Default Tein SS Drop
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Default Tein SS Drop
I installed my Tein SS kit over this past weekend. I left it at the default drop according to the tein install manual. I will leave it as is until my volks finally arrive, then I'll decide if the drop needs to be adjusted or not.
The volks are 18" with 235/40-18 tires, so the wheel/tire diameter will be nearly identical to the stockies in the pics. I like the looks of the drop now, so if there is no rubbing with the lower offset (+47), then I'll probably leave it at the default drop.
Anyway, I figured I'd post a few crappy pics in case someone wants to see how low the default drop is.
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The volks are 18" with 235/40-18 tires, so the wheel/tire diameter will be nearly identical to the stockies in the pics. I like the looks of the drop now, so if there is no rubbing with the lower offset (+47), then I'll probably leave it at the default drop.
Anyway, I figured I'd post a few crappy pics in case someone wants to see how low the default drop is.
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Originally Posted by moda_way
Looks a TON better!!! Nice job!!
Take those damn splash guards off though b/c they do more damage than good. They won't look good either when you have the volks on.
Take those damn splash guards off though b/c they do more damage than good. They won't look good either when you have the volks on.
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nice drop!! and that Milano Red is gorgeous (I have the same color but with parchment interior)
We have a very similar upgrade path!! I will be receiving my Tein SS and my Buddy Club P1 18 x 7.5 (bronze) on monday
A great alternative to the OEM body kit is the Euro R kit (which I am getting)
I dont know though.. the Milano Red is an elegant, classy color.. maybe the kit will be too sporty for your taste
I would suggest some tint, it will make your car look even better!
We have a very similar upgrade path!! I will be receiving my Tein SS and my Buddy Club P1 18 x 7.5 (bronze) on monday
A great alternative to the OEM body kit is the Euro R kit (which I am getting)
I dont know though.. the Milano Red is an elegant, classy color.. maybe the kit will be too sporty for your taste
I would suggest some tint, it will make your car look even better!
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Originally Posted by evo_to_tsx
nice drop!! and that Milano Red is gorgeous (I have the same color but with parchment interior)
We have a very similar upgrade path!! I will be receiving my Tein SS and my Buddy Club P1 18 x 7.5 (bronze) on monday
A great alternative to the OEM body kit is the Euro R kit (which I am getting)
I dont know though.. the Milano Red is an elegant, classy color.. maybe the kit will be too sporty for your taste
I would suggest some tint, it will make your car look even better!
We have a very similar upgrade path!! I will be receiving my Tein SS and my Buddy Club P1 18 x 7.5 (bronze) on monday
A great alternative to the OEM body kit is the Euro R kit (which I am getting)
I dont know though.. the Milano Red is an elegant, classy color.. maybe the kit will be too sporty for your taste
I would suggest some tint, it will make your car look even better!
The euro r kit in those pics does look nice. Nothing against the OEM kit, I just don't like it. I saw some mugen kit pics on the white tsx with gold rims and that looks really good too. I'm just not sure if I want a kit in general because the drop I have is low enough to cause ground clearance issues now and it'll probably only get worse with a kit.
I guess I'll revisit this issue again once my wheels come in. I have a feeling I will be able to live with the splash guards since I think AlterZgo's car looks hot despite the fact he has them too.
http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23114
My mod plan after the Tein SS and Ingalls rear camber kit is the Comptech RSB and ES poly bushings (both of which have been sitting on my living room floor for about 2 weeks now). I think I also want the Comptech short shifter. I'm probably done after that until the sound system becomes annoying enough to do something about. I'd love to replace the factory speakers and amp and do some sound deadening, but that's the last in the order of importance as of now.
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Originally Posted by jiggaman
paint the guards red
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Originally Posted by evo_to_tsx
I would suggest some tint, it will make your car look even better!
I do like the way cars look with the windows blackened but it does make it harder to see out too (unless tint has changed since the last time I had it), especially at night. I'd like to find out if it's still illegal in PA now or if there is an acceptable % that won't have the cops on my ass every week.
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Very nice... Man your car would look hella awesome w/ them volks. I have similar setup w/ my Teins and volks. No rubbing and looks awesome, I'm sure you'll love the outcome w/ all your upgrades together. But yea you have to lose the mudguards though imo.
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Originally Posted by goowakjai
how low is the default drop in the front and back? 1.25 inch? 1.5 inch?
http://www.tein.com/ti/a42.html
I forgot to measure before we installed so I can't verify those numbers for sure.
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Originally Posted by datplayaz
oh yeah... it looks a lot better, some Volks will set it off really good. Wich one are you getting?
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Somehow your brake rotors appear to be really clean and flawless compared to mind. There are brown stuff on the periphery of my rotors. I thought they were rust. I dont see this problems in my friend's Mazda 3 or even BMWs. They make the car look bad.
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Originally Posted by curik_euro
Somehow your brake rotors appear to be really clean and flawless compared to mind. There are brown stuff on the periphery of my rotors. I thought they were rust. I dont see this problems in my friend's Mazda 3 or even BMWs. They make the car look bad.
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If your putting a body kit, take off the splash guards right away. I just recently put the OEM kit on my car and I had splash gaurds. The Splash gaurds messed up the paint and I now I have lines outlining where the splash guards used to be. I just got some touch up paint so hopefully it won't be too noticible anymore.
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Originally Posted by werd
If your putting a body kit, take off the splash guards right away. I just recently put the OEM kit on my car and I had splash gaurds. The Splash gaurds messed up the paint and I now I have lines outlining where the splash guards used to be. I just got some touch up paint so hopefully it won't be too noticible anymore.
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