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    Looks good. May even keep the orange.

    I would even ask for 150 maybe he'd go down lower than 200.



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    Quote Originally Posted by ednevell View Post
    Make me an offer i might be inclined to drive them out closer to you!!!
    How about $250 for the wheels if you're ever passing through Indiana. Although, it would be a great excuse for me to drive out and ski Alta for a few days...

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    I'm resurrecting this post by showing the results of putting 1/4" spacers only on the back, bringing both tracks to almost the same width:



    I think it's more noticeable in real life than in pics...

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    Is it for cosmetics only? I have used spacers on front to alter steering geometry on other cars. I didn't think mirage needs that
    Last edited by cyclopathic; 12-28-2015 at 03:24 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyclopathic View Post
    Is it for cosmetics only? I have used spacers on front to alter steering geometry on other cars. I didn't think mirage needs that
    Cosmetics. It looks slightly less tippy-toed. Although, maybe it's a placebo effect, but I feel the rear end slightly more planted.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kerc View Post
    Cosmetics. It looks slightly less tippy-toed. Although, maybe it's a placebo effect, but I feel the rear end slightly more planted.
    technically spacers reduce tire sideway distortion, but 1/4" is likely too little to have any effect. Pumping 1-2psi would likely have more impact.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kerc View Post
    I'm resurrecting this post by showing the results of putting 1/4" spacers only on the back, bringing both tracks to almost the same width:



    I think it's more noticeable in real life than in pics...
    How are you liking the spacers? Do you think a half-inch spacer would be too much? Also, what measurements are needed when purchasing them or are they generic?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ahausheer View Post
    How are you liking the spacers? Do you think a half-inch spacer would be too much? Also, what measurements are needed when purchasing them or are they generic?
    Yes, what ahausheer said. And, let us know what impact this will have on the wheel bearings. I like this mod.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ahausheer View Post
    How are you liking the spacers? Do you think a half-inch spacer would be too much? Also, what measurements are needed when purchasing them or are they generic?
    Anything over 5mm or maybe 1/4" will need longer studs and I would worry about clearance. 1/2" and above usually come with new studs and will require stock studs trimmed. You want hub-centric spacers in Mitsubishi/Honda size 56.1mm.

    I have used spacers to correct offset/ scrub radius and improve handling, but Mirage doesn't really need it good luck.

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    I've ordered a set of 25mm hubcentric wheel spacers for my Mirage. I'll be sure to post pics after I get them on.



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