New wheels (not installed yet) and bloody almost got stuck in a driveway at Parra

[Crapdaz]

Hey guys,

Just wanted to start a new thread for my new wheels and maybe damaging my undercarriage exhaust.

UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE

- i was driving to mates place and i totally forgot about how steep the driveway was and i scrapped underneath where the resonator is located almost unable to move with slight throttle.

side skirt was about <5mm from the highest point of driveway. Had a quick inspection after i got out and i didnt really find but but scraps and didnt sound like any leaks were there.

How bad you reckon the damage would be? and would you think it'll pierce through the stainless steel? also whats the best DIY repair method to reduce rusting where the damage is?

NEW WHEELS
My first order of wheels 57S Bronze 18x7.5 +48 5x114.3 was stuffed up as that line of wheel in size 18" was discontinued for 2008. (Been waiting since February to see what the hold up was)

Now i've gotten a set of 57 Maximum TA 18x7.5 +43 5x114.3 *TO BE INSTALLED* :angel:
(PHOTOS TO BE POSTED and will not disclose whom i got it from)

PHOTO TEASERS
1) set of all four (4) wheels
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll315/Crapdaz/DSC00105.jpg
Please ignore my lamo carpet at home. >.< AND dodgy old cam photos optio S4

2) individual rim
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll315/Crapdaz/DSC00106.jpg

3) Installed without Tyres
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll315/Crapdaz/DSC00107.jpg

Thanks guys for your help also.
Daz :thumbsup:

[tony1234]

Most likely you scratched the heatshield on the cat.Should be OK.

[BiLL|z0r]

Now i've gotten a set of 57 Maximum TA 18x7.5 +43 5x114.3 *TO BE INSTALLED* :angel:

+43 offset I would think would be a bit low. +48 or more is the recommended.

[Crapdaz]

+43 offset I would think would be a bit low. +48 or more is the recommended.
yeh i know, but some guy already had +42 and he was right on the limit of protruding out.

[Type R Positive]

Most likely you scratched the heatshield on the cat.Should be OK.
Yep.

Crapdaz, you have to assess the damage first, then we can make recommendation.

As for wheels, YOU LUCKY BASTARD!!! :cool:
+43 should be fine mate.

[honki3rider]

+43 should sit pretty flush with the guards.
nice buy, need pictures when installed.=]

[Crapdaz]

updated with photo teasers but without tyres yet.

[power_of_dreams]

wheels look nice

[akina]

yea i got +42 offset, perfect fit :)
but u might want to roll ur guards depending how low u r going. i just rolled the front.

[Crapdaz]

Most likely you scratched the heatshield on the cat.Should be OK.
hey tony, i didnt scratch the cat at all, plus im running hi flow cat no heatshield on it at all.

[euro77]

wheel: colour looks very nice. is that original colour or did you have it resprayed?

[Crapdaz]

yes its original Time attack colour,

the real Rays Gramlights 57 Max Time attack, havent stuck the gramlights sticker on yet though.

[xsite85]

20's and drop it brah!!

[felixd]

wow nice man i love it i was thinking to get the same but no money yet :( how light is the rims ? have u purchase anodized nuts for it :)

[Crapdaz]

20's and drop it brah!!

lol 20", damn never wanted to go that way.



wow nice man i love it i was thinking to get the same but no money yet :( how light is the rims ? have u purchase anodized nuts for it :)
not as light as you think they are, only used approximation from a digital scale on a layer of carpet.
9.4kg not the lightest wheel as they are cast.

[Crapdaz]

hey guys,

I will prob try and get my tyres on, on monday arvo hopefully when i get back from coffs harbour.

Just wanted to clarify something with my valve stem configuration.

similiar to these below
http://icbmotorsport.com/ICB_BRYAN/Arrived_April07/BBR_Center_Caps_Valve_Stems.jpg

Valve stem consists of Valve lid > Stem > 2 nuts
I have a washer that sits on the rim surface.

Does the configuration consist of this
Valve lid > Stem > Washer > Wheel > 2 nuts (on inner side)?? there is also an extra washer that came with it, does that go on with it or is that a spare one?

Thanks for your help again will post pics when i have them on.

[Crapdaz]

Photos Posted 56K WARNING SLOW
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And last but not least.
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll315/Crapdaz/DSC00588.jpg
sis' lil pup.

Hope these pics are worthy, after polish/wax.
Daz

[.QD]

Nice, what profile tyres you got? 225/35/18?

You gonna go a bit lower?

[Crapdaz]

Nice, what profile tyres you got? 225/35/18?

You gonna go a bit lower?

225/40/18, lower?
rofl i would but i am already having trouble coming out of driveway + i have LAB as well. Need to raise it up a bit more when i get bodykit put on.

atm front = 1.5 finger, rear=1 finger

[dyljoy]

ya, I recno raise it up a bit, otherwise u will get much trouble when u pass the speedbump. For the choice of rim, imo is very nice!

[racerwannabe]

nice wheels. looks good on your euro.

[DSNTGR8]

im not really feeling them (would've looked better if your car was red/black/white) but hey each to there own :)

[akina]

nice stuff darren!
needs to be lower :p zero gap ftw!

[Crapdaz]

hhahaha yeh too bad for me once i get kit on I'M DEAD!

[taz_435]

nice wheels mate

[johnprocter]

very nice wheels mate

[Type R Positive]

Nice wheels mate! Your lux has some attitude!

18's look sweet on CL9. Those brakes look small now! hehe.
The drop is perfect too. Maybe 1/2" more at the rear FTW!

How do you find the Dunlops?

[akina]

haha darren, u'll live.
im living fine right now and u just have to get use to the scratches... lol

[Crapdaz]

Nice wheels mate! Your lux has some attitude!

18's look sweet on CL9. Those brakes look small now! hehe.
The drop is perfect too. Maybe 1/2" more at the rear FTW!

How do you find the Dunlops?

Yeh not too bad, only can compare with stock.

Haven't fully thrashed it yet as i want to wear them in a little first. But they hold the corner well without slippage, more quieter, wet driving i find it grip alot better also. Let you know more later. Also these dunlops sp sport maxx i got are not the japan made one, jap ones are alot cheaper $240/corner approximately. The ones i have are the German made ones, approx $320+ or so.



haha darren, u'll live.
im living fine right now and u just have to get use to the scratches... lol
more like i'll have cracked bumpers, scratched exhausts and finally i will get stuck in a driveway definitely.

[akina]

more like i'll have cracked bumpers, scratched exhausts and finally i will get stuck in a driveway definitely.

haha, u'll just need to get use to the height and u will know what u can get up and what u cant.

im like use to scratching now... its gone to a point where u'll hear a scratch and it doesn't hurt lol.

[.QD]

hhahaha yeh too bad for me once i get kit on I'M DEAD!

what kit are you getting mate?

[Crapdaz]

what kit are you getting mate?

http://www.cali-snt.com/04-05_Acura_TSX_Raven_Front_Bumper.jpg


Sitting in my room atm.

luckystar/raven kit

[viper8548]

thats pwnage u wont be able to get out of your own driveway lol

[xsite85]

i like your scratches... battle scars!!

[Crapdaz]

i like your scratches... battle scars!!
lol scratches and battle cars on stock bumpers and boot were not done by me.
All done by dad and sisters only 1 i did was on the black plastic lip on the front bumper which is not noticeable due to a slope which was too steep even on stock suspension.

[kupang]

sorry to hijack, but just wondering where can i get this type of wheel, black with red lip? any brand should be fine. looking for 16" one for my eg. thanks

[akina]

u have a choice of this one,
volk ce28n black time attack,
buddyclub SF challenge limited edition

and i guess u just need to search around... there are a few out there.

[kupang]

thank you.. any other replica brand? its doesnt have to be light weight..

[Crapdaz]

sorry to hijack, but just wondering where can i get this type of wheel, black with red lip? any brand should be fine. looking for 16" one for my eg. thanks

hmmm 16" if your trying to get them from distributors in sydney and for jap wheels your prob looking for almost 1 month wait. Otherwise contact traders (musecret, jdmyard or jdmconcept or max honda-power)

otherwise for cheap option might be able to go visit talebtyres for black + red lip. (But from their website i think they only stock min 17")

Hope this helps.

[kupang]

thank you Crapdaz.
probably just as the traders first

[sports06]

noob question here....

what does the +43 or +48 mean?

[akina]

they are offsets.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offset_%28wheel%29 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offset_&#37;28wheel%29)

[Crapdaz]

Just to update,

Got some Hub rings to suit my 18x7.5 gramlights 57 Maximum.
Size: 73D-64.1D