More OEM gunmetal wheels

[txtony]

Just had wheels redone and am happy with the updated look it provides. Not too dark, not too light, just the right balance. Added H&R 20mm spacers along with new Bilsteins on lower perch and am very happy with the look now.

DSC_0733 by txtonyo, on Flickr

DSC_0734 by txtonyo, on Flickr
DSC_0740 by txtonyo, on Flickr
DSC_0738 by txtonyo, on Flickr

DSC_0742 by txtonyo, on Flickr
DSC_0735 by txtonyo, on Flickr

 

[PoKnow]

Looking good. Is that with the Bilsteins installed?

 

[EdinKali]

Absolutely stunning!

 

[Brylek]

The color goes very well with your car, great result!

 

[Hapa88]

Looking good. Is that with the Bilsteins installed?

It does look good.. I especially like the color you chose...But it definitely doesn't seem like the Bilsteins on the lower perch..
If these pictures are with the Bilsteins installed read this:
http://www.daliracing.com/v666-5/catalog/suspension/bilstein_install_properly/index.cfm

 

[txtony]

It does look good.. I especially like the color you chose...But it definitely doesn't seem like the Bilsteins on the lower perch..
If these pictures are with the Bilsteins installed read this:
http://www.daliracing.com/v666-5/catalog/suspension/bilstein_install_properly/index.cfm

They are lower perch as I was there when it was done. It has been on jack stands for almost 4 weeks starting less than 2 days after they were installed (a very long process to get tires after a massive Costco order screw up). I wondered if it had not totally settled down yet?

I did see those pics from the Dali site and thought the larger wheels on that car make the drop look more pronounced.

 

[Hapa88]

I did see those pics from the Dali site and thought the larger wheels on that car make the drop look more pronounced.

The drop on the Dali site is not from being on the "lower perch". Both pictures are of the car on the lower perch. What has changed is the spring perch is installed incorrectly (upside-down) on one, and correctly on the other.

So even though they were mounted on the lower perch, there's a good possibility the perch itself was installed upside-down (as in facing upward, which is incorrect). Here's a picture showing the difference.

Stick your camera behind the wheel and snap a picture. You'll be able to easily tell by that.

 

[ANYTIME]

Lower perch, stock springs

 

[docjohn]

see how great prime is...now just turn those mounts the other way:redface:

 

[ANYTIME]

see how great prime is...now just turn those mounts the other way:redface:

yep, easy as pie

 

[socold57]

woah mint nsx looks brand new :smile:

 

[Honcho]

Do you have the paint code for that color? I am getting my wheels redone soon and yours look exactly like what I want. Is is OEM Solaris Silver?

 

[PoKnow]

Looks like they are on the right way. That gap is huge. Doesn't look right.

This is me on the same set up.

 

[ANYTIME]

 

[stormrider]

This looks almost like the stock height. Not lower.

 

[txtony]

The drop on the Dali site is not from being on the "lower perch". Both pictures are of the car on the lower perch. What has changed is the spring perch is installed incorrectly (upside-down) on one, and correctly on the other.

So even though they were mounted on the lower perch, there's a good possibility the perch itself was installed upside-down (as in facing upward, which is incorrect). Here's a picture showing the difference.

Stick your camera behind the wheel and snap a picture. You'll be able to easily tell by that.

Here are some shots that hopefully can show how they are installed. I would presume that if the perch was installed upside down, then you could see the metal part below where the spring rests. On mine, you cannot as far as I can tell except at the end of the spring coil.

Also, not sure if this can be compared, but perhaps someone can measure from the ground to the bottom of the fender lip (not the liner) on stock wheels with stock tire size to compare for me. I believe I have about 26.75 inches from the ground to the the edge of the fender lip (tires at 40psi) for the back of the car. Tires are brand new, so not sure how much difference that might make to compare with worn tires.

Rear


Rear by txtonyo, on Flickr
Front:

DSC_1161 by txtonyo, on Flickr

Maybe I am missing something here. Appreciate all the input and opinions here.

 

[PoKnow]

Yeah.

Found the problem. Not set to lower perch. There's a metal ring that needs to be lowered to the lower notch. I have highlighted them.

 

[Moses]

Yep, from the pictures, they are set on the higher perch. Also, did you re-tighten all the bolts when the car was in the air or on the ground?

 

[Hapa88]

Looks like they are on the right way. That gap is huge. Doesn't look right.

This is me on the same set up.

Wow great eye!!

 

[Hapa88]

Yeah.

Found the problem. Not set to lower perch. There's a metal ring that needs to be lowered to the lower notch. I have highlighted them.

Yep, from the pictures, they are set on the higher perch. Also, did you re-tighten all the bolts when the car was in the air or on the ground?

+1, the perch is correctly oriented. It's just currently mounted on the "upper" one.

Below is a picture of the grooves for the perch mounts (this photo actually shows an additional, third one, which is custom). Note that the Perch itself is INCORRECTLY installed on this picture:

 

[txtony]

Yeah.

Found the problem. Not set to lower perch. There's a metal ring that needs to be lowered to the lower notch. I have highlighted them.

Thanks Kevin and all others who helped on this issue. Will be addressing later this week and hopefully with a spring compressor, it will be done with the shocks still on the car without taking them completely out and totally starting over again. I am told the perch ring can be squeezed while the spring is compressed and moved down to the lower notch.

Honcho - you asked about the color and this is not solaris silver. I do not have the color codes since it was mixed at the shop. Will try to ask them and see what I get. We tested a few they had on hand so it might be readily available.

 

[Honcho]

Honcho - you asked about the color and this is not solaris silver. I do not have the color codes since it was mixed at the shop. Will try to ask them and see what I get. We tested a few they had on hand so it might be readily available.

Thanks man. Let me know.

 

[txtony]

Thanks man. Let me know.

Here it is:

LRC 907 Stornoway Grey Metallic

It totally changed the appearance of the car and has received many compliments.

Just noticed, I guess this is used by Land Rover somewhere (LR=Land Rover?)

 

[Honcho]

Thanks!

 

[mcano]

One more matter to consider. Make sure you have proper tire clearance. See the link for detailed discussion.

Mario


http://nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php?t=128958