[Z06] Wheel spacers??
01-24-2011, 07:08 PM
#22
Race Director
Just installed the spacers/studs/lowering bolts today..
The 1/4" rear is perfect with the lowering, and should fit the 345's without a issue. The 3/8" front is also perfect IMO. Maybe could use another 1/8" but I wanted to be safe, and not deal with any rubbing problems.
Gotta dial in the height a little more tomorrow, and I'll take some pics.
Thanks DRM for the spacers! Changed the whole car for the better
The 1/4" rear is perfect with the lowering, and should fit the 345's without a issue. The 3/8" front is also perfect IMO. Maybe could use another 1/8" but I wanted to be safe, and not deal with any rubbing problems.
Gotta dial in the height a little more tomorrow, and I'll take some pics.
Thanks DRM for the spacers! Changed the whole car for the better
01-24-2011, 07:35 PM
#23
Just ordered 3/8" front, and 1/4" rear spacers w/ the 1/2" longer wheel studs from DRM. Should arrive next week! I'll have the studs/spacers/lowering bolts/tires all installed and aligned probably the weekend after this one. Should make it look just right, and I'll finally have a bit of traction
Eventually, I'll do wheels and some coil overs, but this will do for now.
Next up are some LG Longtubes.
Oh and, thanks to everyone who helped out, I appreciate it!
Eventually, I'll do wheels and some coil overs, but this will do for now.
Next up are some LG Longtubes.
Oh and, thanks to everyone who helped out, I appreciate it!
So you ended up with the 3/8 front and 1/4 back? Curious why you went with a larger spacer in the front? Does that make them sit flush or just shy of flush? I am thinking that we need atleast the 1/2 to look more flush. Can't wait to see the pics.
01-25-2011, 10:05 AM
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DRM- It sounds like when running spacers and the longer ARP studs, you need open-end lug nuts. Do you guys know of any CLOSED-END lug nuts that will fit, or is that not possible? I know it sounds stupid, but I am trying to avoid seeing the gold stud in the center of the lug. Kinda ruins my "blacked out" theme that I go going lol.
Jsn, maybe you have some insight on this as well...
Anthony
Jsn, maybe you have some insight on this as well...
Anthony
I have the same issue 
01-25-2011, 10:27 AM
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DRM- It sounds like when running spacers and the longer ARP studs, you need open-end lug nuts. Do you guys know of any CLOSED-END lug nuts that will fit, or is that not possible? I know it sounds stupid, but I am trying to avoid seeing the gold stud in the center of the lug. Kinda ruins my "blacked out" theme that I go going lol.
Jsn, maybe you have some insight on this as well...
Anthony
Jsn, maybe you have some insight on this as well...
Anthony
01-25-2011, 01:59 PM
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I will be using them just for looks, to get the wheels flush with the fenders and give the car a wider look to it. But it HAS to have some effect on stability and handling because you are in fact widening the stance of the vehicle.
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01-25-2011, 02:16 PM
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I used the DRM longer studs, and they work with the OEM closed ended lugs.
The 1/4" brougt the wheels out to almost flush in the rear, and I'll be running 345 DR's in back, which is why I did not go wider on the rear spacers.
The 3/8" front was actually a little small.. Should have gone 1/2" However, I will also be runnign a 285 in front, and do not want to deal with any rubbing of fender modification.
The set up looks 100x better then stock, and is reliable with no rubbing.. Could not ask for more.
The 1/4" brougt the wheels out to almost flush in the rear, and I'll be running 345 DR's in back, which is why I did not go wider on the rear spacers.
The 3/8" front was actually a little small.. Should have gone 1/2" However, I will also be runnign a 285 in front, and do not want to deal with any rubbing of fender modification.
The set up looks 100x better then stock, and is reliable with no rubbing.. Could not ask for more.
01-26-2011, 03:17 AM
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Looks great!
Id there any reason they are not more flush from the factory? Is it just so less road debris is kicked up?
Are there any handling ramifications?
Id there any reason they are not more flush from the factory? Is it just so less road debris is kicked up?
Are there any handling ramifications?
01-26-2011, 11:50 AM
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01-26-2011, 04:54 PM
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We can do custom spacers also, like the 4mm for Brembo brakes, 1/8, 1/4. 3/16. Pretty much everything but the 1/2 spacer. At the 1/2 you will lose the hub center and we need that ect 1/8 to build the hub and have it strong enough.
Here are a couple items that we offer.
When wheel spacers are needed, none are better than DRM spacers. Machined from 6061T561 billet aluminum. This material was selected to ensure accurate torque of the wheel against the spacer, and it will stay there. They fit and center perfectly on Corvette hubs because of precise machining tolerances. The spacers are turned on a lathe within .0005 of parallel to ensure a prefect run-out of the tire. All sharp edges have been deburred for a nicer, stronger product. The spacers are black anodized for a long lasting finish. Spacers thicker than 3/8” feature an integral hub for the wheel to center onto. Made in the USA!!! By the same company since 1988
I did this picture to help explain the differences in wheel studs and their size.
If you have any more questions you can find me here, PM, email (drm@dougrippie.com) And 763-477-9272
Thanks
Randy
Here are a couple items that we offer.
When wheel spacers are needed, none are better than DRM spacers. Machined from 6061T561 billet aluminum. This material was selected to ensure accurate torque of the wheel against the spacer, and it will stay there. They fit and center perfectly on Corvette hubs because of precise machining tolerances. The spacers are turned on a lathe within .0005 of parallel to ensure a prefect run-out of the tire. All sharp edges have been deburred for a nicer, stronger product. The spacers are black anodized for a long lasting finish. Spacers thicker than 3/8” feature an integral hub for the wheel to center onto. Made in the USA!!! By the same company since 1988
I did this picture to help explain the differences in wheel studs and their size.
If you have any more questions you can find me here, PM, email (drm@dougrippie.com) And 763-477-9272
Thanks
Randy
