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Old 01-26-2011, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jowo9
So hypothetical question. On stock 17" SE wheels, what size of spacers would give the best look with a drop? I know the back is more tucked in than the front and will need bigger spacers, but what are good sizes? 15 mm front, 20mm back?
I'm flush w/ 20mm spacers in the back, but I've got 00-01 17" SE's, which I believe are ever so slightly different than 02-03's w/ clearance.
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hehe, don't worry, I'm not getting SERs.. I just saw the MOTM a couple months ago (Merlot color) that had SERs, and I liked the look.
I'm assuming you're referring to s1mply_v, and he had spacers on when he had the SE-Rs.
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You wan't performance.. Just get the Enkei's RPF1s 17x8 that weighs in @ 15.6lbs each or the 17x8.5 which weigh in @ 16lbs each

http://www.enkei.com/rpf1.html#
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I'd go with a servos enjoy rpf1 18x8.5 and they only weigh 18.3 lbs! Bang for buck best wheel out there imo
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Meant to say enkei rpf1...damn iphone
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Yeah, great bang for buck with RPF1's... But still way too expensive for me.
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Originally Posted by jowo9
So hypothetical question. On stock 17" SE wheels, what size of spacers would give the best look with a drop? I know the back is more tucked in than the front and will need bigger spacers, but what are good sizes? 15 mm front, 20mm back?
I believe LA02MAX had 20mm spacers in the rear. I have 15, and it looks fairly cool to be on stock wheels. and I have 10mm in front, I should shoot some picatarz.

But search and see if you could find LA's max, I liked the way it looked.

Most quality spacers will come with an extra set of lugs. My H&R spacer did, even the 5mm.
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
I believe LA02MAX had 20mm spacers in the rear. I have 15, and it looks fairly cool to be on stock wheels. and I have 10mm in front, I should shoot some picatarz.

But search and see if you could find LA's max, I liked the way it looked.

Most quality spacers will come with an extra set of lugs. My H&R spacer did, even the 5mm.
If it's not to much trouble, you should post some pics on this thread w/ the spacers
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Old 01-26-2011, 03:34 PM
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Will do, haven't shot her in a long time, so it be good documentation for me.
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Originally Posted by jowo9
If it's not to much trouble, you should post some pics on this thread w/ the spacers
Ditto that.

Spacers w/new lugs on stock SE 17" rims... I'm kind of curious now, too.
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Ditto that.

Spacers w/new lugs on stock SE 17" rims... I'm kind of curious now, too.
Yeah, and maybe paint 'em black while you're at it so I can see my future setup
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Ditto that.

Spacers w/new lugs on stock SE 17" rims... I'm kind of curious now, too.
Uh oh... If you do this, you'll be one step closer to hela flush.
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So, our friendly, diminutive moderator recommends 10mm fronts and 15mm rears on OEM 5.5 gen SE rims.

Hmm... http://www.trakplus.com/

Hey, Manny, did you notice a change +/- in the overall handling on your Max when adding these spacers?

On a related note, wouldn't this be like adding weight to your rims? When the smart thing is to use lightweight wheels.

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yea i think 10mm, some dont come as a bolt on..but 15mm and up they come as a bolt on spacer....as far as spacer for the rear...im guessing about a 20/25mm spacer
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Originally Posted by phatboislim
yea i think 10mm, some dont come as a bolt on..but 15mm and up they come as a bolt on spacer....as far as spacer for the rear...im guessing about a 20/25mm spacer
That big for the rear?? Nmex said he has 15mm's but saw pics of someone's car w/ 20mm spacers in the back. That wouldn't make the tires rub if the car's lowered on coilovers, would it?
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Old 01-27-2011, 04:23 AM
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since you have an 02...your wheel specs are 17x7 +40 offset...

so if you do a 15mm spacer...you have an effective +25 offset on your wheels...

if you do a 20mm spacer you have an effective +20 offset on your wheels...

so on and so forth. i want to see pics of spacers on these cars as well. i kinda want to get some spacers for the rear...but i'm almost leaning against it now...i think id rather slam it on stock wheels and just leave the flush/poke for aftermarket wheels
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Pretty sure the OEM SE's are +45.
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nemax, when you used the 5mm spacers, did the lip from the original hub lip still poke out? because no 5mm spacers have that intergrated lip like most spacers greater than 10mm.
you need this lip for hubcentric ring adapters with most aftermarket wheels, and i wish i could measure the hub lip to see but we have 18" of snow !
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Pretty sure the OEM SE's are +45.
they are for the 00-01s. teh 02-03s are +40, hence why with the 04-08 maxima front brake upgrade, theres no need for spacers with the 02-03 wheels
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Originally Posted by phatboislim
they are for the 00-01s. teh 02-03s are +40, hence why with the 04-08 maxima front brake upgrade, theres no need for spacers with the 02-03 17" SE wheels
Clarified, yes?
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00-01 17" SE are +45

02-03 17" SE are +40

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Originally Posted by phatboislim
since you have an 02...your wheel specs are 17x7 +40 offset...

so if you do a 15mm spacer...you have an effective +25 offset on your wheels...

if you do a 20mm spacer you have an effective +20 offset on your wheels...

so on and so forth. i want to see pics of spacers on these cars as well. i kinda want to get some spacers for the rear...but i'm almost leaning against it now...i think id rather slam it on stock wheels and just leave the flush/poke for aftermarket wheels
Yeah, I'll probably do this (at least at first). There's a local show in the summer for dropped vehicles and I want to be ready for then. (coilovers, gloss black powdercoated wheels, really clean engine bay with FSTB for looks, etc.)

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i hear ya...completely understand..theres a auto-x soon..i want to run in it on street tires..lets see how much ill slide around LOL
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Originally Posted by jowo9
Yeah, I'll probably do this (at least at first). There's a local show in the summer for dropped vehicles and I want to be ready for then. (coilovers, gloss black powdercoated wheels, really clean engine bay with FSTB for looks, etc.)
Which sizes, Joel... NmexMax's recommendation of 10mm front and 15mm rear?

And which brand... H&R?

Honestly, I'm kind of weary at the moment to research wheel spacers, and am just watching you to make an assessment.
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on the note of brand of spacers..ive never heard of issues w/ ebay spacers..just a heads up
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Which sizes, Joel... NmexMax's recommendation of 10mm front and 15mm rear?

And which brand... H&R?

Honestly, I'm kind of weary at the moment to research wheel spacers, and am just watching you to make an assessment.
Yeah, I think I'll stick with Nmex's recommendation. And from what I can tell, H&R seem to be the way to go.

I'm not sure yet, but I might wait til coilovers are installed and go from there. That way I can measure the mm gap myself and judge whether I want 15 or 20mm in the back, etc. Seems to be the wisest route IMO. If all goes according to plan, that should be in May or June.
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H&R and ICHIBA are both pure legit and come with studs. im daily driving 20mm H&R and a few ICHIBA studs
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to the OP...like i said...do YOUR thing...

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i've got 19x8.5 +29 on Tein SS's with rolled/tugged rear fenders. You can see the top of my tire from the side and if I hit a bump hard enough or have 4 people in the car, i still rub.
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Originally Posted by phatboislim
to the OP...like i said...do YOUR thing...

Ooo, yeah, there's something about the SERs that's just nice... even if you have to use spacers.

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i've got 19x8.5 +29 on Tein SS's with rolled/tugged rear fenders. You can see the top of my tire from the side and if I hit a bump hard enough or have 4 people in the car, i still rub.
Yeah, that's a nice setup. What width are the tires you're running on those 8.5's? 225?
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Figuring out how much of a spacer you need is not hard. Get a yard stick and a metric ruler, go outside and figure it out. Then go buy the applicable spacer size.
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Originally Posted by NissanTun3r
Figuring out how much of a spacer you need is not hard. Get a yard stick and a metric ruler, go outside and figure it out. Then go buy the applicable spacer size.
Yeah, that's what I plan on doing after my coilover install.
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Originally Posted by jowo9
Yeah, that's what I plan on doing after my coilover install.
Why wait? It's not going to change your measurement if you're using the same rims.
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Why wait? It's not going to change your measurement if you're using the same rims.
True, but it'll be easier to determine the appropriate spacer size when the car is dropped. Or so I thought?
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Originally Posted by jowo9
True, but it'll be easier to determine the appropriate spacer size when the car is dropped. Or so I thought?
I don't see why. Whether your height changes or not, the offset is a constant.

You should do the wheel spacers now. It's a far less expensive objective, and gives you something to do while you're waiting and saving on your larger plans.
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Originally Posted by Rochester
I don't see why. Whether your height changes or not, the offset is a constant.

You should do the wheel spacers now. It's a far less expensive objective, and gives you something to do while you're waiting and saving on your larger plans.
YOU just want to see how spacers work out with stock wheels/stock ride height.
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Originally Posted by jowo9
YOU just want to see how spacers work out with stock wheels/stock ride height.
What? No, not at all. I have only your best interests at heart.
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i say find you a set of se-rs and do your thing

IMO Viccheat didnt do those SE-Rs right...in essence he made me hate them even more...but that car i posted above, i forgot the SN's name, made me love em, when i first got on this forum
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Originally Posted by jowo9
Yeah, great bang for buck with RPF1's... But still way too expensive for me.
too expensive? and yet you bought exhaust products from cattman?

Save your pennies and get proper wheels instead of buying wheels that you really dont like but purchased because you really wanted wheels.
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