DIY: Wheel spacer vibration fix

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Old 06-17-2009, 01:54 PM
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yep those are 25mm H&R and it is a single machined piece.
 
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yep those are 25mm H&R and it is a single machined piece.
Is there a difference between the Ichiba's and the H&R?

Is it possible that H&R's might be a better fit with the OEM wheels?
 
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Great write-up Ian, you're a genius
If I decide to lower my car before I get new wheels I'll run spacers so this will come in handy. (Doubt I'll lower before I get wheels though )
 
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Old 06-17-2009, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Wes_888
Is there a difference between the Ichiba's and the H&R?

Is it possible that H&R's might be a better fit with the OEM wheels?
 
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Old 06-17-2009, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Wes_888
Is there a difference between the Ichiba's and the H&R?

Is it possible that H&R's might be a better fit with the OEM wheels?
smallest hub-centric H&R with the built in studs is 25mm.
 
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Old 06-18-2009, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Wes_888
might I suggest using the macro setting on your camera when taking close up shots so it doesnt blur.... :P
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...shaky hand, I was thinking about my 1st ICB.
So many old age comments that could be inserted here...

Great thinking Ian. The crush ring idea is fantastic.
Good thing you do your own work though... your machanic would dig in there someday to do your brakes and be like, WTF?!?

Looks great!
 
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Old 06-19-2009, 07:12 AM
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^ I'm so tempted to insert the comments but I'll just resist.
I'll save all my old timer comments for you Scott
 
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nice write up. Genius
 
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Old 06-26-2009, 09:52 PM
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this is why i F****ING LOVE this site!! i finally had a day off today to try this and to my surprise- IT WORKED!! and it only costed me $.50 and 30min! the power of the internet = knowledge of the masses at your fingertips- amazing. BIG THANKS to InTrg8R for spending the time to resolve this!
 
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Old 07-04-2009, 04:35 PM
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InTgr8r. Once again, I must give you epic kudos. Your clutch pedal mod, awesome. This spacer vibration fix: I am happy to report that this friggin works! I removed my Wedsport TC-005 rims (with hubcentric rings) and put them back on with the copper wire fix. The vibration at 70mph is GONE. I am confident it will work just as well when I get my m45 rims back on as well. This fix is not only for OE rims but for aftermarket as well! THANK YOU!
 
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Old 07-22-2009, 03:43 PM
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stupid question but...i was cleaning in the basement yesterday and i found hubcentric rings that came with my wheels in my wheel boxes...did the idiots at tirecraft forget to install these?? which is probably causing all the damn vibration!!??
 
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Old 07-22-2009, 04:07 PM
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??? without hubcentric rings, you are almost guaranteed to have vibration!!!
 
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see, this is the type of stuff that pisses me off. Tirecraft is supposed to be a reputable shop. They ignored the rings in the box and failed to install them with the wheels. I almost blew 130$ today for a roadforce balance thinking that was the problem.

Thanks guys and thank God for this site!, I will remove the wheels tn, put the rings on and re-install, then go for a spin on the highway
 

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Old 07-22-2009, 04:18 PM
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Yep... you'll need the rings for sure.

...unless the wheels are made to the Infiniti/Nissan hub size
 
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Originally Posted by nikkaitsme
nice write up. Genius
Originally Posted by cmo23
this is why i F****ING LOVE this site!! i finally had a day off today to try this and to my surprise- IT WORKED!! and it only costed me $.50 and 30min! the power of the internet = knowledge of the masses at your fingertips- amazing. BIG THANKS to InTrg8R for spending the time to resolve this!
Originally Posted by mishmosh
InTgr8r. Once again, I must give you epic kudos. Your clutch pedal mod, awesome. This spacer vibration fix: I am happy to report that this friggin works! I removed my Wedsport TC-005 rims (with hubcentric rings) and put them back on with the copper wire fix. The vibration at 70mph is GONE. I am confident it will work just as well when I get my m45 rims back on as well. This fix is not only for OE rims but for aftermarket as well! THANK YOU!
Thanks guys...
So many others have helped me along the way,
I'm only too happy to help were I can.

glad it worked out for y'all
 


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