I have an '04 SSM. I am currently looking to purchase the aspec lip kit (front/rear lips and side skirts) and some aspec wheels - '04 silvers. I know the kit will be $800 and the wheels (no tires) are going for $850 + shipping. I want both BUT might not be able to afford both at this moment. Of course I want both cus I know they will look goddam sweet on the car. IF you had to choose one or the other what would you get?

Btw I was always more interested in the gunmetal aspecs but the silvers are growing on me (especially since the gunmetals are much rarer and harder to find), but I also like the type s wheels but would rather spend the $ on 18s and haven't even seen a pic of a non-type s with type s wheels; plus, would people thing you are a "wannabe" when they see you don't have a type s but have type s wheels? lol

Help a confused person out?

 

I say go with the gunmetal rims if you can find a good price on them. The gunmetals are hard to find, and the a-spec kit can be ordered anytime.

 

Tough call imj...I hate to go against a Moderator, but I'm gonna suggest to get the Aspec kit. The wheels on your TL are nice to begin with, but the kit really sets a TL apart and makes it look sportier.

 

i am with Steven Bell

kit 1st

then you can go with wheels later

 

kit first...and mayb fine a different set of rims...there are much better choices! lol

 

the only people who would be able to tell you are rockin type s wheels on a non-type s are pretty much members here. i added the aspec lip and most people didnt even notice.. for some reason when i said i got a lip kit they wanted to see something drastic like when civics usually add body kits and a lot of people add the rears and side markers from type s, so i say if you like the type s wheels do it! dont worry about being a wanna be or whatever.

back to topic.. i say get the kit first. looks like a group buy is/may be going down, so hop on that if you can. and just keep searching for those wheels in gunmetal

 

Hey, theres no issue here about going against a moderator on opinions, just as long as you don't bash em or curse at em, its all good.

 

imj,

saiwahhh has a good point about the wheels. Besides, have you seen the RonJon Inspyres? Wow....now THAT'S a good looking rim !!!

 

kit first then worry bout the wheels imo....wheels can always wait

 

I chose to go body kit first, since there are many wheel choices available, anytime. It is a pretty good deal for erick3's A-spec wheels though

 

I'm a wannabe. I got S wheels on my 05.

Personally, I would go with the kit.

 

+1 for the kit first even though I bought wheels first because my tires were due to replacement.

 

+1....the rims make such a difference IMO...the lip kit?...not so much.

 

if i redid my steps i would have gotten the kit FIRST then the rims. it just makes more sense but in my case i found the gunmetal rims dirt cheap (but they were all curbed) for 500 so i just bought it right away.

 

if i redid my steps i would have gotten the kit FIRST then the rims. it just makes more sense but in my case i found the gunmetal rims dirt cheap (but they were all curbed) for 500 so i just bought it right away.

 

I had the same dilemma a few months ago.
I went with the aspec lip kit and suspension in one go. And 4 months later, I have new wheels on the way.

I have no regrets going with the kit/suspension first. Compare a stock TL with no lip kit and one with the lip kit...you'll see it's the way to go. IMO

 

What? Erick3 is selling his wheels?

 

^ yup, wheels are being sold! haha well actually, they're already sold...navi bought them, or he plans to at least. getting shipping info tmr...

 

but i agree with the majority; aspec body kit first.

 

couldn't of said it better myself.

 

awww man, I needed some aspec wheels, how much did they go for?

 

Sort of redundant now but get the body kit first.

Like many before have said, kit+stockies > stock car+rims.

 

Thanks for your advice peeps. I'm gonna go ahead n get the kit. btw my dealer said $360 to install it!!! LAWL

i took off my front bumper and installed new headlights when I had my integra and i have a friend who is really good with cars (pretty much taking apart and rebuilding his blazer) so I think i will just DIY... or he will DIY with my constant inspection and will repay him with a 6 pack of beer n wings

btw anyone go the direct link to the aspec kit DIY install?

 

Install in SO easy...

https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...60&postcount=1

 

i also agree with the majority. the kit improves the stock more than the rims. and the rims really only look GREAT with a drop. so get the kit now, and save up for rims and suspension next.

 

thnx for link.

 

got the kit. now... should i get the tls tails or save up for wheels (prolly aspecs)? only thing is i got brand new tires on my stocks right now so got plenty of time left on them and not gonna get new wheels until i need new tires. you think tls tails would look sexy on ssm with aspec kit?

btw i'd get just the tails, not the tails and sidemarkers (current group buy)

 

The TL-S tails are a huge upgrade from the 04-08 tails, IMO. The look is much more aggressive (if thats the proper term)... do it!

 

eh why not just do the gb we started? i think the side markers and the rear tails go SO WELL with the ssm...you'll end up paying more for it all in the end man. save yourself the torment of having to look at your car with the side markers! do the gb. lol

 

hmmm.

#1 saw a couple pics of tls tails with grey sidemarker and ya looks good, but not THAT much difference imo but you guys are good at persuading me otherwise

#2 are the side markers easy install or is there more to it than looks like (cus they seem like they would be easy but

 

Partially remove trunk liner (peel back), stick arm in, push the red ones out, unclip the plug, plug into the TL-S ones, push the side marker back in the hole, put the trunk liner back... DONE!

Man, what would you do without me?! Haha

 

^nothing. you are my other acurazine half!

 

get the kit first

 

^thnx but already said that i bought the kit yesterday. now i am debating on getting the tls tails and sidemarkers...

 

The hardest part of the A-Spec kit install is the thought of screwing up while your drilling holes in your ride. Rear being scariest. Take your time and get some extra double sided tape so you won't have all the gaps the lip kit leaves you with

 

Btw, I heart my stocky rims

 

great post pics when you are done!!!!

 

Actually, drilling the holes was easy. The "challenging" part was the get the car lifted enough to get my drill underneath the front bumper! I broke my 1/8" bit on the last hole. Haha also, the placement of the those plates that go on the front bumper are a little ambiguous at first.

Side skirts are super easy.

I used extra double sided tape but still have a gap or two. Its annoying! Use plenty...

 

Well I went ahead and got the tls tail light / side marker package as well! I'd like to thank all of you for making me now $1100 poorer! <--- heh jk

Gonna have quite a day with the install whenever the load of packages arrive!

 

aspec wheels are still available -_- fyi