UPDATE: My 08' ASM TL Type-S w/ new wheels, suspension, and A-SPEC kit
01-19-2009, 09:43 PM
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UPDATE: My 08' ASM TL Type-S w/ new wheels, suspension, and A-SPEC kit
Updated my 2008' ASM TL Type-S
AXIS/EXE Konvex wheels 19x8.5 front (+33mm wheel offset) & 19x9.5 (+40mm wheel offset) w/ 245/35R19 (front) & 275/30R19 (rear) Bridgestone Potenza RE960s all-season tires
Lowered w/ H&R Coilovers
35% tint all-around
Type-S ASPEC lip kit
AEM CAI
JL Audio 12" W6 w/ custom down-fire box
JL Audio 500/V2 Amp
Coming soon... RV6 kit & rear camber correction kit...
AXIS/EXE Konvex wheels 19x8.5 front (+33mm wheel offset) & 19x9.5 (+40mm wheel offset) w/ 245/35R19 (front) & 275/30R19 (rear) Bridgestone Potenza RE960s all-season tires
Lowered w/ H&R Coilovers
35% tint all-around
Type-S ASPEC lip kit
AEM CAI
JL Audio 12" W6 w/ custom down-fire box
JL Audio 500/V2 Amp
Coming soon... RV6 kit & rear camber correction kit...
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01-20-2009, 05:50 AM
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Amazing bro!
01-20-2009, 08:55 PM
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DREW....WOW !!! Usually I'm not in favor of changing Type S wheels, but WOW! Those look like they were made for an ASM Type S. What a classy look....everything works so well together.
01-20-2009, 09:00 PM
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Thanks everyone~ I saw these wheels on another forum member's NBP Type-S and I wanted the deep dish look so I opted for these wheels. The car attracts a lot of positive attention.
I'm not sure how low the car is lowered but when I had it lowered I told the shop to go low as possible without rubbing. They did a very good job lowering the car. I thought I wouldn't be able to go that low especially with the staggered fitment wheels & tires.
With the 19x8.5 and the TL bolt-pattern the lowest offset is +33mm. The Type-S brake calipers clear with no problems.
Thanks Robert... it was good to meet ya'll. I will definitely be there at the April Seattle meet.
The front & rear A SPEC kit for the Type-S does mount over your existing front & rear bumpers but there's drilling involved with the rear bumper.
The front & rear A SPEC kit for the Type-S does mount over your existing front & rear bumpers but there's drilling involved with the rear bumper.
01-20-2009, 09:03 PM
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Racer
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Thank-you Sir. These wheels look even better on a black TL. I was in favor of darker wheels similiar to the stock Type-S wheels but after seeing these wheels on another TL I decided to go with a more traditional look.
01-20-2009, 09:33 PM
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Previously before the H&R coilovers I was lowered with H&R Sport springs on factory struts. Switching over to H&R coilovers made a big difference in creature comforts. It doesn't help that I'm riding on staggered 19in wheels & wide low profile tires. It does handle a lot better and the ride is smoother. I like it.
01-21-2009, 12:36 AM
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...i'm VERY close to pulling the trigger on a TL-S...unfortunately it's your identical car. the only thing - i've seen people test driving it; people BASH on that sucker. KBP? eh...iono
01-21-2009, 06:52 AM
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whenever you wanna sell those wheels let me know those are hottt
01-21-2009, 07:43 AM
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Type-S ASPEC lip kit
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Type-S ASPEC lip kit
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I haven't seen that A-Spec lip before. Please let me know where I can get one.
Thank you.
01-21-2009, 08:52 PM
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Racer
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You can purchase the A-SPEC lip kit for the Type-S online or at your local dealership. You can find it a lot cheaper online but if you don't mind paying a little bit more including taxes your local Acura dealership can get the kit for you (not recommended). I believe you can price challenge the dealership if you print out the online quote and bring it to them. It must be from another Acura dealership... not Ebay... good luck!
01-21-2009, 10:36 PM
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that sh*t looks sickk..love those wheels man..keep up the great work..everytime I see those ASM/SSM cars makes me rethink the color I got.. Although i love my WDP just seems so much easier to find wheels for your cars. lol i cant find anything I like
01-23-2009, 11:13 AM
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andrew, just tell eric to make up his mind already..... it takes him awhile to make up his mind for anything. and, i guess someone wants the camera back... hahahahah
cant resist pictures of sick TL xD
cant resist pictures of sick TL xD