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Old May 19, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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Car: 92 Z28 convertible
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What size spacers are you guys using? I orginaly bought 2 1/4 inch spacers for the front, but since then Ive upgrade to C-5 front brakes, and that uses a C5 rotor to slip fit over the rotor/hub assembly now. So, the C5 rotor thickness at the hat is about a 1/4 inch putting me at a 2 1/2 inch spaced out in the front.

Ive heard you can run a 2 inch spacer in the front without problems? So my "fix" would be to run 1 3/4 spacer now? With the rotors extra 1/4 in giving me a 2 in total? My wheels now in the front do stick out past the fenders about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch or so, and I think it looks awful. What do you think? Thanks.
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Old May 19, 2004 | 09:35 AM
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From: Lowell, MA
Car: 91 Formula, 95 GT
Engine: 5.7, 5.0
Transmission: T5, T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42:1, ???
I run 2" adapters with no problems. The wheels come right up to the fender, but not past it. I was thinking of doing the LS1 front brakes which add .3" to each side. If I feel they stick out too far I would go with 1.7" or so adapters to keep my 2" spacing. Go to Skulte.com
Give them a call or shoot them an e-mail. Explain to them what you want. They can make it for you.

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Old May 19, 2004 | 09:38 AM
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Car: 92 Z28 convertible
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Axle/Gears: 4.10 stk 10 bolt
I got my adapters from Skulte years back. Was just wondering what some peoples thoughts were.
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Old May 19, 2004 | 11:43 PM
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Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
Lock is running a set of my LS1 brakes and 2.25" spacers and he has no problems, but for upgrade kits such as the C5, C4, and LS1, I recommend only using a 2" spacer up front for just a bit more room.

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Old May 20, 2004 | 12:29 AM
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I'm using skulte 2" spacers in the front (the rims i have were originally bought and used on my old 93 Camaro) and they fit nice.
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Old May 23, 2004 | 12:57 AM
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I just bought a new set of (4) 2" spacers for $200. I love them. Like 91Formula says, the come right up to the fender but not past. PM me if you want to get a set cheap.
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