o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

Well, as some of you know... My car is in pretty rough shape!
Lots of body damage, a relatively sight for sore eyes.

Then there's a few other issues I have at hand...
VSA malfunction, CV boot torn, interior dash LEDs burned out, leather door lining falling off [this damn thing won't freaking stay glued!] and now currently an issue with my extended studs+hub. Fantastic.

So, the TL was officially paid off for in January... and it's time to say goodbye so I thought I'd make this thread. It'll be a look-back from then till now.

My ride before the TL (A hand-me-down, went from my father, to my mother, to my older sister, then to me). We had this car in the family before I was born until I was 19 years old.
1989 Oldsmobile 3.5L (automatic) Cutlass Supreme



And now the TL




Then I got a DSLR...



Then I started learning better about night photography.






Quickly went to purchase an AEM intake and P2R TB Spacer from XLR8. No pics of that.

Moved to another city for school... Then I did headlights and the shark-mouth-grille mod, a skunk2 shift knob and a CF duct all at once.






I also then bought ATLP quads and an ATLP race pipe. No pics of that in particular.

Then decided to move to Windsor...







Decided to upgrade some lighting.



This neat little trick caused a lot of trucks to turn their tailgator-light on me.
It was my DRLs powered to 100% and on only when my lows were.
You can clearly see my low-beam vs DRL..

With the highs on:


The day after I decided to do a dyno for fun.



Then a week later decided to fix my light problem and add switchbacks.
Legacy fog projectors up top and Lexus fog projectors down below.







Lowered the TL on Tein S-techs+Tokico Blues.
Then tried adding an S2K splitter with a replica a-spec lip.


Went to Can-Am a while after.



Decided to get a replica roof spoiler from a Mercedes.
Did my best to make it fit the TL.
After the work:




Then I got my Acurazine sticker. Along with the start of my rear bumper+trunk damage.




Forgot when, but decided it was time to do my tail lights.
The lights came out horrible as they were all 'pre-cut' by another member. I bought all his spare parts and tail lights and assembled what I could with them.







Went on a trip to Windsor and back to Toronto... had my buddy drive so I could stick my body out the TL and take a few "rolling shots".
We were travelling about 80km/h on the highway.



Here's one I did of the same concept, but at 25km/h in my buddy's lancer [with my other friends]



Then most recent mod...
Bought rims almost a year ago (April). I also plasti-dipped the roof black to help prevent rusting [had a rust spot by the window]. Had to add 15mm spacers in the front to clear my Brembos.








The only mod I did since the wheels were getting a plug-n-play reverse HID kit. But I didn't wire up the ballasts with a relay... so I ran only on HID with a high powered Cree LED. It worked while for a while until something blew on the HID [didn't diagnost it yet].

Oh yeah! I also lost a side skirt and brand new fender liners back in June...


I ended up buying replacement parts (the A-Spec kit) from Bruce [AckTL05] but never installed them.

Well, there was this back in October...
But I never installed it or painted it.










I had the bumper in my room, until yesterday [it's no longer in my posession].
So I don't know why... but then this happened during the two weeks it sat in my room.




And now I leave you with my car kicking into VTEC.

Thanks for looking!

I currently no longer have the TL in my possession... Currently looking into other means of transportation for the time being. Maybe I'll invest in the public limo.

Noober

iTrader: (7)

Your TL has seen better days.

24no7

iTrader: (2)

Sad to see this car going

Btw did you modify the splitter?

SharksBreath

iTrader: (33)

IamaTL

that is one crazy ass TL

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Unique, indeed.

Abe_Froman

iTrader: (5)

I think its cool you used your TL as sort of a "beater" but added a sick exhaust to entertain yourself. You're probably going to offend a lot of people for doing that even though the 3G TL is almost a decade old.

Joneill44

To each is their own. Hopefully it finds a good owner

04WDPSeDaN

iTrader: (1)

I always loved that you were always adventurous in doing modifications most won't attempt to do. I always loved those tail lights!! If you part ways with them, let me know.

cazio

iTrader: (3)

are u guys for real!? this thing looks hacked together with duct tape and liquid nails. I'm almost embarrassed to own a 3G after seeing this thread. but good job though bro

ebelp

ArthurL

iTrader: (4)

Best of luck with the new ride man. Let us know what you pick up.

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

It definitely has! But there's sort of a reason for the neglect. Sort of.

I gave up on the front splitter long ago actually lol.
I have a new idea... involves making it from scratch. Just need resources and I'm sure I can make it happen, for real this time.

lol,

Hahah... crazy, that's a new one. Thanks? Maybe? I think?

Thanks Steven!

Hahah the TL wasn't intentionally meant to be a beater... but it was my only car. The ATLPs are definitely a sick exhaust! I've been thinking about the JPipe [ATLP vs RV6] and the precats... but then I decided against it.



Thanks! Love your TL too by the way! Your engine bay is suh-weeeeet!!
I tried to make my TL different from others but unique to me.
And trust me... You don't want the tail lights. They are in horrible condition due to the cuts the original person made. His cuts were HUGE and not uniform... it caused silicone and epoxy to leak through the housing. It's not noticeable until you're relatively close though.

lol! That's a bit harsh but yes... the TL was in a rough state [body wise]. It's been through some abuse, mainly others hitting my [parked] car. But, it wasn't a reason I should have neglected the paint as I did.

I lol'd.

Oh... I'm pretty sure you will all be plenty surprised.
Let's just say, maybe I made this thread a little premature...

SharksBreath

iTrader: (33)

^you're a good sport.

best of luck to you in whatever you end up with!

ladiesman217

Calm your panties your talking as if the TL's on the same level as a Rolls Royce; I've seen TLs riced out with my very own eyes especially more than ever these days. Oh, and that's not to say 04komodo's car is trash, he experimented with a lot of mods most members wouldn't even touch, so kudos to him for that.

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

thanks! Cant please everyone but i can please myself
and again, pretty sure you guys will be plenty surprised!

thanks hahah but no worries... Everyone has their own opinion. Besides, im no brooklyns finest TL so im not worrying much. :p




and small update! I'll have something to drive and show you guys on March 1. It was supposed to be this weekend or Monday but a few complications came up. For those who joined the thread, thanks, and stay tuned...

Bankz

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

lol

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

New ride is almost ready to pick up. Waiting on a few things.
Not sure if I should post a tease pic or not...

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

dew et

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

It's not SSM/ASM...

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

Type-S front bumper and A-Spec kit?

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

Refresh! Added a small caption =p

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

Edited my post too

Is that a matte color? I thought you were getting a different car

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

hah I just noticed!

No it's not matte actually... although it's not too late.
Probably going to with gloss to make the color pop...

New car would be nice, heheh... but no I just ended up with a repaint. Just tried to word things to make it seem like a new, different, car is coming =p

I'm not exactly sure how the car is turning out to be honest. I left it in another city--in another province. It's been two weeks. I'm still waiting for it to be finished and then I'll get to pick it up!

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

You guys remember my messed up rear-end?



Well... here's another, more revealing tease.
Fixed up the rear:

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

MOAR! Or, at least, the rest of what the painter sent me:




and the work that was being done:





Apparently removing plastidp from the roof is a bitch...



I should be able to pick up the TL on Friday or Saturday.
I have the rest of the pieces at home...
TL-S fog inserts, TL-S V-Trim Grille...

In fact, I have my hands full with a lot of upcoming mods.
If you look carefully in this pic you'll see SOME of the things I have in store:

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

Damn this is going to turn out great! If you don't mind me asking, about how much is all of this work running you? PM if you would like.

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

Cost me $1,600 CAD for the whole shebang.
The only downside is that we wasted a day or two of work due to complications about the paint I previously wanted.
The painter is my buddy's friend, who I was friends with since grade 10.
His dad works at a body shop... he's essentially doing this on his spare time for me.

dontTL'em'nothing

iTrader: (3)

I think you should keep it, to me it seems like a lot of work to sell it. In the end I believe you will truly fall in love with it again. Either way good luck with it

guitarplayer16

iTrader: (8)

Keep the pictures coming!
I've been waiting for the day that you'd get everything fixed up!

I need body work done on my TL too!

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

Thanks for the kind words! But I think you need to re-read the last dozen posts or so

Sup GP!
Sorry hahah no more photos...

BUT this weekend, I promise you there will be lots of them!
I'm going to try my hand at photography again [haven't shot a picture in 2 years now]... and I asked my buddy [who does wedding videos/photos] to help shoot my car this weekend.

I'll keep everyone posted!

Also, if you need body work and don't mind abandoning it in Windsor for a while--I'll hook you up with my hook up!


And here are some REALLY bad pics of my buddy's dad's work:
My friend's 6G Celica before:


after--probably the worst comparison photo ever (he doesn't have day photos):

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

Just saw your edit!
haha yeah... there was a reason for the neglect---although that shouldn't really be a good thing.

And when you edited a photo of mine before, I was DYING to get it repainted and now I finally got the chance to! =]

dontTL'em'nothing

iTrader: (3)

well damn it you had me going up until post 25 i see what you did there lol.

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

Hahah that was part of the plan!



And ugh, so storm today and yesterday. It's EXTREMELY slushy out here in Toronto (Scarborough for me). Probably about 1-1.5" of slush!

On a side note, I'm loving my cellphone even more everytime I use it. I took this photo from my phone at 1:45am outside of my apartment... in the darkness.

24no7

iTrader: (2)

Now you are talking boy! can't wait to see the car done with the new paint

BTW, regarding the pic you said to take a good look at to see your coming mods... well



can't see shit......

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

Thanks! I'm excited! One more day and I get to see my TL again!

And odd, pic works for me.


There's actually probably two things to really note in that pic, besides the carbon-grille which I already revealed.
But the two things are related to one particular thing...

Aside from that, I have a few other things coming =p

ALSO Luk DMFW and Luk clutch kit has been ordered... arriving in 15 days. Finally going to get some power back!

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

Update!
Clearcoat has been applied... car is in the baking stage.







Photos are taken with an iPhone 4, maybe 4-s. Not my pics by the way, again just what the painter is sending me.

Roof hasn't been sprayed black yet. Darn =t

TegoTL

jealous!!!!

Have to get a quote to get my Type S A-Spec kit painted, ASM is discontinued.