PMX Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 I know that this has been discussed many times before but would be interested I peoples personal opinions/experience of how fitting spacers affects handling? I would be fitting Eibach spacers(well Mitz at CS would be fitting ) 20 front/25 rear, no other changes to set-up. My car is a GT with Rays alloys. Quote
GIXXERUK Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) I fitted 25/25 on my 370 and tbh I didn't really notice any difference in the drive and it looks sooo much better with them, win win imo Eibach from CS Edited September 11, 2014 by GIXXERUK Quote
370Ad Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 Ruined the handling for me on my old 50. Car was no were near as tight in my opinion. Took them off 4 weeks later. Quote
Floydbax Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 I have 25's all round on my 350 Roadster. When first fitted they really changed the feel of the car. It didn't feel right, but that was just because I had become used to how it already felt without the spacers. A year or so down the line and the handling while different doesn't feel any worse just different. Quote
Paddy78 Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 Have had 20/25 fitted for well over a year now and didn't notice any real difference. I did get a full alignment done after fitting though. Quote
nissanman312 Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 I did 25 on the rear want sure at first but feels fine now Looks better tho for sure Quote
Ekona Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 They will affect the handling. They will also affect braking and acceleration. Whether you'd actually notice any of that depends on how keen your senses are. Most people won't, but some will and it will drive them crazy. 2 Quote
WhackyWill Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 I fitted mine last week and yes' it has changed the handling, but its something you get used to. The looks outweigh the change in handling. Quote
Daveyboy11 Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 The car is very slightly different on my set up of 20mm all round but it doesn't affect it badly, the car handles identically the only time I notice is slow turning sometimes. Gonna go up to 30mm on the rear and 25mm on the front Quote
PMX Posted September 11, 2014 Author Posted September 11, 2014 Thanks for all the reply's. A little concerned that it may effect the handling a bit? But got to admit, they really improve the look of the car, so think I will get some anyway I can always take them off if I don't like the feel of the car? 1 Quote
WhackyWill Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 Thanks for all the reply's. A little concerned that it may effect the handling a bit? But got to admit, they really improve the look of the car, so think I will get some anyway I can always take them off if I don't like the feel of the car? Don't just take them off straight away if you don't like it, give it a few weeks and you wont even know you got them on. 2 Quote
GIXXERUK Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 They will affect the handling. They will also affect braking and acceleration. Whether you'd actually notice any of that depends on how keen your senses are. Most people won't, but some will and it will drive them crazy. agreed, you can feel it has a wider track but you can adapt to the feeling as if it's a different car, as you say maybe some people can't, I fitted them soon after buying the car so I was never use to the feel anyway Quote
longsh07 Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 Had 20/25's on my 350 before fitting my LMGT4 alloys. There was a slight difference in handling however I thought it felt more planted with the slightly wider stance. As Will said, give them a fair test then make up your own mind. Its personal preference at the end of the day Quote
tatooandy67 Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) Had mine 25f / 20r fitted on the same day my springs were fitted @ CS so for me yes definitely felt different but for me just feels planted, slightly wider and lower feels and looks better IMO Edited September 11, 2014 by tatooandy67 Quote
Cookie Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 Feels more planted IMO, maybe slightly heavy turning when at low speeds. The wider stance is worth it though Tarmac Sports are doing another group buy on 20f/25r spacers, £100 for the full set which is a bargain! They look identical to the Eibach spacers in terms of the build and will save you £100+. Link here if it helps: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/90269-ts-350370z-20mm-and-25mm-spacers-group-buy-100/#entry1354767 Quote
PMX Posted September 11, 2014 Author Posted September 11, 2014 Hi Cookie, yes got my name down on the Tarmac GB, timing is perfect! Really looking forward to seeing my car with this modification and, everyone, thanks for your comments re handling, I am sure it will be fine......and like the idea that it will be more 'planted' 1 Quote
Cookie Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 You cant go wrong for the price. Hope you enjoy 1 Quote
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