Rays G-Games 77W - Tanabe Coilovers - KICS Project Lugs PICS
11-29-2006, 02:12 PM
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Rays G-Games 77W - Tanabe Coilovers - KICS Project Lugs PICS
The Tanabes have been on a while, but the G-Games have been on about a week. I know a lot of people have the 77W, but I still like them. What a great way to spend part of a bonus check.
Suspension:
Tanabe Sustec Pro Type II
This replaced my Pro-Kit on stock shocks. I have been very pleased with the ride improvement.
Wheels:
Rays G-Games 77W 1-Piece
18 x 7.5 +42 GM
I searched high and low for almost a month for some 2-Piece in 19”. After being told there was a 90 day wait, I went with the 18” set.
Lug Nuts:
KICS Project R40 Composite
Tires:
General Exclaim UHP 225/40-18
I searched and did not find much on this tire. They were rated OK on some web sites, so I gave them a try. I will update on how they perform and wear.
Air:
I went with the Nitrogen fill for better consistency on pressure. After reading the Tire Pressure thread, I wonder if my 34F and 32R is too low.
Here are some pictures. They are not the best since I have not had much time lately.
Suspension:
Tanabe Sustec Pro Type II
This replaced my Pro-Kit on stock shocks. I have been very pleased with the ride improvement.
Wheels:
Rays G-Games 77W 1-Piece
18 x 7.5 +42 GM
I searched high and low for almost a month for some 2-Piece in 19”. After being told there was a 90 day wait, I went with the 18” set.
Lug Nuts:
KICS Project R40 Composite
Tires:
General Exclaim UHP 225/40-18
I searched and did not find much on this tire. They were rated OK on some web sites, so I gave them a try. I will update on how they perform and wear.
Air:
I went with the Nitrogen fill for better consistency on pressure. After reading the Tire Pressure thread, I wonder if my 34F and 32R is too low.
Here are some pictures. They are not the best since I have not had much time lately.
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11-29-2006, 04:53 PM
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Thanks for the compliments.
Well I already scrape the front now quite often during normal driving. Given the rough roads around here, it is low enough for my tastes. I might experiment a little though.
LOL, yeah that is the first thing the wife said when I opened the package in the mail. Those lugs are fairly new to the market and cost me $150 or I might consider changing them out. I guess I should have gone with the R26 set. Oh well …. they work for now.
Thanks again for the compliments.
EDIT
But very nice ABP
, and yes drop it more!
BTW do you have any front shots, I don't know if i want to go Modulo or EuroR
Sorry, I do not have front shots right now. That is the OEM kit though.
Originally Posted by hrj_1985
nice.. i think you need to lower it a little more.
Originally Posted by xizor
that is a very nice looking TSX (ditch those nasty open ended lugs though 
)
(ditch those nasty open ended lugs though )Thanks again for the compliments.
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Originally Posted by ILoveMyHonda
But very nice ABP
, and yes drop it more!BTW do you have any front shots, I don't know if i want to go Modulo or EuroR
11-30-2006, 04:54 PM
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I looked really hard at the General Exclaim UHPs -- ended up going with BFGs but in that tire price range there are a lot of seemingly really competitive offerings. Anyway, you might find that you'll get a little better steering response from them with 2 lbs more air, esp. in the front. Their reputation is for a fairly soft sidewall.
Looking forward to hearing your impressions as time goes by...
Looking forward to hearing your impressions as time goes by...
12-01-2006, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by psteng19
Looks good.
I'm thinking about the 77W's as well.
What price and vendor, if you don't mind?
I'm thinking about the 77W's as well.
What price and vendor, if you don't mind?
They were willing to work on everything but the tax
Originally Posted by afici0nad0
nice
ya, let us know how your general exclaim's hold up. this is my first tire choice for next spring.
ya, let us know how your general exclaim's hold up. this is my first tire choice for next spring.
Originally Posted by peter_bigblock
I looked really hard at the General Exclaim UHPs -- ended up going with BFGs but in that tire price range there are a lot of seemingly really competitive offerings. Anyway, you might find that you'll get a little better steering response from them with 2 lbs more air, esp. in the front. Their reputation is for a fairly soft sidewall.
Looking forward to hearing your impressions as time goes by...
Looking forward to hearing your impressions as time goes by...
Originally Posted by Tsx536
Lookin good Gsclifton!
I was wondering where you went, at least you came back with some sick wheels!
I was wondering where you went, at least you came back with some sick wheels!
Yeah, I took a hiatus to get some things settled. Thanks for the compliment on the wheels.
12-01-2006, 03:13 PM
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Awesome dude! Good to see you got it all setup. The GM Wolfs look great with ABP...And that drop is perfect, no need to go lower...
Speaking of bonuses, I just got mine today
Speaking of bonuses, I just got mine today
12-02-2006, 02:12 AM
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mmmmmm....
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Awesome dude! Good to see you got it all setup. The GM Wolfs look great with ABP...And that drop is perfect, no need to go lower...
Speaking of bonuses, I just got mine today
Speaking of bonuses, I just got mine today
12-03-2006, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 05BlackTsx
Very nice ride !! I noticed that you have "Gas Strut Trunk Conversion", do you have any pics ? I wounder how much cost you.
01-17-2007, 07:20 PM
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Nice looking car. I am sure those General HP tires are holding up good. I used to have them on my 19s and they turned out great considering the price I paid them for. Good choice.
Are there more mods to come? LOL
Are there more mods to come? LOL
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Originally Posted by minkl81
Hows your tanabe sustec pro holding up? Mine's still fine but something started to clunk in the rear suspension. I have a feeling that its the SPC cambers.
01-23-2007, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by minkl81
Hows your tanabe sustec pro holding up? Mine's still fine but something started to clunk in the rear suspension. I have a feeling that its the SPC cambers.
Originally Posted by lilasiian8
Clean ride. I was thinking about Tanabe Pro II but I heard it only lowers up to 2". Is that true?
Front is -3/4 ~ -3in
Rear is -1/4 ~ -2 1/2in
Update on General Exclaim UHP
I have put about 5k miles on the tires. I cannot say a bad thing about them yet. I have been easy and hard on them. I have to admit, I am impressed with them. I even used them on ice one day and some slush/sleet a few weeks back. I raised inflation to 40F/38R and never looked back.
I am sure there are better tires, but for the cash I give them a
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I also added a set of R40 KICS Project locks. I park in a garage at work and home. Yeah, I am still paranoid. My 97 Accord was broken into and vandalized back in the day, so I still try and deter or protect my property. No doubt a dedicated thief would defeat the locks, but anything is better than nothing I suppose.
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Hi,
I'm a total n00b when it comes to cars. Nehow, I wanted to get rims for my 06 tsx and the rims you have caught my eye. What's the difference between 1-piece and 2-piece? I've been searching for these rims and found that the 2-piece costs twice as much as the 1-piece.
I'd pm you my Q but iono what clearance you need in order to send PMs as I don't have permission to do so.
Sorry if this is explained elsewhere, but thanks in advance!
~ oli
I'm a total n00b when it comes to cars. Nehow, I wanted to get rims for my 06 tsx and the rims you have caught my eye. What's the difference between 1-piece and 2-piece? I've been searching for these rims and found that the 2-piece costs twice as much as the 1-piece.
I'd pm you my Q but iono what clearance you need in order to send PMs as I don't have permission to do so.
Sorry if this is explained elsewhere, but thanks in advance!
~ oli
07-18-2007, 09:49 PM
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Last week I bought the 19" 2pc SW I'm waiting for my kumho spt tires to come in and they are supposed to be similar to your general tires, but the kumhos are supposed to be slightly better
07-18-2007, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Pimpin
Last week I bought the 19" 2pc SW I'm waiting for my kumho spt tires to come in and they are supposed to be similar to your general tires, but the kumhos are supposed to be slightly better
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