skd2k1's '07 Type-S progress - Updated 2/8/18
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skd2k1 (09-19-2017)
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Well fucking done...
surprised you didn't go dark centers for contrast, but they look tits regardless! I love that finish!
you might need to choose a fun caliper color to make them pop now...honestly, your car is a work of art.
I used to say that about mine...it was rolling art.
surprised you didn't go dark centers for contrast, but they look tits regardless! I love that finish!
you might need to choose a fun caliper color to make them pop now...honestly, your car is a work of art.
I used to say that about mine...it was rolling art.
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skd2k1 (09-19-2017)
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Thanks. Authentic all the way. I've seen those videos where they break reps...no way.
Thanks man.
Much appreciated. I'm jealous of that steering wheel you just got. If I hadn't just forked out $$$ on these wheels I would have been all over that. Maybe one day.
Same here. I had been thinking about Volk ze40's but I'm really glad I went with the RSII's.
What, you don't think gray is fun?!
I was torn between these and the dark gray centers but went with what I thought was the safer route. Part of me wishes they offered blank centers like Volk, but I still love these. I really like the red Brembo logos since they show up more now with these wheels, but that also makes me think about having the calipers totally red. I think that'd be a pretty classic color combo, but then I start thinking about it not matching the rear brakes... That was one of the reasons I chose silver/gray. I'll have to get used to the new look to see how I feel about changing caliper colors. Thanks again for all your help and suggestions.
These cars really are timeless. It's 10 years old and I've owned it for 9 and now that I'm on "version 2.0" of mods I love it all over again. I've been collecting parts for a fog light retrofit which I'll probably tackle next. It's always bothered me how weak the stock fogs are. They're really just for show. I've got led projectors and h8 harnesses. Just need a few more parts.
Thanks man.
Much appreciated. I'm jealous of that steering wheel you just got. If I hadn't just forked out $$$ on these wheels I would have been all over that. Maybe one day.
Same here. I had been thinking about Volk ze40's but I'm really glad I went with the RSII's.
Well fucking done...
surprised you didn't go dark centers for contrast, but they look tits regardless! I love that finish!
you might need to choose a fun caliper color to make them pop now...honestly, your car is a work of art.
I used to say that about mine...it was rolling art.
surprised you didn't go dark centers for contrast, but they look tits regardless! I love that finish!
you might need to choose a fun caliper color to make them pop now...honestly, your car is a work of art.
I used to say that about mine...it was rolling art.
I was torn between these and the dark gray centers but went with what I thought was the safer route. Part of me wishes they offered blank centers like Volk, but I still love these. I really like the red Brembo logos since they show up more now with these wheels, but that also makes me think about having the calipers totally red. I think that'd be a pretty classic color combo, but then I start thinking about it not matching the rear brakes... That was one of the reasons I chose silver/gray. I'll have to get used to the new look to see how I feel about changing caliper colors. Thanks again for all your help and suggestions.
These cars really are timeless. It's 10 years old and I've owned it for 9 and now that I'm on "version 2.0" of mods I love it all over again. I've been collecting parts for a fog light retrofit which I'll probably tackle next. It's always bothered me how weak the stock fogs are. They're really just for show. I've got led projectors and h8 harnesses. Just need a few more parts.
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Hey, what the fuck do I know...just suggestions.
You think your mods through, obviously.
I LOVE the legit Advan Racing lettering...
shit, I even had custom yellow spoke ones made for the RS for my S2000...
no blanks...makes them look like damn varstorwerersns 1.3's!
You think your mods through, obviously.
I LOVE the legit Advan Racing lettering...
shit, I even had custom yellow spoke ones made for the RS for my S2000...
no blanks...makes them look like damn varstorwerersns 1.3's!
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rockstar143 (09-20-2017)
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Washed the car and took some pics with a real camera! My wife is the photographer but she's used to taking pictures of people and she had some questions about car photography:
What's the best lighting angle for avoiding reflections? What part of the car do you meter for?
On to the pics:
Pretty happy with the way the car looks right now. I might drop the front just a little bit more.
What's the best lighting angle for avoiding reflections? What part of the car do you meter for?
On to the pics:
Pretty happy with the way the car looks right now. I might drop the front just a little bit more.
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skd2k1 (09-25-2017)
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skd2k1 (09-25-2017)
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The wife is really good with that camera. She focuses on people (mostly our daughter), but she's willing to shoot the car for me.
Same here. I really think the 3g is still the best looking sedan Acura has made. I'll be here for awhile.
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skd2k1 (09-25-2017)
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Looks awesome!
As for reflections on the car, there's really no easy way around it.
I always shoot with a CPL, but even with a CPL, you're going to get reflections on the car because paint is like a mirror.
Best thing to keep in mind when shooting cars is the location you're taking pictures - you can have a spot that will reflect like crazy and a spot that doesn't reflect as bad.
As for reflections on the car, there's really no easy way around it.
I always shoot with a CPL, but even with a CPL, you're going to get reflections on the car because paint is like a mirror.
Best thing to keep in mind when shooting cars is the location you're taking pictures - you can have a spot that will reflect like crazy and a spot that doesn't reflect as bad.
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skd2k1 (09-25-2017)
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Looks awesome!
As for reflections on the car, there's really no easy way around it.
I always shoot with a CPL, but even with a CPL, you're going to get reflections on the car because paint is like a mirror.
Best thing to keep in mind when shooting cars is the location you're taking pictures - you can have a spot that will reflect like crazy and a spot that doesn't reflect as bad.
As for reflections on the car, there's really no easy way around it.
I always shoot with a CPL, but even with a CPL, you're going to get reflections on the car because paint is like a mirror.
Best thing to keep in mind when shooting cars is the location you're taking pictures - you can have a spot that will reflect like crazy and a spot that doesn't reflect as bad.
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skd2k1 (02-13-2018)
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mine are the switchbacks, been running them for many years. just received my pre-sale order of the new triton switchbacks, i need to install them soon and then sell my current switchbacks. i've had a few people wanting to buy my old/current ones, but i told them wait until i get them off. i'm super excited for the new version i got in, they are supposed to be super bright and classy (not that the old ones weren't!)
#271
mine are the switchbacks, been running them for many years. just received my pre-sale order of the new triton switchbacks, i need to install them soon and then sell my current switchbacks. i've had a few people wanting to buy my old/current ones, but i told them wait until i get them off. i'm super excited for the new version i got in, they are supposed to be super bright and classy (not that the old ones weren't!)
#272
i'm running osram cbi (which i love). one of the reasons i'm switching it up is because the cbi's are closer to 6k and my tritons are 5k. i'm very specific about certain things and it kinda drives me crazy so that's why i went with the new 6k tritons. i'll put up some pics once i get them on!
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skd2k1 (02-14-2018)
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i'm running osram cbi (which i love). one of the reasons i'm switching it up is because the cbi's are closer to 6k and my tritons are 5k. i'm very specific about certain things and it kinda drives me crazy so that's why i went with the new 6k tritons. i'll put up some pics once i get them on!
#274
Based on sockr1's recommendation I decided to try 6000k switchbacks. I think it's a much better match. Retrofitsource was nice enough to let me exchange bulbs. Great customer service!
#275
looks great! i should be receiving my new 6000k switchbacks today from vleds. i received a pair of them a month ago but went to install them and they were absolutely horrible (bad timing with rest of lights, wrong colors, hyperflash). turns out i got the first production batch which had major issues. today they are sending me the revised version and then i send back the other new ones. hopefully these ones work and match like yours do!
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Thanks man, I appreciate the tip! I heard about the issues with the v6's. Glad they're taking care of you. I've got Vled DRL's and reverse lights which I've been very happy with. Looking forward to seeing your new new Tritons.
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