There is nothing to center the wheel on the spigot at all other than the bolts and, having done this experiment on the RS6, I know this isn't going to work.
Have I got the wrong spacers?
How are you guys doing it?
CheeRS
Help! Spacer problem.
Help! Spacer problem.
Just installing some H&R spacers on the RS4 and I've immediately run into a problem. The 8mm spacers on the front don't seem to be hubcentric.
There is nothing to center the wheel on the spigot at all other than the bolts and, having done this experiment on the RS6, I know this isn't going to work.
Have I got the wrong spacers?
How are you guys doing it?
CheeRS
There is nothing to center the wheel on the spigot at all other than the bolts and, having done this experiment on the RS6, I know this isn't going to work.
Have I got the wrong spacers?
How are you guys doing it?
CheeRS
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Help! Spacer problem.
Yup... you've got the wrong spacers.
Should be hub-centric. H&R do a couple of versions and these aren't the one's you want.
There's a recent thread on here somewhere that shows the correct model numbers.
(or just ask Virdee)
Should be hub-centric. H&R do a couple of versions and these aren't the one's you want.
There's a recent thread on here somewhere that shows the correct model numbers.
(or just ask Virdee)
VW Toe-rag V6 R-line.... no curry hooks...wtf ?
Gone: Avus Avant B7 RS4.... plus curry hooks !
Gone: Avus Avant B7 RS4.... plus curry hooks !
Re: Help! Spacer problem.
This?
Timster wrote:Just checked the boxes that mine came supplied in last year.
Rear. 10mm : 2055571A
These fit perfectly
No Lip
Front. 8mm : 1655572
Again, these fit perfectly.
No Lip
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Help! Spacer problem.
OK. The ones I have are part number 1655571.
aRSe.
aRSe.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Help! Spacer problem.
Anyone have a picture of what they should look like?
Re: Help! Spacer problem.
This photo gives you as good an idea as any - http://daliracing.com/v666-5/catalog/in ... ?focus=884
Basically the flange on the hub should fit into the spacer and the spacer provides a new flange for the wheel to seat onto - OP it looks like you are right and your spacers are not hubcentric.
Basically the flange on the hub should fit into the spacer and the spacer provides a new flange for the wheel to seat onto - OP it looks like you are right and your spacers are not hubcentric.
Re: Help! Spacer problem.
Don't 10mm spacers fit on the front?
Looking at the photo, there is awfully little space between the spigot and the centering ring for a spigot extension on 8mm spacers, especially in aluminium. I would worry about shearing it off.
Looking at the photo, there is awfully little space between the spigot and the centering ring for a spigot extension on 8mm spacers, especially in aluminium. I would worry about shearing it off.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Help! Spacer problem.
No Shop'... in the flesh the 8mm with hub is fine. No way you're going to shear them off as your tight against the hub/spacer.
You can put 10's on the front, it's just that most people consider larger rears (relatively) as the preferred setup.
I think people have done front-10 rear-12.
Most people do front-8 rear-10. (it also depends on what tyres/suspension you have)
Cant you just swap the models you have for the correct version, or are they scuffed-up now?
You can put 10's on the front, it's just that most people consider larger rears (relatively) as the preferred setup.
I think people have done front-10 rear-12.
Most people do front-8 rear-10. (it also depends on what tyres/suspension you have)
Cant you just swap the models you have for the correct version, or are they scuffed-up now?
VW Toe-rag V6 R-line.... no curry hooks...wtf ?
Gone: Avus Avant B7 RS4.... plus curry hooks !
Gone: Avus Avant B7 RS4.... plus curry hooks !
Re: Help! Spacer problem.
No, I didn't tighten them up. Hopefully they'll swap 'em for the right ones. We'll see. The place they came from doesn't seem to offer the 1655572.
Thanks for all the good info, anyway.
I have already seen this, which is what was making me feel uneasy:
Thanks for all the good info, anyway.
I have already seen this, which is what was making me feel uneasy:
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Re: Help! Spacer problem.
We have the correct ones in stock as always!
Yes that does happen in your pic if you use the wrong ones or don't follow the instructions inside the box.
Yes that does happen in your pic if you use the wrong ones or don't follow the instructions inside the box.
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Noggy Blue RS4 - 710N's | Supersprint Exhaust | RS6 Calipers/RS4 Discs | Aero Wipers | B7 rear wiper | Pioneer AVIC-F10BT | Alcantara dash | Alcantara headlining | 15mm spacers | Pentagon Tints/Supaglass | After-run mod | Carbon steering wheel | R8 engine bay caps | Brushed Alu plate plinth |
Re: Help! Spacer problem.
Thank you for your help. It was my RS4. 
I was also surprised when I opened the box and found this all flat spacers...
But I thought it was normal.
I'll mail the seller for an exchange between the 2 models, because his website doesn't list different models of 8 mm spacers, and espescially, the choice was made under "made, model" filters and so, the spacer should fit the RS4 b7.
H&R wrote on its notice that an exchange is always possible if the spacers were not used. I hope this is true...
I don't post so much on RS246, but I read everyday. Thank you again.
JP
I was also surprised when I opened the box and found this all flat spacers...
But I thought it was normal.I'll mail the seller for an exchange between the 2 models, because his website doesn't list different models of 8 mm spacers, and espescially, the choice was made under "made, model" filters and so, the spacer should fit the RS4 b7.
H&R wrote on its notice that an exchange is always possible if the spacers were not used. I hope this is true...
I don't post so much on RS246, but I read everyday. Thank you again.
JP
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