Finally decided on new wheels/tires/suspension..
11-09-2005, 06:53 PM
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Finally decided on new wheels/tires/suspension..
after my last set of wheels/tires were stolen (see here), i have decided to lose the a-spec completely, since it may be bad luck and pickup lots of new stuff...
i went completely broke today purchasing:
18x7.5 Gram Lights T57-RC
Pirelli PZero Nero M&S 215/45WR18
and
Tein Basics...
woo hoo... now itstime for me to go sell my soul... or body... likely my soul...
i went completely broke today purchasing:
18x7.5 Gram Lights T57-RC
Pirelli PZero Nero M&S 215/45WR18
and
Tein Basics...
woo hoo... now itstime for me to go sell my soul... or body... likely my soul...
11-09-2005, 07:10 PM
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maybe you should invest in better car security first.. if you had a good alarm with motion/movement detectors you might of still had your aspecs.
i certainly wouldn't just keep going broke buying new wheels only to have them stolen again.. just my opinion..
i certainly wouldn't just keep going broke buying new wheels only to have them stolen again.. just my opinion..
11-09-2005, 08:00 PM
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yeah, they came through a local jdm importer... they were 1400 for the rims... i think thats a pretty great deal... check out the close-up pics on rayswheels.co.jp and theyre HOT!
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11-09-2005, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
Looking good man, should be a big difference 
1. rid of the a-spec and picked up teins
2. 18s instead of 17s
11-09-2005, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by zazen721
i finally listened to everyone and got:
1. rid of the a-spec and picked up teins
2. 18s instead of 17s
1. rid of the a-spec and picked up teins
2. 18s instead of 17s
11-09-2005, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by zazen721
Pirelli PZero Nero M&S 215/45WR18
11-09-2005, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by tnl_tsx
what does tilt sensor for the alarm do?
11-09-2005, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Eeyore
Whats up zazen, I got those same tires a few weeks ago, same size and everything but mine are on 8" wide rims. They are a good tire, I'm happy with them I think you will be too.
11-09-2005, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX 3Pedal
Are you sure it's ok to use a 215 width tire on a 7.5 width wheel?
EDIT: I didn't see the post above
EDIT: I didn't see the post above
18x7.5 $319 each
** Lightweight: 23.8lbs. **
Availability: In Stock
Recommended Tire Size:
215/45-18
i just picked any 7.5 width wheel to get this... the only all-season high performance tires they have this size on TR is the pirellis...
11-09-2005, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by zazen721
i checked, and double checked, and checked about 10 more times... lol... tirerack says:
18x7.5 $319 each
** Lightweight: 23.8lbs. **
Availability: In Stock
Recommended Tire Size:
215/45-18
i just picked any 7.5 width wheel to get this... the only all-season high performance tires they have this size on TR is the pirellis...
18x7.5 $319 each
** Lightweight: 23.8lbs. **
Availability: In Stock
Recommended Tire Size:
215/45-18
i just picked any 7.5 width wheel to get this... the only all-season high performance tires they have this size on TR is the pirellis...
11-10-2005, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by zazen721
where did you see 24 lbs?
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18x7.5 $319 each
** Lightweight: 23.8lbs. **
Availability: In Stock
** Lightweight: 23.8lbs. **
Availability: In Stock
11-10-2005, 08:45 AM
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hahah no no ... thats what i used to show that the 7.5 inch wheels will fit 215/45/18 tires!! those were some ugly ugly rims on tirerack!!! i think i saw these gram lights at 18 lbs... lol
11-15-2005, 05:46 PM
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hopefully thursday... they shipped on friday from california... i dont know if they will be here by then but im keeping my fingers crossed!! cross yours too =) please.
11-17-2005, 09:21 PM
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my wheels and tires came today... and theyre on... its dark at 4pm so no pics until tomorrow.. but i wont be home until 5... hmm... pics soon...
btw.. theyre gorgeous wheels. everyone who saw them today was like "wow.. those look really great on your car." only problem is that the tires have white crap all over the outside of them... i hope that will wash off. and.. they actually dont look too bad with the a-spec drop but im still doing the tein ss =)
btw.. theyre gorgeous wheels. everyone who saw them today was like "wow.. those look really great on your car." only problem is that the tires have white crap all over the outside of them... i hope that will wash off. and.. they actually dont look too bad with the a-spec drop but im still doing the tein ss =)
11-23-2005, 11:10 AM
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you're right 
im finally off today.... im about to eat some pizza, go get the car washed, and then take pics... gimme a couple hours ;-) promise.
im finally off today.... im about to eat some pizza, go get the car washed, and then take pics... gimme a couple hours ;-) promise.
11-23-2005, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by zazen721
you're right im finally off today.... im about to eat some pizza, go get the car washed, and then take pics... gimme a couple hours ;-) promise.
im finally off today.... im about to eat some pizza, go get the car washed, and then take pics... gimme a couple hours ;-) promise.
11-23-2005, 02:49 PM
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okay... enough suspense... i made a quick and dirty page =)
http://homepage.mac.com/paulieparker/PhotoAlbum34.html
http://homepage.mac.com/paulieparker/PhotoAlbum34.html
11-23-2005, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by joerockt
Nice dood, looks good! When are you getting the drop?