2010 SH-AWD restoration and progress thread.
03-15-2014, 08:09 PM
#282
Racer
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03-15-2014, 08:22 PM
#283
Racer
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Ordered a different set of wheels today 
03-15-2014, 09:32 PM
#285
Racer
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03-15-2014, 09:39 PM
#286
Racer
03-15-2014, 11:34 PM
#287
03-15-2014, 11:42 PM
#288
Racer
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Ill be running same tires on vossens that I bought for niches 255/35/20 now its just gonna have a bit moarr stretch :wink:
03-16-2014, 02:23 AM
#289
03-16-2014, 11:17 PM
#290
Racer
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03-17-2014, 07:18 AM
#291
Pro
Interested in seeing which ones you got, the Niche's are not bad alternatives to CV3 but think the offsets are a bit wack. 10.5 all around is the way to go though. I wish I would have.
03-17-2014, 06:58 PM
#293
Racer
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03-17-2014, 07:36 PM
#294
Racer
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Quick 03/17 Update.
Color matched grille and rear trim.
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03-18-2014, 07:38 PM
#298
Still waiting for the car to be done with paint. Looks like the shop got backed up so wont be ready til Thursday.
I've been busy collecting misc things. Ordered side curtain airbag today for $290...not bad figuring i paid almost $200 for a rear fender liner couple days ago...ridiculous.
Magnaflow quad mufflers and 4in tips are ordered as well. Cant wait til those suckers are on and staggered.
I've been busy collecting misc things. Ordered side curtain airbag today for $290...not bad figuring i paid almost $200 for a rear fender liner couple days ago...ridiculous.
Magnaflow quad mufflers and 4in tips are ordered as well. Cant wait til those suckers are on and staggered.
Question. Where you order your Magnaflow quad mufflers and 4in tips??
03-18-2014, 09:55 PM
#299
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03-18-2014, 11:39 PM
#301
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03-19-2014, 10:00 PM
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I like it-looks good.
03-20-2014, 08:22 PM
#303
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Ok so time to spill the beans.
I contacted Vossen to inquire about a local dealer.
Didn't have any where I live so they referred me to their biggest online dealer Wheel Performance.
I was really torn between CV4-CV5-CV7.
CV5 was my first choice. I liked those before I had a TL and figured it was a no brainer. After photoshopping it on the car and giving it some thought I came to a conclusion that they were a bit "loud" and vulgar I wanted something a tad classier.
CV4 are very classy but I felt like the whole exhaust and sporty vibe on the shawd would clash with wheel design a bit ( i get pretty weird when it comes to wheels lol)
So then I started looking at CV7s. It didnt take me long to fall in love with a clean yet sporty design. Watching them in motion sold it to me.
I photoshopped them on the car (below) and placed an order the following day. 20x10.5 +42 all around.
Still waiting for them to arrive along with the suspension. Ill post pics of finished product as soon as I can.
I contacted Vossen to inquire about a local dealer.
Didn't have any where I live so they referred me to their biggest online dealer Wheel Performance.
I was really torn between CV4-CV5-CV7.
CV5 was my first choice. I liked those before I had a TL and figured it was a no brainer. After photoshopping it on the car and giving it some thought I came to a conclusion that they were a bit "loud" and vulgar I wanted something a tad classier.
CV4 are very classy but I felt like the whole exhaust and sporty vibe on the shawd would clash with wheel design a bit ( i get pretty weird when it comes to wheels lol)
So then I started looking at CV7s. It didnt take me long to fall in love with a clean yet sporty design. Watching them in motion sold it to me.
I photoshopped them on the car (below) and placed an order the following day. 20x10.5 +42 all around.
Still waiting for them to arrive along with the suspension. Ill post pics of finished product as soon as I can.
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03-20-2014, 08:47 PM
#304
Burning Brakes
Excellent choice. I'm getting the same style wheels but different brand and a little more aggressive offset. 
Should be in tomorrow. 
Honestly, you cannot go wrong with any of the wheels you mentioned. They will all look good. Just depends if you want split spoke or solid. What finish did you go with btw? Mantud (hope I spelled it right) has those wheels on his 4G. Less aggressive specs though.
Should be in tomorrow. Honestly, you cannot go wrong with any of the wheels you mentioned. They will all look good. Just depends if you want split spoke or solid. What finish did you go with btw? Mantud (hope I spelled it right) has those wheels on his 4G. Less aggressive specs though.
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03-20-2014, 08:54 PM
#305
Racer
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Excellent choice. I'm getting the same style wheels but different brand and a little more aggressive offset. Should be in tomorrow. Honestly, you cannot go wrong with any of the wheels you mentioned. They will all look good. Just depends if you want split spoke or solid. What finish did you go with btw? Mantud (hope I spelled it right) has those wheels on his 4G. Less aggressive specs though.
Should be in tomorrow. Honestly, you cannot go wrong with any of the wheels you mentioned. They will all look good. Just depends if you want split spoke or solid. What finish did you go with btw? Mantud (hope I spelled it right) has those wheels on his 4G. Less aggressive specs though.
03-20-2014, 08:59 PM
#306
Burning Brakes
Yea it will look pretty sick man. That's why I went with the same style but different finish. 
How low are you planning on going? No gap? One finger gap? A little tire tuck? Hmmm...decisions, decisions lol
Now that I think about it, with the tires you have you cannot tire tuck without rubbing and doing some trimming. Overall diameter will be a little taller and tires are 10mm wider than OEM specs.
How low are you planning on going? No gap? One finger gap? A little tire tuck? Hmmm...decisions, decisions lolNow that I think about it, with the tires you have you cannot tire tuck without rubbing and doing some trimming. Overall diameter will be a little taller and tires are 10mm wider than OEM specs.
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03-20-2014, 09:18 PM
#307
Racer
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Yea it will look pretty sick man. That's why I went with the same style but different finish. How low are you planning on going? No gap? One finger gap? A little tire tuck? Hmmm...decisions, decisions lol
Now that I think about it, with the tires you have you cannot tire tuck without rubbing and doing some trimming. Overall diameter will be a little taller and tires are 10mm wider than OEM specs.
How low are you planning on going? No gap? One finger gap? A little tire tuck? Hmmm...decisions, decisions lolNow that I think about it, with the tires you have you cannot tire tuck without rubbing and doing some trimming. Overall diameter will be a little taller and tires are 10mm wider than OEM specs.
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03-21-2014, 02:50 PM
#309
Pro
The CV7's will look good, nice choice. I have to say you have one of the best build threads in this forum. Literally from shambles to glory and if I'm not mistaken in less than a year.
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03-21-2014, 04:12 PM
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03-21-2014, 05:13 PM
#311
Racer
Ok so time to spill the beans.
I contacted Vossen to inquire about a local dealer.
Didn't have any where I live so they referred me to their biggest online dealer Wheel Performance.
I was really torn between CV4-CV5-CV7.
CV5 was my first choice. I liked those before I had a TL and figured it was a no brainer. After photoshopping it on the car and giving it some thought I came to a conclusion that they were a bit "loud" and vulgar I wanted something a tad classier.
CV4 are very classy but I felt like the whole exhaust and sporty vibe on the shawd would clash with wheel design a bit ( i get pretty weird when it comes to wheels lol)
So then I started looking at CV7s. It didnt take me long to fall in love with a clean yet sporty design. Watching them in motion sold it to me.
I photoshopped them on the car (below) and placed an order the following day. 20x10.5 +42 all around.
Still waiting for them to arrive along with the suspension. Ill post pics of finished product as soon as I can.
I contacted Vossen to inquire about a local dealer.
Didn't have any where I live so they referred me to their biggest online dealer Wheel Performance.
I was really torn between CV4-CV5-CV7.
CV5 was my first choice. I liked those before I had a TL and figured it was a no brainer. After photoshopping it on the car and giving it some thought I came to a conclusion that they were a bit "loud" and vulgar I wanted something a tad classier.
CV4 are very classy but I felt like the whole exhaust and sporty vibe on the shawd would clash with wheel design a bit ( i get pretty weird when it comes to wheels lol)
So then I started looking at CV7s. It didnt take me long to fall in love with a clean yet sporty design. Watching them in motion sold it to me.
I photoshopped them on the car (below) and placed an order the following day. 20x10.5 +42 all around.
Still waiting for them to arrive along with the suspension. Ill post pics of finished product as soon as I can.
Excellent choice. I'm getting the same style wheels but different brand and a little more aggressive offset. Should be in tomorrow. Honestly, you cannot go wrong with any of the wheels you mentioned. They will all look good. Just depends if you want split spoke or solid. What finish did you go with btw? Mantud (hope I spelled it right) has those wheels on his 4G. Less aggressive specs though.
Should be in tomorrow. Honestly, you cannot go wrong with any of the wheels you mentioned. They will all look good. Just depends if you want split spoke or solid. What finish did you go with btw? Mantud (hope I spelled it right) has those wheels on his 4G. Less aggressive specs though.Yup same wheels guys! TBH i should have gotten them 20x10.5 but you live and you learn
I love the CV7's Really looks nice on the TL
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03-21-2014, 09:29 PM
#312
Racer
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Glad you like the wheels guys it wasn't easy picking a design out of the line up. I guess when you're spending this much on something unnecessary you want to get it right lol
03-26-2014, 03:54 PM
#313
I noticed that you havent changed your Fog Lights or High Beam/DRLs yet. For my High Beams/DRLs I am using a CREE LED bulb that forks out 3200 Lumens per bulb. Special ordered from Japan. If you are interested then let me know. I can order them for you since I have a friend over there that is a distributor. You can even order them for your Fogs too. They are error free and plug and play.
03-26-2014, 10:03 PM
#314
2013 Acura TL Tech
I noticed that you havent changed your Fog Lights or High Beam/DRLs yet. For my High Beams/DRLs I am using a CREE LED bulb that forks out 3200 Lumens per bulb. Special ordered from Japan. If you are interested then let me know. I can order them for you since I have a friend over there that is a distributor. You can even order them for your Fogs too. They are error free and plug and play.
Im looking at something similar. How much they cost?
03-27-2014, 10:47 AM
#315
Are the ones you are looking at Made in China or Made in Japan? There are ones that are made in china that look the same as the Japanese ones and are half the lumens of the Japanese ones. They cost about half the price of the Japanese ones too. I believe the China ones are about $85-$90. The Japanese ones are about $150 with normal shipping. Normal shipping takes close to a month as they ship by ocean. For expedited is an additional $30.
03-27-2014, 04:57 PM
#316
Racer
Thread Starter
Oh hai!
03-27-2014, 05:13 PM
#318
Racer
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03-27-2014, 05:28 PM
#319
Burning Brakes
Love the finish. I thought it would be a deeper concave though. Can you measure it if you get a chance? Anxious to see them on your whip.