Pissed Off! Thanks Brembo!
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Pissed Off! Thanks Brembo!
Well just got done installing my Brembo BBK and guess what it dont fit! The only thing Brembo claims you need is 18" X 7.5" wheels and guess what i have.....18" X 7.5" wheels. They come stock with the Spec B so you would thingk when you order the kit they would fit....WRONG! I need wheels spacers to make this thing work and guess what now....no ones has them! I tried Advance auto Parts (didnt carry them), NAPA (didnt have the right size), Pep Boys (didnt have the right size), and autozone (didnt carry them). So now what....i did all this work and i dont have a car to drive to work tomorrow!
Anyone in Tampa know of a place to get wheel spacers that would be open on a sunday? If not does anyone know where to get them at all? I may have to go to some wheels shops tomorrow because non are open on a sunday it seems!
Anyone in Tampa know of a place to get wheel spacers that would be open on a sunday? If not does anyone know where to get them at all? I may have to go to some wheels shops tomorrow because non are open on a sunday it seems!
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which kit did you get, the brembo GTR kit?
and almost no wheel company says you only need 18s or 17s or whatever they may be. They always have something that says some wheels may not fit. Strange they didn't have a template anywhere, I know stoptech has templates that you can print out off of their site to check the wheels first.
and almost no wheel company says you only need 18s or 17s or whatever they may be. They always have something that says some wheels may not fit. Strange they didn't have a template anywhere, I know stoptech has templates that you can print out off of their site to check the wheels first.
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which kit did you get, the brembo GTR kit?
and almost no wheel company says you only need 18s or 17s or whatever they may be. They always have something that says some wheels may not fit. Strange they didn't have a template anywhere, I know stoptech has templates that you can print out off of their site to check the wheels first.
and almost no wheel company says you only need 18s or 17s or whatever they may be. They always have something that says some wheels may not fit. Strange they didn't have a template anywhere, I know stoptech has templates that you can print out off of their site to check the wheels first.
No template.....problem is the offset of the rim....no one knows anywhere to get wheel spacers?
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Ive got 2 8mm wheel spacers. do you need 4 spacers or just the front? If you do need them then gimme a call. I cant bring them to you, but if you wanna come out to seminole to get them; there yours to use.
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Sweet! will they work for the LGT? Every place i tried if they do have them they dont fit...however im in temple terrace so seminole is a little far of a drive but id throw you 20 bucks for gas if you met me half way.....I will call tomorrow seeings i cant work in the dark anyway.....or could i?? Willing to meet me halfway tonite or tomorrow?
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Sweet! will they work for the LGT? Every place i tried if they do have them they dont fit...however im in temple terrace so seminole is a little far of a drive but id throw you 20 bucks for gas if you met me half way.....I will call tomorrow seeings i cant work in the dark anyway.....or could i?? Willing to meet me halfway tonite or tomorrow?
Actually wait a minute...Seminole isnt that where the Casino is? thats not far if so....I'll come get em if thats the case....call u in a bit
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MugenR has an STI, 5x114 would be the bolt patter on those, unless they are dual pattern they wont work.
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The specB has Prodrive P1's which i think are the same wheels that come on an sti....which is why i dont get they dont fit...fitment is only off by like a 1/8".....still looking for locals who might knwo where to get wheels spacers....I have one opportunity but they wouldnt be available til 4 pm tomorrow.....need somethign first thing in the AM or maybe even tonite...
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XAT Racing (813-231-7223) has 10mm wheel spacers galore. I believe that they will fit over 5x100, but am not positive. The most definitely fit on 5x114.3.
The brakes fit inside the wheel shell, right? If your problem is interference with the backside of the face, that can't really be blamed in Brembo, but it sucks nonetheless. I believe the difference in fitment is due to the thickness of the rotor hat (thinner on your application, thicker on STi)
The brakes fit inside the wheel shell, right? If your problem is interference with the backside of the face, that can't really be blamed in Brembo, but it sucks nonetheless. I believe the difference in fitment is due to the thickness of the rotor hat (thinner on your application, thicker on STi)
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