Just had new springs installed -pics-
02-10-2005, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 01bluecls
Damn nice pics and NIIIIICE car mang! I REALLY like the wheels. What drop are those springs running? Your pics quality is great too!
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Very nice. What kinda camera did you use/what resolution? Looks either like the camera was really good or you scaled it down a bunch.
Car is hot too, the rims fit perfectly. The drop isn't slammed or anything, but it's classy.
Car is hot too, the rims fit perfectly. The drop isn't slammed or anything, but it's classy.
02-10-2005, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by goldmemberer
Very nice. What kinda camera did you use/what resolution? Looks either like the camera was really good or you scaled it down a bunch.
Car is hot too, the rims fit perfectly. The drop isn't slammed or anything, but it's classy.
Car is hot too, the rims fit perfectly. The drop isn't slammed or anything, but it's classy.
This was my first experience with "normal feel" springs. I've been really impressed, I can't feel any difference whatsoever from the stock ride, no bouncy ness of any kind. Only change is that it feels so much easier to turn. There's not much wheel gap and I can still go over speedbumps easily and get in and out of my driveway with no problems.
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02-10-2005, 11:30 AM
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Gorgeous car, gorgeous pictures. 
Your pictures look like stills from some spy movie:
SCENE 111: The Master Villan steals into the abandoned parking garage at midnight, gliding silently in his intimidating black car, on his way to pick up the suitcase full of...
Your pictures look like stills from some spy movie:
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02-10-2005, 11:51 AM
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saw the pics on OT. 
nice
nice
02-10-2005, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by phipark
wheels look good and the drop is perfect. Where did you get the springs by chance?
02-10-2005, 02:21 PM
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those 18's look sweet, what did those run you??
are those 6000k bulbs in the headlights?
good choice of camera too, I wish I bought the 5MP but I got the Sony 5MP instead.
are those 6000k bulbs in the headlights?
good choice of camera too, I wish I bought the 5MP but I got the Sony 5MP instead.
02-10-2005, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by alpswd
very clean!!
what kind of lights do you have in your fogs? also, are you headlights standard 4300k or you upgraded them too?
what kind of lights do you have in your fogs? also, are you headlights standard 4300k or you upgraded them too?
02-10-2005, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by aspar
those 18's look sweet, what did those run you??
are those 6000k bulbs in the headlights?
good choice of camera too, I wish I bought the 5MP but I got the Sony 5MP instead.
are those 6000k bulbs in the headlights?
good choice of camera too, I wish I bought the 5MP but I got the Sony 5MP instead.
02-13-2005, 09:27 PM
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Mr.Fusion... Do you have any close up pics with good lighting of your car? Im curious about your drop. I just wanna see more pics so i can see the gaps.
The site http://www.turboimport.com/catalog/acura_cl_tl.htm shows that those springs are 1.5fr and 1.0r which is the same as the "old" comptechs. If additional pics are given I may order these springs!
The site http://www.turboimport.com/catalog/acura_cl_tl.htm shows that those springs are 1.5fr and 1.0r which is the same as the "old" comptechs. If additional pics are given I may order these springs!
02-13-2005, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 01bluecls
Mr.Fusion... Do you have any close up pics with good lighting of your car? Im curious about your drop. I just wanna see more pics so i can see the gaps.
The site http://www.turboimport.com/catalog/acura_cl_tl.htm shows that those springs are 1.5fr and 1.0r which is the same as the "old" comptechs. If additional pics are given I may order these springs!
The site http://www.turboimport.com/catalog/acura_cl_tl.htm shows that those springs are 1.5fr and 1.0r which is the same as the "old" comptechs. If additional pics are given I may order these springs!
I would also like to see that
02-13-2005, 11:17 PM
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Here are some daytime pics for those who requested:
Yes the headlight bulbs are stock, it's probly just the image cooling in photoshop that's making them appear more blue.
Yes the headlight bulbs are stock, it's probly just the image cooling in photoshop that's making them appear more blue.
02-14-2005, 12:47 AM
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LOL, crap! Your car is black, and the second set of pics you posted I cant tell where the top of the tire starts and how much gap you have between the top of tire and fenders! 
I guess if you dont have any more pics up close of the wheel gaps...
What size tires are you running on your 18's?
How big are the fender gaps in the front and rear, how many fingers, estimated inches etc?
Sorry for the questions and all, but im deciding between these and the H&R Sport Drop. I feel the sport drop maybe too low for me, these Tanabe's may be my answer to a old comtech like drop i have been looking for!
I guess if you dont have any more pics up close of the wheel gaps...
What size tires are you running on your 18's?
How big are the fender gaps in the front and rear, how many fingers, estimated inches etc?
Sorry for the questions and all, but im deciding between these and the H&R Sport Drop. I feel the sport drop maybe too low for me, these Tanabe's may be my answer to a old comtech like drop i have been looking for!
02-14-2005, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 01bluecls
I guess if you dont have any more pics up close of the wheel gaps...
What size tires are you running on your 18's?
How big are the fender gaps in the front and rear, how many fingers, estimated inches etc?
What size tires are you running on your 18's?
How big are the fender gaps in the front and rear, how many fingers, estimated inches etc?
The last 2 pics where taken on a slight incline in front of my house, so it may appear just a little higher.
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Originally Posted by 01bluecls
Originally Posted by Mr.Fusion
I think it was around $1050 with tires.
Those rims with tires for that much makes them even look better!
I think it was around $1050 with tires.
Those rims with tires for that much makes them even look better!
my thoughts exactly!
02-14-2005, 07:03 PM
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PDX3.2TL Nice. The drop is definatly noticeable. how do the springs ride? stiff? soft?
Originally Posted by Mr.Fusion
This was my first experience with "normal feel" springs. I've been really impressed, I can't feel any difference whatsoever from the stock ride, no bouncy ness of any kind. Only change is that it feels so much easier to turn. There's not much wheel gap and I can still go over speedbumps easily and get in and out of my driveway with no problems.
Unless Mr.Fusion wants to add anything.
02-14-2005, 07:05 PM
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I guess i might get these springs....This thread is the only review/post with pics that I have seen for the Tanabe's but they look like the springs im looking for. They look almost perfect. The H&R's Sport drop worry me just a little around my roads....plus i think im just being a puss about them 
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Your car is absolutely beautiful... That combo of springs and wheels gives the car a nice balance of aggressiveness and class. Did those springs introduce any camber issues or uneven tread wear on the tires?