Spacers Installed & Shout out to RG Sport

Blue By You · 05-12-2021, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Good reading there.
No, I didn't check the scrub radius.

Since this platform is multi-link / double wishbone suspension setup, it does have positive scrub radius from the factory.
I don't know how much 15mm spacer changed the scrub radius, but I once did tracked my F15 X5 with spacer and no steering wheel vibration during hard braking.
I also took my Porsche and X3M Competition to the track with "most likely" altered scrub radius due to spacer or more aggressive offset than stock, and tell you the truth, the braking and steering are perfectly fine.

I think, it is all depending on how aggressive you are altering it.
I would say that cars with aftermarket wide body most likely alter the scrub radius more aggressively since they don't modify the suspension components but lowering it.
And I don't think they notice anything since they don't track those cars or even drive it hard.

Thank you for the insight. It's interesting how this stuff works, I'm learning...

I think for the most part people aren't going to notice the difference in handling. And hopefully any negative will be "offset" (no pun intended) by the positive.

MOTO · 05-17-2021, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cbarden

Looks great. Any improvement in handling?

Seems to feel a bit more planted and "sure footed" on the road...that's the only impression I've had to date.

Handling is still really good for a fairly tall SUV.

8202632 · 05-22-2021, 07:14 PM

15mm all around. Stock height. Looks great. No rubbing

blackoutF15 · 05-22-2021, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Quote:

Originally Posted by Northeastern X5M

Have you guys looked into the scrub radius on the F85 by chance? Just happened to find this writeup relative to wheel spacers...

https://suspensionsecrets.co.uk/why-...heels-spacers/

Good reading there.
No, I didn't check the scrub radius.

Since this platform is multi-link / double wishbone suspension setup, it does have positive scrub radius from the factory.
I don't know how much 15mm spacer changed the scrub radius, but I once did tracked my F15 X5 with spacer and no steering wheel vibration during hard braking.
I also took my Porsche and X3M Competition to the track with "most likely" altered scrub radius due to spacer or more aggressive offset than stock, and tell you the truth, the braking and steering are perfectly fine.

I think, it is all depending on how aggressive you are altering it.
I would say that cars with aftermarket wide body most likely alter the scrub radius more aggressively since they don't modify the suspension components but lowering it.
And I don't think they notice anything since they don't track those cars or even drive it hard.

Ben, do you have 20mm and 5mm in stock? Just got new wheels, want them to sit flush. Thanks!

Blue By You · 05-22-2021, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 8202632

15mm all around. Stock height. Looks great. No rubbing

Can you post some pictures of your setup?

r33_RGSport · 05-22-2021, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by blackoutF15

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Quote:

Originally Posted by Northeastern X5M

Have you guys looked into the scrub radius on the F85 by chance? Just happened to find this writeup relative to wheel spacers...

https://suspensionsecrets.co.uk/why-...heels-spacers/

Good reading there.
No, I didn't check the scrub radius.

Since this platform is multi-link / double wishbone suspension setup, it does have positive scrub radius from the factory.
I don't know how much 15mm spacer changed the scrub radius, but I once did tracked my F15 X5 with spacer and no steering wheel vibration during hard braking.
I also took my Porsche and X3M Competition to the track with "most likely" altered scrub radius due to spacer or more aggressive offset than stock, and tell you the truth, the braking and steering are perfectly fine.

I think, it is all depending on how aggressive you are altering it.
I would say that cars with aftermarket wide body most likely alter the scrub radius more aggressively since they don't modify the suspension components but lowering it.
And I don't think they notice anything since they don't track those cars or even drive it hard.

Ben, do you have 20mm and 5mm in stock? Just got new wheels, want them to sit flush. Thanks!

Yes I do.

blackoutF15 · 05-22-2021, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackoutF15

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Quote:

Originally Posted by Northeastern X5M

Have you guys looked into the scrub radius on the F85 by chance? Just happened to find this writeup relative to wheel spacers...

https://suspensionsecrets.co.uk/why-...heels-spacers/

Good reading there.
No, I didn't check the scrub radius.

Since this platform is multi-link / double wishbone suspension setup, it does have positive scrub radius from the factory.
I don't know how much 15mm spacer changed the scrub radius, but I once did tracked my F15 X5 with spacer and no steering wheel vibration during hard braking.
I also took my Porsche and X3M Competition to the track with "most likely" altered scrub radius due to spacer or more aggressive offset than stock, and tell you the truth, the braking and steering are perfectly fine.

I think, it is all depending on how aggressive you are altering it.
I would say that cars with aftermarket wide body most likely alter the scrub radius more aggressively since they don't modify the suspension components but lowering it.
And I don't think they notice anything since they don't track those cars or even drive it hard.

Ben, do you have 20mm and 5mm in stock? Just got new wheels, want them to sit flush. Thanks!

Yes I do.

Cool. Hit you up on Monday!

blackoutF15 · 05-24-2021, 12:39 PM

Our buddy Ben r33_RGSport came to the rescue again. Now wheels are sitting flush. Thank you Ben!

r33_RGSport · 05-24-2021, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by blackoutF15

Our buddy Ben r33_RGSport came to the rescue again. Now wheels are sitting flush. Thank you Ben!

Looking much better now.

x6m_bxny · 06-08-2021, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by blackoutF15

Our buddy Ben r33_RGSport came to the rescue again. Now wheels are sitting flush. Thank you Ben!

Looking good there buddy!

blackoutF15 · 06-08-2021, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by x6m_bxny

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackoutF15

Our buddy Ben r33_RGSport came to the rescue again. Now wheels are sitting flush. Thank you Ben!

Looking good there buddy!

Thank you!

SLOWER · 10-03-2021, 06:08 PM

r33_RGSport Are the spacers for F85 X5M in stock? I'm looking for two pairs. Thanks!

X5M_RoOkIE · 10-04-2021, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MotoJB

Threw on 15mm H&R spacers and longer bolts front and rear...

Love the stance and it perhaps feels a bit more planted on the road (or it's the mental factor).

Looks a lot better and it felt great on the highway.

Also a call out and thanks to RG Sport, who knew I wanted to get them installed this weekend and upgraded the shipping (without me asking or paying) to get them to me on time. Great customer service and thanks!

Ben is the Man i bought Spacers and KW coilovers from him. Everything was spot on! Great customer service and answers all my questions.

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