Hi All I hate the idea of running spacers! .......& I know they are 'illegal'!.......but if I was to get some I'm just wondering which ones people recommend are the 'best' to use?? I know Benny_C was using the Japtek ones: http://justjap.com/store/home.php?cat=269 & they are also available on Yahoo Japan: http://www.importmonster.com.au/yahoo?cat=0&term=Z32+spacer So any recommendations??......or are the Japtek ones the way to go?? CheerZ Russ
So are the Japtek ones the best local option then? But if something from Japan is better build quality though??.......then I have a set of coilovers being shipped from Jesse Streeter in the near future!........ so I could just get them included with this shipment if they are worth it?
Try justjap.com, they have plenty of them, with tonnes of hub centric ones. I run them on my car and have driven on them down to Melbourne and back with no problems whatsoever. I constantly check them and nothing has ever come loose.
Sorry my bad!.......Justjap were the ones that Benny had used!....... http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=306875&highlight=spacer I mis-read this as Japtek for some reason???
not sure yet?......I'll need to take some quick measurements!......but at a guess 10-15mm max on the rears? Don't need any on the fronts.
10mm hubcentric spacers are a "slip-on" syle fitting, that WILL require larger studs in your hubs (as they don't have their own) 15mm hubcentric spacers (and larger) you won't have to worry about your stud length as these size spacers usually come with their own set of built in studs that give you the proper length you need after being pushed out that extra length. (as seen in the JustJap spacer link you provided in the OP) ... however, you will need to consider the fact that for these to fit, you'll need a recessed area in between the stud holes in your rims on the hub side, for your original studs to sit inside. (it's always hard to explain this part) but i hope you get the idea. If not, i'm sure i can find pics and stuff to illustrate that i'm trying to explain. *EDIT* Can you post up a photo of the inside of your rims? I can instantly tell you if you're able to run these hub spacers.
Thanks for the info Benny! The wheels are currently on my car so I'll have to pull one off to have a look at the back face where the bolts pass through!.......but I think I know what you mean! e.g. this rim would be ok! (this is NOT a pic of the actual rim though!) as it has the recess in between the bolt holes! correct??
Coz sells tapered nuts to fit 10/15mm bolt on spacers with a special tool to do them up with. Got some for cara's zed. Good stuff http://www.conceptzperformance.com/Cart/description.php?II=4542&Car_Type=300&UID=
Yes! Spot on! ...but if they were actually flush faced, unlike the pic shown, then you can go with MagicMike's other option for the custom nuts and key. The only thing you'll have to do is grind down the studs so they're a flush fit with the hub spacer face also. (but no big deal)
What size are you chasing? Have 2 pairs of hubcentrics. Think they are about 1", cannot confirm until my day off (Sunday morning). Stud pitch however is suited to Ford. Have nuts to suit though. Were on my NA, and have since changed the wheels.
