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Old Aug 30, 2024 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by StayinStock
looks good man! can't say ive ever used antisieze but probably wouldnt hurt

Thank You! You guided me! My first time dealing with wheel spacers. Saves from buying new rims when mine are fine for now.
The time will come some day where I will have to figure out the wheel offset of a new rim, fun time had by all! LOL
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Thank You! You guided me! My first time dealing with wheel spacers. Saves from buying new rims when mine are fine for now.
The time will come some day where I will have to figure out the wheel offset of a new rim, fun time had by all! LOL

No problem man, happy to help! these cars look so much better with the right offset, I just feel like its a must. I get why GM didnt do it but damnit they should have lol
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Originally Posted by cadbob
Thank You! You guided me! My first time dealing with wheel spacers. Saves from buying new rims when mine are fine for now.
The time will come some day where I will have to figure out the wheel offset of a new rim, fun time had by all! LOL
Cadbob, did you have to trim or shorten the original studs? They seem to pop out from the spacers a fair bit. I am thinking of doing this with my 2010 base as well since I actually do not want to mess with my factory rims and quite like them. Let us know if you have any rubbing issues.

Edit: Nevermind....read the thread a bit more thoroughly. Looks like you did NOT have to trim. Easy peasy.
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Old Aug 30, 2024 | 11:20 AM
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Cadbob, did you have to trim or shorten the original studs? They seem to pop out from the spacers a fair bit. I am thinking of doing this with my 2010 base as well since I actually do not want to mess with my factory rims and quite like them. Let us know if you have any rubbing issues.

Edit: Nevermind....read the thread a bit more thoroughly. Looks like you did NOT have to trim. Easy peasy.

That could depend on the wheel, the GS wheel has a slot back there, not sure about the base. I'd check before you order.
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Old Sep 5, 2024 | 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by StayinStock
That could depend on the wheel, the GS wheel has a slot back there, not sure about the base. I'd check before you order.
2008 base needs to have the studs shortened. Don't have the time to translate my post from finnshark forum, but the pics should speak for themselves... => http://finnshark.com/forum/showpost....&postcount=251
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Old Sep 5, 2024 | 06:35 AM
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Ok So Will try to post pictures in order of install with 20MM Spacers, car drove supper smooth, not sure if it was me but seemed more responsive, but it was early morning and havent drove car in a bit so could be just me!




Cleaned Hub

Cleaned Hub

Not sure of the Metal to Metal but why not be safe, never read in here of people coating before install.

Spacer on Hub

Yes little **** today LOL tagged each spacer with 80 Ft Lbs. So Tire Stores will know.

Finished

Finished

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Came out nice! The wheels are pushed out just right. Is that a blue top on your car or just the lighting?
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Thank you. Yes Blue, when I took delivery of it, I was going to have it redone in Black but the Blue Top has kinda grown on me, I think it adds a little ritzyness to it. My wife wants black. Lok
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Thank you. Yes Blue, when I took delivery of it, I was going to have it redone in Black but the Blue Top has kinda grown on me, I think it adds a little ritzyness to it. My wife wants black. Lol
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I just never saw a blue top on anything but an anniversary edition. It is cool!
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Although it looks black, this top on my buddy's 427 actually is blue WITH stripes!
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I just never saw a blue top on anything but an anniversary edition. It is cool!
Here is an image from the 2011 Corvette brochure...about convertible top colors.

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They look good but i was taught in both gm and ford brake courses to never use anti seize on anything that could get hot fling off and go to the rotor or brake pad. I’m not sure how much you put on but I’d take about half of that back off
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Originally Posted by jbc1995fb
Here is an image from the 2011 Corvette brochure...about convertible top colors.
The gray looks nice
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Originally Posted by baxsom
They look good but i was taught in both gm and ford brake courses to never use anti seize on anything that could get hot fling off and go to the rotor or brake pad. I’m not sure how much you put on but I’d take about half of that back off

I just did a light coat so the metals don't weld themselves together. Noway for never seize to leak out and cause issues. The benefits out way the risk on that.
But agree you would not want anti seize on your calipers or pad backings. One would have to use Brake Grease myself I never have used it, but once I think.

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Default 20mm all around? Alignment

For anyone who has done 20mm spacers, did you do the same in the front? (non lowered)

Also, was alignment needed after install?

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Originally Posted by cadbob
Thank you. Yes Blue, when I took delivery of it, I was going to have it redone in Black but the Blue Top has kinda grown on me, I think it adds a little ritzyness to it. My wife wants black. Lok
where did you buy your spacers from? If you don’t mind me asking. Thank you in advance btw!
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2012 GS I have front and rear no wheel alignment


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Originally Posted by Robhans
For anyone who has done 20mm spacers, did you do the same in the front? (non lowered)
Yes, of course

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Also, was alignment needed after install?

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Of course not.
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Spacers arrived. Install was very easy. Thanks for the info in this thread. Helped a lot.



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where did you buy your spacers from? If you don’t mind me asking. Thank you in advance btw!

Sorry for late reply just seen your question.


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