Anybody running a spacer to bring the OEM ZL1 wheels flush to fenders? - Page 3

TEST DRyVer · 05-10-2020, 02:47 AM

I'll get some pics up soon. I just had the slightly lower 2018 springs applied to the front of my car, and while they were at it, I had them install the 5mm spacers on the front (ZL1 Add-ons, since the Wildhammer spacers are backordered) and the 3mm spacers on the rear. It looks Good! It's not a huge improvement as you can imagine, but the springs and spacers together added a more polished end result. As far as drive, it's essentially unnoticeable. Ironically, what I do notice is that the front end sits lower from the drivers seat. I can see more of the hood. There is slightly less ground clearance, but I'm talking minimal. I do like the fact that there's less wheels gap in the front end. It's not a huge difference, but it's definitely noticeable (at least to me). It looks like the front end has between half an inch to 3 quarters of an inch less wheel gap, and they haven't fully settled. Right now, it looks as if the wheel gap in the front is only slightly higher than the rear. The front wheels are almost flush with the body, but not exactly (7-8mm spacers in the front would make it look completely flush. The rear is essentially flush.
I'm waiting to remove the ZL1 badges and replace them with black ZL badges with the #1 in ZL1 colored red. I also ordered ZL1 center caps from Wildhammer to replace the same ones that are worn out.
Then, I will post pics.

SlikZL1 · 05-10-2020, 12:03 PM

This is on eibach springs and 6mm or 1/4 inch spacers. Looks pretty fitted imo

DFW_Muscle · 05-10-2020, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SlikZL1

This is on eibach springs and 6mm or 1/4 inch spacers. Looks pretty fitted imo

Wow, car sits quite a bit lower with the Eibach it looks like? Any idea of actual drop front / rear?

Any comment on ride quality after lowering?

SlikZL1 · 05-11-2020, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DFW_Muscle

Wow, car sits quite a bit lower with the Eibach it looks like? Any idea of actual drop front / rear?

Any comment on ride quality after lowering?

It didn’t lower it too much tbh. Maybe .5-.75 inch all around.

The ride quality is great. The car may be a little stiffer, but nothing to where it would bother anyone. It is a must IMO .

DFW_Muscle · 05-12-2020, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SlikZL1

It didn’t lower it too much tbh. Maybe .5-.75 inch all around.

The ride quality is great. The car may be a little stiffer, but nothing to where it would bother anyone. It is a must IMO .

Looks lower to me, but also, 0.5-0.75" is all I really want anyways. Thank you for your follow up.

mspeed1LE · 05-12-2020, 03:31 PM

10mm... I loved the aggressive look but had to go back to OEM spec to avoid rubbing when it squats on the dyno.

Intimidator · 05-13-2020, 07:09 AM

I just put 305's on the front and 325's on the rear...it fills the fenders out nicely with no issues.

FalconerOneSeven · 05-13-2020, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mspeed1LE

10mm... I loved the aggressive look but had to go back to OEM spec to avoid rubbing when it squats on the dyno.

Do you mind sharing a side picture?

mspeed1LE · 05-13-2020, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FalconerOneSeven

Do you mind sharing a side picture?

45LongColt · 06-08-2020, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Intimidator

I just put 305's on the front and 325's on the rear...it fills the fenders out nicely with no issues.

Any problem with rubbing? Did you relocate the wire harness and roll out the fender liner?

DFW_Muscle · 07-12-2020, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SlikZL1

This is on eibach springs and 6mm or 1/4 inch spacers. Looks pretty fitted imo

Would you mind sharing where you got the 6mm spacers at? And using stock lug nuts?

Greg83 · 02-03-2021, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TEST DRyVer

Ok, so after reading the responses here, a bit of research elsewhere, and speaking to Matt @ WildHammer, I've ordered a set of 5mm spacers for the front and 3mm spacers for the rear. If the rears don't look right, I'll simply take them off. My car has a full vinyl wrap and rock guards, so I'm not too worried about spitting up rocks. Especially since the ZLE and SS 1LE have quite a bit of poke from the factory. I'll fill you in after I have the front springs installed (my ZL1 is a 17, so I'm simply getting the OEM replacement springs that were a recall item) and have the spacers installed.

Did you install the 5mm front spacers? Can you please post some pics?

05-10-2020, 02:47 AM	#29
TEST DRyVer Drives: 17 ZL1 6mt with PDR Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Gilbert, AZ. Posts: 169	I'll get some pics up soon. I just had the slightly lower 2018 springs applied to the front of my car, and while they were at it, I had them install the 5mm spacers on the front (ZL1 Add-ons, since the Wildhammer spacers are backordered) and the 3mm spacers on the rear. It looks Good! It's not a huge improvement as you can imagine, but the springs and spacers together added a more polished end result. As far as drive, it's essentially unnoticeable. Ironically, what I do notice is that the front end sits lower from the drivers seat. I can see more of the hood. There is slightly less ground clearance, but I'm talking minimal. I do like the fact that there's less wheels gap in the front end. It's not a huge difference, but it's definitely noticeable (at least to me). It looks like the front end has between half an inch to 3 quarters of an inch less wheel gap, and they haven't fully settled. Right now, it looks as if the wheel gap in the front is only slightly higher than the rear. The front wheels are almost flush with the body, but not exactly (7-8mm spacers in the front would make it look completely flush. The rear is essentially flush. I'm waiting to remove the ZL1 badges and replace them with black ZL badges with the #1 in ZL1 colored red. I also ordered ZL1 center caps from Wildhammer to replace the same ones that are worn out. Then, I will post pics. __________________ Current Daily: 2017 ZL1 6mt in Black with PDR. Esthetics: Nardo Grey wrap with original black accents throughout, complete Xpel ceramic coat, Diode Dynamics markers, Smoked GM tail & 3rd brake light, C7 Carbon 1LE style Spoiler in blk, ACS splash guards, blk'd out emblems. Variant Krypton wheels in Gloss black. Performance: AWE Touring catback exhaust with resonator, Rotofab dry intake, TM throttle body, Kooks 1 7/8 Headers with Green Cats, Advanced Fuel Dynamics Flex Fuel kit with e50 blend and dyno tuned. Current Family car (for the wifey): 2021 Audi SQ5

05-10-2020, 12:03 PM	#30
SlikZL1 Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Pensacola Posts: 98	This is on eibach springs and 6mm or 1/4 inch spacers. Looks pretty fitted imo Attached Images

05-12-2020, 03:31 PM	#34
mspeed1LE Drives: ZL1 1LE SUMMIT WHITE Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND Posts: 318	10mm... I loved the aggressive look but had to go back to OEM spec to avoid rubbing when it squats on the dyno. __________________ 2018 ZLE * StudioRSR Half Cage * SkidmarkGarage Rear Seat Delete * ZL1ADDONS Lift Pads * Roto-Fab CAI * Forgestar CF5-V's * Michelin PS4S * Racequip 6 Pt. Harnesses * Sub-strap Brackets by Carmena Performance * Speedhut Shift Light * Leroy Eng. Hidden Hitch (for the TYR RAT)* Gen5DIY Rapid Flash 3rd Brake Light * KOOKS 2" LT * Green Cats * AWE Cat-back Track Edition * ________________________________________ 2005 NISSAN TITAN 1997 BMW E39 (Thug In A Suit) R.I.P. 10/04/18 2002 MAZDA Protege 5 (Time Attack, Hillclimb) SOLD

05-13-2020, 07:09 AM	#35
Intimidator Drives: 69 GTO, 05 GTO, 2018 Silver ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Springfield, OH Posts: 847	I just put 305's on the front and 325's on the rear...it fills the fenders out nicely with no issues. Attached Images

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