there is always something no matter how well you plan for something. i'm going through the same thing with my install. hopefully, you can get it back soon without any bumps in the road.

 

yea you telling me. i really just want to get this tuning over with. i think while i wait to get it back im going to drop the car off at my paint shop i use and get my door handles color match and the chrome around the windows blacked out lso get the front bumper repainted.

 

^nice! that would look clean. look at the bright side - at least you have your car to drive around. i got nothing. currently taking public transportation

 

I think it looks much classier with the chrome trim to be honest

Color matched door handles would look rad though

 

Brighter side...at least you're not in Afghanistan!

Yo, p. this shit sux!!!!!!

 

well while aem has my fic the car will be down.

i think the chrome is too much of a contrast with ll the red thats why i want to go with color matching.

lol yea thats true.

 

how does the things go with the tune ?

 

i mentioned it in an earlier post. you must have missed it.

 

my bad

 

MmmHmmm...sick! Been MIA but glad to see you posted some new pics and installed the new engine!

 

thanks. glad to have you back.

 

Your car is beautiful my friend... You've been able to do so much and still manage a clean OEM style look.

Being deployed and still finding a way to mod your car is inspiring. Trust me as a service member myself I know how difficult it can be to be away from home and your car.

Keep it up brother and thank you for your service!

 

thanks a lot. being on another continent couldnt stop me from modding it. im trying to finish the car but things keep popping up to do to it lol.

 

my boy is a detailer at the local Acura dealer and he cleaned my bay. i dont think my engine bay has ever been this clean.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/58529986@N05/6146046046/http://www.flickr.com/photos/58529986@N05/6146046046/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/58529986@N05/, on Flickr

 

wow...I'd pay for that. lol

 

Damn, you have hook ups everywhere. I'd pay happy just for a paint redo on mine on the cheap-low like you. HAHA.

 

Thanks.

Lol yea I'm fortunate enough to have friends that can do what I need done to my car or know someone who can. The car is actually at the paint shop now getting all the rubber exterior moldings blacked out. After 10 years their all fading and the chrome around the windows is getting blacked out also.

 

blacked out the chrome around the windows and the grille.

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/58529986@N05/6147787561/http://www.flickr.com/photos/58529986@N05/6147787561/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/58529986@N05/, on Flickr

 

The car had more eye appeal with the chrome around the windows.
grill looks good.
With the chrome blacked out the rims don't look like they go anymore or something else needs to be blacked out.

You need the chrome back.

 

lol my painter said he like the chrome better too. i like it, wanted a different look. going for more sporty.

 

I like it both ways. I think the blacked-out looks more sporty, and the oem chrome was more for looks.

I personally think that if you didn't have the right wheels/paint/kit, the blacked out might look dull, BUT since your exterior is like it is, that compliments the blacked-out style.

Thumbs up from me.

 

So you decided to leave the handles chrome, or are they still getting painted? Also what version of the FIC do you have, the 1910 or 1911?

 

I was thinking the same thing. It doesn't look bad how it is now, but the wheels don't have any type of chrome theme to go with now

 

yeah, I can see that. The chrome trim brought out the polished lip in the wheels.

 

dont listen to them looks great even i thought it wont look good in red but it does and keep up the good work... if you got a chance please ask your friend how did he use to clean engine bay lol i want mine to look like this... seriously this car looks the best that propably wont see a better looking CL ever. i LOVE it

just paint that door handles red :P

 

100% agree. At this point, the door handles should probably be painted to match

 

I've had the classy look for a long time. Just wanted to change it up a bit.

I'm going to color match the door handles. I think it's 1910.

 

don't worry
He will probally change the wheels 3 more time's before he's done with the car.

 

Yeah, gotta keep it fresh. lol
hahaha right!

 

Yea I can agree with that. I knew this would be a hate it or love it mod.

Thanks. Trust me those handles are getting painted lol. I'll ask him and let you know.

 

Lol nah I'm pretty content with these wheels. I still do look for new wheels but thats out of habit.
This might give me a reason to switch up the rim. Just kidding lol.

 

Of course lol.

 

Hey streeka I'm on my iPhone so I'm coping and pasting his text messages.

My boy: Degreaser, microfiber cloth, air hose, and water based dressing.

Me: Water based dressing?

My boy: Like Armor all (oil based). What I use is water based so I can spray it all over the engine with out worrying about making the belts slip off. Lol

 

My other boy currently has my bumper mocking it up to install accord Fogs lights. It came with 2 harness' to run them hid or regular.

 

I like the black trim, been thinking about doing mine for a while.

I have the same thoughts on my wheels with a polished lip, if I black out the trim. My other thought was to powdercoat the lip on my wheels black. That may be pushing it though just to match the trim...haha

 

just a little bit of cutting done. theres a ways more to go.

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Damn - I hated the chrome...I couldn't wait to black mine out!

Once you get the door handles done it'll mesh better IMO.

You going to keep the Accord fogs black or paint them red?

Grill came out clean.

Blacking out the chrome actually does a lot and really does clean up the look.

Feel like it really changed the way my car looked up close.

 

Thank you very much sir !

 

lol my door handles stand out like a sore thumb right now. im going to keep the fogs black. thanks on the grill i love the way it came out.



no prob.

 

Im on the fence about the window chrome. I think if you get body colored door handles it will tie in much better. I like the grill though.