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[ted_one]

Have just changed the springs and shocks for lowered Eibach springs and Bilstein B4 shocks all round on my 3.0 MV6 and  although happy with the result I was just looking at the rear wheels and to me they seem a little tucked away,and I was thinking that a set of spacers on the back would bring the wheels out a touch and fill in the arch. Not looking to go boy racer...just subtle to make the car look just right,front is OK so no change needed. I was wondering as to wether anyone has used them and wether they have experienced any problems using them.The car is due to go to WIM and would have liked to get spacers on before the set up gets done Would appreciate any advice as usual

[cem_devecioglu]

I have used and still using both steel and T6 alu. alloy spacers (on all 4 wheels) .. T6 very lightweight and better.. however,  when used on the front , wishbones become more sensitive to road conditions (you can feel from the steering)..especially with old or cheapo wishbones..  cant predict what problems it may bring when used on the rear alone  


ps: thickness 20 mm

[chrisgixer]

Spacers won't affect set up Ken.

[ted_one]

Thanks cem,wishbones new ATP,track rods new, idler good,so ready for set up...but I can only see 5mm spacers on the bay of gay.So I presume that other thickness spacers are available but not on there

[ted_one]

Thanks Chris, not to sure about doing this as I don't have any experience of using them, so the only concern was,the handling/safety issues.

[05omegav6]

Try Irmscher they might do a suitable set... Vectra C and Astra H all same PCD

[chrisgixer]

Thanks Chris, not to sure about doing this as I don't have any experience of using them, so the only concern was,the handling/safety issues.

Needs suitably longer bolts, but they should come with the spacer I would hope?

[ted_one]

Thanks Al and Chris,
                            I'm going to have a quick look on the Irmy website and see what's available

[ted_one]

Looked on the Irmscher site,limited stock and only 4mm, no other thickness,but kit comes with extended bolts.

[cem_devecioglu]

if you go with the custom made route (for me most practical) , be sure holes are perfectly placed/drilled, otherwise no matter what geo setup is applied,  you will always have problems.. the first set I had was steel and holes were unmatching   so I discard them

[ted_one]

Thanks Cem,I'll bear that in mind,I've looked around online..but there seems to be a 20mm limit on all of the suppliers including Eibach,Momo etc,so may well go to custom made if I need to

[ted_one]

Got a feeling there's going to be someone out there who's done something similar on this side of the water.......fingers crossed

[milcho2005]

I'vw got Irmsher Spacers,and they are no good for Omega..4mm is very little....

[ted_one]

Thanks Milcho,might go for the 20mm,if that's all I can get,might just make the difference

[serek]

what wheels size you have on car atm?

I have few set of spacers here and can be made more if need