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[CPO]

Just picked up a 2008 CX9 for my wife. Its the Grand Touring model with sunroof. Really love the car and have been into modding cars for quite some time so I am looking to use this site as a resource. Some of my most recent cars were a 2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4, 2005 Chevy Cobalt SS, 2002 Chevy Camaro Z-28 so on so forth. We traded in her 2011 Hyundai Sonata. So far I have ordered 8k HIDs and fogs. Looking to add some 22"s next summer.

Anyone have any pictures of a CX9 on 22s?? I have been looking and could not find any.

 

[table5511]

Welcome! I don't know of anyone on here with 22's.... those of us with 20's oem, its pretty big already. Something to think about on this vehicle is that from what I have read, larger wheels (taller and/or wider) can affect Dynamic Stability Control, Roll Stability Control, and Tire Pressure Monitoring systems.

 

[CPO]

Definitely something to think about. They would probably be on the car for about 4-5 months every year seeing as NY winters suck. Its a GT so I have the 20s on it already just looking to go a little bigger and flashy.

 

[Rawyzf]

Welcome!

HIDs will be a nice addition for you. Don't the GT's already come with HIDs, or did that start in a later model year. I know ours did.

I would like to upgrade the Fogs to HIDs though, someday.

I don't recall seeing anyone on 22's on here (yet). I think 20's look good, but would like to go wider all around, someday again!

 

[CPO]

Yeah the GT does have HIDs but they are kind of yellow. Im switching them to 8ks in each. Its a real easy upgrade to do. Did it on my 03 Maxima and it looked sick.

I don't see too many with 22s. There were a couple of posts on here and even one with 24s that looked sick. A place in NYC has a sweet set of 22s for $669. If i put together a package it would probably wind up costs $1200 or so which for 22s is not bad at all. I will post pics of the HIDs as well as the wheels if I do get them.

 

[table5511]

Where do you get the 8k bulbs from?....I'm curious for whenever mine start to dim in future years.

 

[CPO]

I order from ddmtuning.com they are located in Cali but always have great products. I have used their bulbs in SRT4s, Maximas, Altimas, Explorers etc. and never had any problems. Use the raptor kit under HIDs or ordered just bulbs. Pricing is great too. $15 for a pair of bulbs and $35 for a HID kit.

 

[table5511]

I wonder what the factory bulbs are...5k?

 

[CPO]

I think they are either 4k or 6ks.

 

[Takehold66]

usually stock HIDS are 4300K as they are in my 09 Acura TL but the HIDS in my CX9 do not seem as white/blue as the TL so I would guess more like 4000K. I put Luminics 5150K fog bulbs in and they almost make the HIDS look yellow.

 

[CPO]

Yeah Im going for a white/blue look thats why Im going with the 8ks. I had 6ks in the Maxima and they looked awesome.