Installing 20mm spacers & Black Kidney Grill!

Recdog11 · 10-27-2015, 09:01 PM

I just got my 20mm H&R spacers and Blk Kidney grill from Ben ( thanks Ben)

Im going to try and install both tommrw before work.
I didnt have much to go on with wich spacers id like best..im hoping 20mm on all 4 is the sweet spot...any feedback?

twelve535i · 10-27-2015, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Recdog11

I just got my 20mm H&R spacers and Blk Kidney grill from Ben ( thanks Ben)

Im going to try and install both tommrw before work.
I didnt have much to go on with wich spacers id like best..im hoping 20mm on all 4 is the sweet spot...any feedback?

No comments on the spacers, but be prepared to be pissed off with the grille installation

Recdog11 · 10-27-2015, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by twelve535i

No comments on the spacers, but be prepared to be pissed off with the grille installation

oh hell no...Im having my body guy do it..lol I wouldnt even dream of attempting that..

Kzang · 10-27-2015, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by twelve535i

No comments on the spacers, but be prepared to be pissed off with the grille installation

+1 now that the weather is getting colder too!

SlammedR8 · 10-27-2015, 09:46 PM

Post pics with the 20mm spacers installed

Doanster · 10-27-2015, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Recdog11

oh hell no...Im having my body guy do it..lol I wouldnt even dream of attempting that..

C'mon man. You don't want to join our exclusive society? You know, the one where the secret handshake is to show off the scratches/scars on the tops of our hands and fingers?!?

Recdog11 · 10-27-2015, 09:53 PM

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C'mon man. You don't want to join our exclusive society? You know, the one where the secret handshake is to show off the scratches/scars on the tops of our hands and fingers?!?

LOL

Even if I tried..would be ugly!

Im not talented with stuff like that..im as graceful as a bull.
Luckily my friend owns a body shop

Recdog11 · 10-27-2015, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SlammedR8

Post pics with the 20mm spacers installed

Will do ASAP

artem123 · 10-27-2015, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Recdog11

Will do ASAP

Before and after pictures are MUST!!!)))

///M3PIMP · 10-27-2015, 10:23 PM

Good luck
Can't wait for pics

r33_RGSport · 10-27-2015, 10:32 PM

@Recdog11 , can't wait for the pictures.
Appreciate the business.

Taran.J · 10-27-2015, 11:12 PM

Yup I'm interested in spacers too. If they look good r33_RGSport send me an invoice too

elisiX · 10-28-2015, 04:50 AM

Noted: Don't try and install upgrade grill!

Alan l. · 10-28-2015, 07:38 AM

Its a good idea to put a little anti seize on the back of the spacer during install so they don't become stuck on the hub. I use to never do this step and it was always a pain to remove the spacers. With anti seize they pop right off without even using tools.

Alan

Kzang · 10-28-2015, 08:08 AM

The satisfaction of installing and modding the car yourself is enough of a reason to DIY it regardless of the pain!

s1k0ne · 10-28-2015, 10:16 AM

grill install is not that hard at all.

just take off the intake cap and start working from there. whole process should take like 20 min. all you need is one flat head screwdriver.

spacers.. well that's easy too as long as you have a jack and a torque wrench

stewy604 · 10-28-2015, 10:21 AM

^^^ I'm with you on that one, I didn't have an issue with installing my replacement grilles. Took about 15 mins start to finish. +1 for pics after spacers.

Line Drive · 10-28-2015, 11:01 AM

Dying for pictures here!

hamh · 10-28-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by stewy604

^^^ I'm with you on that one, I didn't have an issue with installing my replacement grilles. Took about 15 mins start to finish. +1 for pics after spacers.

Lol, if I have friend who owns a bodyshop like Recdog11, I'd let the guys at the shop do it. It won't take much time from most of you ,but it's a pain to install it. And physically pain too because your hands will get scratch.

Recdog11 · 10-28-2015, 12:35 PM

K spacers are onon.. Couldn't do the grill today.. Was running late and had to go into work.

The spacer are perfect.. I'm sorry but this site Wil not let me upload high mega pix pic?
I'll mess with it tommrw on my pc

20mm looks mean aggressive.. Not over done at all.. N H&R as always is perfect fit.

Just had her on the highway... It's probably in mind but feels like she's grabbing and tracking even better.. Lol again probably in my mind... But feels awesome n looks mean as a M F r

Recdog11 · 10-28-2015, 03:51 PM

Hers a few quick shots to get an idea..terrible weather today in NYC

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eastondle · 10-28-2015, 03:59 PM

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Hers a few quick shots to get an idea..terrible weather today in NYC

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Looks good! I think the magic number would be 15/20 for the 20" M sport wheels. As long as you're happy, then that's all that matters.

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Alan l. Major General 5453 Rep 8,815 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	Its a good idea to put a little anti seize on the back of the spacer during install so they don't become stuck on the hub. I use to never do this step and it was always a pain to remove the spacers. With anti seize they pop right off without even using tools. Alan __________________
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