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Old 09-27-2015, 11:21 AM
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Raspberry Island parking is packed...wedding or something. We are parked right next door at the Harriet Island parking area. From here we will be going to the BWW in Maplewood if you'd rather meet us there.
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Oh man I've been out of this picture. I didn't know you guys were this active in Minnesota. I would love to catch up with you guys too sometimes hopefully next year since cold weather is hitting soon.
Old 10-03-2015, 11:59 AM
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Everyone is mostly on facebook in the Minnesota Acuras group too. We only come here once in a while, lol.
Old 10-03-2015, 04:11 PM
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Everyone is mostly on facebook in the Minnesota Acuras group too. We only come here once in a while, lol.
What's the Facebook page? I'll hop on too!
Old 10-03-2015, 09:45 PM
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Old 10-12-2015, 06:19 AM
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Nice seeing some of you at the incarnation closer.
Old 10-12-2015, 08:56 AM
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Yea, looks like the forum is going to go quiet soon and everyone's gonna go into hiding again, lol
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Only if we let it go dead I will be coming in here we should do things in the winter to maybe if we don't have our cars still get together and stuff
Old 10-12-2015, 08:48 PM
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A lot of the new guys that have joined we should do something get together so we can meet you. I know everybody does the Facebook thing but this is been going on longer than even Facebook existed.
Old 10-13-2015, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Takata 18
A lot of the new guys that have joined we should do something get together so we can meet you. I know everybody does the Facebook thing but this is been going on longer than even Facebook existed.
Haha, I'm now starting to show up. Didn't know you guys get together at all until I started reading and joined facebook group.
Old 10-13-2015, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Takata 18
Only if we let it go dead I will be coming in here we should do things in the winter to maybe if we don't have our cars still get together and stuff
I usually log on Acurazine when I get home from work everyday just to check out the forums and to see if there's any news on the Twin Cities thread.

I'm down to meet up during the Winter and I'll have my TL since is my daily too lol. Anybody up for some snowboarding?!?
Old 10-14-2015, 10:40 AM
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We're not all on FB. Not anymore anyways.

The snowboard started collecting dust when I got married, then shoved into the back of the shed when my son came along. Just like the guns. And mountain bike. And PS4.
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We're not all on FB. Not anymore anyways.

The snowboard started collecting dust when I got married, then shoved into the back of the shed when my son came along. Just like the guns. And mountain bike. And PS4.
I'm part of the group that's not on FB anymore lol and I've missed the majority of the meets this Summer since the info doesn't make in on Azine as much as it does on FB.

I haven't snowboarded in years but that's because I had no time, maybe I'll hit the slopes this Winter, we'll see!
Old 10-18-2015, 10:15 AM
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We'll definitely need to plan another meet this Fall yet!
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I am down for it ( bad lnees can't snowboard) but we could do other things I am up for anything.
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Anyone got a favorite alignment shop in St. Paul that isn't afraid of modified suspensions?
Old 10-23-2015, 10:23 PM
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Anyone got a favorite alignment shop in St. Paul that isn't afraid of modified suspensions?
I take my car WBA they have done a great job
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Boy are we all hibernating it is very quiet here. What is going on with everyone. With today's weather I will assume winter is here. Time for snow tires I need to put mine on waiting to feel better after this week.
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Originally Posted by Takata 18
Boy are we all hibernating it is very quiet here. What is going on with everyone. With today's weather I will assume winter is here. Time for snow tires I need to put mine on waiting to feel better after this week.
Yup, car is all put away for the Winter already!

However, I'm down for another get together whenever! Lunch sometime on the weekend is always fine by me! Maybe a Sunday sometime, and we can all meet up at the new Dave and Busters in Edina for some food and football?!?
Old 10-29-2015, 07:53 AM
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I think everyone migrated over the the FB page.

Alignment scheduled with Firestone for tomorrow. Couldn't get in anywhere else after work. Nice rims coming off afterwards and OEM crappies back on.
Old 10-29-2015, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ulrblitzer
I think everyone migrated over the the FB page.

Alignment scheduled with Firestone for tomorrow. Couldn't get in anywhere else after work. Nice rims coming off afterwards and OEM crappies back on.
Well I am on FB but this is were we started so I will continue to come her and talk to you guys.
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Originally Posted by NSXTC
Yup, car is all put away for the Winter already!

However, I'm down for another get together whenever! Lunch sometime on the weekend is always fine by me! Maybe a Sunday sometime, and we can all meet up at the new Dave and Busters in Edina for some food and football?!?
Yes I agree we should continue to stay in touch aND keep this thread alive. You hear that pineapple.
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My son had a great time and keeps asking me when the next cruise is.

The S hasn't been shut down quite yet. Swapped the red rims out for some 18" Advans.

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Put some Clazzio seat covers on and upgraded the head unit, door speakers, and added a sub as well.
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Well I am on FB but this is were we started so I will continue to come her and talk to you guys.
Yup, I'm still here too!

I am free on weekends so whenever we have a time set then I am down with that.
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Originally Posted by SiClone
My son had a great time and keeps asking me when the next cruise is.

The S hasn't been shut down quite yet. Swapped the red rims out for some 18" Advans.



Put some Clazzio seat covers on and upgraded the head unit, door speakers, and added a sub as well.
Nicegreat looking wheels. I am glad your son had a good time with us. My Tl is going to be put away but first I took it to WBA for the Acura complementary inspection. Thank you Acura. They give you a complementary blue tooth speaker that says Acura on it.
Those of you that have not gotten the e-mail PM me your e-mail I will forward it to you.
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Yup, I'm still here too!

I am free on weekends so whenever we have a time set then I am down with that.
Good to know. Yes any time on the weekend you want to do something or hang out let me know I know you have a kid so I understand you have to do things with your family
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Man, took 2 hours to swap over OEM rim and tires. 1 hr 45 mins of that time was trying to figure out where I placed the ball shaped lug nuts last spring.
Old 11-03-2015, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Takata 18
Nicegreat looking wheels. I am glad your son had a good time with us. My Tl is going to be put away but first I took it to WBA for the Acura complementary inspection. Thank you Acura. They give you a complementary blue tooth speaker that says Acura on it.
Those of you that have not gotten the e-mail PM me your e-mail I will forward it to you.
Oh sweet! A complimentary Acura bluetooth speaker would be sweet. I'll PM you my email Jorge! Do you know when the complimetary inspection expires? I'll have to stop by to visit you too.
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Good to know. Yes any time on the weekend you want to do something or hang out let me know I know you have a kid so I understand you have to do things with your family
Definitely, that'd be awesome!
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Anyone have a good shop for basic exhaust work? I want to get the UK mod done on the S2000 and looking for a reputable place to do it.

Also, today is the last day for the S2000...going to sleep this weekend and I'll be Jeeping it for the next 5-6 months.
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Anyone have a good shop for basic exhaust work?
Dave's Auto in East Side / Payne Ave is good and cheap for custom stuff, but he's always booked. Gotta schedule and leave car behind.

Otherwise Economy Muffler on University isn't too bad. Had them chop and weld a resonator on for me.
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Dave's Auto in East Side / Payne Ave is good and cheap for custom stuff, but he's always booked. Gotta schedule and leave car behind.

Otherwise Economy Muffler on University isn't too bad. Had them chop and weld a resonator on for me.
Thanks man, any options for the west side of town?
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Sorry, no ideas for that side of town.

The big name shops usually cost more, but they stand behind their work a bit more. Mom and pop shops are usually cheaper and are hit or miss. Really just depends on how much work you need done.
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Hey Atlas did u get the speaker
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Hey Atlas did u get the speaker
No, I didn't get the inspection because I had no time to drive there.
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Hey guys well I have officially gone full circle. I joined this group back in 07-08 and I owned a 2005 TSX. Then I sold that car to my grandma and bought a TL Type-S. Then I sold that and bought a BMW M5. Then I sold that and got an Accord EX-L now my grandma can no longer drive and she gave me my TSX back. She only put about 5K miles on it per year since 08 so for being 10 years old it only has 80K miles. I plan on selling the Accord sometime so if any of you know anyone who may be interested in a 2014 Accord EX-L V6 coupe with Navi let me know. The TSX does need a little bit of work like tires and brakes but other than that it runs great.
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Hey Max that's funny for you to be back you did a complete 360 that is hilarious . I want to wish you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving keep posting. That way we can all keep in touch and see what each of us are doing for our carsThat way we can all keep in touch and see what each of us are doing for our cars
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I finally installed my rear SPC arms last weekend when I swapped over to my Winter tires and damn did that slight negative camber eat away at my Summer tires in the rear. The tread was all even in the rear but it was worn out a lot more than my fronts.
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I'm at ~2.5* camber with toe zero'd out in the rear with an inch drop. We'll see how bad my camber wear gets.
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If I get a chance, I'll take pictures of my front tires compared to my rears on my Summer set. I've got about 3/32 to 4/32 left on my rears and I think my fronts had at least 7 to 8/32 of tread left so the negative camber that I had really chewed out my rears. I just waited too long to swap out the arms even though I knew I was running negative, I won't make that mistake again lol.


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