Jon2000's 2008 Acura TL Type S - ASM

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Mar 1, 2014 | 02:15 AM

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Beautiful car and nice summer wheels! I have an ASM as well, and want to copy you haha

Mar 1, 2014 | 02:20 AM

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This sure makes me miss SSM/ASM

Mar 2, 2014 | 12:55 PM

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Steven Bell

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^^^ Makes me glad I have one!

Mar 27, 2014 | 07:22 PM

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jon2000

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Originally Posted by AZTLS08

Jon, awesome car man! I just bought a 08' TL Type S 5AT, last week so I'm new to the Acura family . I like that you have an aggressive but classy TL look, that's what I wanted to do with mine. I'm glad I came across your thread. Could you tell me what LED strips you used for your floor wells? Do you happen to have any pics of them? I appreciate the info, thanks!

Thank you! The LED strips I used for the floor wells are pretty much the same as these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Van-18-SMD-5050-LED-30cm-Red-Flexible-Light-Strip-String-12V-Waterproof-/400642930000?pt=US_Car_Lighting&hash=item5d482df550but I purchased from a different seller.

Jon

Mar 27, 2014 | 07:23 PM

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Steven Bell

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Those flexible LED strips are great.

Mar 27, 2014 | 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jon2000

Thank you! The LED strips I used for the floor wells are pretty much the same as these: Car Van 18 SMD 5050 LED 30cm Red Flexible Light Strip String 12V Waterproof | eBay
but I purchased from a different seller.

Jon

Thank you very much sir! I appreciate your finding that link too.

Nov 26, 2014 | 06:51 PM

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marmbmw

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Jon awesome looking car man, I have a 2006 SSM with Aspec and I am looking at installing 19 x9 +32 TSW Nurburgring wheels in the spring. I noticed that your current set-up is as shown:
- 19" TSW Nurburgring in 5x112 / +45 offset
- Motorsport-Tech 5x114.3 to 5x112 20mm adapters
- 235/35/19 Continental DWS tires

I was wondering what is the width of your wheels? Since it seems like using the 19x9 wheels will require fender rolling and this is something I do not want to do along with having rubbing issues.

Nov 27, 2014 | 10:05 PM

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jon2000

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Hey thanks - just saw this (and your PM)! My rims are 19x8 and the specs you have listed above are correct. I had 18x8 Nurburgrings before with a +35 offset in 5x114.3 bolt pattern. Hope those numbers help a bit ...I may be able to get away with a 25mm adapter in the rear but could end up with a slight rub.

Nov 28, 2014 | 06:08 PM

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marmbmw

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Jon, what are your thoughts on using a 19x9 +32 set-up front and rear? Do you think the fenders will need to be rolled and will there rubbing issues using 235/35/19 tires all around? I understand using a 235 tire on a 9" wheel is pushing it as far as wheel protection goes, but the specs on the tires (Pilot Super Sports) states that is can be used up to 9.5" wide wheel.