Im wondering what the negatives of running spacers for a BBK are. I know that extended studs are needed when the spacer is 5mm+. I also know that it might rub. Any other negatives? Im guessing it effects handling, but wanted to know how. Thanks in advance for the knowledge!

Ryan

 

For some I heard if your going over speed like 90 or more you'll start getting vibration on the wheel. Also sometimes it might break your studs.

 

If you get hubcentric spacers (i.e. H&R), you shouldn't receive any vibrations at speed. Other than that, you should be ok as long as the spacer's not too big and you have enough stud threads (either oem has enough or via longer studs).

 

I know this is pretty big, but would a 10mm spacer be TOO big? I would get longer studs obviously. Thanks!

Ryan

 

YOu should be ok w/ 10mm...just be sure to install the longer studs. What spacers are you getting?...H&Rs are hubcentric and come w/ longer studs. I have 5mm H&R spacers for the rear that I'll be using with my Work wheels, but won't use the longer studs. If you order H&Rs, be sure to order the front spacers due to the difference centerbore (70mm I believe...vs. 64mm for the rear).
What u getting Ryan?...CF fenders...big brakes...damn! I'll trade u my Fuji for a set of big brakes.

 

Well see. I need to think about if I want to run such a large spacer.

Ryan

 

You might consider the multiplied torque effect on ALL of your suspension components. Every bump you hit is multiplied to your suspension when you move the wheels outward from the original design. The bottom line is that your suspension is receiving an accelerated torque hit, hence, accelerated suspension wear. I've noticed that even by keeping my suspension/wheel/tires/ bone stock, my handling is seriously affected if I don't do an alignment often. From previous cars I've owned, I've learned that going your route is worse than a dead-end. IT HURTS THE CAR! My private shop works with me and aligns according to my super stringent specs and the "S" tracks straight and true at high speeds after an alignment. You can improve upon the "S" 's handling if you do your homework. It costs $$$.

Spacers not only don't work, they hurt your car if you ONLY add spacers! Suspension is a touchy technology. The "S" has a highly tuned and designed suspension. Choose your components carefully. You can easily make the car handle worse than stock by choosing AND/OR installing the incorrect components. You can even choose the CORRECT components and install them INCORRECTLY. Tread carefully here.

 

Thank you very much!!! Very good insight. I thought that might be the case, but wasn't sure. How could you go about installing spacers "correctly" so that it doesnt hurt the suspension and performance of the S? Thanks for the knowledge!!!

Ryan

 

how does ur alignment specs differ from factory recommended specs?

do you run with stock rims/tires? and at what pressure?

TIA