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Not finished yet. Have more to do but Weve stopped for dinner now but here are some teasers of the trunk :thumbsup:
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Well didn't get what I wanted done today, had a lot going on other than the car but got all the interior back in to and the rear coilovers on but was having a fitment issue on the driver side but only by millimeters lol so I will prolly have to get a rear camber kit and possibly a front but don't know just yet. But here are a few shots before I closed for the night lol
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...99557f60c9.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...31ef9cf78e.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...7576ee44f3.jpg |
Just a fricken well done job man! :clap:
I have had a soft spot for these tl's since I was like 10, my aunt owned an 03 black on beige TL and we used to go everywhere in it. I look back at some interior pics on google and think to myself, damn it really did have a very nice interior and very nice exterior lines as well! Keep up the good work! :thumbsup: |
That fitment has me reconsidering 18x8.5 +35.......
Have to second that, awesome job on getting the car to this point. Ride height is perfect for those wheels. Planning to roll/pull the fenders? |
Originally Posted by SykVSyx
(Post 15942685)
That fitment has me reconsidering 18x8.5 +35.......
Have to second that, awesome job on getting the car to this point. Ride height is perfect for those wheels. Planning to roll/pull the fenders? |
I appreciate seeing an aggressive setup on the 2G, because I wasn't sure how something that size would look.
I would probably run a 225 tire, but I plan to roll/pull the fenders and do the rear tab relocation. The ride height was the same as I was planning to do, so you have pretty much nailed the look I am aiming for. Were you able to find a full lip kit for it yet? |
Originally Posted by SykVSyx
(Post 15942801)
I appreciate seeing an aggressive setup on the 2G, because I wasn't sure how something that size would look.
I would probably run a 225 tire, but I plan to roll/pull the fenders and do the rear tab relocation. The ride height was the same as I was planning to do, so you have pretty much nailed the look I am aiming for. Were you able to find a full lip kit for it yet? we had originally planned to go with a +30 but the +22 got ordered instead and well here we are, now comes the challenge to make them fit the way i want. the one ive done is perfectly how i want them all to sit so ill work on the fronts tonight and see what i come up with haha |
haha, yes, the low life considerations.
I actually picked up a replacement front/rear lip for mine, just in case. I figure I would see how it goes, but I would sooner raise it a bit then not run the lip kit, since it's an A-Spec. Looking forward to some daylight pics with all four wheels on. All the best with finishing up. |
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you just painted this in your garage? Great job!!!
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Originally Posted by myron
(Post 15942930)
you just painted this in your garage? Great job!!!
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Got some more teaser photos lol but I will be getting camber kits front and rear to dial it in so we can drive it :thumbsup:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...3e22863eaf.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...9b69ccd4b6.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...7cfa245002.jpg |
Which kits were you considering?
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I think I'm going with the ingallls front and rear
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I have the wicked tuning one for the rear.
I also looked at the custom one that was done on a GB on 6GA, those rear kits were about $300. When you have found what you are going with, would appreciate if you could let me know. Checked on HeelToe and found this, 38720 Adjustment Camber/Toe -1-1/2 to +3 deg Notes SmartArm Adjustable Link Replaces Both Lower Arms Rubber Bushings Vehicle Notes Position: Rear 35590 Adjustment+/- 1-1/2 deg Notes Adjustable Ball Joint Vehicle Notes Position: Front Upper 35591 Adjustment+1-1/2 - +3 deg Notes Adjustable Ball Joint Vehicle NotesPosition: Front Upper |
i think the 38720 one is for the adjustment of the toe and not really the camber, camber on the 2gen tl should be on the top not the lower section. but i will prolly still get those soon to fix my toe issue as well.
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Tonight should be the night guys :toocool: camber kits should be here
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Got everything set up and aligned today and drove it for the first time in 6+ months. It's an awesome feeling for sure guys! Still have some more work to do to get the hood and front lip done but it's mostly done!
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Originally Posted by MidoriTL
(Post 15946185)
Got everything set up and aligned today and drove it for the first time in 6+ months. It's an awesome feeling for sure guys! Still have some more work to do to get the hood and front lip done but it's mostly done!
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...a9ae119f09.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...4996de9f95.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...85e5c9857a.jpg |
Transformation Saturday?https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...e5d9c44767.jpg
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And just for anybody wondering about the camber kits I used, here is a little info on them.
the fronts are 39207 and 39208 and the rears are 67090 two of those. Front are ingalls and rears are spc the rears have great negative and positive camber points but the fronts are not so great. They give me a little bit of camber but not enough for my height. One of my front knuckles is slightly bent giving it an extra -1.5 degrees of camber and it doesn't rub much if any. But the other side rubs a little bit. It bugs me but I'll just have to roll and pull the fronts a little to get that to go away. |
Originally Posted by 02tl-p
(Post 15946191)
Dude that looks amazing!!!
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I like it, I am just not sure about the rim/tire combo.
More for my own purposes, I am wondering if 225 would work. IMO, something about that tire stretch looks "off". Respect the effort, though. You pulled off a very well done refresh. |
Originally Posted by SykVSyx
(Post 15946251)
I like it, I am just not sure about the rim/tire combo.
More for my own purposes, I am wondering if 225 would work. IMO, something about that tire stretch looks "off". Respect the effort, though. You pulled off a very well done refresh. and s I know it's not everyone's cup of tea but we like it. It's different from our track cars we done in the past |
Originally Posted by MidoriTL
(Post 15942983)
yeah man I did
MAD PROPS for that. Wish I had skills like that, and patience, and money... |
Originally Posted by MidoriTL
(Post 15946348)
would have to run higher offset to fit the wheels with a 225 on them
and s I know it's not everyone's cup of tea but we like it. It's different from our track cars we done in the past I was looking at an all black rim, so I think it will be a bit more subtle. |
Originally Posted by SykVSyx
(Post 15947899)
I think it's the polished lip, because of the contrast with the tire, it is that much more noticeable.
I was looking at an all black rim, so I think it will be a bit more subtle. |
No doubt, and it all goes together well.
The 03 A Spec has colour matched handles, and I plan to have the chrome trim painted black, so, black rims will hopefully flow well with the overall look |
Originally Posted by SykVSyx
(Post 15942840)
haha, yes, the low life considerations.
I actually picked up a replacement front/rear lip for mine, just in case. I figure I would see how it goes, but I would sooner raise it a bit then not run the lip kit, since it's an A-Spec. Looking forward to some daylight pics with all four wheels on. All the best with finishing up. |
Originally Posted by therealjgall
(Post 15949610)
Where'd you manage to find the front lip? I've been looking for OEM for a while.
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Originally Posted by therealjgall
(Post 15949610)
Where'd you manage to find the front lip? I've been looking for OEM for a while.
Sometimes you can find a part out on kijiji as well. I have seen a few 2G's A-Spec's being parted out on there, so you still may be able to find one. I will likely have the same issues as the OP(as far as ride height), so, having a replacement was a good investment. |
Originally Posted by SykVSyx
(Post 15950007)
Connected with someone in BC that had a front/rear lip that he wasn't using.
Sometimes you can find a part out on kijiji as well. I have seen a few 2G's A-Spec's being parted out on there, so you still may be able to find one. I will likely have the same issues as the OP(as far as ride height), so, having a replacement was a good investment. |
Yeah, that can be a challenge trying to get kijiji sellers to ship anythng, most don't want to have to deal with that.
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Should have the hood painted Monday along with the lip
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...a0525ee127.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...39f22b6b13.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...04828290b0.jpg |
Hopefully you can get your hands on a full lip kit.
Would really like to see one on the car in that colour. |
Depends on what it looks like with the front lip. If it looks uneven then I'll get the rest of the Rep kit
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It doesn't flow well with just the front lip, because the front lip stands out quite a bit.
If it was a lower profile lip, then it would flow well. Did find some examples of an incomplete setup though, https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...c7fce1db0f.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...6224c377e8.jpg Oops.....this hotness has the full kit........my bad. lol https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...ef2c3a1cfe.jpg There was this option as well, https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...11103bd348.jpg |
info on j35 swap in the tl-s
in my 02 tl type s, motor dropped several valves last year. so i went with the j35 from a 00 ody and the only things i had to change to be able to use the same harness and ecu, trans etc and keep close to the same tl-s power was parts in the head. the type s does have bigger intake runner and slightly bigger valves as well but inside the head you have to use the type s cams and cam assemblies for both heads along with the type s injector as well being that they are 270cc and the j35 are 220cc i believe. pretty much taking everything out of the type s heads that can be unbolted and swap it all into the j35 heads. i also used the type s intake runners and manifold. the type s runner are larger diameter than the j35 intake ports so in order for better flow you will need to mark and port match for best performance. the j35 has lots more tq and is a blast to drive. and doing the setup this way there is not cut out under high load on the motor at higher revs. car runs extremely smooth. |
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