BMS 12mm Spacers Installed!

JMD · 06-03-2017, 09:41 PM

....a few before and after pics of my BMS 12mm spacer install!

All I can say is the difference,...to me,...is 'visually stunning'!!

...I should have done this on day 2.

Mbdurham17 · 06-03-2017, 10:29 PM

Nice yep makes a world of difference

hjl113 · 06-04-2017, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JMD

....a few before and after pics of my BMW 12mm spacer install!

All I can say is the difference,...to me,...is 'visually stunning'!!

...I should have done this on day 2.

Did you do both front and back?
How is the driving dynamic?

It should affect it so I'm wondering how much impact it has on performance.

Lowflight · 06-04-2017, 04:20 AM

I put 10mm on the rear and left the front stock. The front and rear line up perfect. I had some 8mm on the front but it looked dumb imho. The rear needs spacers vs stock for sure.

M5_Brandoe · 06-04-2017, 06:21 AM

Nice. I am running 12mm all around as well. Day and night difference !!

JMD · 06-04-2017, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by hjl113

Did you do both front and back?
How is the driving dynamic?

It should affect it so I'm wondering how much impact it has on performance.

Yes sir, I did front and rear! I was considering 12F/15R,...but decided not to after seeing how happy some were with their BMS 12mm spacer installs.

I would be surprised if BMW didn't offer this as part of some Competition Pkg,....and seriously mark-up the hardware (...the spacers).

As for how they feel,....I only had time to go around the block in my area! Traffic in my area is wall-to-wall nearly all day on Saturdays during beach season.

I know for sure,...at least for me, you have a sense of more 'confidence' as a result of having a 'wider track' all around. Which makes for a sense of the experience being 'priceless'! IMHO.

JMD · 06-04-2017, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Lowflight

I put 10mm on the rear and left the front stock. The front and rear line up perfect. I had some 8mm on the front but it looked dumb imho. The rear needs spacers vs stock for sure.

Suweeeet! But once you go 12mm,...there's no going back.

Lowflight · 06-04-2017, 11:09 AM

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Suweeeet! But once you go 12mm,...there's no going back.

Tried that and immediately started seeing more rock dusting behind front tires.

carrera2RSL · 06-04-2017, 03:32 PM

I have no issues running 15/15 and it looks great, still under the arches but more room at the front visually

carrera2RSL · 06-04-2017, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hjl113

Did you do both front and back?
How is the driving dynamic?

It should affect it so I'm wondering how much impact it has on performance.

I have run F/R, 10/10, 12/10, 12/12, 13,12, 15/13, 15/15

Regarding feel and balance keeping them equal I believe helps. My two favourite options for feel are 12/12 and 15/15, for looks definitely 15/15

hjl113 · 06-05-2017, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JMD

Yes sir, I did front and rear! I was considering 12F/15R,...but decided not to after seeing how happy some were with their BMS 12mm spacer installs.

I would be surprised if BMW didn't offer this as part of some Competition Pkg,....and seriously mark-up the hardware (...the spacers).

As for how they feel,....I only had time to go around the block in my area! Traffic in my area is wall-to-wall nearly all day on Saturdays during beach season.

I know for sure,...at least for me, you have a sense of more 'confidence' as a result of having a 'wider track' all around. Which makes for a sense of the experience being 'priceless'! IMHO.

Thanks!
Though I'm wondering what kind of effect there would be near the cornering limits

steeve13m · 06-05-2017, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JMD

....a few before and after pics of my BMS 12mm spacer install!

All I can say is the difference,...to me,...is 'visually stunning'!!

...I should have done this on day 2.

cool but not cool if your car is lowered as there might be rubbing issues

josec70 · 06-05-2017, 08:07 PM

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cool but not cool if your car is lowered as there might be rubbing issues

There should be no rubbing issues on 12/12 setup even if lowered; I had this same setup on both H&R and KW HAS with stock wheels with zero rubbing issues.

steeve13m · 06-05-2017, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by josec70

There should be no rubbing issues on 12/12 setup even if lowered; I had this same setup on both H&R and KW HAS with stock wheels with zero rubbing issues.

my 305 rear tires have zero extra room for spacers with AC Schnitzer lowering springs and 10.5 HRE's...so it depends on each application

josec70 · 06-05-2017, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by steeve13m

my 305 rear tires have zero extra room for spacers with AC Schnitzer lowering springs and 10.5 HRE's...so it depends on each application

Agreed, was referring to stock wheel setup.

I'm on 21x11" rears and 305's and lowered with zero rubbing issues. Are you looking for more aggressive fitment; I would assume HRE fitment is spot on.

Anyways, not a big fan of spacers ... look good but don't feel all that good IMO.

carrera2RSL · 06-06-2017, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by josec70

There should be no rubbing issues on 12/12 setup even if lowered; I had this same setup on both H&R and KW HAS with stock wheels with zero rubbing issues.

No rubbing issues 15/15 and lowered on KW V3

lsturbointeg · 06-06-2017, 05:40 AM

nice and flush!

M5_Brandoe · 06-06-2017, 10:12 AM

I'm curious. I see everyone has mixed feelings on spacers. How's your ride with them ? Any shaking above 80mph ?

I didn't have any issues, feels stock with a more aggressive look. I had my wheels rebalanced with the spacers, so maybe that's what people are not doing.

carrera2RSL · 06-06-2017, 10:24 AM

I have no vibration or other issues. You must fit properly. ie with clean hub faces, especially on the nose. Nothing clever if you fit wheels with dirty backs, get an uneven fit you will have/may vibration problems, same with spacers. They are perfectly safe and perfectly okay. I fitted spacers on other cars and did many laps around SPA/Nurburg etc with no issues !

bgboost · 06-06-2017, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by M5_Brandoe

I'm curious. I see everyone has mixed feelings on spacers. How's your ride with them ? Any shaking above 80mph ?

I didn't have any issues, feels stock with a more aggressive look. I had my wheels rebalanced with the spacers, so maybe that's what people are not doing.

I installed 12MM spacers a week or so ago. No vibrations at all under 85MPH. > 90 I get a slight vibration...not sure a fix yet.

JMD · 06-06-2017, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by M5_Brandoe

I'm curious. I see everyone has mixed feelings on spacers. How's your ride with them ? Any shaking above 80mph ?

I didn't have any issues, feels stock with a more aggressive look. I had my wheels rebalanced with the spacers, so maybe that's what people are not doing.

Although, I did take it around the block,...I wasn't able to do any hwy speeds! I will in a few minutes. Will update this post.

M5_Brandoe · 06-06-2017, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JMD

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Originally Posted by M5_Brandoe

I'm curious. I see everyone has mixed feelings on spacers. How's your ride with them ? Any shaking above 80mph ?

I didn't have any issues, feels stock with a more aggressive look. I had my wheels rebalanced with the spacers, so maybe that's what people are not doing.

Although, I did take it around the block,...I wasn't able to do any hwy speeds! I will in a few minutes. Will update this post.

Yea hwy speeds will tell you everything. Looking good !!!!

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