Help Vossen Help Please

DG37 · 08-27-2009, 11:54 PM

So all day has been the worst hassle ever. I bought some Vossen 082s from a user on the forum. i was aware that i would need 3mm spacers on the back. I put the spacers on on the back and the wheel fit fine.

I jacked up my car and moved on to the first front wheel... The wheel totally didnt fit by the time i put the lugs on the wheel wouldnt even spin (While it was jacked up) The seller claims that these are the offsets on the ad:
the fronts are 20x9.0 with a 38 offset
the rears are 20x10.5 with a 45 offset.

The wheel wouldnt fit... without lugs sitting on the the 5 ends will spin and barely touch my brakes. My car is a Sport so i do have the oversized brakes.But still everyone has these and needs nothing on the fronts. Including people in my crew. I know the guy i bought them from had them on a sedan.. What do i do? Im stuck... and getting to the point where im gonna message him for my money back..

Gamedog · 08-28-2009, 12:04 AM

Did you remove the little screw/spacer setup that's on the brakes? I would assume so. Doin a process of elimination here for ya

Gamedog · 08-28-2009, 12:07 AM

Wait, just re-read your post and saw they are from a sedan. Is he POSITIVE those are the right offsets that he told you? You might need to run a spacer to clear the caliper.

jnguyen · 08-28-2009, 12:08 AM

Im pretty sure he will need a spacer in the front too.

DG37 · 08-28-2009, 12:08 AM

they look machined on the front like he shaved him. He was on a Non sport sedan. so i dunno. And i did remove the little gasket like thing from the front if thats what you mean.

aznutx · 08-28-2009, 01:24 AM

just get a spacer , that seems to be the logical thing, as it seems you installed correctly, and it's still touching the caliper. that or ask the person u bought it from why he didnt tell you they would clear the caliper and take it from there, either way, even though it's a hassle, easiest solution given it's barely touching is the spacer unfortunately

here's another person that ran into the same issues as you. http://myg37.com/forums/2530321-post68.html

Hiram Abiff · 08-28-2009, 02:08 AM

do u need spacers on a non-sport 08 g?

ElLayG37s · 08-28-2009, 02:08 AM

here's another person that ran into the same issues as you. http://myg37.com/forums/2530321-post68.html[/quote]

There's your answer Dan, Call up Lou, see if he's got spacers and can handle that for you, I'm sure it's no sweat.

sTiLLBaLLiN37 · 08-28-2009, 03:02 AM

Good luck Danny, just get those 3mm spacers and your straight.

Gazan37 · 08-28-2009, 03:37 AM

Yeah man some spacers in the front seem like they'd solve the problem. Did you PM Slammed37S? I think he's the one that sold these to Neil.

Gazan37 · 08-28-2009, 03:39 AM

^He also has an S I'm pretty sure

ShanesG · 08-28-2009, 04:03 AM

**Facepalm**

It has NOTHING to do with the offsets, it it's not fitting and hitting the caliper the pad is to small. You will need spacers....

When will people learn offset has nothing to do with brake clearance....

DG37 · 08-28-2009, 04:11 AM

I really appreciate everything guys.. I dunno why he didn't tell me... It really has pissed me off as i ran back and forth today places from 12-8 and got nothing done... I am definately gonna pm him and make sure i get some money back atleast for the cost of the spacers.

I know he machined the inside so it wouldnt stick out on his non S sedan.. so i guess im just going to get 3mm spacers which i hear are impossible to get.. ill be way happy if lou has them in stock as i need to return the wheels im borrowing to a fellow LAG. Thanks again to everyone. i appreciate it.

Also im worried that if i get 3mm spacers for the front, will the front wheels stick out? like all mexican gangster style (everyone, im mexican.. no racism)? or will i be alright?

Thanks again to everyone. i appreciate it.

Danny

ShanesG · 08-28-2009, 04:31 AM

^3mm is so small that you wont even notice it. its barely over 1/8th"

DG37 · 08-28-2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShanesG

^3mm is so small that you wont even notice it. its barely over 1/8th"

Sweeet man. Thanks! =)

08-27-2009, 11:54 PM	#1
DG37 LA G Club Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Hollywood, Ca Posts: 492	Vossen Help Please So all day has been the worst hassle ever. I bought some Vossen 082s from a user on the forum. i was aware that i would need 3mm spacers on the back. I put the spacers on on the back and the wheel fit fine. I jacked up my car and moved on to the first front wheel... The wheel totally didnt fit by the time i put the lugs on the wheel wouldnt even spin (While it was jacked up) The seller claims that these are the offsets on the ad: the fronts are 20x9.0 with a 38 offset the rears are 20x10.5 with a 45 offset. The wheel wouldnt fit... without lugs sitting on the the 5 ends will spin and barely touch my brakes. My car is a Sport so i do have the oversized brakes.But still everyone has these and needs nothing on the fronts. Including people in my crew. I know the guy i bought them from had them on a sedan.. What do i do? Im stuck... and getting to the point where im gonna message him for my money back.. __________________ LAG's//08'G37S P.G 20' VVS-082, 15% Tint,GTR-Overlays, Valence, 6KHIDS, Eibach, Tanabe Medallion

08-28-2009, 12:04 AM	#2
Gamedog Praise D Low'rd 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe Trader Score: (5) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 8,083	Did you remove the little screw/spacer setup that's on the brakes? I would assume so. Doin a process of elimination here for ya __________________ \|G37S[]6MT\| \|InjenTechnology[]ModularConcept[]STREET WORKS AUTOMOTIVE[]Migliore[]JDM420[]DetailedImage\| \|TEAM OUTCAST VP\|

08-28-2009, 12:07 AM	#3
Gamedog Praise D Low'rd 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe Trader Score: (5) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 8,083	Wait, just re-read your post and saw they are from a sedan. Is he POSITIVE those are the right offsets that he told you? You might need to run a spacer to clear the caliper. __________________ \|G37S[]6MT\| \|InjenTechnology[]ModularConcept[]STREET WORKS AUTOMOTIVE[]Migliore[]JDM420[]DetailedImage\| \|TEAM OUTCAST VP\|

08-28-2009, 12:08 AM	#4
jnguyen Team Outcast Trader Score: (16) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 5,916	Im pretty sure he will need a spacer in the front too. __________________ TEAM OUTCAST Street Works Automotive Amplified Motorsports ~ Endless ~ Driveline Motoring ~ Iconz Wheel ~ Detailed Image ~ AJAutoDetail

08-28-2009, 12:08 AM	#5
DG37 LA G Club Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Hollywood, Ca Posts: 492	they look machined on the front like he shaved him. He was on a Non sport sedan. so i dunno. And i did remove the little gasket like thing from the front if thats what you mean. __________________ LAG's//08'G37S P.G 20' VVS-082, 15% Tint,GTR-Overlays, Valence, 6KHIDS, Eibach, Tanabe Medallion

08-28-2009, 01:24 AM	#6
aznutx not az Nuts Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,146	just get a spacer , that seems to be the logical thing, as it seems you installed correctly, and it's still touching the caliper. that or ask the person u bought it from why he didnt tell you they would clear the caliper and take it from there, either way, even though it's a hassle, easiest solution given it's barely touching is the spacer unfortunately here's another person that ran into the same issues as you. http://myg37.com/forums/2530321-post68.html __________________ '08 G37S 6MT Blueslate\|BBv2 Grounding Kit\|Valentine1\|Countryjoy Mount\|Stealthcord\|SuperbrightLeds\|Redsock on Shifter\|

08-28-2009, 02:08 AM	#7
Hiram Abiff Premier Member Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NNJ Posts: 109	do u need spacers on a non-sport 08 g?

08-28-2009, 02:08 AM	#8
ElLayG37s LA G Club 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: LAG'z! Posts: 1,576	here's another person that ran into the same issues as you. http://myg37.com/forums/2530321-post68.html[/quote] There's your answer Dan, Call up Lou, see if he's got spacers and can handle that for you, I'm sure it's no sweat. __________________ 08 G37s Prem \| 20" Volk GT30 Phantom's \| Eibach Pro Kit \| Blk'd out Grille \| GTR Overlays

08-28-2009, 03:02 AM	#9
sTiLLBaLLiN37 President Of LA G's Trader Score: (6) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ~So.Cal~ Posts: 7,400	Good luck Danny, just get those 3mm spacers and your straight. __________________ 08' IP G37 - President Of Los Angeles G's (LA G's)

08-28-2009, 03:37 AM	#10
Gazan37 Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: G-Dale, CA Posts: 885	Yeah man some spacers in the front seem like they'd solve the problem. Did you PM Slammed37S? I think he's the one that sold these to Neil. __________________ 08 LP G37S/5% & 25% Tints/ LEDs/ valenced/ Midnight Grill/ Stillen Gen 3/ Eibach

08-28-2009, 03:39 AM	#11
Gazan37 Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: G-Dale, CA Posts: 885	^He also has an S I'm pretty sure __________________ 08 LP G37S/5% & 25% Tints/ LEDs/ valenced/ Midnight Grill/ Stillen Gen 3/ Eibach

08-28-2009, 04:03 AM	#12
ShanesG Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: La Crescenta, CA (818) Posts: 435	Facepalm It has NOTHING to do with the offsets, it it's not fitting and hitting the caliper the pad is to small. You will need spacers.... When will people learn offset has nothing to do with brake clearance.... __________________ SoCal Basic Installs & Fender Rolling-818-653-2927

08-28-2009, 04:11 AM	#13
DG37 LA G Club Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North Hollywood, Ca Posts: 492	I really appreciate everything guys.. I dunno why he didn't tell me... It really has pissed me off as i ran back and forth today places from 12-8 and got nothing done... I am definately gonna pm him and make sure i get some money back atleast for the cost of the spacers. I know he machined the inside so it wouldnt stick out on his non S sedan.. so i guess im just going to get 3mm spacers which i hear are impossible to get.. ill be way happy if lou has them in stock as i need to return the wheels im borrowing to a fellow LAG. Thanks again to everyone. i appreciate it. Also im worried that if i get 3mm spacers for the front, will the front wheels stick out? like all mexican gangster style (everyone, im mexican.. no racism)? or will i be alright? Thanks again to everyone. i appreciate it. Danny __________________ LAG's//08'G37S P.G 20' VVS-082, 15% Tint,GTR-Overlays, Valence, 6KHIDS, Eibach, Tanabe Medallion

08-28-2009, 04:31 AM	#14
ShanesG Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: La Crescenta, CA (818) Posts: 435	^3mm is so small that you wont even notice it. its barely over 1/8th" __________________ SoCal Basic Installs & Fender Rolling-818-653-2927

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