Anyone has BMW spacer I can borrow?

WAY · 09-30-2008, 07:08 PM

I would like to borrow or buy a cheap 10-15mm spacer for my front wheels so I can buy some 235's instead of 215's? Anyone has any sitting around? As some of you know, I am waiting for some custom wheels to turn up (they keep saying a few weeks!) and in the mean time I just need some new front tyres for a couple of track days. Because of my camber, I cannot go for anything wider than 215 or it will rub the inner tyre. But if I have spacers, I can go up to 235s depending on the width of the spacer. Thanks.

takahashi · 09-30-2008, 08:54 PM

I only have a 5mm one and not sure if the stud are fitting. You are welcome to have them.

TimMc · 09-30-2008, 09:40 PM

Not sure if you've gone down this path before WAY but make sure you use good quality (H&R etc) hubcentric spacers and longer bolts - not too long on the back in particular or they can foul handbrake gear.

qship · 09-30-2008, 10:47 PM

Hmmm spacers...

takahashi · 09-30-2008, 11:41 PM

15mm definitely need stronger and longer bolt. Don't do it yourself either if there is bearing in the hub and you drop the bearing - you need a new hub haha.

I think you are stuck with 215 option. It is such an odd size! is that a 35 profile not 40

takahashi · 09-30-2008, 11:43 PM

Not even Michelin PS2 has 215/35 18 fuk...

zorg · 10-01-2008, 12:08 AM

nice donut qship I had a KK this morning.

Way

http://www.speco.com.au/accnuts.html#spacer

http://www.rocketindustries.com.au/s...es&menu=Wheels

http://www.mx5mania.com.au/product1036.htm

also found this which is useful but you will be on the track anyway.

http://www.toyo.com.au/TechInfoPDFs/...egulations.pdf

WAY · 10-01-2008, 12:12 AM

Ok Mag Wheel Centre has H&R available. With longer bolt it will be $380. Should I do it? It's only for a few weeks until I get my wheels...

zorg · 10-01-2008, 12:46 AM

depends on how antsy you are to get on the track, thats almsot two Tamtech's...

TimMc · 10-01-2008, 02:00 AM

Though spacers like H&R have all the required European (TUV?) approvals they're illegal to use on the road here unless permanently attached to the hub or wheel. Hard to spot though. Another chance for insurance companies to not pay out your insurance...

WAY · 10-01-2008, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by zorg

depends on how antsy you are to get on the track, thats almsot two Tamtech's...

:biggrin: You need to buy the Losi Mini Monster Baja or Mini LST2! I need someone to race dude.

takahashi · 10-01-2008, 02:28 AM

Do it or else you have excuse

WAY · 10-01-2008, 02:36 AM

You giving me the cash?

WAY · 10-01-2008, 02:42 AM

Also, I don't need no excuse at Sandown, I am 4 seconds faster than you lol. Oh s hit, forgot to tell you. I can't make Winton on 11th. I am involved in a seminar where the key speaker is the ex-PM of Malaysia. I totally forgot the date!

Looks like our stoush at Winton will have to wait till Dec.

takahashi · 10-01-2008, 04:13 AM

excuse excuse. You have twice as much power down the wheel and you are only 4 sec faster?

takahashi · 10-01-2008, 04:40 AM

Mate I had no luck today

Tirerack search show nothing good.
HERE

richie_csl · 10-03-2008, 09:05 AM

Wayne,

WHen you need some tyres, let me know... I can get them very cheap!

You know where to find me... Taka knows too (if you want some slicks)

richie

ps. Wayne, time to check your junk mail box... most likely my reply ends up there again

09-30-2008, 07:08 PM	#1
WAY Brigadier General 463 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Anyone has BMW spacer I can borrow? I would like to borrow or buy a cheap 10-15mm spacer for my front wheels so I can buy some 235's instead of 215's? Anyone has any sitting around? As some of you know, I am waiting for some custom wheels to turn up (they keep saying a few weeks!) and in the mean time I just need some new front tyres for a couple of track days. Because of my camber, I cannot go for anything wider than 215 or it will rub the inner tyre. But if I have spacers, I can go up to 235s depending on the width of the spacer. Thanks.
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09-30-2008, 08:54 PM	#2
takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I only have a 5mm one and not sure if the stud are fitting. You are welcome to have them. __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Not sure if you've gone down this path before WAY but make sure you use good quality (H&R etc) hubcentric spacers and longer bolts - not too long on the back in particular or they can foul handbrake gear. __________________ Driving - Manual E90 M3 (Melbourne Red/Black). Riding - BMW R1200RS Sport.
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qship Disillusioned bourgeois capitalist pig! 22 Rep 488 Posts Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2008 Location: Malbin, Ozstralia iTrader: (0)	Hmmm spacers... Attached Images __________________ You can lead a fool to knowledge but you cannot make him think!
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takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	15mm definitely need stronger and longer bolt. Don't do it yourself either if there is bearing in the hub and you drop the bearing - you need a new hub haha. I think you are stuck with 215 option. It is such an odd size! is that a 35 profile not 40 __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Not even Michelin PS2 has 215/35 18 fuk... __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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10-01-2008, 12:08 AM	#7
zorg Way's Pit Bitch 1 Rep 27 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	nice donut qship I had a KK this morning. Way http://www.speco.com.au/accnuts.html#spacer http://www.rocketindustries.com.au/s...es&menu=Wheels http://www.mx5mania.com.au/product1036.htm also found this which is useful but you will be on the track anyway. http://www.toyo.com.au/TechInfoPDFs/...egulations.pdf
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10-01-2008, 12:12 AM	#8
WAY Brigadier General 463 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Ok Mag Wheel Centre has H&R available. With longer bolt it will be $380. Should I do it? It's only for a few weeks until I get my wheels...
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10-01-2008, 12:46 AM	#9
zorg Way's Pit Bitch 1 Rep 27 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	depends on how antsy you are to get on the track, thats almsot two Tamtech's... __________________ Life is too short for bad coffee
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TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Though spacers like H&R have all the required European (TUV?) approvals they're illegal to use on the road here unless permanently attached to the hub or wheel. Hard to spot though. Another chance for insurance companies to not pay out your insurance... __________________ Driving - Manual E90 M3 (Melbourne Red/Black). Riding - BMW R1200RS Sport.
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takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Do it or else you have excuse __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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WAY Brigadier General 463 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	You giving me the cash?
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WAY Brigadier General 463 Rep 4,822 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Also, I don't need no excuse at Sandown, I am 4 seconds faster than you lol. Oh s hit, forgot to tell you. I can't make Winton on 11th. I am involved in a seminar where the key speaker is the ex-PM of Malaysia. I totally forgot the date! Looks like our stoush at Winton will have to wait till Dec.
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takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	excuse excuse. You have twice as much power down the wheel and you are only 4 sec faster? __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Mate I had no luck today Tirerack search show nothing good. HERE __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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10-03-2008, 09:05 AM	#17
richie_csl Enlisted Member 0 Rep 42 Posts Drives: M3CSL, E90 325i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Wayne, WHen you need some tyres, let me know... I can get them very cheap! You know where to find me... Taka knows too (if you want some slicks) richie ps. Wayne, time to check your junk mail box... most likely my reply ends up there again __________________ Ferrari 360 F1 - with Tubi and 360 challenge parts M3 CSL - 3 of 27 in Australia - SOLD E90 325i - Fully loaded with options + CF front lips + CF Grilles + Blackline tail lights
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