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Old Nov 5, 2002 | 08:40 PM
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I just did the C5 brake upgrade and it was a great improvement. The only problem is the stock sawblades will no longer fit because they are too close to the face of the caliper. I put a set of C5 wheels on it as a temporary fix, but need to get a spacer for the front wheels so I can mount the stock wheels to clear the caliper.

Anyone know how much of a spacer is needed? Looks like 1/4" would be enough to clear, but I'd like to know for sure before ordering something and having to return it to try again.

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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 05:33 AM
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why not just stick to the C5 wheels?
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 04:36 PM
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why not just stick to the C5 wheels?
The sawblades have new tires, the C5 wheels have run-flats, and the wheels are from an AE and have a slight gold tint to them so they don't look very good on the car. If they were polished I would probably use them and be fine with it.
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