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  1. Mera

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    #1 Mera, Apr 11, 2007
    Having just ordered the 25 mm rears and the 15 mm front spacers for my 348 I have this concern about handling issues. I am generally not an aggressive driver. I may push it some in a corner some but I will certainly not tend to try to push it to any limits for fear of loosing control. How will my 348 handle with these spacers for normal and occasional conservative aggressive driving? I have seen several negative comments on how a 348 handles with the 15 mm front spacers. I want the 15 mm front spacers for the look. They make the car look much more aggressive. I will sacrifice handling for looks.

    Rodney Dickman
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  2. Ricambi America

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    #2 Ricambi America, Apr 11, 2007
    15mm only in the front would indeed be a problem. 25 in the back, 15 in the front, gives you a net improvement of 10mm. A good thing.

    I have run 25/15 on the track for several years with no problem.
     
  3. BT

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    #3 BT, Apr 11, 2007
    Agree. I would not worry, just make sure the bolts on the type 2 spacers are torqued properly. Handling should be improved.
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  4. vvassallo

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    #4 vvassallo, Apr 11, 2007
    With the 15's in front, be mindful of turning sharpely until u r sure there is no contact with the fender lip.
     
  5. speedy_sam

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    #5 speedy_sam, Apr 11, 2007
    I have the 25 spacer in the rear and no spacer at the front. It handles just fine.

    Tuning the car just for the looks seems dangerous to me - it all looks good till it crashes into the wall ;)
     
  6. bcwawright

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    #6 bcwawright, Apr 11, 2007
    You got that right Sameer........one crash can turn your looker into trash....lol
     
  7. bcwawright

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    #7 bcwawright, Apr 11, 2007
    Rodney, if you're not tracking the car or driving aggressively like you say...the spacers should be fine......Be sure to check clearances like Vince said so that nothing is hitting or rubbing at full steering lock and fully compressed suspension.......after installing make sure camber and toe haven't changed...shouldn't, but just check to make sure.
     
  8. gothspeed

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    #8 gothspeed, Apr 11, 2007
    Has anyone run the 25mm in the rear and nothing/stock in the front ??? I think the front offset looks fine IMO !!
     
  9. speedy_sam

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    #9 speedy_sam, Apr 11, 2007
    Me. No issues at all. It is fine on the track as well.
     
  10. gothspeed

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    #10 gothspeed, Apr 11, 2007
    Cool!! Thanks! That is the route I will be going, 25mm rear and stock front :)!
     
  11. bcwawright

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    #11 bcwawright, Apr 11, 2007
    So your tuning for looks....hmmmmmm
     
  12. gothspeed

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    #12 gothspeed, Apr 11, 2007
    Both! I have heard this combo works well on other posts. :)
     
  13. bcwawright

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    #13 bcwawright, Apr 11, 2007
    Cool......guess I can sell those 12" wide rear wheels......lol
     
  14. BT

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    #14 BT, Apr 11, 2007
    Same here. I had the 15 mm in the front but took them off. I chipped up the finish on the longer bolts when installing them with an impact wrench.
    :)
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  15. bcwawright

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    #15 bcwawright, Apr 11, 2007
    Ouch!!!!......guess I'm gonna get that aluminum sockett that everyone is talking about.
     
  16. mgtr1990

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    #16 mgtr1990, Apr 11, 2007
    Ditto had the same set up on my 355 with no problems.
     
  17. gothspeed

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    #17 gothspeed, Apr 11, 2007
    12" :eek: what kind are they??

    So you kept the rear 25mm on??

    BTW since you took those front 15mm spacers off, means you have a 15mm set to sell ;). PM me if interested :)
     
  18. vvassallo

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    #18 vvassallo, Apr 11, 2007
    I can't tell if the 355 goons hijacked this thread or not...

    A 348 Series Speciale and Spider use rear wheels with a built-in 25mm spacer and no changes to the fronts. This was to answer criticism for the car's quirky handling at speed.
     
  19. Mera

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    #19 Mera, Apr 11, 2007
    Good to know it will be OK. I did get the special socket. Thanks for the input. I had wondered if I should get maybe 5-10 mm spacers for the front instead.


    Rodney Dickman
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  20. bcwawright

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    #20 bcwawright, Apr 11, 2007
    Now that your good to go...don't forget to post some pics after the mods...
     
  21. bcwawright

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    #21 bcwawright, Apr 11, 2007
    OOOH behave Vince.......355 goones...come on now...we help you 348 guys out all the time.
     
  22. gothspeed

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    #22 gothspeed, Apr 11, 2007
    :eek: WTF!!! Goons????? :(

    After all we have done to live in peace with the "brotherhood" :rolleyes: I can't believe my ears :mad:
     
  23. vegas1

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    #23 vegas1, Apr 12, 2007
    Post some pics when you fit the spacers.

    On a peripheral note, do standard 348 wheels for ordinary road use need torqueing or is it only necessary when spacers are fitted.
     
  24. PAP 348

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    #24 PAP 348, Apr 13, 2007


    Make sure they are FT..............f*cken tight. :D:D
    Or torque the wheel bolts to 74ft/pds. ;);)
     
  25. bcwawright

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    #25 bcwawright, Apr 13, 2007
    Just dreamin...lol. Since it looks as though I'm NEVER going to get a set of 355CH wheels I'll probably go with 360CH(18" which is wider than the following 19"ers and lighter too) or Stradale(19")..maybe even 430(19") wheels redone in charcoal metallic.....I think the offsets in these wheels is more than a 355 which may preclude having to add spacers.
     
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