Finally...Pics of my ride...
07-13-2002 | 08:49 AM
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Mugen CL9
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From: Queens, N.Y.
Finally...Pics of my ride...
I finally had time to take some pics of my car and get them up ready to be posted. Hope everyone enjoys the pics. Feel free to leave comments in the guestbook of the link. Here's a list of my current mods:
02' Aegean Blue Pearl TL-S non-navi
- JDM Inspire front grill and rear badge
- JDM Honda trunk emblem
- Inspire Door Sills
- Red Honda emblems for center caps and steering wheel
- AEM CAI with by-pass valve
- H&R Sport Springs (F:1.75" R:1.5")
- Koni Yellows
- Comptech Sway Bars
- Painted Y-pipe
- Clifford 7000 Alarm with custom shock sensors for headlights
- 20% tint all around
- Polarg Hyperwhite bulbs for all interior lights including doors, trunk & glove box
- Re-wired fogs (to come on with parking lights)
- Hyperwhite foglight bulbs
- Custom decal for side mirrors
Mods soon to come: Ordered Mugen trunk spoiler (damn back order), D2S 6000K bulbs, Comptech headers
Thanks to Mike @ Value Car Audio for the Inspire pieces and Ultima Performance for the performance installs. And finally, Here's the link to my pics:
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...563&uid=620333
-Fred
02' Aegean Blue Pearl TL-S non-navi
- JDM Inspire front grill and rear badge
- JDM Honda trunk emblem
- Inspire Door Sills
- Red Honda emblems for center caps and steering wheel
- AEM CAI with by-pass valve
- H&R Sport Springs (F:1.75" R:1.5")
- Koni Yellows
- Comptech Sway Bars
- Painted Y-pipe
- Clifford 7000 Alarm with custom shock sensors for headlights
- 20% tint all around
- Polarg Hyperwhite bulbs for all interior lights including doors, trunk & glove box
- Re-wired fogs (to come on with parking lights)
- Hyperwhite foglight bulbs
- Custom decal for side mirrors
Mods soon to come: Ordered Mugen trunk spoiler (damn back order), D2S 6000K bulbs, Comptech headers
Thanks to Mike @ Value Car Audio for the Inspire pieces and Ultima Performance for the performance installs. And finally, Here's the link to my pics:
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...563&uid=620333
-Fred
07-13-2002 | 11:39 AM
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BlingBling INSPIRE 32V
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From: OC area, CA
Nice ride!!!
Here is what I was thinking......
Take out orange bulbs on the corner if you're not going to clear H/L. Also why don't you get some exhaust tip if you're not going to get the whole exhaust system?
And last, did you really put that on your side mirror????
:wow:
Here is what I was thinking......
Take out orange bulbs on the corner if you're not going to clear H/L. Also why don't you get some exhaust tip if you're not going to get the whole exhaust system?
And last, did you really put that on your side mirror????
:wow:
07-13-2002 | 12:29 PM
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Mugen CL9
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Thanks for the compliments.
- As far as clearing the headlights, I thought about it, but a little hesitant due to possible leaks.
- And for exhaust tips, I'm still debating on getting a cat-back exhaust. If I decide not to get the cat-back, I'll probably end up with the exhaust tips.
- The sticker on the mirror was my girlfriend's idea. She saw it on another car, so she bought me a pair. Except the ones she saw, said "Objects In Mirror Are Losing" :p It's kinda cheesy, but hey.
- As far as clearing the headlights, I thought about it, but a little hesitant due to possible leaks.
- And for exhaust tips, I'm still debating on getting a cat-back exhaust. If I decide not to get the cat-back, I'll probably end up with the exhaust tips.
- The sticker on the mirror was my girlfriend's idea. She saw it on another car, so she bought me a pair. Except the ones she saw, said "Objects In Mirror Are Losing" :p It's kinda cheesy, but hey.
07-13-2002 | 02:51 PM
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Burning Brakes
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nice! I understand that the TL/INSPIRE are basically the same....but it just doesn't look right seeing a TL with a H emblem on it.. same with the RSX....but your car looks great nonetheless! Nice and clean
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07-13-2002 | 08:27 PM
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AZ O.G NoOldManVetteOwner
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From: NJ/NYC
Very nice TL-S....but I just don't understand the logic of downgrading your "Acura" to a "Honda." I know their the same company and all, but I just don't get it. It pisses me off enough that "Honda" is etched into the windows already. The thing I like about my friends IS300 is the windows actually say "Lexus" and not "Toyota". Oh well, maybe it's just me.......
07-14-2002 | 12:03 AM
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Racer
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Lexus used to have Toyota on the windows, as every lexus you buy was a toyota in Japan. Well they got smart, and now they have Lexus as totaly seperate brand to compete with the other big guns (MB & BMW).
They are just not into branding for status as much as Americans are. Same with Nissan, the Q45 is a Nissan over there. Maybe just branding in general, they have cars and TVs with the same name for crying out loud :P
The Honda Inspire is the Acura TL, so really, Acura took a honda and rebadged it, then sold it here, and he is just puting it back to its roots
Not saying I would do the same, but there you go.
Also, its the whole cross culture thing, there is no Acura in Japan, though you will see the integra and NSX in Japan with Acura signs, and people here with Honda signs. I think its funny IMO, doing the opposite of each other.
They are just not into branding for status as much as Americans are. Same with Nissan, the Q45 is a Nissan over there. Maybe just branding in general, they have cars and TVs with the same name for crying out loud :P
The Honda Inspire is the Acura TL, so really, Acura took a honda and rebadged it, then sold it here, and he is just puting it back to its roots
Not saying I would do the same, but there you go.Also, its the whole cross culture thing, there is no Acura in Japan, though you will see the integra and NSX in Japan with Acura signs, and people here with Honda signs. I think its funny IMO, doing the opposite of each other.
07-16-2002 | 04:01 PM
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Mugen CL9
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Eazy-d23,
I ordered the door sills from Mike at Value-car.audio.com I also ordered the Inspire trunk lettering and front grill from him also. Mike has great service and I got my items in about 3 weeks.
I ordered the door sills from Mike at Value-car.audio.com I also ordered the Inspire trunk lettering and front grill from him also. Mike has great service and I got my items in about 3 weeks.
07-16-2002 | 08:10 PM
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Mugen CL9
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From: Queens, N.Y.
Thanks Manny020,
The ride with the drop is great. The car feels a lot tighter on turns and just looks a whole lot better The ride feel is almost like stock just without that "floaty" feeling when hitting some bumps. Since I live in NYC, I do have to watch some of those deadly potholes. It took a little getting used to, but I love the drop and the way the car drives.
The ride with the drop is great. The car feels a lot tighter on turns and just looks a whole lot better
The ride feel is almost like stock just without that "floaty" feeling when hitting some bumps. Since I live in NYC, I do have to watch some of those deadly potholes. It took a little getting used to, but I love the drop and the way the car drives.
07-16-2002 | 08:38 PM
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Banned
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I've been to Speedworld quite a number of times and it is truly an amazing store .... also Big Boys Toys .... anyway, what exact size were your mirror vinyl and what italic font did you use?? I called Speedworld today and they didn't remember doing the job.
I really think it looks great!
Thanks!
I really think it looks great!
Thanks!
07-20-2002 | 10:48 PM
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VOTE OUT THE BUSH REGIME
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just my opinion but I think it's ..... LAME.... You must have had some extra duckets sitting around and thought it was cool.... BUT IT ISNT!
K- for you
K+ for at least making it complete and not half ass though...
K- for you
K+ for at least making it complete and not half ass though...
07-20-2002 | 11:19 PM
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Racer
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Sup y'all,
Nice ride FreDroRN. Mad props doOd. Also welcome to the inspired club. We can sorta be twins..hehee. Except mine is a SSM one. Personally I kinda like yours more cause its more complete with the Honda change-over. But mine is gettin close tho
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Laters,
EvoRTL-S (I N S P I R E wannabe. At least I look the part! :p )
TEAM EVOLUTION Racing
Nice ride FreDroRN. Mad props doOd. Also welcome to the inspired club. We can sorta be twins..hehee. Except mine is a SSM one. Personally I kinda like yours more cause its more complete with the Honda change-over. But mine is gettin close tho
.Laters,
EvoRTL-S (I N S P I R E wannabe. At least I look the part! :p )
TEAM EVOLUTION Racing
07-21-2002 | 09:10 AM
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Mugen CL9
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From: Queens, N.Y.
AK_MOBBER,
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. The Inspire conversion may not be for you and you think it's lame. I'll respect that, but personally I love it. You've read the debates about this Inspire issue and there will always be people in favor of it and people against it. We all know where you and I stand on this topic. Same case could be made for any kind of mod done to our cars. You may think a certain set of rims are the hottest thing on the streets, but to me those same rims may be ugly as sin.
I don't know about your area, but here in NYC, TL's are getting very common on the road. I did the Inspire change over to make my TL look a little different from all the other TL's on the road. Besides, I love the attention my car gets when I'm driving around. In any case, I love the way my car looks and you're happy with yours.
EvoRTL-S,
Thanks, I've seen pics of yours too and looks very clean. I still have a few Acura items to change over to Honda for a more complete look. Tryin to purchase some Type-S mats and trying to find a clean way to hide the Acura logo on the stock radio. Currently tryin a few things. I'll let you know what I come up with.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. The Inspire conversion may not be for you and you think it's lame. I'll respect that, but personally I love it. You've read the debates about this Inspire issue and there will always be people in favor of it and people against it. We all know where you and I stand on this topic. Same case could be made for any kind of mod done to our cars. You may think a certain set of rims are the hottest thing on the streets, but to me those same rims may be ugly as sin.
I don't know about your area, but here in NYC, TL's are getting very common on the road. I did the Inspire change over to make my TL look a little different from all the other TL's on the road. Besides, I love the attention my car gets when I'm driving around. In any case, I love the way my car looks and you're happy with yours.
EvoRTL-S,
Thanks, I've seen pics of yours too and looks very clean. I still have a few Acura items to change over to Honda for a more complete look. Tryin to purchase some Type-S mats and trying to find a clean way to hide the Acura logo on the stock radio. Currently tryin a few things. I'll let you know what I come up with.
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