rockstar143's '04 NBP progress thread (part deux continues after 6 year hiatus)
08-26-2015, 12:27 PM
LOL...NEVER! I never even let B see my stretch marks...we just do it with the lights off. Gotta keep up that sexy front!
Chad...it's because you're a 3G too! lol...
I agree though...red stripes are the winner...Thanh already knows how I feel about his tails so I won't mention it.
I am not gonna lie...a part of me loves the hellajdm great offset lightweight advan but the contrast of the aspecs just looks so effing good, man...we'll see...maybe i'll replace the tires on the aspec first.
Chad...it's because you're a 3G too! lol...
I agree though...red stripes are the winner...Thanh already knows how I feel about his tails so I won't mention it.
I am not gonna lie...a part of me loves the hellajdm great offset lightweight advan but the contrast of the aspecs just looks so effing good, man...we'll see...maybe i'll replace the tires on the aspec first.
08-26-2015, 12:33 PM
<p>J will buy a V....</p><p> </p><p>Watch</p><p> </p><p>Just watch....</p>
08-26-2015, 12:36 PM
Don't believe me just watch....
ninja, ninja, ninja!
ninja, ninja, ninja!
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08-26-2015, 05:21 PM
"almost"...sup, player? how you been?
you selling?
Thanks!
Do I?
Yes!
Question,
WHY?
you selling?
Thanks!
Do I?
Yes!
Question,
WHY?
08-26-2015, 05:23 PM
Oh, Sorry Kurt...
look at the sway bar and where the end links connect...there are 2 holes (
)...lift rear to take the tension off, use your 5mm allen and 14mm open end wrench and change holes.
holes closest to your face are street, holes closest to your asshole is track setting. (that's if you are the car...)
look at the sway bar and where the end links connect...there are 2 holes (
)...lift rear to take the tension off, use your 5mm allen and 14mm open end wrench and change holes. holes closest to your face are street, holes closest to your asshole is track setting. (that's if you are the car...)
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08-26-2015, 05:57 PM
always, man...always.
08-28-2015, 07:12 PM
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Very graphic, isn't he, Kurt!
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08-28-2015, 09:00 PM
hey...it helps to visualize!
08-28-2015, 09:03 PM
New tires ordered for the TL...
going with new 225 for the Advan, since I'm sure I'll want them back on the car soon.
Gonna get the height dialed in, I think I'm ready to not be so slammed and have some comfort back. Then tire mount/balance and alignment.
Got new tires for teh Advan, and since the current tires still have meat but some camber wear, I'll have them swapped over to the aspecs and flipped. As infrequently as I put them on the car...it'll be a good fit. Plus, I can put more aggressive spacers on with the slightly narrower tire.
going with new 225 for the Advan, since I'm sure I'll want them back on the car soon.
Gonna get the height dialed in, I think I'm ready to not be so slammed and have some comfort back. Then tire mount/balance and alignment.
Got new tires for teh Advan, and since the current tires still have meat but some camber wear, I'll have them swapped over to the aspecs and flipped. As infrequently as I put them on the car...it'll be a good fit. Plus, I can put more aggressive spacers on with the slightly narrower tire.
08-31-2015, 07:36 PM
Must continue to love my Acura TL.
So, as only a whore would do, more whorish whore pictures of my whored out ride.
Flipping the aspec 235's tomorrow...upon close inspection, the majority of the lateral surface of the tires have good meat on them...so a swap will give me some life without putting new tires on. I also raised the car 1/8" threading...it's crazy how much better it rides without bottoming out every time an extra 1** pound person is in the front seat.
Getting the flip and alignment tomorrow. New tires for the advan coming, but won't likely need to throw those on for another few months.
DSC_9674 by rock star, on Flickr
DSC_9683 by rock star, on Flickr
DSC_9688 by rock star, on Flickr
DSC_9692 by rock star, on Flickr
DSC_9697 by rock star, on Flickr
DSC_9699 by rock star, on Flickr
That is all
So, as only a whore would do, more whorish whore pictures of my whored out ride.
Flipping the aspec 235's tomorrow...upon close inspection, the majority of the lateral surface of the tires have good meat on them...so a swap will give me some life without putting new tires on. I also raised the car 1/8" threading...it's crazy how much better it rides without bottoming out every time an extra 1** pound person is in the front seat.
Getting the flip and alignment tomorrow. New tires for the advan coming, but won't likely need to throw those on for another few months.
DSC_9674 by rock star, on FlickrDSC_9683 by rock star, on FlickrDSC_9688 by rock star, on FlickrDSC_9692 by rock star, on FlickrDSC_9697 by rock star, on FlickrDSC_9699 by rock star, on FlickrThat is all
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08-31-2015, 07:38 PM
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i love the up close front and rear shots. those are SICK.
super jealous of the palm tree scenery. fuck I wish I lived down south lol
super jealous of the palm tree scenery. fuck I wish I lived down south lol
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09-01-2015, 07:47 AM
Thanks Jeff!
It is hot and we get hurricanes, but there are scantily clad womenz and nice trees! Move on down!
It is hot and we get hurricanes, but there are scantily clad womenz and nice trees! Move on down!
09-01-2015, 07:51 AM
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09-01-2015, 08:02 AM
you guys suck...
Well, I love them too! They fit the car SO perfectly...the design, the color...that's why I'm flipping the tires...I plan to rock them for a while. If I didn't love the Advan so damn much, I would sell them and just use the Aspecs and that's it.
09-01-2015, 08:09 AM
Awesome new shots man. I'm so jealous of your backdrop! I need to get some nice photos and put some effort towards finding a good spot to shoot 
I like how I'm going 1/8" lower every other day and now you're going 1/8" higher
the fourth shot of the rear qtr with the palm trees, and that last shot are just MONEY.
I like how I'm going 1/8" lower every other day and now you're going 1/8" higher
the fourth shot of the rear qtr with the palm trees, and that last shot are just MONEY.
09-01-2015, 08:09 AM
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Other than you being slightly more flush and ever so lower in the rear we sit exactly the same.
09-01-2015, 08:48 AM
The perfect height!
Rides much better than maxed without being high.
Thanks Q...well, I started from the bottom now we're here...so, there's that. I never really know where I'll take pictures...normally not more than 5 minutes from the house...I load up the camera and tell Betty I'll be back in 30...
09-01-2015, 11:16 AM
Pro
The Advans are nice...but I think I like the A-Specs better.
Makes for more contrast.
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09-01-2015, 11:37 AM
I love em both! Thanks, DT!
09-01-2015, 11:46 AM
you guysum...you really do know what to say...
thanks, man...I do love that ho...looking forward to a proper alignment and tire flip!
09-01-2015, 11:53 AM
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Am liking new pictures.
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09-01-2015, 11:57 AM
yeah? no suggestions on how to make it better, brother? 
09-01-2015, 01:13 PM
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^Yea...take off the fake brembos. 
What tires did you order?
What tires did you order?
09-01-2015, 01:15 PM
Kumho ASX.
I don't wanna affect performance, man. Brembo's stay!
I don't wanna affect performance, man. Brembo's stay!
09-01-2015, 01:18 PM
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Cool. My RE760 sports are approaching their end. And I have no idea what the latest and greatest is.
09-01-2015, 01:38 PM
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09-01-2015, 01:38 PM
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09-01-2015, 02:24 PM
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i looked at used s4's about a year ago and almost sold my car on a whim over a weekend last year. got a great price on it but last minute my thought process kicked in and i kept my paid off car and just gave it more maintenance love. i think riding in my buddy's 2015 s4 was to blame.
what pulled you away from the s4? if you go after a 2010-newer (the B8 generation) they are 10x better than the previous generation, not only mechanically but especially looks.
not that i'm looking for an s4 anymore but just curious.
your current car still looks great! what is your fender to ground measurement on front and rear?
what pulled you away from the s4? if you go after a 2010-newer (the B8 generation) they are 10x better than the previous generation, not only mechanically but especially looks.
not that i'm looking for an s4 anymore but just curious.
your current car still looks great! what is your fender to ground measurement on front and rear?
09-01-2015, 05:44 PM
Dennis...you fucker.No idea what FTG is but I'd guess 24-24.5", it was a bit lower IIRC before.
The cost, mainly...the S5 I was going to buy was still 48K and that's too rich for my blood. Then I read some forums about how hard it is to change the timing chain tensioner or some crazy maintenance they need and it made me gulp hard in fear. I can't fathom sitting at home staring at a $3K parts list and the daunting idea of having to pull a motor for maintenance. Maybe that's a bit extreme but given the reliability of Honda, I just pulled back.
Chad, I guarantee the ASX aren't high end enough coming from a quality tire. Since I drive so little with the TL and the tires don't last, I didn't splurge and opted to keep it under $300 shipped for a set.
Kevin...you have a baby audi to mod, now don't you.
09-01-2015, 08:53 PM
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Nice shots......(no CTS-V jokes inserted).
You're welcome.
You're welcome.
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09-02-2015, 08:08 AM
I would have welcomed any insertion from you, Steven Bell.
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09-02-2015, 12:13 PM
lol...I'm NOT a baller...that's why I didn't buy it!
It was a close friend's lease...he was moving onto a 911.
4(^@*(&%$*&(@#&(*$ Thanks, man!
It was a close friend's lease...he was moving onto a 911.
4(^@*(&%$*&(@#&(*$ Thanks, man!