Standard car with Spacers

[bryce]

My car is currently on KW v3s with spacers all round. However, my boy racer notions seem to be wearing off and Im considering returning it to standard (but keeping spacers).

Who has this set up and any pictures of it. I think I may struggle getting used to the monster truck stance...

[shimmy]

My car is currently on KW v3s with spacers all round. However, my boy racer notions seem to be wearing off and Im considering returning it to standard (but keeping spacers).

Who has this set up and any pictures of it. I think I may struggle getting used to the monster truck stance...

IMHO 12mm all round looks fine on OEM, unless you have severe OEMOCD

[bryce]

Think Im on 10mm's all round Shim

[s.mac]

I ran with 10mm up front and non on the rear. I took them off when I put the slimmer APs on, they were back on after a month, not so much for looks but I find it a better drive with them on.
Only my opinion

[Jurn]

I have 10mm in front & 12mm in the back :thumbs:

[shimmy]

Think Im on 10mm's all round Shim

Make sure they are NOT Eibach 10mm spacers as they fail on the hub and cause an accident.

Take one off ASAP and make sure!

[bryce]

Honestly? FFS, I know one set of them are. Got t'others off of Daz. edit Maybe not actually, looking at old PM's I dont think he ever sent them - something about an ex missus and things going missing, I dare not ask :hahaha: So that'll make them eibach 10mm all roond

Jurn, I've been spying at your thread. You car looks beautiful and its on bloody Bilsteins! Im trying to come away from coilovers

[chrisburns]

I run 15mm all round with standard suspension but I like the widened stance, norm is to go with 12mm all round and as mentioned avoid the 10mm if you value your life, although to be fare not many places still sell them now.

What you doing with your suspension? :whistle:

[bryce]

Whats the score with the 10mm spacers? Is it just eibach specific?

[shimmy]

Whats the score with the 10mm spacers? Is it just eibach specific?

Yep, the Eibach 10mm spacers specifically exclude use with BMW hubs as the BMW hub breaks off the ring. Most people don't read the brochure and buy them then found out they have broken on the car :whistle: when the take them off.

Old thread

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3403&highlight=Eibach

[bryce]

Thanks Shim.

So should I change brand to another 10mm or go 12mm in eibach/other brand?

[mattCSLnut]

Thanks Shim.

So should I change brand to another 10mm or go 12mm in eibach/other brand?
H&R make high quality spacers :thumbs: I use their 12 mm variant and can vouch for their great quality :smokin:

[s.mac]

H&R 10 mm's for me :thumbs:

[bryce]

Spot on lads. Look the same as the eibachs but obviously getting a better grip as Im presuming they aren't chamfered on the inside.


Back to the original point of thread... pictures!

[chrisburns]

some in my garage HERE (http://www.cslregister.com/forum/album.php?albumid=163)

Now, your Kw's...

[cantfind1]

Best spacers are from Rogue engineering!

Check out their website and compare the differences!

http://www.rogueengineering.com/bmw/WH.html

[rstoughy]

What about these for you??

They look like copy's of the H&R's

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ASCARI-WHEEL-SPACERS-5x120-12MM-BMW-3-SERIES-E46-M3-/250842138610?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre _Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item3a675b47f2

[bryce]

Chris you have PM

[sailorbaz]

Hey Bryce, I've got 12mm all round and I'm on Standard Suspension mate. Don't have any photos at the moment, something I'm distinctly lacking off these days. Car is a disgusting sight right now, I should be ashamed.

Looks and feels much better with the 12mm spacers, I looked at Chris's photos when deciding on whether to go 12mm or 15mm, there's some cracking photos there.

[toplad]

I've just whacked some 12mm spacers on today, looks a bit wider than it should with only 24mm increase.
Had a little test drive to make sure the wheels weren't going to fall off. It feels pretty good, might even be a bit better in the corner than before?

Do spacers improve the handling?, sure feels good:smt055

[DazBlackCSL]

I've just whacked some 12mm spacers on today, looks a bit wider than it should with only 24mm increase.
Had a little test drive to make sure the wheels weren't going to fall off. It feels pretty good, might even be a bit better in the corner than before?

Do spacers improve the handling?, sure feels good:smt055

The slightly wider track will give it better stability when fronts are done, i.e turn in

[cslsuperfan]

running 15mm H&R's all round with stock suspension. Thought mine looked good til i saw the white wrapped csl @ cambourne on the 22nd October. Rear csl mags on the front, absolute dogs b******s!!:thumbs:

[toplad]

The slightly wider track will give it better stability when fronts are done, i.e turn in

What about with all 4 done, any difference?

[shimmy]

Generally a wider track will give you better cornering stability at both ends, but t really so noticeable on the road, But the front is more important due to the natural understeer of the car

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Shimmy, would you recommend them if so what type and part number. :thumbs:

[shimmy]

Shimmy, would you recommend them if so what type and part number. :thumbs:

I just bought 4 x 12mm Eibach and extended bolts and eventually extended locking bolts. No idea on part numbers but obviously 5x120mm pattern.

[toplad]

Shimmy, would you recommend them if so what type and part number. :thumbs:

I have these

http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=26251 (http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=26251)

All good so far up to 150 mph :thumbs:

[DazBlackCSL]

What about with all 4 done, any difference?

As shim said generally yes, but only really noticeable on track, I was running 15mm all round, on clubsport KW suspension.

Black anodised KW spacers ... very nice looking as they don't go all tarnished over time

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn67/dazzam3_photo/ScreenShot2011-11-02at113029.png

:whistle:

[DuncanR]

Think Im on 10mm's all round Shim +1

[sailorbaz]

I have these

http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=26251 (http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=26251)

All good so far up to 150 mph :thumbs:

x2 although the locking nuts supplied are tarnishing a little bit already. Only been on a couple of months.

[Bounce]

Ive got 15mm on the front and 10mm on the back.:smokin: