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Old 04-16-2008 | 08:05 PM
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First new mod for 2008

Project Kics R40 Extended Lugs (Gunmetal)








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Old 04-16-2008 | 08:09 PM
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Wheels: 5Zigen Proracer ZR+520 - 18 x 8.5 +38 (Chrome Silver)
Tires: Good Year F1 AllSeason - 245/40/18
Lugs: Project Kics R40 1.5 Extended
TPMS: Transferred OEM sensors. Strap bands and brackets used.
Suspension: Eibach Prokit & Koni Yellow (Stock perch setting) + SPC Camber




Old 04-16-2008 | 08:11 PM
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nice WDP !!!
Old 04-16-2008 | 08:15 PM
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Review...

Tire shop told me that these GoodYear F1 AllSeasons are much wider than the other tires with same spec.. And it rubbed once on the way home with four sets of wheels and tires in the trunk and rear seat.

Thinking to raise few perch settings to give more room on the rear fender. Hopefully I don't have any problem until perches are raised.
Old 04-16-2008 | 08:20 PM
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looks really good!
Old 04-16-2008 | 08:22 PM
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NICE...cant wait for my wheels now.
Old 04-16-2008 | 08:31 PM
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i dont comment on the WDPs much, but that wheel/paint combo looks sick
Old 04-16-2008 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by minkl81
Project Kics R40 Extended Lugs (Gunmetal)


is it me or should they make acuras in this off white lookin shade? i know its just the picture but DAMN that looks nice
Old 04-16-2008 | 09:25 PM
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Wow...
That is total sexiness.
I always liked these style of wheels on a TL.
Old 04-16-2008 | 09:27 PM
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scortching hot, seeing your ride makes me want to make the switch
Old 04-16-2008 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by phee
is it me or should they make acuras in this off white lookin shade? i know its just the picture but DAMN that looks nice
i believe it's an HDR pic...
sweet ride
Old 04-16-2008 | 09:42 PM
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nice rims!!
Old 04-16-2008 | 10:10 PM
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looks really good!
Originally Posted by sT04Louis
NICE...cant wait for my wheels now.
Originally Posted by blkaspec
i dont comment on the WDPs much, but that wheel/paint combo looks sick

Old 04-16-2008 | 10:11 PM
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holy mother
Old 04-16-2008 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by godfather2
scortching hot, seeing your ride makes me want to make the switch

you should
Old 04-16-2008 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by drigo
i believe it's an HDR pic...
sweet ride

they are just photoshopped. i overdone it to reveal the wheel design
Old 04-16-2008 | 10:29 PM
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I love your car more than I love Elkayam's GF. :wink:

If only I could have one just like it.
Old 04-16-2008 | 10:48 PM
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I've been looking at these wheels for a little while now, they look great! I was thinking Hyper Gunmetal on NBP...hmm
Old 04-17-2008 | 12:04 AM
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Wheels look sweet man, the drop sets them off nicely.

looks like Costco's parking lot.
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God damnnnnn

Those wheels are on point!

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your purchase of the type s with aspec lip kit is already pretty hot!!
now with wheels and drop, you're pretty much set for 2008.

gotta get myself some JDM lugs!! where's a good place to get some??
Old 04-17-2008 | 01:26 AM
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Hi minkl81, I still haven't install the HTech I brought from you. I have koni adjustable shocks. Does your have 5 pinch? Where is all 4 shocks set to? BTW, how much did you get your lug nuts?
Old 04-17-2008 | 07:41 AM
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I think you are a pansie if you raise it...

no fat chicks
Old 04-17-2008 | 12:12 PM
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Kics Lugs FTW
Old 04-17-2008 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by vipTL
Kics Lugs FTW

Those things are F'n expensive.

I think I'll get some (if I ever get wheels - ).
Old 04-17-2008 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Bearcat94
Those things are F'n expensive.
the set he has is only $165US.
Old 04-17-2008 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by blue96813
Hi minkl81, I still haven't install the HTech I brought from you. I have koni adjustable shocks. Does your have 5 pinch? Where is all 4 shocks set to? BTW, how much did you get your lug nuts?

mine have 5 perch settings. its at stock height. middle perch i believe. gonna raise about 1 perch front & 2 perch rear this weekend

paid $130 for the lugs
Old 04-17-2008 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by stillhere153
I think you are a pansie if you raise it...

no fat chicks


now all four corners are rubbing on small to large dips on the road..
tires sit flush with the fenders and have no room for suspension travel.
+47 offset would've worked out better. huge room between the wheel and brake caliper with +37offset.
Old 04-17-2008 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Bearcat94
Those things are F'n expensive.

I think I'll get some (if I ever get wheels - ).


i think its bit overpriced too but had no choice on the extended lugs except project kics...
Old 04-17-2008 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by lights
the set he has is only $165US.

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Looking at your pics again, the 5zigens look big for 18's.

As for the kiks...ill be getting the r40 neo-chro's once my wheels get state side

Think they are going for 180..
Old 04-17-2008 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by minkl81
paid $130 for the lugs
where'd you get them for $130??
Old 04-17-2008 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by sT04Louis
As for the kiks...ill be getting the r40 neo-chro's once my wheels get state side

Think they are going for 180..
cheapest I've found online was $220US....
Old 04-17-2008 | 04:17 PM
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I brought "Black" Ray Engineering Extended Lug Nuts for $129 shipped. I dont like open end.
Old 04-17-2008 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by sT04Louis
Looking at your pics again, the 5zigens look big for 18's.

As for the kiks...ill be getting the r40 neo-chro's once my wheels get state side

Think they are going for 180..

they do look bigger because spokes are fully extended.
i was going to get the neo-chros too but they didn't seem to match my chrome silver wheels. neo-chros were only $20 more.
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where'd you get them for $130??


local store.
Old 04-17-2008 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by blue96813
I brought "Black" Ray Engineering Extended Lug Nuts for $129 shipped. I dont like open end.

that's exactly what i wanted. black rays extended closed. but they were backordered for 2 months
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sooo nice and clean. GOOD WORK BRO!
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if you are rubbing on all 4 corners maybe you should get an alignment because I don't think that should be the case... get them to camber your wheels slightly very slightly... and you will have wheel tuck so you can go lower

rolling on 245/40-18 18x8.5 +35 NEVER RUBS


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