RS3 Saloon Spacers - staggered wheels

[garethdj]

So I've pulled the trigger on some eibach pro springs, 10mm drop.

I also want to fit some spacers all round and have the staggered setup 8J/235 rear and 8.5J 255 front.

What sizes and brands are people running? I'm looking at Forge ones which seem the best bang for buck in terms of a known brand but good price.

Initially I was thinking 11mm all round as I don't want to veer too far off the staggered setup as it's obviously there for a reason but maybe thinking slightly wider on the rear slightly, 13mm?

Thoughts and photos appreciated!

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[porkopops]

I'd love to be able to answer your question but unfortunately I can't. I'm just here for the self indulgence - I'd love to see the after photos! thanks in advance

 

[garethdj]

Thanks for the bump anyway lol but yes would appreciate some photos from people

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[garethdj]

Saw a photo on the Audizine forum of a car running 10mm all round on h and r springs and it looked spot on for what I want.

I'm doing the same but going eibach. Will post photos in a couple of weeks.

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[8YARWY]

I ran the H&R hub centric 8 mm after lowering with Eibach pros.
Fine for a while but you have to make sure the wheels are balanced to perfection as they exaggerate any discrepancy.



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[garethdj]

I ran the H&R hub centric 8 mm after lowering with Eibach pros.
Fine for a while but you have to make sure the wheels are balanced to perfection as they exaggerate any discrepancy.



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10s are the smallest hub centric eibach do, good to know. Thanks again

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[garethdj]

I ran the H&R hub centric 8 mm after lowering with Eibach pros.
Fine for a while but you have to make sure the wheels are balanced to perfection as they exaggerate any discrepancy.



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Another question... Trying to figure out what length bolts I need. What length are the stock ones?

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[8YARWY]

10s are the smallest hub centric eibach do, good to know. Thanks again

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Marshy is selling some

Wheel spacers (various sizes)

Sold - Wheel spacers (various sizes)

Having a clear out and have a few sets of wheel spacers all hubcentric and all come with extended bolts radius to suit original wheels. All spacers are 5/112 and 57.1mm centre All are good quality branded spacers ST suspension 12.5mm hubcentric spacers with ST suspension bolts 2 pairs...

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[8YARWY]

Another question... Trying to figure out what length bolts I need. What length are the stock ones?

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On 8mm Spacers the bolts I used where these below.

Standard bolts have a thread length of 26mm if memory serves.


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[garethdj]

So just whipped a bolt out and measured it, stock one that is and I get 25mm thread length. This was after I rang audi and they told me the stock length was 35mm!

25mm is what awesome gti and ultimate customs have on their website too (although before I found this ultimate customs told me stock was 28mm via DM... They also told me it doesn't matter if they're radius or tapered which is worrying).

If you try to Google it you'll honestly give yourself a headache as I've done for the last hour. Answers are anywhere from 25-28mm stock length.

Anyway as I've ordered 10mm spacers all round I've gone for a set of 35mm Bimecc black bolts and locking wheel bolts for £40 delivered.

Had seen the brand about but overlooked them as being cheap but nice to see they're actually TUV approved. Might have bought their spacers if I'd have known that!

Exact size: M14x1.5 35mm 17mm hex, radius seating.

I messaged eibach and they told me to get the same spec except 37mm, assuming as they don't 35mm because I couldn't find any listed on their website. So hopefully 35mm is spot on and I don't need the extra 2mm! Eibachs were a bit more expensive as you'd imagine and don't do locking wheel nuts.





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[CHRS3]

I’ve got some Forge 12mm / 16mm spacers and extended wheel bolts in the garage you’re welcome to try them on your car for reference before you order. This seems to be the most common setup on the standard wheels. Or 11/15 but Forge didn’t do those sizes. Looked well on my PFL standard wheels.

Sorry just seen you ordered 10mm spacers didn’t read full post hah.

 

[garethdj]

I’ve got some Forge 12mm / 16mm spacers and extended wheel bolts in the garage you’re welcome to try them on your car for reference before you order. This seems to be the most common setup on the standard wheels. Or 11/15 but Forge didn’t do those sizes. Looked well on my PFL standard wheels.

Sorry just seen you ordered 10mm spacers didn’t read full post hah.

Ah no worries mate thanks for the offer though. Yup got eibachs and wheel bolts came yesterday so need to get them booked in now!

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