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[bluewater328]

Originally Posted by ducatiti

Ok thanks. Just to confirm, 18 x 8, 34 ET, 225/40/18 tires.

Sorry I forgot, I'm on stock wheels so a bit smaller. But given your specs I don't believe you'll have a problem since youre not dropped on something like H&R springs.

Most companies dont recommend past 12.5mm spacers but that's because theyre assuming theyre dropped.

[ducatiti]

Originally Posted by snedanator

Any pics of the front set up Bluewater?

Pics for the rear setup would be great too

[bluewater328]

Originally Posted by Achappell8

Yes that's what I run. I believe they are technically one company now - just 2 diff brands.

Btw on this, BMS and VRSF are all good as well...and if you dont think theyre all made at the same factory off the same mold, I got a snipe farm to sell you.

[ducatiti]

So I received and installed the 25mm spacers. Fits like a glove with no resistance when installing, after using a steel brush cleaning off the hubs a little. I have yet to test drive the car. I'll post another update upon doing so.

I don't know why I waited this long! It gives the car a "beefier" look/stance. I probably need the 15mm spacer on the front as for me, it kinda has a hot rod stance lol...

Here are some before pics:




And some post install:

[bluewater328]

Originally Posted by ducatiti

Pics for the rear setup would be great too

Originally Posted by snedanator

Any pics of the front set up Bluewater?

Sorry missed this, but the 25mm looks good on there. For me this (15mm/20mm) is good given I'm pretty much at where I can get away legally (need to be able to look down from wheel arch without wheel sticking out). In my younger days I'd mess with camber and drop to push it farther.

[snedanator]

Originally Posted by ducatiti

So I received and installed the 25mm spacers. Fits like a glove with no resistance when installing, after using a steel brush cleaning off the hubs a little. I have yet to test drive the car. I'll post another update upon doing so.

I don't know why I waited this long! It gives the car a "beefier" look/stance. I probably need the 15mm spacer on the front as for me, it kinda has a hot rod stance lol...

Here are some before pics:




And some post install:

Awesome mate👌. As u say....it fits like a glove. It really does look perfect mate and looks so much better. What a big difference spacers make eh. A set of 15s on the front and good to go mate 👌🙂

[ducatiti]

Originally Posted by bluewater328

Sorry missed this, but the 25mm looks good on there. For me this (15mm/20mm) is good given I'm pretty much at where I can get away legally (need to be able to look down from wheel arch without wheel sticking out). In my younger days I'd mess with camber and drop to push it farther.

Based on the pictures with the tape on the ground, the fronts with 15mm sticks out more right? Any rubbing at all up front?

[ducatiti]

Originally Posted by snedanator

Awesome mate👌. As u say....it fits like a glove. It really does look perfect mate and looks so much better. What a big difference spacers make eh. A set of 15s on the front and good to go mate 👌🙂

Thanks bro. I’m kinda worried 15mm may be a bit too much and 12.5 won’t be enough lol. Pls help me decide

[snedanator]

Ull be fine with the 15s
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=571418

[ducatiti]

Originally Posted by snedanator

Ull be fine with the 15s
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=571418

Perfect! I have been looking for a thread just like the above for nights lol

[snedanator]

Originally Posted by ducatiti

Perfect! I have been looking for a thread just like the above for nights lol

Mind pics if u get the 15s 😁

[ducatiti]

Originally Posted by snedanator

Mind pics if u get the 15s ��

Will do... Planning to do the same? I'm just waiting for my discounted ECS invoice as I missed the recent sale price. They will still honor the price @ $85.

[ducatiti]

So OK I finally installed the front ECS 15mm spacers. I went with the reputable spacer for the fronts and didn't want to gamble with the Amazon/Ebay stuff, although my 25mm rears are just fine.

My 06 325i finally looks like a sports sedan, M3'esq lol... Sorry for the dirty car and night pictures. Storm here in CA.

Before:





After:

[ducatiti]

Does my 325i non-sport suspension look a bit lower than the typical setup? I don't see any symptoms that my struts/shocks are shot but to me, my car looks lower than any other stock setup. Is it just me or this is a sign of my springs losing its tension?

[snedanator]

Originally Posted by ducatiti

Does my 325i non-sport suspension look a bit lower than the typical setup? I don't see any symptoms that my struts/shocks are shot but to me, my car looks lower than any other stock setup. Is it just me or this is a sign of my springs losing its tension?

yeah mate....car looks about perfect with all the spacers on👌. I didn't think it looked that low at all mate. It's a possibility that it could be 5-10mm lower if the springs have a fair mileage on them .

[ducatiti]

Originally Posted by snedanator

yeah mate....car looks about perfect with all the spacers on👌. I didn't think it looked that low at all mate. It's a possibility that it could be 5-10mm lower if the springs have a fair mileage on them .

Thanks. After a 40 mile trip, my front is rubbing at aggressive turns and/or big sudden dips now. Setup a RMA already with ECS. Should I go with 12.5mm or 10mm to play it safe?

[snedanator]

Originally Posted by ducatiti

Thanks. After a 40 mile trip, my front is rubbing at aggressive turns and/or big sudden dips now. Setup a RMA already with ECS. Should I go with 12.5mm or 10mm to play it safe?

Safe bet would be 10mm .....for the sake of 2.5mm it's not worth the hassle... Maybe the 12.5 would be ok too tho? How new are ur tyres?

[ducatiti]

Originally Posted by snedanator

Safe bet would be 10mm .....for the sake of 2.5mm it's not worth the hassle... Maybe the 12.5 would be ok too tho? How new are ur tyres?

Three weeks old, 400 miles.

[snedanator]

I think the 12s will be fine...but it's up to u if u can be bothered with the hassle incase it's not.

[ducatiti]

Originally Posted by snedanator

I think the 12s will be fine...but it's up to u if u can be bothered with the hassle incase it's not.

I’m going with 10’s since ECS just made an exception this once for their “no return nice installed” policy, I’ll go with the safer route. I hope it’s worth it compared to stock as I like the way it stands with the 15mm.

[snedanator]

Originally Posted by ducatiti

I’m going with 10’s since ECS just made an exception this once for their “no return nice installed” policy, I’ll go with the safer route. I hope it’s worth it compared to stock as I like the way it stands with the 15mm.

It will be fine with the 10s....be more safer anyway...guaranteed not to rub then.

[ducatiti]

Goodbye 15mm's for the front Too bad it rubs..