alright so I was wondering what you guys thought about this.
i have the option of ronjon Inspyer's of a JL W7 including mids and highs????
I also have a question for the Rims experts what are the best tires out there that i could possibly get for these rims if i do get them?
thx
Richard

 

id go rims then system

 

I agree

 

for tires, it depends on your budget. also, drop might be required after wheels to get rid of the 4x4 look.

UHP tires recommended by members:
Michelin PS2
Falken 452

 

Rims > System

 

Rims >> System

Also:

Goodyear Eagle F1 DS3 (?) Summer or F1 A/S All Season.
Bridgestone Pole Position 960 A/S

 

rims. the stock system in the TL is already so bad ass.

 

System will improve YOUR driving pleasure - rims will get attention of others. Stock system has NOTHING on aftermarket systems, no comparison...

 

I completly agree on the system since as he said its something that u will enjoy the rims too but only once u get out of ur car .

Sometimes listening only 5 minutes to my system its worth all the hard work i put into it to make it sound right.

So good system over rims any day but bad system not so sure.

 

rims.... but choose wisely

 

well most ppl said rims, the thing is that if i drop it im pretty sure it void the warrenty????

 

my budgets about 2000 to 2500

 

Not to belabor the point, however the other issue with rims is cost, you have to lower, plus tires, plus??? I also added aspec body kit and rsb...it adds up. Also, with lowering comes other issues...alignment, camber, rubbing, and extra wear on tires...I would do it again, but it ended up being much more money and time then I had anticipated.

I have both system and rims, if I had to do it over, system would have come first

 

I would def get rims first.

 

werd..system, then save up for rims+drop together

 

For $2500 buy both. Just do a little shopping and you should have no problem if you don't mind used equipment.

I added a 10" JL sub (new), infinity speakers (new) and a 500/1 JL amp (used)and purshased a custom made corner trunk box (used) all for less than $600. Now that leaves $1900 for rims and tires which should not be that big a deal unless you want something exotic.

 

The stock system in the TL isn't bad ass. It's just plain bad. There is nothing better than cruising down the highway with a nice sound system. Makes your drive all the more pleasurable. System over rims any day.

And fwiw, the stock rims on the TL (at least the TL-S) aren't BAD to look at. Not as bad as the stock system is to listen to.

 

^^I wouldn't say the stock TL system is bad ass but it's also far from bad. It's decent. If you are truly on the fence I'd go with the system. You'll get more pleasure out of it than rims.

As for me I don't mind the stock system or rims. It's not worth the $ and hassle.

 

you had me at lowering alone... well i guess its the system... but i am worried about the extra wieght do you think it would changer performance at all. i know its not that much more but still it is putting more wieght in the back then it is designed for... at least for reaching competetive speeds? cause along with system/rims im prob gona get an intake

 

The FEATURES of the sound system are nice; but this is probably because of the Navi features; the touch screen song listing on MP3 discs is really nice (even though it takes forever to list the songs). But IMO, the SQ of it is just plain bad.

OP, if it makes you feel any better, I have $3500 to spend and it's all going toward upgrading the sound.

 

rims then system homie.... get them falken fk-452 wow!!

 

Rims then system!!!

Plus you in MIA, no need to worry bout winter wheels or changin them during different seasons

Pole Position 960 A/S FTW!!!

 

Do you have manual or AT? I maxed at 146 w/ AT, only performance mod is intake. I seriously looked at all performance mods: cat back, SC, pulley's, etc.. w/ AT I'm at a disadvantage no matter what If you consistently drive fast, next best mod after system is radar detection...but, set it up stealth

 

what wheel size you plan on getting?

 

I would go for the rims because warmer weather is coming soon and your ride gotta look good. JL W7 I'm working some overtime to save up for one. Whichever you choose it don't matter because your're going to have both later down the road right? Good luck bro.

 

rims than system!!

 

yes i am driving an AT, since the tl has an insane trunk i figured i could sacrifice the space... and as for the detector...IT WAS THE FIRST THING I BOUGHT. the day after i baught my car i whent online and got the sickest of all detectors THE V1. im going to turn it into stealth im working on it! well guy new announce ment im prob gona get both because i just cheaked my bank acount ive had since i was a baby and i never really cheaked the intrest margine and ive gained about 1000 and it was my b-day a couple weeks ago and i decided to put it toward the car!
so im getting both!!!
chicgo would you mind helping me with mids and highs selection?
O and i was thing about going with 19"'s for the rims
my new budget is cerca 5000

 

coming from a previously owned '94 integra... the system is BAD ASS!

lol

 

rims first in miami bro!!! streets are worth a great pair of shoes.

 

I think the Sound quality of the factory system is terrible, but I would definitely get shoes before system. Wheels make the whole car.. Plus, driving around bangin block is over rated.. It's all about the shine. bang turns poeple away , shine keeps em' looking.

 

i dunno bout that dude..... my system is so loud i swear u cant be in the car when everything is thumping... last sept when i went to my house in miami and I went on ocean ave people were loving the thump. Its like they are so used to seeing pretty cars and shows offs in their rent-a-ghini's that when they see a "daily driver car" hooked up to an extreme level they love it. with shoes without shoes w/system w/o system as well. <~~~ I just prefer it all, the looks music shoes.

 

don't spend it all on mods. try to save up some.

anyway, you will be able to get some sick wheels and sick sound system with that budget. but keep in mind that you might need to lower your car.

 

enig y would u NEED to drop it?

 

System first, then rims. If ur system is done right, you'll get all the attention you want without people even having to be looking at you... I still remember years ago having a full-blown party around my boy's 86 Grand Am (pushing 2 10" bazookas) in the parking lot at Jones Beach in NYC at GreekFest while all the cats with benzes and bimmer's just stared... but in Miami, you just gotta get rims at some point - the roads are just too nice...

 

gots to go with RIMS for visual pleasure

 

I'd go for the rims first....it's a visual thing. Every time you go to your car, you'll say, "Man, I'm sure glad I did the rims first." Hey, the car already drives great, so go for the visual effect.

 

Rims before system

The weak system is tolerable for now. You gotta have the wheels! It not only changes the way it looks, but you'll feel much better about your car. You're driving something unique with your own style. Having subs is awesome but it can wait. My car is pretty hooked up because other things were priority. I'm just getting to my subs and LCD screens etc. now. I didn't mind waiting.

 

Everyone will have their opinions about what speakers/amps are best...there are a lot of choices. Basic recommendation: replace front tweeters and door speakers, don't worry about center channel or rear speakers, get one 10 or 12'' sub, and two amps...one to power the front speaker and one to power the sub. Check out 4-5 local car audio shops and listen to a lot of stuff, check the car audio mags and web-sites.

I made the mistake of replacing all speakers, having three amps, etc... afterwards, listened to a guys car that had tweets and mids in the front, and one sub...it blew my set-up away. So, I would lean towards less stuff with higher quality and the best installer/tuner you can find, even if you have to drive 300 miles You don't need to most expensive stuff to have a great sounding system...but don't get the flashy/blingy stuff either, it is like a pig with lipstick

 

nah, it's not necessary to drop at all, but the drop will eliminate the gap between tire and fender; however, if the gap is acceptable to the owner, then no need to drop.

 

drop w/ stock rims looks better then rims and no drop imho