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      04-26-2017, 11:30 AM   #1
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Apex EC-7 and Spacers

Hey guys whats the largest spacers y'all running with Apex EC-7s? Im on Eibach springs, stock shocks, and 18" EC-7's (F: ET45 R: ET58). Thanks guys
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Hey guys whats the largest spacers y'all running with Apex EC-7s? Im on Eibach springs, stock shocks, and 18" EC-7's (F: ET45 R: ET58). Thanks guys
On stock shocks you can pretty much run whatever spacers you want, you just have to have the right length extended studs or extended lug bolts for the spacers.
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On stock shocks you can pretty much run whatever spacers you want, you just have to have the right length extended studs or extended lug bolts for the spacers.
So Id be alright with 12 and 15mm BMS spacers?
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How wide of tire are you trying to run? I talked to Apex about running a 235 upfront on stock suspension and they only said at most would need a 5mm spacer on the EC7 ET45.

If running a 15mm spacer or larger i would get 90mm studs, I am not quite sure why you need such a large spacer.
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Im running 235 up front and 265 in the rear. I want them flush with the fenders. so just seeing whats the best mm to run.
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Subd. I have the same spring and I'm looking to get flush too.
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Im running 235 up front and 265 in the rear. I want them flush with the fenders. so just seeing whats the best mm to run.
Nice, I'm about to run the same setup. Are you currently running with 235s up front with any issues? If so what tire are you running? Third how is you experience with the eibach Springs on stock struts?
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Im running 235 up front and 265 in the rear. I want them flush with the fenders. so just seeing whats the best mm to run.
If you were to measure you could try to approximate what spacer sizes would work best.

Let me know what you would think the proper size spacer would be for the front and rear.

I am looking into some spacers as well.
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UPDATE:

Dropped the car on Eibach Pro-Kit with stock shocks/struts. Placed 5mm spacers up front and 10mm out back. No rubbing except at very high speeds and big bumps (autobahn). Specs/Pics below,

2009 BMW 135i
Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
Stock Shocks/Stuts
Notched camber alignment pin (approx. .5 degree camber)
18 " Apex EC-7's (F: ET45 R: ET58)
235/40/18 Hankook V12
265/35/18 Hankook V12
I will be going Koni yellows and Michelin PSS (same sizes) and I will keep everyone updated.
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