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Old Dec 4, 2016 | 10:43 PM
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if staying at stock height

what tire size would you recommend with my wheels (18x8.5 +45)
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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 09:42 PM
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I bought these for my CRV and they are bright AF! 6k matches perfectly to our headlights, and light output is phenomenal. 2 year warranty and PnP. ( I was gunna mention that I have found that 6K LED match best to OEM headlights, however 5k HID match better than 6K HID... idk why)


2016 80W 8000LM CREE LED H11 Fog Light Kit Bulbs Xenon White 6000K High Power eBay
Do you have any pictures because I'm thinking of just getting these.
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Old Dec 6, 2016 | 06:47 AM
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Yeah, here are the pics below... but I don't have a professional camera so it's hard to take pictures of headlights. I have 6k VLED tritons on the turn signals, some cheap $30 6K HID for the projectors (see what I mean about the blue), And then the 6K LED fogs which I mentioned in the link. You can see the 6K LED's match perfectly to the white OEM LED DRL. (This is pretty much the same color as our TSX projectors)



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Old Dec 6, 2016 | 08:26 AM
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headlight too blue


Should get some Osram CBI's.
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Old Dec 6, 2016 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
headlight too blue


Should get some Osram CBI's.
Agreed, but $30... I would go with 5K HID next time. Anyways, my V3 Tritons, and my Fogs are so bright that I really don't even need the projectors.
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Old Dec 6, 2016 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by urbanstereo
if staying at stock height

what tire size would you recommend with my wheels (18x8.5 +45)
225/45r18
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Old Dec 6, 2016 | 10:05 AM
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I made a post regarding upgrading to the V6 battery using OEM parts in the performance parts and modifications section. Its gotten a lot of views but no replies Basically I am not sure if the V6 battery box will be a perfect fit. Everything else with the parts I listed should be plug and play. I don't see why it wouldn't. Anyone know more about this?
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Old Dec 6, 2016 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Harper
225/45r18
thanks!
Originally Posted by TSX1012m6
I made a post regarding upgrading to the V6 battery using OEM parts in the performance parts and modifications section. Its gotten a lot of views but no replies Basically I am not sure if the V6 battery box will be a perfect fit. Everything else with the parts I listed should be plug and play. I don't see why it wouldn't. Anyone know more about this?
i had another thread bookmarked on my other notebook, but essentially the main thing is the bar, tray, and cabling that needs to be changed. fitment should not be an issue.
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Old Dec 6, 2016 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ssjoeboe9
Agreed, but $30... I would go with 5K HID next time. Anyways, my V3 Tritons, and my Fogs are so bright that I really don't even need the projectors.
Would you say the output is similar to what the pictures they have show?

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Old Dec 6, 2016 | 01:49 PM
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Yes, it looks exactly like that. Very accurate picture. I was gunna post a pic like that, but I only have one pointing into my garage from my driveway... and I don't want yall hoodlums to see all my stuff
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Old Dec 6, 2016 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ssjoeboe9
Yes, it looks exactly like that. Very accurate picture. I was gunna post a pic like that, but I only have one pointing into my garage from my driveway... and I don't want yall hoodlums to see all my stuff
LOL. You mean that Subie in the garage right.
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Old Dec 6, 2016 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ssjoeboe9
Anyways, my V3 Tritons, and my Fogs are so bright that I really don't even need the projectors.
What fog lights are you running? I want to swap mine as im using the stockers that are lit by candles. Also, whats the general consensus for yellow fog lights? Not to crazy about how they look but I've heard they perform great in the rain/snow.
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Old Dec 6, 2016 | 04:47 PM
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Second post on this page.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2016-80W-8000LM-CREE-LED-H11-Fog-Light-Kit-Bulbs-Xenon-White-6000K-High-Power-/231691949894?hash=item35f1ea9746&rmvSB=true&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F711-53200-19255-0%252F1%253Ftype%253D3%2526campId%253D5336075433%2526toolId%253D10001%2526customId%253Diwe3iwo3ix000axo00004%2526mpre%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.com%25252Fitm%25252F2016-80W-8000LM-CREE-LED-H11-Fog-Light-Kit-Bulbs-Xenon-White-6000K-High-Power-%25252F231691949894%25253Fhash%25253Ditem35f1ea9746%2526srcrot%253D711-53200-19255-0%2526rvr_id%253D1135577506502
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Old Dec 6, 2016 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Harper
$50 damn thats cheap. This is a decent kit? 8000 Lumen damn thats bright! I might pick these up at this price. These are for the most part plug and play right?
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Old Dec 7, 2016 | 07:09 AM
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lmfao... it's like twighlight zone in here hahaha.
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Old Dec 8, 2016 | 07:50 PM
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Found someone local selling some TL Type S rims. I'm assuming the car would need a drop to make it look nice?
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Old Dec 8, 2016 | 07:52 PM
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It's subjective, but I think yes. About an inch drop would look good.
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Old Dec 8, 2016 | 09:01 PM
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tires and wheels shipped
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Old Dec 8, 2016 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by cu2wagon
It's subjective, but I think yes. About an inch drop would look good.
Yeah I figured, from what I've seen online a majority of the cars with them have been lowered.

Does this look like stock height or lowered?

http://www.ratchetracing.com/v/vspfi...902_120828.jpg
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Old Dec 8, 2016 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by urbanstereo
tires and wheels shipped
What did you order?
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Old Dec 8, 2016 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by rawger
Yeah I figured, from what I've seen online a majority of the cars with them have been lowered.

Does this look like stock height or lowered?

http://www.ratchetracing.com/v/vspfi...902_120828.jpg
Kind of hard to tell from the picture (too much dark and shadows) to me. But doing some pro internet sleuthing, I don't think it's lowered in that picture.

However, instead of guessing, I bet @KmanKD can confirm...
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Old Dec 8, 2016 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cu2wagon
Kind of hard to tell from the picture (too much dark and shadows) to me. But doing some pro internet sleuthing, I don't think it's lowered in that picture.

However, instead of guessing, I bet @KmanKD can confirm...

You're correct! Car wasn't lowered yet. Waited for Tein USA to test out the new Z lines on my cars. Lowered on Flex Z and I love loveeeeee them
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Old Dec 8, 2016 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by rawger
What did you order?
Tires:
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ (W- or Y-Speed Rated)

Wheels:
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Old Dec 8, 2016 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by cu2wagon
Kind of hard to tell from the picture (too much dark and shadows) to me. But doing some pro internet sleuthing, I don't think it's lowered in that picture.

However, instead of guessing, I bet @KmanKD can confirm...
LOL. All hail CU2wagon
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Old Dec 8, 2016 | 10:02 PM
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basically imagine xtcnrice's old setup
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Old Dec 8, 2016 | 10:05 PM
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Yeah I was going to say they looked familiar. Good choice, I really liked those on his car as well. I have the same tires, probably 6K on them so far. No complaints from me.
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Old Dec 8, 2016 | 10:07 PM
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thats good to hear. saw nothing but good reviews and i get 70 dollars back on the tires so why not
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Old Dec 8, 2016 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by KmanKD
You're correct! Car wasn't lowered yet. Waited for Tein USA to test out the new Z lines on my cars. Lowered on Flex Z and I love loveeeeee them
Thanks for clearing that up!
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Old Dec 9, 2016 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by urbanstereo
Running same wheels but with Pilot Super Sports.You will like the wheels... if they get the centerbore correct. #amiright @@xtcnrice
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Old Dec 9, 2016 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ssjoeboe9
Running same wheels but with Pilot Super Sports.You will like the wheels... if they get the centerbore correct. #amiright @@xtcnrice
just saw your thread. i ordered through tracy as well. first set i ordered, they messed up. i was about to wait a few months because the cyber monday sale dried out their inventory. luckily he found a cancellation and gave them to me.
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Old Dec 11, 2016 | 02:38 PM
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just saw your thread. i ordered through tracy as well. first set i ordered, they messed up. i was about to wait a few months because the cyber monday sale dried out their inventory. luckily he found a cancellation and gave them to me.
So you are seriously the 5th person I know of who has had problems (no joke) with orders being messed up. It's pretty pathetic. I think customer service on their end is great... but why is everything incorrect.. everytime??
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Old Dec 11, 2016 | 02:58 PM
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Because you don't hear about the numerous times that the orders are right the first time. It's a psychological effect called the "negativity bias".
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Old Dec 11, 2016 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by cu2wagon
Because you don't hear about the numerous times that the orders are right the first time. It's a psychological effect called the "negativity bias".
mmmm seems odd that I make comment about wheels, and OP has negative response... not to mention the person I tagged previously who had same bad experience, whom mentioned other friend who had same experience.. seems like a trend rather than a negative bias.
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Old Dec 12, 2016 | 09:44 AM
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Yeah VMR really has the most shittiest customer service when it comes to ordering auto parts online.

Both ssjoeboe and I have had wheels with incorrect CBs sent to me. Mine was arguably even more stupid of a fuck up, since 1 it was just 1 of the 4 wheels that had the wrong CB (some retarded number I'll need to dig up), which required me to find a really, really odd sized hub ring. All VMR did was reimburse me for the second set of hub rings I had to buy, because no sane eBay seller would let me pick 3 that are 66.6mm (or something) and 1 that's 77? mm.

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Old Dec 12, 2016 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ssjoeboe9
So you are seriously the 5th person I know of who has had problems (no joke) with orders being messed up. It's pretty pathetic. I think customer service on their end is great... but why is everything incorrect.. everytime??
thankfully they found out they machined it wrong before it was sent to me, thus they had to find another wheel or set. Now i'm worried since my wheels come in today, but I won't see them at the shop until friday
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Old Dec 13, 2016 | 06:52 AM
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thankfully they found out they machined it wrong before it was sent to me, thus they had to find another wheel or set. Now i'm worried since my wheels come in today, but I won't see them at the shop until friday
My local mechanic had mounted and balanced all 4 of my wheels (~1.5hrs), and we were installing them when he noticed a wobble. then all 4 were wobbling. CB was wrong on all 4 wheels. Mechanic had to take tires/weights off of ALL 4, then send back to California for re-machiing, and then back to me. The Good-- VMR corrected the problem immediately.. The Bad.. wasted 2 weeks of my time, and ~3hrs of work time for my mechanic.I think the craziest part is that the boxes all had the correct specs on it, but the actual wheels were wrong. I feel fortunate that I took these to my local guy, I'm not so convinced some random tire shop would have even noticed....

The point is, check your wheels when they come in haha
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Old Dec 13, 2016 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ssjoeboe9
My local mechanic had mounted and balanced all 4 of my wheels (~1.5hrs), and we were installing them when he noticed a wobble. then all 4 were wobbling. CB was wrong on all 4 wheels. Mechanic had to take tires/weights off of ALL 4, then send back to California for re-machiing, and then back to me. The Good-- VMR corrected the problem immediately.. The Bad.. wasted 2 weeks of my time, and ~3hrs of work time for my mechanic.I think the craziest part is that the boxes all had the correct specs on it, but the actual wheels were wrong. I feel fortunate that I took these to my local guy, I'm not so convinced some random tire shop would have even noticed....

The point is, check your wheels when they come in haha
Damn, that sounds like it was a pia. Were you charged for the wasted time and labor?
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Old Dec 13, 2016 | 09:48 AM
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Damn, that sounds like it was a pia. Were you charged for the wasted time and labor?
No, when I talked to VMR I told them they needed to find a way to pay out my mechanic (then they said they technically shouldn't be talking to me at all since my friends shop was the one who placed the order for me ((I wanted the wheels shipped there instead of my house cause I bought my tires separately, VMR said they could only ship them to my billing address)) )

In the end I think they gave him a $100 credit if he ever decided to buy wheels from VMR (like the first experience was really convincing reason to buy wheels from them). Finally I gave my buddy an extra $25 for all of the hassle. I know it's not much in the end.. but I didn't really wanna pay for the mistake either.
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Old Dec 13, 2016 | 10:03 AM
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Sounds like a shit company to deal with.. .screw them I think they're vendors here too sadly...
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Old Dec 13, 2016 | 10:38 AM
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It was frustrating, but I can't bash the fact that they took corrective actions to get me what I ordered. QC definitely needs to be higher priority for them. That's for sure!
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