Fit Discussion for the XXR-527 Folks (Going agressive, might fail HARD)
05-05-2011, 08:55 AM
#281
Drifting
^ sweet let us know how it goes after you get it back! yea 215s are small i have them on my front but since you will be running a 215/40/18 you will have alittle more sidewall than me since i have a 215/35/19... ride isnt bad but you do feel that its a thin tire on a 19" rim
05-05-2011, 09:20 AM
#282
If cutting the fender, I think the key is making sure you leave a lip and SOME material because that is what keeps that whole line stiff.
There was a local guy that cut his originally and he said the fender was moveable with little to no force, like no structural integrity. Get it done by someone that knows what to do.
About the fender flaring, mine only flared a little in the front because my tire ended up pulling it a little before I figured out cutting/rolling/heating and folding up the front tab.
These wheels are going to look amazing on your cars, nicely done!
TL dude...what about those neo chrome coated lugs, the ones that change colors etc.
There was a local guy that cut his originally and he said the fender was moveable with little to no force, like no structural integrity. Get it done by someone that knows what to do.
About the fender flaring, mine only flared a little in the front because my tire ended up pulling it a little before I figured out cutting/rolling/heating and folding up the front tab.
These wheels are going to look amazing on your cars, nicely done!
TL dude...what about those neo chrome coated lugs, the ones that change colors etc.
05-05-2011, 10:17 AM
#287
Fearless DIY Guy
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I'm going to paint my centercaps and do something with an Acura logo.
05-05-2011, 10:22 AM
#288
Drifting
If cutting the fender, I think the key is making sure you leave a lip and SOME material because that is what keeps that whole line stiff.
There was a local guy that cut his originally and he said the fender was moveable with little to no force, like no structural integrity. Get it done by someone that knows what to do.
About the fender flaring, mine only flared a little in the front because my tire ended up pulling it a little before I figured out cutting/rolling/heating and folding up the front tab.
These wheels are going to look amazing on your cars, nicely done!
TL dude...what about those neo chrome coated lugs, the ones that change colors etc.
There was a local guy that cut his originally and he said the fender was moveable with little to no force, like no structural integrity. Get it done by someone that knows what to do.
About the fender flaring, mine only flared a little in the front because my tire ended up pulling it a little before I figured out cutting/rolling/heating and folding up the front tab.
These wheels are going to look amazing on your cars, nicely done!
TL dude...what about those neo chrome coated lugs, the ones that change colors etc.
i agree the neo chrome lugs look hawt especially on the black chrome xxrs
05-05-2011, 10:25 AM
#289
Have custom decals made for em...like from a sign shop, like fastsigns, that's what i did for my old TSW's.
http://www.autopartsdealer.com/kics_..._content=rank3
Here, found em for $84...i like open ended cause you can always run longer studs etc...but I like how clean the closed ended ones are.
I personally did gorilla lock ones...and sanded them down and repainted blue to match my valve stem. Work ones are friggin $145 too...
http://www.autopartsdealer.com/kics_..._content=rank3
Here, found em for $84...i like open ended cause you can always run longer studs etc...but I like how clean the closed ended ones are.
I personally did gorilla lock ones...and sanded them down and repainted blue to match my valve stem. Work ones are friggin $145 too...
05-05-2011, 10:40 AM
#292
^^^those are not safe DM...I have a friend that gets those off with toothpaste and 2 tampons
I KINDA like the longer ones as they are more visible when rolling, main reason I wanted the work ones is the closed ended ones were big and more obvious. I'm always sad to not be able to see my own setup spinning. The other day I was next to a semi in the driver side, he had this huge chrome panel, no dents on it...it was a mirror...I must have ridden next to him going 65 in a 70 for 2 miles staring at the wheels spinning. Pretty sure that's the equivalent of me giving myself head.
I KINDA like the longer ones as they are more visible when rolling, main reason I wanted the work ones is the closed ended ones were big and more obvious. I'm always sad to not be able to see my own setup spinning. The other day I was next to a semi in the driver side, he had this huge chrome panel, no dents on it...it was a mirror...I must have ridden next to him going 65 in a 70 for 2 miles staring at the wheels spinning. Pretty sure that's the equivalent of me giving myself head.
05-05-2011, 11:14 AM
#294
True that...
I hate thieves...I wish I didn't have to run locks...I love rotating my girl's stock wheels...all regular lugs.
On a side note, I picked up a nice little set of chicago electric deep socket, magnetic, thin walled, and rubber protective sleeve lug sockets from amazon...$19 for a set with a case...17, 19 and 21MM. Mainly did it because the akata spacer i got for her car uses a 21 and mine was too fat.
I hate thieves...I wish I didn't have to run locks...I love rotating my girl's stock wheels...all regular lugs.
On a side note, I picked up a nice little set of chicago electric deep socket, magnetic, thin walled, and rubber protective sleeve lug sockets from amazon...$19 for a set with a case...17, 19 and 21MM. Mainly did it because the akata spacer i got for her car uses a 21 and mine was too fat.
05-05-2011, 11:17 AM
#295
Drifting
^^^those are not safe DM...I have a friend that gets those off with toothpaste and 2 tampons
I KINDA like the longer ones as they are more visible when rolling, main reason I wanted the work ones is the closed ended ones were big and more obvious. I'm always sad to not be able to see my own setup spinning. The other day I was next to a semi in the driver side, he had this huge chrome panel, no dents on it...it was a mirror...I must have ridden next to him going 65 in a 70 for 2 miles staring at the wheels spinning. Pretty sure that's the equivalent of me giving myself head.
I KINDA like the longer ones as they are more visible when rolling, main reason I wanted the work ones is the closed ended ones were big and more obvious. I'm always sad to not be able to see my own setup spinning. The other day I was next to a semi in the driver side, he had this huge chrome panel, no dents on it...it was a mirror...I must have ridden next to him going 65 in a 70 for 2 miles staring at the wheels spinning. Pretty sure that's the equivalent of me giving myself head.
yea a few weeks ago i was driving next to a semi gas tanker he was chromed out i could see my car and i was like ohhh snap this shit looks good rolling down the freeway!
haha yea take the damn wheels you nasty skanks
I'm just hoping the guy doesn't fuck something up when I go to pick up my car later
05-05-2011, 02:31 PM
#299
Nothing will be f***d up, don't even worry about it!
murph, thanks man...never satisfied, the american way!!! I am full of it though...if I didn't have my wheels, I'd miss em, that's why I keep saying I might sell and then change my mind.
murph, thanks man...never satisfied, the american way!!! I am full of it though...if I didn't have my wheels, I'd miss em, that's why I keep saying I might sell and then change my mind.
05-05-2011, 04:18 PM
#304
Chapter Leader (Houston)
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I called nlmotoring to verify that the muteki lugs I want do fit. I get to pick up my car in about 30 mins 
. I did go over there earlier in the day pretending I needed something from the glove box just to check on what he was doing haha
. I did go over there earlier in the day pretending I needed something from the glove box just to check on what he was doing haha
05-05-2011, 05:20 PM
#306
Chapter Leader (Houston)
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Fuck yea!!!!! He did a combo of cutting rolling. Cutting in the rear and the front cut then rolled and also a slight pull. I'm happy with the work done. Yesterday he quoted me $50 and when I went there I gave him $60. He is an older guy that had been doing body work for a while. Tomorrow he is going to touch up the edges with paint and clear. 
05-05-2011, 06:06 PM
#307
helluva deal fro $60...nicely done, sir!
about the torquing, I agree, always have but there is such a thing as overtorquing...which can break studs...warp rotors (so i've heard)...and the reason I starting using a torque wrench, I was torquing my spacers on with all I had, and I ended up putting one on so hard I can't get it off...totally stripped the bolt so it's staying there forever.
about the torquing, I agree, always have but there is such a thing as overtorquing...which can break studs...warp rotors (so i've heard)...and the reason I starting using a torque wrench, I was torquing my spacers on with all I had, and I ended up putting one on so hard I can't get it off...totally stripped the bolt so it's staying there forever.
05-05-2011, 08:45 PM
#308
Drifting
Fuck yea!!!!! He did a combo of cutting rolling. Cutting in the rear and the front cut then rolled and also a slight pull. I'm happy with the work done. Yesterday he quoted me $50 and when I went there I gave him $60. He is an older guy that had been doing body work for a while. Tomorrow he is going to touch up the edges with paint and clear.
05-05-2011, 08:51 PM
#309
Fuck yea!!!!! He did a combo of cutting rolling. Cutting in the rear and the front cut then rolled and also a slight pull. I'm happy with the work done. Yesterday he quoted me $50 and when I went there I gave him $60. He is an older guy that had been doing body work for a while. Tomorrow he is going to touch up the edges with paint and clear.
05-07-2011, 06:19 PM
#320
Fearless DIY Guy
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Angle...no way in HELL is a dremel getting through that steel, I stand corrected!!! 
I'll snap some pics tomorrow, for sure. I finished the driver side tonight and I'm calling it a day more or less right now. I was up until 3am finishing some picture frame moulding on my staircase and have been gunning to finish the last few boxes on the landing tonight...I need to get SOME rest, so the Acura takes a backseat to the house for tonight.
I'll snap some pics tomorrow, for sure. I finished the driver side tonight and I'm calling it a day more or less right now. I was up until 3am finishing some picture frame moulding on my staircase and have been gunning to finish the last few boxes on the landing tonight...I need to get SOME rest, so the Acura takes a backseat to the house for tonight.