tomlinsonj's RRProgress thread - video + dyno
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The spacers are spot-on.
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Thanks for the compliments. As for the Super Sports, I love them. Best tire I've ever ran, and when these are done, I'm getting another set. I'm not one for the stretched look, and these are 245/40/18. For me it's just right - fills the gap a little more and I like the extra width too.
I ask because I'm close to buying tires.
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tomlinsonj (04-19-2014)
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Quick question. If the 245 (verses 235) represents the tread width and the 40 represents the sidewall height, how do 245/40's fill the gap more than 235/40's would? Seems like it would only pull them out of the fender a little, but not fill the gap between top of tire and fender.
I ask because I'm close to buying tires.
I ask because I'm close to buying tires.
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zoostation (04-20-2014)
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After rebate and including tax and install my total was $977.76 Sams has lifetime balance, rotation, and hazard protection included with tire purchases. They should be arriving this week.
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Damn, that seems expensive for a set of 4.
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You will like them. A lot, lol. Sams Club - $231/ea They have a $70 instant credit that ends today (4/20). If you go this route, you may have to order online as I think their clubs are closed for Easter.
After rebate and including tax and install my total was $977.76 Sams has lifetime balance, rotation, and hazard protection included with tire purchases. They should be arriving this week.
After rebate and including tax and install my total was $977.76 Sams has lifetime balance, rotation, and hazard protection included with tire purchases. They should be arriving this week.
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I agree it's a big number, but for the PSS, it's cheaper than Tire Rack and other online options when you figure in shipping, plus install charges. In my experience, Sams includes things that other places charge for item by item.
Nope - I didn't get the ZP model (I guess that's new?). The link you have is about $100 more per tire. I'll post the Sams item number and your club should be able to punch it in. They were $231/ea. before the instant savings.
With family yesterday. Missed this. Hopefully they run that promotion again in the near future. To be clear, are these the tires you ordered http://www.samsclub.com/sams/p245-40....ip?navAction=
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Best of luck with this.
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With family yesterday. Missed this. Hopefully they run that promotion again in the near future. To be clear, are these the tires you ordered http://www.samsclub.com/sams/p245-40....ip?navAction=
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zoostation (04-23-2014)
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I like the look of the ASPEC wheels, but they are a little "hidden" with the +45 offset. I thought for a while about spacers, but waited until a good quality set popped up in the BM - H&R 15mm and 20mm. Finally got around to installing these. I'm running 245/40/18s on ASPEC suspension with no issues so far.
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I followed your lead and advice and went with the Aspec suspension. Love the fact that it's not slammed but looks great all the same and remains factory. My next upgrade will be spacers. Are you happy with the H&R's and is 15 & 20MM the way to go?
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All member opinions welcomed.
As for spacers, the H&Rs have been solid so far. They looked and felt high quality when I put them on. And I really enjoy the look. I do think the rear shows the camber more though since the wheels are more visible. With the 245s, there are some slight and partial rub marks on the rear tires only. I don't see any evidence on the inside fender lip though. Overall, I like a wide tire, and *if* I could do things from scratch, I'd choose a 10mm front / 15 mm rear (both with built in studs and from a good manufacturer of course). But I do really like the suspension/wheel/tire/spacer combo I have. No complaints
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zoostation (07-15-2014)
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As for spacers, the H&Rs have been solid so far. They looked and felt high quality when I put them on. And I really enjoy the look. I do think the rear shows the camber more though since the wheels are more visible. With the 245s, there are some slight and partial rub marks on the rear tires only. I don't see any evidence on the inside fender lip though. Overall, I like a wide tire, and *if* I could do things from scratch, I'd choose a 10mm front / 15 mm rear (both with built in studs and from a good manufacturer of course). But I do really like the suspension/wheel/tire/spacer combo I have. No complaints
James
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What setup are you considering?
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zoostation (07-17-2014)
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Probably only to make sure my 245s stay unscathed. Plus I like how the 5mm difference between spacers make the wheels look even. However, if I ran 10/15mm then I would certainly require them to both have the studs built in. With the 20mm rear, the 245s aren't showing any additional rub, so like I said before, I'm happy with the performance and looks
What setup are you considering?
What setup are you considering?
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I am literally going to everything you have done to your car eventually to my 2006 RRP TL. Keep it up buddy, great looking car! Where did you source the ASPEC lip kit from and do you mind adding prices? Were they all pre-painted or did you have then sprayed?
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^^^ Wow, imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.
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Good source for A-Spec lip https://acurazine.com/forums/sponsor...hipped-802311/
Wow that is a great price, especially painted! Man if I could only get this kit, the ASPEC suspension, Centric brake setup and the Progress RSB, this car would be done!! Well, done for a while
Dammit guys, why can't I be responsible and just save money and pay stuff off? Seriously, I get caught in this whirlwind of modifying to make me feel so good it hurts when I know my money is better spent elsewhere (like paying off student loans and credit cards...sheit!!)!
Help,
Sean
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Hey thanks for the kind words. I still have a few items to get to but I'm pretty happy with how the TL is currently.
I had the rear ASPEC installed from a local Acura dealer and bought the rest from Bruce (AckTL) and installed it myself. RRP is a great color and once you are ready to pull the ASPEC trigger, get the whole kit at once as they are likely dwindling in supply.
Lastly never underestimate the benefit of the "it's paid off" mod, whether it's a car or a student loan, lol. But I feel ya, it's hard to not look for the next component to upgrade. Good luck and post any questions - I'll try to help as much as I can
James
I had the rear ASPEC installed from a local Acura dealer and bought the rest from Bruce (AckTL) and installed it myself. RRP is a great color and once you are ready to pull the ASPEC trigger, get the whole kit at once as they are likely dwindling in supply.
Lastly never underestimate the benefit of the "it's paid off" mod, whether it's a car or a student loan, lol. But I feel ya, it's hard to not look for the next component to upgrade. Good luck and post any questions - I'll try to help as much as I can
James
Wow that is a great price, especially painted! Man if I could only get this kit, the ASPEC suspension, Centric brake setup and the Progress RSB, this car would be done!! Well, done for a while
Dammit guys, why can't I be responsible and just save money and pay stuff off? Seriously, I get caught in this whirlwind of modifying to make me feel so good it hurts when I know my money is better spent elsewhere (like paying off student loans and credit cards...sheit!!)!
Help,
Sean
Dammit guys, why can't I be responsible and just save money and pay stuff off? Seriously, I get caught in this whirlwind of modifying to make me feel so good it hurts when I know my money is better spent elsewhere (like paying off student loans and credit cards...sheit!!)!
Help,
Sean
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tomlinsonj (02-13-2015)
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Hey thanks for the kind words. I still have a few items to get to but I'm pretty happy with how the TL is currently.
I had the rear ASPEC installed from a local Acura dealer and bought the rest from Bruce (AckTL) and installed it myself. RRP is a great color and once you are ready to pull the ASPEC trigger, get the whole kit at once as they are likely dwindling in supply.
Lastly never underestimate the benefit of the "it's paid off" mod, whether it's a car or a student loan, lol. But I feel ya, it's hard to not look for the next component to upgrade. Good luck and post any questions - I'll try to help as much as I can
James
I had the rear ASPEC installed from a local Acura dealer and bought the rest from Bruce (AckTL) and installed it myself. RRP is a great color and once you are ready to pull the ASPEC trigger, get the whole kit at once as they are likely dwindling in supply.
Lastly never underestimate the benefit of the "it's paid off" mod, whether it's a car or a student loan, lol. But I feel ya, it's hard to not look for the next component to upgrade. Good luck and post any questions - I'll try to help as much as I can
James
Tomlison-
Shocker that you and I just PM'd about your exhaust setup. I guess my cars just wants to instantly turn in to yours haha. If it was my choice and money wasn't the issue at hand, my car would already be done or close to it! Nice looking TL buddy, I can't wait to see what your next mod is going to be! Any ideas? Have you thought about a short shifter/bushing upgrade?
Sean
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Shocker that you and I just PM'd about your exhaust setup. I guess my cars just wants to instantly turn in to yours haha. If it was my choice and money wasn't the issue at hand, my car would already be done or close to it! Nice looking TL buddy, I can't wait to see what your next mod is going to be! Any ideas? Have you thought about a short shifter/bushing upgrade?
Sean
Shocker that you and I just PM'd about your exhaust setup. I guess my cars just wants to instantly turn in to yours haha. If it was my choice and money wasn't the issue at hand, my car would already be done or close to it! Nice looking TL buddy, I can't wait to see what your next mod is going to be! Any ideas? Have you thought about a short shifter/bushing upgrade?
Sean
- GM syncromesh fluid
- LED interior trunk light
- front door panel sound dampener
- milled MDX manifold spacer - although there are a bunch of helpful pics missing in the IM spacer thread. Maybe an issue with the image hosting service
- P2R throttle body spacer
- Clay, paint correct, polish, and seal. I've never done it before, and my Porter Cable DA polisher is still sitting in the box, lol.
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tomlinsonj (02-21-2015)
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I found a thread in the audio section about using the camera module from an '03-04 MDX coupled with a custom wiring harness sold on eBay to turn your '04-06 nav screen into a backup camera display. Turns out the guy making the harness lives about an hour from me. Some Honda/Acura salvage place in NC had one available, so I bought it.
I took him the module, paid for the harness, camera, and install, and now I have this when I throw it into reverse:
(sorry about the large-ish pics, photobucket resize isn't working too well for me, lol.)
I took him the module, paid for the harness, camera, and install, and now I have this when I throw it into reverse:
(sorry about the large-ish pics, photobucket resize isn't working too well for me, lol.)
Hey,
Do you remember the wiring harness you bought from ebay? Also, did it connect in the trunk, or behind the Navigation screen. Finally, do you know if it will work with any camera, or just the acura camera from the MDX?!
Thanks in advance for your response...
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Oops. Sorry, I hadn't checked my own thread in a while, lol. But the eBay seller was hondaacuraexpert or something like that. He tapped into everything from the trunk and yes the MDX camera module was specifically that year, but his harness could use any camera, iirc.
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