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07-17-2005, 10:53 PM
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very sharp. I am a big fan. Sorry - I had to make them smaller to fit on the average size monitor. From atlantic:
"As you can see, I bought the A-Spec rims which are not the chrome ones. They are actually the gun-metal finish and they really (in my opinion) look good with the celestial silver. Also, you will notice that I extended the exhaust tips because they looked awful when I got the under spoilers installed. They were hidden but now I think they look good. Let me know what you think. I also got rid of the Acura badging and I moved the “RL” badge above the “ASPEC” badge."
07-18-2005, 07:50 AM
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[QUOTE=vp911] very sharp. I am a big fan. Sorry - I had to make them smaller to fit on the average size monitor.
Also, you will notice that I extended the exhaust tips because they looked awful when I got the under spoilers installed. They were hidden but now I think they look good.
What needs to be done to extend the exhaust tips? They are partially hidden after the installation of the A-Spec kit and I agree that what you did looks MUCH better!
very sharp. I am a big fan. Sorry - I had to make them smaller to fit on the average size monitor. Also, you will notice that I extended the exhaust tips because they looked awful when I got the under spoilers installed. They were hidden but now I think they look good.
What needs to be done to extend the exhaust tips? They are partially hidden after the installation of the A-Spec kit and I agree that what you did looks MUCH better!
07-18-2005, 08:39 AM
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very sharp. I am a big fan. Sorry - I had to make them smaller to fit on the average size monitor.
Also, you will notice that I extended the exhaust tips because they looked awful when I got the under spoilers installed. They were hidden but now I think they look good.
What needs to be done to extend the exhaust tips? They are partially hidden after the installation of the A-Spec kit and I agree that what you did looks MUCH better!
The tips have a screw on the top which can be removed. So what I did was take it to my local muffler shop and they removed them and then added small extensions and then they screwed them back on. Simple. Total cost was $30.00 and now it looks great. 
Originally Posted by vp911
very sharp. I am a big fan. Sorry - I had to make them smaller to fit on the average size monitor. Also, you will notice that I extended the exhaust tips because they looked awful when I got the under spoilers installed. They were hidden but now I think they look good.
What needs to be done to extend the exhaust tips? They are partially hidden after the installation of the A-Spec kit and I agree that what you did looks MUCH better!
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07-18-2005, 09:33 AM
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The tips have a screw on the top which can be removed. So what I did was take it to my local muffler shop and they removed them and then added small extensions and then they screwed them back on. Simple. Total cost was $30.00 and now it looks great.
07-18-2005, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by vp911
very sharp. I am a big fan. Sorry - I had to make them smaller to fit on the average size monitor. From atlantic:
"As you can see, I bought the A-Spec rims which are not the chrome ones. They are actually the gun-metal finish and they really (in my opinion) look good with the celestial silver. Also, you will notice that I extended the exhaust tips because they looked awful when I got the under spoilers installed. They were hidden but now I think they look good. Let me know what you think. I also got rid of the Acura badging and I moved the “RL” badge above the “ASPEC” badge."
07-18-2005, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Bitium
Looks very nice. One of the best I have seen so far. I don't think they are gun-metal, but black chrome.
07-18-2005, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by atlantic
They are the platinum gun metal finish.
07-18-2005, 03:08 PM
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"I bought the A-Spec rims which are not the chrome ones. "
Looks fantastic Atlantic. Do you know whether the A-spec rims can be purchased separately from the A-spec kit, the cost of the rims alone and from what sources? Is this an Acura accessory available via dealerships? Also, I may have missed it but are those are 18" rims and if so what tires did you decide to go with.
Looks fantastic Atlantic. Do you know whether the A-spec rims can be purchased separately from the A-spec kit, the cost of the rims alone and from what sources? Is this an Acura accessory available via dealerships? Also, I may have missed it but are those are 18" rims and if so what tires did you decide to go with.
07-18-2005, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by hendjaz
"I bought the A-Spec rims which are not the chrome ones. "
Looks fantastic Atlantic. Do you know whether the A-spec rims can be purchased separately from the A-spec kit, the cost of the rims alone and from what sources? Is this an Acura accessory available via dealerships? Also, I may have missed it but are those are 18" rims and if so what tires did you decide to go with.
Looks fantastic Atlantic. Do you know whether the A-spec rims can be purchased separately from the A-spec kit, the cost of the rims alone and from what sources? Is this an Acura accessory available via dealerships? Also, I may have missed it but are those are 18" rims and if so what tires did you decide to go with.
The A-Spec rims can definitely be purchased separately. My dealer did not even know they were available. I told them they were and then they had to order them for me. I got the rims for under $1400 and they ARE 18's.
As for the tires, I got the Avon Tech M550 A/S 245/45/ZR18's. So far, they are much quieter than the OEM's and the Dry traction is great. The car feels alot better with the 18" rims and tires. I highly recommend you upgrade to the 18" rims and tires.
07-19-2005, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by atlantic
I got the rims for under $1400 and they ARE 18's.
07-19-2005, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by msu79gt82
How much under $1400, and did that include tax? That is a good price; cheapest I have seen them is $1575 tax included.
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I wonder why the emblems on your trunk are placed differently than mine and all others I have seen?
Normally there is an Acura badge in the top left corner. An RL badge in the top right corner. A-Spec bottom left. And SH-AWD bottom right.
I assumed that badge placement, other than the A-Spec were done at factory. Is this something you did yourself?
Normally there is an Acura badge in the top left corner. An RL badge in the top right corner. A-Spec bottom left. And SH-AWD bottom right.
I assumed that badge placement, other than the A-Spec were done at factory. Is this something you did yourself?
08-26-2005, 07:01 PM
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I wonder why the emblems on your trunk are placed differently than mine and all others I have seen?
Normally there is an Acura badge in the top left corner. An RL badge in the top right corner. A-Spec bottom left. And SH-AWD bottom right.
I assumed that badge placement, other than the A-Spec were done at factory. Is this something you did yourself?
Normally there is an Acura badge in the top left corner. An RL badge in the top right corner. A-Spec bottom left. And SH-AWD bottom right.
I assumed that badge placement, other than the A-Spec were done at factory. Is this something you did yourself?
08-26-2005, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by vp911
I believe he moved them himself. Personal preference. I am considering taking my badges off.
Just personal preference and I feel it looks better.
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