New Build 2015 TLX
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Sweet the blue ones mine
#488
Racer
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Seems I caught you at the Palm beach Waterfront! Didn't even know it was the same car!
IMG_9498.jpg by Undying Dreams, on Flickr
IMG_9498.jpg by Undying Dreams, on Flickr
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Undying Dreams (01-24-2015)
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This is ours to compare. Again very similar but certainly a bit different in style. We will be going back to the silver polished look today since I am a sucker for the Bling Bling look.....
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Oh haha my mistake!
I agree on the silver
I agree on the silver
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Very sexy.
#492
Ugggh. This is why you need to get off those Vossens and on something sexier with a name that has rep. Regardless of my quality gripe, they are just so played-out. Id rather see RPF1s now a days.
Love that stance though. I want to see something with lips under those fenders.
#493
can you even find rpf1s in 18/19 in 5x114?
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#495
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Ugggh. This is why you need to get off those Vossens and on something sexier with a name that has rep. Regardless of my quality gripe, they are just so played-out. Id rather see RPF1s now a days.
Love that stance though. I want to see something with lips under those fenders.
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sour patch kids...
in this regard, I think he's saying you could get confused with a guy with gold wrapped mirrors
Shoot, even I got confused...but that said, I always wear whatever dress I want to prom, I don't care what the other girls are wearing.
in this regard, I think he's saying you could get confused with a guy with gold wrapped mirrors
Shoot, even I got confused...but that said, I always wear whatever dress I want to prom, I don't care what the other girls are wearing.
#503
Racer
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Just in case someone is looking for lowering spring on TLX (about an inch drop). RSR just sent us a set for installation. DIY will be available soon. Link below:
https://acurazine.com/forums/tires-w...-916646/page2/
https://acurazine.com/forums/tires-w...-916646/page2/
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#505
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Quick switch out on these:
Vossen Vfs2 Gloss Graphite
Front 20x9 +38 245/30/20
Rear 20x10.5 +45 275/30/20
Feedback???
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#506
^^
Like these much better.
But I like the wheels on teh Blue TLX the best. Only if that was more of a shinier/brighter finish (like 2012 tsx oem wheel finish)
Like these much better.
But I like the wheels on teh Blue TLX the best. Only if that was more of a shinier/brighter finish (like 2012 tsx oem wheel finish)
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Love.......this.......car.
#510
Dude I absolutely love this tlx but I just can't stand vossen wheels.
My opinions aside, it is fact they are not certified by any quality test group. Why? Why won't they get their wheels tested? Either they won't pass or they just don't apply for the certifications.
I spoke to Mike from vossen and he went on about how they will be tuv certified soon. That was a year ago.
I spoke with Mike again more recently when the vossen precision line was launched. Still no tuv certifications. I begin to pass judgement when a company pushes more product before perfecting what they've already created. Especially when there are so many sources saying they have poor quality. A simply certification would shut them all up. But instead they just keep selling product I'm sure with no interest in spending money to get their products tested.
End rant... You asked why I was sour... There ya go.
P.s. I do love your build. I've followed it since the beginning.
My opinions aside, it is fact they are not certified by any quality test group. Why? Why won't they get their wheels tested? Either they won't pass or they just don't apply for the certifications.
I spoke to Mike from vossen and he went on about how they will be tuv certified soon. That was a year ago.
I spoke with Mike again more recently when the vossen precision line was launched. Still no tuv certifications. I begin to pass judgement when a company pushes more product before perfecting what they've already created. Especially when there are so many sources saying they have poor quality. A simply certification would shut them all up. But instead they just keep selling product I'm sure with no interest in spending money to get their products tested.
End rant... You asked why I was sour... There ya go.
P.s. I do love your build. I've followed it since the beginning.
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#512
^^ Words I used to say growing up and watching the Price is Right! (lol)
#513
Cyberathlete101
Chan_Mike - Love your Ride. And thanks for all the information you've shared with us.
In your expert opinion, do you think you can fit a 10.5 wide rim in the front?
Does the staggered rims you have now cause any issues/check engine light on the SH-AWD?
Thanks
In your expert opinion, do you think you can fit a 10.5 wide rim in the front?
Does the staggered rims you have now cause any issues/check engine light on the SH-AWD?
Thanks
#514
Racer
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I have seem people putting 20x10.5 inch rim in the front, but some modified the front fender and they are running stretched tires. Not really a fan of that look.
Staggered rim set up does not create any issues/check engine light with both P-AWS and SH-AWD. We have tested already (20x9 in front and 20x10.5 in rear). Hope this infos help
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#515
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Just created a DIY on lowering your TLX. If anyone is interested. Link is below:
https://acurazine.com/forums/tires-w...prings-926312/
https://acurazine.com/forums/tires-w...prings-926312/
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#518
5th Gear
I love the setup of Mike's TLX. He did a great job! I would like to get the same wheels on my TLX but mine is a V6 SH-AWD and my dealership said my warranty will be void if I put 245/35R20 front & 275/30R20 rear I compared these two tires and there is only 1% difference in the rolling diameter.
My wheels would be 20x9 front & 20x10.5 rear
Any advice guys? Should I go 20x9 on 4 sides? If yes, with what tire size?
My wheels would be 20x9 front & 20x10.5 rear
Any advice guys? Should I go 20x9 on 4 sides? If yes, with what tire size?
#519
2004 TL SSM w/NAVI
Ugggh. This is why you need to get off those Vossens and on something sexier with a name that has rep. Regardless of my quality gripe, they are just so played-out. Id rather see RPF1s now a days.
Love that stance though. I want to see something with lips under those fenders.