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12-18-2003, 01:51 AM
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4th Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
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Need spacers with PSS?
I was just looking at the Bilstien PSS for the e36 - and on Bavauto's website, it recommended using wheel spacers with any wheels over 7.5 inches.
Is this true or what? I'm gonna get new rims soon (at least 8 inchers..dunno if I'm gonna go 17 or 18") and I don't want anything interfering with the setup.
AND - who is a good place to go to install them PSS coilovers?
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12-18-2003, 02:45 AM
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6th Gear Member
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Location: Toronto
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I got the PSS system too. I don't think u need them if you decided to use 7.5". I am running 17x7.5 rims w/out spacers. Dunno about bigger the rims thou 
I got them installed @ a local shop
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12-18-2003, 02:53 AM
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How much did the install cost you -if you don't mind me asking?
oh yeah, how do you like the ride - compared with stock?
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12-20-2003, 04:26 PM
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moderationistismingly
Join Date: Dec 2001
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I need spacers on both my 17x8" wheels (235/40/17) and my 15x7" winter/storage wheels (205/60/15).
It's not an issue with rim contact, its the tire rubbing (getting cut) with the adjustable spring perch.
It's all dependant on the rim offset and tire width.
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12-21-2003, 02:15 PM
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Are we talking huge spacers here? What width of spacers are you running with the PSS9s?
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12-21-2003, 04:30 PM
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moderationistismingly
Join Date: Dec 2001
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Quote:
Originally posted by BiBimBap
Are we talking huge spacers here? What width of spacers are you running with the PSS9s?
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I need 5mm spacers, which is what really bothered me, for 5mm you'd think Bilstein would have just made it work. Koni's and H&R's don't have this issue with similar sized wheels/tires
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12-21-2003, 07:04 PM
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5mm spacers eh? Hmm. I was looking at the GB with the FK coilovers.. seems like a wicked deal - a good alternative to the bilstiens?
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12-21-2003, 10:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by BiBimBap
5mm spacers eh? Hmm. I was looking at the GB with the FK coilovers.. seems like a wicked deal - a good alternative to the bilstiens?
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I don't know how they feel yet , but I just got my FK konigsports last week from AMI. Cost me $1548can incl tax, shipped to my door, great price for height+damping adjustable susp W/ front dual rate springs. I think the sale is only on till the 24th of dec, better get'em quick!
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12-22-2003, 03:56 AM
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4th Gear Member
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Yeah, I was eyeing the thread with interest.. now that the PSS might be a bit annoying with spacers - I might go for the FK coilovers instead.
the only problem is that i know a few people have tried it.. but the stooopid search thingy on max is busted.. can't check archives..
Wasn't thinking of spending over a grand now.. xmas presents plus me new camera has put me over... 
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