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Old 12-05-2017, 04:02 PM
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I am about to take delivery of a S5 SB with Cavos. As I think this car demands 20" wheels, I have been set on swapping out the Cavos for either Vorsteiners or possibly S7 Hartmann reps in 20". But I'd like to see what the Cavos look like when sitting flush...

Does anyone have a picture of said setup? I have searched and couldn't find anything.

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I am running with the stock cavos and 10mm spacers.
My S5 is lowered so the rear wheels are flush at the bottom although the top is between 5-10mm from being flush The front is even less.
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Originally Posted by 3cat
I am running with the stock cavos and 10mm spacers.
My S5 is lowered so the rear wheels are flush at the bottom although the top is between 5-10mm from being flush The front is even less.
Looks great.

Any issues with ride using the 10mm spacers?

What brand are you using, if I may ask?

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No issues at all, just make sure you buy hub centric spacers.
I bought mine from amazon and they came with extended lug bolts.
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Originally Posted by 3cat
I am running with the stock cavos and 10mm spacers.
My S5 is lowered so the rear wheels are flush at the bottom although the top is between 5-10mm from being flush The front is even less.
Looks good. I am not going to drop mine so curious how it will look with spacers and no drop. Thanks for posting.
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I'm having custom spacers made for the Cavos as my winter set up. The owner of the place making them took delivery of his S5 SB same week as me. When I mentioned I was going to get some H&R or ECS spacers, he told me to hold off since he was already working on a set for his. He was determining exact spec to make the Cavo's sit flush. I'd planned to go with 10 front 12 rear from ECS (et al); will share what the final measurements are when they're ready (next week I think). I'll also post pics of course. I'm having Abt HAS installed as well, so I'll be lowered but not slammed (probably only go 20mm lower than stock). My goal is a clean OEM+ look.
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Thanks everyone. I am running 12 front and 15 rear on the Cavos and I think it perfect -flush with no poke. Will be moving to new 20" wheels at some point in near future but for now this looks a hell of a lot better than factory.


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Originally Posted by JetCityQuattro
Thanks everyone. I am running 12 front and 15 rear on the Cavos and I think it perfect -flush with no poke. Will be moving to new 20" wheels at some point in near future but for now this looks a hell of a lot better than factory.
Stock suspension?
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Originally Posted by Yoshimura
Stock suspension?
Yep. Bringing the wheels out flush does wonders on this car. I still think it needs 20's but this helps a lot.


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