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Here is a better one of the seat. I'm a 34 waist well 32 really and it fits my hips snug, but not tight. I didn't miss the seat warmer in the winter. As long as I have heat I'm good.
And now onto the wheels. The 18x9.5 +28 pokes a little, but not much. The tire is about 15-20mm away from the strut. It also rubs on hard bumps.
The 18x8.5 +30 has a lot more clearance. I've added a 5mm spacer to make it sit more flush. It does not rub on any type of bump. I could run the 8.5 all around, but I feel like it would look too recessed in the wheel well. The tires are 255/35 & 245/40/18 respectfully. I do chase the ruts in the road more, but for the extra lateral grip it's worth it.
that driver's seat is the sh*t! haha any idea on weight savings o.O
Im about to put 5mm spacers on 17x8 +35. I like the current set up looks cleeeeean!
that driver's seat is the sh*t! haha any idea on weight savings o.O
Im about to put 5mm spacers on 17x8 +35. I like the current set up looks cleeeeean!
I wanna say the stock seat is about 45-65 pounds. It's heavy with all the motors in it. This seat and rail is about 12-15, so a significant difference. Yeah I like these wheels, but I am currently getting my RE30's powder coated gold. So I'll have two to switch between for the summer.
Interesting set up, I think I will run 245/40/17 on a 17x8 all the way around when i change my tires, any ideas on which tires you will use?
These are strictly summer wheels, so I'm running Bridgestone RE760's all around. Great all season tires I've ran in the past are Continental Extreme DWS.
Finally was able to take some decent pictures of the new setup. Got my old RE30's powder coated, but switched it up on rear size. The specs are 18x8 +44 235/40/18 w/ a 20mm spacer up front and 17x7.5 225/45/17 w/ a 25mm spacer in the rear. I love how the car rotates off throttle on the auto-x course. I get a lot of complements, but I feel like they'll draw the wrong attention too.
Cant really even tell the rears are 17. Im impressed.
Why did you opt for a smaller rear wheel? Weight?
I too have a feeling those wheels may draw the wrong attention and get 5-0 knocking on your door. A nice deep gunmetal or even Volk's Mag Blue would be KILLER and less attention seeking.
I do LOVE how the gold works with the turn signal reflectors in that third pic though!!
Do the Bridgestones not perform well out of season? Im thinking about going with something other than Falken for my next set up but not sure where to go. Was thinking Toyo but I hear a lot of great things about both tires you commented on, the Bridgestones and Continentals.
Cant really even tell the rears are 17. Im impressed.
Why did you opt for a smaller rear wheel? Weight?
I too have a feeling those wheels may draw the wrong attention and get 5-0 knocking on your door. A nice deep gunmetal or even Volk's Mag Blue would be KILLER and less attention seeking.
I do LOVE how the gold works with the turn signal reflectors in that third pic though!!
Do the Bridgestones not perform well out of season? Im thinking about going with something other than Falken for my next set up but not sure where to go. Was thinking Toyo but I hear a lot of great things about both tires you commented on, the Bridgestones and Continentals.
The smaller rears are narrower for better rotation when auto-xing. Reverse staggered wheels with a thicker rear sway bar are great for FWD cars. Stability on the high way may suffer, but only at high rates of speed.
These RE760's are strictly a summer tire, but since California never see's temperatures below 40 you should be safe. I'll be switching these out for my stocks with winter tires once the temps get below 40.
Recently installed the Injen SP Cold Air Intake, along with my RV6 catted downpipe and Hondata Re-Flash. Uploaded a video to Youtube so you can hear the sound.
Daaaamn. I dunno man. RE30s are my all time favorite Volks. Not in the color you had. But in that Mag Blue... OMG. Or white. Loved when they were white.
These will look good too. IMO better than the RE30s in gold since I didnt like that color too much.
Daaaamn. I dunno man. RE30s are my all time favorite Volks. Not in the color you had. But in that Mag Blue... OMG. Or white. Loved when they were white.
These will look good too. IMO better than the RE30s in gold since I didnt like that color too much.
I'm thinking about doing them in red. I still have them and will never sell them. These will be my intermediate wheels.
Here is a better one of the seat. I'm a 34 waist well 32 really and it fits my hips snug, but not tight. I didn't miss the seat warmer in the winter. As long as I have heat I'm good.
Can you spread ya legs in that seat? (no-homo) I drive with my leds spread, and it looks like I would be constricted in that seat and get claustrophobic.
Also how comfortable is it entering and exiting the vehicle? looks like I would need to use my roof handles to assist my old ass out the car lol
I wont lie if you are worried about leg room or getting in and out then racing seats arent for you. I personally wouldnt even get them as they arent luxurious enough for these cars IMO.
I wont lie if you are worried about leg room or getting in and out then racing seats arent for you. I personally wouldnt even get them as they arent luxurious enough for these cars IMO.
100% correct. it would feel like jumping into a bucket every time I enter my car.
I agree... I feel the ILX doesnt look "sporty" enough for sport seats. but on OP car its doesnt look too bad with it. it would be +1 if he adds the complete body kit
100% correct. it would feel like jumping into a bucket every time I enter my car.
I agree... I feel the ILX doesnt look "sporty" enough for sport seats. but on OP car its doesnt look too bad with it. it would be +1 if he adds the complete body kit
This seat isn't for everyone. I can't really spread my legs and the egress out of the car isn't the easiest. But, for my height my head would hit going over bumps. So I needed a lower seat, plus the way it hugs you in corners is a great feeling.
This seat isn't for everyone. I can't really spread my legs and the egress out of the car isn't the easiest. But, for my height my head would hit going over bumps. So I needed a lower seat, plus the way it hugs you in corners is a great feeling.
As long as you like it and as long as you're comfortable
Actually, I wouldn't mind sport seats, just not on my daily diver/commuter car. I would put sports seats on a car like a Camaro and use it on my days off.
As long as you like it and as long as you're comfortable
Actually, I wouldn't mind sport seats, just not on my daily diver/commuter car. I would put sports seats on a car like a Camaro and use it on my days off.
Long trips as long as your wallet isn't in your pocket, is not that bad. You sit in the normal ergonomic position you'd be in, in space haha. Very comfy I just don't have seat warmers anymore.
Awesome thread!! Loving your build!! You should tint the windows asap!! I can't wait till I start doing some mods to mines. All i've done is tint the windows.
Awesome thread!! Loving your build!! You should tint the windows asap!! I can't wait till I start doing some mods to mines. All i've done is tint the windows.
Thanks!
I think I would tint the Windows like an SUV. Just the rear portion. Don't need to give the police a reason to pull me over. The Integra Type R in Japan has the 3 rear windows tinted from factory.
I think I would tint the Windows like an SUV. Just the rear portion. Don't need to give the police a reason to pull me over. The Integra Type R in Japan has the 3 rear windows tinted from factory.
I have this.
Plan is to actually remove all tint and apply the blue mercedes tint. Hashtag luxury.
Plan is to actually remove all tint and apply the blue mercedes tint. Hashtag luxury.
I had the rear-tint look on my '92 Integra back in the day. Decided that I didn't really like it. On my ILX, I have the rear window 30% and all four doors at 40%. It looks dark enough to make a difference, but not so dark that police would pull me over. At least not yet...
My RL is 30% all around but it has the grey interior so it doesn't look at dark. M RDX has the front windows tinted at 20% to match the factory tint.
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