eibach 25mm spacers installed [pictures]

[madvillian]

before:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4877.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4880.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4883.jpg



after:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4908.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4909.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4897.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4896.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4901.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4905.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4906.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4907.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4898.jpg

[strytnyne]

wow..thats how it should look from the factory haha

[LOL WUT]

Dude where did you get these? I can't find them anywhere :(. And what did you do with your gold wheels?

[mazdaspeedster3]

I need those bad for my MS6 wheels...

[Sport6]

Man that does look good. but hope its not loading the ball joints to their limit by moving the weight further out.

[RichB]

looks like you got the rears rolled. Am I right?

[madvillian]

looks like you got the rears rolled. Am I right?


yeah, i pulled them out a lot, i needed to do it for my 18x9's, now i kind of regret it haha, it does keep a lot of rocks and stuff flinging up though


Man that does look good. but hope its not loading the ball joints to their limit by moving the weight further out.

awe man, i hope not either.


Dude where did you get these? I can't find them anywhere :(. And what did you do with your gold wheels?

autoanything.com, they drop ship them from eibach, i got them in like 4 days


wow..thats how it should look from the factory haha

i agree!

[Wastegate13]

looks like you got the rears rolled. Am I right?

His rear fenders are pulled, a lot from the looks of it. The front looks perfect, tuck the rear.

PS: His effective offset is 27.5. A big fuck you to all the people who say sub 40 on these cars isn't doable.

PSS: Now you need those SPC arms. Without that much negative camber in the rear it will be perfect. Matter of fact I much prefer this setup to your Rotas. Great job!!

[backpacker6]

Looks really good man. How did you remove the emblem from the grill? I been wanting to do that.

[Wastegate13]

Looks really good man. How did you remove the emblem from the grill? I been wanting to do that.

It's an Autoexe style grille. I know there is a knockoff, dunno which version he is sporting. It requires you to cut the stock bumper cover to install. There is a small writeup on the other forum if you care to search.

[CnoTataymo]

Damn, that does look good. I wish the stock wheels were wider, like 8" or 8.5".

[madvillian]

yeah ive got my spc links in the mail, i cant wait to save my poor tires. and yeah its the knockoff one, fuck waiting for autoexes to ship from wherever they are for 3 months and paying $400 plus however much it is to ship. the knockoff one is on ebay by the speedlinestore and its like $200 shipped.

[Wastegate13]

yeah ive got my spc links in the mail, i cant wait to save my poor tires. and yeah its the knockoff one, fuck waiting for autoexes to ship from wherever they are for 3 months and paying $400 plus however much it is to ship. the knockoff one is on ebay by the speedlinestore and its like $200 shipped.

How was the fitment?

[fostersafb]

Are you worried about putting too much stress on the wheel bearings being pushed out so far? I have heard it can cause premature wear. Is there any merit to that?

Also, do you have to grind down any of the wheel studs?

btw, I love how it looks!

[madvillian]

Are you worried about putting too much stress on the wheel bearings being pushed out so far? I have heard it can cause premature wear. Is there any merit to that?

Also, do you have to grind down any of the wheel studs?

btw, I love how it looks!

i really dont know, it would definitely make sense though! and nope, they fit beautifully, it comes with new studs and new lugs to bolt the spacer onto the hub


How was the fitment?

not bad at all, it was scary to install, but definitely worth it, i think it looks 1000x times better. i dont have a mazda emblem on the back anymore either, so im starting to get "hey, nice car, is that a subaru?" a lot now when im at the gas station and stuff haha.

[fostersafb]

Would the rears fit if you hadnt rolled the fenders like you did? Also how much clearance do you have in the front?

[madvillian]

honestly i dont think so, the 15mms would be perfect though, have you seen builthatch's thread? when you look at the front and feel around, it doesn't seem like there would be any room, but when the front suspension contracts the tires angle inward a lot more than the rears, so i never rub.

[RichB]

so your saying without fenders rolled these spacers would make the stockers rub?

[Wastegate13]

so your saying without fenders rolled these spacers would make the stockers rub?

If you are so concerned about rub then just leave the car the way it is.

[RichB]

If you are so concerned about rub then just leave the car the way it is.

I like the look. Just trying to see if it will be a hassle

[Wastegate13]

I like the look. Just trying to see if it will be a hassle

If you don't want to get your hands dirty or do a little work then don't mod the car. If everyone had your attitude all of our cars would be stock.

[SwampAss]

If you don't want to get your hands dirty or do a little work then don't mod the car. If everyone had your attitude all of our cars would be stock.

Maybe he's trying to gauge how much work it would be vs. the outcome to see if it's worth it to him. We're all different ya know.
If everyone had your online attitude, we'd be less inclined to ask any questions at all.
I think the spacers look awesome. It's very subtle. Sometimes the least obvious improves the look the most.

[RichB]

Maybe he's trying to gauge how much work it would be vs. the outcome to see if it's worth it to him.

Exactly what I was trying to do. Thanks for lookin out Swampass

[Smokehouse]

If you don't want to get your hands dirty or do a little work then don't mod the car. If everyone had your attitude all of our cars would be stock.

Go easy man...

"hard" or "easy" is a perception based term with many...I think he was trying to feel out how hard this is-vs-issues with fitment.

[Wastegate13]

Go easy man...

"hard" or "easy" is a perception based term with many...I think he was trying to feel out how hard this is-vs-issues with fitment.

I obviously come from a different school of thought. If I wanted to do something I would just do it, regardless of the difficulty.

Now for his question, rubbing will largely depend on your effective offset, your tire size, and your suspension. He is running coilovers with a higher spring rate than the stock springs, his rear fenders are pulled and he's running an awful lot of negative camber in the rear. If you aren't capable or willing to do all of the above to achieve the same result he achieved then you are better off leaving the car the way it is. I did not mean to be rude in my earlier post but you need to pay to play if you want to run aggressive fitments.

[paylew]

I really like that! I'm curious to see how it holds up with the added stress.

[Smokehouse]

I obviously come from a different school of thought. If I wanted to do something I would just do it, regardless of the difficulty.

Now for his question, rubbing will largely depend on your effective offset, your tire size, and your suspension. He is running coilovers with a higher spring rate than the stock springs, his rear fenders are pulled and he's running an awful lot of negative camber in the rear. If you aren't capable or willing to do all of the above to achieve the same result he achieved then you are better off leaving the car the way it is. I did not mean to be rude in my earlier post but you need to pay to play if you want to run aggressive fitments.

I know what you're saying but there's a few issues with that school of thought...

1- Running into a wall head first might make a hole...but mostly it splits your skull open. Learning from other's mistakes/successes by asking ?'s isn't a bad thing at times.

2- Not everyone has the technical ability to do in depth projects. Simply putting on some spacers is eazy...doing a ton of suspension/body mods to support those spacers is not. Sometimes the job is as easy as it looks (installing a BPV)...often is it not (replacing the stock springs).

Another thought is like the guy asking the question, I do not know the supporting mods the OP had made...to me it looked like he put on some spacers and pulled the rear fender a bit. From the angle of the pics I could not tell if the car was dropped (I could see some negative camber on the rears but I wasn't sure if this was intentional).

From an outside reading...the OP seems as if it says "Ok...put on some spacers with stock wheels...have a look"...I would not have assumed there were other major suspension mods...

[fostersafb]

honestly i dont think so, the 15mms would be perfect though, have you seen builthatch's thread? when you look at the front and feel around, it doesn't seem like there would be any room, but when the front suspension contracts the tires angle inward a lot more than the rears, so i never rub.

I was looking at the 20mm spacer as maybe a nice compromise. The 15mm's look good on builthatch's but it looks like it could be pushed out just a tad more.

Maybe even 20mm rear and 25mm fronts if thats available?

Those of us with height and camber adjustment have a little more wiggle room.

[madvillian]

i mean this certainly isnt as drastic as my 18x9 setup, those i had to work my ass off to get to fit in the rear. if you wanted to give your car a nice drop, with some roadmagnets or h&rs or even coilovers, then you could easily pull off some 15mm spacers with minimal work and without running a god awful amount of camber.

once i get my camber links installed i think im going to have to grind down that pinchweld in the rear fender well where the bumper attaches, ive already cut it down in size for the 245/35's, but since im back to a 45 sidewall tire i think im going to catch it after that camber is gone.

and as far as the added stress goes, after i think about it more i dont think 25mms would make much of a difference. its a pretty negligible amount comparatively speaking to some of the more common spacer kits out there for other cars which when looking for these i saw some upwards of 90mm's

[madvillian]

I was looking at the 20mm spacer as maybe a nice compromise. The 15mm's look good on builthatch's but it looks like it could be pushed out just a tad more.

Maybe even 20mm rear and 25mm fronts if thats available?

Those of us with height and camber adjustment have a little more wiggle room.

thats exactly what i would do if i were you.

[Remspeed3]

Damn i miss seeing those rota's on your car...good thing i saved your pic's hahaha! still looks nice and clean tho.;)

[UHATEIT]

thanks for the PM's back and forth madvillian. I just pulled the plug and got the 25mm myself. I currently have 1/4 inch spacers but wanted that extra spacing. Wish they sold 20mm on the website I got them from. But I think the 25mm will be great, thanks again!

[madvillian]

thanks for the PM's back and forth madvillian. I just pulled the plug and got the 25mm myself. I currently have 1/4 inch spacers but wanted that extra spacing. Wish they sold 20mm on the website I got them from. But I think the 25mm will be great, thanks again!

no problem pal, let me know when you get them if you need help, id be glad to lend a hand if possible!

[240ka]

i just got the 15mm spacers

[RichB]

i just got the 15mm spacers

From?

[240ka]

http://www.autoanything.com/suspension-systems/61A2607A0A0A2662682.aspx

you have to buy two set to equal 4 spacers

[RichB]

cool thanks

[240ka]

no prob

[Snyeed]

Looks really good, I heard spacers make the ride quality horrible with a shake.. Is this the case?

Take my advans that are 18x8 +45 with a 5mm spacer will they end up being +40?

[Wastegate13]

If they aren't hubcentric you could get some vibration. Been a while since I took math class but 45-5=40 sounds about right to me.

[madvillian]

Looks really good, I heard spacers make the ride quality horrible with a shake.. Is this the case?

Take my advans that are 18x8 +45 with a 5mm spacer will they end up being +40?

i could see how that would be the case if they just slid on to the studs then you threw the wheel on over it, but mine bolt on to the hub, then have new studs to bolt the wheel on to. i think of it like extending the hub, basically.

http://cache.autoanything.com/images/products/med/Suspension/eibach_prospacer.jpg

[Snyeed]

Yea looks like the Eibach's are hubcentric like wastegate said which should not create any unwanted vibes, those cheap spacers our where all the problems come from.

Thanks wastegate I crunched the numbers with the goggle calculator and it seems like your math is correct :)

I wish they had a 10mm, the 15mm would put me right where you were madvillian but I dont want to put in the work.

[Wastegate13]

Yea looks like the Eibach's are hubcentric like wastegate said which should not create any unwanted vibes, those cheap spacers our where all the problems come from.

Thanks wastegate I crunched the numbers with the goggle calculator and it seems like your math is correct :)

I wish they had a 10mm, the 15mm would put me right where you were madvillian but I dont want to put in the work.

You'll see tomorrow exactly what a 18x8 35et wheel looks like on a Speed. I doubt you'll find any studded spacers that are less than 15mm. There wouldn't be room enough for the nuts to be countersunk on the spacer itself. I think as long as you get a hubcentric spacer it would be ok, even if it weren't studded.

[Snyeed]

I will be on the lookout for the post wastegate, depending on what it looks like it will be 15mm or 5mm spacers.

[Wastegate13]

I will be on the lookout for the post wastegate, depending on what it looks like it will be 15mm or 5mm spacers.

Here is a member from these forums with 18x8 35et 225/40 tires. His SN is STRICK.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/striklymyn69/100_2000-1.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/striklymyn69/rims.png

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/striklymyn69/022-2.jpg

And here is a member from another forum. His wheels are 18x8 40et with 215/45. His SN is MS3Pilot.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/Wastegate13/rss003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/Wastegate13/img0133ec2.jpg

IMO madvillian's car looked rediculous with the Rotas. I was not a fan at all, a little poke is one thing but sitting completely outside the fender is another.

[Snyeed]

Thanks wastegate

Pilot's car has always done it for me, those mazdaspeed rims are the sex! It might just be the pictures or the rims but it looks like they are sticking out as wide as STRICK's.

[madvillian]

I will be on the lookout for the post wastegate, depending on what it looks like it will be 15mm or 5mm spacers.

i dont think the 5mm's would even be noticeable. do you have any straight shots down the side of your car so i can see where your wheels sit? i love your car and those wheeeels!


Here is a member from these forums with 18x8 35et 225/40 tires. His SN is STRICK.

IMO madvillian's car looked rediculous with the Rotas. I was not a fan at all, a little poke is one thing but sitting completely outside the fender is another.

the sight of strick's car gives me a boner every time, looks so good.

and my wheels didnt stick out that far. (lol2) they were sick, i loved those wheels, and got a lot of attention from them. good attention that is.

[Snyeed]

these are the closes pictures I have without having to take one

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa204/Snyeed/2839.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa204/Snyeed/DSC_00311.jpg

[madvillian]

damn those are flush enough, spend the money on making it faster! (lol2)

[Snyeed]

damn those are flush enough, spend the money on making it faster! (lol2)

HAHA your not making it easier! I am just waiting for summer time no worries :)

[Wastegate13]

HAHA your not making it easier! I am just waiting for summer time no worries :)

What size are your tires?

[essejkcamraw]

you need youre rotas back on mannn.....!

[Wastegate13]

you need youre rotas back on mannn.....!

Don't say that. His car looks 1000000000000000x better with the spacers and stock wheels.

[madvillian]

you need youre rotas back on mannn.....!

haha theyre gone, it was a saddddd day. your car looks SO good though, i cant get over it. you made a perfect choice

[UHATEIT]

I will be on the lookout for the post wastegate, depending on what it looks like it will be 15mm or 5mm spacers.

I have a full set of 4 5mm spacers for sale cheap if you want them. I am installing the 25mm spacers Sunday and can ship the 5mm ones to you on Monday (Next monday that is)



http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/striklymyn69/100_2000-1.jpg
Any idea if he had to roll his rear fenders? that looks pretty damn flush right there and about perfect for what I hope to get out of these 25mm spacers. So I am curious if his are rolled


haha theyre gone, it was a saddddd day. your car looks SO good though, i cant get over it. you made a perfect choice
I ordered my 25mm yesterday and they will be in this week and I'll install next Sunday. I wanted to ask on the fender rolling. I've only done it the ghetto way and I was wondering where would be the best place to get a fender roller and how much they run? Can they be rented? Any idea if it's something a regular guy with basic car experience can handle? I dont want to go as gnarley rolled out as yours but I am affraid that mine will probably rub on the reare with the stock 215/45 on stock wheels

[fostersafb]

It looks like all the increments are available for those interested, 5mm, 10mm, 15mm, 20mm and 25mm from these guys: http://www.thmotorsports.com/eibach/eibach_pro_spacer/g-50330.aspx

Although some may require extended lugs, not sure.

I was thinking it might create a more even look to add staggered spacers, ie. 15mm rear/20mm front etc.

[Snyeed]

What size are your tires?

235/40/18


Uhateit- Are they the eibach ones?

[UHATEIT]

235/40/18


Uhateit- Are they the eibach ones?

no, theones I have are the universal 1/4 inch ones. They added a decent spacing to mine. But then again I am on stock wheels and tired so mine showed only a slight bit of push. Seeing your pics the extra 1/4 inch might work out well.

They are actually 1/4-inch not 5mmm, so they are about 6.25mm (not much more than the 5mm) But for just a tad bit more stance these would work.

[madvillian]

I ordered my 25mm yesterday and they will be in this week and I'll install next Sunday. I wanted to ask on the fender rolling. I've only done it the ghetto way and I was wondering where would be the best place to get a fender roller and how much they run? Can they be rented? Any idea if it's something a regular guy with basic car experience can handle? I dont want to go as gnarley rolled out as yours but I am affraid that mine will probably rub on the reare with the stock 215/45 on stock wheels

yeah dont fret about flattening the inside of those fenders, its honestly very easy. just get the fender nice and hot (via hairdryer or heat gun) then tighten the roller down to the hub make your adjustments and roll it back and forth, it will take you 5 minutes a fender.

[UHATEIT]

yeah dont fret about flattening the inside of those fenders, its honestly very easy. just get the fender nice and hot (via hairdryer or heat gun) then tighten the roller down to the hub make your adjustments and roll it back and forth, it will take you 5 minutes a fender.

in that picture i copied into my post about STRICK's car, those rims at the width and stance looks exactly how I assume my stickers will look. But I cannto tell in his pic if hit fenders are rolled. On the rear angled shot it appears that they are not rolled. But Mine is about that low with my springs, and the spacers should push it out about as even with how his are, so if he didnt have to roll the fenders at that drop it should probably be fine for me.

Freakin mazda, wish they made the stance this wide to start out with! These things look ugly all tucked in. I would think that since this is the MAZDASPEED version, I know they upped it to 18's but it would have been nice if they could have made the stock wheels 8 inch wide or at least upped us to 7.5 being that we are the more expensive performance version. It would be sick if stock MS3 wheels were 8 inch like the Rx-8 seeing as how they definately fit in there with people swapping to rx8 wheels all the time. We kinda got jipped on the wheel department :(

[240ka]

It looks like all the increments are available for those interested, 5mm, 10mm, 15mm, 20mm and 25mm from these guys: http://www.thmotorsports.com/eibach/eibach_pro_spacer/g-50330.aspx

Although some may require extended lugs, not sure.

I was thinking it might create a more even look to add staggered spacers, ie. 15mm rear/20mm front etc.

thats a good idea. the staggered look. anyone has any opinions on what foster said about different size spacers for a staggered look?

[essejkcamraw]

i like a flush set up, but mine are slightly tucked and i like the look actually. i dont think STRICKs fenders are rolled? but i could be wrong, dont hold me to it (lol2)

[PCspeed3]

Im thinkin stock wheels painted gun metal and 15mm. spacers. <patent

[UHATEIT]

Im thinkin stock wheels painted gun metal and 15mm. spacers. <patent

I have gunmetal/dark gray painted stockers on sunlight suilver speed3. I just ordered the 25mm. We shall see how she looks.

[240ka]

powdercoating mine hyperblack with 15mm spacers. patent for real

[03.5-dc-speed]

Im thinkin stock wheels painted gun metal and 15mm. spacers. <patent

ive actually been looking to do the same! i will let you have the patent if you sell me your speed6 wheels!

[madvillian]

yeah i dont think stricks fenders are rolled, but who knows. like i said when i had my 18x9s on, when it comes to these millimeters of clearance that determine whether or not we will rub, all of our cars are most likely going to vary because its going to come down to that very last millimeter. if you end up rubbing with the spacers that you choose, who cares, grab a mallet and beat the hell out of the fender for 30 seconds, you wont rub and you've achieved the look you wanted.

[opt_ms3]

pics broken?

[UHATEIT]

yeah i dont think stricks fenders are rolled, but who knows. like i said when i had my 18x9s on, when it comes to these millimeters of clearance that determine whether or not we will rub, all of our cars are most likely going to vary because its going to come down to that very last millimeter. if you end up rubbing with the spacers that you choose, who cares, grab a mallet and beat the hell out of the fender for 30 seconds, you wont rub and you've achieved the look you wanted.

on STRICK's pic above, it also looks like he has smaller tire width (wastegate mentioned 225) so they look stretche don those gold sheels so it looks like they are pulled inward and rounded unlike the stock tires which look taller. We'll see how it goes.

I dont know about using a mallet or a baseball bat tho, but I'll work something out :)

[STRICK-]

well i just caught up on this thread and saw my name all over...lol. My fenders are rolled(with a baseball bat(silly) )it only rubs over LARGE dips in the road. And those are 225/40 Nitto INVO tires. The sidewall on them is slightly different than your average tire, which is why they look a lil' stretched. I had this guy email me about putting my car on his website. www.rimtuck.com . All specs are listed there

EDIT: here is the direct link to my car http://www.rimtuck.com/setup.php?id=534 hopefully this site can help inform some as to what will work on there cars. I havent browsed the site much yet, but it seems to be ok.

[UHATEIT]

well i just caught up on this thread and saw my name all over...lol. My fenders are rolled(with a baseball bat(silly) )it only rubs over LARGE dips in the road. And those are 225/40 Nitto INVO tires. The sidewall on them is slightly different than your average tire, which is why they look a lil' stretched. I had this guy email me about putting my car on his website. www.rimtuck.com . All specs are listed there

EDIT: here is the direct link to my car http://www.rimtuck.com/setup.php?id=534 hopefully this site can help inform some as to what will work on there cars. I havent browsed the site much yet, but it seems to be ok.

it's hard to tell on the rolling for your rears. Do you actually have a closeup of the fender, like a shot of the rolling? I know it sounds stupid to ask, but hoping you happen to have a shot. In the rear angled shot from the rear driver's side the rear fender looks straight without being rolled, so I just wanted to see the rolling to see how far in you had to go. Thanks in advance if you have a pic of them!

[STRICK-]

i dont have any pics of it up close,sorry, but it isnt rolled all the way in yet. It comes in some like they factory way, then its curved upwardon the inner part of it. Just imagine rolling a bat in between the tire and fender with with two big guys sitting in the hatch. With the car sitting at that ride height, it leaves a nice curve on the inner fender lip. When i go up steep driveways it makes the rear tire tuck on the turning side of the vehicle due to suspension stiffness and ride height. And I have very minimal tire scrapeage (sp*). I plan to roll them all the way flat next time i adjust my suspension and have the wheels off again, just to make extra clearance. Im planning on attempting to slam it down before a few shows coming up. Ill try and snap a few pics up for you when i can.

[UHATEIT]

i dont have any pics of it up close,sorry, but it isnt rolled all the way in yet. It comes in some like they factory way, then its curved upwardon the inner part of it. Just imagine rolling a bat in between the tire and fender with with two big guys sitting in the hatch. With the car sitting at that ride height, it leaves a nice curve on the inner fender lip. When i go up steep driveways it makes the rear tire tuck on the turning side of the vehicle due to suspension stiffness and ride height. And I have very minimal tire scrapeage (sp*). I plan to roll them all the way flat next time i adjust my suspension and have the wheels off again, just to make extra clearance. Im planning on attempting to slam it down before a few shows coming up. Ill try and snap a few pics up for you when i can.

looks sick either way! I am curious how you were able to get a baseball bat in that tiny gap! Did you jack up the car and then stick the bat in the gap and lower it back down? I have done this before with a screw driver and pry it between the fender and the tire and got it to work. I am trying to see how the bat could make it in the gap. Putting heavy guys in the back is a good idea to lower it I like that and see if I can get some friends to sit in the back to try that.

[STRICK-]

Thanks man,

It was a wooden louisville slugger w/ the big end cut off some. Just lift up slightly and the bat should fit in or its too big then. This job takes 4 people(one pusher,one bat roller & two trunk weights..lol) Once bat is in have two people sit in the trunk hatch area. Then proceed to push the car forward, while somone rolls the bat with the flow of the car.Push forward once all the way around the fender, then push it backwards once too. Touch up any small paint cracks on the interior with clear finger nail polish..good luck

[UHATEIT]

My spacers just arrives SUPER FAST! I ordered them Sunday and they arrives this morning, only took 2 days (the pleasures of living in Los Angeles :))

Since they came in so fast I'll actually Install them Wednesday and post pics when installed, this is what they look like by themselves, 25mm spacers with built in studs and the lug nuts for mounting the wheels on:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l72/widerisbetter/Mazdaspeed%20stuff/25mmspacers.jpg

[LOL WUT]

Ok might be a dumb question but when I order these do I just need to order one set. Or is each set only 2 spacers? Also does anyone have a idea what size spacer would work best with stock wheels and a H&R drop?

[UHATEIT]

Ok might be a dumb question but when I order these do I just need to order one set. Or is each set only 2 spacers? Also does anyone have a idea what size spacer would work best with stock wheels and a H&R drop?

you will need 2 sets, as each set is 2 spacers. I have dropzone springs 1.4 front drop/1.4 rear drop, which is only slightly more than your H&R springs drop the car. I'll post up pics tomorrow of mine, so you'll be able to see what 25mm spacers look like with stock wheels and a drop only slightly more than yours. That way you can see how it looks and know if it will fit.

Judging from the fronts, it will fit fine, but the rear is probably going to need a fender roll like everyone else on here is saying.

[PCspeed3]

mucho jealous-o

[madvillian]

well i just caught up on this thread and saw my name all over...lol. My fenders are rolled(with a baseball bat(silly) )it only rubs over LARGE dips in the road. And those are 225/40 Nitto INVO tires. The sidewall on them is slightly different than your average tire, which is why they look a lil' stretched. I had this guy email me about putting my car on his website. www.rimtuck.com . All specs are listed there

EDIT: here is the direct link to my car http://www.rimtuck.com/setup.php?id=534 hopefully this site can help inform some as to what will work on there cars. I havent browsed the site much yet, but it seems to be ok.

HAHA, that dude sent me a PM like 30 seconds after i posted pictures of my 18x9's mounted.


pics broken?

damnit! photobucket should be renamed to photo-nazis. i will fix tomorrow.

[SHAGwagn]

ugh...pics dead, pls fix soon :)

[madvillian]

pictures fixed! for now....

[LOL WUT]

you will need 2 sets, as each set is 2 spacers. I have dropzone springs 1.4 front drop/1.4 rear drop, which is only slightly more than your H&R springs drop the car. I'll post up pics tomorrow of mine, so you'll be able to see what 25mm spacers look like with stock wheels and a drop only slightly more than yours. That way you can see how it looks and know if it will fit.

Judging from the fronts, it will fit fine, but the rear is probably going to need a fender roll like everyone else on here is saying.

Thanks so much!

[UHATEIT]

Thanks so much!

im on my way over todo the install at my rents house since they have jacks and tools. I'll post the pics later tonight after I get home.

[madvillian]

im on my way over todo the install at my rents house since they have jacks and tools. I'll post the pics later tonight after I get home.

i cant wait to see what yours look like!

[RichB]

No pics yet UHATEIT?

[UHATEIT]

No pics yet UHATEIT?

sorry about that RichB, I made my own thread with all the pics, here is the link:

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123734818

[RichB]

Cool Thanks

[essejkcamraw]

im on 18x8 torques 48e and on road magnet springs. just put on the 8MM spacers earlier and im rubbing slightly over big bumps, "the ones that sneak up on you though" lol. my fenders are going to be getting rolled now haha. shits pretty flush though. ill have to get some pics soon =]

[madvillian]

im on 18x8 torques 48e and on road magnet springs. just put on the 8MM spacers earlier and im rubbing slightly over big bumps, "the ones that sneak up on you though" lol. my fenders are going to be getting rolled now haha. shits pretty flush though. ill have to get some pics soon =]

yayyyy! sexiest car on this forum guys, im tellin ya.

[essejkcamraw]

yayyyy! sexiest car on this forum guys, im tellin ya.

haha just for you man! i grabbed the camera and snapped some quick shots with the 8mm spacers on. im running a little camber in the back now cause it would DEF be rubbing if i wasnt. as soon as the fenders get rolled the camber will be gone.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/jessebmx/100_4850.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/jessebmx/100_4849.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/jessebmx/100_4846.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/jessebmx/100_4847.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/jessebmx/100_4848.jpg

and then one good shot for you guys =]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/jessebmx/100_485111.jpg

[madvillian]

very nice!