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Old 03-05-2008 | 10:22 AM
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hey i'm thinking about buying these https://my350z.com/forum/socal-marketplace/340608-fs-2-25mm-spacers-built-in-studs-w-rings.html and was wondering if there would be a noticable loss of power since i'm adding weight to the rear wheels. I have 19' g35 rays rims and would like the rear to fit more flush. Also would the handling get better since rears would have a wider stance? thanks for the help, i searched and didn't find any info on this topic so no need to go nuts and tell me to search.

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Old 03-05-2008 | 12:15 PM
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nothing your butt dyno would ever notice
Old 03-05-2008 | 12:18 PM
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The spacers weigh atmost a couple pounds a piece. Just make sure you go poo before you get in your Z and the weight will be negated.
Old 03-05-2008 | 01:26 PM
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the spacer is near the center of rotation for the wheels...so it's rotational mass isn't as big of a factor.
Old 03-05-2008 | 01:44 PM
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i think hes talkin about the weight of the wheels it will be farther off center making more heavier.
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This is a joke right?
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/\nice comment very childish
Old 03-05-2008 | 02:11 PM
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This is a joke right?
the way the title was written i honestly thought it was a joke. Very childish david very childish what a noob.
Old 03-05-2008 | 06:52 PM
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I just wanted to attract attention to the tread and get some answers from people who had them. thanks for the help guys, i'm going to get them.
Old 03-05-2008 | 07:18 PM
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No.I dont think you will loose power at all. it will look sweeet tho =)
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Hmmm...me too!
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I do find it interesting that people spend a lot of $$ buying lightweight wheels, and then add weights (spacers) to these expensive wheels. I suppose the way to dismiss this concern is that you add weight to the axle and not the wheel.

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Originally Posted by Ilov350ZEE
i think hes talkin about the weight of the wheels it will be farther off center making more heavier.
How is being 25mm further out going to make it "heavier"? Your post seems a bit more "childish" and, more importantly, uninformed than davidv's.
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Originally Posted by dutchboy350Z
How is being 25mm further out going to make it "heavier"? Your post seems a bit more "childish" and, more importantly, uninformed than davidv's.
i have the answer hes related to kayfunk.
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davidv is an asshat, all he has to contribute is smart-*** one-liners(look up all his posts)

Originally Posted by first350
the spacer is near the center of rotation for the wheels...so it's rotational mass isn't as big of a factor.
this is true, although they will still add rotational mass.
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Originally Posted by jerzefigga
davidv is my lover, all i want is to lick his *** (ill post pics soon)



this is true, although they will still add rotational mass.
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Originally Posted by jerzefigga
davidv is an asshat, all he has to contribute is smart-*** one-liners(look up all his posts)



this is true, although they will still add rotational mass.
Hey einstein ... I'm not sure if you know what an actual wheel spacer is, but I can assure it won't be rotating with the wheel.

Then again maybe you don't know what the definition of "rotational mass" is.

I think you were better off just lurking here.

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Old 03-06-2008 | 07:58 PM
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I just had mine installed. Coming from a guy who's peculiar and **** retentive to the point where I notice every little obscurity...

Didn't notice jack sh*t different with the spacers in terms of power. Handling, on the other hand, does feel improved.
Old 03-06-2008 | 08:04 PM
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Oh, for **** sakes. Do you notice if you have a small bag of groceries in the car? Same thing.


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