5MM spacer question - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

robc1976 · 01-16-2013, 10:46 PM

I have basically new lugs, just got coilovers and my rim barley scuffs the coilover (white line on rim) and I am guessing I have to use a 5MM spacer. Is there a spacer less than 5MM? Do I really need longer bolts with such a small spacer?

robc1976 · 01-16-2013, 10:54 PM

I am getting new bolts so scratch that question.

robc1976 · 01-16-2013, 11:06 PM

you guys think the 2MM or 3MM would be best to keep rim from barely rubbing strutt? I have never used spacers and would like o use as least as possible. If I use spacers in front do I have to do this in back also?

2MM:

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-335...acers/ES11201/

3MM:

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-335...acers/ES11294/

joec500 · 01-19-2013, 09:27 PM

I am using 5mm spacers with stock Lugs without issues for the last 2 years.

Lifted07Duramax · 01-19-2013, 09:28 PM

dude go with 5mm. it is very very minimal from 3mm look on a ruler that shows mm. Get 8mm if you can to be honest

TC Kline Racing · 01-22-2013, 07:46 AM

Yeah, 5mm will be fine. Plus wider 'track' in the front = less under steer

Hybrid For Life · 01-24-2013, 05:19 AM

I'd go 5mm. ECS seems a bit pricey also.

Dalco450 · 01-25-2013, 01:15 PM

Just buy H&R 5mm. They cost less than ECS.

phillip@bmpdesign · 01-25-2013, 04:20 PM

I've seen high quality 5mm aluminum spacers for less than $50.

robc1976 · 01-26-2013, 12:38 AM

I went with the 3MM since I have pretty aggressive wheels...had to shave the front fenders without the spacers lol!!

hipnotic · 01-26-2013, 01:05 AM

5mm is not going to make any visual difference.

CJ421 · 01-26-2013, 03:56 PM

VAC makes high quality spacers & extended lug kits:
http://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac-...its-p1587.aspx
I would get extended lugs with any spacer to be on the safe side (or a stud kit).

I have F/R spacers from VAC on my car. Beautifully machined and not expensive.

01-16-2013, 10:46 PM	#1
robc1976 Colonel Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,358 iTrader: (8)	5MM spacer question I have basically new lugs, just got coilovers and my rim barley scuffs the coilover (white line on rim) and I am guessing I have to use a 5MM spacer. Is there a spacer less than 5MM? Do I really need longer bolts with such a small spacer? __________________ JB4 G5 ISO+BMS flash,Walbro 455 LPFP, DO meth kit 4-AN SS lines, BMS OCC, RB turbos W/3.5 N20 sensor, RB valve, BMS DCI, 3" AR kittyless Dps, Strett 2 oil OC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 Strut Brace, M3 front sway-bar, Meyle HD tie-rods, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, DEFIV differential kit, BC Coil-overs, Power-Flex subframe bushings, stoptech slotted rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, Concept 1 CS-5.0 rims,
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01-16-2013, 10:54 PM	#2
robc1976 Colonel Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,358 iTrader: (8)	I am getting new bolts so scratch that question. __________________ JB4 G5 ISO+BMS flash,Walbro 455 LPFP, DO meth kit 4-AN SS lines, BMS OCC, RB turbos W/3.5 N20 sensor, RB valve, BMS DCI, 3" AR kittyless Dps, Strett 2 oil OC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 Strut Brace, M3 front sway-bar, Meyle HD tie-rods, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, DEFIV differential kit, BC Coil-overs, Power-Flex subframe bushings, stoptech slotted rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, Concept 1 CS-5.0 rims,

01-16-2013, 11:06 PM	#3
robc1976 Colonel Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,358 iTrader: (8)	you guys think the 2MM or 3MM would be best to keep rim from barely rubbing strutt? I have never used spacers and would like o use as least as possible. If I use spacers in front do I have to do this in back also? 2MM: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-335...acers/ES11201/ 3MM: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-335...acers/ES11294/ __________________ JB4 G5 ISO+BMS flash,Walbro 455 LPFP, DO meth kit 4-AN SS lines, BMS OCC, RB turbos W/3.5 N20 sensor, RB valve, BMS DCI, 3" AR kittyless Dps, Strett 2 oil OC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 Strut Brace, M3 front sway-bar, Meyle HD tie-rods, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, DEFIV differential kit, BC Coil-overs, Power-Flex subframe bushings, stoptech slotted rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, Concept 1 CS-5.0 rims,

01-19-2013, 09:27 PM	#4
joec500 Colonel Drives: it has 4 wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,711 iTrader: (10)	I am using 5mm spacers with stock Lugs without issues for the last 2 years. __________________ 2007 E92 6MT SGM: MusicarNW Level 2, Procede Rev 2.5, FFTEC/Vishnu LPFP with Flexfuel Sensor and Flash, M3 Offset V701's, WaveTrac LSD, Michelin PSS, Downpipes, M3 Control Arms, TCKline D/A Suspension, LCI Tail lights, Lux AE's, ER Charge Pipe, DCI's, Mtech Front and Rear, M3 Sideskirts, HPF Stage 1 Clutch

01-22-2013, 07:46 AM	#6
TC Kline Racing BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Many BMW's & Porsche's Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Columbus, OH & Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 266 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, 5mm will be fine. Plus wider 'track' in the front = less under steer __________________ www.tcklineracing.com\| kale@tcklineracing.com\| 614-771-7744 \|www.facebook.com/tcklineracing

01-19-2013, 09:28 PM	#5
Lifted07Duramax Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW red 335i coupe Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: springfield, mo Posts: 500 iTrader: (1)	dude go with 5mm. it is very very minimal from 3mm look on a ruler that shows mm. Get 8mm if you can to be honest

01-24-2013, 05:19 AM	#7
Hybrid For Life Low Ballin and Street Crawlin Drives: Slow & Low Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,678 iTrader: (2)	I'd go 5mm. ECS seems a bit pricey also. __________________ 2006 325i 6MT\|KW V2\|BBS Style 5's\|Black Kidneys\|Alpine Type R\|Alcantara Wrapped Sport Wheel\|Mtec V3 AE

01-25-2013, 01:15 PM	#8
Dalco450 Enlisted Member Drives: 328i 2007 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Montreal Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	Just buy H&R 5mm. They cost less than ECS.

01-25-2013, 04:20 PM	#9
phillip@bmpdesign Private First Class Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 177 iTrader: (0)	I've seen high quality 5mm aluminum spacers for less than $50. __________________ Phillip Wilmeth -=BMP Design=- 1-800-648-7278 Like us on facebook! Last edited by phillip@bmpdesign; 01-25-2013 at 04:31 PM.

01-26-2013, 12:38 AM	#10
robc1976 Colonel Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,358 iTrader: (8)	I went with the 3MM since I have pretty aggressive wheels...had to shave the front fenders without the spacers lol!! __________________ JB4 G5 ISO+BMS flash,Walbro 455 LPFP, DO meth kit 4-AN SS lines, BMS OCC, RB turbos W/3.5 N20 sensor, RB valve, BMS DCI, 3" AR kittyless Dps, Strett 2 oil OC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 Strut Brace, M3 front sway-bar, Meyle HD tie-rods, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, DEFIV differential kit, BC Coil-overs, Power-Flex subframe bushings, stoptech slotted rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, Concept 1 CS-5.0 rims,

01-26-2013, 01:05 AM	#11
hipnotic Major General Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal Posts: 6,543 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [3.50]	5mm is not going to make any visual difference. __________________

01-26-2013, 03:56 PM	#12
CJ421 Colonel Drives: 2011 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,906 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [4.63]	VAC makes high quality spacers & extended lug kits: http://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac-...its-p1587.aspx I would get extended lugs with any spacer to be on the safe side (or a stud kit). I have F/R spacers from VAC on my car. Beautifully machined and not expensive. __________________ 2011 BMW 335i - 6MT, M Sport, Le Mans blue, Logic7

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