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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 12:47 PM
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Hey everyone. I just recently purchased my first RL and I thought I'd make a little introduction about myself. My name is Kyle and I just purchased the car from a Honda dealer here in Colorado Springs. It is a 2008 Nighthawk Black Tech Package with black interior with 85k. I'll take some pictures later today and post them up.

Not new to Honda's but this is my first Acura I've owned. I currently have two other cars, a 1992 Civic SI, which I now plan to sell since the RL will be my new Daily, and a 2002 S2000. The civic is completely stock aside from a small sub. My S2000 I've owned for about 6 years now. Since owning it I've put a lot of work into it and its currently at 480whp but changing out the turbo for a new setup which should push me around 600whp here in the next few weeks.

As for to the RL, first things on the to-do list is removing the clear bra on hood and headlights and redoing the entire front end, side mirrors, mud guards etc. It currently has tint, but may remove and make it slightly darker. It looks like its around a 30%. Been looking into NavTool and will most likely go that route to add some media options. Also will be getting the WeatherTech rain guards. Down the road I may get the A-Spec lip kit. Well I guess that's it for now, I'll be digging through the threads looking for new ideas! I do a lot of work myself so I look forward to the new challenges of the RL and hope I can contribute here to the site!
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 12:57 PM
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Awesome first post!!
lets see pics of your stable! Si, s2k and RL!

more importantly, the 480whp s2k!
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 12:59 PM
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 01:24 PM
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Well there's some quick shots of my S. Front bumper needs to be repainted as you can see thanks to someone in a parking lot with a trailer hitch . I have a hardtop, side and rear diffuser that I still need to put on too, just too many different projects going on haha. New turbo setup will be a PFAB ELT manifold with a T4 Divided Borg Warner s300sx FMW. That picture was making sure the turbo would actually fit lol I think it should clear. Ill get some of the RL after work
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 01:52 PM
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Welcome. Sweet S too. I'm assuming you bought your car from Pikes Peak Acura, (that's where I bought mine too). They suck. Lol.

Do you live in CO?
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 02:19 PM
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I actually got it from Freedom Honda. Yea I live in CO. Colorado Springs. What part of CO are you?
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 02:47 PM
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I live in the Denver area.
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 03:54 PM
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Congrats and welcome. Nice stable of cars you've got there.
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 06:52 PM
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Finish the garage man! LoL
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 07:07 PM
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Welcome to the forum.

Lets get a Colorado meet going so I have an excuse to come out there
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MSW 6SP
Welcome to the forum.

Lets get a Colorado meet going so I have an excuse to come out there
I'm from houston, I'm down to travel in the TL.
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 07:39 PM
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Fellow 2008 RL owner myself which I've owned now for close to 4 months. It's also my daily and one that should be good enough to pack some bags in for a weekend or vacation drive. Welcome to the forum!
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 09:26 PM
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2008 owner as well. Welcome and congrats. Love my RL. About ready to throw on the new wheels and tires now that spring is about here. Keep us updated. It's a small group of owners but that's ok.
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 09:40 PM
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Heavy, what garage?

justn, I'll be on the front porch.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 07:28 PM
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