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      08-17-2019, 10:58 AM   #1
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Just got these in and plan to put them on tomorrow. 15mm for the fronts and 12.5mm for the rears.

I took the opportunity to grab some new tools for the garage.

-3 Ton Floor Jack
-Breaker bar
-Torque wrench
-Protective socket set

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Parts for install:

ECSTuning

ECS 15mm Wheel Spacer Kit & ECS Conical Seat Bolt Kit
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...002411ecskt17/

ECS 12.5mm Wheel Spacer & ECS Conical Seat Bolt Kit
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...002411ecskt18/

Anti-Seize Lubricant - 8oz
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-permatex...8oz/80078~pmx/

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Step 1 - Break the bolts and jack the car up and completely remove the wheel.

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Step 2 - Clean hub surface and apply anti-seize grease to the contact points where the spacer will meet the hub. Do not apply anti-seize to lug bolt threads or lug bolts.

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Step 3 - Grab your spacer and align to the hub making sure to line up lug bolt threads and re mount your wheel.

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Step 4 - Be sure to apply the recommended torque settings for your spacers. See screen shot from linked pdf - http://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6f3...eelSpacers.pdf

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Step 5 - Check out your before and afters. Much wider stance and the 12.5mm and 15mm and getting these wheels flush with the fenders now. I really like the look from the front with the wider stance.

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AFTER

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Thanks hope this was helpful!!

-vicfalc09

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      08-18-2019, 04:14 PM   #3
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Nice write up Vic. Definitely looks better with a little wider stance. It's all about the small details. Keep up the good work!
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How does the gap look with the spacing . Do you feel you may need to lower now that you have installed the spacers?
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Looks like you could go wider out back. Has anyone done 15 or 17mm in back?

Can you post a side shot to see the gap?
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Looks like you could go wider out back. Has anyone done 15 or 17mm in back?

Can you post a side shot to see the gap?
I'll post a side shot this weekend.
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      08-25-2019, 05:30 PM   #7
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vicfalc09 are you on a square wheel/tire all-season setup or are you wheels staggered?

Thanks!
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vicfalc09 are you on a square wheel/tire all-season setup or are you wheels staggered?

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Not staggered
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Not staggered
I thought those oem wheels are staggered... no?
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I thought those oem wheels are staggered... no?
Not staggered if you choose all season tires (in this case you get square 8" wheels with 225's all around).
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