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05-01-2013, 04:12 PM
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Looks good! Fronts seem to poke just a tad.
And we need better pics! Hard to see black wheels on a white car lol
Swoosh, you numb nut
I said "you drive slow" meaning, Ross.
And we need better pics! Hard to see black wheels on a white car lol
Swoosh, you numb nut
I said "you drive slow" meaning, Ross.
05-01-2013, 04:15 PM
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Well here they are. Specs are 19x8.5 +20 all around. If you can't tell, they're Work CR-KAI Reps. I got a great deal on them and think they look fantastic. I don't think I could be happier. 
I am rubbing in the back right, but that's the only side. I've got plenty of room on the back left?
I needed an alignment before I got the wheels so I'm hoping I'll be able to get an alignment and be good with the rubbing on that one side.
I am rubbing in the back right, but that's the only side. I've got plenty of room on the back left?
I needed an alignment before I got the wheels so I'm hoping I'll be able to get an alignment and be good with the rubbing on that one side.
And they do poke a bit, but I kind of like it.
I'll try and take some better pics in the next few days. It's about to start raining.
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05-01-2013, 04:16 PM
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I like 'em Ross!
And you're not supposed to quote yourself........
And you're not supposed to quote yourself........
05-01-2013, 04:36 PM
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05-01-2013, 04:38 PM
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Was I right in guessing Drag Wheels?
05-01-2013, 04:59 PM
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The first pic says "INCHBYINCH...Racing". Is that a brand?
05-01-2013, 05:05 PM
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Thanks for all the compliments guys. 
The brand is Avid.1
I'd never heard of them reviews online and nobody reported any problems. NLMotoring also said they'd not had any people complaining that the wheels were not safe or that they had issues of cracking etc.
Going for my alignment tomorrow morning. Hopefully that'll solve the rubbing at least until I can get my fenders rolled.
The brand is Avid.1
I'd never heard of them reviews online and nobody reported any problems. NLMotoring also said they'd not had any people complaining that the wheels were not safe or that they had issues of cracking etc.
Going for my alignment tomorrow morning. Hopefully that'll solve the rubbing at least until I can get my fenders rolled.
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05-01-2013, 07:05 PM
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2014 Jeep SRT
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05-01-2013, 08:50 PM
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Dude that looks terrific. Although i think the car will look a lot better with a different owner 
Oh please, get the side skirts ASAP!!
if you don't mind if i ask, how much did they cost you? Just want to make sure i do the right lap dances to come up with the money here in vegas
Oh please, get the side skirts ASAP!!
if you don't mind if i ask, how much did they cost you? Just want to make sure i do the right lap dances to come up with the money here in vegas
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05-01-2013, 09:38 PM
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Thanks for the compliments everybody.
Found out why I was rubbing on one side. The tire shop put a 235 tire on the left rear side and a 245 tire on the right rear. I'll have to switch them out tomorrow morning. Hopefully then it'll be smooth sailing for a while.
I may pick up side skirts but it'll be one of the last things I do on my list. Most people can't tell the difference between the Type S skirts and Aspec skirts so I can't really justify spending the money on them when I could put that money to something else ie XLR8 quads.
Found out why I was rubbing on one side. The tire shop put a 235 tire on the left rear side and a 245 tire on the right rear. I'll have to switch them out tomorrow morning. Hopefully then it'll be smooth sailing for a while.
I may pick up side skirts but it'll be one of the last things I do on my list. Most people can't tell the difference between the Type S skirts and Aspec skirts so I can't really justify spending the money on them when I could put that money to something else ie XLR8 quads.
05-01-2013, 10:22 PM
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Damn, look who guessed right 
They look great Ross! Congrats sir
They look great Ross! Congrats sir
05-01-2013, 10:39 PM
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Nice one Ross...congrats :clapclap:
05-01-2013, 10:59 PM
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Thanks guys. I'm probably done for the most part on exterior mods. I've been contemplating on a black roof like I had on my SSM TL so we'll see if that happens or not.
The next big mod will be an XLR8 exhaust whenever one pops up in the BM.
The next big mod will be an XLR8 exhaust whenever one pops up in the BM.
05-01-2013, 11:04 PM
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Why XLR8?
From the videos I guess I would pick XLR8 too but JnC has ATLP base which I heard in person and loved it
but XLR8 sounds sexy on youtube videos
Always in between
and there is true dual RV6
From the videos I guess I would pick XLR8 too but JnC has ATLP base which I heard in person and loved it
but XLR8 sounds sexy on youtube videos
Always in between
and there is true dual RV6
05-01-2013, 11:16 PM
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In my opinion, the XLR8 sounds the best and the ATLP is the best looking exhaust made for our cars. The RV-6 is out of my price range and don't know if I could wait months for the exhaust; I could barely wait a week for the wheels.
But anyways, since I like the way the XLR8 sounds, and I'll buy the exhaust based on sound, that's why I want it as oppose to something else.
It'd probably be sacrilege but if I could find someone selling just the ATLP quad tips, I'd buy them and weld them onto the XLR8. Best of both worlds right?
But anyways, since I like the way the XLR8 sounds, and I'll buy the exhaust based on sound, that's why I want it as oppose to something else.
It'd probably be sacrilege but if I could find someone selling just the ATLP quad tips, I'd buy them and weld them onto the XLR8. Best of both worlds right?
05-01-2013, 11:21 PM
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Exactly what I was thinking for all 3 of them haha
Love the tips on ATLP way more
I don't like the ATLP base tips because it looks like RL tips, but better than round sigle tip
Love the tips on ATLP way more
I don't like the ATLP base tips because it looks like RL tips, but better than round sigle tip
05-02-2013, 12:11 AM
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ATLP 
Black roof next Ross! Maybe hold off on the modding after that though. Don't want to rush things and get bored
Black roof next Ross! Maybe hold off on the modding after that though. Don't want to rush things and get bored
05-02-2013, 12:30 AM
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Yea, I'm going to stop modding for now (easier said than done.) I can't believe I've done what I have to it. I still get a smile on my face when I walk out and see it sitting infront of my house.
05-04-2013, 08:40 AM
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I look at my car every time I walk away from it.
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Looks the same 
Should have gotten silver or gold
Should have gotten silver or gold
05-04-2013, 11:23 AM
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Time for plasti-dip
05-04-2013, 11:44 AM
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There's tons of great info and ideas here, take a look.
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/acura-tl-plastidip-done-wrong-877525/
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/acura-tl-plastidip-done-wrong-877525/
05-06-2013, 11:10 AM
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Not feeling the pinstripe on the car Ross....
other than that, everything looks on point....i would black the roof out (professionally and not by using PD) and put several layer of clear coat on the rims....it will protect the rims and might bring a little gloss look to them...
other than that, everything looks on point....i would black the roof out (professionally and not by using PD) and put several layer of clear coat on the rims....it will protect the rims and might bring a little gloss look to them...
05-06-2013, 01:32 PM
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Am I really the only one that likes the pinstripe? 
I'll probably leave them matte black for now and then paint them gunmetal a little later down the road. I had to take the wheels off because they're rubbing in the rear but the fenders are getting rolled Thursday so hopefully I can get them back on quickly.
I'll probably leave them matte black for now and then paint them gunmetal a little later down the road. I had to take the wheels off because they're rubbing in the rear but the fenders are getting rolled Thursday so hopefully I can get them back on quickly.
05-06-2013, 08:10 PM
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05-06-2013, 10:46 PM
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Heat it up with a hair dryer to pull it off.
05-11-2013, 01:32 PM
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I'm happy with the ride quality. You do feel bumps more but that's to be expected and its not bone jarring by any means.
Gotta order camber kits this weekend because I'm still rubbing a little on bumps and whatnot even with the fenders rolled.
Gotta order camber kits this weekend because I'm still rubbing a little on bumps and whatnot even with the fenders rolled.
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