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A-spec wheel color mistake
I need some advise for the A-spec wheels I purchased from Tim on Hondacuraworld.com. I recieved the wheels from them today but they sent me the wrong color. I was told the color is going to be Silver Sparkle but they arn't, they are the Dark Chrome/Platinum(darker color A-specs) ones.
I dont really blame them for the color mistake because the A-spec wheel colors are sooo confusing but what I want to know is if i should return them to Tim for the right color or should i go to a local Acura dealer and ask for a straight trade? Do I have to pay for shipping to ship it back to Tim if so then i probably won't. I would trade with someone here if they have the 100% NEW 06 Sparkle Silvers w/ TPMS(The lightest color for A-specs, looks like OEM 17s color) in the SF bay area. Give me your opinions. Thanks
I dont really blame them for the color mistake because the A-spec wheel colors are sooo confusing but what I want to know is if i should return them to Tim for the right color or should i go to a local Acura dealer and ask for a straight trade? Do I have to pay for shipping to ship it back to Tim if so then i probably won't. I would trade with someone here if they have the 100% NEW 06 Sparkle Silvers w/ TPMS(The lightest color for A-specs, looks like OEM 17s color) in the SF bay area. Give me your opinions. Thanks
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Originally Posted by whatjones911
I need some advise for the A-spec wheels I purchased from Tim on Hondacuraworld.com. I recieved the wheels from them today but they sent me the wrong color. I was told the color is going to be Silver Sparkle but they arn't, they are the Dark Chrome/Platinum(darker color A-specs) ones.
I dont really blame them for the color mistake because the A-spec wheel colors are sooo confusing but what I want to know is if i should return them to Tim for the right color or should i go to a local Acura dealer and ask for a straight trade? Do I have to pay for shipping to ship it back to Tim if so then i probably won't. I would trade with someone here if they have the 100% NEW 06 Sparkle Silvers w/ TPMS(The lightest color for A-specs, looks like OEM 17s color) in the SF bay area. Give me your opinions. Thanks
I dont really blame them for the color mistake because the A-spec wheel colors are sooo confusing but what I want to know is if i should return them to Tim for the right color or should i go to a local Acura dealer and ask for a straight trade? Do I have to pay for shipping to ship it back to Tim if so then i probably won't. I would trade with someone here if they have the 100% NEW 06 Sparkle Silvers w/ TPMS(The lightest color for A-specs, looks like OEM 17s color) in the SF bay area. Give me your opinions. Thanks
I cannot even believe after you bagged that group buy thread so bad you didnt know what you were getting....oh......my.......god........
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Originally Posted by MichaelBenz
I cannot even believe after you bagged that group buy thread so bad you didnt know what you were getting....oh......my.......god........
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Originally Posted by whatjones911
In the thread everyone was told it was going to be Sparkle Silvers so i knew i was getting Sparkle Silvers, apparently Ray Laks Acura refered the Black Chrome ones as Sparkle Silvers.........but at least i had the balls to buy it when everyone else committed to buy and flaked in the end
<<---speaking of flakes....lets all have some LIFE cereal! (setting myself up here arent I....lol)
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MichealBenz, I didn't get the Chrome Looks, I got the Black Chrome which is the one that comes with the A-spec kit. I want the Sparkle Silvers which I was told that it was the color i will be getting and this color doesn't come with the kit.
I really can't blame Tim though because the color names are confusing and easily mistaken. I should have asked for the part number to make sure. I did contact Tim through email to ask about it the exchange. I will try to call him but its hard to reach him since I live in the west coast (time difference) and cant find time
Any opinions about trading with a local Acura dealer? I dont want to go through the hassle of shipping and waiting.
Thanks for the responses guys!!
I really can't blame Tim though because the color names are confusing and easily mistaken. I should have asked for the part number to make sure. I did contact Tim through email to ask about it the exchange. I will try to call him but its hard to reach him since I live in the west coast (time difference) and cant find time
Any opinions about trading with a local Acura dealer? I dont want to go through the hassle of shipping and waiting.
Thanks for the responses guys!!
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Ill get with Tim in the morning on this.
Tim is a good guy and if it is not the color you were expecting I know he will make it right.
So please lets not turn this into a Tim sucks thread. Give him a chance to make this right.
Tim is a good guy and if it is not the color you were expecting I know he will make it right.
So please lets not turn this into a Tim sucks thread. Give him a chance to make this right.
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Originally Posted by trancemission
Ill get with Tim in the morning on this.
Tim is a good guy and if it is not the color you were expecting I know he will make it right.
So please lets not turn this into a Tim sucks thread. Give him a chance to make this right.
Tim is a good guy and if it is not the color you were expecting I know he will make it right.
So please lets not turn this into a Tim sucks thread. Give him a chance to make this right.
Thanks trancemission!! And also thanks to you since you set up this deal with Tim. Sadly, I was the first person that purchase according to Tim. Haha
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To clear up the confusion......the bottom right is the ones I recieved, BLACK CHROME(08W18-SEP-200E) and the top left is the ones i want, the SPARKLE SILVERS(08W18-SEP-200G)
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Originally Posted by whatjones911
Yes Tim is definately a really good guy and i really dont blame this on him at all. And like trancemission said, this is not a hate thread on Tim. I just need advise for my situation.
Thanks trancemission!! And also thanks to you since you set up this deal with Tim. Sadly, I was the first person that purchase according to Tim. Haha
Thanks trancemission!! And also thanks to you since you set up this deal with Tim. Sadly, I was the first person that purchase according to Tim. Haha
I thank you for that my friend. I think for now you just need to get with Tim and let us know what you come up with
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Originally Posted by whatjones911
I need some advise for the A-spec wheels I purchased from Tim on Hondacuraworld.com. I recieved the wheels from them today but they sent me the wrong color. I was told the color is going to be Silver Sparkle but they arn't, they are the Dark Chrome/Platinum(darker color A-specs) ones.
I dont really blame them for the color mistake because the A-spec wheel colors are sooo confusing but what I want to know is if i should return them to Tim for the right color or should i go to a local Acura dealer and ask for a straight trade? Do I have to pay for shipping to ship it back to Tim if so then i probably won't. I would trade with someone here if they have the 100% NEW 06 Sparkle Silvers w/ TPMS(The lightest color for A-specs, looks like OEM 17s color) in the SF bay area. Give me your opinions. Thanks
I dont really blame them for the color mistake because the A-spec wheel colors are sooo confusing but what I want to know is if i should return them to Tim for the right color or should i go to a local Acura dealer and ask for a straight trade? Do I have to pay for shipping to ship it back to Tim if so then i probably won't. I would trade with someone here if they have the 100% NEW 06 Sparkle Silvers w/ TPMS(The lightest color for A-specs, looks like OEM 17s color) in the SF bay area. Give me your opinions. Thanks
How much did those run you? I am looking to get the same in the Dark Chrome/Platinum...
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Personally....I see what your idea is....but my guess is your local dealer is NOT going to be interested in the slightest bit in helping you out due to the fact that you didnt buy them from them.....they are gonna send you back to Tim anyway....so I would start there. They would be likely laughing as you walked out the door stating to themselves.....dude should have got em from us (for a HUGE premium) anyway....now comes and wants us to help? I truely wouldnt see this happening....but hey....you never know.....but I would doubt it.
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Well if they do not take them back for some odd reason, I'd def be interested in buying them from you...
But I bet they will take them back and exchange...who knows tho.
But I bet they will take them back and exchange...who knows tho.
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Well if they do not take them back for some odd reason, I'd def be interested in buying them from you...
But I bet they will take them back and exchange...who knows tho.
But I bet they will take them back and exchange...who knows tho.
Oh...I am sure Tim will take care of it.....but I think his idea was to exchange them at HIS LOCAL DEALER for other rims......and what I was saying was that I dont think his local dealer in his town is incented in any way to to do so.....but if you might be interested in this set of wheels....it sure could work a problem and solution all at the same time as they could just be transferred to you instead?
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Aren't the darker ones (the ones he got by accident) more expensive than the rims he actually ordered? If so, the dealer might actually be interested in exchanging them?
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Originally Posted by maluskills
Aren't the darker ones (the ones he got by accident) more expensive than the rims he actually ordered? If so, the dealer might actually be interested in exchanging them?
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Yes the darker ones are more expensive. I may ask my local dealer for a trade . I only opened one of them but the other 3 wheels is still sealed.
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Originally Posted by anthracite06TLNAV
They look awesome!
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Call me crazy, but is the "Bottom Left" that's actually the "Black Chrome"? From what research I've done there are 4 sets of A-specs out there now. Not sure of the "release dates", but here's what I've found...
1) 2004 - Look like the bottom right... Satin Finished "Gunmetal"
2) 2005 - Looks like the bottom left... A Very Dark chromed finish. I have these.
2006 had 2 sets
3) Sparkle Silver - As seen in the upper right
4) Bright chrome - a brighter version of the lower left.
Are you sure you wanted Dark Chrome?
Any of this incorrect?
1) 2004 - Look like the bottom right... Satin Finished "Gunmetal"
2) 2005 - Looks like the bottom left... A Very Dark chromed finish. I have these.
2006 had 2 sets
3) Sparkle Silver - As seen in the upper right
4) Bright chrome - a brighter version of the lower left.
Are you sure you wanted Dark Chrome?
Any of this incorrect?
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Originally Posted by bklynpanman
the 200G are NOT the sparkle silver. 200D is the sparkle silver
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
Call me crazy, but is the "Bottom Left" that's actually the "Black Chrome"? From what research I've done there are 4 sets of A-specs out there now. Not sure of the "release dates", but here's what I've found...
1) 2004 - Look like the bottom right... Satin Finished "Gunmetal"
2) 2005 - Looks like the bottom left... A Very Dark chromed finish. I have these.
2006 had 2 sets
3) Sparkle Silver - As seen in the upper right
4) Bright chrome - a brighter version of the lower left.
Are you sure you wanted Dark Chrome?
Any of this incorrect?
1) 2004 - Look like the bottom right... Satin Finished "Gunmetal"
2) 2005 - Looks like the bottom left... A Very Dark chromed finish. I have these.
2006 had 2 sets
3) Sparkle Silver - As seen in the upper right
4) Bright chrome - a brighter version of the lower left.
Are you sure you wanted Dark Chrome?
Any of this incorrect?
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Ed,
I can't keep up with the PN's... but here's a picture of the bright chrome A-Specs... They we're sold in the "Black Market" Last week:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=a-spec
I can't keep up with the PN's... but here's a picture of the bright chrome A-Specs... They we're sold in the "Black Market" Last week:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=a-spec
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
Ed,
I can't keep up with the PN's... but here's a picture of the bright chrome A-Specs... They we're sold in the "Black Market" Last week:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=a-spec
I can't keep up with the PN's... but here's a picture of the bright chrome A-Specs... They we're sold in the "Black Market" Last week:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=a-spec
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Originally Posted by edsonfire
i seen them and i bid on them on ebay, didnt win. i thought they looked MUCH brighter than any ive seen before but he gave me the same part number as the dark chrome. my guess either he got them rechromed or those are just a good bright pic of the dark chrome rims.
Part # 08W18-SEP-200C
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Originally Posted by MichaelBenz
I have heard of this bright chrome and black chrome....personally....those look just like mine? I think they are one in the same and people just intermix the names....cause they all look the same...
Part # 08W18-SEP-200C
Part # 08W18-SEP-200C
I have the black chrome... I believe it's called "Dark Chrome". You can see it in the bottom left of this picture. It very closely resembles the "black chroming" process many folks here have done to thier emblems.
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
Nope...
I have the black chrome... I believe it's called "Dark Chrome". You can see it in the bottom left of this picture. It very closely resembles the "black chroming" process many folks here have done to thier emblems.
I have the black chrome... I believe it's called "Dark Chrome". You can see it in the bottom left of this picture. It very closely resembles the "black chroming" process many folks here have done to thier emblems.
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Originally Posted by MichaelBenz
I have heard of this bright chrome and black chrome....personally....those look just like mine? I think they are one in the same and people just intermix the names....cause they all look the same...
Part # 08W18-SEP-200C
Part # 08W18-SEP-200C
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It appears I have the 200C chrome rims. Here's the post I bought them from:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=a-spec
These rims clearly have a darker, almost gunmetal chrome finish.
I can tell from the photos they are darker than the ones listed above...
Not sure of the PN for those, or if they we're custom chromed.
Here's the comparison shot that tells me there's a "bright chrome" rim out there...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ghlight=a-spec
These rims clearly have a darker, almost gunmetal chrome finish.
I can tell from the photos they are darker than the ones listed above...
Not sure of the PN for those, or if they we're custom chromed.
Here's the comparison shot that tells me there's a "bright chrome" rim out there...
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holy crap! the bright chrome makes the darker ones not even look like chrome! anyways, look what i found....
http://www.acuraparts247.com/special...formance+parts
its true, there lives 2 different acura chromes!
i want to know the part number of the bright ones.
http://www.acuraparts247.com/special...formance+parts
its true, there lives 2 different acura chromes!
i want to know the part number of the bright ones.
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any thoughts on this... it has the dark listed 200B and the bright listed 200C. i thought you said your are dark and are 200C?
Product SKU# Description Remove Quantity Unit Price Discount Total Price
08W18-SEP-200C TL Wheel bright chrome $348.75 $348.75
08W18-SEP-200B TL Wheel dark chrome $345.00 $345.00
Product SKU# Description Remove Quantity Unit Price Discount Total Price
08W18-SEP-200C TL Wheel bright chrome $348.75 $348.75
08W18-SEP-200B TL Wheel dark chrome $345.00 $345.00