WilzRSX's Progress Thread-New Ride!
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02-22-2014, 10:13 PM
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02-28-2014, 03:47 PM
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A little update....
I removed the Akata 15mm and 20mm spacers, I wasn't feeling the look with the 20mm spacers in the rear. I sold the entire set, was easier to sell all together.
I just placed an order for Adaptec Speedware Spacers, they're more expensive and there's a 2 week production waiting period. These are made in the USA and have a Lifetime Warranty.
In a couple weeks I'll have the correct look.
I removed the Akata 15mm and 20mm spacers, I wasn't feeling the look with the 20mm spacers in the rear. I sold the entire set, was easier to sell all together.
I just placed an order for Adaptec Speedware Spacers, they're more expensive and there's a 2 week production waiting period. These are made in the USA and have a Lifetime Warranty.
In a couple weeks I'll have the correct look.
02-28-2014, 04:48 PM
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^^^ why didnt u just get some akata's 
02-28-2014, 05:01 PM
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I thought that was only for 5 or 10mm spacers....
he recommended those for me and I have been running 25mm spacer on my stock setup
he recommended those for me and I have been running 25mm spacer on my stock setup
02-28-2014, 05:02 PM
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02-28-2014, 05:12 PM
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again that is for 10mm...not sure if the same thing applies to 25mm
I will be honest that their service is not upto par....before the order, I asked them if they can hook me up....they said 135shipped for 2x25mm spacers (originally 150), I took the offer.
I think during shipping the spacers were not wrapped properly and rubbed against themselves and had some chips and paint transfer....I was expecting another 20 odd bucks as a refund but they said, you can ship it back and we will ship you a new set...since they were already on the car, I told them, if I encounter any issues, I will let them know....
but in all honesty they seemed fine to me (quality wise)...I do need to check them and see...
I know Jeremy has had those spacers for a long while....I feel at 50-70 bucks for 2 spacers, even if you get a good 3-4 years out of them, its a good deal....unless you go Ichiba/HnR and pay twice as much for them...
I will be honest that their service is not upto par....before the order, I asked them if they can hook me up....they said 135shipped for 2x25mm spacers (originally 150), I took the offer.
I think during shipping the spacers were not wrapped properly and rubbed against themselves and had some chips and paint transfer....I was expecting another 20 odd bucks as a refund but they said, you can ship it back and we will ship you a new set...since they were already on the car, I told them, if I encounter any issues, I will let them know....
but in all honesty they seemed fine to me (quality wise)...I do need to check them and see...
I know Jeremy has had those spacers for a long while....I feel at 50-70 bucks for 2 spacers, even if you get a good 3-4 years out of them, its a good deal....unless you go Ichiba/HnR and pay twice as much for them...
02-28-2014, 05:21 PM
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again that is for 10mm...not sure if the same thing applies to 25mm
I will be honest that their service is not upto par....before the order, I asked them if they can hook me up....they said 135shipped for 2x25mm spacers (originally 150), I took the offer.
I think during shipping the spacers were not wrapped properly and rubbed against themselves and had some chips and paint transfer....I was expecting another 20 odd bucks as a refund but they said, you can ship it back and we will ship you a new set...since they were already on the car, I told them, if I encounter any issues, I will let them know....
but in all honesty they seemed fine to me (quality wise)...I do need to check them and see...
I know Jeremy has had those spacers for a long while....I feel at 50-70 bucks for 2 spacers, even if you get a good 3-4 years out of them, its a good deal....unless you go Ichiba/HnR and pay twice as much for them...
I will be honest that their service is not upto par....before the order, I asked them if they can hook me up....they said 135shipped for 2x25mm spacers (originally 150), I took the offer.
I think during shipping the spacers were not wrapped properly and rubbed against themselves and had some chips and paint transfer....I was expecting another 20 odd bucks as a refund but they said, you can ship it back and we will ship you a new set...since they were already on the car, I told them, if I encounter any issues, I will let them know....
but in all honesty they seemed fine to me (quality wise)...I do need to check them and see...
I know Jeremy has had those spacers for a long while....I feel at 50-70 bucks for 2 spacers, even if you get a good 3-4 years out of them, its a good deal....unless you go Ichiba/HnR and pay twice as much for them...
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^^^ I totally understand...its a small price to pay for that coverage....hell I pay a lotttt more than that for my life insurance 
02-28-2014, 10:10 PM
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Best of luck with the new ones, Wilz.
03-14-2014, 05:03 PM
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New spacers arrived earlier than expected. They are definitely high quality spacers.
Will be installing them over the weekend, perfect timing cause I need to rotate the wheels/tires.
I'll wash the TL and get some new pics sometime next week.
Will be installing them over the weekend, perfect timing cause I need to rotate the wheels/tires.
I'll wash the TL and get some new pics sometime next week.
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03-15-2014, 09:29 AM
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Who'd you order those from?
03-15-2014, 10:27 AM
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they're Adaptec Speedware Spacers by Motorsport Tech
https://www.motorsport-tech.com/adaptec/car/acura_s
https://www.motorsport-tech.com/adaptec/car/acura_s
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03-15-2014, 10:43 AM
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I might go with these spacers. Thanks!
Still half the price of Ichibas =)
Still half the price of Ichibas =)
03-15-2014, 11:21 AM
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Those look good-anxious to see more install pics.
03-17-2014, 06:05 PM
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Got the new spacers installed, very happy with how it looks now. It's 15mm spacers all around.
Got the car washed this morning, weather cooperated but a tad windy.
Here's a pic comparing 15mm vs 20mm for the rear.
Left is the Adaptec 15mm and Right is the Akata 20mm. The 20mm had the wheel out further than I liked. I don't know if the Brakemotive Rotors and/or the SPC Camber Kit had anything to do with it. I know with the Ingalls Camber Kit, the wheel actually sits further in compared to the SPC Camber Kit with Stock Arms.
Got the car washed this morning, weather cooperated but a tad windy.
Here's a pic comparing 15mm vs 20mm for the rear.
Left is the Adaptec 15mm and Right is the Akata 20mm. The 20mm had the wheel out further than I liked. I don't know if the Brakemotive Rotors and/or the SPC Camber Kit had anything to do with it. I know with the Ingalls Camber Kit, the wheel actually sits further in compared to the SPC Camber Kit with Stock Arms.
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Good pics, but you've got to get closer-up pics!
03-17-2014, 08:13 PM
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Looks great as always Will!!!!!
I had 15 too
I had 15 too
03-18-2014, 04:04 PM
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Since I drove the past 2 weeks with no spacers, adding the spacers definitely changes the look of the car. The past 2 days, anywhere I go and get out, I end up looking back at the car 
Also, having had 2 different sets of spacers, to me, the ride in the rear felt rougher/stiffer with the 15/20 setup compared to the 15 all around now. The suspension geometry changes with adding spacers, so that might have to do with it.
Also, having had 2 different sets of spacers, to me, the ride in the rear felt rougher/stiffer with the 15/20 setup compared to the 15 all around now. The suspension geometry changes with adding spacers, so that might have to do with it.
03-18-2014, 04:32 PM
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Looks awesome!!
Maybe the different suspension arms were running a little bit different camber?
Maybe the different suspension arms were running a little bit different camber?
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Well done......
03-24-2014, 11:59 AM
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Parted ways with my Ron Jon Wheels this weekend. Did a trade for services with a local member. Got my Wife's ML550 Professionally detailed and got the entire car covered in Opti Coat Pro. He did an excellent job and the car looks brand new.
The ML being exposed to Mag Chloride everyday during the Winter here is really harsh on the paint. The new Opti Coat Pro will protect it from future Mag Chloride exposure and any other chemicals it might be exposed to. There have been reports of the underbody of cars being eaten away by the Mag Chloride from not washing the car regularly during the winter.
Pics are here, https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...8285200&type=1
The ML being exposed to Mag Chloride everyday during the Winter here is really harsh on the paint. The new Opti Coat Pro will protect it from future Mag Chloride exposure and any other chemicals it might be exposed to. There have been reports of the underbody of cars being eaten away by the Mag Chloride from not washing the car regularly during the winter.
Pics are here, https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...8285200&type=1
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that is some fantastic detailing work....
Well worth the barter! 