[ChargerHellcat]

One of the first modification it seems like everyone is doing is spacers and getting it lowered and then getting an alignment done.

If you do just spacers, you still have to get alignment correct?

And also, are you guys getting access of stone chips from the wheels being further out?

Seems like the bulk of what I read, 15 front and 12 rears, there's no rubbing issues, want to confirm it be true.

Thanks for all the tips! Car is around the corner I will be ordering parts this weekend!

[ROBERT1183]

I just lowered my G80 on Kw has kit with Future classics 15F/12R spacers. I do not have any rubbing. Some have experienced rubbing on the Pirellis. I do have the Pirellis. Waiting for the car to finish settling before doing the Alignment. All my work is done by AutoCouture in Fairlawn, NJ.

[KnightedBMW]

Check your tires before ordering spacers. Those of us with p zeros have gone smaller spacers in the front to avoid rubbing. I run 10/12 due to having p zeros.

[Salespunk]

You shouldn't need an alignment with just spacers.

With Pirelli's you will most likely rub running 15F. This can be solved with a heat gun and some forming of the vanes behind the coolers. I am currently running 18F with Pirelli's and was able to solve the issue with some trimming, but the heat gun is a better solution.

[PK1]

Alignment is only needed if you are lowering the car. Spacers alone don't need a realignment since you are not changing the geometry of the suspension.

I did 10/10 as I read that some had reported rubbing with 12s in the front with P-Zeros.

It's a personal choice of course but I feel 10s are more than adequate for the rear. Not sure how visible the 2mm difference between the 10s and 12s would be in the front, but I didn't want to risk having any rubbing so I chose to go with with 10s. While they certainly help, they stop short of being "just right" in the front.

[psylovibe]

Originally Posted by ROBERT1183

I just lowered my G80 on Kw has kit with Future classics 15F/12R spacers. I do not have any rubbing. Some have experienced rubbing on the Pirellis. I do have the Pirellis. Waiting for the car to finish settling before doing the Alignment. All my work is done by AutoCouture in Fairlawn, NJ.

This is exactly my setup. However, I have Michelin tires. No rubbing. I plan to do an alignment when I do for my 1200 mile service.

[G80_SanMarino]

Originally Posted by ROBERT1183

I just lowered my G80 on Kw has kit with Future classics 15F/12R spacers. I do not have any rubbing. Some have experienced rubbing on the Pirellis. I do have the Pirellis. Waiting for the car to finish settling before doing the Alignment. All my work is done by AutoCouture in Fairlawn, NJ.

Looks great! Do you know the height settings on the adjusters front and rear? I'm installing my HAS kit soon and yours looks perfect. I'm guessing this is almost maxed out in the front, and quite a lot of thread left on the rear?

[ROBERT1183]

Originally Posted by G80_SanMarino

Looks great! Do you know the height settings on the adjusters front and rear? I'm installing my HAS kit soon and yours looks perfect. I'm guessing this is almost maxed out in the front, and quite a lot of thread left on the rear?

I dont know the exact measurements. The front is at the lowest recommended setting and the rear is raised to the highest setting to equal the wheel gap.

[G80_SanMarino]

Originally Posted by ROBERT1183

I dont know the exact measurements. The front is at the lowest recommended setting and the rear is raised to the highest setting to equal the wheel gap.

Okay thanks! So the front could actually go lower, but it isn't recommended by KW?

[ROBERT1183]

Originally Posted by G80_SanMarino

Okay thanks! So the front could actually go lower, but it isn't recommended by KW?

Yeah I think theres alittle left. But I did see someone go too low and blew a strut out.

[G80_SanMarino]

Originally Posted by ROBERT1183

Yeah I think theres alittle left. But I did see someone go too low and blew a strut out.

Alright! I don't want to go lower than yours, I think it looks perfect, but it's just to get a good idea of what to expect during install. Thanks again!

[ROBERT1183]

Originally Posted by G80_SanMarino

Alright! I don't want to go lower than yours, I think it looks perfect, but it's just to get a good idea of what to expect during install. Thanks again!

Yeah gonna look awesome on San Marino. Love that color.

[G80_SanMarino]

Originally Posted by ROBERT1183

Yeah gonna look awesome on San Marino. Love that color.

I'm looking at getting a set of 20" forged wheels in brushed silver to go along with it, I think it will look great with san marino blue and the lowering

[MTM3]

So for someone who doesn't want to mess with G80 suspension and don't like the slammed/lowered look, would you recommend 10/10 with Pirellis or 10F and 12R

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by MTM3

So for someone who doesn't want to mess with G80 suspension and don't like the slammed/lowered look, would you recommend 10/10 with Pirellis or 10F and 12R

You should go with the 10/12 combo with the Pirellis.

[ChargerHellcat]

Any rock chips with these spacers?

[EricVR4]

Originally Posted by ChargerHellcat

Any rock chips with these spacers?

You'll get some additional stuff kicked up yeah. I went with Tommy L Garage's mudflaps on my F80 and they've been awesome. I'll be getting them again once the G80 gets here too. They save a lot crap from hitting the paint.

[keiridin]

Originally Posted by Salespunk

You shouldn't need an alignment with just spacers.

With Pirelli's you will most likely rub running 15F. This can be solved with a heat gun and some forming of the vanes behind the coolers. I am currently running 18F with Pirelli's and was able to solve the issue with some trimming, but the heat gun is a better solution.

I'm on MS 12F/15R with Pirellis's and have rubbing in the front. I just need to take a heat gun to it. I'd really like to go larger since the spacers don't really push out enough, at least for my taste. If anything, it barely looks like where it should stock. Perhaps 15F/18R would be tter? What do you have on the rear and do you have pics?

[forza1976]

I hear you have to get an alignment after you fill up your gas tank!

[GregM4]

Sorry for what may appear to be a stupid question, but when you install spacers, do you also need to change the wheel bolts, and also I see some people recommend some type pf anti-seize.


Are both of these required on top of the spacers? Appreciate the advice.

[moproblems]

Originally Posted by GregM4

Sorry for what may appear to be a stupid question, but when you install spacers, do you also need to change the wheel bolts, and also I see some people recommend some type pf anti-seize.


Are both of these required on top of the spacers? Appreciate the advice.

Spacers come with new wheel bolts. You need to use them. Anti seize can be used but I never have personally.

[Custom Install]

Originally Posted by GregM4

Sorry for what may appear to be a stupid question, but when you install spacers, do you also need to change the wheel bolts, and also I see some people recommend some type pf anti-seize.


Are both of these required on top of the spacers? Appreciate the advice.

Bolts will be supplied with a proper kit. I lightly coated the inner surface of my spacers with copper slip compound. I'd imagine given time they will bond to the hub without this and I don't want to risk that for the sake of a simple low cost addition during install.