I have an xA with some 17x7" Exel rims. The wheels are sucked in too far in the rear and look kinda goofy. I know this can be remedied with a shim/spacer combo, but I'm not sure which combination would look the best, so I'm asking all of you for help. I want to get the onetongarage pieces...will definitely get a rear shim kit, but don't think this will be enough in the rear, and I'm not sure if I need anything in the front. I've included the best pictures I have, and if measurements would be beneficial, let me know and I'll get them asap.





Sorry for the poor pictures - if there's any angles that would help let me know and I'll take some new pics.

Just for reference, these are the parts that I can mix/match with (from OTG's site)
9.5mm rear shim
5mm wheel spacer
10mm wheel spacer

Thanks for any suggestions!

 

The OTG rear shims should be enuff for what you are loking for. Itried stocking them thru my business as I get inquiries everyday, but Van has yet to return my emails.

They are $65 shipped on his site, another business has them for $65 PLUS $8 shipping.

 

That was quick :D

Thanks for the advice. I knew I wanted a set of the shims, but didn't know if I would benefit from the spacers at all.

One more question - how difficult is the shim installation, and do you have to disassemble the rear brakes to put them on, or does it all come off in one piece that can remain assembled? Thanks!

 

Nope, just jack up the car, place jack stands under the frame, remove the rear wheels, rear hub assemblies, install shims and put everything back together.

IIRC, the instructions are also on the website.

Takes less than an hour w/ a lift and hand tools.

 

awesome! You've been a great help!

 

You're welcome!

Just here to help peeps w/ informative info, not trying to make peeps spend money for something they don't need, and to help at getting the best prices for mods.

 

You can always count on the "squirrel"

 

here is a pic of a before and after pic for the xA
Available here at precisionmuffler.com:
http://www.precisionmuffler.com/id51.htm
Instructions here:
http://www.precisionmuffler.com/id52.htm

 

wow that first pic sent chills down my spine :D