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s14shred
06-17-2010, 01:09 AM
I got the final set of spacers i wanted today and first thing i noticed was how short the studs are. They are 38mm for 5x114.3. Anyone else run these cheapies with short studs?

It had me concerned so I havnt run them yet. I counted how many rotations of turning the bolt on and its about 12-13. Put them on with the open end bolts to show where the lug would sit when tightened. What do ya think? Im a little sketch on running these

http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx88/s14shred/spacer1.jpg
http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx88/s14shred/spacer2.jpg
Stephen
06-17-2010, 01:19 AM
looks exactly like the ones i have run for a bit. Ideal? no. Will it work? probably.
blaine
06-17-2010, 01:38 AM
too sketchy for me bro....
s14shred
06-17-2010, 06:06 PM
so it's 50/50 as of now.. the thing is, i have to bore them slightly to fit my hubs. These have the hub sizing for an nsx. I dont think boring the middle should be a big deal cos i know someone who can do it. But not sure if id rather return these ones and spend the money on legit spacers. I wish I would have checked the forum before I ordered and seen the thread posted about custom spacers.
ILLES13
06-17-2010, 06:40 PM
12-13 rotations? thats good.

Idealy you're supposed to have atleast 8 or 9 full rotations. or so ive heard.

I run 6 or 7, daily driven. :stickoutt
s14shred
06-17-2010, 07:23 PM
I figured that wasnt too bad but it looked shady compared to my 20mm's that have much longer studs. Btw your car is dope shyt man
Tuck&Poke
06-17-2010, 11:24 PM
my rears have about 7 turns, no problems
firelizard
06-18-2010, 12:45 PM
I'm not a big fan of wheels falling off. OP, your 12 or 13 I would probably run, but to the people running less than 10.... sketchtastic.
HEcreated487
06-18-2010, 05:47 PM
According to SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) they "recommend" a MINIMUM thread engagement equal to the length of the diameter of the stud. For example, a stud with 12x1.5 thread pitch would mean a stud diameter of 12mm and a thread pitch of 1.5mm. Thus you will need a minimum thread engagement of 12mm, or 8 full turns (i.e. 12mm divided by 1.5mm thread pitch = 8 turns).

I would say a minimum of eight (8) full turns would be good enough.... well, according to SAE, it is :D...

Just my $0.02....