My H&R 15mm track spacers
05-26-2003, 09:32 PM
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Hmm...I read that King Pin inclingthing
Dunno, guess we'll see. Don't think a 15mm spacer is going to do anything at all. Were recomended by Butler Tire Atlanta (butlertire.com), they do a lot of high end tuning like Merced, Audi, Porshe, Ferrari, BMW. They should know what their talking about..
05-26-2003, 09:41 PM
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Here's an illustration.
<img src="http://autozine.kyul.net/technical_school/handling/kingpin.jpg">
The pivot point should project through the center of the tire. Changing the geometry can lead to poor feel, handling, tire life, suspension longevity and etc.
A little more specific <a href="http://autozine.kyul.net/technical_school/handling/tech_handling_6.htm">explanation</a>.
Mike
The pivot point should project through the center of the tire. Changing the geometry can lead to poor feel, handling, tire life, suspension longevity and etc.
A little more specific <a href="http://autozine.kyul.net/technical_school/handling/tech_handling_6.htm">explanation</a>.
Mike
05-26-2003, 09:43 PM
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Where to start
MY OPINION!!!
I measured the gap between the tire and the wheel hub on both the front and the back tires. Their is a greater gap between the tire and the wheel hub on the back wheels. If you look closely at it stock you can kinda tell also.
So widing the track in the back(15mm)a little more than in the front(8mm) makes it look like all 4 wheels have the same gap between the tire and the wheel hub.
Hopefully didn't loose anyone.
I have quattro, and I'mm not sure if it will wear different. Know someone whos been running a staggered spacer fitment on their a6 4.2 for almost 3 years now. No problems so far.
I measured the gap between the tire and the wheel hub on both the front and the back tires. Their is a greater gap between the tire and the wheel hub on the back wheels. If you look closely at it stock you can kinda tell also.
So widing the track in the back(15mm)a little more than in the front(8mm) makes it look like all 4 wheels have the same gap between the tire and the wheel hub.
Hopefully didn't loose anyone.
I have quattro, and I'mm not sure if it will wear different. Know someone whos been running a staggered spacer fitment on their a6 4.2 for almost 3 years now. No problems so far.
05-26-2003, 09:46 PM
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Got the..
If you go to evolutionsports.com, and when you get to their homepage, you can choose what car you have...A4 1.8t quattro etc... Then it will let you browse all the products made for that car. Then you just go to the track spacers section, and it will show you all the available H&R track spacers for the Audi. Think they make 5mm, 8mm, 15mm, etc...(come in pairs) I got the 15mm pair for the back wheels, you also have to buy extended bolts (shows you how), and 8mm for the front wheels + extended bolts....
05-26-2003, 09:49 PM
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Yeah that makes sense...but with 8mm, or 15mm
it shouldnt hurt you. Known someone who did the same setup on his a6 4.2 for almost 3 years and has had no problems
05-26-2003, 09:59 PM
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Each car will be affected differently.
It was discussed in greater depth in this <a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/1035983.phtml">thread</a>.
Like the great BOV debate. It's something that needs to be designed into the geometry.
A 15MM spacer can wear out your wheel bearings, among other things, but it doesn't necessarilly mean it will happen. Like everything that is done to a car it takes careful consideration. If you accept that responsibility, with the possibility that handling/feel "may" be worse (or possibly better, depending on how the suspension was designed from the factory), then go ahead.
I just feel like a lot of this type of information isn't discussed here enough.
Mike
Like the great BOV debate. It's something that needs to be designed into the geometry.
A 15MM spacer can wear out your wheel bearings, among other things, but it doesn't necessarilly mean it will happen. Like everything that is done to a car it takes careful consideration. If you accept that responsibility, with the possibility that handling/feel "may" be worse (or possibly better, depending on how the suspension was designed from the factory), then go ahead.
I just feel like a lot of this type of information isn't discussed here enough.
Mike