Ecs Tuning Wheel Spacers Installed

1LegitM235i · 09-26-2015, 12:07 AM

Installed my ECS Tuning wheel spacers tonight. 12.5mm on the fronts and 15mm on the rears. Straight forward installation, no modifications or removal of dust cover necessary. I'll take some pics tomorrow with the wheels on. So for now, here are some pics of the spacers.

Drove a little bit after the installation and felt the car a little more planted, but still a bit wobbly on turns. Springs are definitely next on the install list.

13beamer · 10-10-2015, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LegitM235i

Installed my ECS Tuning wheel spacers tonight. 12.5mm on the fronts and 15mm on the rears. Straight forward installation, no modifications or removal of dust cover necessary. I'll take some pics tomorrow with the wheels on. So for now, here are some pics of the spacers.

Drove a little bit after the installation and felt the car a little more planted, but still a bit wobbly on turns. Springs are definitely next on the install list.

Does the car seem like it doesn't handle as well on turns now? Not sure I would want the car to look better if it doesn't handle as good. Not really planning on putting lowering springs on and was wondering if this was needed with the spacers?

Thanks!

OpenAir · 10-10-2015, 07:10 PM

I thought mine handled better, more planted in the turns on RFT's after I installed my spacers.

Liquidpaper · 10-10-2015, 08:34 PM

Springs don't make took much difference in my experience. Placebo effect more than anything. Sway bars fix the "wobble" on turns.

pikcachu · 10-10-2015, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LegitM235i

Installed my ECS Tuning wheel spacers tonight. 12.5mm on the fronts and 15mm on the rears. Straight forward installation, no modifications or removal of dust cover necessary. I'll take some pics tomorrow with the wheels on. So for now, here are some pics of the spacers.

Drove a little bit after the installation and felt the car a little more planted, but still a bit wobbly on turns. Springs are definitely next on the install list.

Does it sit truly flat against the rotor with the dust caps in the middle ?

OpenAir · 10-10-2015, 09:41 PM

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Does it sit truly flat against the rotor with the dust caps in the middle ?

Mine do

1LegitM235i · 10-11-2015, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 13beamer

Does the car seem like it doesn't handle as well on turns now? Not sure I would want the car to look better if it doesn't handle as good. Not really planning on putting lowering springs on and was wondering if this was needed with the spacers?

Thanks!

The wobbley was not caused by the spacers. More grounded on turns is the result of the upgrade. Spacers not required if your lowering your car. But it can definitely help evenly fill the gaps in your wheelwell.

1LegitM235i · 10-12-2015, 03:26 PM

For aesthetic and handling purposes, the spacers provided a nice fender flush and better cornering.

lsturbointeg · 10-15-2015, 08:52 PM

definitely looks better with the spacers!

dumb question but do your guy's calipers come blue or did you paint them?

OpenAir · 10-15-2015, 10:37 PM

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definitely looks better with the spacers!

dumb question but do your guy's calipers come blue or did you paint them?

I painted mine DSBM to match the car...

boba8523 · 12-11-2015, 12:11 AM

Car wobbly on turn with 100% stock set up? Mine felt pretty planted on stock set up going into turns....

09-26-2015, 12:07 AM	#1
1LegitM235i 1L 156 Rep 336 Posts Drives: 2015 Glacier Silver M235i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: City of Crosses, NM iTrader: (0)	Ecs Tuning Wheel Spacers Installed Installed my ECS Tuning wheel spacers tonight. 12.5mm on the fronts and 15mm on the rears. Straight forward installation, no modifications or removal of dust cover necessary. I'll take some pics tomorrow with the wheels on. So for now, here are some pics of the spacers. Drove a little bit after the installation and felt the car a little more planted, but still a bit wobbly on turns. Springs are definitely next on the install list. Attached Images __________________ 2015 Glacier Silver M235i/6MT MP Front Splitter//MP CF Short Shifter//MP CF E-brake//MP LSD//Cold Weather package//Driver Assistance package//Oyster Dakota leather//Aluminum Hexagon trim//ECS Tuning Wheel Spacers//AutoPlus Rear Diffuser//HUD//Rexing DashCam//AutoID M Mirror Caps
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OpenAir Captain 432 Rep 887 Posts Drives: Enzo F23 228i Join Date: May 2015 Location: MD, USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW 228i [0.00]	I thought mine handled better, more planted in the turns on RFT's after I installed my spacers.
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Liquidpaper Captain 451 Rep 845 Posts Drives: '15 M235i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M235i [0.00]	Springs don't make took much difference in my experience. Placebo effect more than anything. Sway bars fix the "wobble" on turns. __________________ 2015 BMW 2 Series
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1LegitM235i 1L 156 Rep 336 Posts Drives: 2015 Glacier Silver M235i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: City of Crosses, NM iTrader: (0)	For aesthetic and handling purposes, the spacers provided a nice fender flush and better cornering. Attached Images __________________ 2015 Glacier Silver M235i/6MT MP Front Splitter//MP CF Short Shifter//MP CF E-brake//MP LSD//Cold Weather package//Driver Assistance package//Oyster Dakota leather//Aluminum Hexagon trim//ECS Tuning Wheel Spacers//AutoPlus Rear Diffuser//HUD//Rexing DashCam//AutoID M Mirror Caps
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lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9159 Rep 14,521 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	definitely looks better with the spacers! dumb question but do your guy's calipers come blue or did you paint them? __________________ ~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~ Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
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boba8523 Private 25 Rep 75 Posts Drives: c Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: cali iTrader: (0)	Car wobbly on turn with 100% stock set up? Mine felt pretty planted on stock set up going into turns....
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