rockstar143's '04 NBP progress thread (part deux continues after 6 year hiatus)
03-23-2015, 09:03 PM
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Forgot how my TL felt man 
New shots of bumblebee?
New shots of bumblebee?
03-23-2015, 09:45 PM
Yes sir.
03-24-2015, 07:20 PM
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03-24-2015, 07:24 PM
03-29-2015, 03:40 PM
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I see the TL thread is being neglected with the S2K in the drivewayJ, can you shoot me a PM with what I would need to do the tails the way you did them originally? Not the new ones you just put on but the blacked out ones
I'm thinking I might do my front headlights and tails this coming week before I put on my coils, I'm just a little nervous sealing them back up.
03-29-2015, 05:54 PM
Shit, don't be nervous sealing them up. It's cutting them open that's nerve wracking.
Yeah, same thing happened with the old one. TL go put on back burner...but I'm okay with that. At some point in my life, I'm sure I'll HAVE to drive the TL.
I don't know what to tell you, honestly...cut along the seem, don't cut too deep, then cut vertically along your cuts once you separated the shell to get the bezel out. OEM or Depo...eagle eyes and TYC don't allow you to remove the bezel. Back together is same shit, butyl bead down...press together, put 2 screws back in then smooth with your wet finger.
Honestly, if I hadn't already had the experience, I'd send them to Bruce Ack05TL to get em done right.
Yeah, same thing happened with the old one. TL go put on back burner...but I'm okay with that. At some point in my life, I'm sure I'll HAVE to drive the TL.
I don't know what to tell you, honestly...cut along the seem, don't cut too deep, then cut vertically along your cuts once you separated the shell to get the bezel out. OEM or Depo...eagle eyes and TYC don't allow you to remove the bezel. Back together is same shit, butyl bead down...press together, put 2 screws back in then smooth with your wet finger.
Honestly, if I hadn't already had the experience, I'd send them to Bruce Ack05TL to get em done right.
03-29-2015, 07:07 PM
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See sending them state-side means no car for a week at least - Pretty much out of the question for me. I might hold off on the tails and try my hand at the headlights first - at least that doesn't involve taking a dremel to them...
03-30-2015, 07:17 AM
He has an exchange program. You won't have down time.
03-30-2015, 08:33 AM
03-30-2015, 11:42 AM
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lol seems like an increase of people asking about how to do your tail lights recently
03-30-2015, 08:46 PM
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^^^ That's fresh with a "ph"........
03-30-2015, 09:40 PM
It comes in waves...
I know how to do themmm...send them to Ack! :
I know how to do themmm...send them to Ack! :
03-31-2015, 03:39 PM
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03-31-2015, 05:33 PM
Damn Jonz...you wuz holding out!
Thank you!
Thank you!
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03-31-2015, 09:51 PM
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^^^^ +1
04-01-2015, 07:21 AM
The numerical equivalent of "Agreed."
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04-04-2015, 07:38 AM
Thanks, man...
Not gonna lie, after like 10 days, felt great driving the TL again...I love my bitch.
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Not gonna lie, after like 10 days, felt great driving the TL again...I love my bitch.
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04-04-2015, 01:24 PM
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I love the new style better. Still rocking the orange in the Brembos and lugs during the day then at night the amber comes through in the lights; it's the best of both world's.
04-04-2015, 03:22 PM
Awww snap!
Thanks, man!
04-05-2015, 06:41 PM
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Love that shot of the car in the lake......
04-05-2015, 06:45 PM
Steven, you hitting the Robitussin again?!?! 
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04-05-2015, 07:40 PM
Thank you Marco, I do appreciate that very much.
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04-05-2015, 10:48 PM
It's not as pristine as the pictures would leave you believe...
I just wash and use Wolfgang's Deep Gloss Paint Sealant every 3 months.
I just wash and use Wolfgang's Deep Gloss Paint Sealant every 3 months.
04-06-2015, 08:43 PM
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I'm sure it's a LOT better than you give it credit for.
04-06-2015, 08:53 PM
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New tails look good!
Every time you switch up the little things (tails, lugnuts) it reminds me of the feeling you get after brushing your teeth. The teeth are still the same, the car is still the same - but it feels freshhhh. You know?
Every time you switch up the little things (tails, lugnuts) it reminds me of the feeling you get after brushing your teeth. The teeth are still the same, the car is still the same - but it feels freshhhh. You know?
04-07-2015, 07:21 AM
Thanks Aman...I do know! That's why I do it!
04-10-2015, 12:08 PM
04-10-2015, 12:19 PM
Thanks, man...
currently...owning the S2000 has scratched the itch and brought me back to reality. No car payment and 2 reliable Hondas serving very different purposes is something I think I'll be satisfied with for a very long time.
currently...owning the S2000 has scratched the itch and brought me back to reality. No car payment and 2 reliable Hondas serving very different purposes is something I think I'll be satisfied with for a very long time.
04-10-2015, 12:44 PM
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Love the TL...clean as always....
I have never driven the TL on grass, I think am def missing out...lol
I have never driven the TL on grass, I think am def missing out...lol
04-10-2015, 01:28 PM
you usually drink and drive instead? smoking and driving is much safer...try driving on grass, man!
Thanks buddy...I appreciate it.
Thanks buddy...I appreciate it.
04-10-2015, 01:35 PM
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hah...nope, no drinking and driving for me...
wait, 1 beer ain't considered drinking in my books...
wait, 1 beer ain't considered drinking in my books...
04-10-2015, 02:05 PM
Agreed.