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Old 12-06-2013, 08:04 PM
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It can always get better. What did you think this was? Xanadu?
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Beautiful wheels, John!
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Old 12-09-2013, 09:39 AM
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Thanks for the title update, Steven! Tires are being mounted onto the wheels as we speak...
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You're welcome buddy-can't wait for more perfection-style pictures!
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Old 12-10-2013, 08:11 AM
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Old 12-10-2013, 08:47 AM
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Tire shop didn't come through for me yesterday. They got too backed up with other jobs, and apparently stretching low-profile tires on brand new wheels that need to not have a scratch on them doesn't rank high on their priority list. Oh well, hopefully this afternoon they'll have me all set. Currently have the Works mounted again...need to get these to shelter asap.
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Old 12-10-2013, 08:50 AM
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John, have you checked if the techs at your local Acura are enthusiasts? I've had excellent luck with the guys there being into the cars and loving to stretch and balance properly and getting the balance machine calibrated frequently...doesn't run me any more than the other places either.

And, they squeeze me right in when I need it done. I love those guys.
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Old 12-10-2013, 09:01 AM
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I'm in redneckville. No one around here drives modified imports. Everyone is into pickup trucks and snowmobiles. I've had good luck with this place, but they definitely aren't enthusiasts. I need to learn how to stretch tires so I can just start doing it myself...those machines can't be that expensive, right? :P
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Old 12-10-2013, 10:03 AM
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ha! yeah, I think they are pretty pricey for regular people...but you, nope!
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Oh yeah it is cheap and takes a second

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Old 12-11-2013, 07:57 AM
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John would try that...
PS, they look amazing.
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Old 12-11-2013, 08:42 AM
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Old 12-11-2013, 09:08 AM
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Sick!!! I know its snowing but we need more angles!!
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John, sell the car and all the mods. You're sucking my will to live.
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
John, sell the car and all the mods. You're sucking my will to live.
^ X infinity
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Old 12-11-2013, 09:55 AM
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John, sell the car and all the mods. You're sucking my will to live.
Doesn't sound like anything a warm hug and a wet kiss can't fix.

Uploading more now...
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Old 12-11-2013, 10:00 AM
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the ole rub and tug as a surefire way to prevent suicide. I knew I loved you the minute I met you. That fateful day we exchanged spacers.
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Cosmis Racing MRII in hyper black
(F): 18x9.5+15 with 215/40 Achilles snow tires (these don't clear the stock Brembos, so I had to add a 5mm spacer...now at +10 offset)
(R): 18x10.5+20 with 225/40 Kumho 4X all-seasons
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Old 12-11-2013, 10:27 AM
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I can't even believe your car.
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Old 12-11-2013, 10:32 AM
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Oh shit...I almost forgot about the spacer swap haha!
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Not me, i was like...man, this guy is taking an Akata spacer for an H&R spacer...
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Old 12-11-2013, 11:07 AM
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Ho. Lee. Shit.
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Old 12-11-2013, 11:38 AM
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Your car is gorgeous.. even with the dirt it's clean as fk


Do you have a diffuser in your headlights or did you paint the turn signal housing?
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damn John....SICK pix mah man !!!!
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Damn concave all the way around!!! Is there a setup that your car doesn't look good on? I have a feeling summer setup is gonna be changed soon.
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Old 12-11-2013, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by story05
Do you have a diffuser in your headlights or did you paint the turn signal housing?
Both. The clear diffuser is still there and I smoked the chrome turn signal housing.

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Damn concave all the way around!!! Is there a setup that your car doesn't look good on? I have a feeling summer setup is gonna be changed soon.
Thanks Minh! Yes, I have a feeling I need to step up my summer setup. Not sure what I want yet.
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Old 12-11-2013, 12:34 PM
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Hmmm....got a little stiffy looking at that car...
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Old 12-11-2013, 12:38 PM
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Work Equips. There...I said it.
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Love it, John. Moar snow pics!!
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I am usually fan of the side shots on TL, but that concave changed everything.

Well done
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Old 12-11-2013, 01:59 PM
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so you don't like the concave then?

missing words matter to get the correct point across, son! SLOW DOWN!

EDIT: and ironically, had to edit to add a key word I missed while making my point.
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shuddup J.

wait, why?
My sentence it right
I am fan of side shots, but concave changed it.
Now to see the perfect concave, I am more fan of the quarter shots instead of side view

Hah!!!!
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MEKO.

140mph in a car.

140,000mph in his head.
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Old 12-11-2013, 02:32 PM
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then I'm the dumbass that misinterpreted it. Many apologies.
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Ok you are right, ok both of you right dammit

John, I love you
You get the rest haha
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