spacers questions?
Jan 2, 2013, 01:08 PM
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The OE offset puts the center of the wheel just about square with the wheel-bearing. Any offset lower than OE, therefore, puts an angular force through the bearing, when braking, when accelerating, and when just sitting there or cruising. This ages them faster.
How much faster? Well, that depends on a whole bunch of things. But keep in mind that the angular force isn't linear (it follows a sine function, instead) as you drop the offset. Thus, small changes, such as dropping down to +30 or so, aren't much of a big deal. But the next 8mm, from +30 to +22, would be about three times worse.
In any event, no-one can tell you how much sooner you'll need new wheel-bearings if you add spacers.
How much faster? Well, that depends on a whole bunch of things. But keep in mind that the angular force isn't linear (it follows a sine function, instead) as you drop the offset. Thus, small changes, such as dropping down to +30 or so, aren't much of a big deal. But the next 8mm, from +30 to +22, would be about three times worse.
In any event, no-one can tell you how much sooner you'll need new wheel-bearings if you add spacers.
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Jan 3, 2013, 12:36 PM
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just to be clear for anyone looking at spacers, that vid has nothing to do with spacers, the guy just forgot to tighten his lugnuts after swapping the wheels when he got to the autox
I've posted it before, but my all-time favorite lug-nut fiasco at an autocross is this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv4m41viy4I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv4m41viy4I
Jan 4, 2013, 07:06 AM
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I have the H&R Trak+ 15mm spacers on my MR and have been very happy with them.
15mm spacers look great with the Swift Sport Springs and stock MR rim combo (IMHO).
The H&R spacers are an excellent quality product, are easy to install, and I haven't had any issues with them.
Click the link in my sig for photos.
15mm spacers look great with the Swift Sport Springs and stock MR rim combo (IMHO).
The H&R spacers are an excellent quality product, are easy to install, and I haven't had any issues with them.
Click the link in my sig for photos.
Jan 4, 2013, 10:24 AM
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I have the H&R Trak+ 15mm spacers on my MR and have been very happy with them.
15mm spacers look great with the Swift Sport Springs and stock MR rim combo (IMHO).
The H&R spacers are an excellent quality product, are easy to install, and I haven't had any issues with them.
Click the link in my sig for photos.
15mm spacers look great with the Swift Sport Springs and stock MR rim combo (IMHO).
The H&R spacers are an excellent quality product, are easy to install, and I haven't had any issues with them.
Click the link in my sig for photos.
Jan 4, 2013, 11:58 AM
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I personally think the Swift Sport drop is perfect for a daily driver. It drops the car just enough and, when combined with the 15mm spacers, I think it gives the car a very nice stance. The ride is very comfortable (as good as stock if not better) and I haven't had any issues with them.
Obviously these are not the springs to buy if you want that slammed to the ground look, but not sure what the purpose of that is anyway.
If you want a nice average drop with a comfortable ride, while still maintaining the awesome handling characteristics of the Evo, then I would recommend the Swift Sports.
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