Thinking about spacers for a while now...

94jedi · 11-03-2018, 10:42 AM

Hey all - been thinking about spacers for a while now. I have an 08 e90 M3 on Syle 219's w/ OEM size Mich PS4S. I've recently done a complete ZCP suspension retrofit. Size, isn't in question; I know I'm going with 15F/12R.

My question is more around quality. I'm leaning towards getting Macht Schnell comp spacers and extended bolts but are there any other brands I should consider? To be honest, I'm a little leary about the whole spacer thing anyway, as I've heard/read so many horror stories about vibes, imbalances and poor quality.

Any thoughts here?

Tewie · 11-03-2018, 10:48 AM

I have had MS spacers installed for at least two years with no mechanical problems with the spacers. Maybe a very slight steering wheel vibration at around 75-80 mph.

shimmy23 · 11-03-2018, 11:09 AM

I've ran several spacers brands, ECS, TMS, HR, MS. Any of those will work. I personally stay away from eBay stuff.

Go MS and you'll be fine. Lots of good deals around this time of year too. Black Friday!

94jedi · 11-03-2018, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by shimmy23

I've ran several spacers brands, ECS, TMS, HR, MS. Any of those will work. I personally stay away from eBay stuff.

Go MS and you'll be fine. Lots of good deals around this time of year too. Black Friday!

definitely hoping for a BF deal!

94jedi · 11-03-2018, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Tewie

I have had MS spacers installed for at least two years with no mechanical problems with the spacers. Maybe a very slight steering wheel vibration at around 75-80 mph.

that's what worries me. Right now, 30mph or 100mph, doesn't matter. Steering wheel feels the same.

///M Power-Belgium · 11-03-2018, 11:31 AM

I heard the Turner spacers are pretty good balanced in the production process => https://www.turnermotorsport.com/BMW...-wheel-spacers

shimmy23 · 11-03-2018, 01:44 PM

Most reputable brands are hubcentric

4130 · 11-03-2018, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 94jedi

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Originally Posted by Tewie

I have had MS spacers installed for at least two years with no mechanical problems with the spacers. Maybe a very slight steering wheel vibration at around 75-80 mph.

that's what worries me. Right now, 30mph or 100mph, doesn't matter. Steering wheel feels the same.

I've had MS 15F/12R on 220M for about 1.5 years after hemming and hawing like you. I bought them off a forum member locally and cleaned them up before installing. I do not feel any vibration whatsoever. I re-used his extended bolts and bought one long security bolt.

tom @ eas · 11-03-2018, 03:13 PM

Most people run Macht Schnell spacers, we always have them in stock when ready.

Tewie · 11-03-2018, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 94jedi

that's what worries me. Right now, 30mph or 100mph, doesn't matter. Steering wheel feels the same.

It's very subtle. Not sure if there's a technique to mounting the spacers that eliminates that.

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Tewie Lieutenant 198 Rep 466 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 ZCP Melbourne/FoxRed Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Vallejo, CA iTrader: (0)	I have had MS spacers installed for at least two years with no mechanical problems with the spacers. Maybe a very slight steering wheel vibration at around 75-80 mph.
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