My KA9

Here it was stock.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Campachino/Automobile/7wszup1.jpg[/IMG]



I have lowered the rear another 1.5 inches after I took this picture.  I will post better pictures when I get around to taking some.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Campachino/Automobile/IMG_4481.jpg[/IMG]

Looks nice man. What is it lowered on?

It's on Koni's/H&R's for a KA7 Legend actually.  The rear has some custom lower shock mounts that make it possible to raise or lower the height.  I was going to wait for air but I gut the bug and had to lower asap.  haha

that's very creative with what u did, but is it bouncy? the legend springs rate don't support the weight of the ka9, maybe the HandR does, I dunno.

painting your sideskirts and some well fitting 19" would really close up that distance between wheel lip and fender, that is really all your car needs.

here's some nice wheels that would fit your car perfectly, nice lip to:

[url]http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8540[/url]

[quote=0psi;118322]It's on Koni's/H&R's for a KA7 Legend actually.  The rear has some custom lower shock mounts that make it possible to raise or lower the height.  I was going to wait for air but I gut the bug and had to lower asap.  haha[/quote]

Nice set-up

yes, not bad at all.

Charley

I like it, a lot.

Big KA9 fan.

Whats the specs on the wheels and tires?

love those cars, go with the air later on tho please :P

The ride really isn't as bouncy as I thought it would be.  Air is in the future for sure though, no worries.

18x8 +35 215/40/18
18x9 +35 225/40/18

Thanks for the comments guys.

Cool...any rubbing issues? Did you roll your fenders? Wonder if those offsets would work on a 07 Accord Sedan.

[QUOTE=Jiraiya_13;118769]Cool...any rubbing issues? Did you roll your fenders? Wonder if those offsets would work on a 07 Accord Sedan.[/QUOTE]

From the looks of it. I don't think he would be rubbing. Probably tire in the front when making a hard turn possibly. That was the only time I rubbed and I had my tein's all the way down. Wondering if I removed the lower lock on the teins then I'd probably could go lower. Oh and my fenders were rolled. Honda has the easiest fenders to work, honestly.

Fenders are rolled.  No rubbing in the front at all.  Very slight in the rear under hard cornering.  The spring rates a re a little on the soft side and if I went with something a little stiffer I wouldn't have that issue at all.

nice

Thats good lookin for sure. Is it me, or do the mirrors look funny? I guess since their on the side of the door. Anyways good lookin man, but as mentioned before, side skirts painted would be pretty tight

The sides will be painted soon.  I just have to get my lazy ass to take them off.  This was only the first portion of my plans with the car.  I am still looking at body kits and air options.

Thanks for the compliments though guys.  :)

Here it is lowered a little more in the rear and with the factory rocker moldings color matched.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Campachino/Automobile/001-1.jpg[/IMG]

Wow, that looks pretty good. Im really digging your car.
The car looks way much better with the sides painted.


Big :biggthumpup:

Wow what a difference those painted skirts make!

Yeah, I really like the painted sides.  I am not sure if I need something on the front now though.  I want to go lower but I drive it everyday and am afraid that I will ruin whatever I put on it.  haha

Car looks great! I'm a huge fan of the KA9.
 
For body kit options you should check out the Mode Parfume kit. Very nice!:biggthumpup:

sweet:biggthumpup:

Very clean KA9

[QUOTE=abernfitch82;125376]Car looks great! I'm a huge fan of the KA9.
 
For body kit options you should check out the Mode Parfume kit. Very nice!:biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

Thanks on the compliment, but no thanks on the body kit.  It's not really my style.

oh man some well fitting 19" would really set it off seriously!!

u better hurry because there are a few other RL owners with big plans!

[QUOTE=Qclass;125626]oh man some well fitting 19" would really set it off seriously!!

u better hurry because there are a few other RL owners with big plans![/QUOTE]

lol thats right im almost done with mine~:biggthumpup:

heres a stupid question are ka9's rwd?

No, they are FWD.

[QUOTE=Qclass;125626]oh man some well fitting 19" would really set it off seriously!!

u better hurry because there are a few other RL owners with big plans![/QUOTE]

No need to hurry, it's not a race.

yeah clearly it's not a race, but why would u want to do something that's "been there done that". Acura-legend.com has tons of generic 18" set ups since 4-5 years ago.

nobody has really pushed the envelope on the RL here in the USA, you already have the suspension control, why would u want to "half arse" it at this point ? You've already put in the effort and money on your suspension, why half arse it just to save a few hundred bucks ?

just an opinion, just trying to understand your point of view.

[quote=0psi;125779]No need to hurry, it's not a race.[/quote]

just a question, where did you order your wheels from?

MRR wheels can be had all over the place including ebay.

[url]www.mrrwheels.com[/url] , great wheels!

[quote=moky;125859]just a question, where did you order your wheels from?[/quote]

they are only available in 19s and 20s.
a friend of mine is looking for just 18s and iirc the OP mentioned he ran 18s only...:D

[QUOTE=Qclass;125819]yeah clearly it's not a race, but why would u want to do something that's "been there done that". Acura-legend.com has tons of generic 18" set ups since 4-5 years ago.

nobody has really pushed the envelope on the RL here in the USA, you already have the suspension control, why would u want to "half arse" it at this point ? You've already put in the effort and money on your suspension, why half arse it just to save a few hundred bucks ?

just an opinion, just trying to understand your point of view.[/QUOTE]

I happen to like what you have done with your rl but qclass is very serious about vip, he means no harm :slap:

[QUOTE=Qclass;125819]yeah clearly it's not a race, but why would u want to do something that's "been there done that". Acura-legend.com has tons of generic 18" set ups since 4-5 years ago.

nobody has really pushed the envelope on the RL here in the USA, you already have the suspension control, why would u want to "half arse" it at this point ? You've already put in the effort and money on your suspension, why half arse it just to save a few hundred bucks ?

just an opinion, just trying to understand your point of view.[/QUOTE]I am not half assing it.  I bought these wheels for the simple fact that I was not sure on fitment.  And that thay only cost me $450 :) I have a better grasp of what I can fit now and I will be upgrading, don't you worry.  Even the suspension will be getting a revision.  

[QUOTE=maxpowerintegra;125962]I happen to like what you have done with your rl but qclass is very serious about vip, he means no harm :slap:[/QUOTE]
Oh no, I don't take it personally.  :)

By the way, have you lowered yours yet?  I want to see if you have the same inner cv issues that I am seeing right now.

[QUOTE=Qclass;125819] but why would u want to do something that's "been there done that". 

just an opinion, just trying to understand your point of view.[/QUOTE]

im sure there are many people that can look at your car and think the same thing. been there done that.....  im just trying to understand why you approach almost every thread in the manner you do.

well let's see........ air-runner, couture - zauber royal effect mix/match kit - custom fitment 20" work d3s  among many other things are a little more than  "been there done that" no ?

there are the acura-legend.com "on a budget"  / nico.com way of doing things and there are the VSC way of doing things. 

just trying to suggest and help, not trying to create animosity. 

oh and I don't approach every thread in this manner, only the frustrating ones that make me think "why would u want to do this" .  =) . I'm just blunt on internet forums (what's the use of holding back with your opinions ? it's a chat forum) , and sometimes being direct and blunt is more beneficial than being discrete and fake. 

I wish someone was there to be harsh and blunt when I started my Q, it was a disaster that caused me to waste a lot of time and money. For instance yourself, if it weren't for blunt and direct people like me, you'd be on Zenetti Heir wheels right?  You went as far as ordering an additional pair of zenetti heir's to get a staggered set up then you changed your mind.





[quote=aftermathacura;126171]im sure there are many people that can look at your car and think the same thing. been there done that.....  im just trying to understand why you approach almost every thread in the manner you do.[/quote]

hey 450 is a deal!!!

about 1-2 years ago, I did the 19x8.5 +40 carlsson 1/6 evo's on a ka9, I also did a 19x9.5 +42 test fit, all of acura-legend.com knows about this including you. 

Kurikoze also did a dropped 19x8.5 +43, it was still sunken in a bit. So the doors have been opened for the ka9, no need to be "not sure about fitment". The blueprint has already been laid out.

anyhow good luck with whatever u decide to do. Props to your suspension workings with the ka9. 


[quote=0psi;126000]I am not half assing it.  I bought these wheels for the simple fact that I was not sure on fitment.  And that thay only cost me $450 :) I have a better grasp of what I can fit now and I will be upgrading, don't you worry.  Even the suspension will be getting a revision.  


Oh no, I don't take it personally.  :)

By the way, have you lowered yours yet?  I want to see if you have the same inner cv issues that I am seeing right now.[/quote]

Thanks again man.  I will be using 19's sooner or later.  Possibly 19x9 +35 all around with 5mm-10mm spacers out back.  If not 19x8.5 +30 and 19x9.5 +35  We will see.  Only time will tell.  When summer comes around it will be straight.  =)

[QUOTE=0psi;126176]Thanks again man.  I will be using 19's sooner or later.  Possibly 19x9 +35 all around with 5mm-10mm spacers out back.  If not 19x8.5 +30 and 19x9.5 +35  We will see.  Only time will tell.  When summer comes around it will be straight.  =)[/QUOTE]

Nice! I like those sizes! Definitely balsy for front wheel drive.:biggthumpup:

here is some inspiration on how vip style is all about... aimgain. 
[IMG]http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb257/ngayosojr/grill.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=Kuroikaze;126177]Nice! I like those sizes! Definitely balsy for front wheel drive.:biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I think it will look nice too.  I put the 18x9 +35's on the front and it pokes a tad.  It can be fixed with some camber though.  I am not sure if I am going to go with a concave face or something with nice lips on them.  That will really be the deciding factor on the sizes.

[QUOTE=0psi;126202]Yeah, I think it will look nice too.  I put the 18x9 +35's on the front and it pokes a tad.  It can be fixed with some camber though.  I am not sure if I am going to go with a concave face or something with nice lips on them.  That will really be the deciding factor on the sizes.[/QUOTE]

I'm more partial to the lip sizing. I think the concave gives it a more racey feel. The aim gain pic above was my inspiration when I had an RL. Kind of wished I finished it instead of getting the gs300. I'd say get a nice set of coils/wheels and go for that kit above. By far one of the cleanest kits out for the car besides the mode parfume. Plus, you get exclusitivity for being the only one stateside with the kit.

For sure!  I have Anceltion coilovers on the way along with some 19s from jp.  Aimgain is nice.  I like the Mode Parfume more.

AME_VIP, What wheels did you get? hahaha...im dieing to know.

[QUOTE=//935GS400;126178]here is some inspiration on how vip style is all about... aimgain. 
[IMG]http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb257/ngayosojr/grill.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

My wheel fitment is better than that car in my opinion.  The only thing is they are using 19's vs. my 18's

I do like the sides and rear of the AimGain though, I must admit.

[QUOTE=0psi;126415]My wheel fitment is better than that car in my opinion.  The only thing is they are using 19's vs. my 18's

I do like the sides and rear of the AimGain though, I must admit.[/QUOTE]


It's a clean and subtle appearance. If the wheels were different on that car then it would amplify the difference.

[QUOTE=0psi;126415]My wheel fitment is better than that car in my opinion.  The only thing is they are using 19's vs. my 18's

I do like the sides and rear of the AimGain though, I must admit.[/QUOTE]

hey oopsi, 
 i havent lowered my car yet, i need to save another 1500 to get air.


[QUOTE]02-08-2008 11:28 AM 
Qclass well let's see........ air-runner, couture - zauber royal effect mix/match kit - custom fitment 20" work d3s among many other things are a little more than "been there done that" no ?

there are the acura-legend.com "on a budget" / nico.com way of doing things and there are the VSC way of doing things. 

just trying to suggest and help, not trying to create animosity. 

oh and I don't approach every thread in this manner, only the frustrating ones that make me think "why would u want to do this" .  . I'm just blunt on internet forums (what's the use of holding back with your opinions ? it's a chat forum) , and sometimes being direct and blunt is more beneficial than being discrete and fake. 

I wish someone was there to be harsh and blunt when I started my Q, it was a disaster that caused me to waste a lot of time and money. For instance yourself, if it weren't for blunt and direct people like me, you'd be on Zenetti Heir wheels right? You went as far as ordering an additional pair of zenetti heir's to get a staggered set up then you changed your mind.
 
[/QUOTE]

i never bought an additional pair of zenetti's thos are now my winter rims, however i did get a really clean pair of SSR vienna Kreis from e bay.
money for me doesnt grow on trees

[QUOTE=Kuroikaze;126438]It's a clean and subtle appearance. If the wheels were different on that car then it would amplify the difference.[/QUOTE]

Very true.  By chance, do you know what the kit is made of?  Please don't say fiberglass.  :(

[QUOTE=0psi;126620]Very true.  By chance, do you know what the kit is made of?  Please don't say fiberglass.  :([/QUOTE]

The aimgain kit is made of FRP fiberglass reinforced resin. So is the mode parfume kit. when i was shopping around i wanted a urethane kit similar to oem. however there arent any it would cost too much. However i must say a jdm kit like aimgain, skipper, or blow designs mode parfume fit exactly to oem specs There is no irregular fitment with my kit. when i look at other stock rl's my aftermarket kit fits better than stock. hope this helps. pm me for a good source.

nice work bro...

I'm definitely inspired by your progress as this forum is creating more and more ideas for when I am finally ready to begin building my own ka9.....

P.S.   i like the color....:biggthumpup:

Thank you sir, I appreciate it.

I lowered my car about another inch all around and now I am having clearence issues with my front upper control arms and shock towers.  haha  I had this same problem on my Civic and I am sure I can work around it I believe.  Anyone have any ideas on how to deal with it?  Maybe you all will have some different ones than I have.

Ah crap I'm sorry to hear that.  I'm sure I'm going to run into the same problem because I want mine really low. 

Big hammer the fender well, or cut a hole in the shock tower.

Looks good... are you going to do any other mods?

Yeah, I am going to work it some with an air hammer and see what that does for me.  I would rather not have to cut the shock tower but I will if need be.  Raising the car isn't an option.  I was actually thinking of cutting the shock tower and welding in a new shaped piece to allow more travel.  We will see what happens though.

I am looking at a new set of wheels in the 19 inch variety and possibly a front under spoiler of some sort.  Air is in the future as well.

Garage Answer lip is really nice.  Group buy :D

Link?

[url]http://www.g-answer.com/[/url]

click on aero parts :)

Hmm, I like the SKP lip better but that rear is looking like what I need.

link!  :D

[url]http://www.memoryfab.com/products/detail_aero_449/[/url]

[QUOTE=0psi;129870][url]http://www.memoryfab.com/products/detail_aero_449/[/url][/QUOTE]

hey i haven't looked at the skp in a while, does anyone like the roof spoiler? i was thinking of getting it... votes?

Ok, so I believe my issue with the upper control arms hitting the shock tower have to do with the spring rates being too soft and allowing too much range of motion.  As of right now I have 440 lb/ 8K springs on the front with Koni Red shocks.  I spoke to Koni and they tell me that their shocks can control up to a 600 lb/ 11k spring.  Any ideas on what rate I should go with?  I am thinking 550 lb/ 10k.

Wow that lip is nice and great price!  I would probably get the whole kit though as it looks larger than the Garage Answer lip.

Maxpower I vote yes with the MP kit!

Ah phew that makes sense.  

0psi:  I looked at a lot of different coilovers setups for the RL.  Most companies like Insurance Group give the rates 12/6 for the RL.  The RL is pretty heavy in the front.  I would go with the 11k if that is the max.  
[url]http://www.insurance-group.net/products/insurance/hps_kit/index.html[/url]

Yeah, I have found out the hard way just how heavy the front is.  I will keep you guys updated for sure.  

Thanks for the info AME

Another, because we all love pictures.


[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Campachino/Automobile/002.jpg[/IMG]

Very nice man!

Thanks.  I need some 19's.  :(  Anyone want to contribute to the Help Scott get 19's fund?

or you can sell your 18's and buy my zenetti's sweet hehe

HaHa  No thanks.  =)

too clean man. imagine how a roof and trunk spoiler would set that off too.

i was so close to getting a 04 RL but ended up getting a 01 TL instead. money being the obvious reason. =/

Thanks man.  I am not big into spoilers so those will not be making it onto my car.  Do you mind posting a few pictures of your car?  I would love to see it.

It took me a minute but as promised here are the pictures of the 215's on an 8 inch wheel and my 225's on a 9 inch wheel.  Tires are Kumho Ecsta SPT.  Sorry for the cell phone pictures. 

Front

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Campachino/Automobile/Front.jpg[/IMG]

Rear

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Campachino/Automobile/Rear.jpg[/IMG]

I think you need to point out the sizes too.  I think they were 18" right?  215/35/19 on 19x8 is going to be different than 215/35/18 on 18x8.

Good point.  My fault

18x8 215/40/18 Kumho Ecsta SPT
18x9 225/40/18 Kumho Ecsta SPT

no worries.  thanks for the details.  SPT are pretty wide!

Yeah, they seem to run a little wider than most tires I have seen used here.  Overall, I am happy with them though.  I plan to use them again when I find a set of 19's I like.

Yep, they run a little wide. I had a 225/40 on a 18x10 which is a similar stretch to a Falken 235/40
Great tyre too... Lasted over a year on over 6 degrees of camber

Yeah, I plan to stick with the same tire for my 19x8.5 215/35/19   19x9.5225/35/19 setup.  That should stretch them just about perfect for what I need.

Good info thanks guys.  Does that mean you've ordered some 19s for your ride? :)

Also, if you decide to get a the G Answer lip let me know as we might be able to buy together for a better deal.  Its a long ways off for me but I like it.

No 19's yet but I am thinking about it heavily.  I have no plans for the G Answer lip though.  Sorry.  :sad:  I have my eye on the Skipper lip.

ok fair enough!