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teampulse · 02-18-2002, 11:43 PM

im planning on getting apexi coilovers soon for my s14 and i am just wondering if there is any problem with coilovers clearing like 17x7 or 17x7.5 rims? and if so would i just need spacers?

(Edited by teampulse at 11:44 pm on Feb. 18, 2002)

DuffMan · 02-19-2002, 03:27 AM

Well the stock suspension IS a coilover setup, so the aftermarket coilovers shouldn't be much if any bigger.

At least that's the way the S13 is, and I'm pretty sure the S14 is the same way.

*Grant* · 02-19-2002, 01:15 PM

yea, but the spring setup is different in the front

yenpit · 02-19-2002, 05:52 PM

my understanding is there is a potential clearance prob only at the rear, only if you run a wheel wider than 9in. the reason for clearance prob is that the threaded area of the full coilover stretches further down the shock body than the stock spring perch. std lowering springs u can run any width of wheel up to 10in. this is what my supplier of my wheels told me cuz i want a wider wheel in the back vs front.

**West** · 02-19-2002, 06:09 PM

My Work Wheels didnt clear my HKS Coilovers since I didnt mention I had coilovers. It was only off by like 2mm but it still pissed me off. So that is why I had bought the 5mm spacer.

You dont need to really worry with 17x7 and 7.5" wheels. Mine were 8" front and 9" rear.

If its a spring/shock combo then it wont have any problem clearing them.

White240sx · 02-19-2002, 06:15 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from teampulse on 11:43 pm on Feb. 18, 2002
im planning on getting apexi coilovers soon for my s14 and i am just wondering if there is any problem with coilovers clearing like 17x7 or 17x7.5 rims? and if so would i just need spacers?

(Edited by teampulse at 11:44 pm on Feb. 18, 2002)
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It all depends on your offsets. If the wheels are a high FWD offset (+40 or greater) then you may have some issues with the inside of the wheel and tire rubbing the spring. If this is the case you will need to run spacers for the clearance.

teampulse · 02-20-2002, 01:03 AM

cool.  kind of what i thought.  #### my 4 lug bolt pattern, hard to find those wide wheels without a 5 bolt lug pattern so i may have to settle with 7.5" width.

BadMoJo · 02-20-2002, 01:38 AM

or do the 5lug swap....

teampulse · 02-20-2002, 02:17 AM

yeah i know, just felt like complaining. 5 lug conversion is already on my list of plans which should be called more like a wishlist.....

02-18-2002, 11:43 PM	#1
teampulse Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: san Diego, CA Age: 42 Posts: 213 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im planning on getting apexi coilovers soon for my s14 and i am just wondering if there is any problem with coilovers clearing like 17x7 or 17x7.5 rims? and if so would i just need spacers? (Edited by teampulse at 11:44 pm on Feb. 18, 2002)

02-19-2002, 03:27 AM	#2
DuffMan Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: in a cardboard box Posts: 2,517 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well the stock suspension IS a coilover setup, so the aftermarket coilovers shouldn't be much if any bigger. At least that's the way the S13 is, and I'm pretty sure the S14 is the same way.

02-19-2002, 01:15 PM	#3
Grant Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: 聖地牙哥 Posts: 2,647 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Grant Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yea, but the spring setup is different in the front

02-19-2002, 05:52 PM	#4
yenpit Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Holland Michigan Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my understanding is there is a potential clearance prob only at the rear, only if you run a wheel wider than 9in. the reason for clearance prob is that the threaded area of the full coilover stretches further down the shock body than the stock spring perch. std lowering springs u can run any width of wheel up to 10in. this is what my supplier of my wheels told me cuz i want a wider wheel in the back vs front.

02-19-2002, 06:09 PM	#5
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 44 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My Work Wheels didnt clear my HKS Coilovers since I didnt mention I had coilovers. It was only off by like 2mm but it still pissed me off. So that is why I had bought the 5mm spacer. You dont need to really worry with 17x7 and 7.5" wheels. Mine were 8" front and 9" rear. If its a spring/shock combo then it wont have any problem clearing them.

02-19-2002, 06:15 PM	#6
White240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 219 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from teampulse on 11:43 pm on Feb. 18, 2002 im planning on getting apexi coilovers soon for my s14 and i am just wondering if there is any problem with coilovers clearing like 17x7 or 17x7.5 rims? and if so would i just need spacers? (Edited by teampulse at 11:44 pm on Feb. 18, 2002) </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> It all depends on your offsets. If the wheels are a high FWD offset (+40 or greater) then you may have some issues with the inside of the wheel and tire rubbing the spring. If this is the case you will need to run spacers for the clearance.

02-20-2002, 01:03 AM	#7
teampulse Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: san Diego, CA Age: 42 Posts: 213 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cool.  kind of what i thought.  #### my 4 lug bolt pattern, hard to find those wide wheels without a 5 bolt lug pattern so i may have to settle with 7.5" width.

02-20-2002, 01:38 AM	#8
BadMoJo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Age: 43 Posts: 1,931 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	or do the 5lug swap....

02-20-2002, 02:17 AM	#9
teampulse Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: san Diego, CA Age: 42 Posts: 213 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah i know, just felt like complaining. 5 lug conversion is already on my list of plans which should be called more like a wishlist.....