Putting Spacers On My Porsche 911 Carrera 4S!

Published on February 9, 2024
Duration: 24:57

This guide details the process of installing 15mm front and 12mm rear wheel spacers on a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (997.1). It covers lifting the vehicle, removing wheels, applying anti-seize to spacers, mounting spacers, and torquing lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs. The video emphasizes using a level to determine correct spacer size and highlights the visual improvement of a more aggressive stance.

Quick Summary

Installing wheel spacers on a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (997.1) involves lifting the vehicle, removing wheels, applying anti-seize to the spacers, mounting them, and torquing the lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs. The correct size is determined by measuring the gap between the fender and the wheel using a level, with 15mm front and 12mm rear being used for a more aggressive stance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Purpose
  2. 00:49Assessing Current Wheel Spacing
  3. 01:22Measuring for Spacers
  4. 01:58Spacer Specifications
  5. 02:05Tools and Equipment Needed
  6. 02:30Detailed Tool Breakdown
  7. 03:35Wheel Lock Key Location
  8. 04:03Pre-Installation Checks
  9. 04:43Using Quick Jacks
  10. 05:28Lifting the Vehicle Safely
  11. 07:51Breaking Lug Nuts Loose
  12. 08:10Removing Wheels
  13. 08:37About Four Wheel Spacers
  14. 09:05Applying Anti-Seize
  15. 09:51Mounting Wheel Spacers
  16. 10:18Using Guide Rod
  17. 10:45Installing Wheel with Spacers
  18. 11:23Installing Rear Spacers
  19. 13:17Torquing Lug Nuts (Front)
  20. 13:31Preparing for Rear Lift
  21. 14:19Torquing Lug Nuts (Rear)
  22. 15:08Front Wheel Spacer Results
  23. 16:03Preparing for Rear Installation
  24. 16:24Lifting for Rear Wheels
  25. 17:15Breaking Rear Lug Nuts Loose
  26. 17:49Lifting for Rear Wheel Removal
  27. 18:37Rear Spacer Details & Hubcentricity
  28. 19:45Final Product & Visual Impact
  29. 20:25Time and Cost Analysis
  30. 21:07Quick Jacks Review
  31. 21:48Rear Angle View
  32. 22:06Spacer Sizing Method Recap
  33. 22:43Guest Car Walkaround (Derek's C2)
  34. 23:41Derek's Car Startup
  35. 24:14Outro & Channel Content

Frequently Asked Questions

What size wheel spacers were installed on the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S?

The speaker installed 15mm wheel spacers on the front and 12mm wheel spacers on the rear of his Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (997.1) to achieve a more flush and aggressive wheel stance.

How do you determine the correct wheel spacer size for a car?

A common method is to use a level placed against the fender and measure the distance from the wheel's edge to the level. This measurement indicates the required spacer thickness to bring the wheel flush or slightly outside the fender.

What is the recommended torque specification for the lug nuts after installing wheel spacers on a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S?

The recommended torque specification for the lug nuts after installing wheel spacers on this Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is 96 ft-lbs. It's important to torque them in a star pattern for even pressure.

Why is it important to apply anti-seize compound to wheel spacers?

Applying anti-seize compound to the back of wheel spacers before installation prevents them from seizing to the wheel hub. This makes future removal much easier, especially if the car is exposed to various weather conditions.

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