear was 28mm (just over an inch), I’ve seen people use over 2” spacers on widebody 911s before, most vintage racing sanctioning bodies don’t allow more than 1 inch. Depending on your hub, it should be hub centric, the studs should pass though rather than having a separate set of offset lugs. Porsche offered a number of spacers over the years, find some used, mount them and don’t look back.
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| brant |
May 7 2019, 08:33 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,945 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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you should buy a german brand of spacer that has passed TUV testing
they cost more, but you know what standards they are following. |
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| Superhawk996 |
May 7 2019, 08:37 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,012 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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Bad idea in general but a necessary evil in some cases.
Why? They move the wheel outboard to a position they weren't designed to be in. 1) This looks cool but it changes the steering geometry. In extreme spacer cases, it will lead to very heavy steering and poor steering returnability from off-center. 2) The increased offset increases loads on the wheel bearings. Small offset like 1" not so big a deal. 2" is adding serious loads to the bearing. Either way expect degraded bearing life. 3) Adds rotating mass to the wheels. Rule of thumb. Taking 1 lb off wheel rating mass has about the same effect on acceleration performance as taking 10 lbs off the body. Probably not a deal breaker for anyone but it is there. 4) Potential source of imbalance. Well made spacers with a decent fit to wheel lugs/studs aren't too bad. Home brew or universal fit spaces with non-sysmetrical patterns will add imbalance to the vehicle but aren't easily compensated for without doing on-vehicle wheel balancing. Not many shops around anymore that can do or will do on-vehicle balance work. Having said all that I will end up using 0.75" to 1.00 inch spacers on my flared vehicle. See picture on page 1 of my thread for example of poorly executed home brew / universal spacer. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=335209 |
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| Superhawk996 |
May 7 2019, 08:38 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,012 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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QUOTE(brant @ May 7 2019, 10:33 AM)  you should buy a german brand of spacer that has passed TUV testing they cost more, but you know what standards they are following. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) TUV testing is a plus! |
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| Chris914n6 |
May 7 2019, 11:17 AM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,462 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I'm using 66mm studs and 21mm spacers off the rear of early 944s. Cheap, and one stop shopping at the Pic-a-part (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Ideally you will need studs that are longer by the spacer's width. |
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| bdstone914 |
May 9 2019, 08:04 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,888 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
@PanelBilly
I have 944 21mm spacers and 65mm studs if that works for you. Are you running open or closed end lug nuts? Bruce |
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| PanelBilly |
May 9 2019, 02:02 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,880 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(bdstone914 @ May 9 2019, 07:04 AM) @PanelBilly I have 944 21mm spacers and 65mm studs if that works for you. Are you running open or closed end lug nuts? Bruce How much for 2 sets? I’m using open lug nuts @bdstone914 |
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| bdstone914 |
May 9 2019, 07:19 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,888 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
@PanelBilly
How much for 2 sets? I’m using open lug nuts @bdstone914 [/quote] $125 shipped for two sets of spacers. You need the studs ? $60 for 20 studs. Bruce |
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| PanelBilly |
May 10 2019, 11:43 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,880 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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[quote name='bdstone914' date='May 9 2019, 06:19 PM' post='2712524']
@PanelBilly How much for 2 sets? I’m using open lug nuts @bdstone914 [/quote] $125 shipped for two sets of spacers. You need the studs ? $60 for 20 studs. Bruce [/quote] PayPal? |
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