I puchases a set of front and rear spaces from King at S2K Days for use in auoX. My question is this. If I have the car aligned to some new race spec should I have the spacers on when they do the alignment. I plan to have the alignment done with race tires and wheels on the car.

Along that same line should I then run the spacers on the car all the time to maintain the same spec on the street or just when I race it? If I run without them with my OEM wheels and tires will I get some odd wear or handling problms? Just curious.

Also the spacers came with longer studs. Is it neccessary to change the studs or can just keep them stock?

Thanks!!

 

The spacers are narrow enough (5mm) that you can use the stock wheel-studs. It's not a bad idea to have them on when you do the alignment, but it's not necessary. The alignment machine measures angles, which are not really affected by track-width. What's more important is convincing them to do the alignment with you sitting in the car, and with the same amount of gas that you will be autcrossing with.

As for wear issues, it won't affect that (your alignment will.) I wouldn't run them on the street for the simple fact that they have a tendancy of coming loose. Make sure when you put on your race wheels, you torque the lugs then drive a couple miles and then re-torque the wheels. That should keep them secure.

Good luck!

 

what is the purpose of the spacers?

 

It gives you a slightly wider track. In this case 10mm.

 

You should definately have the spacers on when you do the alignment. The extra width will actually make the car sit slightly lower and change the geometry a bit. You are lengthening the lever arm on the suspension spring. I don't know how much 5mm will change the alignment, but it should change it a bit. Better safe than sorry

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