Austin519

NOVAwhiteTypeS:
Yeah I have the NSX font...to bad whoever made it had the acura symbol as an A (stupid stupid stupid)...So I dunno what I'll do about that.

Teong Chai, Webtoker,CL-Super:
Of course you need them shipped to Houston I need mine shipped to Austin, others to Chicago blah blah blah...

Austin519

DeLucCL-S

Im looking forward to seeing a finished product...i've been wanting "ACURA'/TYPE-S" door sill for so long now....
Im hearing APril 20th?...is this correct??

Whenever it is...COUNT ME IN!!!!!!!!

Mad Props for those working hard on this!

DeLucCL-S

Im sure this has been posted before..but im posting again anyway,

I was just at my Acura dealer getting service done and was snooping around the lot looking at the RSX-S.....

23k RSX has "RSX" DOOR SILLS!!!

i dont get it..put it on the cheaper cars and not the more expensive, luxury minded CL/TL????

prolly old news..but new to me.

mariner

I'd like to order a set. Type S pls!

Austin519

Update Update

1) Okay I need to make two things clear after getting a few PMs and the posts here on this. THESE ARE NOT ALL BEING SHIPPED TO CHICAGO. There was just a group who's having a meet april 20 in chicago and wants it then to show it off. These will be drop shipped directly to your address...don't worry.

2) The second thing...I am trying to get it done sometime between now and April 20. The reason I even MENTION that date is again, because of the guys meeting in Chicago...I'm not promising that date or anything...hell it may happen next week...it may happen in a few weeks...the manufacturer determines that...all I can do is bother him.

3) Now...with both of those things said...I'm going to go ahead and post a poll about the different ideas for trim engraving...I think these ideas below encompass everything:

All:
ACURA
ACURA CL

Type S:
ACURA CL-S
ACURA CL (Type S Symbol)
TYPE S

Having just CL TYPE S or CL (Type S Symbol) I seriously doubt will look good...nor will the symbol by itself. So let's stick with these. The poll is here:

http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...threadid=66226

Please everyone vote...I will look at the poll on Friday to determine the engravings...

4) Next...I have PICTURES of the metal samples now!!! Woohoo. Because I know that this will be using a lot of bandwidth...I've uploaded it to a college account...feel free the view the samples. I have included the small pictures as image tags...the larger ones are the links. Just so you know this is only 4 of the pieces...I showed jyang411 (my neighbor) the fifth piece...which is the actual brushed aluminum piece...and now I can't find it...I think it's in my car somewhere.

5) I have a design for the sills...that I am also placing on the server so as not to use bandwidth. The design is actually for TL but it will look the same for CLers. Tell me what you guys think. And if you want to tell me I did a good job doing the designs from scratch and spending a long time making it look perfect...I'd definitely appreciate the votes of confidence (I can just hear it now...everyone hates it ).

6) Here are all the pictures:

Sample 1:

http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/a...m/Dsc00006.jpg


http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/a...m/Dsc00007.jpg


http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/a...m/Dsc00008.jpg

Sample 2:

http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/a...m/Dsc00009.jpg


http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/a...m/Dsc00010.jpg

Sample 3:

http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/a...m/Dsc00011.jpg


http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/a...m/Dsc00012.jpg


http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/a...m/Dsc00013.jpg

Sample 4:

http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/a...m/Dsc00014.jpg


http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/a...m/Dsc00015.jpg

Designs:
Premium:

http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/acura/sills/tl1.jpg

Type S:

http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/acura/sills/tls6.jpg

Rears:

http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/acura/sills/rear.jpg

Cheers all,
Austin519

rominl

everything looks good austin, can't wait for the real thing to come

Austin519

One thing I forgot to mention...

Whoever the first gen CL guy was who was supposed to get in touch with Jeff, the manufacturer...you done did a bad thing...you said you didn't want to drive all the way out...and you wanted to meet at a mall or something? Well, Jeff showed up and waited on you for forty minutes then left...so so far you first gen'ers don't have anyone to be measured...and that means no sills so far. I didn't hear about this until yesterday via email from the manufacturer. So whoever it was who was supposed to do that let me know ASAP...because the first gen prototyper position is up for grabs...you have to:

1) Live in or be willing to drive to Atlanta, GA
2) Be able to devote an hour or so of your time
3) Drive out to the manufacturer's place (not too far out)
4) Be willing to receive a free sill kit and be the first person to have your sills on!

Anyone interested let me know...I need someone this week...like TOMORROW if possible. They can measure on the weekends, late at night, or whatever. Send me a PM, an email at Austin519@aol.com, or get me on AIM as Austin519...let me know guys...otherwise the first gen stuff may never get made...

Austin519

AtlCl

Hey Austin, I will call Jeff today and try to figure this out with him. I have his number and will call him after 9am today.

Dom418

AUSTIN519:

"You did a good job doing the designs from scratch and spending a long time making it look perfect...you should definitely appreciate the votes of confidence...."

NOLACLS

Austin....damn fine job there man...that looks great! I would definetly go with the brushed alumn. look!!!!


Keep us updated on the progress!

GMAN

Definitely am interested in the door sill Soopa. Let me know when available.

Thanks

Collective27

Austin, great job, i love the brushed alluminum look, thats gonna look great with my brushed aluuminum trim on the 6 speed Great Job

briancl

for the cl-p, i think both acura or acura cl would look sweet! can't wait til the day comes. thanks for everything.

-briancl

madmax-cl

I like this design for the CL of course in brushed aluuminum. I can't wait 'till this shiznit is done. Thanx a ton Austin. Your doing a GREAT job for all of us. You deserve a trophy or something,!

Austin519

AtlCl:
Ah ok nevermind then. Thanks for the prompt reply . I had a guy email me as well...I assume that was you? Let me know about any progress...

The prototyper position is closed

Everyone else:
I appreciate the votes of confidence...here are the designs for the CLers

Premium:

http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/acura/sills/cl1.jpg

Type S:

http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/acura/sills/cls1.jpg

Acura:

http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/a...lls/acura1.jpg

Austin519

NYKEEROCKA

yes the acura cl would work just fine, that is exactly what i wanted..

NOLACLS

That looks like a winner austin!!!!!!!!!

madmax-cl

This one is great! I probably think the most Type S'ers would like this.

Austin519

I'm thinking about copyrighting this or making an exclusive deal with the manufacturer or something...I don't want certain someones who took over my old thread to profit off my idea What do you guys think?

Austin519

NOLACLS

Go for it...protect your idea...and the sell it to acura for some big bucks

DeLucCL-S

GREAT JOB AUSTIN!!!!

I cant decide i like the ---A C U R A CL -S------ or the
---A C U R A---- sills better?!?!?!?!?!?!?

BOTH LOOK GREAT THOUGH

autophile1

Should have done this BEFORE you posted them...

Bryan

Austin519

DeLucCL-S:
Heh heh heh.

autophile1:
Not worried bud Spoke with the manufacturer...anyone else selling these using the manufacturer will have to make a different design...we're deciding if we really want to do this...I think I do though . No more profiteering off my free efforts!

Austin519

Austin519

Oh yeah...new development. This groupbuy is also now including TL and TLS guys...so tell all your friends. If you want to buy direct from the manufacturer...then this is where you do it! Cheers all,

Austin519

Austin519

And as a grand finale...here is the fifth and final sample...this is the one I believe all of our kits will be made out of (if not I will request it...it's the best looking piece). Although I have it up against the shift plate trim...and it looks to be of similar color...trust me it's not...it's much lighter and more metallic...enjoy...


http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/a...m/DSC00001.jpg


http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/a...m/DSC00002.jpg


http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/a...m/DSC00003.jpg

Austin519

NOLACLS

So when can we expect the first prototype pic of one so we can get this thing rolling?

Austin519

NOLACLS:
Isn't that the question of the hour? Hopefully next week. I will be talking to the manufacturer today or tomorrow about that.

Austin519

NOLACLS

yeah I guess your right....it up there with "when will the RES be out" Just keep up the good work!

Also...what did we decide on the means of attachment (would like to not have to sift through 18 pages of stuff)?? Will this just be a piece smaller than the plastic one we have now and it will just screw on??

Austin519

NOLACLS:
Ha well go sift through it I had to! Most of it is just people saying "count me in, I want Type S" or whatever. But you can get either 3M tape on, or screw on...but understand the tape is very strong, and with screw on you have to drill holes in the plastic...

Austin519

madmax-cl

Trust Austin, the tape is better because you don't want to ruin your plastic molding!!!

Austin519

madmax-cl:
Exactly...unless you plan on running your car until it dies...I would suggest the tape. I have samples sitting here of the metal with the 3M backing...trust me it'll hold up. Once you drill holes into your car that means either 1) pray that when you resell it they like the look or 2) get ready to buy new parts, marked up by Acura (more likely). But yeah, if you're going to keep the car for a long time...you may want to...and the screws would look very professional...it's up to you.

Austin519

NOLACLS

So when we order them we can ask for either sticker or screw down?? I dont car whtch one...as long as it looks good and holds up.

madmax-cl

Do the tape, it's better overall!

kensteele

If you choose to use the screws, I believe the OEM door sills are about $12 apiece, so if you damage them or need to replace them, I don't think it will be that expensive.

Austin519

NOLACLS:
That is correct. You can specify.

kensteele:
If that's the case...then well I'll see how my prototype goes and advise you guys one way or the other. If the tape is enough I'll let everyone know.

Austin519

NOLACLS

Great...keep us posted...one more quick one (I hope this wasn't already answered) so you are going to get a prototype and install it...then we are going to see pics of them on your car....then we can order...but is this the only time we can order or can we order at any time after the prototype is approved??

Are you getting the screw down, stick down, or both for the prototypes to try??

Austin519

NOLACLS:
I sure will. It actually was answered but no big deal. Yes, I will get my TL prototypes for trim and sills...put them on...test them out for a day, and take a lot of pictures. The CL stuff will be the same. Then I will post all about it...installing them...how well they stick etc...and the quality. You can order anytime after directly from the manufacturer...and not have any markup. I'm sure third parties will carry them...but marked up. But you may not get the same price as you would in this groupbuy.

I'm only getting the stick downs...I don't want to destroy my sills

Austin519

NOLACLS

Great....you da man

kensteele

System Name\Component : FLOOR MAT
RETURN TO CHOOSING A SYSTEM\COMPONENT FOR : CL

Product No. Illustration No. Required Qty. Description List Price Our Price Special Price Click to Buy!
50130 001 1 INSULATOR, DASHBOARD 123.62 98.90 Qty:
50137 002 1 STOPPER, FOOTREST 21.39 17.12 Qty:
50143 003 1 INSULATOR, R. 156.88 125.50 Qty:
50164 004 1 INSULATOR, L. 125.49 100.39 Qty:
66996 005 4 CLIP, RR. 11.73 9.38 Qty:
69418 006 1 FLOOR MAT *YR168L* 276.49 221.20 Qty:
69544 008 2 HOLDER, FLOOR MAT 4.59 3.67 Qty:
74615 009 1 GARNISH, R. *YR169L* 13.54 $10.83 Qty:
74759 010 1 GARNISH, L. *YR169L* 13.54 $10.83 Qty:
84321 011 1 BOLT, FLANGE (6X14) 0.92 0.73 Qty:
85269 012 1 NUT, CLIP (6MM) 1.86 1.49 Qty:
86408 013 4 CLIP, GARNISH 1.76 1.41 Qty:
86638 014 2 GROMMET, SCREW (5MM) 0.08 0.06 Qty:
86786 015 3 CLIP (5MM) *NH167L* 2.26 1.82 Qty:
86813 016 1 CLIP (9MM) *NH120L* 2.32 1.86 Qty:
86984 017 4 CLIP 0.08 0.06 Qty:
88532 018 1 CLIP 1.02 0.82 Qty:
88694 019 6 CLIP (LOWER) (OUTER) 2.26 1.82 Qty:
88809 020 4 CLIP 1.24 1.00 Qty:
88819 021 4 CAP 0.22 0.18 Qty:
88937 022 8 CLIP, SIDE GARNISH 1.65 1.33 Qty:
94276 023 2 SCREW, TAP (5X16) 0.34 0.27 Qty:
5921 024 1 FLOORMAT SET PRCHMNT 114.24 91.39 Qty:
5920 NI 1 FLOOR MAT 29.75 23.81 Qty:

MattR97

I'm in as well but would like the Type S logo on thier as well. Gotta be the first in the area to have them now.