Shoofin'GS

Why doesn't everyone post their
1.Brand of Rim
2.Rim size
3.Offset
4.Brand of tire
5.Tire size
6. Spring/Shock Brand
7.Drop amount
8.Do they rub.

**Edit** What Model do you have?

That way any time someone is looking for wheels/tires, they have a quick reference of all the different circumstances in one location which is apples to apples.

I've noticed that people have posted specs before but leave out one factor or another, Which makes the comparison impossible. Searching for all circumstances is nearly impossible.

People won't buy unless they are sure because you can't return em once you buy em.

I'm still a rookie, as all of my cars were bought except for the GS. I leased it for 24 months (Have about 21 left), so i'm a little hesitant to modify extensively (You shoulda seen my TL before I gave it up) Mods are VERY minor so far:

1. Mille Miglia HT-3 In Carbon Grey
2. 17X8
3. 45
4. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S
5. 235/45/17
6. Stock (for now)
7. N/A
8. Not yet

Model I'm referring to: GS3

Planning a Spring/Shock upgrade, most probably L-tuned, unless Daizen's up-coming spring/shock pricing is competitive. I don't want to spend so much on my mods, I have other things to worry about financially, which is why i'm staying away from coilovers. Let's face it, how many of you have coilovers and actually adjust the ride height often? I doubt I'd be getting an STB or sways, as they are a lot pricier than normal (I Spent under $300 for the sways front and back I had on my TL) No body kit or wing, I like the "clean" look. I'm spoiled by the silence, so I think i'm going to pass on the exhaust this time. Brakes? Probably just paint the calipers. I don't drive too fast, so I don't need a reason to stop any faster than the legal speeds I drive.. That's it, I think, unless I get this impulse to spend.

Ed
P.S. A lot of my choices/decisions will be based on all of your responses that you post here, and I'm sure it would also help a lot of other members as well. MODS, if this actually goes somewhere, can we sticky this thread? Thanks!

rominl

iTrader: (4)

1. volkracing av3
2. 19x8.5 front, 19x9.5 rear
3. i believe it's +39
4. bridgestone s03 front, yokohama avs sport rear
5. 245/35/19 front, 275/30/19 rear
6. tein HA coilover
7. at least 3 inches drop, only 1 finger gap all around, stiffness 7 front, 6 rear
8. no rubbing at all

Manaray

On my 2001 GS430

1) iForged
2) 20x8.5 F and 20x10 R
3) +41 F and +43 R
4) Toyo Proxes T1-S
5) 245/35-20 F and 275/30-20 R
6) Tein FLEX Coilovers
7) Not sure, but the top my rear tire sits even with the fender (no gap). I have a 1 finger gap in front.
8) This isn't a straight forward answer. On 20's, even when driving straight, if you car is low enough and you hit a dip, you can rub the inside fender lining because the overall diameter is larger than stock, But this will go away. On my setup, since I've had 20's for so long, this no longer happens. Now if the steering is cranked to one direction or another and I compress the suspension all the way, it can/will rub the fender but you can do this with nearly any wheel/tire setup.

Shoofin - It's not about always adjusting your coilovers (but I have done so 3 times), but it's about getting it to the RIGHT height. With springs, you are limited to whatever the manufacturer decides is "good". So on your 19's, it might have been "just right" but then if you upgrade to 20's, it might be too low and guess what? You're stuck. You'll have to buy another set of springs that fit your need (if they even make one).

Now having said that, I can understand your unwillingness to buy coilovers especially since you leased...can't help you there, I never lease any of my cars...I like to do real mods to my cars so I just skip over leasing.

As for swaybar prices, there is no such thing as "pricier than normal" since there is no "normal" price for them. Now if TRD made sways for the Acura TL and they were $200 less than the ones for the GS, there might be an issue there but you can't compare just two models and get a "normal" price. Price the GS's sways compared to sways for a Mercedes from Brabus or Lorniser...all of sudden, they look pretty damn cheap, eh?

brianb

On my GS 400


1.Lowenhart LD1
2.20x9
3.+38
4.Falken
5.255/35/20
6. OEM
7.Stock (Don't want to mess up the ride of the car + extra $ + no one plays that where I am from, unless you drive a civic.
8.Only slightly in reverse with wheel fully turned.

Shoofin'GS

True, but I'm not that picky. I'd do my research/homework for the optimal height i'd be looking for, then i'd make the purchase.. I had coilover's on my Miata, I only adjusted them once when I took it to an autocross event, and that was it. This car is my "luxury/touring" vehicle, not "toy", so I would most likely prefer the spring/shock upgrade to enhance the look of the car, and tighten up the suspenion a bit. My toy was my Miata, but now is my '66 Mustang, and believe me, I've done a lot to it so far, the mods never end! Stock for stock, I think the GS handles relatively well, considering it's heft. It's a little soft though, and tends to lean a lot in turns, though with the Pilot Sport A/S on the car, it's the world of a difference compared to the stock Turanza ER30. I do have a set of Tien CS Coilover's that I bought from someone who had it on a SportCross that is going on my IS300, but the IS is purchased.
I've never leased before, but at the time the price was right for this car!

The "average" price that I've seen for sway bars, be it a higher end brand, or some "X" brand, hasn't been more than $400 for the set. I had Comptech's, a reputable brand for Honda and Acura auto's. Even the NSX's sways cost $350 from Comptech themselves, and shopping around would get you a cheaper price than that. I used to work for a Lexus dealer, and was working with CL offering members discounts on L-tuned products, so I do know all the "real" prices, and those prices, IMHO are waaaaaaaay too much. What's even more weird is that L-tuned shocks are cheaper than their springs(Considering Koni's cost over $150 each)! I'd love the sways, they make so much of a difference, but If I lived w/o them for 2 out of the 4 years I drive the TL for, I think I can live w/o sways in the GS.

Ed

Shoofin'GS

I just realized that the thread was moved. I would think that each model should have it's own "wheels/tire" category, or at least it should be a part of the "Suspension/Handling" Section for each model, considering that wheels are an important factor to suspension and handling. Now the people who reply won't even know what kind of car they are referring to by replying to this My $.02

I guess I'll edit the original post and add the "Model" to the thread
Eddie

chanmannyhc

99' GS400
1) Altstatd #1
2) 18x8.5f/18x10r
3)+35f/+47r
4) Yokohama AVS sports
5) 245-45f/275-35r
6) L-tuned
7) about an inch
8) none

1niceride

98 GS 3
1.Volk LE-37 T
2.18x8.5 fr, 18x9.5rr
3.40
4.Bridgestone SO-3
5.235/40 fr and 265/35 rr
6.Tom's Advox Sport
7.one finger gap fr , half finger gap rr
8.none

Still waiting for my car to settle , so the drop might be lower .

studaddy

1. AT Italia Riva 2 piece
2. 18x8.0, 18.9.5
3. +45
4. Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position
5. 245/40, 275/35
6. L-tuned
7. 1"
8. No rub

JacobT

1. Dronell CA-05 SMC
2. 20x8.5
3. +38
4. Nitto NT555
5. 245/35/20
6. Bilstein/H&R
7. 1.5"
8. No rub at all

0260n5.7

manaray,

any pics of the sweet ride with the iforged? Please post them.

MAC

Manaray

I will post them soon...I decided to try a different finish on 'em...

GSXOTIC

iTrader: (6)

G! Manaray, I wish I have that problem. Anyways, I have stock now (thanks to mcgong again) but soon you will see this:

01' GS300
1) Work Termist TM1 (Crystal Silver Finished, just like Graphite)
2) 19x8.5f/19x9.5r
3)+40f/+38r
4) Dunlop Leman 702
5) 245-35f/275-30r
6) L-tuned

Where is my wheels now????

LexFather

98 GS 400
1. Weds Farmas DPV-11 (something like that)
2. 18x 8.5, 18x9.5
3. +38
4. Yokohoma AVS ES100
5. 245/40 275/35
6. Espelir springs/L-tuned Shocks
7. 1.8" front, 1.2" rear
8. No rubbing, even with 5 people in the car.