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Old 01-04-2007, 07:57 PM   #1
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anybidy had any experience with Wheel spacers? I want to move the new rims out about 10-15mm. Why? I want to give the car a more aggressive stance and fill out those massive guards!!

There are alot of products out there i am just unsure if i should....

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Old 01-04-2007, 08:09 PM   #2
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go to www.pumaspeed.co.uk and in the mk6 Fez section and at the bottom of the page there should be FRP (Ford Racing Puma) wheel spacers for the rear. they are essentially cheap. they bring the rear out about 10mm. the front im not so sure about.
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Old 01-04-2007, 08:18 PM   #3
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Eibach make good quality wheel spacers for the Fiesta with anything from a 10mm to 60mm wider track.
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Old 02-04-2007, 07:44 AM   #4
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Just remember that spacers are illegal in Australia, and as such WILL void your insurance.
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Old 02-04-2007, 08:15 AM   #5
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is that so.....
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Old 02-04-2007, 09:20 AM   #6
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Well voiding insurance is still alright (u can get it done after the warranty runs out)... but illegal??? :(
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Old 02-04-2007, 09:23 AM   #7
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"They arent legal in any state that im aware of due to the fact that the weight of the car is moved along the stud and maximize the chances of sheering the studs off."

But has that ever happened??
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were not talking much weight when it comes to the fez now are we!
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Old 03-04-2007, 09:18 PM   #9
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MISTA FIESTA
"They arent legal in any state that im aware of due to the fact that the weight of the car is moved along the stud and maximize the chances of sheering the studs off."

But has that ever happened??
You'd be surprised, I've seen a few over the years.
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Old 03-04-2007, 09:44 PM   #10
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caused by the spacers?
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Old 03-04-2007, 09:56 PM   #11
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Usually it happens because people buy cheap spacers and retain the original stud. This is why Spacers are no only illegal if NOT O.E, so you can get a car with spacers being legal. Eibach kits come with replacement high strength studs that shouldn't break but will still be illegal.
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