Danny 350Z Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I need help as I am a sufferer of DIY and technical retardation. I bought a set of Eibach spacers from a fellow forum member. I did a half arsed effort at research (that's bitten me on my fat arse) and thought as I didn't receive nuts with the spacers, I needed domed ones but looking at them I don't think I do now. I finally got around to looking at fitting them tonight and I'm completely stumped. Please see below and advise me before I botch it and my wheels fall off as I'm pottering down the A1 ARGH MY WHEEL!!! Jeees, my poor wife. I am truely useless! This is what i've got:- This is how I THOUGHT they fitted:- [img As you can see, that doesn't make sense!! There's not space for domed wheel nuts! I'm totally confuz-zed (see what I did there) as shown here:- Help me!!!! I await the inevitable ribbin and p!ss takin! Oh edited so I'm smaller! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Danny you have to get the award for most post ever - am sure someone who knows what they're talking about will be along soon 'brother' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 possibly move the nuts by one hole? It seems like there is a small lips to accomodate the bolt heads, so it sits flush. I'm thinking that the clean areas are where the wheel mouns too, rather than the dirty spaces. Only guessing, perhaps someone who has fitted spacers can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 350Z Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 I'm good with my head like my mother but that's compensated with crap technical skills (unlike my old man who's a builder)! I hung a mirror in my last flat with a drill and it fell off!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Hi Danny, you’ve bought the more complicated system 6 spacers, which mean you need to swap out the OEM studs and replace them with the longer ones supplied with the spacers, this means using your existing OEM nuts on the new longer studs. The ones I offer are system 4, meaning that they simply bolt on and can be fitted within minutes… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Hi Danny, you’ve bought the more complicated system 6 spacers, which mean you need to swap out the OEM studs and replace them with the longer ones supplied with the spacers, this means using your existing OEM nuts on the new longer studs. The ones I offer are system 4, meaning that they simply bolt on and can be fitted within minutes… +1 what CS said...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 loving the pic mate hahaha. seems we have similar posting styles when stumped and both on the same night, dont worry your not alone as a complete f**k up, ill join you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Hi Danny, you’ve bought the more complicated system 6 spacers, which mean you need to swap out the OEM studs and replace them with the longer ones supplied with the spacers, this means using your existing OEM nuts on the new longer studs. The ones I offer are system 4, meaning that they simply bolt on and can be fitted within minutes… +1 what CS said...! +2 ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Your picture only shows one spacer and 5 studs. Remember that you have got to fit them in pairs and by that I meen on the same axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 350Z Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 Hi Danny, you’ve bought the more complicated system 6 spacers, which mean you need to swap out the OEM studs and replace them with the longer ones supplied with the spacers, this means using your existing OEM nuts on the new longer studs. The ones I offer are system 4, meaning that they simply bolt on and can be fitted within minutes… Oh dear! What do I do, CS? Could I fit them with all of my technical expertise or shall I cut my loses and buy a normal set? One hundred and fiddy quid outta pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Hi Danny, you’ve bought the more complicated system 6 spacers, which mean you need to swap out the OEM studs and replace them with the longer ones supplied with the spacers, this means using your existing OEM nuts on the new longer studs. The ones I offer are system 4, meaning that they simply bolt on and can be fitted within minutes… Oh dear! What do I do, CS? Could I fit them with all of my technical expertise or shall I cut my loses and buy a normal set? One hundred and fiddy quid outta pocket Danny, you can indeed use them, I know someone who fitted the set not so long ago, took him about 3 hours from start to finish, depends how confident you are at removing the OEM studs etc… At £150.00 it would have been better to buy a new set, £200 for a bolt on kit, which fits in minutes, did I also read that you also bought a set of nuts recently off eBay too for the above spacers… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Your picture only shows one spacer and 5 studs. Remember that you have got to fit them in pairs and by that I meen on the same axle. even i managed the spacer shopping danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 350Z Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 did I also read that you also bought a set of nuts recently off eBay too for the above spacers… Yeah Like I said, crap research I'm afraid. Only £20 though. CS do you know of a guide to fit them. Unfortunately there were no instructions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witstu Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Havnt fitted any of these for myself yet but looking at the pictures of your parts i would say that you have to knock out your existing studs and then tap in the ones supplied.When you knock out the old ones use a copper drift to protect the first thread in case you have to refit them.If you look at the studs supplied you can see a splined section at the head end, this is what bites into the metal of the disc to keep them located.Where abouts do you live? anyone nearby who can help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 350Z Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 Havnt fitted any of these for myself yet but looking at the pictures of your parts i would say that you have to knock out your existing studs and then tap in the ones supplied.When you knock out the old ones use a copper drift to protect the first thread in case you have to refit them.If you look at the studs supplied you can see a splined section at the head end, this is what bites into the metal of the disc to keep them located.Where abouts do you live? anyone nearby who can help? Catterick so......No, I live in ther arse end of no where, brother. I wonder if Carbon Coops could help a brother in need? Coops, you out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 350Z Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 Your picture only shows one spacer and 5 studs. Remember that you have got to fit them in pairs and by that I meen on the same axle. Oh... I was going to buy a corner at a time.......... That's right isn't it? Only kiddin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witstu Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Danny and Husky, tis Friday night I'll try and get this stop at your houses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 350Z Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 Danny and Husky, tis Friday night I'll try and get this stop at your houses Ah many thanks there, Chris. Running a bit low Husky's had his can of Kaliber so he's done I reckon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Sorry Danny! Buy a new set and sell these ones! I don't know if you'd want to be knocking out and refitting wheel studs..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Danny and Husky, tis Friday night I'll try and get this stop at your houses Ah many thanks there, Chris. Running a bit low Husky's had his can of Kaliber so he's done I reckon! well i have an undriveable car, so im going to drink myself happy and play xbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 350Z Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 I don't know if you'd want to be knocking out and refitting wheel studs..... Hmmm I think you maybe right. Witstu has offered his services. He's quite close so I'm gonna pay him a visit and see if he's more technically minded than me. I'm as useful as a 5th century electician when it comes to this malarky! OOOOOH 900 posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I have give up trying to fit stuff after my episode with my headlights and front bumper.Needed therapy after it and a box of grolsch. Pay someone to have the headache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I have give up trying to fit stuff after my episode with my headlights and front bumper.Needed therapy after it and a box of grolsch. Pay some to have the headache. + one billion squillion trillion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I have give up trying to fit stuff after my episode with my headlights and front bumper.Needed therapy after it and a box of grolsch. Pay some to have the headache. The man speaks sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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