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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 01:24 PM
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My BWP TLX

Just sharing new picture of my TLX. This time dry.
First day I picked her up.
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 01:26 PM
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After AeroKit and Spoiler installed.
Attached Thumbnails My BWP TLX-sam_0027-copy.jpg   My BWP TLX-sam_0028-copy.jpg   My BWP TLX-sam_0029-copy.jpg   My BWP TLX-sam_0072-copy.jpg   My BWP TLX-sam_0076-copy.jpg  

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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 01:30 PM
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Next Upgrade RS-R Down Spring. Will put those on in the coming week. Will post picture once installed. (Thank Mike Chan and HeelToe for making them available).
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 01:33 PM
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RS-R springs.
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 01:36 PM
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Waiting until Summer 2015 to get my wheels From Ravspec:
Wheels will be Volk Racing G25 D-BK Limited Edition 19 x 8.5 (35 offset).

Picture courtesy of Ravspec:
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 01:37 PM
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^ those springs look very familiar.. where have I seen them?

Are you planning on doing the job yourself?
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 01:43 PM
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Those are really nice wheels. Your car is going to look really nice.
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 03:14 PM
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Vteck_10....Congrats on your TLX! I think it looks amazing and will be even better when it gets lowered. Not sure I am feeling the wheels though but that is just me and I am conservative.
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 05:38 PM
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Damn, fantastic plans already! Those Volks are going to look amazing on your car.
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Old Apr 9, 2015 | 07:46 AM
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^ agreed. Looking forward to seeing pics.
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Old Apr 9, 2015 | 10:27 AM
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Good choice on color, I look forward to seeing the car after you put the new rims on it.
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Old Apr 9, 2015 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Stew4HD
^ those springs look very familiar.. where have I seen them?

Are you planning on doing the job yourself?
I'm gonna have a shop install the springs. No time for DIY.
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 04:17 PM
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Good luck with that
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 08:56 PM
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That's going to look like sex!
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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 12:35 PM
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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 02:38 PM
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Those rims are going to look amazing.
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 01:26 AM
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Tint installed

50% Ceramic Tint all around. Love the look. Not too dark. Just perfect.
Attached Thumbnails My BWP TLX-sam_0017-copy.jpg   My BWP TLX-sam_0023-copy.jpg   My BWP TLX-sam_0024-copy.jpg  
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 01:31 AM
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RS-R Spring installed

RS-R Down Spring installed (Pictures to come). Love the look and the drop. Ride a bit rougher than stock and bumpier on rough surface but still smooth.
Attached is my alignment from my local Acura. Mostly toe and rear camber that was way off. Rest is acceptable.
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Old Apr 26, 2015 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Vteck_10
Waiting until Summer 2015 to get my wheels From Ravspec:
Wheels will be Volk Racing G25 D-BK Limited Edition 19 x 8.5 (35 offset).

Picture courtesy of Ravspec:
Very nice choice on the Volks .
Can you share tire size that you plan on adding?
Will that offset have any impact given oem are 50 offset?
Thanks for sharing.
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Old Apr 26, 2015 | 06:22 PM
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Looks great!!
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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 09:31 AM
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I can't wait to see pictures with the wheels. Already looking great!
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Old May 9, 2015 | 06:49 PM
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Stock Height vs RS-R down spring.
The Drop is quite good. Fill in wheel gap pretty well.
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Old May 9, 2015 | 06:54 PM
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Before and after pictures
Attached Thumbnails My BWP TLX-copy.jpg   My BWP TLX-a1-copy.jpg   My BWP TLX-a2-copy.jpg   My BWP TLX-b-copy.jpg   My BWP TLX-b2-copy.jpg  

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Old May 9, 2015 | 06:57 PM
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More Pictures. Liking the drop.
Attached Thumbnails My BWP TLX-1-copy.jpg   My BWP TLX-2-copy.jpg   My BWP TLX-3-copy.jpg   My BWP TLX-4-copy.jpg   My BWP TLX-5-copy.jpg  

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Old May 9, 2015 | 07:09 PM
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^^ Wholly f'in crap those pics are hot!!! My favorite one is the 3rd one...simply stunning and such presence! Man I wish I had one in my driveway....maybe I'll convince the g/f to swap her ILX for one (lol)
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 01:24 AM
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Volk Racing G25

Finally, Wheels are here. Will put them on this weekend and share photos. Wheels look awesome.
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 11:22 AM
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Nice. They mimic the factory 18's.
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 11:32 AM
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SWEET!!!!! I was looking at those, too. How much did you get them for?

I love Rays/Volks and always had them on my sports cars (350Z TE37, G35 Cp RE30, S2K CE28), but not sure if I can justify the price for my TLX... I was thinking about cheaper alternates like Enkei and maybe even Konig. Don't really like any Enkei wheels, and only Konig I like are Oversteer, which are G25 replicas or close copy...

Dilemma, dilemma...

Let us know how they fit with 35 offset. If there's any issues with rubbing and if you're using spacers, etc.

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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 06:33 PM
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not sure if I can justify the price for my TLX..
If you think about it, your TLX is worth more than any of those cars

Now if you were thinking of throwing them on a rusty old mazda, different story

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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
If you think about it, your TLX is worth more than any of those cars

Now if you were thinking of throwing them on a rusty old mazda, different story
actually, my z and gcp was actually higher in cost.

i can't justify volks because tlx isn't a performance car and don't really need light weight wheels to reduce unsprung weight. it's more for looks.
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Treblig
Nice. They mimic the factory 18's.
Yes, The OEM stock is similar to the G25 D-BK. But the G25 D-BK is much darker in real person. Almost Black but with a nice greyish bronze reflection under light exposure.
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Old Aug 16, 2015 | 05:43 PM
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New wheels. New Look.

Wheels installed. Looking good.
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Old Aug 16, 2015 | 06:12 PM
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Cleannnnnnnn! I wonder how it would look with a blacked out grille with the "A" left silver? It might flow well with the black and white theme you have going on.
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Old Aug 16, 2015 | 06:55 PM
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That looks fantastic!! any rubbing etc??
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Old Aug 16, 2015 | 11:19 PM
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nice. tastefully done.
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Old Aug 17, 2015 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by K3RMiTdot
That looks fantastic!! any rubbing etc??
No rubbing. RS-R lowering spring just lowered it enough to look good without rubbing. Also, my new wheel width and offset sit pretty even with side panel with no rub.
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Old Aug 17, 2015 | 08:05 AM
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Looks Great!
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Old Aug 19, 2015 | 04:32 PM
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Very tasteful drop. I like everything else you've done to the car too.
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 06:03 PM
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Great looking car and can't go wrong with Rays Engineering wheels!
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