New pics, 05 SSM w/ A spec drop and wheels
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New pics, 05 SSM w/ A spec drop and wheels
Here they are, the 05 Sparkle Silver 18x8 A spec wheels with 235/40r18 P Zero nero's. Sorry about the pic size and quality. if someone can re-size them thats fine.
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Pics look great Joe... I know I'm in the minority, but I prefer the silver sparkle finish to the chrome-look and platinum finishes. Now just add the OEM kit, and it'll look even better
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Btw... can you take some side angle shots of how the wheels/tires look? Most people who ran the 18x8 wheels paired them with 225-40-18 tires. Do they stick out at all, or are they still inside the fender?
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Yeah i'll take some more. these were taken early and i didn't have great light. The fronts stick out just a little but they look very agressive in person. i'm very pleased.
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Originally Posted by JoeC1982
Here they are, the 05 Sparkle Silver 18x8 A spec wheels with 235/40r18 P Zero nero's. Sorry about the pic size and quality. if someone can re-size them thats fine.
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Any impressions on how the car drives with the new suspension?
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Originally Posted by waTSX
Your car looks great, Joe.
I personally think the A-Spec suspension is an ideal dop for the car. I'll be getting it myself soon. Wheels look good, too.
Any impressions on how the car drives with the new suspension?
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Any impressions on how the car drives with the new suspension?
you guys think i should go for the OEM body kit?
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Very clean. Actually your A-Spec drop is a little more than I expected. I just did the neuspeed-koni/comptech install in mine saturday, and was kinda suprised at how much the drop was. Need to do some tinkering, my front looks just like yours, but the rear is low.
Great choice on getting the 18" A-spec rims. I have them also, just in chrome. Waiting to pay off some bills and x-mas shopping before I buy the tires for them. I spent a little too much the past month on the car so probably Jan-Feb my new rims will be on.
Great choice on getting the 18" A-spec rims. I have them also, just in chrome. Waiting to pay off some bills and x-mas shopping before I buy the tires for them. I spent a little too much the past month on the car so probably Jan-Feb my new rims will be on.
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Do you feel the rear camber kit is necessary for the a-spec suspension drop? I'm going to get the a-spec but am unsure whether to get the camber kit for the rear.
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Originally Posted by str8 tsx
Do you feel the rear camber kit is necessary for the a-spec suspension drop? I'm going to get the a-spec but am unsure whether to get the camber kit for the rear.
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Originally Posted by JoeC1982
Depends on how long you want your rear tires to last. Mine was quite a bit out of factory spec and i didn't want to have my tires wear unevenly.
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nice pix!
i just got my a-specs installed this past weekend. from what i was told, it's only a 1 inch drop in the rear with no noticeable drop in the front. ride is a little firmer while still comfortable and it cures the body roll to a certain degree. im still not sure about those aspec wheels...will keep mine on stock
i just got my a-specs installed this past weekend. from what i was told, it's only a 1 inch drop in the rear with no noticeable drop in the front. ride is a little firmer while still comfortable and it cures the body roll to a certain degree. im still not sure about those aspec wheels...will keep mine on stock
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Originally Posted by steve457
Joe, great setup! I was wondering if you've had any issues with the tires rubbing at all?
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Thanks for the info. That was one of my biggest concerns having the tires rub. Also, would you happen to have any pictures taken more from the front and rear of the car? I would like to see how the wheels look from different angles.
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i just got a tsx for like 3month..
did u got the a spec wheels from the dealer?!, couse i already asked them, 17' is the biggest for tsx, and how did u got the a spec tsx? they're not in option right?
did u got the a spec wheels from the dealer?!, couse i already asked them, 17' is the biggest for tsx, and how did u got the a spec tsx? they're not in option right?
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Originally Posted by slr
i just got a tsx for like 3month..
did u got the a spec wheels from the dealer?!, couse i already asked them, 17' is the biggest for tsx, and how did u got the a spec tsx? they're not in option right?
did u got the a spec wheels from the dealer?!, couse i already asked them, 17' is the biggest for tsx, and how did u got the a spec tsx? they're not in option right?
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Do you have any shots of the wheels from a front or rear side angle? I want to see how much the wheels stick out. I know you mentioned that they barely stick out in front, but would love to see a picture if possible.
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Originally Posted by JoeC1982
none at all, i'm lowered about another 1" on tanabe springs now and still no rubbing.
By the way, what is the weight of the stock 17's from an 05 if the A-Spec rims are 26.5 lbs?
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