bluecarbonfiber

well then why arent they in here? haha.. i think it had different HID bulbs too.. bluer ones

Mr Marco

The TSW come in black, and they look bad ass. Weight on the 19" is less than 22lbs.

minkl81

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TSW's are on the FX now

minkl81

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TSW's pictures are bad. Looks like black but they are gunmetal.




Azine member's MDX with Nurburgring gunmetal




I probably went with the gunmetal too but not a fan of matte finish.

bonknhead

Your FX looks great Min!

Mr Marco

Those look good. I see what you mean with the gun metal finish.

bluecarbonfiber

that looks great min.. i liked your others too but weight can become an issue you notice a difference??

clee109

ah I like them both equally!

bluecarbonfiber

I was thinking these MRR for out next vehicle..http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse....-GT1-Black.jpg i know the weight is close to 29lbs (without tires) for 20x8.5 which i thought was decent.. but the weight on those TSWs put it to shame.. i wonder what the weight on the 20" montages are or the Londrinas

Edit: never mind the londrinas dont come in a black

Mr Marco

29lbs per 20" wheel is not bad. I shipped a 17" back to the manufacture that weighed 30lbs.

bluecarbonfiber

^ was that with or without the tire?? if its w/out im guessing with tire makes it around 36lbs for the stock RDX?

minkl81

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When I saved about 4lbs of wheel weight on my TL, difference wasn't much noticeable. But cutting 8.9lbs each corner is definitely noticeable. With the MRR, it felt like something was tugging from stop to start. Now it gains speed without much effort. Somewhat similar feeling after installing lightweight pulley.

I think nothing can come close to TSW Nurburgring's wheel weight of 24lbs (20") with msrp set at $336. Even MRR HR4's msrp is $470 each.

Anyone want MRR?

bluecarbonfiber

^ was that a want as in GIVE?? or want as in buy? haha i wonder how much it would cost to recoat the Nurburgring in a black.. first i would like to see it in a black though..

minkl81

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as in buy
i'll do $750 for you brandon. and only face of the wheel is polished mirror finish. rest are coated in black.

another thing
are you planning to buy rdx soon? i can help you out and find cheaper price than the dealer if you like.

Mr Marco

That was back in 1998. It was just the rim, 17x8 Borbet off another Mazda. I remember because I thought it was so heavy, and later found out that looks aren't everything when it comes to wheels.
Now that's a good friend!

bluecarbonfiber

ya we are still looking for the RDX we prefer w/tech package..

colors are silver,the carbon grey, or the brownish grey, with black interior are the MUSTs,

years are 08-09 w/low miles,

most likely have to do the trade in for the scion since we havent really had a serious bite on it.. wife likes the white color im still not fond of it specially with the mismatch in panel colors but i guess if i can find a nice one i might consider it


do you know someone at a stealership?

Mr Marco

Has she owned a white car before? I have and they get dirty in Oregon really fast. On a positive note, they hide a door ding very well.

minkl81

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I have a access to auction that all the car dealers use. Final price will vary but still it'll be much cheaper than what dealers are willing to offer. Just pay us some commission if you end up buying.


White & silver is easiest to maintain and hides door ding + paint swirls

bluecarbonfiber

ya thats the major thing.. scratches, rock chips and door dings.. ive been super lucky with the tsx only a few small dents only if really looking at it can you tell, and the rock chips are minimal on the hood

i think thats why we kinda favor the silver the 2 grey colors would be nice cause it hides the different panel coloring better

bluecarbonfiber

how does the auctions work? would we beable to do financing or is it cash only? what the commission cost usually?

minkl81

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You'll have to sort out your own financing (maybe used car loan from credit union) and just pay us about $1000 in commission on top of final price + shipping + registration fee.

Here's some of example. Some with buy now price is dealers bought the car from auction and relisting them at the auction for higher price for small profit.

2010 Tech package
Silver/Black
1504mi
Average auction price $28900

2008 Base
Gray/Gray
42030mi
Buy now price $20400

2008 Base
Gray/Black
34734mi
Buy now price $22000

2008 Base
Brown/Gray
29217mi
Buy now price $23900

2008 Base
White/Gray
39644mi
Average auction price $19900

2008 Base
White/Black
21901mi
Starting bid $22000 Buy now price $24500

bluecarbonfiber

damn!! even the 08 base that is grey and black would make me happy.. now all i need is a buyer for the scion =( honestly at this point i would take 9K for the scion just so i could get something else

minkl81

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Can you get me some info about the scion? Year, trim level, tranny, mileage, etc...

bluecarbonfiber

It'sIt's an 05 scion tc manual little over 42k in miles I posted info on it with pictures on post 3798

Mr Marco

^Get a tech, better stereo and a Nav people will not steal. We almost bought a base but decided to splurge on the Tech. Well worth it. KBB trade-in value on our '07 right now with 45k is $19,550.

bluecarbonfiber

hmmm good point, i was thinking of just getting a pioneer nav setup if i did the base so i could do a stereo system.. but you are probably right for the trade in value

Mr Marco

^It's a shame that you can't put a standard single din size 2x7 stereo in a car anymore. You should have seen the football shaped one in my '97 SHO. It had the temp controls mixed in on the same piece of plastic.

Mr Marco

Ha, finally found it by misspelling Taurus. Mine had climate control and a Bose system with a 6 disk CD changer in the trunk.
Wow, I have a lot of free time at work...

clee109

^^it's cause crack heads still steal radios

minkl81

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checked pictures just now. very clean.
i think you'll be much much better off selling it @ $9~10k rather than trying to trade it in.

2007 Base - Buy now $22,975
26148mi



2007 Base - Average $18,650
32175mi


2008 Tech - Buy now $24,500
27,441mi


2008 Base - Buy now $22,000
34,734mi

bluecarbonfiber

Got a message on the tsx forum that some SOcal and possible NOcal peeps will be coming through in july and are curious about a possible meet durring that time. I will know more as time gets closer.. but giving everyone the heads up now so its a thought in the back of the head..

clee109

bah I have heard that from socal, norcal and even seattle and they never show. Almost as bad as we are.

Mr Marco

Better July than September. I'll be on vacation in South Carolina for most of the month.

bluecarbonfiber

Probably why they want to come here Haha

Mr Marco

We need to offer them incentives, like hot girls. Not fat chicks like mine!

bluecarbonfiber

^ hope your woman doesnt read these posts haha

Mr Marco

Just came from the most boring and unproductive meeting I've ever had here at work. It's a government job thing. What a waste of taxpayer dollars.

Hope my boss doesn't read this

clee109

judging by the amount of rain coming down I think I'll start building my ark now

Mr Marco

I noticed. Thank god I park across the street, and not 8 blocks away like last year. Been having a really bad issue with moss in my yard this year too.

Ken1997TL

The wind and rain is ridiculous down here as well. Got any room in that ark?