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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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Getting dropped, got a question.

As soon my springs come from SWA, I will be dropping this bish ASAP. Before I do that, I would like to know if wheel spacers should do the trick of making the wheels move a little bit outward, from under the car. As they are stock, the wheels seem like they are tucked inside the car, and I think they would look better about an inch more outward. So, are wheel spacers what I need? Is it going to impact anything ride wise? And finally, if you recommend the spacers (or whatever I need to do this), where can I get the product?

Thanks.
Old Oct 19, 2003 | 10:09 PM
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Anyone? +10
Old Oct 19, 2003 | 10:32 PM
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Spacers will help, any performance shop should carry them.
Old Oct 20, 2003 | 02:43 AM
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what kind of springs did you decide to buy?
Old Oct 20, 2003 | 04:50 AM
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I have the 20mm H&R spacers on the rear of my Max. As long as you keep the factory rims when you lower it, they will fit fine. However, if you choose aftermarket wheels, they may rub. Check out my site for spacer pics. You'll see that they do a nice job of getting rid of that sunken ih look.
Old Oct 20, 2003 | 11:35 AM
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Thanks, guys.

I went with Teins.
Old Oct 20, 2003 | 11:36 AM
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tucked look=

keep it!
Old Oct 20, 2003 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by NT2SHBBY
tucked look=

keep it!
not on NYC streets though
Old Oct 20, 2003 | 12:33 PM
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not on NYC streets though

NYC streets give 4x4's a poundin......my maxima is gonna be shot in 3 years
Old Oct 20, 2003 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by NT2SHBBY
NYC streets give 4x4's a poundin......my maxima is gonna be shot in 3 years
I just bent a rim
Old Oct 20, 2003 | 12:36 PM
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I just bent a rim

shoulda gone 45 series....
Old Oct 20, 2003 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by NT2SHBBY
shoulda gone 45 series....
woulda looked nasty...

I like the P.I.M.P. look
Old Oct 20, 2003 | 12:41 PM
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woulda looked nasty...

I like the P.I.M.P. look

and now u got the P.I.M.P. ride to match
Old Oct 20, 2003 | 12:49 PM
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not a 1 inch outward the wheel nuts wont grab any thread...Just my opinion!
Old Oct 20, 2003 | 03:18 PM
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If you get 10mm or above, you'll have to get longer wheel studs.

I've got 5mm H&R spacers in the rear with my 19x8's...
Old Oct 21, 2003 | 12:40 AM
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Hey Triple8Sol...you have teins with 19s and there's no rubbing? Hows the ride compared to when you had the 19s with the maxspeeds and does it look a lot lower/better now with teins than maxspeeds?
Old Oct 21, 2003 | 04:26 AM
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The wider H&R spacers come with new wheel studs to press into the hubs. They would be useless without them.
Old Oct 21, 2003 | 08:23 PM
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bump...triple 8 sol
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