FS: Type-S Waffles, Base 5 Spokes, Ichiba Spacers, Headlights, Tail lights, Roof Rack
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Type-S Waffles, Base 5 Spokes, Ichiba Spacers, Headlights, Tail lights, Roof Rack
Category: Wheels & Tires
Price: $1
Private or Vendor Listing: Private Listing
Part Fits (you may select multiples): TL 3G
Location (State/Prov/Terr): MI
Item Condition: Used
First up are Type-S knock offs with 235/45 Firestone Precision Sports NO TPMS. I curbed one wheel. Bad enough to damage the powder coat, but not bad enough to damage the aluminum. So I plasti dipped them black with copper metalizer. I really like the look. Unfortunately, there is still some brake dust on the wheels in these pictures, so they're not as brilliant as they normally are. If I was going to keep these I was going to put some clear coat on top to make them pop and also make them easier to clean. You can obviously peel the plasti-dip off if you wish, and they're dark gunmetal underneath, but I sanded the curbed wheel so you would either want to paint them something different or have them powder coated. Tires have good life left. No camber wear. Fronts and rears are both about the same. Unfortunately, I didn't get around to picking up a tread gauge, so penny pics will have to do. $750, will ship at buyer's expense (Probably ~$150).
Driver's Front:
Driver's Rear:
Passenger's Rear:
Passenger's Front:
I also have some '04-'06 base five spokes that I ran as winter wheels for awhile. These have TPMS valves, but no sensors. I purchased these with quite a bit of curb damage, but didn't care since I was just running them as winter wheels. I plasti-dipped them black and it lasted for two winters, but I ended up curbing two of them somehow. I don't know where, but it wasn't bad enough to do anything beside take some of the plasti dip off. So I started peeling them to redo them, but then decided to get different wheels. So two wheels are partially peeled, the other two are not. $225 shipped, can negotiate picked up price if local.
Next up are some Ichiba V2 20mm spacers, ran for about 4mo with the Type-S wheels. No winters. Perfect fitment on the rears with OEM wheels. $100 shipped.
I also have some Ichiba V2 30mm spacers. I only installed these once. Never even drove on them. Aggressive small amount of poke fitment on the rear with OEM wheels. $125 shipped.
Also have Ichiba V2 15mm spacers. I ran these on the front for about 4mo. They also gave about a perfect fitment with the OEM wheels. However, when I was doing a pad bed-in with new brakes, the excess heat caused them to loosen up quicker than normal after initial tightening. This caused extra fatigue loading on them. So when I went to tighten everything back up, I snapped the first stud I tried to torque to 80ft*lbs. I figured that if one stud wore out this bad, they're probably all worn out. So they would either need all the studs replaced, or remove the studs and use them as V1 style spacers by installing extended studs into the hub. Make offer, but I am not responsible for what happens when you use these.
Also have a set of tinted 04-06 tail lights. These are the real deal, no vinyl or cheap VHT tint. Had a friend that does bodywork do these for me. Three coats of black mixed with clear, and two coats of clear buffed to be mirror smooth. $100 shipped.
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Lastly, I have some '04-'06 tinted headlights. One is an OEM '04, the other is a DEPO brand. Both have ZKW-R lenses, switchback corner bulbs, Morimoto 5Five ballasts & 5000K bulbs, and Sylvania fog bulbs. I made a poor attempt at refinishing the '04 to match the DEPO lens, so the '04 is pretty foggy right now [not pictured]. It needs some TLC. A day with some wet sanding and a Crystal View headlight restoring kit (found at any Walmart) ought to bring it back up to snuff. The Morimoto ballasts use a 9006 power connector, so you will either need to either make some adapters, or solder male 9006 connectors onto the OEM wiring harness. I did the latter. Worth it for a potted/waterproof ballast and much brighter lights in my opinion. $300 shipped for the pair.
Lastly, I am looking to sell my Thule roof rack with faring and bike mounts. I recently moved, and where I live now is very close to plenty of trail heads. No need to take my bike long distances. The bike mounts are plasti dipped black, and there are a lot of stickers on the faring--both of which can be easily removed, obviously. I have locks for the feet and for the bike mounts. Load bars have been cut so they're flush with the mounting feet. You will need to buy the little clear stickers that the feet and fairing rest on in order to avoid paint damage. $350. Can ship, but will be pricey to box.
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And yes, you can get into a parking deck with the bike on, as long as you're slammed (and have a spotter, haha).
#3
4G Acura TL SH-AWD/TECH
What's up man, I'm in Troy, MI, so relatively close to you at Ann Arbor. I also work in Livonia, so local pickup may be an option for me.
I'm interested in one of spacer sets you have...I would be running them on the stock 17" 5 spokes. Currently have the a-spec lip kit, and I just ordered the A-Spec suspension kit so I'll be slightly dropped 1" or so.
Based on my plans, would you recommend the 20mm or 30mm? I'm leaning towards the 30mm for the more aggressive stance, but worried if it will be "overkill".
I'm interested in one of spacer sets you have...I would be running them on the stock 17" 5 spokes. Currently have the a-spec lip kit, and I just ordered the A-Spec suspension kit so I'll be slightly dropped 1" or so.
Based on my plans, would you recommend the 20mm or 30mm? I'm leaning towards the 30mm for the more aggressive stance, but worried if it will be "overkill".
#4
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You shouldn't run into any issues with rubbing or anything with that setup. In my opinion, a small amount of poke can look real good on a slight drop like that. I ended up not running them, because with my 2+ inch drop I was risking rubbing, even with rolled fenders. I'd say 20/30 F/R if you're sticking with the A-Spec suspension, or 15/20 or 15/25 if you see yourself going real low later on. Either way you're not really digging yourself a hole, because spacers are a pretty easy thing to turn around.
#5
4G Acura TL SH-AWD/TECH
Sounds good man, I think I'm leaning towards the 30mm then.
How much would it be if I could do local pickup instead of shipping? (if that is an option).
Thanks,
How much would it be if I could do local pickup instead of shipping? (if that is an option).
Thanks,
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Type-S wheels are back on my car for now. I'm still hoping to sell them, but my Varrstoens got stolen along with my A-Spec front lip last night so I'm having to use the Type-S wheels to get around in the mean time.
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