To spacer or not....?
03-09-2013, 09:26 PM
#31
The 20mm spacers fit perfectly and pushes the wheels out flushed with the wheel well.
Driving with the spacers has increased the feel of stability without any decrease in comfort...actually feels less imperfections than before without the spacers.
There was no vibration/shudder all the way up to 80 mph...suspension felt very flat and smooth.
Steering was even more tighter now with the spacers.
Handling has improved.
Very happy with my decision.
Feedback will be greatly appreciated.
Just be sure to recheck torque in a week or two. Not sure about the B2s but my Ichibas stated to torque at 80 ft.lbs, and be sure to use a 6pt (non recessed) socket as those nuts round off pretty easy.
03-09-2013, 10:17 PM
#32
According to the B2AutoDesign install video, the recommendation was torque @ 95lbs.
From my previous FX installs, the spacers were torqued @ 80lbs...I had John torque them @ 90lbs, just in case...plus he did use a 6pt socket on the spacers.
I will have him re-check and torque the spacers in about 2 weeks.
03-09-2013, 10:20 PM
#33
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Honestly, I'm not sure what feedback to offer. But I'm participating here, so I'll say this... you took a nice rack of photos upon request. Thank you.
I've been studying my wheels and car lately in the context of spacers, thanks in no small part to this thread bringing the idea to mind. Maybe because I'm not lowered, but the need isn't strongly apparent. Maybe also because I'm Sport-RWD and not AWD.
The mudflaps (loosely termed) on our cars are pretty minimal already. Wonder what's going to happen now that your tires are pushed out 20mm further?
I've been studying my wheels and car lately in the context of spacers, thanks in no small part to this thread bringing the idea to mind. Maybe because I'm not lowered, but the need isn't strongly apparent. Maybe also because I'm Sport-RWD and not AWD.
The mudflaps (loosely termed) on our cars are pretty minimal already. Wonder what's going to happen now that your tires are pushed out 20mm further?
03-09-2013, 10:45 PM
#34
Honestly, I'm not sure what feedback to offer. But I'm participating here, so I'll say this... you took a nice rack of photos upon request. Thank you.
I've been studying my wheels and car lately in the context of spacers, thanks in no small part to this thread bringing the idea to mind. Maybe because I'm not lowered, but the need isn't strongly apparent. Maybe also because I'm Sport-RWD and not AWD.
The mudflaps (loosely termed) on our cars are pretty minimal already. Wonder what's going to happen now that your tires are pushed out 20mm further?
I've been studying my wheels and car lately in the context of spacers, thanks in no small part to this thread bringing the idea to mind. Maybe because I'm not lowered, but the need isn't strongly apparent. Maybe also because I'm Sport-RWD and not AWD.
The mudflaps (loosely termed) on our cars are pretty minimal already. Wonder what's going to happen now that your tires are pushed out 20mm further?
I was considering adding spacers even before I lowered with the Swifts...having the same ideas as you.
I was wondering if anyone had installed spacers without lowering, so I started a thread:
https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...-lowering.html
Received a few replies, but still left me with uncertain answer to my questions.
The "splashguards" on the Sport is so minimal that I don't think there will be much of a difference.
Today was a nasty wet day due to the melting snow and driving on the roads here was not pleasant. Water would spray from the vehicle in front of me onto my windshield, having splashguards/mudflaps or not.
I went to the carwash after the spacer install and there wasn't any addition/extra dirt splashed onto the sides on the way home.
If there was, it wasn't noticeable.
Rock chips are always caused by the other guy!
03-10-2013, 10:15 PM
#36
I think 20mm is the widest spacer that will fit in the rear.
The front "may" be able to accommodate the 25mm spacer, but will be very close...might rub.
The 20mm spacers are already pretty evenly flush with the wheel well and 25mm will definitely stick out in the rear.
I could even say that 20mm is pushing it a tad bit...15mm might also be a good choice in the rears and 20mm in the front.
This will be even from front to back.
I actually prefer the rear to be a little wider than the fronts, so I favor 20mm on all fours.
03-10-2013, 10:47 PM
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03-11-2013, 08:38 AM
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I think a disproportionate amount of attention is given to how "flush" rims are to the fender lip, when people fail to recognize the fenders on the G37 are not perfectly perpendicular to the ground. There is a gentle, inward curve towards the bottom of the fender.
03-11-2013, 10:57 PM
#41
It has, thank you. At the least, it brought the idea out of the shadows and put it on the shelf... so to speak.
I think a disproportionate amount of attention is given to how "flush" rims are to the fender lip, when people fail to recognize the fenders on the G37 are not perfectly perpendicular to the ground. There is a gentle, inward curve towards the bottom of the fender.
I think a disproportionate amount of attention is given to how "flush" rims are to the fender lip, when people fail to recognize the fenders on the G37 are not perfectly perpendicular to the ground. There is a gentle, inward curve towards the bottom of the fender.
The bottom of the wheel would appear to be out further and seem to be toed inwards.
With the 20mm spacers the wheels do extend out past the splashguards/mudguards, but doesn't seem to cause anymore "spray" on the side of the car.
03-12-2013, 01:04 PM
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It really does look good. You've got a nice eye for photos, too. Particularly that front corner, with the wheel cocked ever so slightly.
In the spirit of details, (and off-topic because that's how I roll), you should dump those plastic plate frames for something more clean. Plastic is cheap, and the brand/logo is busy and needlessly repetitive.
In the spirit of details, (and off-topic because that's how I roll), you should dump those plastic plate frames for something more clean. Plastic is cheap, and the brand/logo is busy and needlessly repetitive.
03-12-2013, 01:43 PM
#44
It really does look good. You've got a nice eye for photos, too. Particularly that front corner, with the wheel cocked ever so slightly.
In the spirit of details, (and off-topic because that's how I roll), you should dump those plastic plate frames for something more clean. Plastic is cheap, and the brand/logo is busy and needlessly repetitive.
In the spirit of details, (and off-topic because that's how I roll), you should dump those plastic plate frames for something more clean. Plastic is cheap, and the brand/logo is busy and needlessly repetitive.
I feel that these OEM Sport wheels need to have the vehicle lowered & spaced out with spacers in order to look right...my $.02
The plate frames are black aluminum and was given to me by my Infiniti General Manager which he took off of my FX...I didn't want the dealerships frames.
Last edited by dragion; 03-12-2013 at 01:53 PM.
