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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 07:04 AM
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FD wheels on a FC??

Hey i was just wondering if there is a way to get FD wheels on a FC 86 5 lug?? Ive tryed everything and i don't think they will ever work
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 07:06 AM
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spacers. big ones.
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 07:49 AM
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you'll need 25mm spacers all around. H&R used to make them, and now some other companies do as well. Try to do a few searches on 25mm spacers and FD wheels. This has ben discussed to death. There are many performance and safety issues with running FD wheels with the spacers....so read up!
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 08:46 AM
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been there. done that. lol

1" spacers via Ebay.
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 11:33 AM
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are 1 inch spacers safe?? or should i install longer studs??
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 11:55 AM
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autoRnD sells a kit

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=517525
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 12:04 PM
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my buddy didnt use spacers on his he just put them on it was funny but it looks good
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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I've seen it on a few FC's, looks pretty good IMO.
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by smokie
my buddy didnt use spacers on his he just put them on it was funny but it looks good

they dont go on without spacers. they hit the strut/shock.
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Wankel Warrior
are 1 inch spacers safe?? or should i install longer studs??
you should not use longer studs for thick spacers such as 25mm. The AutoRD and the H&R spacers are hubcentric spacers with their own studs. thats what makes them so expensive. They are the most safe wat to do thick spacers but they are still not very safe at that.

The longer studs are only good for thin spaces such as 5mm or so. thats it.
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 01:54 PM
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any more pics of FC's with them on?

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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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you can use a 1/4 inch spacer and the grind the strut lower spring seat slightly to clear the wheels.
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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^^ thats a no no
Old Nov 29, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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Thread closed. Covered in the FAQ for FC sticky thread, found at the top of this section.

You should alway read the FAQ for FC sticky thread before posting as it has the answers to many of the commonly asked questions such as the one this thread was started with
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