Comfortable Ride & Look!!
03-06-2008, 11:14 AM
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Comfortable Ride & Look!!
Hi! new to this form and need u guys opinion:Just going through my first stock tire when I got my 05 TL 3 years ago..Now 56,000 miles....Since,I have to get a new tire I am going for a new rims too instead of a stock 17....I drive daily and not a agrassive driver....Still want a comfortable ride and a nice look too..I have $2,300 to spent on this project....Today,I am going back to KC Trends here in Kansas to look again b4 i make up my decision to go with RonJon wheels....Anyone,have any pictures of a TL that my TL might look like after this is done??Thanks...
INSPYRE 18" and tires
1" or what look good and comfortable ride
tinted window
INSPYRE 18" and tires
1" or what look good and comfortable ride
tinted window
03-06-2008, 12:01 PM
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Just my personal opinion, I can never find 18 inch rim that are comfortable. It could be just me. Don't get me wrong, the 18s do look nice. 16s are great but of course, they dont look as nice. So last year, I end up getting 4 17s with 4 new Yoko AdvanS4s. Still, the 16s were a lot comforable to me, but don't look as nice.
03-06-2008, 01:33 PM
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I went to the Kuhmos Ecsta ASX from a Nankang performance tire and the ride is actually the best I have had out of all the 18's I have had and even better than the 17" winters I run.
03-06-2008, 04:04 PM
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I'm debating a mild drop as well on my TL-S.....Eibach Pro-Kit, Comptech or similar....I don't want to sacrifice any ride quality, I only want to lower it an inch at most. I gotta think about Winters here as I don't want to turn my car into a snowplow!
03-06-2008, 04:24 PM
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Kevin1, I see that you are from kansas city...nice to see another person from there. I went to KC trends the other day and didn't see much...I'm also in the rim looking stage and it sucks because I always tend to change my mind when I decide on one. So have you done any other mods to ur ride?
03-06-2008, 04:26 PM
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If you gonna spend the loot. Go with 19's...
Plus If I recall (its been a while since I been up to KC area) but the roads arent bad, so you shouldnt have problem with ride quality.
Quality really depends more on the drop that you have, and the rubberbands you got on the rims
Plus If I recall (its been a while since I been up to KC area) but the roads arent bad, so you shouldnt have problem with ride quality.
Quality really depends more on the drop that you have, and the rubberbands you got on the rims
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03-06-2008, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by DiZlAoSbOiSoFlY
Kevin1, I see that you are from kansas city...nice to see another person from there. I went to KC trends the other day and didn't see much...I'm also in the rim looking stage and it sucks because I always tend to change my mind when I decide on one. So have you done any other mods to ur ride?
03-07-2008, 09:02 AM
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Hey for you guys in Missouri, I'll be moving to near Springfield this summer. Where is there a good Acura dealer in that area. I assume St Louis or KC?
03-07-2008, 09:52 AM
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Hey, it's GREAT to see some KC (and surrounding areas) constituents on these posts. I too, am from Kansas City (born and raised). I went to Jay Wolfe Acura at 103rd and State Line and had a very good experience. You might try Weld Tire and Wheel for new rims.
03-07-2008, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JAB00
Hey for you guys in Missouri, I'll be moving to near Springfield this summer. Where is there a good Acura dealer in that area. I assume St Louis or KC?
03-07-2008, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by gungrave
You want comfy ride stay with 17's, maybe get different rims and drop it with eibachs and get new shocks(koni yellows) because they maybe due. 
03-07-2008, 07:05 PM
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No, I have not done anything yet just about to begin..What about u?So U Laos saa bai dee...
03-07-2008, 07:06 PM
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Hey, it's GREAT to see some KC (and surrounding areas) constituents on these posts. I too, am from Kansas City (born and raised). I went to Jay Wolfe Acura at 103rd and State Line and had a very good experience. You might try Weld Tire and Wheel for new rims.
where exactly is Weld Tire and Wheel?
03-07-2008, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by DiZlAoSbOiSoFlY
Yea I've done quite a few stuff to my TL and got plenty of parts waitin for me in my basement...Just waitin for the weather to warm back up and the parts will be on...Haha, yea I am Laos..what nationality are u?
03-08-2008, 12:15 AM
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Weld Tire & Wheel should be in downtown KC. Guys, I bought my Type S from Jay Wolfe and still go there for service. I've always had a good experience everytime I go there for anything service related. Has anyone been to both Jay Wolfe and Superior Acura and decided they liked one better than the other for service? Which one is better....in your opinion???? I like the Jay Wolfe "oil changes for life" option. That's one of the reasons I bought there.
03-08-2008, 08:32 AM
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I take mine to Jay Wolfe for the lifetime oil changes and any warranty work. I've been pretty happy with them. When I had my Legend Coupe I went to Superior Acura, and when I had my GS300 I went to Superior Lexus at first. I'd say the experience with Jay Wolfe has been better. For non-warranty work you might check out Exact Performance. They specialize in Acura, Lexus and Infiniti.
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Originally Posted by DiZlAoSbOiSoFlY
nice set of wheels...what tire setup are you going with...im thinkin about doing 18's also...when you put them on let me know cuz i have to definitely go check those out...
03-09-2008, 10:52 AM
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Hey, nice to see some KC guys coming out of the woodwork. I don't exactly mean to hi-jack this thread, but do any of you recommend a particular tint place in the area? I don't want some shoddy installer to mess up my doors installing tint. Thanks.
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Guys, here in Kansas City, I went to a place called PDI. Their website is www.pdiclearbra.com. I did 20% all around (which is illegal in Johnson County). Legal is 35% on the Kansas side and on the Missouri side, you can do 35% on the front windows and anything you want on the rear windows and back window. Anyway, I paid $150 cash and it has a lifetime warranty. I'd highly recommend them. If you'd like to see pics, my post from yesterday has good ones at https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/wasps-176033/.
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Originally Posted by kevin1
Hi! new to this form and need u guys opinion:Just going through my first stock tire when I got my 05 TL 3 years ago..Now 56,000 miles....Since,I have to get a new tire I am going for a new rims too instead of a stock 17....I drive daily and not a agrassive driver....Still want a comfortable ride and a nice look too..I have $2,300 to spent on this project....Today,I am going back to KC Trends here in Kansas to look again b4 i make up my decision to go with RonJon wheels....Anyone,have any pictures of a TL that my TL might look like after this is done??Thanks...
INSPYRE 18" and tires
1" or what look good and comfortable ride
tinted window
INSPYRE 18" and tires
1" or what look good and comfortable ride
tinted window
Hope this helps you out................
03-10-2008, 09:02 PM
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Hey for you guys in Missouri, I'll be moving to near Springfield this summer. Where is there a good Acura dealer in that area. I assume St Louis or KC?
I live in Springfield, there is a Jay Wolfe Acura here, no need to travel to KC, STL, Little Rock, Tulsa...
They do GREAT service, and dont rip me off!!
03-11-2008, 10:01 AM
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Hope this helps you out................
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Originally Posted by DiZlAoSbOiSoFlY
I went to auto glass and tint and they did a very good job.. They also install moleskin also which is highly recommended on the TL..
03-11-2008, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by DiZlAoSbOiSoFlY
I went to auto glass and tint and they did a very good job.. They also install moleskin also which is highly recommended on the TL..
03-11-2008, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by DiZlAoSbOiSoFlY
Kevin1, I see that you are from kansas city...nice to see another person from there. I went to KC trends the other day and didn't see much...I'm also in the rim looking stage and it sucks because I always tend to change my mind when I decide on one. So have you done any other mods to ur ride?
1: Rims
2: Tinted windows
3: Drop
4: Intake
5: Body kit
My girl-freind drive the car daily so that should be enough....I am just waiting for her to go over sea for 3 wks..and more likely we will give the TL too our daughter in 3 more years when she is old enough to drive.....
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If you were talking about PDI, their new location is on 113th and Strang Line Road in Olathe. They were in western Shawnee, but recently moved. They really did an excellent job. See their website at www.pdiclearbra.com and ask for Eric.
03-11-2008, 03:13 PM
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Have u ever gone into their new store location in Overland Park on east 135 street.? Bigger,than the Shawnee location;check them out...I am not really doing awhole lot to the TL just;
1: Rims
2: Tinted windows
3: Drop
4: Intake
5: Body kit
My girl-freind drive the car daily so that should be enough....I am just waiting for her to go over sea for 3 wks..and more likely we will give the TL too our daughter in 3 more years when she is old enough to drive.....
1: Rims
2: Tinted windows
3: Drop
4: Intake
5: Body kit
My girl-freind drive the car daily so that should be enough....I am just waiting for her to go over sea for 3 wks..and more likely we will give the TL too our daughter in 3 more years when she is old enough to drive.....
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Originally Posted by kevin1
nice and clean look;like u have it drop too?and if u do how long does your shock lasted you b4 u have to replace a new shock?