wheel spacers

[chris22]

Has anyone fiited spacers to there S3?
Where do I get them from, what sizes and how much????
Is it worth doing the mod, Im running std brakes.
Bass [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

[Paul-RS]

1.Yes
2.AmD or Forge is the usuall
3.I got 10mm front 15mm rear and new lockers. approx £160 (AmD)
some go for 10mm /10mm so the bolts are all same length
4.I needed them for the Porkers, and wanted to bring out the rear to match. A worth while cosmetic improvement, as it fully fills out the arches. Increases track width slightly too.

[TarmacTerrorist]

Both of my front spacers have collapsed (locating stub sheared off) thought the wheels needed balancing until I found the spacers in two bits and wheels floating around on what was left of the spacer. Won't be bothering putting anymore on the car again [img]images/graemlins/033102bad_1_prv.gif[/img]

[chris22]

Mmmm intresting. I thought RS4 came standard with spacers, or is it the style of the alloys.

Cheers Paul Ive heard of fitting spacers to clear different porkers but ive also heard a lot of probs, don't think im gonna bother [img]images/graemlins/boots.gif[/img]
Bass [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

[Paul-RS]

first time ive heard of a problem. there are alot of us with porker brakes that have no choice but use them.

[sitas3]

Paul, IIRC we only have to use the spacers with our brakes because of the design of the RSTT wheels. I'm sure that the 17" Avus is OK with this.

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[Paul-RS]

correct. Avus 17" you dont need spacers.

RSTT 18" you do, because of the shape of the back of the spokes.

[chris22]

Ive heard of probs on the rs4's before and s4's but not s3's.
Im running 18" RST's.... sod it I'll go with your advice.
Does it handler any better?
Bass [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

[Paul-RS]

Looks so much better [img]images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] especially the rear. Gives it a more aggressive stance.

personal choice on if you go 10mm/10mm or 10mm/15mm like me.

the latter does mean you have two lengths of bolts

Handling, well ive had 2 S3's now. both with/without spacers/Porkers and the latest one with Quattro GmBh lowered suspension, and it certaintly hasnt had a negative effect on handling. I think its made it more surefooted.

[chris22]

That's good cos Im running 18" RST's and Gmbh lowered.
I was a bit concerned about the wheels catching the arches.
My previously S3 had 17" avis and std suspension and seemed to handle better! or is it just me [img]images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]
Bass [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

[Paul-RS]

you can scuff the front inner arch liner on particularly rough roads, when making good progress [img]images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/sekret.gif[/img]

But mines been fine since i brought the tire pressures back up to 36psi instead of the 33psi they were on.

[DuncS3]

I have run 10mm spacers for a long while now with no problems. Agree with Paul, the car looks so much better with spacers on and I would recommend them 100%. No negative effects on handling either (and no rubbing either on 36 psi) running 18" RSTTs with lowered suspension.

Dunc [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

[Domcj]

Sorry to be a pain but I am a newbie to the S3 after driving VW's for years and here mentions of GmBH ?? What is this I know its for suspension but what ?

Cheers

[Paul-RS]

GmbH is equvalent to our Limited, after a company name

Gesellschaft mit begrenzter Haftung - a limited company

Its simply refered as Quattro GmbH suspension (optional lowered 20mm, uprated and stiffened upgrade) to avoid confusion against the standard fitted suspension to quattros...

[S3MUD]

So this is the standard suspension for s3's?