#342028 - 12/08/11 11:47 AM
Re: Spacers
[Re: Goodyear]
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The wheel catching with 20.5mm is wrong unless you go extremely low (over 40mm). I've got bilstein B12 suspension and 20.5mm spacers with absolutely no issues.
That is with the standard 205/40/17 wheels. I have managed to get them to rub slightly once (for a tiny split second) when I was doing 95+mph down a fairly bumpy country road trying to keep up with my friend's 350z (private road of course ). This was exceptional circumstances though and I don't expect to do it again anytime soon.
One thing to note, if you feel behind where the bumper joins the arch edge, there is a pretty sharp spike that sticks towards a tyres slightly. Well worth making sure you're not going to rub therefore.
I would say go for the 20.5mm spacers. They set the rear end off great and are no more difficult to fit.
I imagine the reason Goodyear's rub is something to do with the standard suspension in his car. The ST is firmer.
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#342030 - 12/08/11 08:56 PM
Re: Spacers
[Re: redstLee]
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I have coilovers with 12.5mm spacers on the rear, I wouldn't want anymore tbh
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#342032 - 13/08/11 08:23 AM
Re: Spacers
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i find the 12.5 are awesome, on the track on sunday they increase grip on the rear but not too much to make you understeer, the back was still able to slightly slide 
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#342039 - 05/09/11 07:42 PM
Re: Spacers
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Are these the correct ones?? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V...en#ht_500wt_922Although it does say lower down "(MK6 Fiesta) spacer will need modifying to accomodate abs sensor"
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#342041 - 05/09/11 08:47 PM
Re: Spacers
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No, it's not true, the spacer does not need to be modified (at least for the facelift which I have), I fit the 20.5mm to mine and the ABS sensor plugged back in absolutely fine with no modifications and works a treat.
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#342044 - 06/09/11 06:50 AM
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Sorry fixed link. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170686236372?s...49#ht_500wt_922If these are correct i'll get a set they look like the same as others posted,
Edited by GR3G (06/09/11 06:55 AM)
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#342046 - 06/09/11 10:46 AM
Re: Spacers
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Cheers mate  do you have any issues with your wheels catching the arches on 20.5mm as i see you have coilovers?? Edit/ seems ebay price works out cheaper as the postage is free where as its £9.36  on part box
Edited by GR3G (06/09/11 10:49 AM)
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#342047 - 06/09/11 05:04 PM
Re: Spacers
[Re: GR3G]
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Just picked the 12.5mm spacers from my local ford dealer ! And instantly painted them matt black. Thanks guys for your fast help !
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#342049 - 06/09/11 10:56 PM
Re: Spacers
[Re: steviehouse]
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Wow! I didn't pay £9.36 for postage. I think I spent up to £30 or something so that I got free postage.
No issues with rubbing what so ever, it's all good. You'll like them, even at 12.5mm.
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