aw1

car looks awesome man. quick question, are the rims shiny? like chrome?

Napsoner

Tim can get you a set of Aspec wheels @ a good price too? What's the number some1 please........

CrazyNurse

check the main page...group buy organizing now.

DeansblackCLS

aw1,

They are a little shiny, but not like chrome. It is definately hard to explain.

dmassott

Looks great. aspec's are awesome..
For everyone with the inspection..I know people that have their windshield tinted and the tint shop cut out around the inspection stickers so its looks liek it belongs

DreTsx

hey Dean, i noticed you said that you have 5mm spacers installed on all 4 rims right? can you tell me where you get it from? and how is the ride quality after installing spacers, cuz i read alot of people said it's gonna make the car vibrates and stuff is this true? and if you dont mind telling me how much was it for all four spacers thank you

DeansblackCLS

DreTsx,

Yes, they are on all 4 wheels. I was fortunate enough to have a friend make them for me a while ago and have had them sitting here for over 2 years. Long story short--I had an 03 CLS and was going to put Rotora's on under the stock wheels and the only way to do that was to use a 5mm spacer. A friend was doing the same thing and worked at a place that could mill them up, so he had them done for us. They were made specifically for the Acura, with the lug pattern exactly and the center bore exactly--there is no movement in them at all. As far as cost...it didnt cost me anything, thankfully, he was making a set for himself and was kind enough to make a set for me as well---sorry.

As far as the ride. I have not had any issues with any kind of vibrations. The car is solid and no issues at all. I was on the freeway today doing 85 and it is solid as a rock. There is no noise, no vibration, no nothing. I really like the fact that the car has a bit of a wider track now too. I have heard good things about the H&R wheel spacers....you may want to try them.

MWalsh9152

Im actually kinda hoping that they dont fit, that will give me the motivation to switch to something different. Im in Boston so the roads are killer on the 19's and Im getting tired of having them straightened. I want to switch to 18's I'm torn between the A specs and the Axis shines though.

Aman

I am at a loss for words. Usually when I see Tl's on this site, i think, its nice, but it could use this or that, or whatever.

this car is just DONE. Enjoy

DeansblackCLS

MWalsh9152,

Ouch...that would suck to keep bending/fixing wheels. Either way, I am sure you will make the right decision.

I am in FL and the roads aren't too bad down here. I really wanted to go with 19's, but every one that I liked was too much $$$$--Volk, Work, IForged, etc....so I just went all factory for a change. I vote for A Specs, but I am kind of biased.

Fyre Man,

Thank you very much for the compliment. That is exactly what I am doing....enjoying!!

psheu

why do u need a spacer for OEM ASpec rims? doesn't it go on perfectly without the spacer?

DeansblackCLS

psheu,

It does not need a spacer, they just bolt right on with no problem. This is strictly a personal preference. I used them because I think they look kind of "sucked in" when the car is lowered and I wanted them to look a little more flush with the fenders.

datnikkavinc

i miss my old car =[

MWalsh9152

yeah its getting old fixing the rims that for sure. I hear you about the cost of the rims...I settled on mine, I couldnt justify spending as much as volks cost. But I love the way mine looked. Craptastic picture but I didnt realize that I didnt have any good pics of that car untill it was gone.

jeowen

please post pics again, of the rear!! i want to see perfection a FLAWLESS KBP ACURA TL TYPE-S

jaydm24

iTrader: (1)

Sweet ride. Are you in Tampa by any chance?

DeansblackCLS

MWalsh9152,

That looks AMAZING.....craptastic picture and all.

jeowen,

Thanks for the compliments. Its crappy and dark outside right now, but I will post some up tomorrow. Until then, here is one I took with my point and shoot before the wheels were put on.


jaydm24,

I am actually in Lakeland, but I travel to Tampa at least once a week for work.

MWalsh9152

thanks...that picture was actually about 30 mins after I bought it LOL

UGH I really love how the aspec looks from the rear....she might have to get a smaller ring LOL

DeansblackCLS

Sorry about that....just dont let her know where I live. I dont need that kind of confrontation.... LOL

MWalsh9152

jeowen

im not kidding, pic request of side, back with the oem tails...please.

ACCURATEin

Looking forward to see your KBP saturday morning!

DeansblackCLS

jeowen,

I just got back from traveling this week. I will post up pictures later today with the stock tails.

ACCURATEin,

Thanks. See you there today. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Skrewologist

i prefer stock tails but i can totally respect the mods you have done to your car. it is very clean

P.R.E.A.M.

oh thanx
i just ordered the rest of the lip kit thanx to you ...you are costing more $$$$

DeansblackCLS

P.R.E.A.M.

Sorry about that.

Skrewologist,

Thanks for the compliments. I just took the tint off the tails and headlight corners to try something different. I am still torn on if I am going to put it back on there.

Here are some new pics that I took today with the stock headlights and taillights:









What does everyone think now?

BLACKURA_NY

iTrader: (6)

i like the blacked taillights more.. looked good

as for the headlights, you should clear and black them out the right way... my then it will look bad ass... i dont think any members with KBP have blacked the lights out yet

ttribe

Honestly, I like it better without the tint on the corners. Looks cleaner this way.

Japspec954

Man! I love that color! Looking real good!

SSMTL04

Damn...............thats sexy!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to put on my A-specs...just ordered the Sparkle-silvers from Tim the other day:

BLACKURA_NY

iTrader: (6)

dude. i just say the price on tim's website... holy mother of god... $980 for aspec wheels.... thats crazyy

TLAdvanced

iTrader: (4)

Lokks AMAZING!! KBP is SEX!! I did the taillight tint too, but went with the 35% so you can still see the beautiful TL-S tails in the sunlight.

psheu

All TL-S should be equipt with A-Spec rims....

DeansblackCLS

BLACKURA_NY,

Thanks!! I am trying to find a spare set of headlights so that I can do just that. Unfortunately, they are too damn expensive right now.

ttribe,

Thanks. I am getting used to it now, but I don't know if it is going to stay this way.

Japspec954,

Thank you very much.

SSMTL04,

Thanks a lot. Those are going to look great on yours as well.

TLAdvanced,

Thanks!!! Yours is looking good too!!!!

psheu,

I agree.....they should come this way from Acura.

jeowen

Man!!! now that is the exact look I am going for, - personally it DOES NOT GET ANY BETTER, I mean your KBP could be on the cover of STYLE magazine ( any one else get that mag, ACURA magazine?) anyway DEAN- car is perfect. I have to stop myself from typing bc the pics are.......yea. Thanks and very well done sir!

Schulminator

iTrader: (2)

Nice ride Dean...killer color..

Good to see you this past weekend @ the mini meet...

btw-much better w/o tint on taillights....

ACCURATEin

Good to meet you on saturday Dean!

Kinetic just looks too damn sexy in the sunlight with the blue pearl.

This car is flawless in person, very well kept.

TLAdvanced

iTrader: (4)

I'm kinda pissed I missed the mini meet on sat. I think it looked better with the taillight tints IMO Still looks HOT though!!!

4-A-TL-B

hey are you still have this one rim? you plan to sell it or what ? pls let me know

coyTL

I appreciate all the tasteful mods...I've only had my 08 NBP TL 2 months and taking my time selecting the rims and kit (I should've waited for a TL-s). I assume the TL-S kit only fits TL-S? But, the TL-S can also fit the regular A-Spec kit? I think I've only seen a handful of your front lip kit.

So, you chose the A-Spec suspension over an aftermarket suspension (ie. Tein/coilovers/Koni + Comptech springs)? Was that for ride quality or drop? I assume you have no rubbing issues with a full passenger load?

Thanks and keep her clean!