My New GS, My First Lexus, Yay!
04-26-13, 10:27 AM
#16
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Thanks Blueprint! Nice to know that a Lexus devotee such as yourself likes the look.
The matte black wheels were a pretty bold choice for a guy like me, but in recent times I've come to find the "look" really compelling, or as my nephew says "they look sick".
The matte black wheels were a pretty bold choice for a guy like me, but in recent times I've come to find the "look" really compelling, or as my nephew says "they look sick".
04-26-13, 11:57 AM
#17
i was thinking the same thing but asked anyway... 
ah, so they're not F Sport wheels... i kind of figured that but still had to ask.
but asked anyway... The wheels are Ace Convex in Matte Black. The F Sport wheels are 19s, these are 20's. I didn't go with the F Sport for two reasons: I don't like the aluminum interior panels (love the dark wood on mine), and Sport + mode wasn't worth the money for the few times a month I'd get to really use it in the canyons.
04-26-13, 12:30 PM
#18
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These wheels are not really "spindly"....
Spindly usually means thin, weak, and insubstantial...not characteristics one would want in a set of wheels. Here's a better picture.
04-27-13, 12:10 PM
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my rims
The rims are made by Ace. The model is Convex. The color is matte black. I went with 20", so that put me into a 35 series tire. I chose Sumitomo HTRZ III tires after reading lots of reviews on different club sites. Very happy with the set up. Aftermarket rims are such a great way to make a car uniquely your own.
After so many leases through the years this was the first time had the dealer do a mod. Fortunately I got the dealer to do it at a deep discount, and factored most of the cost into the residual on the lease, so my lease payment only went up slightly.
After so many leases through the years this was the first time had the dealer do a mod. Fortunately I got the dealer to do it at a deep discount, and factored most of the cost into the residual on the lease, so my lease payment only went up slightly.
04-27-13, 12:14 PM
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What was your last Acura?
04-27-13, 01:43 PM
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Absolutely, and when the new RL came out I couldn't believe Acura was still sticking with the same silly looking beak on the grill, and had kept the car so ordinary looking. I already pretty much knew I wanted a GS, but once I saw the RL there was no turning back.
What was your last Acura?
What was your last Acura?
04-29-13, 08:24 PM
#25
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I had a 2008 TL Type S, the last of nice looking TL's. The 2009+ are pretty awful. I did look at a new TL before getting the GS, the front isn't as bad as the 2009 model, but the rear is still pretty fugly. The new RL is a joke, especially given its new price range. There are a lot of former Acura guys here Iike us.
04-30-13, 05:55 AM
#28
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Good choice. I agree with you about the interior. That's why I opted for the luxury over Fsport. I didn't care for the aluminum trim either.
Your wheels look great.
Your wheels look great.
05-03-13, 12:18 AM
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I'm now considering one more minor mod...matte black treatment to the chrome on the grill, fog light rings, rear deck lid emblem, and the thin chrome piece on the deck lid. I found out about a shop in Burbank that will do it all for $300.
05-03-13, 06:56 AM
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The rims are made by Ace. The model is Convex. The color is matte black. I went with 20", so that put me into a 35 series tire. I chose Sumitomo HTRZ III tires after reading lots of reviews on different club sites. Very happy with the set up. Aftermarket rims are such a great way to make a car uniquely your own.
After so many leases through the years this was the first time had the dealer do a mod. Fortunately I got the dealer to do it at a deep discount, and factored most of the cost into the residual on the lease, so my lease payment only went up slightly.
After so many leases through the years this was the first time had the dealer do a mod. Fortunately I got the dealer to do it at a deep discount, and factored most of the cost into the residual on the lease, so my lease payment only went up slightly.