Macht Schnell wheel spacer reference thread - Page 7

Poleposition · 01-16-2011, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooterboy

I am awaiting the delivery of my 2011 AW E93 M3 (on a vessel). After reading this thread, adding spacers will be my first mod! I am new to this forum and this will be my first M3, so I have no idea how to go about doing this. Any recommendations on where I can take it to get it done (I am not DIY when it comes to cars...yet)? I live in LA County. Thanks.

accountant?

The General · 01-16-2011, 11:55 AM

amazing thread! definitely helped me pick the right spacers.

tom @ eas · 01-16-2011, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooterboy

I am awaiting the delivery of my 2011 AW E93 M3 (on a vessel). After reading this thread, adding spacers will be my first mod! I am new to this forum and this will be my first M3, so I have no idea how to go about doing this. Any recommendations on where I can take it to get it done (I am not DIY when it comes to cars...yet)? I live in LA County. Thanks.

Did you order the ZCP option with your M3?

scooterboy · 01-16-2011, 08:21 PM

I ordered the "19" Light alloy Double-spoke wheels style 220M-with performance tires" with my M3 (19 x 8.5 front, 19 x 9.5 rear, 245/35 front, 265/35 rear). No ZCP.

tom @ eas · 01-17-2011, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooterboy

I ordered the "19" Light alloy Double-spoke wheels style 220M-with performance tires" with my M3 (19 x 8.5 front, 19 x 9.5 rear, 245/35 front, 265/35 rear). No ZCP.

Recommended sizes are 15mm front and 10mm rear for M3s with ZCP. This will get the wheels flush with the fenders.

Sedan_Clan · 01-18-2011, 02:25 PM

Tom,

We should add pictures of my car when I come in for the SmartTV install. It will offer good perspective for someone looking for spacers with BBS LM's.

tom @ eas · 01-18-2011, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Tom,

We should add pictures of my car when I come in for the SmartTV install. It will offer good perspective for someone looking for spacers with BBS LM's.

Absolutely - congrats on the new Coupe!

We'll be sure to get before/after images and update the thread.

TrenchFoote · 01-31-2011, 02:46 PM

Gents, I have what many will consider a stupid question. Today, while talking with some other M3 owners, I mentioned that I was going to pick up a set of wheel spacers. One of the guys had mentioned that it's a stupid idea. His reasoning was that at over 130 mph the car will vibrate pretty harshly and won't stop until below 80. Now, I'm not driving at these speeds regularly, if ever, but it's a consideration worth mentioning. Anyone with more knowledge on this subject who could confirm or deny this please chime in. Thanks.

Poleposition · 01-31-2011, 02:50 PM

Not true at all. Ive run spacers on cars for years. If they're installed properly, you should have ZERO vibrations at any speeds. I run spacers right now on my winter setup and have hit these high speeds in question without any vibrations. Your friends are just dead wrong.

TrenchFoote · 01-31-2011, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poleposition

Not true at all. Ive run spacers on cars for years. If they're installed properly, you should have ZERO vibrations at any speeds. I run spacers right now on my winter setup and have hit these high speeds in question without any vibrations. Your friends are just dead wrong.

Thanks for the quick response. You've squashed my doubts and now to the ordering!

E92M3WestLA · 02-07-2011, 08:01 PM

Installed my spacers over the weekend...went with the 18/15 setup:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=1#post8862520

anthony @ eas · 02-08-2011, 03:25 PM

Year/model BMW:
2011 e90 M3 ZCP

Wheels/offset:
Front: 19x9.0 OEM M3 ZCP, ET31
Rear: 19x10.0 OEM M3 ZCP, ET25

Tire size:
Front:Michelin PS2 245/35-19
Rear: Michelin PS2 265/35-19

Suspension:
B&G Sport Springs

Spacer size:
Front: 18mm
Rear: 12mm

rai · 02-10-2011, 10:58 AM

great thread.

Is there a reason to go with eas MS spacers instead of any other brand?

tom @ eas · 02-10-2011, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rai

great thread.

Is there a reason to go with eas MS spacers instead of any other brand?

Quality and support go a long way on making a purchase.

tlr · 02-10-2011, 04:37 PM

Is E93 any different than E90/E92?

Specifically I have OEM 19"s, and was interested in running 18mm front / 15mm rear spacers. Any problems there?

anthony @ eas · 02-10-2011, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlr

Is E93 any different than E90/E92?

Specifically I have OEM 19"s, and was interested in running 18mm front / 15mm rear spacers. Any problems there?

e90/e92/e93 M3s are all the same. You will be fine running that set-up.

anthony @ eas · 02-18-2011, 01:31 PM

Year/model BMW:
2011 e90 M3 ZCP

Wheels/offset:
Front: 19x9 OEM M3 ZCP, ET31
Rear: 19x10 OEM M3 ZCP, ET25

Tire size:
Front:Michelin PS2 245/35-19
Rear: Michelin PS2 265/35-19

Suspension:
Eibach Pro-Kit Springs

Spacer size:
Front: 15mm
Rear: 12mm

tlr · 02-18-2011, 04:38 PM

Just had my 18mm/15mm spacers installed, looks great! http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=490859

(feel free to include those photos in this thread)

Technic · 02-18-2011, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthony @ eas

Year/model BMW:
2011 e90 M3 ZCP

Wheels/offset:
Front: 19x9 OEM M3, ET31
Rear: 19x10 OEM M3, ET25

Tire size:
Front:Michelin PS2 245/35-19
Rear: Michelin PS2 265/35-19

Suspension:
Eibach Pro-Kit Springs

Spacer size:
Front: 15mm
Rear: 12mm

Fixed.

anthony @ eas · 02-18-2011, 07:39 PM

^ DOH!

I fixed the original post. Good catch.

anthony @ eas · 02-18-2011, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlr

Just had my 18mm/15mm spacers installed, looks great! http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=490859

(feel free to include those photos in this thread)

Before:

After:

Before:

After:

Year/model BMW:
2011 e93 M3

Wheels/offset:
Front: 19x8.5 OEM M3, ET29
Rear: 19x9.5 OEM M3, ET23

Tire size:
Front:Michelin PS2 245/35-19
Rear: Michelin PS2 265/35-19

Suspension:
Stock

Spacer size:
Front: 18mm
Rear: 15mm

tlr · 03-06-2011, 05:20 PM

FYI I noticed occasional rubbing with 15mm rear spacers on my E93 + 19" when going over large bumps with 2 or 3 passengers, all EDC settings, top up or down. Front 18mm's seem to be fine so far.

01-16-2011, 11:55 AM	#134
The General The General Drives: 2011.5 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: VA Posts: 480 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011.5 M3 [5.00]	amazing thread! definitely helped me pick the right spacers. __________________ E92 M3 2011.5 AW / DCT / ZCV / ZP2 / Heated Seats

01-16-2011, 08:21 PM	#136
scooterboy New Member Drives: E93 M3 AW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	I ordered the "19" Light alloy Double-spoke wheels style 220M-with performance tires" with my M3 (19 x 8.5 front, 19 x 9.5 rear, 245/35 front, 265/35 rear). No ZCP. Last edited by scooterboy; 01-16-2011 at 08:42 PM. Reason: missing info

01-31-2011, 02:50 PM	#141
Poleposition ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Drives: very well Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 932 iTrader: (0)	Not true at all. Ive run spacers on cars for years. If they're installed properly, you should have ZERO vibrations at any speeds. I run spacers right now on my winter setup and have hit these high speeds in question without any vibrations. Your friends are just dead wrong. __________________ 20135 21" DPE Super Concave, Meisterschaft GTC w/LXR midpipes, BMC filters, Charcoal delete, H&R springs, IND cosmetic pkg, M-Performance Spoiler, Wrapped roof, Hardwired V1, Coded 2013 X6 50i MSport 2008 SmartCar - 2012 Wrangler Unlimited

02-07-2011, 08:01 PM	#143
E92M3WestLA Private First Class Drives: '10 E92 M3 Silverstone DCT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: West LA Posts: 193 iTrader: (0)	Installed my spacers over the weekend...went with the 18/15 setup: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=1#post8862520 __________________ Matte Black Grill/Gill, CF Emblems, Angel iBright, MS Scoops/Filter, MS 18/15mm spacers, Tanabe Springs, V1 Hardwire, smartTV, Hamann exhaust.

02-08-2011, 03:25 PM	#144
anthony @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: R56 Cooper S Join Date: May 2009 Location: 4015 E Leaverton Court, Anahiem, CA 92807 Posts: 3,486 iTrader: (0)	Year/model BMW: 2011 e90 M3 ZCP Wheels/offset: Front: 19x9.0 OEM M3 ZCP, ET31 Rear: 19x10.0 OEM M3 ZCP, ET25 Tire size: Front:Michelin PS2 245/35-19 Rear: Michelin PS2 265/35-19 Suspension: B&G Sport Springs Spacer size: Front: 18mm Rear: 12mm __________________ Anthony M. \| european auto source (eas) email: anthony@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 x25 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr \| Twitter Last edited by anthony @ eas; 02-10-2011 at 05:59 PM.

01-18-2011, 02:25 PM	#138
Sedan_Clan Capoeirista Extraordinaire! Drives: AW E92 M3 (prev. an E90 IB M3) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Twilight Zone! Or running your plates... Posts: 4,433 iTrader: (10)	Tom, We should add pictures of my car when I come in for the SmartTV install. It will offer good perspective for someone looking for spacers with BBS LM's.

01-31-2011, 02:46 PM	#140
TrenchFoote Shoots Bad People Drives: '11 AW E92 M3 MDCT ZCP Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Italy Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	Gents, I have what many will consider a stupid question. Today, while talking with some other M3 owners, I mentioned that I was going to pick up a set of wheel spacers. One of the guys had mentioned that it's a stupid idea. His reasoning was that at over 130 mph the car will vibrate pretty harshly and won't stop until below 80. Now, I'm not driving at these speeds regularly, if ever, but it's a consideration worth mentioning. Anyone with more knowledge on this subject who could confirm or deny this please chime in. Thanks.

02-10-2011, 10:58 AM	#145
rai Captain Drives: M3 coupe with DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 634 iTrader: (0)	great thread. Is there a reason to go with eas MS spacers instead of any other brand?

02-10-2011, 04:37 PM	#147
tlr Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 M3 E93 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 281 iTrader: (0)	Is E93 any different than E90/E92? Specifically I have OEM 19"s, and was interested in running 18mm front / 15mm rear spacers. Any problems there?

02-18-2011, 01:31 PM	#149
anthony @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: R56 Cooper S Join Date: May 2009 Location: 4015 E Leaverton Court, Anahiem, CA 92807 Posts: 3,486 iTrader: (0)	Year/model BMW: 2011 e90 M3 ZCP Wheels/offset: Front: 19x9 OEM M3 ZCP, ET31 Rear: 19x10 OEM M3 ZCP, ET25 Tire size: Front:Michelin PS2 245/35-19 Rear: Michelin PS2 265/35-19 Suspension: Eibach Pro-Kit Springs Spacer size: Front: 15mm Rear: 12mm __________________ Anthony M. \| european auto source (eas) email: anthony@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 x25 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr \| Twitter Last edited by anthony @ eas; 02-18-2011 at 07:37 PM.

02-18-2011, 04:38 PM	#150
tlr Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 M3 E93 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 281 iTrader: (0)	Just had my 18mm/15mm spacers installed, looks great! http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=490859 (feel free to include those photos in this thread)

02-18-2011, 07:39 PM	#152
anthony @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: R56 Cooper S Join Date: May 2009 Location: 4015 E Leaverton Court, Anahiem, CA 92807 Posts: 3,486 iTrader: (0)	^ DOH! I fixed the original post. Good catch. __________________ Anthony M. \| european auto source (eas) email: anthony@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 x25 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr \| Twitter

03-06-2011, 05:20 PM	#154
tlr Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 M3 E93 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 281 iTrader: (0)	FYI I noticed occasional rubbing with 15mm rear spacers on my E93 + 19" when going over large bumps with 2 or 3 passengers, all EDC settings, top up or down. Front 18mm's seem to be fine so far. __________________ 2011 Space Gray E93 M3

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