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Old Jul 31, 2001 | 01:38 AM
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Wheel Gap

Alot of people have springs and i just realized why i dont like them. They only get rid of the wheel gap above the wheels....but the gap left and right of the wheels is still disgustingly huge. Man if Acura could only fix that the car would be great.

Any1 else notice this? Can any1 think of any solutions?
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Old Jul 31, 2001 | 01:50 AM
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Bigger RIMZ
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Old Jul 31, 2001 | 02:23 AM
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could it be the 50 as in 215/50/17
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Old Jul 31, 2001 | 02:37 AM
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Originally posted by z28typeSWRXkid:
<STRONG>but the gap left and right of the wheels is still disgustingly huge. Man if Acura could only fix that the car would be great.
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Geez ... bitch ... bitch ... bitch ... now you don't like the shape of the wheel wells and somehow Acura is to blame ... get a life!
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Old Jul 31, 2001 | 02:48 AM
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hahah "uhh the sunroof doens't retract all the way and i didn't check it before I bought it".... Stop it, u have the car and if you don't like what you see, do everything in your power to get it fixed and/or changed. Bitching about Acura's design and asking god to have them change it so you would love the car ins't in your power.
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Old Jul 31, 2001 | 03:06 AM
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Dude, Two words

Oval Rims.
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Old Jul 31, 2001 | 03:10 AM
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Originally posted by Jake:
<STRONG>Dude, Two words

Oval Rims.</STRONG>
Cheaper than hydraulics and you still get the bounce.
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Old Jul 31, 2001 | 03:51 AM
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Originally posted by z28typeSWRXkid:
<STRONG>Alot of people have springs and i just realized why i dont like them. They only get rid of the wheel gap above the wheels....but the gap left and right of the wheels is still disgustingly huge. Man if Acura could only fix that the car would be great.

Any1 else notice this? Can any1 think of any solutions?</STRONG>
It's too bad you got a red car because with the satin silver model you can make all kinds of artistic and aesthetically pleasing modifications with some well-placed duct tape. It matches the paint perfectly!

In your case, you might want to invest in some fire engine red spray paint and go at the wheel wells, the tires and rims too. Voila! no more unsightly wheel gap!
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Old Jul 31, 2001 | 05:59 AM
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Originally posted by Water Rabbit:
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It's too bad you got a red car because with the satin silver model you can make all kinds of artistic and aesthetically pleasing modifications with some well-placed duct tape. It matches the paint perfectly!

In your case, you might want to invest in some fire engine red spray paint and go at the wheel wells, the tires and rims too. Voila! no more unsightly wheel gap!</STRONG>
What a great thought... Instead of having to pay for that expensive 3M clear-bra material (StoneGuard, etc), just roll out the duct tape for the silver satin cars.

Hmmmm... I wonder if the Zaino Z2 works well on duct tape or gaffers tape

(At least the front would be protected -- and just think of the body kits that could be mocked-up with the tape!!!)

[ 07-31-2001: Message edited by: EricL ]
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Old Jul 31, 2001 | 09:50 AM
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Originally posted by z28typeSWRXkid:
<STRONG>Alot of people have springs and i just realized why i dont like them. They only get rid of the wheel gap above the wheels....but the gap left and right of the wheels is still disgustingly huge. Man if Acura could only fix that the car would be great.

Any1 else notice this? Can any1 think of any solutions?</STRONG>
Yes your right. Another downside to the lower springs is that they kill almost all of the brake dive and acceleration squat!!
Acura! Are you listening?

Solution to that gap might be 135/210/19 tires. Great in the snow also. Re:135 width.
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