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Improving the stance

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by 458Spider2013, Jun 4, 2022.

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  1. 458Spider2013

    458Spider2013 Karting

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    I was looking at a 3/4 profile angle of my car the other day and came to the conclusion that the rear wheels need to come out about 25mm or so. The rear wheels look sunken as compared to the fronts offset.

    I know, I know - Who am I to question the Ferrari suspension engineers. OK that said, I'm going to pull the trigger.

    My dilemma is this...I need the type of spacer that has screws that connect to the hub because I want to use my existing black T80 titanium bolts I purchased. I looked at Hill engineering but they offer nothing in both 25mm nor fitment for 458 in that style, only simple spacing rings that require long bolts.

    Anyone found anything that may work?
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  3. 458Spider2013

    458Spider2013 Karting

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    This is perfect, but as I asked are these simple rings in which you need extended bolts? I need the type that bolt into the oem holes but have new holes so I can used my bolts I paid $600 for.

    But yes I’m digging 15/20mm…perhaps 25mm is a bit too much
     
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  6. FerrariCognoscenti

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    I’m also interested in spacers but primarily have avoided them for two reasons:

    1) I track my car often and don’t know if spacers are good for cars on the racetrack.

    2) I have hill engineering OEM length titanium bolts and don’t want to buy a new set for $1000. Seems like these Novitec spacers solve this problem and let you use OEM length bolts?
     
  7. 458Spider2013

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    I don't track my car so I just went with this.....

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/382972062851?fits=Year:2015|Engine+-+Liter_Display:4.5L|Trim:Base+Coupe+2-Door|Model:458+Italia|Make:Ferrari|Submodel:Base|Engine:4.5L+4499CC+V8+GAS+DOHC+Naturally+Aspirated&hash=item592ae9ec83:g:NLIAAOSwoPRc6QrR


    The dark secret is this company makes the spacers for H & R. Identical to H & R but powder coated black and rebranded. A fifth of the price of Novitec. The only issue is the minimum height of the spacer is 25mm due to the short bolt head height. I'm with you in the fact that my custom bolts must be used in my set up. Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  8. 458Spider2013

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    If anyone is interested in a pair of black anodized 25mm hub centric spacers for their rear, pm me. They accidentally sent me 4 pieces and I only need 2. And yes, you do use your original bolts with these. This company Blox, mills the spacers for H & R. Top quality.

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