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09-03-2004, 02:06 PM
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TL on 18inch OZ rims
well, since my key is stuck in the ignition, the car is stuck at the dealer until tuesday (damn). the ignition solenoid burned out.
but here's some pics of my 18x8x45mm OZ Superleggera rims with Falken 245/40/18 ST115 tires.
but here's some pics of my 18x8x45mm OZ Superleggera rims with Falken 245/40/18 ST115 tires.
09-03-2004, 02:29 PM
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Put them on your loaner... if you got one. 
J/K
Can't wait to see them on your car. I actually considered get these same wheels. They should look good on the TL.
J/KCan't wait to see them on your car. I actually considered get these same wheels. They should look good on the TL.
09-03-2004, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
dude, I love the way your car looks! tell me what wax you use, your car makes a mirror image so reflective you cant even see the car!
I'm thinking the same thing... haha, GREAT pics. Points for you.
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09-07-2004, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 3PUTT
where are the pics??? just wondering.....i can't wait to see it....
my dealer just called me, says the new ignition was leaving to a local locksmith to get re-keyed to my keys. i should have the car back today and will have OZ rims on by 7:30pm. at this time the lighting will be poor to get some good shots. i should have some quality pics posted by saturday.
09-07-2004, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by dabuda
wow, nice wheels!
what a pain in the balls...
09-08-2004, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc_Joe
I think you polished your car a bit too much.. you may have buffed away too much of
your car....but hey, nice wheels.
Dr. Joe
your car....but hey, nice wheels.
Dr. Joe
OZ's are on (tonight), i'll grab some daytime pics on saturday. they look awesome on this black TL.
09-09-2004, 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by cvajs
f'in dealer. they fix the ignition then scratch up 2 of the interior panels, now they will replace 2 panels.
OZ's are on (tonight), i'll grab some daytime pics on saturday. they look awesome on this black TL.
OZ's are on (tonight), i'll grab some daytime pics on saturday. they look awesome on this black TL.
anyone can say.....i wanna see
make me a believer
09-09-2004, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by oliverd
dude..how much did you lower that car...looks sweet!! 
i've been playing around with the digi-pic features of my Canon Xi camcorder and i have a wide angle lens and star filter i want to test out. i hope to get some nice pics posted up on saturday. it's been a long process getting my OZ rims and Falken tires due to shipping issues and product issues. now that i have it on the guy i love it's looks and ride, and i am itching to get some nice pics of this car.
09-09-2004, 04:47 PM
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhh The Agony
Originally Posted by cvajs
BLAH BLAH BLAH i hope to get some nice pics posted up on saturday. BLAH BLAH BLAH
SATURDAY!
SATURDAY!
YOU SAID TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't think I can wait that long... hehe
Your killing me with this waiting...
I'm just messing with you bud... (but I am dying to see what they look like).
I also have a NBP and have been thinking of getting these rims for my car...
Cya
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09-09-2004, 05:33 PM
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finally...
Originally Posted by 3PUTT
yeah mee too. this was one of the options for me as well.....can't wait to see 
i'll have some better ones on saturday.
09-09-2004, 05:37 PM
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NAHHHHHH I DON'T LIKE THEM...
Just kidding...
Looks pretty damn cool...
Still not decided though...
Thanks for posting pics...
Salut
Just kidding...
Looks pretty damn cool...
Still not decided though...
Thanks for posting pics...
Salut
09-09-2004, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by salut88888
NAHHHHHH I DON'T LIKE THEM...
Just kidding...
Looks pretty damn cool...
Still not decided though...
Thanks for posting pics...
Salut
Just kidding...
Looks pretty damn cool...
Still not decided though...
Thanks for posting pics...
Salut
and i'm sure there will be plenty of people who don't like them...
cheers
09-09-2004, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by cvajs
just a note, wheter it be these rims or others, they don't look the same in pics as they do in person. for some reason (maybe it's the poor 3.1M-pixel camera i have) but these OZ rims look washed out, and in person this rim/tire combo looks bigger on the car than it's looks in these pics.
and i'm sure there will be plenty of people who don't like them...
cheers
and i'm sure there will be plenty of people who don't like them...
cheers
I am most assuredly waiting with baitted breath to see some kick ass pictures of these beauties this weekend...
BTW do you happen to know the weight (Rim - w/ or w/out tire)
Thanks again bud...
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09-09-2004, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by cvajs
i forgot to add, 47.2 lbs per tire/rim. i'll weigh the oem stuff when my TL gets back from dealer.
oem 17" 235/45/17 el42 weighed in at 47.0 lbs.
OZ/Falken 18" 245/40/18 47.2 lbs, and unfortunately i believe the Falken is about 27lbs, which is heavier than the el42. what does this mean? it means that there is more mass further out on my OZ/Falken setup than there was on the oem setup, which means OZ/Falken 18" setup has alot more rotational inertia which makes it harder to de/accellerate the rims (harder to pickup speed and more braking required to slow it down). but it looks better
lesson learned - you may not benefit from a large diameter light rim because the tire you fit will have lots of mass away from rotational axis...
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Originally Posted by cvajs
follow-up.
oem 17" 235/45/17 el42 weighed in at 47.0 lbs.
OZ/Falken 18" 245/40/18 47.2 lbs, and unfortunately i believe the Falken is about 27lbs, which is heavier than the el42. what does this mean? it means that there is more mass further out on my OZ/Falken setup than there was on the oem setup, which means OZ/Falken 18" setup has alot more rotational inertia which makes it harder to de/accellerate the rims (harder to pickup speed and more braking required to slow it down). but it looks better
lesson learned - you may not benefit from a large diameter light rim because the tire you fit will have lots of mass away from rotational axis...
oem 17" 235/45/17 el42 weighed in at 47.0 lbs.
OZ/Falken 18" 245/40/18 47.2 lbs, and unfortunately i believe the Falken is about 27lbs, which is heavier than the el42. what does this mean? it means that there is more mass further out on my OZ/Falken setup than there was on the oem setup, which means OZ/Falken 18" setup has alot more rotational inertia which makes it harder to de/accellerate the rims (harder to pickup speed and more braking required to slow it down). but it looks better
lesson learned - you may not benefit from a large diameter light rim because the tire you fit will have lots of mass away from rotational axis...
Thank you so much for your input...
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09-09-2004, 10:47 PM
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car looks good. i would like to see closer shots. the way i see it, if you can get almost the same weight from a 18" tire/wheel package as that of the 17" set, then you have done well.
09-10-2004, 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by hondafans
Wheels look like they were made for the car. I might have to rethink my wheel decision. Where did you purchase and what was the damage?
www.hptire.net $496 (Falken)
i'll have to admit, RonJon Inspyres do looks more "sport" than my OZ, but i feel these OZ's look more "luxury" which is what i was after.
09-11-2004, 01:50 PM
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One of the things I love about the stock rims is how easy easy easy they are to clean. Those, well those don't look like any fun in that department.
Mike
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