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Old May 12, 2012 | 01:56 PM
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Lol! That's ok -- I live with one.
Bahahaha!

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Ha!! I know exactly what you mean about the Civics - Si or no Si. I get that a lot, too, but the worst is my poor boss and is '12 STi.
Oh, I wouldn't wanna be HIM!

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GIGGITY!
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Old May 12, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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^ Nice!

It's weird to me that there's such a lack of camaraderie among Acura drivers here, specifically those with 4G TLs. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one who actively identifies other Acuras on the road - hell, I'll wave at other Acura drivers. They look at me like I've lost my mind and potentially want to rob them.
When I had my 3G TL, I noticed that as well. With the current car, I sometimes get people making their way through traffic to get up next to me to give a thumbs-up, etc. It's funny.
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Old May 13, 2012 | 01:49 AM
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Wow... That is interesting. I know that over the years each vehicle I drive attracts a different type of attention from the individual owners. The lifted Superduty I have gets no attention from the stock Superduty owners, but the lifted trucks always seem to get a wave or a nod in return. The Civic Si gets every little Rickey Racer wanting me to throw down at every traffic light, yet I refrain from collecting any more driving infractions! LMAO!

Wait a minute... You drive a lifted Superduty? Dude you're on AZPSG with me...Small world... anyways Truck owners tend to have better etiquette than car owners in my experiance.
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Old May 13, 2012 | 01:50 AM
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When I had my 3G TL, I noticed that as well. With the current car, I sometimes get people making their way through traffic to get up next to me to give a thumbs-up, etc. It's funny.
I do that now... more trying to find others to join us on here. I talk to any one I can about it...
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Old May 13, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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Wait a minute... You drive a lifted Superduty? Dude you're on AZPSG with me...Small world... anyways Truck owners tend to have better etiquette than car owners in my experiance.
LMAO! You are correct SIR! Yes, I am on AZPSG as well. This is a very small world. Truck guys do have better etiquette than car owners.... HANDS DOWN!
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Old May 13, 2012 | 09:24 PM
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I knew the screen name was familiar when I first saw it.
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Old May 13, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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I knew the screen name was familiar when I first saw it.
Yeah... I use the same screen name on every site I join, makes for easy identification from fellow members.

If i remember correctly, you were buying your home and were looking for appliances. I think you were interested in a washer and dryer I had for sale at one point....I could be wrong
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Old May 14, 2012 | 01:11 AM
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Ya I think so. I ended up getting a set from a family member. I'm the same way, same user name for every site
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Old May 14, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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Anyone have any experience with these guys here? They're in Tempe:

http://www.wheelspecialists.com/

Trying to decide whether to go with them or Vivid for my poor car's desperately-needed H&Rs.
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Old May 14, 2012 | 02:58 PM
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Anyone have any experience with these guys here? They're in Tempe:

http://www.wheelspecialists.com/

Trying to decide whether to go with them or Vivid for my poor car's desperately-needed H&Rs.
Never heard of them. I used GoodSpeed (in Scottsdale) to install my Eibachs on the M5. Not sure if they do work on any Honda/Acura products, though.
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Old May 14, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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Anyone have any experience with these guys here? They're in Tempe:

http://www.wheelspecialists.com/

Trying to decide whether to go with them or Vivid for my poor car's desperately-needed H&Rs.
Wheel Specialists are a pretty good company from what I gather.... They appear to do machine work and wheel repairs as well. Would it make sense to order your needs on line, then find a shop to do the install for ya?
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Old May 14, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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Never heard of them. I used GoodSpeed (in Scottsdale) to install my Eibachs on the M5. Not sure if they do work on any Honda/Acura products, though.
Darn. Looks like they do everything but Acura.

http://www.goodspeedperformance.com/services.php

Thanks for the rec - always looking for new shops that are legit in the valley.
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Old May 14, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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Wheel Specialists are a pretty good company from what I gather.... They appear to do machine work and wheel repairs as well. Would it make sense to order your needs on line, then find a shop to do the install for ya?
Absolutely. I'm a big fan of ordering online @ the best price. I am just not sure where to turn to have the installation done.... Definitely am not getting the dealership involved in this one.

Back in the day, and I'm talking nearly 10 years ago, there was a shop in Mesa called SHO that I took my Accords to. They did excellent work but have long since been gone. Haven't found a replacement ever since, so my cars have been mostly stock. Now that I'm ready to start modding again, I really need a great shop that I trust my baby with.
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Old May 14, 2012 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by birdy*feet
Absolutely. I'm a big fan of ordering online @ the best price. I am just not sure where to turn to have the installation done.... Definitely am not getting the dealership involved in this one.

Back in the day, and I'm talking nearly 10 years ago, there was a shop in Mesa called SHO that I took my Accords to. They did excellent work but have long since been gone. Haven't found a replacement ever since, so my cars have been mostly stock. Now that I'm ready to start modding again, I really need a great shop that I trust my baby with.
You might want to check a shop out called Grunions Customs on Cave Creek Rd. I understand they work on lots of different project vehicles including suspension modifications. Most of what your needing should be direct bolt on stuff.

Back 15 years ago I did my own suspension work on my cars and trucks... Not so much now. These days I spend tons of time and money working on my bikes. I just bought a new bike and stripped it down to a frame and motor to do a full color change and accessory swap-out with my 3 year old bike. I have no idea why I tackle more expensive projects than I ever did before....maybe I am going a lil crazy in da head.
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Old May 14, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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Birdy.... Did you used to be in the car club scene? If so, who did you used to roll with?
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Old May 14, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by i_timmers
You might want to check a shop out called Grunions Customs on Cave Creek Rd. I understand they work on lots of different project vehicles including suspension modifications. Most of what your needing should be direct bolt on stuff.

Back 15 years ago I did my own suspension work on my cars and trucks... Not so much now. These days I spend tons of time and money working on my bikes. I just bought a new bike and stripped it down to a frame and motor to do a full color change and accessory swap-out with my 3 year old bike. I have no idea why I tackle more expensive projects than I ever did before....maybe I am going a lil crazy in da head.
Thanks for the tip -- I'll give them a ring tomorrow. Definitely worth the drive if they do good work.

What kind of bike?

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Birdy.... Did you used to be in the car club scene? If so, who did you used to roll with?
Yes and no..... Idk. My ex and I always had other Honda guys around - you know, always working on something in someone's driveway. It's always been more of a hobby than anything else - I never got into the social aspect, although now that I'm a bit older and - ehem - a little more financially stable than my 19 year old self, I'm really wanting to get more into the social scene.
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Old May 14, 2012 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by birdy*feet
Darn. Looks like they do everything but Acura.

http://www.goodspeedperformance.com/services.php

Thanks for the rec - always looking for new shops that are legit in the valley.
Give 'em a call anyway; ask for Mason. It can't hurt to ask if they'd be willing to do it; I can tell you they do top notch work.
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Old May 14, 2012 | 11:43 PM
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kind of bike?
I'm a Harley Bagger kind of guy... Love the big bikes, mainly the Street Glide!

Originally Posted by birdy*feet
Yes and no..... Idk. My ex and I always had other Honda guys around - you know, always working on something in someone's driveway. It's always been more of a hobby than anything else - I never got into the social aspect, although now that I'm a bit older and - ehem - a little more financially stable than my 19 year old self, I'm really wanting to get more into the social scene.
Quick with the correction on the "older" topic, eh? LMAO! For many years I worked, saved and built a couple nice vehicles myself. I never realized how much money I sunk into those things! Now, I have my limits... and the bikes I have figured out how to NOT lose money on them.

It's been a while since I have been in the social scene as well... Always up to meeting new people!
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Old May 18, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by i_timmers
I'm a Harley Bagger kind of guy... Love the big bikes, mainly the Street Glide!



Quick with the correction on the "older" topic, eh? LMAO! For many years I worked, saved and built a couple nice vehicles myself. I never realized how much money I sunk into those things! Now, I have my limits... and the bikes I have figured out how to NOT lose money on them.

It's been a while since I have been in the social scene as well... Always up to meeting new people!
I keep hoping I'll just randomly run into other Honda/Acura enthusiasts in the Bashas parking lot one day. Lol.
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 01:07 AM
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Hey guys havent been on here in awhile slammed with work... I was just wondering if there's any chance we can all do a meet up sometime soon? Would love to see everyones cars and get to know everyone!


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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 05:05 PM
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hey whats up. I just wanted to check-in and introduce myself to the other AZ ppl's on here. I'm Luke, just got my TL-S a few weeks ago. Had many previous Honda's & Acura's (integras, cl, accord) so been around for a while.
I've been on here for a while to but normally just to look something up or whatever.

Anyhow in case I see ya at some point or there's a meet I just wanted to say hi to everyone in the AZ region.
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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Hi guys I'm new to this forum as well. I live in Goodyear. I just recently purchased a 04 TL. Hope to see some of you guys around the valley sometime.

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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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WEST SIDE!!! Peoria, AZ
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 12:31 AM
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Alright 3 new members in just a few days! Welcome!
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 03:55 PM
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Welcome VANZINE I'm on over in Litchfield park
I've been hoping someone would organize a meet


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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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Welcome VANZINE I'm on over in Litchfield park
I've been hoping someone would organize a meet


3gen 06 tl
Hey, Tony. How's the car treating you?
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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Hey guys, my name is Jake and I am moving to Tucson next month.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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WEST SIDE!!! Peoria, AZ
same here! wonder if we've seen each other before lol.
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 12:34 AM
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Well, guess I won't be joining you guys for an Arizona meet after all. Just traded in the TL this past Saturday. RIP!
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Down for a meet.
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 12:13 AM
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same here! wonder if we've seen each other before lol.
My Tl's the one with the tein stickers on the side and a tuning gruppe sticker on my front windshield. Ive seen some pretty fun TL drivers out here who make a point to blare past me haha
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 11:57 AM
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Anyone located in Phoenix?

I'm moving to Phoenix anyone located there?

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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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Yes, why?
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 03:27 AM
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I have merged your thread with the Arizona Chat thread. Welcome to the valley. There are many of us located here.
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By any chance Anyone have a orange navigation disc for sale in or near tempe?
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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I just moved here to tempe yesterday, I have a 06 tl navi.
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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If you see a white second gen TL driving around with a Domo sticker thats me. I'm out in the west valley.
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Unkn0VV17
If you see a white second gen TL driving around with a Domo sticker thats me. I'm out in the west valley.
I'll be on the lookout, see if u can find white tein stickers on a 3g or front windshield tuning gruppe sticker thats me
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