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      09-06-2011, 03:35 PM   #1
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How Bad Is The Rock Chipping On Your 135 With Spacers

I heard adding spacers can give more chips on the side doors and fenders??..Is this a issue on our cars??
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      09-06-2011, 04:17 PM   #2
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Whilst I dont have spacers myself, I've seen a number of 135s that have had spacers for over 2 years, I didnt notice any major paint damage resulting from this.

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      09-06-2011, 04:53 PM   #3
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Im noticing that the paint on the sideskirt right by the front wheel well feels more rough. not sure if it is a result of spacers and wider tires, or just the car itself. nothing that a cut and polish cant fix.
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my bimmer seems to have really good quality paint on it.
no sign of ugly rock chips on the side even with tires sticking out.
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Good post. I didn't even think of that happening. I would like to install Burger Motorsport front and rear spacers on my car. 15mm in the rear and 10mm in the front.
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      09-07-2011, 01:39 AM   #6
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No chips issue with spacers, but you would have less protection on the lower part of the door / skirt paint once it rains because the water would splash your sealant or wax away pretty quick.

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