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$350 wheel & $190 tyre? or the other way around? Tenzo R is made by Lenso Thailand, good quality at decent pricing.Quote:
Originally Posted by MR_LATE
but make sure you check the tyres have the minimum legal load rating for CU2, some tyre shops would just sell you anything.
The 18" CU2 has min load rating of 98, not sure on the 17" CU2.. 95? but make sure the 19" tyre is not lower than the 17" one. could be a claim issue with insurance.
How come the 17" Rims on the base Euro come with a full size spare but the Lux+ models only have a space saver?
to save boot space according to Honda, imo it's to cut cost :pQuote:
Originally Posted by I CU2
the 18" is wider than the 17" (both tyre and wheel width).
btw a Michelin Primacy HP in 235 45 18 (made in France) is $350 each from Tempe Tyre.
Could an extra OEM 18" still fit into the spacesaver spot?
From experience, if you get a flat tyre, just use the one in the boot, go to a tyre shop within 20km and get it fixed.
Im not spending extra $500 for fifth rims and tyres when i know i wont be using them anyway. When you sell them next time, i dont think you will be able to add on the extra cost of the 5th wheel onto the price. Yes you might be able to replace them with ones with gutter rash.
OR you can get the fifth rims and tyre next time if you really need it.
Im not 100% sure but i dont think it can. And its gonna be heaps heavier.Quote:
Originally Posted by I CU2
Obama said, YES WE CAN!Quote:
Originally Posted by I CU2
but the carpet floor won't sit properly, it'll be elevated a little bit.. if you have a CU2 luxury.. CU2 standard could a different scenario I think.
I think I should do a test fit first :p
would be a real hassle when you travel fully loaded in the boot w/ 5 people, then get a flat tyre... but there's roadside assistance service.
On my previous CU2 standard, I've used 18" Works XT7 and when one of the tyre went flat, I still can fit the 18" in the spare wheels area but like nat2 said, the carpet cant be closed properly.Quote:
Originally Posted by natnat
You'll have to post up some pics when they are on mate. I seriously considered the Tenzo-R Cuzco in the graphite charcol prior to finding my current rims. I wasn't a big fan of the black (I'm a bit conservative there), but reckon they would look s**t hot on a white CU2. On your black CU2 it will look stealth!Quote:
Originally Posted by MR_LATE
cheers
Jonesy
bad news on the rims. bridgestone fella cant get them in since they are 'deleted' off catalog. so does anyone kno how i can get them or shud i buy from vic/Western aus and get it posted to qld =.=??Quote:
Originally Posted by Jones Boy
Tirerack.com lol
from US?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fredoops
Why not, just get a quote on shipping, it's not as dear as you think.Quote:
Originally Posted by MR_LATE
ill give it a go.. what u think of wheelfire.com?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fredoops
and I WANT THESE but is so FRIKKEN expensive =.= fml
http://www.tech9tyres.com.au/wheels/detail/avs-f15/
anyone here have heard or used morimoto ballasts and bulbs?
heard that they are very good...considering replacing my d2s 35w setup to the morimoto 5five ballast and 50W 6000k D2S bulbs...
and possibly the foggies as well....
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...roducts_id=163
anyone here have heard or used morimoto ballasts and bulbs?
heard that they are very good...considering replacing my d2s 35w setup to the morimoto 5five ballast and 50W 6000k D2S bulbs...
and possibly the foggies as well....
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...roducts_id=163
where is it made?Quote:
Originally Posted by 1six8
19” $1020-$1619Quote:
Originally Posted by MR_LATE
20” $1212-$1374
PRICE IS PER WHEEL ONLY.
... PER WHEEL!? o_o Damn..... They are expensive.. I want Advan RS-D's and I thought those were expensive.. Btw, our car isn't even listed in there? o-o
these two would be good options for 19" wheels:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...dition-19-Inch
http://forum.jdmstyletuning.com/show...9-quot-ssr-sp1
no ty :D so whos goin sexpo?Quote:
Originally Posted by natnat
Sexpo? Eww. Too much silicon and rubber for my liking.
is that guy topless?
Someone has got sexpo on their mind :pQuote:
Originally Posted by MR_LATE
not sure....trying to find out more about them...they seem to have great reviews though....Quote:
Originally Posted by MR_LATE
WOW... what a taste of modifications =P...
OO when is sexpo?
wat r ppls thoughts one these rims....
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/ima...w200_th200.jpg
http://www.momo-uk.co.uk/gallery/roa...mo-revenge.htm
wat r ppls thoughts on these rims....
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/ima...w200_th200.jpg
http://www.momo-uk.co.uk/gallery/roa...mo-revenge.htm
^uhhhgly
^ going for mugen replica? but inbred version....
BTW.. Tirerack.com does not stock tenzo-r (incase anyone wants to kno)
nope,,,,just throwing out there for others who may be interested only....Quote:
Originally Posted by MR_LATE
so iwas randomly surfing the net and discovered that alibaba opened an aussie site as well as an aliexpress site. been browsing it all day and realised that theyve seriously tightened up their credibility with idendical to ebay site template, rating system and buyer feedback. most importantly they use escrow and buyer protection
anyway, aliexpress is essential a retail storefront for the sellers to pimpwares to non wholesale buyers. but being chinese they are very flexible lol
some stuff i found are:
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/1001...nda-CIVIC.html gullwing door hinges (they have heaps of versions and this seller has good feedback, even remote controlled ones)
i found a bunch of apexi pods for $17
but most importantly is the amount of replica rims there are!
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/1001...Wheel-Rim.html <--$78 a rim wtf
good feedback too
http://www.aliexpress.com/category/2...cessories.html
i was thinking of getting these custom made for our car, but i dont know the specs of rim sizes
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs...olesalers.html
yes i noe it says porsche but you can rebadge
this seller has a HUGE range btw
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm...olesalers.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm...olesalers.html
enkeis wow
its not the act of being screwed that im worried about, but the quality of these rims. aluminium machined. thas the same as rotas right
EVEN some genuine ENKEI/SPARCO's are made in China... This website shows just how march margin there are in wheels.Quote:
Originally Posted by furythree
Unless you're looking for the top end stuff (ie: $400-500 per wheel)... ALL the entry to mid range stuff are made in China.
Globalization's a bitch ain't it.
PS: look at those light wheel nuts $26 a set
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm...olesalers.html
good find, going thru site now,! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by furythree
I wouldn't trust knock off rims.
Knocking off whom? It's a piece of painted metal. It's probably out of the same factory as your lower end Enkei's and Sparco's (who also have the baulk of their produces made in china, mind you)Quote:
Originally Posted by I CU2
PS: Switchblade keys anyone?
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm...olesalers.html
Or CF Spoiler?
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm...olesalers.html
My iPhone's made in China, doesn't mean I can go on alibaba and buy a iPhone and expect it to be of equal quality just because the original came from China. I buy heaps of cheap Chinese copies of everything, from simple iPhone cases to electronics etc. but when safety comes into play I won't be taking that risk.
http://www.wheelking.com.au/Announce...6/Default.aspx
http://www.fordmods.com/ford-motorsp...ls-t99543.html
Though, I'm pretty noob at this car stuff so don't mind me. I'd still be a bit wary though.
Yeah.. they have much better ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by MR_LATE
Quote:
Originally Posted by I CU2
good point. thumbs up
yeah? could u recommend something similar to the cuzco v1? i like how is dipped form the centre coming out and style (lotta spokes but not too many)Quote:
Originally Posted by Adrian128
cheers :D
I think these wheels are better than the Cuzco V1, but at the end of the day you will be buying them.. so your choice.. :)
i used to like the mesh design, but oncei saw on a ford i stopped for some reason...Quote:
Originally Posted by Adrian128
tech 9 tyres are doing cuzco for 2300 with tyres delivered.. i might go with them,
im thinking front and back 19x8.5, or would u guys recommend diff size for front and back,, (just cost lil more=.=)
20" front, 13" back.
I'd go with them; 19x8.5. That's a pretty decent size (from my noob knowledge). If you're gonna go for 19x9 or 19x10 even, your car will handle like shiet but if you don't mind and rather looks, then go for it. My cousin said for my car, 8 or 8.5 would be max I should go if I still want my handling to be good.Quote:
Originally Posted by MR_LATE
Edit: Because I initially wanted 19x9 or something higher for looks and that's what he told me.
Fair enough..the main reason I don't like the Cuzcos is the fact that it's multifit.. I've always hated 10 hole multifits.. to me the whole area where the holes are look very odd, but that's just me. What brand tyres are fitted with the $2300? Seems a bit pricey for 19s, IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by MR_LATE
Just FYI, you can only go 1" wider than stock if you want to keep your wheels legal (for insurance purposes mainly).
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC_0120.jpg
Angel Eyes anyone? IMO they are too small to suit the Euro.
yes about the tyres, i will call them up tomro to double check,. im also thinking of going with 19x8.5 (i was actually trying to find the multiply button on keyboard lol) and if the lux model have 18's then wouldnt this still be legal :O?Quote:
Originally Posted by Adrian128
so whats the best size wheels for our car for handling?
Don't think so. It's supposed to just be 1" larger than what you originally got on your car.Quote:
Originally Posted by MR_LATE
A base Toyota Aurion has 16" rims, meaning max after-market would be 17".
A TRD Toyota Aurion has 19" rims, meaning max after-market would be 20".
Funny hey.
Diameter is not the problem.. it's the width... if your stock size is 18x8, you can go 19x9, 20x9, even 22x9.. but not 9.5.. that's why in my RB3 i can only legally go 18, 19, 20, x8...not 8.5.Quote:
Originally Posted by I CU2
Ahh right, see I'm still noob to this car stuff :).Quote:
Originally Posted by Adrian128
guys i just found reverse car camera (like proper ones that go above ur plates, thru the light hole) for around $45
and igot a quote for the in car Navigation system. (exactly like the one for the luxi navi version) for around $390
http://www.szenterway.com/productlist.asp?ID=6515XQU7PY
worth it? apparently cheaper if i buy 100 lol
also
rays XD
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/1001...wheel-rim.html
SIZE OFFSET H/PCD
18*8.0 42 10/108+112
18*8.0 42 10/108+112
shame it doesnt fit
WOOT, group buy.Quote:
Originally Posted by furythree
What software does this Chinese system run on?
Might be too much hassle for me, especially with them taking out the OEM lcd screen to replace it with this one. =.=
wow amazing, thats good to kno.. is the CU2 base 17x7? so 19x8.5 would be non-legalQuote:
Originally Posted by Adrian128
I'm not 100% sure on that yet, maybe someone else can tell you as I don't have the money to purchase any rims thus I haven't had the time to do any thorough research.Quote:
Originally Posted by furythree
I just know that with the width of the rims, I wouldn't go over 8.5. My cousin told me to go 8 but I'm not even sure what the stock width as since other members here have just stated that it'll be illegal to go over 1" over stock?
My stock rims are 18" but I'm not sure what the width is. I'll have a look when I get hold of a computer (unless someone can tell me?).Quote:
Originally Posted by MR_LATE
id like to know this as well im only starting to get what this offset and 114.3x5 stuff all means lol
You can find it in the owner's manual. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by euRo_noob
but which range of wheels fit our car??
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=9120192306&
looking at these, with my limited chinese, i can make out
19" 5x114.3 dunno about offset
I found BBS in 18” 5*108 5*114.3
would that fit?
also do M12*1.5 lug nuts fit?
Guys, has anyone notice/research/installed this: http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...Prod=69-0026TS
Do you think this will be better than Injen or Takeda etc?
The reason is my bro in law bday comin up, and since he drove my old CU2 now, I want to buy him something for bday present.
All I know is, 5x114.3 are for our cars. I don't even know what 'M12*1.5' means...Quote:
Originally Posted by furythree
Anyways, Not sure what offset those 19" wheels are but in the pics, I see they're 18x8.
Also, I don't know what the "5*108" is.. Maybe that's a PCD for another car?
Edit: Some pro correct me if I'm wrong :S
Edit2: Unless those rims are 19" but it just looks like 18"... but whatever, it's still 18x8/19x8
Fury: yes, Honda lugnuts are M12 x 1.5Quote:
Originally Posted by furythree
M12 is the thread patternQuote:
Originally Posted by euRo_noob
1.5 is the bolt diameter.
These 2 variables varies from car to car. So when you purchase your wheels, make sure the bolt holes suits the bolt diameter.
5X108 is just another PCD. in this case, if they have 5x108 and 5x114.3 PCDs, it means the wheels have double pcd to suit the 2 types.
So... different rims, different diameter? But all patterns for the CU2 are M12?
PCD = Pitch Circle Diameter.Quote:
Originally Posted by euRo_noob
in other words, they are just the spacing of the bolts where the wheels mount to them.
no matter what wheel you buy, you will have to get them with PCD: 5 x 114.3.
and each of the bolts are M12 x 1.5
just did the first mod ever on my euro.. black grille and black roof :D
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...00/cu2/298.jpg
maybe i shud do the same..ill get a black roof woot!
Posted this in another thread and helps to explain the offset in a visual way (in addition to showing the profile of different tyres).
Cheers
http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp
Oh yeah, I just learnt about the PCD of our cars being 5x114.3 but just wasn't sure of our bolts. So if I'm looking to buy lugs for my rims in the future, M12 x 1.5 are what I'm after?Quote:
Originally Posted by yungquan
And nice visconti! I got my roof in 3M vinyl cause I couldn't make up my mind and I thought I might want to remove it in the future or whatever reason lol. I initially also wanted to do my grill black as well but not 100% sure if I still want to do it.
Just out of curiosity, how did you do yours? Vinyl? Professionally painted matte black/gloss black?
They're vinyl wrapped, done by carbondemon.com.au
I thought I might remove it as well later on so I don't want permanent paint
Defs Hot, way better than matte carbon fibre!Quote:
Originally Posted by visconti
u have so much choice of colour combos with white, sif choose black.
also glossy CF trumps pure matte or pure glossy lol
I quite like the normal glossy he has there over any fake carbon fibre wraps lol. What colour would you stick on your Euro, fury?Quote:
Originally Posted by furythree
Here's mine with the 3M. I sometimes wished I painted it instead.. but what's done is done I suppose.
http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/7759/003gir.jpg
http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/6865/009tk.jpg
I've made a few more changes to the car from when I took those pics to the present day but no recent pics.
Where'd you get the number plate lights from? Are they bright irl?Quote:
Originally Posted by euRo_noob
I think they are too bright.. :)
I got them from eBay. They're pretty bright but I like it.Quote:
Originally Posted by I CU2
Do you have a link to the seller/item :)Quote:
Originally Posted by euRo_noob
Looks really sick, visconti. How much was the damage for the front grill and roof? cheers.Quote:
Originally Posted by visconti
seen this on a few gtr in melbourne...kinda looks cool....wonder what it would be like on a cu2?
http://carbonfibrevinylwrap.net.au/w...-10-R35-13.jpg
spoke to a rep from powerchipgroup in melbourne re a powerchip tune of the cu2 ecu...
pretty exensive...$1990 gst included...
with SRI, full exhaust, was told potential 16kw gain....2 hour process...
however, if stock car setup then only 8kw gain...not really worth it...