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Old 04-28-2014, 04:57 PM
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Thanks, man! I'll let you guys know how it goes when I try it.

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Nice little progress thread! I'll be checking in from time to time. I'd love to see you go back to stock wheels, and eventually the coils. Sorry to hear of your tranny issues
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You're in South Florida?!?!
Nope, Las Vegas What made you think Florida?
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That house in the background looks a LOT like the type of new construction we have here in South Florida!
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Love the Blue!
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Vegas.... fukkkk. I went there in the summer with a friend once. GOD DAMN the air was so dry I was cookin' in the heat so bad, and that's coming from a guy from So Cal. Anymore pics of the wood trim?
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Originally Posted by jgood8050
Love the Blue!
Thanks!


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Vegas.... fukkkk. I went there in the summer with a friend once. GOD DAMN the air was so dry I was cookin' in the heat so bad, and that's coming from a guy from So Cal. Anymore pics of the wood trim?
Yeah, I have a few. I only have the center console trim for now though.


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That trim looks a lot better in your car than it did in mine! And yours looks pretty good in mine too

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Originally Posted by cincinattlguy19
That trim looks a lot better in your car than it did in mine! And yours looks pretty good in mine too
Thanks haha I'm diggin' the cf by the way.
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Finally did this!







Blacking out/clearing headlights soon
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Finally did it Cleared and black housings







Super happy with the results
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Just in - "A" caps





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Drop that sucker, put a lip kit on and it'll look a whole bunch better, IMO.
and ..... maybe color key or black out the door handles !!!
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Originally Posted by 3.2TLc
Drop that sucker, put a lip kit on and it'll look a whole bunch better, IMO.
and ..... maybe color key or black out the door handles !!!
Thanks for the I'll add them to my coilover fund hahaha
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Another tiny mod to keep me entertained






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Hey guys, it's been a while

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Old 08-27-2014, 01:28 PM
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Hey guys, it's been a while

Clean!!! Looks good man
Old 08-30-2014, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by mugenspire
Clean!!! Looks good man
Thanks man!

&& coming soon.. haha

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Old 10-09-2014, 05:52 PM
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Hey guys! It's been a while, but I've made some changes!

Blacked out tails

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& New badge

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Just continuing my black theme

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Is that mounted straight or are my eyes screwing with me, well since cincinattlguy19's TL is no longer, looks like I'm the new owner of the brushed steel trim of yours.
Old 10-16-2014, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by KatabaticSaint
Is that mounted straight or are my eyes screwing with me, well since cincinattlguy19's TL is no longer, looks like I'm the new owner of the brushed steel trim of yours.
That was just a quick pic, but I adjusted it. It was slightly tilted, it's not your eyes

Yeah? Haha I didn't know that trim was so popular. It's unfortunate to hear about cincinattlguy19's TL though

On another note, did the fog mod
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Yeah it's a little f***** up so I'll probably sand and wrap it. Because I don't want to ruin my wood grain. Get VLED switch backs and then drive with Fogs and Parking lights on you'll love it. They're pricey I know but I've had mine for 4 years no issues. You will need to T tap an Ohm resistor though so you don't get 'mexi' flash.
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Please lower.
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nice bong i have a very similar one
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nice bong i have a very similar one
Old 10-21-2014, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by KatabaticSaint
Yeah it's a little f***** up so I'll probably sand and wrap it. Because I don't want to ruin my wood grain. Get VLED switch backs and then drive with Fogs and Parking lights on you'll love it. They're pricey I know but I've had mine for 4 years no issues. You will need to T tap an Ohm resistor though so you don't get 'mexi' flash.
Yeah, I'm still working on getting all the wood pieces. Got just the drivers and center so far I don't have the door trim in though, because it wouldn't be symmetrical haha.
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Damn! Good tip! They look dope, I really might get some!
Just T-Tap a 1-Ohm resistor in on the positive cable on each harness? $80 seems worth it, if they're as good as they look on YouTube

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I knooooww I'm still saving for coils, I just refuse to go cheap on suspension on this car.

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Thanks man hahahaha the $20 action-bong that always does the job!
Old 12-11-2014, 03:43 PM
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Merry Christmas everyone!


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Old 04-10-2015, 02:13 PM
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Hey guys!! My TL and I had a very eventful Spring Break!

First off, the big step!

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Coilovers! My girl and I spent a couple days struggling, but we ended up getting them in. Here's how the TL sits now.


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Also...

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Fenders rolled & liners cut!

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Also, did a little painting

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Aaaaaannddddd ... Gave a shot at getting a pearl finish on my engine cover.

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Love the blue in the bay , but you should have hit me up for coils, probably would have been cheaper than those, shipped
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Hey guys

I went lower

Cleared my fogs & got some clear turn signal bulbs. Also did a TypeS badge relo I've been on a Euro-tip lately I guess haha

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Did some good ol' fashion finger-chippin'

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And I got some headers going in tomorrow

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Old 10-03-2015, 10:14 PM
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Intake, I love the sound + the difference in acceleration, and surprisingly feel like I gained some gas mileage

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Besides that, Chillin

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Old 11-02-2015, 11:50 AM
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Crankcase breather, fuck the battery cover , and subs installed

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These babies blast

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Old 05-11-2016, 07:49 PM
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Been a minute. Finally completed my interior
Coincidentally found a TL with tan/wood interior at the junkyard while looking for parts for my girlfriend's Camry. Snagged the wood door trim for 9$ total

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And recently waxed her


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Old 05-11-2016, 08:54 PM
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Nice progress.

I would suggest colour matching the battery cover if you still have it, to match the engine colour.

Thinking of spacers or better offset rims to improve the stance at all?

Do the coils let you go any lower, or no?

Doesn't look like you pulled the fenders, so, that would have to be a consideration if you decide to get lower offset rims/spacers.
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Originally Posted by SykVSyx
Nice progress.

I would suggest colour matching the battery cover if you still have it, to match the engine colour.

Thinking of spacers or better offset rims to improve the stance at all?

Do the coils let you go any lower, or no?

Doesn't look like you pulled the fenders, so, that would have to be a consideration if you decide to get lower offset rims/spacers.
I don't want all that plastic in my bay, so I threw away the battery cover, and also trimmed the box.

My wheels are only 1/2 in wider than OE spec, so of course I'm planning to get a new wheel setup eventually, when my finances permit it

My fenders actually are rolled, the liners have been removed, and tabs have been trimmed all the way around. I made posts about all of this earlier in this thread; if you'd like to look

Coilovers go plenty lower, but at this height, the front fenders still rub at full wheel lock; and when I have anyone in the back, my exhaust scrapes when I accelerate lol
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Ah ok, well, if you aren't fond of all the plastic, then, makes sense.

Saw through the thread, but because your fenders aren't pulled only rolled, that may help with some of your rubbing issues.

What was the spring rate of the coilovers?
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Originally Posted by SykVSyx
Ah ok, well, if you aren't fond of all the plastic, then, makes sense.

Saw through the thread, but because your fenders aren't pulled only rolled, that may help with some of your rubbing issues.

What was the spring rate of the coilovers?
Ohh right well I definitely would love a full pull and flare, but it is pretty expensive as well. I'm hoping after graduation I'll be able to afford these mods for premium fitment

As far as spring rates, they come with 12k and 6k. Is it a good idea to adjust them myself? I've been told not to mess with them haha
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I wouldn't mess with the pre-load, especially if there is still warranty coverage on the coils.

Let the manufacturer do that, that way there is no chance of voiding the warranty.
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Originally Posted by SykVSyx
I wouldn't mess with the pre-load, especially if there is still warranty coverage on the coils.

Let the manufacturer do that, that way there is no chance of voiding the warranty.
Exactly

And as far the plastic, I even tucked the coolant reservoir

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Here's a pic I just went outside and took of my bay haha

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