AndWood Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 I am currently installing Eibach 20mm spacers on my car and the back ones have gone on fine but I have just taken the front wheel off and the spacers will not go over what I think is the brake fluid valve (see picture) Have I got the wrong spacers or is somthing else not right? Quote
scottsoulby Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 Just unscrew that odd bolt mate, it's just there so you don't put the rear wheels on the front Quote
AndWood Posted September 5, 2009 Author Posted September 5, 2009 Thanks for that I will give it a go. Quote
scottsoulby Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 how did you get on, any before and after pictures for us? Quote
AndWood Posted September 5, 2009 Author Posted September 5, 2009 Thanks for the advice Scott all done and before anyone tells me it now needs lowering I already have the Eibach Pro Kit springs and rear camber kit just need to save for the front arms now Quote
rtbiscuit Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 i'm due to do this to mine but can't work out if i should lower or not. as today i went over a speed bump and my tail pipes scraped on the bump. if i'd been 30 mm lower itt would have been worse. when i went back that way i had to go really really slowly and was fine Quote
scottsoulby Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 nice one, looks alot better, im with rich though, i have the nismo kit, i want to lower it, but im just in the process of getting my bumper redone without all the cracks Quote
AndWood Posted September 5, 2009 Author Posted September 5, 2009 i'm due to do this to mine but can't work out if i should lower or not. as today i went over a speed bump and my tail pipes scraped on the bump. if i'd been 30 mm lower itt would have been worse. when i went back that way i had to go really really slowly and was fine I am the same as you as there are a fair few speed bumps round my way so I am undecided I got the Springs and camber kit off Adam whilst I was on holiday in the states last month it was too good a price not to purchase them we ended up putting 1 spring in each case. Quote
rtbiscuit Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 how much do you reckon you saved by getting them out there while on holiday. cheapest i can get them in the uk for springs and spacers is about £400 Quote
AndWood Posted September 5, 2009 Author Posted September 5, 2009 how much do you reckon you saved by getting them out there while on holiday. cheapest i can get them in the uk for springs and spacers is about £400 I got the Eibach Pro Kit springs for for £145 and the rear camber kit for £90 from Z1 whilst on holiday, the spacers I got from Envy south for £165 in the August sale I now want to get the Eibach front arms to complete the set. Quote
scottsoulby Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 hmmm, im in florida in december, ill have to get his number and ring him from the villa Quote
rtbiscuit Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 hmmm, im in florida in december, ill have to get his number and ring him from the villa lol how many sets do you reckon you can fit in your suitcase for the trip home Quote
Chilli Red Posted September 6, 2009 Posted September 6, 2009 Sorry Andy, we were at a wedding when you rang rang, so phone was on silent. Glad you got it sorted. Looks great. Quote
Fuse Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Forgive me if this is a stupid question, I'm a bit new when it comes to Z ownership! If I was to change my wheels (I've currently got the standard 6 spokes) to the Rays would I need the spacers? I just noticed from your photo that you've put the Rays on and gone for spacers, so I'm now wondering if it just looks wrong without them? Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Forgive me if this is a stupid question, I'm a bit new when it comes to Z ownership! If I was to change my wheels (I've currently got the standard 6 spokes) to the Rays would I need the spacers? I just noticed from your photo that you've put the Rays on and gone for spacers, so I'm now wondering if it just looks wrong without them? The spacers can be used on the RAYS wheels, its personal choice, as you can run the RAYS with no spacers but to get the best look/appearance the spacers make a big difference… Quote
M13KYF Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Forgive me if this is a stupid question, I'm a bit new when it comes to Z ownership! If I was to change my wheels (I've currently got the standard 6 spokes) to the Rays would I need the spacers? I just noticed from your photo that you've put the Rays on and gone for spacers, so I'm now wondering if it just looks wrong without them? The spacers can be used on the RAYS wheels, its personal choice, as you can run the RAYS with no spacers but to get the best look/appearance the spacers make a big difference… +1, chuffed with them on mine Quote
speedy Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Did i read right...the spaces cost £165? Quote
rtbiscuit Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Did i read right...the spaces cost £165? normally closer to £200, he got them with the august discount Quote
rtbiscuit Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 Does anyone do cheaper ones? personally when it comes to the parts which hold your wheels on, i wouldn't be looking at the cheapest, i'd be focusing on the ones that are tried and tested. to be honest most come in at that price, B2 does some but once you add import tax etc its about the same. the eibachs are tried and tested, and we know that the wheels don't fall off, and the bolts don't shear. Quote
M13KYF Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 the eibach ones which are around £200 are very good. Easy to fit. 10 mins per corner, light and perfectly balanced. The last thing you wish to do is put some cheap ones on. Weight would be an issue and ease of fittment another. Quote
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