wheel spacers?

chubbster · Post by **chubbster** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 12:18 pm

i went on cupra net and noticed that u can get H&R spacers for the mk2 ibiza +20mm each side. now this seems like a nice cheap way to improve handling and looks. really id just be after rear ones. i did a quick web search and didnt find much. id be only after a good company i could trust and have a proven record.
any ideas on them?

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 12:33 pm

H&R should be quality, but isn't 20mm each side a bit much? What's the ET of your wheels?

chubbster · Post by **chubbster** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 12:49 pm

ive no idea, the wheels are the boggo standard 16v ones. u think +20 is to much? its got to be said i havent thought it out much i only read the cupra net thing about an hour ago! could u advise me? im lowering the car by 40mm soon to and plan on keeping the standard wheels on
do u know if H&R do em for the 6n?

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:15 pm

I'd guess H&R does them - if they fit the old model 'Beeza' (did I get the UK slang right?) they will fit any 4-stud VW.

The stock 16v wheels differ from country to country, so I've no idea what your ET is. The GTI wheels are ET45 IIRC, so chopping off 20mm isn't too outragous. BUT! if they're 35, you'd end up with ET 15. Which is a one-way ticket to arch work.

chubbster · Post by **chubbster** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 3:13 pm

cool thanks very much i'll look into it

jakethesnake · Post by **jakethesnake** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 7:24 pm

Hey chubbster

I bought some eibach 5mm alloy spacers a while ago and they are top notch kit, expensive though.

You can get 5,8,15,20 & 25mm

The standard 16V wheels are ET43 it is not advisable to go less than ET35 on a VW if you are keen on good handling as this is the optimum offset.

If you are going to get spacers, then get them all round. I wouldn't suggest just putting 20mm spacers on the rear as this would increase understeer. Don't forget you will need longer bolts too.

The 8mm eibach IMHO would be best as you would end up with a ET35

chris

chubbster · Post by **chubbster** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 2:37 pm

excellent advise cheers, do u have any prices on them and where to get them. ive doen a quick search and didnt get much. does ur car handle noticably better?

ive also got a problem with my exhaust its rattling badly at 2000 rpm any ideas? ive done a quick mount it on the curb and check underneath and i cant see anything unusual and its not blowing. hopefully its just soemthing loose. ive had such a bad day! i got my mid term grades and its not lookin to good. at the moment im on for a low 2.2 but i need a 2.1 to do a masters, arse!

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 7:58 pm

keep your spirits up! At least you've got a VW!

I was trying to get some more info on the subject (cos I have no clue) and came across this site:

http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbible ... bible.html

jakethesnake · Post by **jakethesnake** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 10:40 pm

Hey

I've not tried the spacers on the car yet. As I only bought one pair so I need another pair as well plus some longer bolts.
I got them from Demon Tweeks, not cheap though, about Â£30

I've since got hold of a set of 15x6 ET35 BBS RA's, so these will be going on eventually.

Exhaust rattling at 2000rpm

Mine does just that too !. It vibrates/rattles ?

at 2000rpm.
It doesn't seem to blow at all, I think maybe the baffles in the rear box have broken up ?.

chubbster · Post by **chubbster** » Wed Feb 25, 2004 4:43 pm

@dave
fantastic site lots of stuff that i didnt know.
my spirits are up now after last night wen lots of spirits went down!

@chris
let me know how u find them its a nice cheap mod. if u think of selling ur spacers when u put ur new wheels on let me know, i guess ur not going to put em on with the new wheels, right?
im going to take the car to the lads in ATS and see wot they say about the exhaust. in mine its very obvious. i think i did it doing wheel spins for a cheap dv camera i got for my birthday, shame on me im a bloody hooligan

i'll let u know wot i find out

jakethesnake · Post by **jakethesnake** » Wed Feb 25, 2004 10:20 pm

I'm not sure If I will use them with the BBS's as I think their fine as they are @ET35.

Sure, if I decide to sell them I'll let you know. The're unused at the mo' !

chubbster · Post by **chubbster** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 10:17 am

cheers thatd be fantastic

chubbster · Post by **chubbster** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 3:30 pm

went to ATS today and the blokes checked my car out. its as u said the bafflers broken up but in the mid box not the rear, possilbly could be the same in urs? it did sound to me as if it was coming from the rear. they just went along the system banging it and the only rattly bit was the mid bit. its goin to cost me Â£60 all in, its gettin done on tuesday.

another quick question....as he removed the rag from its tail pipe wen checkin for blowin, it exploded out with a bang and covering him in water. he was quite shocked by it and said i had a high amount of back pressure. is that good/bad/not important?

cheers

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 9:52 pm

it will restrict power most of all.

cant comment on if its healthy or not but i would imagine that if the mechcanic wasnt expecting it then it may not be normal?

perfect excuse for a replacement back box

jakethesnake · Post by **jakethesnake** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 9:55 pm

Not sure on the back pressure thing.

With regards to the exhaust, my middle section was replaced back in July so it can't be that surely ?.
My brother had the cat, middle and rear sections replaced under warranty over four years ago when he owned the car due to rattling.

So the rear must be on it's last legs now, I'll check it out over the weekend. Hope the cat's not gone again

. I think the sound comes from the rear.