Import S13 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 are slip on spacers illegal? my car passed regency with em both times. never even got mentioned whilst in there. yes, they are illegal. if they look for them or not at regency is up to them. or your running such small spacers that it makes its hard to see. i didnt know i had slip on spacers on the back of my car till the wheel came off. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/292933-r33-black-rims/page/5/#findComment-4934698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamageInc Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 can paint them for a more stealth look i guess? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/292933-r33-black-rims/page/5/#findComment-4934701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig132 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 yes, they are illegal.if they look for them or not at regency is up to them. or your running such small spacers that it makes its hard to see. i didnt know i had slip on spacers on the back of my car till the wheel came off. yeah thought they were illegal must have just got lucky. and yeah using spacers of any sort isnt the best idea if u wana keep ur wheels on ya car haha Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/292933-r33-black-rims/page/5/#findComment-4934729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamageInc Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 yeah thought they were illegal must have just got lucky. and yeah using spacers of any sort isnt the best idea if u wana keep ur wheels on ya car haha yeah , only if you dont do them up tight enough hahaha good memories xD Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/292933-r33-black-rims/page/5/#findComment-4934744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig132 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 yeah , only if you dont do them up tight enough hahahagood memories xD haha it was tight! that wheel flew a long way though Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/292933-r33-black-rims/page/5/#findComment-4934751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamageInc Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 haha it was tight! that wheel flew a long way though sure sure craig Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/292933-r33-black-rims/page/5/#findComment-4934754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig132 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 sure sure craig haha quiet you! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/292933-r33-black-rims/page/5/#findComment-4934769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamageInc Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 haha quiet you! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/292933-r33-black-rims/page/5/#findComment-4934775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
awsam Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) using spacers of any sort isnt the best idea if u wana keep ur wheels on ya car Should i be concerned with a 5mm spacer? This sort of has to be a long term solution lol I've also read that i'll need a Torque wrench to sort the nuts out before i drop the jack?? Also been reading that slip on spacers are a waste of time?? Hubcentric ftw?? Edited November 13, 2009 by awsam Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/292933-r33-black-rims/page/5/#findComment-4935475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scandyflick Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 5mm spacers shouldnt cause you any trouble. and if i recall, the smallest bolt on hub centric spacer you can get is 15mm, which might be a bit much for your application. but theyre not a long term solution, a set of wheels that fit is a long term solution. i had similiar troubles, set of wheels fouled on the spring seat when i went coilovers, ran 5mm spacers for about a month, then bought wheels that fit... well, they clear the brakes and suspension at least. as for the torque wrench, its best to torque up your wheel nuts when you put a wheel back on. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/292933-r33-black-rims/page/5/#findComment-4935489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo_R34 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Should i be concerned with a 5mm spacer? This sort of has to be a long term solution lolI've also read that i'll need a Torque wrench to sort the nuts out before i drop the jack?? Also been reading that slip on spacers are a waste of time?? Hubcentric ftw?? If you wanna keep the stock look, get a set of 33 gtr wheels, cheap, look good and im fairly sure they will fit no worries. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/292933-r33-black-rims/page/5/#findComment-4935711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
awsam Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 (edited) Yeh unfortunately changing wheels (other than back to R33 stock 16"s) will not be a financial option for some many many months. Just driving with the stock 16's on the front and the r34 17's on the back LOL! It looks a little weird but feels better as my old 16's were bald as my head Edited November 14, 2009 by awsam Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/292933-r33-black-rims/page/5/#findComment-4935786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig132 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Yeh unfortunately changing wheels (other than back to R33 stock 16"s) will not be a financial option for some many many months.Just driving with the stock 16's on the front and the r34 17's on the back LOL! It looks a little weird but feels better as my old 16's were bald as my head put it the other way around. the 16's on the back and 17's on the front. looks like a thrash car then haha Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/292933-r33-black-rims/page/5/#findComment-4935808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
awsam Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Thanx for the spacers D.. whacked em on the front, placed them and tightend the nuts real precision like.. I was a master lol. No vibration at all and barely @ 120kmph. Steering, braking.. everything feels as it should. I'm not getting to excited just yet, knowing my luck a wheel will fly off while @ 90kmph, but right now everything is sweet. Thanx again D and everyone for the advice. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/292933-r33-black-rims/page/5/#findComment-4935995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Import S13 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 if your are overly worried, just get some lock tight from a car shop. tbh, i macked a curb with spacers on the front and the wheel still didnt come off or loosen. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/292933-r33-black-rims/page/5/#findComment-4936037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
awsam Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Lookin just a little bit tough <3 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/292933-r33-black-rims/page/5/#findComment-4954247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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