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      05-30-2017, 12:35 PM   #67
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I'm running the MP coils with 10/10 and I rub on hard dips in the front with the stock Michelins. Got it aligned along with the coilover install.

I'm pretty sure it rubbed before I added the spacers, though. It's a minor rub and it takes some speed over a sharp dip.
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might want to do an alignment. also i'm running contis not michelins so that might make a difference.
Yeah I am working on getting one done
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Here's my car after adding 15's

H&R Springs, no rubbing so far







As of now the rear is more aggressive by a few mm's. A 15/12 or an 18/15 would suit the car better in my opinion if you want a square set up. The front could go up to an 18. 15 is deff the max for the rear. If you want a staggered look then a 12/12 or 15/15 is perfect. I'm going to keep this set up for now and see if i change my mind.

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Here's my car after adding 15's
So, you paid to have your wheel sit 10 mm outside the fender?
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      05-30-2017, 01:38 PM   #71
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So, you paid to have your wheel sit 10 mm outside the fender?
People these days.
Alright grandpa that's enough air for you today. We can go inside now and you can tell us about the war again.

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Here's my car after adding 15's

H&R Springs, no rubbing so far







As of now the rear is more aggressive by a few mm's. A 15/12 or an 18/15 would suit the car better in my opinion if you want a square set up. The front could go up to an 18. 15 is deff the max for the rear. If you want a staggered look then a 12/12 or 15/15 is perfect. I'm going to keep this set up for now and see if i change my mind.

I am not sure how you are not rubbing with that set up? Did you get camber plates for the front I had my car aligned yesterday and there is no way to add more negative camber with stock set up in the front. He was able to adjust the toe. I was able to add negative camber in the rear, it is now -2.5. I did not rub on the way home, but I was playing it safe and not pushing it to much.
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I am not sure how you are not rubbing with that set up? Did you get camber plates for the front I had my car aligned yesterday and there is no way to add more negative camber with stock set up in the front. He was able to adjust the toe. I was able to add negative camber in the rear, it is now -2.5. I did not rub on the way home, but I was playing it safe and not pushing it to much.
No camber plates. No rubbing what so ever. Pushing the car hard. Even hitting some dips and bumps on purpose to make sure. No issues. If you look on the first page, autocouture ran 15's on that white m2 with H&R springs and they had no problems either so it's not just me.

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No camber plates. No rubbing what so ever. Pushing the car hard. Even hitting some dips and bumps on purpose to make sure. No issues. If you look on the first page, autocouture ran 15's on that white m2 with H&R springs and they had no problems either so it's not just me.

Huh, I just don't get it. Glad it is working out for you though
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Huh, I just don't get it. Glad it is working out for you though
Only other thing i can think of is that i've only done 1100 miles and the springs have been on for half of that. It's possible they haven't fully settled down yet since they're somewhat new. Could be that i rub in a few months, I'll have to wait and see.




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Only other thing i can think of is that i've only done 1100 miles and the springs have been on for half of that. It's possible they haven't fully settled down yet since they're somewhat new. Could be that i rub in a few months, I'll have to wait and see.



I guess that is possible but mine were rubbing the second day after I installed them. But after the alignment I have not had a problem yet. So hopefully that fixed the issue.
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I guess that is possible but mine were rubbing the second day after I installed them. But after the alignment I have not had a problem yet. So hopefully that fixed the issue.
Awesome, glad to hear it
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Anyone have any comments on ohlins and spacers? I'm thinking of 10 mm all the way around.


Also I found these useful articles

https://europeanautosource.com/blog/...and-track.html

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/t-w...s-encyclopedia
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I am going to monitor this thread....I plan on lowering mine slightly but am getting reports of people cutting tires at the track on M2's that are lowered and have spaces installed. I inspected the inner fender lip of a M2 and it is shaped & finished differently then my M4 was.....not rolled up as far and can see how this would cut a sidewall.

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I am going to monitor this thread....I plan on lowering mine slightly but am getting reports of people cutting tires at the track on M2's that are lowered and have spaces installed. I inspected the inner fender lip of a M2 and it is shaped & finished differently then my M4 was.....not rolled up as far and can see how this would cut a sidewall.
I have experimented with many variables...5 different tires,on 5 different tracks. I have the MP coilovers and GC plates running 3.2-. Let me start by saying that a flat track set up like Sebring is less difficult than an NCM (sinkhole) or even Road Atlanta. Without high compression you can run 275/18 square (R7) with a 10mm front spacer and no rear....a 7.5mm might work depending on ride height and camber....anything larger may rub the fender. With high compression tracks, I find that the balance between ride height, compression and clearance is tight running 275/18....a 265/18 seems better and may only require a 5-7.5mm. Feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions .
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Added 10mm to the front and rear then lowered on the KW HAS kit.

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Just installed my BMS Spacers!

-10 mm for the rear
-12 mm for the front

Outstanding quality, even comes with anti-seize lol. The kit also comes with extended lug nuts. Bonus, BMS gives you a free wheel pin to help with mounting/removing the wheels, it definitely helped out.

It looks amazing! I’m on stock height, so there is very little poke (I was hoping for flush), but I actually REALLY like it as is. Still unsure if I want to lower the car (either Eibach Springs or KW HAS Kit), which I’m sure will make the wheels flush with the added camber due to lowering.

My biggest worry was vibration, NO VIBRATION! Yay! When I installed them I used a steel bristle brush on the wheel hubs and wheels to make sure the surface was clean (surprised there was rust around the hub lips). Spacers fit perfectly.

I went with the 12 mm in the front because most seemed to run that and apparently the 10 mm may have not fit due to the hub lip sticking out too far. I tested a 10 mm on the front and it fit perfectly fine, HOWEVER I am glad I got the 12 mm for the front wheels, the amount of slight poke on the front vs rear is identical, I like it.

Highly suggest the BMS kit. I’m sure the Macht Schnell and Turner kits are great as well! Overall, I’m glad I got the spacers, car looks more aggressive it’s nice. Not sure if they do anything for performance handling haha, but they’re definitely worth the small cost.

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Just installed my BMS Spacers!

-10 mm for the rear
-12 mm for the front

Outstanding quality, even comes with anti-seize lol. The kit also comes with extended lug nuts. Bonus, BMS gives you a free wheel pin to help with mounting/removing the wheels, it definitely helped out.

It looks amazing! I’m on stock height, so there is very little poke (I was hoping for flush), but I actually REALLY like it as is. Still unsure if I want to lower the car (either Eibach Springs or KW HAS Kit), which I’m sure will make the wheels flush with the added camber due to lowering.

My biggest worry was vibration, NO VIBRATION! Yay! When I installed them I used a steel bristle brush on the wheel hubs and wheels to make sure the surface was clean (surprised there was rust around the hub lips). Spacers fit perfectly.

I went with the 12 mm in the front because most seemed to run that and apparently the 10 mm may have not fit due to the hub lip sticking out too far. I tested a 10 mm on the front and it fit perfectly fine, HOWEVER I am glad I got the 12 mm for the front wheels, the amount of slight poke on the front vs rear is identical, I like it.

Highly suggest the BMS kit. I’m sure the Macht Schnell and Turner kits are great as well! Overall, I’m glad I got the spacers, car looks more aggressive it’s nice. Not sure if they do anything for performance haha, but they’re definitely worth the small cost.

Glad the spacers worked out for ya. I got 10/12 set up myself but with Turners and they are great. As for your performance u must get the Fabspeed downpipe! No one has a bad review on it! Ask for bobby on the site and he will hook u up!
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