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Old Jul 13, 2017 | 05:58 PM
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Default Spacers For STi Saloon

Hi all,

i was was looking at getting some spacers for my 2012 WRX STi saloon to fill the arches better. I know that there is a debate on wether they are any good or not, though does anyone have any recommendations on which brands to go for and what size fits best - I was thinking H&R 20mm?

Also, I have the standard 18" Prodrive wheels and wondered do they fit as standard?

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Old Jul 13, 2017 | 08:06 PM
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I used Perrin 15mm spacers which use longer studs i.e. Old studs knocked out and new longer studs fitted thru the hubs with a 15mm hub-centric alloy spacer.
Personally I didn't want to bolt on a spacer to the hub and then use the 'spacer bolts' to attach the wheel.
Obviously cheap ones can break but better ones are absolutely fine - IIRC Andy Forrest used to run some on his car... enough said.
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Old Jul 14, 2017 | 06:40 AM
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Thanks, so many mixed reviews about. I've been looking at the Perrin spacers, how difficult is it to replace the studs?
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Old Jul 15, 2017 | 04:19 PM
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Default Apparently ...

I didn't fit them ... but I was told 'they might be tough to knock out BUT were easy ,,,,

Perrin parts are very well made - up to 15mm and you get longerstuds.

i usually order from Rallysportdirect USA online or direct from Perrin USA.
VERY QUICK delivery plus a little import tax.
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