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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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I see you added 15mm spacers on the rear, did you add any to the front? If not, why not the 7mm spacers?

I'm looking at adding them to my Spyder but wanted to pick your brain on them.
 
Old Oct 13, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 04:31 AM
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what did you/are you doing with the stock wheels?
 
Old Oct 14, 2010 | 09:54 AM
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Mark, glad to hear that you are finally posting after being on this site religiously for years! Welcome! You are after all, the person that helped firm my Porsche "habit(s)"
I chose the 15mm spacers because it gives a very aggressive look to the car. Also better handling once I change the springs a bit. 7mm dud not get it completely to the edge of the wheel well. There is no rubbing, or any issues front or back. Had my Porsche guy check to make sure that it's a healthy set up. The wheels that are currently on the car is the new GT3 lightweight wheel, just powder coated silk black to match the new silk black paint around all of the intakes, mirrors, and the led lights in the bumper. Also added a red pinstripe to match the calipers.
 
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Sorry about the poor spelling gents, iPhone 4 keeps correcting....happy Thursday!
 
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Mark, glad to hear that you are finally posting after being on this site religiously for years! Welcome! You are after all, the person that helped firm my Porsche "habit(s)"
I chose the 15mm spacers because it gives a very aggressive look to the car. Also better handling once I change the springs a bit. 7mm dud not get it completely to the edge of the wheel well. There is no rubbing, or any issues front or back. Had my Porsche guy check to make sure that it's a healthy set up. The wheels that are currently on the car is the new GT3 lightweight wheel, just powder coated silk black to match the new silk black paint around all of the intakes, mirrors, and the led lights in the bumper. Also added a red pinstripe to match the calipers.
So you say 7mm did not get it to the edge -- are you talking about the rear? So you went with the 15mm instead. Is this correct?

What did you do in the front? Anything? If not - why not?

Thanks (love your car!)
 
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So you say 7mm did not get it to the edge -- are you talking about the rear? So you went with the 15mm instead. Is this correct?

What did you do in the front? Anything? If not - why not?

Thanks (love your car!)
7mm did not take it to the lip in the rear, correct. Changed to 15mm spacers for both front and back. I really liked the look AND the ride. It may not be for everyone, as the front wheel is right on the edge of the front lip. If you would like pictures, I'll be happy to post if it helps, just let me know.
 
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7mm did not take it to the lip in the rear, correct. Changed to 15mm spacers for both front and back. I really liked the look AND the ride. It may not be for everyone, as the front wheel is right on the edge of the front lip. If you would like pictures, I'll be happy to post if it helps, just let me know.
Ah ok. 15mm all around. I would love some close up pictures. Spacers is on my short list of things to do.

Thanks!
 
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Sorry for the long lead time posting pics of the wheels, I have been traveling. Home tomorrow, I will take a few detailed pictures for you! Thanks for all of the compliments, already dreading storing for winter!
 
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Bring it down here, I will keep it limbered up for you during the long winter
 
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Pearlcoupeg35...still waiting for better weather, it has been raining here in Madison for the past 3 days! There are pictures on the 1st page of this post that should give you good idea of what it looks like. As soon as it is sunny, or at least not raining, I'll snap some close-ups.
 
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Great ride...
 
Old Nov 6, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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Closer look

Here are the pictures that show how the 15mm spacers look front and back.

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Are your wheels Flat Black or Gloss? It's hard to tell from the pics.
 


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