CL and the City

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 01:18 AM
  #1  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
CL and the City

Here is my first amateur mini photoshoot in San Francisco.

Just for the record....before I get chewed out with comments....

* I know my CL looks like a 4x4 without a drop...working on that!

* My Photoshop skills suck!

* My camera skills suck too!













Thanks for looking...Peace.
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 03:21 AM
  #2  
BigLizard's Avatar
Moderator Alumnus
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 8,125
Likes: 11
From: Pacific Northwest, blah.
looks good to me.
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 03:56 AM
  #3  
swoleCL's Avatar
¿baCon?
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,420
Likes: 5
dont be so hard on yourself, pics look good, car looks damn good, headlights look a bit hazy, theres some good writeups on how to get em looking new again.
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 08:04 AM
  #4  
02CLNOS's Avatar
Pro
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 575
Likes: 0
From: Maryland
i like the sunset one, good picts. O and you need a drop, hahaha
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 08:26 AM
  #5  
sayfulhaqq's Avatar
........
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 436
Likes: 0
From: Montgomery County, MD
You should consider taking of the Acura emblems , I think it might look cleaner, but then again with the spoiler , not sure. Other then that, the car looks great, it will be a real head turner once it gets dropped.
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 09:51 AM
  #6  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
Originally Posted by swoleCL
dont be so hard on yourself, pics look good, car looks damn good, headlights look a bit hazy, theres some good writeups on how to get em looking new again.
I have spent the last month working on and off with those headlights.

Trust me when I say they used to look like this...

https://acurazine.com/forums/wash-wax-23/quick-question-about-orbital-buffers-396068/

Thanks everybody for the comments...can't wait for my Tein Basics.

Actually I was driving on Highway 17 (windy 2-lane highway connecting San Jose and Santa Cruz) and it felt so dangerous taking the turns.

Felt like I was going to fly off the cliffs if I went faster than 55 mph.
---------------
Thanks everybody for the comments...Appreciate the feedback.
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 09:54 AM
  #7  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
Originally Posted by sayfulhaqq
You should consider taking of the Acura emblems , I think it might look cleaner, but then again with the spoiler , not sure. Other then that, the car looks great, it will be a real head turner once it gets dropped.
Have thought about the spoiler....not sure yet.

If I removed it I would have to have my trunk repainted.

Not sure I want to do that but I think it would look a little cleaner. No M3/M5 lip.
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:21 AM
  #8  
SlickShiftNall6's Avatar
Quarantuning
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 545
Likes: 31
From: CT
Nice car! Stop being so hard on yourself. I'm a member of the 4x4 club too. (thats why I never post pics) Anyway that pic of the hood with the sea and sun in the background is amazing!!!! Great Pic. I live on the east coast by the shore and look out at something similar, just on the opposite coast.
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:32 AM
  #9  
sik01cls's Avatar
-AZ BOSTON meet 3/15-
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 648
Likes: 0
From: BOSTON
Looking good!
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:48 AM
  #10  
cbusAcuracls's Avatar
Pro
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 660
Likes: 0
From: Columbus, Ohio
Looks very nice. Car looks like its in excellent shape. I also like your rims. When you do lower it it will really make those rims pop.

Overall very good pics.

Might want to blur out the lic plate # next time. Don't know if it matters but just to be safe.
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:15 PM
  #11  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
Originally Posted by cbusAcuracls
Looks very nice. Car looks like its in excellent shape. I also like your rims. When you do lower it it will really make those rims pop.

Overall very good pics.

Might want to blur out the lic plate # next time. Don't know if it matters but just to be safe.
Thanks.

I thought about the license plate and figured what could happen with that?

I know everybody blacks it out....oh well.

So you guys know my license plate...
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:29 PM
  #12  
Blazing GT's Avatar
.... .... .... ... ....
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 7,547
Likes: 16
From: N Y C
looking nice
Reply
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 02:31 PM
  #13  
jaysizzlecity's Avatar
B A N N E D
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 889
Likes: 0
From: southside jamaica queens 130ave
Very good look.............
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:30 AM
  #14  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
Update /// 09.09.08

Picked up Comptech Sway Bars.
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 09:23 AM
  #15  
Zach Miller's Avatar
Cruisin'
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Clean, I like it, don't be so hard on yourself. I would probably lower it and throw on some black housing headlights, I just don't think the CL looks right with the clear headlights.
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 09:37 AM
  #16  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
Thanks for the compliment Zach.

I know...I was hard on myself the first time around.

Lowering is on top of my agenda....I just keep finding stuff I want to buy because it is cheaper!

Keeps pushing back my coilovers....no patience.

Working on some custom headlights...black housing for sure.

Going to black out all my chrome...going for like a "Raiders look" black and silver.

Black housing is a part of that look.
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 09:53 AM
  #17  
Garkon's Avatar
Racer
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 387
Likes: 0
Oh noes, teh licence plate is exposed! I'm coming to your house to re-po your ride foo. Really i dont know why people block the plate, (stalkers or something?), but i do it just in case. Rides looking sweet. Drop will really top it off when you get the chance. Take it from someone who did that same drive to Santa Cruz w/ the stock suspension, it's worth it. Oh yeah, 49ers>Raiders, your a San Francisco native .
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 11:22 AM
  #18  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
Originally Posted by Garkon
Oh noes, teh licence plate is exposed!
I know what you are saying...whoop dee doo.

Take it from someone who did that same drive to Santa Cruz w/ the stock suspension, it's worth it.
Yeah...that drives sucks without suspension!

Oh yeah, 49ers>Raiders, your a San Francisco native .
I'm a 49er fan at heart.

Black/silver is a Raiders thing though...just mentioned it because they have the same colors.

Originally from Santa Cruz, CA....YEAH! HIPPIES DRINKING ODWALLA
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 05:45 PM
  #19  
krisdlm's Avatar
Lives On BOOST
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 639
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco, Ca
i was looking at your 2nd & 3rd pic, thats around where I live in the forest hill area, u live around there?
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 06:00 PM
  #20  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
Originally Posted by krisdlm
i was looking at your 2nd & 3rd pic, thats around where I live in the forest hill area, u live around there?
Yup...good eye there!
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 06:04 PM
  #21  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
When are we going to organize something for us Bay Arean CL owners?

I'm down...

Last edited by nf3d0149ab; Sep 10, 2008 at 06:06 PM.
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 06:08 PM
  #22  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
krisdlm...I might have seen you putting around if you live in the area.

Do you have an 03 Anthracite?
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 10:50 PM
  #23  
krisdlm's Avatar
Lives On BOOST
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 639
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco, Ca
Originally Posted by nf3d0149ab
krisdlm...I might have seen you putting around if you live in the area.

Do you have an 03 Anthracite?
yep, prob. was me
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2008 | 12:22 AM
  #24  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
Ah ha.

I've seen a few now so I am not sure which one you are.

We should link up some time and grab a beer down at 9th & Irving.
Reply
Old Sep 19, 2008 | 08:50 PM
  #25  
krisdlm's Avatar
Lives On BOOST
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 639
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco, Ca
Originally Posted by nf3d0149ab
Ah ha.

I've seen a few now so I am not sure which one you are.

We should link up some time and grab a beer down at 9th & Irving.
4sure, jus pm or something
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2008 | 12:57 AM
  #26  
PAYMEE's Avatar
G.uns O.n D.emand
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 242
Likes: 1
From: STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.C.
car looks good guy...i have the same exact ride...silver 01 type s with the same spoiler...i think i hate it...the spoiler that is...lol..i'm really undecided on it...my car is still bone stock tho..hopefuly not for long...
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2008 | 10:55 AM
  #27  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
Thanks for the compliment.

Yeah...spoiler...not sure either.

I think about removing it but then I would have to get my trunk repainted right away.
Reply
Old Sep 20, 2008 | 10:57 AM
  #28  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
Damn...I wish I could go back and edit my first post.
Reply
Old Sep 26, 2008 | 08:33 PM
  #29  
caligirl2k's Avatar
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,194
Likes: 0
From: Pasadena, Ca
It looks clean..
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2008 | 08:54 PM
  #30  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
Originally Posted by caligirl2k
It looks clean..
Thank you.
Reply
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 08:09 PM
  #31  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
Lots of new additions....coming soon.

Here is a little teaser to one...peace.

Reply
Old Oct 19, 2008 | 08:35 PM
  #32  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
I guess nobody cared for my first teaser pic.

Here is something a little more clear.

Reply
Old Oct 20, 2008 | 09:38 PM
  #33  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
Just installed Comptech Icebox.

Not even noticeable....imo.
Reply
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 10:59 AM
  #34  
Batosai's Avatar
bye Acura, hello Toyota
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 965
Likes: 5
From: San Jose, CA
Originally Posted by nf3d0149ab
Just installed Comptech Icebox.

Not even noticeable....imo.
really? hmmm....have the same car as you btw...
Reply
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 04:56 PM
  #35  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
^ Did you install the Icebox?

I was told that the ECU needs time to make adjustments and realize that the engine is being supplied with more air.

That could take a tank or two of gas to make it's internal adjustments.

Some others said I could speed up the process by disconnecting and reconnecting the battery.
Reply
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 04:57 PM
  #36  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
Originally Posted by Batosai
really? hmmm....have the same car as you btw...
Yeah I would like to check out your CL.

Going to that meet in Sac this weekend?

We need to get a Bay Area CL meet together.

No offense but I'm kind of sick of all the TL's running around.
Reply
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 05:25 PM
  #37  
Batosai's Avatar
bye Acura, hello Toyota
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 965
Likes: 5
From: San Jose, CA
^^ Mine's not as modded as yours that's for sure! But Kiran & those guys know that I don't have the dough fer mods coz both kids of mine (no, not donald...lol the real ones..) go to h/s now w/ the oldest goin to college next year... Yeah, seems like everytime I went to the previous meets there were very few CL's & mostly 1st gens like Justin's & Mike's...mine always felt left out
Reply
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 10:11 PM
  #38  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
That's cool.

Hey you got to do what you got to do.

I'm sure it's hard to justify spending $$$ on a CL when you got a kid going to college next year.

Yeah..it's cool.

I'm really into the community aspect of the forums and meeting with new people who share an interest or hobby of your own.

That's great and that is what makes the forums interesting to me.

I really don't have the money for the mods either...but somehow I figure a way to pinch funds from something else.
Reply
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 10:13 PM
  #39  
nf3d0149ab's Avatar
Thread Starter
User Awaiting Email Confirmation
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 7,786
Likes: 1
From: San Francisco
I've actually done a lot of mods to my CL since those pics were posted but I want to wait for my coilovers to arrive before I post pics so I am just leaving some teasers out.
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 12:26 PM
  #40  
nspec_ya4's Avatar
Regional Coordinator (Texas)
iTrader: (38)
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,041
Likes: 607
From: Houston
like ur rims man. and they look bigger than my 19s.

drop + debage will make it look a lot sicker
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:57 PM.