Originally Posted by KenB350z
(Post 15619612)
Here they are in motion.
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when you start to dip into the throttle when does it start to boost? 5th gear 65 roll as your test criteria. i'm guessing once your done tuning your going to get MUCH better mpg then the rest of us.
on flat ground i can cruise from 60-75 in vacuum 3-5 in hg |
Originally Posted by Tomtwtwtw
(Post 15619939)
That's an awesome picture, but you need to re-do it with your mega-brakes. The stockers look so puny behind those giant wheels!
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Originally Posted by KenB350z
(Post 15619612)
Here they are in motion.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...3e50b64a9f.jpg |
Originally Posted by RDX10
(Post 15620138)
X2, new pics with new brakes! This spring I plan to change out my silver emblems for a gold emblem kit, then to change out my wheels and go gold as well. I think the gold would look sick with the dark blue. Its too bad that the TSW nurburgring wheels don't come in a gold enough color. They come in a sort of smoked bronze color but it isn't gold enough. I am thinking something along the lines of the gold people put on their subarus. Worried about ricing though...
Haha, yeah this car is too nice to be a ricer!! NOte: That the rear wheels are 20x10.5 +25 with 315/35r20. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...f7a9a25ba3.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...2cdaa67af1.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...c9aebd935a.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...3eb4cb39d3.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...56b928831f.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...d45965a27c.jpg |
Originally Posted by KenB350z
(Post 15620571)
Yeah those matte bronze where nice, I'm thinking about getting a smaller set for the strip/circuit. Here are some shots of those old wheels.
Haha, yeah this car is too nice to be a ricer!! NOte: That the rear wheels are 20x10.5 +25 with 315/35r20. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...f7a9a25ba3.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...2cdaa67af1.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...c9aebd935a.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...3eb4cb39d3.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...56b928831f.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...d45965a27c.jpg God I love the steam roller look. But I also can't stand when wheels poke out of the fender even a bit. Hate it even more than wheels sunk in. I want to go minimum 265 wide but ideally something like 285-295 would be awesome. But gotta find something with a proper offset for that. I want to do some custom cosmetic stuff, but I have to be wary of going ricer. But I am curious, why don't you have the upgraded lip spoiler on your rdx? |
^^I wish Acura had options for upgraded OEM wheels like Audi or BMW does. Something wider, and more performance oriented. But still OEM and designed to complement the aesthetics of the overall vehicle. The problem I have with aftermarket wheels is that to me, they look so...aftermarket I guess. And it's very easy to slip into the ricer domain if not careful, as you mention.
I personally like the cleaner look w/o the upgraded front lip. But just my cosmetic opinion. |
Originally Posted by Kaputnik
(Post 15620709)
^^I wish Acura had options for upgraded OEM wheels like Audi or BMW does. Something wider, and more performance oriented. But still OEM and designed to complement the aesthetics of the overall vehicle. The problem I have with aftermarket wheels is that to me, they look so...aftermarket I guess. And it's very easy to slip into the ricer domain if not careful, as you mention.
I personally like the cleaner look w/o the upgraded front lip. But just my cosmetic opinion. While I do agree that it is very easy to go the wrong way with after market wheels, I think it is VERY wheel specific. I have seen some after market wheels on the rdx that look better than factory (like the tsw nurburgrings above, or another tsw wheel, or even the vossens). Acura has some very boring wheels in general. For me, chrome is a STRICT no no. Same as the deep dish (not concave) wheels. I like the factory lip more from the front and 3/4 view, hate it from the side way view, gives it a very wedgy look. Almost wedgy like the new jeep cherokee front end. |
Originally Posted by Kaputnik
(Post 15620709)
^^I wish Acura had options for upgraded OEM wheels like Audi or BMW does. Something wider, and more performance oriented. But still OEM and designed to complement the aesthetics of the overall vehicle. The problem I have with aftermarket wheels is that to me, they look so...aftermarket I guess. And it's very easy to slip into the ricer domain if not careful, as you mention.
I personally like the cleaner look w/o the upgraded front lip. But just my cosmetic opinion. just a heads up. |
Originally Posted by TheWrench116
(Post 15620986)
the lip makes a difference in how the vehicle drives at 120+mph.
just a heads up. |
Originally Posted by RDX10
(Post 15620866)
They do, they have the sparkle silver or mirror chrome 19" factory wheels with 245 wide rubbers. They were optional back in 2007-2012.
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Originally Posted by Kaputnik
(Post 15621458)
Actually I think the sparkle silver ones are really nice. I didn't appreciate that they were 8" inch wheels (or 8.5"?) so they take a 245. Going to a slightly wider tire, and a 19" might make my weekly trips into SF pretty harsh on the ol' keester. But the photos of people's RDX with them look great.
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https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...3942b199ed.png
Man, need to hit the track when it opens! Got tons of people asking on YouTube.. |
Originally Posted by KenB350z
(Post 15621710)
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...3942b199ed.png
Man, need to hit the track when it opens! Got tons of people asking on YouTube.. Yes you must hit the track soon. I expected the wrench to post a high 12 second time but he was still in the mid 13's..not even higher than someone else was. Sorry the wrench....don't mean to embaress you lol. |
Here is a member that went with my old setup. Very nice setup.
pretty much a flush setup. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...c7be992dbb.jpg |
Originally Posted by KenB350z
(Post 15621715)
Here is a member that went with my old setup. Very nice setup.
pretty much a flush setup. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...c7be992dbb.jpg |
Originally Posted by RDX10
(Post 15621940)
Seriously loving the flush look, can't understand why they made them so sunk in from factory. Wouldn't a wider track aid in handling and maybe even ride comfort?
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Originally Posted by KenB350z
(Post 15622341)
I would assume so for the handling, but the comfort might be compromised a bit, I've been through all types of wheel and tire combination with this RDX and the 45 series tire was the best comfort over the 35, 40 tires. The 45 added a little cushion, if you are considering running 20" wheels.
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https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...4216c95f84.jpg
Love this stuff! Just scheduled a dyno tune with Humble, wondering if they are up for a twin charge tune?!?... |
Originally Posted by KenB350z
(Post 15626188)
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...4216c95f84.jpg
Love this stuff! Just scheduled a dyno tune with Humble, wondering if they are up for a twin charge tune?!?... |
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Originally Posted by Slow98teg
(Post 15626274)
Good luck! When's the date? Just 93 or your water/meth kit too?
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Originally Posted by KenB350z
(Post 15626469)
Schedule for the 11th, and running 91. Going to test it with and without meth.
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Originally Posted by Slow98teg
(Post 15626502)
There's no 93 around you? That sucks.
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Originally Posted by KenB350z
(Post 15626423)
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Originally Posted by Slow98teg
(Post 15626502)
There's no 93 around you? That sucks.
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Originally Posted by RDX10
(Post 15626550)
Those rims make the rdx look so mean, it looks comparable to the amg in mean-ness! You should totally stomp though, the ml63 amg does 0-60 in like 4.7-5.2, the gl is like 500-800 pounds heavier and same engine, should easily take this!
This is what I'm up against RDX10 and the one in the video is an OLD one, the boss got a '15 model. |
Originally Posted by KenB350z
(Post 15626669)
I KNOW! NOw that I've seen my car next to that AMG, I kinda want an OEM lip...
This is what I'm up against RDX10 and the one in the video is an OLD one, the boss got a '15 model. 2012 Mercedes-Benz MB ML63 AMG 1/4 Mile Drag Racing - Maple Grove Raceway - YouTube But the one in the video is an ml, your boss's is a gl no? The gl is signifigantly heavier than the ml. |
Originally Posted by RDX10
(Post 15626781)
I think you should totally do the lip. Makes the RDX look a lot more substantial. Right now it looks like a giant wedge, the lip gives the front end a more flat upright look (like the amg). IMHO that is all that is missing from yours.
But the one in the video is an ml, your boss's is a gl no? The gl is signifigantly heavier than the ml. Sorry, guess he does have a GL. Just seen on YouTube, those also run pretty good. |
Originally Posted by KenB350z
(Post 15627029)
Yea, getting the lip for sure. I've been sold.
Sorry, guess he does have a GL. Just seen on YouTube, those also run pretty good. Yeah don't get me wrong, the gl still absolutely stomps though, very very powerful. But I think the rdx can handle it. |
Originally Posted by RDX10
(Post 15627086)
Yes! Now I need to get one next spring too! Post pics when you install it! I wonder how hard it will be to find one in royal blue pearl though, I know some colors were discontinued. They want $600 for the lip here though, I can get it for like $270+ shipping from curry acura, but thats in us dollars and again that fricken exchange rate!
Yeah don't get me wrong, the gl still absolutely stomps though, very very powerful. But I think the rdx can handle it. The AMG would be a good race! |
Originally Posted by KenB350z
(Post 15627199)
I will as soon as a locate one, going to give Delray Honda a call Monday morning to see if they can get me one ordered.
The AMG would be a good race! www.curryacuraparts.com/mdx I mean $185. |
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Originally Posted by RDX10
(Post 15627239)
Keep me updated! Can't wait to see how it looks when installed with those wheels! Btw I seen them on another dealers site for $180.
www.curryacuraparts.com/mdx I mean $185. |
Originally Posted by KenB350z
(Post 15628263)
I think that price may be for the side moldings though. That front lip I think is 3 something.
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Originally Posted by RDX10
(Post 15628348)
Wow I don't know how I mixed that up. You are absolutely correct! It is totally $325, WISH it was $180.
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Originally Posted by KenB350z
(Post 15628441)
It's cool, still looking for one though!
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Originally Posted by KenB350z
(Post 15628263)
I think that price may be for the side moldings though. That front lip I think is 3 something.
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https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...dcdc0d381e.jpg
I will have to try and find some of those side moldings, the RDx is naked without them. I didn't really think that before, but; side by side with other car makes it a whole different picture. |
Originally Posted by KenB350z
(Post 15629401)
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...dcdc0d381e.jpg
I will have to try and find some of those side moldings, the RDx is naked without them. I didn't really think that before, but; side by side with other car makes it a whole different picture. |
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