View Poll Results: Would you be interested in purchasing the following
Yes, I will order a set of Aluminum Door sills
190
57.58%
I may buy a set after their available.
121
36.67%
Not Interested.
19
5.76%
Voters: 330. You may not vote on this poll
aluminum sills/trim groupbuy (ends July 11)...
#241
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
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
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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!
Im hearing APril 20th?...is this correct??
Whenever it is...COUNT ME IN!!!!!!!!
Mad Props for those working hard on this!
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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.
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.
#245
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
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
#247
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
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
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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...."
"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...."
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Originally posted by Austin519
Update Update
Type S:
http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/acura/sills/tls6.jpg
Austin519
Update Update
Type S:
http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/acura/sills/tls6.jpg
Austin519
#255
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
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
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Originally posted by Austin519
Type S:
[IMG]
http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/a...ills/cls1s.jpg
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Type S:
[IMG]
http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/a...ills/cls1s.jpg
Austin519
#259
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
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Originally posted by 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
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
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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
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
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Should have done this BEFORE you posted them...
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Originally posted by 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
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
#263
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
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
#264
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
#265
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
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
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Originally posted by 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:
Isn't that the question of the hour? Hopefully next week. I will be talking to the manufacturer today or tomorrow about that.
Austin519
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??
#269
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
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
#271
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
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
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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.
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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
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
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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??
Are you getting the screw down, stick down, or both for the prototypes to try??
#277
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
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
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System Name\Component : FLOOR MAT
RETURN TO CHOOSING A SYSTEM\COMPONENT FOR : CL
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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:
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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: