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Old 09-26-2014, 08:50 PM
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Old 09-26-2014, 09:31 PM
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Old 09-26-2014, 10:58 PM
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Silver finish looks better.
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Old 09-27-2014, 06:31 AM
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Old 09-27-2014, 11:30 AM
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Silver brushed definitely, it goes with the chrome accents on the car. Grey works with white on certain cars, but not this one. On this car makes it lose some appeal.
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Old 09-27-2014, 01:08 PM
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Old 09-27-2014, 04:44 PM
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Old 09-27-2014, 08:29 PM
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Car looks amazing thus far Mike!
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Old 09-29-2014, 09:57 AM
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The winner clearly is the Vossen Vfs1 Silver Brushed Finish. Thanks everyone!
The next one is even tougher. Top or Bottom?
Top - Vossen Vfs1 Silver Brushed Finish
Bottom - Vossen Vfs2 Silver Polished Finish (But will switch to a wider and concave wheel in the back)
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Old 09-29-2014, 10:12 AM
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I'm really liking those Vfs1's. They would get my vote.
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Old 09-29-2014, 10:59 AM
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I can't pick, they both look great! I'd love to see the contrast of the matte bronze or gunmetal on there...I bet it'd be amazing.
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Old 09-29-2014, 11:04 AM
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This is a tough one but I prefer the top - VFS1s
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Old 09-29-2014, 11:14 AM
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Man this is a tough one.... I like the classy look of the VFS2's sooo bot!
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Old 09-29-2014, 12:41 PM
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I saw the recent commercial you guys did with the car. It's awesome! Apologies for the bad video, it was me recording the DVR playback on my TV. I checked their youtube channel and didn't see the video posted :\
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Old 09-29-2014, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by gtinmia
I saw the recent commercial you guys did with the car. It's awesome! Apologies for the bad video, it was me recording the DVR playback on my TV. I checked their youtube channel and didn't see the video posted :\ 2015 Acura TL from Acura of Pembroke Pines - YouTube
That's awesome you noticed it. We revised the original Vossen video (with their permission) and recreate a TV ad for us. It runs on CBS channel during the peak hours for an entire month. I am not sure there is any dealer has done this so far. Thanks for your post and support!!!
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Old 09-29-2014, 01:11 PM
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vfs2, it hides the calipers better lol but I'm a sucker for brush silver finish wheels though
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Old 09-29-2014, 01:19 PM
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VFS2 looks better IMO.
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Old 09-29-2014, 02:05 PM
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vfs2 i'm a "more spokes the better" fan
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Old 09-29-2014, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Chan_Mike
That's awesome you noticed it. We revised the original Vossen video (with their permission) and recreate a TV ad for us. It runs on CBS channel during the peak hours for an entire month. I am not sure there is any dealer has done this so far. Thanks for your post and support!!!
I've seen it during the Dolphin games and prime time shows. Great visibility! Aside from the Manufacturer commercials, you guys are the only local dealer I've seen advertising the TLX, let alone a bad ass TLX
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Old 09-30-2014, 08:24 PM
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This is from a few weeks ago at Palm Beach International Raceway before the RV6 PCDs installed. Try to get a base time of what a stock V6 TLX will do. Since we did the dyno with the 20" Vossen Vfs2 so we ran our TLX with them too. Lol…..
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Old 10-01-2014, 07:33 AM
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Can't wait to hear the quarter mile time!
Still going strong, sorry been less involved lately as I'm drowning in house painting and planning a move.
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Old 10-01-2014, 09:30 AM
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i would say the same. silver for white cars and gray/gunmetal for darker cars. but honestly, they both look good hahah
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Old 10-02-2014, 09:02 AM
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I don't think you can go wrong with either colours on the white car. Just my opinion but, I think silver looks better than gunmetal for that VIP look.
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Old 10-02-2014, 10:00 AM
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I think the bottom provides a nice contrast.

I've always liked white cars with Gunmetal/Darker wheels. I'd go with the top if the car was black.
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Old 10-02-2014, 10:40 AM
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Pics are in the shade, so its kind of hard to see the difference between the polished, and brushed in them, but knowing what they look like firsthand, my vote would definitely be the brushed finish..
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Old 10-02-2014, 08:11 PM
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Vossen VFS-1 in Matte Graphite would look great on the Black TLX
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Old 10-06-2014, 10:45 AM
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Here is the result for our quarter miles/1320:

1/4 miles 14.233 @97.69mph

No adjustment on tire pressure (35psi) and TCS off with the 20" Vossen Vfs2 and Hankook Ventus v12 Evo 245/30/20.
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Old 10-07-2014, 08:31 AM
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Hard decision but I stayed with 20" Vossen Vfs2 Silver Polished finish, however we changed to a different fitment in the rear.

Front 20x10 +38
Rear 20x10.5 +45

What's your thoughts?
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Old 10-07-2014, 09:24 AM
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Drool... I think I need to make my way over there to check this beauty out! My '12 white TL tech is starting to look bland to me
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Drool... I think I need to make my way over there to check this beauty out! My '12 white TL tech is starting to look bland to me
You are welcome to stop by anytime to check it out in person
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what sizes tires on the new wheel set up? and did you have to roll or pull either the front or rear fenders/quarters?
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Originally Posted by oyayjoe
what sizes tires on the new wheel set up? and did you have to roll or pull either the front or rear fenders/quarters?
Front 20x9 +38 (245/30/20)

Rear 20x10.5 +45 (275/30/20)

No need to pull or roll front and rear fenders. Believe it or not, they kinda come factory rolled. It just couldn't get any better.
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Im not sure about the rear kit, but it looks amazing overall.
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Skeet Skeet Skeet... Absolutely Beautiful. The 3G TL 07-08 Design is very obvious.
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Originally Posted by Chan_Mike
Front 20x9 +38 (245/30/20)

Rear 20x10.5 +45 (275/30/20)

No need to pull or roll front and rear fenders. Believe it or not, they kinda come factory rolled. It just couldn't get any better.
Will 20x9 +38 work all the way around?
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Hey Mike...how goes things?
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Originally Posted by Treblig
Will 20x9 +38 work all the way around?
Yes, my original set up was 20x9 +38 all around. I was just looking for a more aggressive set up in the rear so I switched to a 20x10.5. If you are planning keep it stock height or to do a mild drop, like an inch, I would recommend go with 10x9 +38 all arounds since it will sit flush.
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Hey Mike...how goes things?
Hey bud! Things been good. How about you man?! I know you have been real busy with all house stuff.
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