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Old 10-20-2010, 09:21 AM
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Been away from the forum a lil bit, but not a sranger or neglecting my TL... My fiance' backed into a parked car and only scratched the bumper and I removed the ACURA and the TL badges and when I did it peeled some clear. So I have been a lil upset in my quest to mod. So, I had the trunk shaved and painted and bumper entirely repainted along with the Aspec front lip added on, front grill murdered out, Type S/Aspec trunk deck lid lip added, my roof spoiler painted and installed and finally my TYPE S tails installed... All Thanks to Joe at 813Customs here in Tampa,Fl...

Life is good

More to come along the way... (rims next...)




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Old 10-20-2010, 11:23 AM
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Car Looks clean, what roof spoiler is that and where did you get it ?
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Originally Posted by Dat Boi Ralph
Car Looks clean, what roof spoiler is that and where did you get it ?
Thats the ATLP V1 Roof spoiler.


The car looks clean Jay, I would recommend you buy suspension before you get the wheels! Save up for some coilovers!

I got the ATLP roof spoiler sitting in my shed house
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Nice, clean ride. I like that you didn't black out the headlights or tails...custom, but not too cliche'd.
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That grill is fire...I like it alot!!! Roof spoiler is pretty sick!
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Originally Posted by Chessie724
Nice, clean ride. I like that you didn't black out the headlights or tails...custom, but not too cliche'd.
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dont go that route...
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Nicely done Jay. All the mods are spot-on. Hey, consider lowering it-and you'll be golden!
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Car looks good!

Needs to rest of the A-Spec though.
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Damn nice looking TL man!
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-Looks good! What % tint do you have? And also how much did it cost to have the front grille painted black? I have a NBP as well
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Thanks to all... and since I do not know how to MUTI-QUOTE every inq on one reply...Here we go

Thanks for all the comments! It does look GREAT! and almost as if was a entirely different or new car! Yes the roof spoiler is ATLP V1 as mentioned above. As for the cost of painting the grille? IDK... I was given a package deal for it all if paid in cash $750.00! So it included the grille. But I did ask awhile back individually and I believe I was quoted $150-200.00. But don't exactly quote me on that.

As for the present mods. YES! That was my exact path taken after being a member here and always snooping around the forum and pics. I realized I did not want smoke tail or even custom ones for that matter and didn't want anything done different to my head lights either. My goal was to set it all off without effecting or altering oem lighting. So the only thing I did was get rid of my tinted tails I did have and swapped them out for brand new oem TYPE S tails. I still like change but I like to change with simple mods and not to JDM Y0! or ricey. I am wanting to keep it in the realm or a sport sedan (EURO) look... If possible. LOL! As for the tint, .05% (LIMO) tint FTMFW!

Finally, my next mods are suspension (TEIN C/O's) and wheels/tires and maybe along the way a AEM CAI.

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very nice! where did you get the type s decklid lip spoiler? I've seen 4 different sellers on ebay who have it but haven't checked into the site sponsors yet.
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Originally Posted by CzarV
very nice! where did you get the type s decklid lip spoiler? I've seen 4 different sellers on ebay who have it but haven't checked into the site sponsors yet.
No...Not ebay... I bought everything here on ACURAzine... Except the front lip... I scored that at FERMAN ACURA Tampa, Fl. the parts dept. rec'd the wrong color for a order that was placed for someone else and my friend called me and told me they dont want to send it back and it so happens to be my color and I would be able to pick it up for a discount... SCORE!!! Brand New out the box! $250.00 Cash!
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Lookin good! I love the roof spoiler and grille.
I would get the rest of the gound effect kit... it always looks half done and wierd without the whole kit!
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Originally Posted by JayVee
Thanks to all... and since I do not know how to MUTI-QUOTE every inq on one reply.


Jay, in the lower right hand corner of every post are 3 icons. The middle icon is the "multi-quote" icon. Just click on all of the posts you'd like to comment on. But the last quote you'll be commenting on, use the regular "reply" icon.
Old 10-22-2010, 02:35 AM
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Thanks! ^

BTW... I forgot... one last lil detail that was done by request of me when it went to the shop... The trim pc right above the lic. plate and under the "A" badge in the rear trunk. I had that painted NBP also. Its such a small detail. But still really finished the rear with that clean murdered shaven look.
Old 10-25-2010, 04:42 AM
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just posted a WTB thread for some TYPE-S rear side markers so I can get rid of the cheapo tinted ones I have now...HELP! lol...Thanks!
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black it out!
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The car is blacked out... But I want the TYPE-S rear side markers so they match all the way around.
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Car looks good so far I have some 19 inch ame fx in ash metal that would look real good on your car
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Hmmmmm Show me!
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Originally Posted by JayVee
No...Not ebay... I bought everything here on ACURAzine... Except the front lip... I scored that at FERMAN ACURA Tampa, Fl. the parts dept. rec'd the wrong color for a order that was placed for someone else and my friend called me and told me they dont want to send it back and it so happens to be my color and I would be able to pick it up for a discount... SCORE!!! Brand New out the box! $250.00 Cash!

You're welcome
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Carr is looking like crao now IMO... Grille is chipping some, even after 2 visits to repair it. The rear deck lid won't stay down since the passenger side end of the deck lid lip tab broke. And as for the V1 roof wing... That sucks also! Well, it will be under the knife again soon once I find a reputable shop that can gaurantee their work and be sure they can get it just how I want it or how its suppose to look! ...and still no luck with rims although I am searching, again!

Does anyone have any tips regarding the front grille painted? I really would like to keep the original grille and emblem but may consider the SHARK mouth grille just so I don't have this issue with re-touchin or chipping paint issues. The local shop 813 Customs painted this 2x and said they used BULLY DOG prep/primer and done all that can be done...anyone???

* Will post new pics soon. *

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Ok... Starting this thread over without starting this thread over...makes any scense? LOL! Now, catching everyone up to speed and starting from when and how it all started...

When I first posted this thread... I already did some minor work and purchases as mentioned above ^ (Type-S tails, A-Spec rear deck lid and ATLP V1 Roof wing...) but since deleted the pics from my photobucket. Before I did all that, my TL started off as a bone STOCK Acura TL Base Model NBP. Got bored with being so plain-Jane stock so this is what I did within a few weeks of owning the TL.






Yeah Yeah... I know... Yuk! Bluh! ^ LOL! As mentioned above, I removed the smoked tinted tails for some TL-S tails, added a A-Spec front lip, A-Spec rear deck lip. ATLP Roof wing and Murdered NBP out all the silver trim of the TL.... Then as the post above, all that work went to crap and hell! Poor prep and craftmanship on behalf of 813Customs.

Updated to the date ~ Car was dropped off at ADVANCE TECHNOLOGIES today 10/28/2011. After the horror and destruction within months of the work that 813Customs did, I am now confident all will be done and done CORRECTLY! (Not to mention "LIFETIME WARRANTY on ALL Paint and REPAIRS" written on my invoice helps...) Also to follow within the next couple weeks:

* PAINT & REPAIRS to body/custom trims
* TEIN SS Springs
* HONDA/ACURA OEM Window Visors
* 19in x 9.5 +40 AXIS "Power" Matte Gunmetal wheels & Tires

...Can't wait

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Looking good

Sorry things didnt work out with the ATLP V1 roof spoiler.

Even though it wasnt my fault but to make things a tad better, I can black out your headlights free of charge if you are interested. Just send them over whilst the car is in the shop and I'll take care of them in the mean time.
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Wow, thats quite a gesture of u JnC... I will keep that in mind and keep u posted. Thats funny u offered that cuz that is my exact next mods next. And I guess this would be the perfect time since they are removing the front end anyways. I will be sure to call over there tomorrow to see if they can remove them for me. As for the wing... Yeah it really sucks. I don't think your fault. ATLP just didnt make a really GOOD product as they are known for. I guess that is why they made the V2. IMO I like the V1 more aggressive look. ADV TECH. says they can fix it. Some tweeking and shaving and maybe a few sheets of layering fiberglass... But he assures he will make it right. We will see. It would be nice if they can reconstruct the flaws with keeping the styling and integrity. Anyways...I will follow up tomorrow regarding what you offered. Real CLASS ACT! Thanks!
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well... $1000 later...and here she is...Repainted the roof, hood, trunk, rear bumper, tweeked and rubbed the ATLP wing in better shape as well as any needed fading and blending to all areas and repairs. LOOKS GREAT! The TEIN SS springs were also installed. I am loving the drop of these springs and the ride is not bad either, pretty good. NEXT...Wheels! Coming Soon!

Sorry for the sucky phone pics...Better ones to come.



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any pics ? =)
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wheres the pics...

and needs wheels. like axis pentagons
Old 11-04-2011, 09:18 PM
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what the hell happen??? I posted them with img tags from PhotoBucket... Here they go again...


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Originally Posted by SCS15
wheres the pics...

and needs wheels. like axis pentagons
LOL! Sorry Dude... Just finalized the week long agreement and couple days negotiation back and fourth between TLDream and I... PAYPAL PAID!
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/axis-power-wheels-19x9-5-40-2-sets-hyper-silver-graphite-821981/
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Nice! I'll have to take a closer look at the car here sometime soon.
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Originally Posted by 1hellaTL-S
Nice! I'll have to take a closer look at the car here sometime soon.
We def must get together sometime Vance... for Ol time sake. And at that same time, I must check out the LUCKY TL-S u picked up yourself.
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Maybe tomorrow, I will install my HONDA/ACURA OEM Window Visors. Yay!
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A few pics after the 1week later visit at the shop for a wash and wax since the paint and touch ups.






My AXIS "POWER" Flat Gunmetal will arrive tomorrow via FedEx.
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Oh...yeah, before some highly detailed observant member tells me... Yes, I have BAD condensation and a leaking lense on my driver side headlight... I need to get it fixed ASAP! But just can't find the down tip to be without my car functional 100% while removing and waiting for JnC or AckTL05... I am planning to get the headlights blacked out and modded. Thanks!


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