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Old 08-10-2012, 10:13 AM
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Converting to 3.2 front end!

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Converting to 3.2 front end!

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Old 08-11-2012, 02:11 AM
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Your car no longer looks like it's been dipping for 20 years!

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I thought the 3.2 bumper was a direct fit? x.x
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For future reference, the 3.2 bumper is a direct fit for the 2.5TLs. That means that you would need to reuse your 2.5 foam absorber AND rebar. The reason why I grabbed the 3.2 rebar was because a couple of members on here mentioned that the 3.2 bumper would not fit right without it, but that was false information. Keep in mind that the 3.2 bumper is a bit wider and will require some adjustments to the mounting points to make it fit right. I absolutely love the way my car looks now that it has a chin.

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Old 08-27-2012, 10:56 PM
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While we wait for Hurricane Isaac to pass, here's an update on what's been happening...










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Dam man bring back memories of when i did my car.. lol... Looking good so far man... U gunna do any littl mods to it... Lol... On mine i shaved of the front licence plate holes and shave off the tabs on the rear plate cuz one of my tabs broke so instead of replaceing the whole thing i just shaved them off. Lol..
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Old 08-28-2012, 11:35 AM
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Oo btw if u paint ur side skirts same as the car its a big differance an makes it look alot cleaner... U just have to know how to prep plastic so it doesnt peel.. if u wana know how just let me know lol
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Old 08-28-2012, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by swoosh
coming along great !!!
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Oo btw if u paint ur side skirts same as the car its a big differance an makes it look alot cleaner... U just have to know how to prep plastic so it doesnt peel.. if u wana know how just let me know lol
Yeah, I'm getting the side skirts painted too.
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Old 11-06-2012, 09:23 PM
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A little update...


P.S. If anyone is looking for a replacement, I do have a pair of 2.5TL rear hub bearing assemblies w/ rotors that are less than a year old along with a couple of other items for sale. Check out my for sale thread: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...2#post14146832
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Old 11-07-2012, 10:49 AM
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came out clean bro lol were the rest of the pix at lol
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came out clean bro lol were the rest of the pix at lol
Car is still in bits and pieces so stay tuned, haha
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ooook lol... Nice lol.... =)
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Old 04-24-2013, 06:15 PM
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How about some pics to this thread...








Then later that day...




More pics to come as soon as I can find and upload them. I do have a pair of JDM black headlights that I will not be using so PM me for details if interested.
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Old 04-24-2013, 08:53 PM
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nice.. makes me want to convert to 5 lugs..lol.. plan on lowering it?
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Old 04-24-2013, 09:52 PM
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nice.. makes me want to convert to 5 lugs..lol.. plan on lowering it?
I actually have a set of new lowering springs and struts that I grabbed awhile back on Craigslist for dirt cheap sitting in my garage. Just never got around to putting them on.
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Wow it came out really nice. Good looks. Yeah these cars ride pretty high, what springs do you have? im thinking about an 1-2''
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Old 04-25-2013, 08:28 AM
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Wow it came out really nice. Good looks. Yeah these cars ride pretty high, what springs do you have? im thinking about an 1-2''
Thanks! Too bad hail got to it.

The springs are Goldline, and I think are in that drop range.
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Old 04-26-2013, 04:46 PM
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Perfect!!

Why don't you buy my jdm grills?
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Perfect!!

Why don't you buy my jdm grills?
I don't think I'll spend anymore on this car because of the amount of dents on it. I'd be happy if she continues to be problem free.
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Perfect!!

Why don't you buy my jdm grills?

Where can I get this jdm grille!? Lol
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Where can I get this jdm grille!? Lol
Contact TLBaller, he has a couple of them.
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After some wet sanding




Odyssey front hubs


New bearings pressed on


5 lug converted


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Man your conversion is complete!
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Man your conversion is complete!
It sure is! I just had my suspension put on this past weekend. That lowered the car about 1.5" and rides almost like factory!
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Nice!

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No problem!

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sorry to jack thread but go90go, you wanna sell me ur inspire badge?
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Sorry, I honestly don't know where it is right now. I'm not Stateside to look for it, either, haha.

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u in japan? if so look for some badges and i will buy them..
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^ white2.5tl you painted your car yet?
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Where can I get this jdm grille!? Lol
I have an Azect and Mugen grill. Let me know but remember, it only fits 2.5TL
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