AustinTaper's build/photo thread
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Here's a few from the recent meet here in Austin. Here's the thread with more pictures of the full meet for anyone interested.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...869176&page=12
I'm sure more pics will be posted in the days ahead and I'll update my thread with any decent ones
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...869176&page=12
I'm sure more pics will be posted in the days ahead and I'll update my thread with any decent ones
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Thanks for the feedback. As for cost, I'm guessing $6K-$9K is a fair range, depending on year, mileage and condition. I haven't researched prices lately but if you find a 6 speed with under 100K miles, I'd say 7500-9000 is a good range if they have done the timing belt 105K mile service. If not, negotiate that to lower your sale price.
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Santa keeps showing up at my place. Last year he got me the RonJon DT3's I have now (thx civicdrvr) and this year he just got me some mint 18 x 8.5 +45 original Gunmetal Aspecs!
pics of the wheels below, all clean, can't wait for them to arrive!
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/tl-18-x8-5-gunmetal-aspec-wheels-mint-876203/
I'll probably keep the RJ DT3's long term as a 2nd setup, but I may consider selling them. If any CL'ers have interest in them, let me know and I'll give you a heads up first when/if I decide to post in the BM and part with them.
pics of the wheels below, all clean, can't wait for them to arrive!
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/tl-18-x8-5-gunmetal-aspec-wheels-mint-876203/
I'll probably keep the RJ DT3's long term as a 2nd setup, but I may consider selling them. If any CL'ers have interest in them, let me know and I'll give you a heads up first when/if I decide to post in the BM and part with them.
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No real updates, I still need to buy tires for the gunmental 18x8.5 Aspecs I bought a few months ago, hoping by summer I can pull that one past the wife as some bonuses start rolling in. I'm anxious to see how it looks with them on though, as I think the gunmetal will look sharp on SSM.
Here's a few cell phone shots taken this morning after a quick wash, beautiful day in Austin, TX...sorry for those dealing with snow
Here's a few cell phone shots taken this morning after a quick wash, beautiful day in Austin, TX...sorry for those dealing with snow
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Yep. Still miss those wheels.
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I don't have anything to put them on
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Since you only have 1 post, you probably can't send/receive private messages yet. Anyhow my plan is to take pictures and post an ad in the Black Market later this week.
For reference, I paid $1400 + shipping ($180) when I bought them from civicdrvr. I've had them about 15 months and under 10K miles.
I will be charging less than I paid, probably $1200 + shipping fees. If you still have interest, I'll reply back and let you know once the ad is posted.
For reference, I paid $1400 + shipping ($180) when I bought them from civicdrvr. I've had them about 15 months and under 10K miles.
I will be charging less than I paid, probably $1200 + shipping fees. If you still have interest, I'll reply back and let you know once the ad is posted.
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Well I had a flat tire last week, which gave me a chance to use my full size 18x8.5 aspec spare and I have to say, I really like the aggressive stock look it gives. Here are a few pictures to compare aspec vs RJ wheels.
I will be posting my RJ wheels for sale later this morning and plan to install my mint condition gunmental 18x8.5+45 Aspecs once the RJ's get sold. The aspec on there now was a used one and was only purchased to be a spare, so it is a little rough around the edges, but the new ones are mint, not a single scratch.
I will be posting my RJ wheels for sale later this morning and plan to install my mint condition gunmental 18x8.5+45 Aspecs once the RJ's get sold. The aspec on there now was a used one and was only purchased to be a spare, so it is a little rough around the edges, but the new ones are mint, not a single scratch.
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Looking good, I really like the A-Specs on there
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Great example of a modded CL-S, very clean.
I went through this thread and it made me realize how much I hate the spoiler and how I should opt for a lip spoiler instead. Car looks much cleaner.
I just purchased a CL-S last Saturday and I'm actually glad to be back in an Acura ... couldn't even last a week before buying coilovers
I went through this thread and it made me realize how much I hate the spoiler and how I should opt for a lip spoiler instead. Car looks much cleaner.
I just purchased a CL-S last Saturday and I'm actually glad to be back in an Acura ... couldn't even last a week before buying coilovers
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Great example of a modded CL-S, very clean.
I went through this thread and it made me realize how much I hate the spoiler and how I should opt for a lip spoiler instead. Car looks much cleaner.
I just purchased a CL-S last Saturday and I'm actually glad to be back in an Acura ... couldn't even last a week before buying coilovers
I went through this thread and it made me realize how much I hate the spoiler and how I should opt for a lip spoiler instead. Car looks much cleaner.
I just purchased a CL-S last Saturday and I'm actually glad to be back in an Acura ... couldn't even last a week before buying coilovers
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Well, finally sold the Ron Jon DT3's and installed the gunmetal Aspecs, 18 x 8.5 +45 wrapped on 235/40/18 Kumhu Ecsta AST's and really love them.
I'm happy with the switch on wheels. What do you guys think looks better, the gunmetal or black wheels? I loved the black wheels on a black car, but not so much on silver and I'm glad I switched to gunmetal on SSM, as it compliments it better IMO.
Ok, now to pics of the new shoes!
Ha I did just pick these up today and love them too
Now to the real shots:
I think I'm done with exterior, now to focus on some audio/video upgrades, maybe a tablet swap for my factory nav and save my pennies for when the next set of 6 speed comptech headers ever shows up again...dreaming I know
I'm happy with the switch on wheels. What do you guys think looks better, the gunmetal or black wheels? I loved the black wheels on a black car, but not so much on silver and I'm glad I switched to gunmetal on SSM, as it compliments it better IMO.
Ok, now to pics of the new shoes!
Ha I did just pick these up today and love them too
Now to the real shots:
I think I'm done with exterior, now to focus on some audio/video upgrades, maybe a tablet swap for my factory nav and save my pennies for when the next set of 6 speed comptech headers ever shows up again...dreaming I know
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Love those a-sex, ahem, a-spec wheels .
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A-Specs ftw! Looks great
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Looking good
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As I sit here and just bate to your car I only have 1 bad thing to say .
I hate those tires , kumhos are terrible in my opinion . But man I want the rims themselves . Curious what they would look like in hyper silver on your car .
I hate those tires , kumhos are terrible in my opinion . But man I want the rims themselves . Curious what they would look like in hyper silver on your car .
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New Brakemotive slotted/drilled rotors and pads for all 4 corners are in transit now, should be installed by this weekend. I'm getting a nice bonus on 08/30, so if anyone is parting out Comptech 6 speed headers or see any for sale, please let me know
I'm debating what to do for CAI still, but headers and CAI are next on the list for September/October, along with audio/video. Also thinking about spacers for the rear wheels as they seem more inset than my previous RJ's did (yet fronts seem opposite, stick out a bit more, weird?). RJ's were 40 offset, these are 45.
Anyhow, here's a few obligatory cell phone shots, need to invest in a real camera
I'm debating what to do for CAI still, but headers and CAI are next on the list for September/October, along with audio/video. Also thinking about spacers for the rear wheels as they seem more inset than my previous RJ's did (yet fronts seem opposite, stick out a bit more, weird?). RJ's were 40 offset, these are 45.
Anyhow, here's a few obligatory cell phone shots, need to invest in a real camera
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Damn A-Specs look so good on a CL
Now it's time to clean that oxidation off of the headlights
Now it's time to clean that oxidation off of the headlights
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