Ichiba V1 vs V2

Yea I was wondering how the brake upgrade mod was progressing. John, maybe you should put up an announcement in that thread. So the the fronts are basically done but the rears are still on hold, correct?
 
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I need to bring this thread up because I want answers to the question above. I want to order 20 mm v2 spacers for easy installation but don't want to compromise on reliability when compared to v1 spacers. You guys have got both kinds on your respective cars, any suggestions would help me make better decisions. thanks

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The V1's come with studs, but I wouldn't be concerned about running them with original studs provided you use ET conical nuts vs regular acorn nuts. The ET designates an extended taper which protrudes into the wheel and engages more thread on the stud. From a strength standpoint, the thread engagement is supposed be equal to or greater than the diameter of the stud.
 
I have the Ichiba V2 20mm and snapped one of the studs when I over-tightened. Since replacing that stud and using a torque wrench (from that point forward) the spacers have been fine - no issues, thoughts or concerns about them. They do what they are supposed to do with no side effects.
 
jumbosrule said:
I have the Ichiba V2 20mm and snapped one of the studs when I over-tightened.
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that's exactly my area of concern. I don't mind a longer DIY with V1 if that gives me a greater piece of mind. I will be using a torque wrench of course.

so V1 or V2?......haaaaa.
 
bleedingsujit said:
that's exactly my area of concern. I don't mind a longer DIY with V1 if that gives me a greater piece of mind. I will be using a torque wrench of course.

so V1 or V2?......haaaaa.
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In terms of ease - V2 all the way. You just take off the wheel, torque down the spacer and torque down the wheel.

The V1s require for you to take the old studs out of your hub before pressing in the new longer studs provided. This means removing the wheel, removing your brake caliper, rotor, each stud, then press in each new longer stud, replace the rotor, brake caliper, spacer, wheel and nuts.

Oh yeah and you can snap one of these studs just as easily as the V2 studs so in my mind there is no real benefit to the V1 other than the fact they are a bit lighter.

In terms of safety the V1s are a bit better, but for a stock FX naturally aspirated, there's no danger of breaking these spacers - either version.
 
bleedingsujit said:
alright i will go ahead and order a pair of v2s.
crazy and jumbo thank you both for your input.
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Hey bleedingsujit, I just want to check in with you to see how your experience was with your spacers? Have you had any issues? Also do you have any advice as far as your install goes?

I'm at the same point you were a few months ago - on the fence & am concerned about long term affects.

Thanks for your input.
 
Rolastro said:
Hey bleedingsujit, I just want to check in with you to see how your experience was with your spacers? Have you had any issues? Also do you have any advice as far as your install goes?

I'm at the same point you were a few months ago - on the fence & am concerned about long term affects.

Thanks for your input.
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I've had the spacers for abut 2 months without a problem. I check and re-torque them every 15 days as necessary and have not yet taken the wheels off. my only problem was the steering wheel vibration since i was upgrading to 20's the same day, a simple wheel balance solved that problem.
also i did it all by myself, so when i had to torque the spacers on the front hubs, i stuck a screw driver between the rotor gap and pressed it against my thigh so i could apply 85 ft. lbs of torque. the rear was easy since the hand brake was pressed.
it took about 2 hours for me to finish it coz it was so hot i had to take breaks in between. Please use quality jack and stands for the install.
I am happy with the look.

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