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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by kbee » Tue Jan 01, 2019 7:16 pm

Hi Having given up trying to find the answer in the search system can I be a pain and ask the best type and size of spacers for my 35is thanks
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Post by warmasice » Thu Jan 03, 2019 2:18 am

Is your car lowered?
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Post by SteveSmith » Thu Jan 03, 2019 8:28 am

Also what wheels and specs?

When I had my m326 wheels on and lowered on Eibachs I believe it was a 12mm spacer I ran on the rear. Much more and it would scrub badly on the arch liner. This was also with a 255/35 tyre.

A 12mm front spacer is absolutely perfect but you won’t be able to push the rears out enough to match so I ditched the front spacer all together.

I now have different wheels which are wider so no need for spacers and switched to h&r front springs to get the front end down some more.

Hope this is of some help :thumbsup:
28i M Sport - Alpine White / Canberra Beige, 19" M359’s, H&R’s / Eibachs, BMS Stage 1 - 271bhp, Front Splitter, CF Rear Lip, Alcantara Steering Wheel and Brembo 4 pots

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Post by warmasice » Fri Jan 04, 2019 3:24 am

I'm running 12mm rear (hub centric) and 3mm front (wheel sits on hub lip no problem). Car is lowered on Eibachs. Front and rear bolts are all new and longer by 12 and 3mm.

The front and rear arches extend the same distance from the wheels/tyres so look spot on.

SteveSmith (and others) gave me lots of advice and I'm happy with the way the car sits. I've yet to update my forum sig though!)
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Post by kbee » Mon Jan 07, 2019 9:10 pm

thanks for that the car is not yet lowered , I have not yet got my head around which wheel is which will find out and check. I would also appreciate some advice on best kit to use to lower and by how much cheers
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Post by kbee » Mon Jan 07, 2019 9:15 pm

Warmasice just noticed my wheels are those in the pic on your post running 255 x 35 x 19 s Dunlop pilot sports
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Post by warmasice » Sat Jan 12, 2019 9:25 pm

kbee wrote: Mon Jan 07, 2019 9:15 pm Warmasice just noticed my wheels are those in the pic on your post running 255 x 35 x 19 s Dunlop pilot sports
Running factory tyre sizes. Bridgestone RFT 255 30 19 on the rear. 225 35 19 on the front.
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Post by kbee » Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:41 pm

took your advice fitted 20mm rear and 15 front on 35is no rubbing looks great
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