got my car back! 2003 conversion done!
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'99 Acura 3.2TL
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From: Quebec
got my car back! 2003 conversion done!
hey sup guys.
after a month and a lot of going to/from bodyshop/dealer, i finally got my car back today
the 2003 conversion is completed, and i also put in Phillips 6000k HIDs
the wing west front lip (and the rest of the ww kit) still needs to be installed though.. and the fogs too.. oh and the driver side flasher.. and also the hood lock cover and the plastic cover that goes over the headlights/grille.. i'll get that on friday.
here are 2 crappy pics i took tonite... i'll take daytime pics tomorrow.
6000k HIDs
2003 conversion.. without the front lip and fogs, with missing driver side flasher too
@cUr@-TL
after a month and a lot of going to/from bodyshop/dealer, i finally got my car back today
the 2003 conversion is completed, and i also put in Phillips 6000k HIDs
the wing west front lip (and the rest of the ww kit) still needs to be installed though.. and the fogs too.. oh and the driver side flasher.. and also the hood lock cover and the plastic cover that goes over the headlights/grille.. i'll get that on friday.
here are 2 crappy pics i took tonite... i'll take daytime pics tomorrow.
6000k HIDs
2003 conversion.. without the front lip and fogs, with missing driver side flasher too
@cUr@-TL
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'99 Acura 3.2TL
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From: Quebec
Originally Posted by subtledreamer
great to hear it's finally near completion 
but damn i miss the old look...
but damn i miss the old look...
dont worry, it will look better than that with the front lip and fogs, etc
oh btw, insurance paid for almost everything.. (cuz of the accident) so it didnt cost me much... 600$ maybe.. 4-5k is for someone who'd pay for the whole thing.
no way i wouldve done a 2003 conversion before the SC if i had 5k hhaaha
Drifting
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From: NYC
Originally Posted by @cUr@-TL
hey sup guys.
after a month and a lot of going to/from bodyshop/dealer, i finally got my car back today
the 2003 conversion is completed, and i also put in Phillips 6000k HIDs
the wing west front lip (and the rest of the ww kit) still needs to be installed though.. and the fogs too.. oh and the driver side flasher.. and also the hood lock cover and the plastic cover that goes over the headlights/grille.. i'll get that on friday.
here are 2 crappy pics i took tonite... i'll take daytime pics tomorrow.
@cUr@-TL
after a month and a lot of going to/from bodyshop/dealer, i finally got my car back today
the 2003 conversion is completed, and i also put in Phillips 6000k HIDs
the wing west front lip (and the rest of the ww kit) still needs to be installed though.. and the fogs too.. oh and the driver side flasher.. and also the hood lock cover and the plastic cover that goes over the headlights/grille.. i'll get that on friday.
here are 2 crappy pics i took tonite... i'll take daytime pics tomorrow.
@cUr@-TL
How much are you getting the fog light housings for? I need a set myself or really just a driver side. Let me know!! Been searching for a while and dont want to pay dealer prices!!!
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Three Wheelin'
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Wow, your car looks so much like a Type S. Any chance someday you'll put in the Type S engine, to get that extra 25HP??? I guess you would want to upgrade to the 5 speed tranny also (although you'll be susceptible to the tranny problems, as opposed to 99's that have a lot less problems),
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Nicely done man... I just got a '99 as well.... and now that you mentioned it, front end conversion looks good. Too bad it cost 5k I wouln't drop that kind of cash for it... unless I got into a car accident and have the other guy pay for it...
JQ.
JQ.
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From: Destin FL
Looking fresh man... I don't think a "Type S" engine would be worth it since it's only 25 more hp and 16 more torque.. It's maybe 1/2 second faster than 00-03 TL-P. Definetly not worth it when I think the best option for you would be saving up for a RWD car with a lot more power next year sometime.
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'99 Acura 3.2TL
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From: Quebec
Originally Posted by fsttyms1
HOT! now you need a front lip and cleared headlights
lip is gonna be installed next week i cant wait to see how it looks!
thx for the compliments guys.
Team Inspire Canada
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From: toronto
Originally Posted by yankystat
Sorry to be the party pooper around here. . .and don't get me wrong it looks nice, but for an extra $4000-$5000 you could have just traded in your 99 and bought an 02
it did not cost him a dime.....he was involved in a collision.....Insurance
covered it. 
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'99 Acura 3.2TL
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From: Quebec
Originally Posted by giovanni
it did not cost him a dime.....he was involved in a collision.....Insurance covered it.
covered it. well it actually cost me a few hundreds for extra parts/labor.. like i said if i had to pay to get everything done, i wouldve finished my 3.5L project instead
my car's perched on Tein SS coilovers.
i only replaced the bulbs, and you can get them from this guy in Taiwan, great guy to deal with and very good price. jus4bulbs@yahoo.com
hope this helps
-justin
Just curious on what needs to be upgraded for the front end conversion?
Hood, Fenders, Headlights, Front bumper.....????
I was also told that you may need to change the radiator support beem as well? Is that correct?
Hood, Fenders, Headlights, Front bumper.....????
I was also told that you may need to change the radiator support beem as well? Is that correct?
