used spacers with some damages..

Mark Chen · 12-03-2007, 04:00 PM

I have a set of used 15mm RE spacers
I plan to use them with my winter tires/wheels
there are some damages(something like curb rashs)on them.
would it be ok if I reuse them??
or should I just buy a new set??

Don Nguyen · 12-03-2007, 04:38 PM

Post a picture of them if you can.

It gets touchy with spacers, cause the slightest flaws can sometimes cause vibrations in the car/steering wheel.

-Don

Spool · 12-03-2007, 05:20 PM

Yeah if the spacer is not smooth, or have bumps in it could cause the wheel to not spin straight, and vibrate. But post a macro shot so we can get an idea of the degree of the damage

Mark Chen · 12-03-2007, 06:39 PM

OK.
I'll post some pics later

Mark Chen · 12-03-2007, 07:02 PM

pics

both spacers has those kind of damage

Spool · 12-03-2007, 07:18 PM

Damn, it's not rashed, it's chipped off..

I doubt it'll ride smooth, but put it on and see...just make sure you got the extended lugs for it as well

zzinco79 · 12-03-2007, 09:53 PM

just grind the damaged area with dremel tool or actual grinder.

just make them flat.

BMW DIET · 12-04-2007, 06:20 AM

carp ! thats bad for you car

uberschnell · 12-04-2007, 09:45 AM

What are you driving, a BMW or a honda?

who's ur daddy? · 12-04-2007, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magna3

What are you driving, a BMW or a honda?

What the fook does that mean?

Mark Chen · 12-04-2007, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magna3

What are you driving, a BMW or a honda?

well,I'm just ask for suggestion since I'm not fimilar with spacers
If they are bad,I won't put them on my car for sure

sky · 12-04-2007, 01:50 PM

Those spacers are still usuable. As long as the centering lip is undamaged
(looks okay in the pics) and the machined surface doesn't have anything
protruding, preventing it from laying flat between the rotor and wheel, it is
still good. Just make sure to put a good layer of anti-seize or grease
to prevent the spacers from sticking ...looks like that is why those marks
are there. Someone sticking a screw driver to pry it off.

Mark Chen · 12-04-2007, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sky

Those spacers are still usuable. As long as the centering lip is undamaged
(looks okay in the pics) and the machined surface doesn't have anything
protruding, preventing it from laying flat between the rotor and wheel, it is
still good. Just make sure to put a good layer of anti-seize or grease
to prevent the spacers from sticking ...looks like that is why those marks
are there. Someone sticking a screw driver to pry it off.

yeah,
last time I went to a shop to take them of
the guy in the shop use screw driver and hammer to take them off
any suggestion on anti-seize or grease??
where I can get them??

sky · 12-04-2007, 06:12 PM

No particular brand of anti-seize or grease. Just go to Autozone, Pep Boys
or any auto parts place. They should have it.

Mark Chen · 12-04-2007, 07:05 PM

the red circle area is not totally flat.
that mean this one is not useable,right?

Don Nguyen · 12-05-2007, 12:31 AM

Like the other guy said, as long as the center ring is not damaged, you MAY be alright. However, when you consider that even some surface dirt or rust, where the spacer and hub meets, can cause vibrations, then well, you can only imagine what this sort of damage can cause.

-Don

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Mark Chen Colonel 118 Rep 2,889 Posts Drives: 11' E93 M3 LMB Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Taipei iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW E93 M3 [0.00]	pics both spacers has those kind of damage __________________ 11' LMB E93///M3 KW V3 / 19" BBS LM DB-SLD 20th limited edition / AP Racing Pro 5000+ BBK / Akrapovic Evolution Line Exhaust / Arkym Rear Diffuser /Dinan Stage 2 Engine Transmission software
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Spool ****** 601 Rep 6,169 Posts Drives: A few Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (24)	Damn, it's not rashed, it's chipped off.. I doubt it'll ride smooth, but put it on and see...just make sure you got the extended lugs for it as well __________________ MKIV 6spd 1000hp Club
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sky Enlisted Member 0 Rep 41 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2005 iTrader: (0)	Those spacers are still usuable. As long as the centering lip is undamaged (looks okay in the pics) and the machined surface doesn't have anything protruding, preventing it from laying flat between the rotor and wheel, it is still good. Just make sure to put a good layer of anti-seize or grease to prevent the spacers from sticking ...looks like that is why those marks are there. Someone sticking a screw driver to pry it off.
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sky Enlisted Member 0 Rep 41 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2005 iTrader: (0)	No particular brand of anti-seize or grease. Just go to Autozone, Pep Boys or any auto parts place. They should have it.
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Mark Chen Colonel 118 Rep 2,889 Posts Drives: 11' E93 M3 LMB Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Taipei iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW E93 M3 [0.00]	the red circle area is not totally flat. that mean this one is not useable,right? __________________ 11' LMB E93///M3 KW V3 / 19" BBS LM DB-SLD 20th limited edition / AP Racing Pro 5000+ BBK / Akrapovic Evolution Line Exhaust / Arkym Rear Diffuser /Dinan Stage 2 Engine Transmission software
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Don Nguyen Banned 72 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: '99 M3 Vert, '95 M3 Coupe, 964 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (4)	Like the other guy said, as long as the center ring is not damaged, you MAY be alright. However, when you consider that even some surface dirt or rust, where the spacer and hub meets, can cause vibrations, then well, you can only imagine what this sort of damage can cause. -Don
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