Keep wheels or trade for chrome?
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Keep wheels or trade for chrome?
Well, I kinda want to go for a more luxurious bling look to my car. Ever since I got a bike, I don't really want the majority of the look of my car to be sporty (which I believe it looks now), I want it to be more of a bling bling look to it (I know alot of people are against it, but that's my preference). So do you think I should try to trade these wheels for some chrome ones?
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Originally Posted by jiggaman
tough call, VB, i do like your current wheels though. how are they holding up to the MA potholes?
I am very surprised with the durability of the TSWs. People said they weren't that strong for a build, but I've gone thru train tracks, potholes, etc... accidentally of course and they've held up great. My car is lowered as well, but I think that's because I have aftermarket suspension and not just lowering springs.
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Originally Posted by JTso
The right kind of chrome wheels do look good with a black car. What do you have in mind?
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VB on a side note, did you install your suspension yourself? if so you wanna help me out with installing my tanabe coilovers?
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Hey Wil, I too am a lover of bling
and think your car would look great with some chrome wheels. TSW Catalunyas in chrome were my 2nd choice when I was getting rims. And even living around here my chrome isn't that big of a PITA to deal with, so I think you'd be all set
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Originally Posted by jiggaman
hows next sunday sound?
One thought came to mind. If your bolts are seized, I'm going to be no help. I don't really do the hacksaw job.
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Originally Posted by Sebo
get some Volk GT-7 Mercury Silver
i plan on getting those for the summer and use the aspecs for the winter.
i plan on getting those for the summer and use the aspecs for the winter.
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I think any wheels looks great on any cars! I do like Chrome and iforged wheels on cars too. I don't care what people think of thier cars with different style of wheels.
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More spokes and deeper dish will definitely give your car a more luxurious look. Look around and post pictures up here, we'll give you all the suggestions ![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Originally Posted by kaikai114
More spokes and deeper dish will definitely give your car a more luxurious look.
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Wil did you have any rims in mind so far?
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Originally Posted by madmanmax3000
Keep in mind, rims with a lip tend to look smaller than they are, unless you're getting 19s or 20s they aren't going to look much bigger. I've always held larger wheels in the luxury category.
Wil did you have any rims in mind so far?
Wil did you have any rims in mind so far?
I do like the multi spokes suggestion by KC, but I'm still a fan of chrome.
If people have suggestions for possible chrome rims, shoot them my way, thanks guys!
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Wil... if you get chromes, IMO, make sure you don't get any spokes that are too "thin"... they'll really draw attention to our smaller brake discs. If you go multi-spoke, you should be ok, as long as the spacing isn't too far apart. I went through (and maybe still am going through) the same dilemma. I know I'll never be tracking my car so...
I think chromes only look right on black and white cars... I say go for it. I like Rondy's latest forged 1pc Devotion wheel, but it'll set you back $550 per not incl. tires for 18's...
I think chromes only look right on black and white cars... I say go for it. I like Rondy's latest forged 1pc Devotion wheel, but it'll set you back $550 per not incl. tires for 18's...
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^ don't go ASA man!!1.....please don't!
even though i always hated chrome, but now i started kinda like it.... but never on a TSX....haha.... cuz it's a JDM car....but you see alot of VIP style in Jap and Auss right?..... before there were members from Auzz posting rides, looks AWESOME.... slammed with a kit and some 20" chrome..... if my car was black, i might've done it as well!!..... it's a PIMP age we live in!
even though i always hated chrome, but now i started kinda like it.... but never on a TSX....haha.... cuz it's a JDM car....but you see alot of VIP style in Jap and Auss right?..... before there were members from Auzz posting rides, looks AWESOME.... slammed with a kit and some 20" chrome..... if my car was black, i might've done it as well!!..... it's a PIMP age we live in!
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Originally Posted by Benz_05_TSX
^ don't go ASA man!!1.....please don't!
even though i always hated chrome, but now i started kinda like it.... but never on a TSX....haha.... cuz it's a JDM car....but you see alot of VIP style in Jap and Auss right?..... before there were members from Auzz posting rides, looks AWESOME.... slammed with a kit and some 20" chrome..... if my car was black, i might've done it as well!!..... it's a PIMP age we live in!
even though i always hated chrome, but now i started kinda like it.... but never on a TSX....haha.... cuz it's a JDM car....but you see alot of VIP style in Jap and Auss right?..... before there were members from Auzz posting rides, looks AWESOME.... slammed with a kit and some 20" chrome..... if my car was black, i might've done it as well!!..... it's a PIMP age we live in!
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Originally Posted by virtualbong
Why would you advise not to get ASA? I was actually thinking of a particular ASA set of rims...
I've seen them on a MSM TSX... looked pretty good, although he had silver, not the chrome ones:
http://homepage.mac.com/kelsharif/PhotoAlbum41.html
Personally, I think ASA is a quality wheel... so what if it's Korean? If BBS was ok with licensing them their technology at one time, they must be at least decent. One thing that most people don't know is that ASA makes forged wheels too, but they had an agreement with BBS to not sell them in certain markets...
Just my
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get the chrome
i love mine
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but if u get something that spins i will drive to Mass or wherever you are and choke you
if u get my same setup i won't even be hurt
since i'm probably gonna end up trading my car for the new si withing the next 60 days
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but if u get something that spins i will drive to Mass or wherever you are and choke you
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if u get my same setup i won't even be hurt
since i'm probably gonna end up trading my car for the new si withing the next 60 days
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I love the chome look but i cant bring myself to do it. Coming from a long line of imports i've never had chrome. But i hope you get them so your car wont LOOK LIKE MINE! (eventhough you did yours up first)
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Originally Posted by Type X
get the chrome
i love mine
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I think you sold your stockies already, but if you're trading in your whip, keep me in mind if you're parting that baby out
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Originally Posted by Stock04
I love the chome look but i cant bring myself to do it. Coming from a long line of imports i've never had chrome. But i hope you get them so your car wont LOOK LIKE MINE! (eventhough you did yours up first) ![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
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I do like to take credit that I was the second person to get these rims for my TSX. J in Hawaii was the first I believe or at least who posted in this forum and the other tsx forum.
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Originally Posted by amadeus303
Heh... Mike, it's ironic that you posted... I've never been a fan of chrome, especially on Japanese cars --- but after seeing yours in person, I couldn't get over how sweet those blingers looked on a black TSX
I think you sold your stockies already, but if you're trading in your whip, keep me in mind if you're parting that baby out![Too Cool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/toocool.gif)
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I think you sold your stockies already, but if you're trading in your whip, keep me in mind if you're parting that baby out
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aspec kit
comptech intake
injen cai intake
chrome tl's
tein ss
comptech rear sway
and looking for a local...cough
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and yes i have 2 intakes
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and no...they aren't on at the same time
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Originally Posted by virtualbong
Why would you advise not to get ASA? I was actually thinking of a particular ASA set of rims...
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Originally Posted by Benz_05_TSX
Like... i used to like the styling of ASA.... because they have the mesh style rim... but, i heard so many stories about how bad they are...like 2 of my buddies had them.... they said, once you hit a big pothole.....it's pretty much over...and it was kinda heavy too~