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Captain Slow · 06-04-2009, 06:25 AM

As some of you know, I picked up a set of 7 spoke rims in St. Louis on my way to NALM. They have 65000 original miles on them and they're in great condition. Its a shame that the coupe of the guy I bought these off of didn't make it to NALM because his coupe was in just as good shape. His coupe is in such good shape actually, that he tossed these 7 spoke rims, rims that I would describe as a smidge short of mint, because they were too beat up for the rest of the car.

In any event, I've been on the prowl for a set of 7 spokers for December ever since I saw Blingting's car at NALM '08. December's GS rims are certainly in good shape but they fall considerably short of mint, especially in direct sunlight. I had Yokohama H4s mounted yesterday and I christened my hydraulic jack by installing these rims.

Oh, right... I put them on the coupe because I wanted to put these new and expensive tires through their paces. December can't do this because she needs a timing belt and therefore does not see revs above 4 grand. Rims can be changed easily as I planned to do anyhow, it just turns out that the coupe gets the first shift.

I have to say, I've always found the coupe's slightly smaller nature to fit the 7 spokers better while the sedan can make use of the extra metal in the GS rims because of its larger, longer, more stately look.

I love these tires

. (December's GS rims have the same yoko V4s)

A couple of Mark's NALM pictures inspired me to experiment with angling shots...

Heres a little bonus. Passed this little milestone a couple days ago. Unfortunately my cluster has been replaced at some point in the past so this is approximately 200k miles. The coupe is officially broken in.

As a bonus to help kick off the gallery in this new forum, here are some never before seen shots of the coupe as she was when I bought her.

Eww.

And of course this is how the inside turned out:

Pedal pads, a clean shift knob, a fresh e-brake button and some JDM door sills really make a big difference.

Alperovich · 06-04-2009, 06:31 AM

i like

bboarder711 · 06-04-2009, 06:56 AM

she wants to stay at the auto x man!

Poochmike · 06-04-2009, 02:02 PM

Looks great, makes me reconsider the 7 spokes.

And by the way, I like how you give the cars personality in your post, like "the coupe stole december's wheels" or "the coupe and december meet for the first time" like they are mischievous children or something! I like it!

LegendLand · 06-04-2009, 04:06 PM

Nice job with the coupe Ken! I have always loved the looks of the 7 spokers on our cars. That's why I have some too lol.

UNCLEgend · 06-04-2009, 06:00 PM

Nice, nice, Ken! Look mint! I think Cantebury's look particularly great in those shoes!

Nine Four One · 06-04-2009, 06:51 PM

sexy coupe man, one of those pics where the stop sign is in it needs to be a sig pic.

samblaze · 06-04-2009, 08:37 PM

Looks great Ken! I still cannot reconcile myself to a 5mt knob on a 6mt *sigh*

Captain Slow · 06-04-2009, 09:48 PM

Thanks guys

Quote:

Originally Posted by bboarder711

she wants to stay at the auto x man!

Autocrossin Saturday! They switched to the road course so its gonna be great! I just hope I can find my sticky pod by then.

Quote:

Originally Posted by samblaze

Looks great Ken! I still cannot reconcile myself to a 5mt knob on a 6mt *sigh*

At the VERY least you should buy a 5 speed knob and swap the indicators so you could at least have the feel of a new knob. Its only $30. I saw your knob. Its smooth and grimy. Do it.

(=^.^=) · 06-04-2009, 09:55 PM

Wheels look great Ken!

06-04-2009, 06:25 AM	#1
Captain Slow Ken Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,838	The Coupe Steals December's New Wheels As some of you know, I picked up a set of 7 spoke rims in St. Louis on my way to NALM. They have 65000 original miles on them and they're in great condition. Its a shame that the coupe of the guy I bought these off of didn't make it to NALM because his coupe was in just as good shape. His coupe is in such good shape actually, that he tossed these 7 spoke rims, rims that I would describe as a smidge short of mint, because they were too beat up for the rest of the car. In any event, I've been on the prowl for a set of 7 spokers for December ever since I saw Blingting's car at NALM '08. December's GS rims are certainly in good shape but they fall considerably short of mint, especially in direct sunlight. I had Yokohama H4s mounted yesterday and I christened my hydraulic jack by installing these rims. Oh, right... I put them on the coupe because I wanted to put these new and expensive tires through their paces. December can't do this because she needs a timing belt and therefore does not see revs above 4 grand. Rims can be changed easily as I planned to do anyhow, it just turns out that the coupe gets the first shift. I have to say, I've always found the coupe's slightly smaller nature to fit the 7 spokers better while the sedan can make use of the extra metal in the GS rims because of its larger, longer, more stately look. I love these tires. (December's GS rims have the same yoko V4s) A couple of Mark's NALM pictures inspired me to experiment with angling shots... Heres a little bonus. Passed this little milestone a couple days ago. Unfortunately my cluster has been replaced at some point in the past so this is approximately 200k miles. The coupe is officially broken in. As a bonus to help kick off the gallery in this new forum, here are some never before seen shots of the coupe as she was when I bought her. Eww. And of course this is how the inside turned out: Pedal pads, a clean shift knob, a fresh e-brake button and some JDM door sills really make a big difference. __________________

06-04-2009, 06:31 AM	#2
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06-04-2009, 06:56 AM	#3
bboarder711 Official Photog Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 4,297	she wants to stay at the auto x man! __________________ http://www.legendaryphotos.net Legendaryphotos.net Flickr

06-04-2009, 02:02 PM	#4
Poochmike Viva la revolution Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 1,638 '94 ACURA Legend Coupe LS Real Name: Michael C.	Looks great, makes me reconsider the 7 spokes. And by the way, I like how you give the cars personality in your post, like "the coupe stole december's wheels" or "the coupe and december meet for the first time" like they are mischievous children or something! I like it! __________________ Take a look at My Garage

06-04-2009, 04:06 PM	#5
LegendLand 10 Years, 6 Legends Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia/Vermont Posts: 4,585 '00 JEEP CHEROKEE '94 ACURA Legend Coupe LS '92 ACURA Legend Sedan LS Real Name: Josh	Nice job with the coupe Ken! I have always loved the looks of the 7 spokers on our cars. That's why I have some too lol. __________________ *Regal Red 1994 Legend LS Coupe*

06-04-2009, 06:00 PM	#6
UNCLEgend Stay Thirsty!! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Black Mountain, NC Posts: 488 '08 ACURA TL '08 ACURA MDX '92 ACURA Legend Sedan LS	Nice, nice, Ken! Look mint! I think Cantebury's look particularly great in those shoes! __________________ Artist Previously Known as "go92Legend" = Gerry <Work><Akebono><Powerslot><Koni><Remus><MLS Copy><Addco><Fut Tie Bars><JDM-HID-PIAA><Red-Black Calipers><Alpine>

06-04-2009, 06:51 PM	#7
Nine Four One Not on much.... Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: a sunny place for shady people Posts: 3,581 '00 HONDA CIVIC '99 LEXUS GS 300 '89 HONDA CIVIC WAGON RT-4WD '91 HONDA CIVIC '91 ACURA Legend Coupe LS Real Name: BJ	sexy coupe man, one of those pics where the stop sign is in it needs to be a sig pic.

06-04-2009, 08:37 PM	#8
samblaze SGM/Type F Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: OH-IO Posts: 1,520	Looks great Ken! I still cannot reconcile myself to a 5mt knob on a 6mt sigh __________________ 94 GS 6MT Sig by DG

06-04-2009, 09:55 PM	#10
(=^.^=) Legend Hater Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,766 '90 NISSAN 240 SX '94 HONDA DEL SOL '94 ACURA Legend '95 ACURA Legend	Wheels look great Ken!

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