NBP_BALLER NBP '07 TL Progress Thread
03-26-2013, 12:22 AM
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NBP_BALLER NBP '07 TL Progress Thread
Ok guys, here we go! Oct 2012 I bought my first 3G Acura TL after many years of looking! 2007 NBP BASE with 85k miles and lots of potential! Ive started my mods already so I thought id make a progress thread!
First mod... 35% tint
First mod... 35% tint
03-26-2013, 12:30 AM
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Second mod I bought the full TYPE-S A-Spec Lip Kit and XLR8 Quad Resonated Catback. Def gave the whole car an attitude change! More to come...
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03-26-2013, 08:23 AM
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The sides are on now, I guess they were not in that pic. I had to wait a few extra days for the dealer to get them.
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03-26-2013, 10:01 AM
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Dat exhaust 
Nice progress
Nice progress
03-26-2013, 12:37 PM
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XLR8
outside the box thinking, baby!
03-26-2013, 01:43 PM
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Thanks guys! She is coming along quite nicely.
I initially wanted a TYPE S but they are a bit out of my price range! Had to have the QUAD exhaust asap. Of course after little research XLR8 I found was the way to go, I like the flush tips vs. ATLP but that's just me.
I initially wanted a TYPE S but they are a bit out of my price range! Had to have the QUAD exhaust asap. Of course after little research XLR8 I found was the way to go, I like the flush tips vs. ATLP but that's just me.
03-26-2013, 02:05 PM
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great start, keep it up! looks great!
03-26-2013, 10:30 PM
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Keep up the good work, Baller.
03-26-2013, 11:22 PM
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So far I have much love for the looks and sound of the exhaust. Its a little quiet to me so maybe I'll be purchasing a j-pipe in the future...
I my get a set of isc coilovers if I can get them for the right price from another member. However I was set on TEIN SA. Might run stock wheels with 15/20mm spacer for a while or maybe get new wheels. XXR 530, Forgestar F14, TSW Nurburgring 18x9 or 19x9. Dallas roads are horrible so I may go 18, but 19's look solo good!
I my get a set of isc coilovers if I can get them for the right price from another member. However I was set on TEIN SA. Might run stock wheels with 15/20mm spacer for a while or maybe get new wheels. XXR 530, Forgestar F14, TSW Nurburgring 18x9 or 19x9. Dallas roads are horrible so I may go 18, but 19's look solo good!
03-27-2013, 10:02 AM
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Do the HFPC set cat codes? I for one cannot stand a MIL light being on or any on my dash and I have to pass emission's test for my state inspection. Im a mechanic so it shouldnt be hard to do for me but I gotta have her running right.
03-27-2013, 10:47 AM
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this car is too smart for it's own good, it kinda relarns the clean/dirty mix on the way out...so you might get one, but you could get rid of it eventually. I did, took a few defoulers, some patience etc...but I'm in FL, they don't care if you run open header here...
03-27-2013, 11:03 AM
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this car is too smart for it's own good, it kinda relarns the clean/dirty mix on the way out...so you might get one, but you could get rid of it eventually. I did, took a few defoulers, some patience etc...but I'm in FL, they don't care if you run open header here...
03-27-2013, 12:53 PM
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Well, I learned the hard way, I'd change defoulers and expect immediate change, code wouldn't go away. THEN, I just accepted that I'd have the CEL...what do you know...after a few cycles...it cleared itself.
Do you need the 3rd rear VISIBLE cat? Or can you gut them all?
Do you need the 3rd rear VISIBLE cat? Or can you gut them all?
03-27-2013, 01:37 PM
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Well, I learned the hard way, I'd change defoulers and expect immediate change, code wouldn't go away. THEN, I just accepted that I'd have the CEL...what do you know...after a few cycles...it cleared itself.
Do you need the 3rd rear VISIBLE cat? Or can you gut them all?
Do you need the 3rd rear VISIBLE cat? Or can you gut them all?
03-27-2013, 02:59 PM
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OFFICER THIS VEHICLE PASSED! HIS CAT IS MISSING? 
03-27-2013, 03:23 PM
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Well... just bought some used coilovers from MyHawtTl with 8k miles for $600 ISC. Hope i just made a good choice...
03-27-2013, 03:30 PM
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Damn that's a good price for ISCs.
03-27-2013, 03:33 PM
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+1 not bad at all.
03-30-2013, 01:40 PM
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Well... this happened yesterday while minding my own business driving in my own lane going to lunch. Some DOOFUS in a G35 decided he wanted to switch lanes while i was next to him, SMOOTH man, now my car looks like a heap of crap! So much for buying a not wrecked car... 
03-30-2013, 03:17 PM
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His insurance is paying for it and im taking it in monday.
03-30-2013, 03:21 PM
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Damn Infiniti drivers 
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It could have been worse. I see no major damage and nothing that will affect the way it drives, only some scratches and dents.
lolIt could have been worse. I see no major damage and nothing that will affect the way it drives, only some scratches and dents.
03-30-2013, 03:25 PM
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The fender and drivers door got the most, the door is pushed in and now the hood and fender are out of alignment. Its not REAL bad but the whole side will have to be painted. He was stopped sitting at a light and wanted to get into a shorted lane(my lane) and as i was passing he tried to pull out(into my lane) so his rf bumper hit me as I passed him and did that. It scratched both my wheels on that side too.
03-30-2013, 06:33 PM
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Hey man I'm in the Dallas area too. It's cool to see another NBP owner in the Dallas area on AZine modding!
Which dealer do you work at? I'm in the south dallas area (near grand prairie, arlington, duncanville)
I'm pretty jealous you just got the car and already have a Type-S rear a-spec + quad tip cat-back exhaust. I've owned mine for over 2 years now and still have stock cat-back and stock wheels. If you keep modding at the rate you currently are, your car will probably be finished within 2 years lol
Which dealer do you work at? I'm in the south dallas area (near grand prairie, arlington, duncanville)
I'm pretty jealous you just got the car and already have a Type-S rear a-spec + quad tip cat-back exhaust. I've owned mine for over 2 years now and still have stock cat-back and stock wheels. If you keep modding at the rate you currently are, your car will probably be finished within 2 years lol
03-30-2013, 07:02 PM
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I have the whole type s a-spec kit. Not just the rear! I work for Sewell Cadillac. So all I have is parts cost, no labor. I done a lot to the car but haven't posted pics yet. Fogs, drl, trunk spoiler, license vled and I got coilovers coming in the mail! I had my last car (gen 6 accord) all modded and I really feel you should drive it the way you want it! Its nowhere near paid off lol There is talk about a meet the 21 of April in the Dallas region thread, keep an eye on it and head out! I haven't officially met anyone from azine yet so it should be cool!