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Rims, Tires, and Drop
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Complete Sound System
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17
12.23%
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Project Nighthawk By Acuras Ghost
07-11-2006, 09:34 AM
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Prices For Tires, Rims, and Spring Drop + Links For Rims Pics
245/30-20 and 275/30-20 Nitto 555 = 1054.50 shipped
245/30-20 & 255/30-20 = $909 Shipped
4 x 245/30-20 = $893.00 shipped
Rims 20 x 8.5 are $320 each
20 x 10 are $330 each
Staggered Set of 4 Rims: $1296
Eibach Springs (1 inch drop front and rear) = $220
So, at the end of the day, it's going to be about $2,200 for the rims and tires together and then $220 for the springs.
Close Up Of Zenetti's Rims At Their Main Site
Special-Ed's 3G TL with the Dueces Night Shots
Special-Ed's 3G TL with Dueces Day Shots #1
Special-Ed's 3G TL with Dueces Days Shots #2
Special Ed I tried sending you a pm asking if it was alright if I put some links for your car on my thread ... hope its alright ...
245/30-20 & 255/30-20 = $909 Shipped
4 x 245/30-20 = $893.00 shipped
Rims 20 x 8.5 are $320 each
20 x 10 are $330 each
Staggered Set of 4 Rims: $1296
Eibach Springs (1 inch drop front and rear) = $220
So, at the end of the day, it's going to be about $2,200 for the rims and tires together and then $220 for the springs.
Close Up Of Zenetti's Rims At Their Main Site
Special-Ed's 3G TL with the Dueces Night Shots
Special-Ed's 3G TL with Dueces Day Shots #1
Special-Ed's 3G TL with Dueces Days Shots #2
Special Ed I tried sending you a pm asking if it was alright if I put some links for your car on my thread ... hope its alright ...
07-11-2006, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by AcurasGhost
There's settings on the springs? I didn't know that! So your saying the Eibach Pro Kit is good to get ... do I have to replace my shocks already ... I mean I have a 06' so they should be fine for now, right?
I was thinking that too ... but the rims EVERYONE will notice even when the car is parked and it'll tie the outside all together as well. So it's either do the last thing to finish the exterior (rims) or do the last thing to finish off the exhaust system (the "headers"). I think it'll be the rims hopefully ...
Man, I didn't know I would have to do that stuff. How hard is it, what tool would I need the body shop to have, do you think most body shops would do something like that, and how much do you think they'd charge me?
Also, what size tires could I get with 20's to def. not have to roll the fenders with? I forgot what size SpecialEd used with his car ... but he's the only person on this forum that I've seen with the Duece's on his 3GTL.
I was thinking that too ... but the rims EVERYONE will notice even when the car is parked and it'll tie the outside all together as well. So it's either do the last thing to finish the exterior (rims) or do the last thing to finish off the exhaust system (the "headers"). I think it'll be the rims hopefully ...
Man, I didn't know I would have to do that stuff. How hard is it, what tool would I need the body shop to have, do you think most body shops would do something like that, and how much do you think they'd charge me?
Also, what size tires could I get with 20's to def. not have to roll the fenders with? I forgot what size SpecialEd used with his car ... but he's the only person on this forum that I've seen with the Duece's on his 3GTL.
07-11-2006, 10:54 PM
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Ordered Eibach Pro Kit Springs today ... should be here Friday the 14th ... ahhh! Friday the 14th ... I just noticed that horrible date. If everything goes to plan ... I should be ordering the rims in a couple weeks ...
07-12-2006, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by K-Shawn
Travis......you have to see Muzzio, he can adjust your camber & caster or your toe in, so it can probaly correct your rubbing issue.
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07-12-2006, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Acuracy
im running 20x9.5 in the front with 245/35 tires and the rear im running 20x9.5 with 275/30. It depends on how aggressive u want ur drop to be, that will determine if u rub or now. U can alwayz go with a 255 tire in the rear and u wont rub at all. I personally like a agressive drop, thats why i rub alittle in the rear and front, still trying to figure out how to eliminate the rubs without raising the car. 
Or did I get it mixed up and your just running wider tires in the rear? What's the offeset of your front rims because I remmeber you saying you have a BBK also? Oh yeah AcurasGhost, I think the Zenetti's would look really nice on your NHB!!!
07-12-2006, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by nYmALu86
Hey Travis, I thought you were running a staggered setup? Or did I get it mixed up and your just running wider tires in the rear? What's the offeset of your front rims because I remmeber you saying you have a BBK also?
Oh yeah AcurasGhost, I think the Zenetti's would look really nice on your NHB!!!
Or did I get it mixed up and your just running wider tires in the rear? What's the offeset of your front rims because I remmeber you saying you have a BBK also? Oh yeah AcurasGhost, I think the Zenetti's would look really nice on your NHB!!!
whoa...dont know how i wrote that 
...i meaant 20x8.5 in front. Sorry and thanks nymalu for picking that up. To be honest i cant remember the offsets, i have to check my reciept and yea i do have the BBK. thats why my lip isnt as big as K-shawns because i have a BBKin thee front and told them im gonna get the BBK for the rear as well so i had to email them templates for both BBK(front and rear). So they made it according to thatTravis
07-13-2006, 02:06 PM
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Need Help With Tires Size Choices and Need Pics
Originally Posted by AcurasGhost
Ordered Eibach Pro Kit Springs today ... should be here Friday the 14th ... ahhh! Friday the 14th ... I just noticed that horrible date. If everything goes to plan ... I should be ordering the rims in a couple weeks ...
Thanks nYmALu86 for the comment.
Man Guys!, I can't make a final decision on what kinda size tires to get!!! Should I just play it safe with 255's and not have any rubbing issues at all (right?) or go for the big boys and get the 275's on a 20 x 10 rim???
The people that I'll buy the rims from said they'll do like a 45 offset to my rims for me ... is that a lot of an offset? Can it be bad in anyway? I forgot what the meaning of offset means ... I know it's like the mm off the center line of the wheel or something, right?
Can people with the 255's and higher possibly take a picture similar to these pics so I can see how far exactly your tires might be sticking out in the rear? I looked closely at the pics that you guys have ... but can't find a low corner shot like mine. Thanks if u can do it.
Also, if there's any pics of rolled fenders and a pic of the cut out peice of the little plastic part that holds the rear aspec back lip on please (ya know... the part where there's a couple screws) ??
07-13-2006, 03:36 PM
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i just took some quick pics wit my camera phone.... hope it helps
thats the piece where i cute
this is how it looks from the back...when ur actually driving it looks wider
thats the piece where i cute
this is how it looks from the back...when ur actually driving it looks wider
07-14-2006, 12:51 AM
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Hmm. thanks a lot guys it helps to see this ... I think I might go with just the 255's because they don't stick out as far as the 275's. If I have the offset of 45, then do you think it would be sticking out more, less, or the same as Acuracy's 275's ?
07-14-2006, 06:26 PM
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Looks like it will cost me $300 to install the springs because it's so much work (taking out the back seat, etc. ... but that $300 is better than $600 if my mechanic did it not as a side job). Plus, $120 for tire mounting, balance, and alignment. Ahhh ... the numbers never stay still for a final price on something, do they? ha
Once it's all done ... i just found out ... well calculated it out ... it will be almost exactly $1,000 shy of the super charger price! But I'm not going to be on that list for people wait 12 weeks to get it from that "group buy" ha.
Once it's all done ... i just found out ... well calculated it out ... it will be almost exactly $1,000 shy of the super charger price! But I'm not going to be on that list for people wait 12 weeks to get it from that "group buy" ha.
07-15-2006, 02:16 AM
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Carbon Fiber Shroud
Carbon Fiber Shroud Engine Cover Installed ...
Shout out to 'MichaelBenz' (the vendor selling these) ... the service was very good, efficient, and he answered all the annoyin' questions I had for him. in my book!
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Shout out to 'MichaelBenz' (the vendor selling these) ... the service was very good, efficient, and he answered all the annoyin' questions I had for him.
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07-17-2006, 09:24 AM
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This week's mods that are definitly happenin' ....
- Eibach Springs (Pro Kit) Installed
- Blacked out headlights
- 24LED Turn Signals Upfront
- 9000k Purple HID Bulbs
- Possibly, but not likely, painted OEM grille.
What wasn't on this weeks agenda ... I got my 28th ... that's right ... 28th pullover last night. I borrowed my friends Evo, washed it all up, was closing up the night, and right before I got home I got pulled over for 30 over (5 points). I'll keep my fingers crossed and hope the cop misses the court date ... it's happened to me before numerous times and they've missed the court date for such a high speed ticket.
- Eibach Springs (Pro Kit) Installed
- Blacked out headlights
- 24LED Turn Signals Upfront
- 9000k Purple HID Bulbs
- Possibly, but not likely, painted OEM grille.
What wasn't on this weeks agenda ... I got my 28th ... that's right ... 28th pullover last night. I borrowed my friends Evo, washed it all up, was closing up the night, and right before I got home I got pulled over for 30 over (5 points).
I'll keep my fingers crossed and hope the cop misses the court date ... it's happened to me before numerous times and they've missed the court date for such a high speed ticket.
07-17-2006, 01:33 PM
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The place I ordered my rims from, they told me to get 235-35-19 tires for the front and 265-30-19 tires for the rears, I hope that is fine
I really want to see pics of the LED turn signals and the HID's so hurry up
I really want to see pics of the LED turn signals and the HID's so hurry up
07-17-2006, 04:36 PM
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I’m getting the grille work done too! It'll look like this, but maybe without the silver emblem.
I can’t wait to see my car once it all comes together, haha. Oh don’t worry, I’ll post a few pics of everything. Before and after pics if I can remember. Below is a day picture of the turning signals that are in Xtin’s car … she has the exact same turning signals I will be getting I believe.
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You coulda done 255’s all around with pretty much no problems at all … you’ll be fine upfront for sure. In the back .. you might have to do some work tho. Read post 49 in this thread and see how he had to cut a little piece of the rear aspec kit off to stop the rims from rubbing with 275’s and a drop. He also rolled the fenders.
Originally Posted by Acuracy
cant wait to see pics .....post up pics of the headlights and turn signals...i wanna do the same mods but want to see how the 9000k looks
Travis
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Originally Posted by shayan
The place I ordered my rims from, they told me to get 235-35-19 tires for the front and 265-30-19 tires for the rears, I hope that is fine
I really want to see pics of the LED turn signals and the HID's so hurry up
I really want to see pics of the LED turn signals and the HID's so hurry up
07-19-2006, 07:51 PM
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The work is being done now through Friday the 19th ... and then I'll pick it up at 7:00 Friday night. I'm leaving Saturday sometime for NC, so if I can, I'll post before and after pics for the grille (painted NHB), headlights totally blacked out, LEDs, and springs.
07-19-2006, 11:52 PM
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I can’t wait to see my car once it all comes together, haha. Oh don’t worry, I’ll post a few pics of everything. Before and after pics if I can remember. Below is a day picture of the turning signals that are in Xtin’s car … she has the exact same turning signals I will be getting I believe.
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Uh, those are stock side blinkers.
[/QUOTE]Uh, those are stock side blinkers.
07-20-2006, 06:32 AM
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Hey Nick....
Saw your ride all torn apart last night... Looks like it is coming together... Did you ever make it back over to pick up that last grill strip?
Saw your ride all torn apart last night... Looks like it is coming together... Did you ever make it back over to pick up that last grill strip?
07-20-2006, 07:48 AM
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Xtin - Whoops, my bad.
Jeff - When Dennis told me u were coming to get your car done to I was thinkin 'great ... more of the TL's in the crew stayin' up with the latest mods' haha. Yeah my car is coming together nicely ... I had training at the gym so I couldn't get out of that till 10:30pm and then I had to ride back out to Springfield to get that part we forgot ... BUT the good thing is that my 9000k purple lights came to my house right before i left for the gym, THUS I was able to drop them off to Dennis so my car will be all done with the mods I have left to install this week. I was so pissed I left that peice, but was kinda glad because it made me go back to drop off those lights that I didn't want to have to mess with. When day and time are you going back up to get your car?
Jeff - When Dennis told me u were coming to get your car done to I was thinkin 'great ... more of the TL's in the crew stayin' up with the latest mods' haha. Yeah my car is coming together nicely ... I had training at the gym so I couldn't get out of that till 10:30pm and then I had to ride back out to Springfield to get that part we forgot ... BUT the good thing is that my 9000k purple lights came to my house right before i left for the gym, THUS I was able to drop them off to Dennis so my car will be all done with the mods I have left to install this week. I was so pissed I left that peice, but was kinda glad because it made me go back to drop off those lights that I didn't want to have to mess with. When day and time are you going back up to get your car?
07-20-2006, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by AcurasGhost
When day and time are you going back up to get your car?
07-21-2006, 10:08 PM
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Stage 2 Of Project Nighthawk?
Mods Done:
Headlights, HID's, Grille Painted, and Lowered
Before Drop:
Rear
Front
After Drop:
Headlights Before:
Headlights After:
Grille Before:
Grille After:
9,000K Purple HID's:
Going to paint this silver strip above the plate probably ....
Also, I'm going to black chrome my emblems or probably power coat them so they aren't drowned in with the paint and they'll stand out a lil more.
Mods Done:
Headlights, HID's, Grille Painted, and Lowered
Before Drop:
Rear
Front
After Drop:
Headlights Before:
Headlights After:
Grille Before:
Grille After:
9,000K Purple HID's:
Going to paint this silver strip above the plate probably ....
Also, I'm going to black chrome my emblems or probably power coat them so they aren't drowned in with the paint and they'll stand out a lil more.
07-21-2006, 10:51 PM
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Lookin good! Its comin together nicely.
I have to meet up wit u sometime. I wanna hear what the comptech exhaust sounds like.
My TEIN SS are on the way. But it looks like Dennis is booked until the end of August, kinda sucks.
I have to meet up wit u sometime. I wanna hear what the comptech exhaust sounds like.
My TEIN SS are on the way. But it looks like Dennis is booked until the end of August, kinda sucks.
07-22-2006, 10:11 AM
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looks frreakin sweet....the drop reallly adds to that car...definitly get the rims and ur done...where did u get the 9000k bulbs from? i was thinking about changing and like the way urs looks
Travis
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07-23-2006, 01:41 PM
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looking good man! I'm still on the fence on whether I should keep the orange reflector or just go with some led's like you've got after blacking out the lights. I like it without that silver strip too!
Can you refer me to the part number and place where you picked up the LED blinkers? thx!
edit: If possible, could you show an upclose pic of the front with the headlights off?
Can you refer me to the part number and place where you picked up the LED blinkers? thx!
edit: If possible, could you show an upclose pic of the front with the headlights off?
07-25-2006, 02:29 PM
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Reponse's To ALL !
Hey guys ... sorry it took so long to post reply's ... I left to go out of town right after posting those pictures and then I didn't get back till just now.
Xtin - Why ask who I live with and he did everything but the grille.
jmbnova – thanks!
dezzzmond - thanks … sure, we can meet up sometime … the exhaust sounds sweet!
Shayan – thanks … rims should come soon and then I’ll start re-doing the sound system, maybe a carbon fiber hood with the sides painted, etc. etc. etc. This baby isn’t done yet!
Acuracy – thanks … pm me for where I got the HID’s from … it’s not from this site or any group buy. I can’t be done with this after rims … we aren’t even to stage 3 yet!!!
ed99 – thanks man. Pm me for the LED blinker website. Sure, I’ll post pics of it up close when I get the chance later this week (before the weekend probably).
GeraldB – thanks man!
Originally Posted by xtin
Do you live with your parents? Cant remember
Originally Posted by xtin
I wanted to get my grille painted but didnt want to deal with the chipping paint.
Did Dennis do all of this ?
Did Dennis do all of this ?
jmbnova – thanks!
dezzzmond - thanks … sure, we can meet up sometime … the exhaust sounds sweet!
Shayan – thanks … rims should come soon and then I’ll start re-doing the sound system, maybe a carbon fiber hood with the sides painted, etc. etc. etc. This baby isn’t done yet!
Acuracy – thanks … pm me for where I got the HID’s from … it’s not from this site or any group buy. I can’t be done with this after rims … we aren’t even to stage 3 yet!!!
ed99 – thanks man. Pm me for the LED blinker website. Sure, I’ll post pics of it up close when I get the chance later this week (before the weekend probably).
GeraldB – thanks man!
07-25-2006, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by AcurasGhost
Hey guys ... sorry it took so long to post reply's ... I left to go out of town right after posting those pictures and then I didn't get back till just now.
Acuracy – thanks … pm me for where I got the HID’s from … it’s not from this site or any group buy. I can’t be done with this after rims … we aren’t even to stage 3 yet!!!
Acuracy – thanks … pm me for where I got the HID’s from … it’s not from this site or any group buy. I can’t be done with this after rims … we aren’t even to stage 3 yet!!!
yea man i definitly hear that....im thinking about also gettin the cf hood and painting the sides at least and im waiting for the s/c to come off backk order. But ur car is looking sweet..keep us updated. After i didnt see u respond i went ahead and got a pair of philips 6000k..but thanks
Travis