Spacers question

Post by **jjdsyd** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 12:46 pm

Hey guys - question. And, yes I searched before posting...

The consensus on spacers here seems to be 10mm all round. I am curious as to whether there is a rubbing issues with going any bigger? I know the RS5 guys are at 15mm front and 10mm rear. (I guess they're asymmetric since their rears poke out a bit more than the front..) BTW, I am not planning a drop so I am hoping there'll be even less risk of rubbing.

Tks in advance for any help.

Post by **matthew.lewis2** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 1:59 pm

15mm on rear have minor rub when compressing over table top speed humps sometimes if the speed is a touch too high. 10mm on fronts is no problem. My car is not lowered.

Post by **RIV** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 2:16 pm

I've got some 15mm hub centric H&R's for sale
Just saying!!

Post by **jjdsyd** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 8:41 pm

Ha. Got it tks guys.

Post by **redbullkid** » Sun Nov 16, 2014 12:48 am

I've got 15mm on the back and 12mm on the front with no rubbing

Post by **jjdsyd** » Sun Nov 16, 2014 11:49 am

One more question: with 10mm spacers, do I need new bolts or are the OEM bolts long enough? tks

Post by **jjdsyd** » Sun Nov 16, 2014 11:51 am

redbullkid wrote:I've got 15mm on the back and 12mm on the front with no rubbing

Ugh, just as I had resigned myself to the 10mm...

Post by **matthew.lewis2** » Sun Nov 16, 2014 11:51 am

To be safe I had new bolts supplied that were longer by an amount equal to the spacer width.

Post by **carsarecool** » Sun Nov 16, 2014 3:06 pm

10mm are enough and you do need bolts - I got the whole lot for £230.

Post by **Crash_Master** » Sun Nov 16, 2014 5:07 pm

Are we sure there are no rubbing issues with 15mm spacers on the rear with full compression? What about the handling characteristics?

Post by **matthew.lewis2** » Sun Nov 16, 2014 5:12 pm

Please refer to my earlier post, standard suspension with 15mm at rear, does rub a little when compressing over certain speed humps. Can be eliminated by going a touch slower than usual over the humps.

Post by **Revolution** » Mon Nov 17, 2014 6:00 pm

jjdsyd wrote:Hey guys - question. And, yes I searched before posting...

The consensus on spacers here seems to be 10mm all round. I am curious as to whether there is a rubbing issues with going any bigger? I know the RS5 guys are at 15mm front and 10mm rear. (I guess they're asymmetric since their rears poke out a bit more than the front..) BTW, I am not planning a drop so I am hoping there'll be even less risk of rubbing.

Tks in advance for any help.

Hi

B8 RS4 will take 10mm front and 15mm rear without any problems on stock wheels and suspension.

PM me if you would like a super special RS246 price for the whole lot delivered.

CheeRS

Little Glen

Post by **matthew.lewis2** » Mon Nov 17, 2014 6:02 pm

I must have a special stock rs4 then glen, standard 20" wheels, standard drc suspension, but my 15mm rear spacers do rub when coming down off table top speed humps a little too fast (it didn't rub before they were fitted)

Post by **Revolution** » Mon Nov 17, 2014 6:16 pm

Hi Lewis

Very special indeed as I am pretty sure the DRC was only part of the Sports suspension package. The stock car didn't have it.

I am happy to be corrected if I am wrong though.

CheeRS

Lil G

Post by **matthew.lewis2** » Mon Nov 17, 2014 6:20 pm

Ahh, I didn't realize there was a (lowered) sports suspension package on the B8. If that is the case that's probably why it rubs.

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