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Grapple spacers

PostPosted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 11:07 am
by Rad-Daljac
What are people's thoughts on Grapple spacers or spacers in general
From what I've heard they are Subaru specific

Re: Grapple spacers

PostPosted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 1:42 pm
by sheppo9
Wheel spacers?
Under 5mm slip on is ok on the stock studs - but why bother, what's 5mm going to? Unless you need brake clearance.
Any bigger than 5mm you need bolt on (or extended studs).

Re: Grapple spacers

PostPosted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 7:56 pm
by Rad-Daljac
sheppo9 wrote:Wheel spacers?
Under 5mm slip on is ok on the stock studs - but why bother, what's 5mm going to? Unless you need brake clearance.
Any bigger than 5mm you need bolt on (or extended studs).


I want the wheels to fill out the guards better and give it a more stance look and road presence
plus it would give it wider/fatter look
No break up upgrading as of yet...
Can you trust the spacer?

Re: Grapple spacers

PostPosted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 9:59 am
by sheppo9
You'd need like 25mm spacers to 'fill the guards', but then you've still got 7" wide wheels.
I wouldn't bother.

You can trust spacers if you torque the wheels up correctly and re-check them every now and again.

Re: Grapple spacers

PostPosted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 10:38 am
by renan_don18
sheppo9 wrote:You'd need like 25mm spacers to 'fill the guards', but then you've still got 7" wide wheels.
I wouldn't bother.

You can trust spacers if you torque the wheels up correctly and re-check them every now and again.


I agree, just leave it until you buy wheels with the exact specs you want. Plus if cops happen to know their stuff and see it then you'll have some trouble.

Re: Grapple spacers

PostPosted: Sat Sep 06, 2014 9:20 am
by RX25SE
Also, in Vic (and I assume all other states) spacers are not permitted under roadworthy regulations.

As above, get some wheels that give the look you are after.

Re: Grapple spacers

PostPosted: Sat Sep 06, 2014 1:06 pm
by Manaz
RX25SE wrote:Also, in Vic (and I assume all other states) spacers are not permitted under roadworthy regulations.

As above, get some wheels that give the look you are after.


Spacers (and PCD adapters) are illegal on road-driven cars in all Australian states and territories, unless they were factory-fitted (and thus received ADR approval).

Re: Grapple spacers

PostPosted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 12:36 pm
by agro
But I bought it like that mr officer, so what is the best way to do this? I am too intrigued and would like to keep my stock rims as I like them

Re: Grapple spacers

PostPosted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 8:41 pm
by Manaz
agro wrote:But I bought it like that mr officer, so what is the best way to do this? I am too intrigued and would like to keep my stock rims as I like them


If you're caught with them, you'll be defected. If you have an accident and the insurer thinks they contributed, you'll lose your insurance.