2010 SH-AWD restoration and progress thread.
10-05-2013, 09:50 PM
#121
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No more yellow fogs.
I always used HID kits for fogs and constantly had issues with either bulbs or ballasts going out and misfiring, so this time decided to try something different to get rid of yellow (im a sucker for all white matching set up). Ended up ordering CREE LED bulbs that came with capacitors.
I like the white and clean look. Still waiting for my philips 6000k low beam to come in and then it will all match. Gotta say the light output on these LED bulbs is about 65% of the regular bulb so I'm contemplating to just throw HID kit but does anyone know of a good reliable kit that they had luck with? I would appreciate any info. Thanks.
I always used HID kits for fogs and constantly had issues with either bulbs or ballasts going out and misfiring, so this time decided to try something different to get rid of yellow (im a sucker for all white matching set up). Ended up ordering CREE LED bulbs that came with capacitors.
I like the white and clean look. Still waiting for my philips 6000k low beam to come in and then it will all match. Gotta say the light output on these LED bulbs is about 65% of the regular bulb so I'm contemplating to just throw HID kit but does anyone know of a good reliable kit that they had luck with? I would appreciate any info. Thanks.
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10-07-2013, 09:48 PM
#122
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My friend pointed out yesterday that my exhaust was moving a lot while driving over bumps etc so i spent a little time today to make it more stiff and while at it ended up raising mufflers as far as i could so they are a lot closer to the bumper than before. Seems cleaner.
Still waiting for my painted roof spoiler to come in. Also getting car tinted 35% all around this Friday.
Put in an order for these boys as well (20mm). Should poke factory 18s out a bit.
Taking my accord to the auction next week, my brother is between cars so I let him drive it and now that his new one is almost ready I can sell the accord and have money for full lip, wheels and coils.
Still waiting for my painted roof spoiler to come in. Also getting car tinted 35% all around this Friday.
Put in an order for these boys as well (20mm). Should poke factory 18s out a bit.
Taking my accord to the auction next week, my brother is between cars so I let him drive it and now that his new one is almost ready I can sell the accord and have money for full lip, wheels and coils.
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10-09-2013, 06:43 PM
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Roof spoiler went on today.
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10-09-2013, 08:15 PM
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Roof spoiler always does a TL good.
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10-11-2013, 10:17 PM
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why didn't you just use a 2012+ Rear? looks much better.. especially with a rear-totaled car, I would take a chance and get rid of that monstrosity of a 2010 rear. lol
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10-12-2013, 01:51 AM
#129
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Nice job on the restoration, Grigio!
That exhaust from the back looks pretty damn good. If it was me, I would just keep that exhaust over the ATLP you plan to buy. I would get the pipes redone at another shop tho and since you live in a snowy state, have the pipes and welds painted black as protection and cleaner look.
That exhaust from the back looks pretty damn good. If it was me, I would just keep that exhaust over the ATLP you plan to buy. I would get the pipes redone at another shop tho and since you live in a snowy state, have the pipes and welds painted black as protection and cleaner look.
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10-13-2013, 07:45 PM
#132
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Shawdi got some tint! 35% all around. It's amazing what some tint can do to a car.
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10-13-2013, 09:04 PM
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What happened to the white fogs? The pic with the tint has 'em back at yellow.
Nick
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10-13-2013, 09:12 PM
#134
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When I was replacing low beam hid bulbs with new philips 6000k decided to put factory bulbs in fogs and I actually like the slight hint of blue on top vs yellow on the bottom. I might still get HID for fogs but cops gave me problems in the past for it so might reconsider and just keep the current set up permanently.
10-14-2013, 08:18 PM
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Looks good-tint is always my first mod.
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10-14-2013, 10:08 PM
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As soon as my accord is sold I'm getting coils, wheels and full lip, but non of it will go on til spring. Currently doing my research on wheels and coils. Def no springs. All my friends and I personally went through the whole get springs, go through the trouble of putting them on and eventually get coils later cause shocks were blowing out.
My current fall/winter to do list:
20mm spacers, oem mudguards, single 12" subwoofer professionally installed and carpeted on the side of the trunk, color matched carbon fiber outer grill wrap (maybe), laminx tails. Boring stuff, spring will be fun though
My current fall/winter to do list:
20mm spacers, oem mudguards, single 12" subwoofer professionally installed and carpeted on the side of the trunk, color matched carbon fiber outer grill wrap (maybe), laminx tails. Boring stuff, spring will be fun though
10-14-2013, 10:28 PM
#138
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I gott say though... don't think I'll ever get tired if this ass lol
10-15-2013, 12:41 PM
#139
I totally disagree with this comment. The new rear-end took all the aggressiveness out of the styling of the rear of the vehicle. Might as well be an accord rear end.
10-15-2013, 01:47 PM
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When I was replacing low beam hid bulbs with new philips 6000k decided to put factory bulbs in fogs and I actually like the slight hint of blue on top vs yellow on the bottom. I might still get HID for fogs but cops gave me problems in the past for it so might reconsider and just keep the current set up permanently.
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10-16-2013, 07:11 PM
#142
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Apparently in PA if you have HIDs in your fogs (specially yellow) they are considered to be flood lights and for off road use only. I got pulled over twice on my accord for 3000k HIDs, my friends got plenty of warnings also.
10-16-2013, 07:13 PM
#143
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Curves
10-16-2013, 09:36 PM
#144
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The 4G TL has so much sex appeal, I get stopped all the time and the first thing that comes out of their mouth is, you car looks sexy or that's a sexy looking car. It's a great looking car keep up the good work.
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10-17-2013, 09:57 PM
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10-20-2013, 04:05 PM
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Awesome work! Just joined the forum and came across this thread. It's great to see guys doing great work like this! Just have a question about the different tail lights, I just bought my first Acura TL this last Thursday, 2012 TL advance. The tail light that came on the car are the ones for a per 2012. Did some of the '12 tl come with per '12 tail lights? Thanks!
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10-26-2013, 07:10 PM
#151
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Hey guys need help. Just bought an extra grill and deciding what to do with it. Which do you prefer out of the 3?
10-27-2013, 12:15 PM
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Great Job Anton! Recently got the same model/color TL for my dad with front left damage... thinking about starting a new thread like you
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10-27-2013, 03:10 PM
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