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Old 05-02-2005, 02:47 AM
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For ppl who have done custom bodywork/conversions...

sup guys...im guessing those who have done custom bodywork r reading this...i have a question...since u guys have been down this road for custom bodywork n conversions...what do u think itll run me if i tried to get these fitted on my 01' TL...


would it b even possible?...im really considering in doing this conversion...thx
Old 05-02-2005, 03:25 AM
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depending on the shop you go to it should be like 1gs or so for the tail conversion and painted and yes you can do those lights. I think someone before on this board did those skyline tail lights.
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depending on the shop you go to it should be like 1gs or so for the tail conversion and painted and yes you can do those lights. I think someone before on this board did those skyline tail lights.
The one you are talking about is not a conversion. I thin he put a cover over the tail light to MAKE it look like skyline. The tail light conversion is possible and its easier then the headlights. Many people are gonna diss you about conversions because I am going down that path right now but dont bother me. Me and fixedtl are the few ones on here that actually encourage conversions since both of us have done quite a few things instead of the traditional kit and drop. THere is a few people on here that will be helpful but most will givey ou some BS like WHy do this and that to your TL. Just wanna give you the heads up.
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Originally Posted by SLAMMED_WDP_TLS
The one you are talking about is not a conversion. I thin he put a cover over the tail light to MAKE it look like skyline. The tail light conversion is possible and its easier then the headlights. Many people are gonna diss you about conversions because I am going down that path right now but dont bother me. Me and fixedtl are the few ones on here that actually encourage conversions since both of us have done quite a few things instead of the traditional kit and drop. THere is a few people on here that will be helpful but most will givey ou some BS like WHy do this and that to your TL. Just wanna give you the heads up.
Are you talking about the gold sundance color TL? cuz it does look like a conversion but if not he did a good job making a cover for the tail hahah. There is also blue TL I think he did a skyline converison he was in a magazine he's from Team menice
Old 05-02-2005, 05:12 AM
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i know that our lites wrap around the corner more...while these dont...so i already know that they r gona do work on the rear 2 side fenders...do any of u guys think itll b worth it?...
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Here's the blue TL



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wow.. thats a TL??? haha, i want pics of the front of that car! it looks crazy
Old 05-02-2005, 09:45 AM
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wow.. thats a TL??? haha, i want pics of the front of that car! it looks crazy
Ask and you shall receive.

Old 05-02-2005, 12:11 PM
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OMFG...*tear*...thats beautiful...thx
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Originally Posted by @cUr@-TL
Here's the blue TL




Thats the one, nice find hahah
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either r33 lites or r34...found some for $480...
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my fault guys. I thought he made a cover its the actualy conversion. THe conversion houldnt run you more than 1g in labor. headlight conversion is running about 1.5G in labor at shop but I get my for cheaper or you can do it yourself. I thnk it looks good. That tail light is gonna give you a very very sporty look and that is frowned upon by many of the people here. NOT ME. I acutally like it since I think the TL ot TLS have very good potential of been a sporty ride but not many people here because they think its likea 100g luxury sedan or sumthing. GO FOR IT> WE need more people doin CRAZY ass mods on this site. DO IT DO IT!!!!
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that blue tl is the same orange tl.
Old 05-02-2005, 03:35 PM
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for those who have done bodywork to their car...what do u think needs to be done to fit those?...
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Thats one sick TL!!!!
Old 05-04-2005, 09:37 PM
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i just got hooked up 2day at the acuradealership...met a custom body work guy there that owns a custom bodyshop in oakland kuz he overheard me talking to my friend whom i was visiting...he was interested in what im doing...n thought i drove a integra...hes willing to give me a 36% discount for my Skyline R33 Rear Conversion...total custom job....so 36% of $1k or so is like $700 or $800...something like that...
Old 05-04-2005, 09:44 PM
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who owns that tl? because he/she should take that wing off and keep it wingless and get some nice exhausts not rice rockets


but that car is sick
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man the rear end of that TL looks good, but then id have two cars with those tailights
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who owns that car and where is it located?
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Originally Posted by car_lost
that blue tl is the same orange tl.
This is a different TL the blue ones from WA and the orange on I think is on the east coast somewhere.
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Originally Posted by MeldyS26
who owns that car and where is it located?
TEAM MENACE in WA

www.teammenace.com
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Originally Posted by jdm_eg94
This is a different TL the blue ones from WA and the orange on I think is on the east coast somewhere.
are you positive?
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Originally Posted by car_lost
are you positive?
I'm 100% positive for it not being the same car. For sure the blue TL is in WA. don't really know where the orange one is from.
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cool, i always thought they were the same car.
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Originally Posted by jdm_eg94
TEAM MENACE in WA

www.teammenace.com
that site needs to be updated
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that same wing is in order for my baby.....2 more weeks and I'll have it on my car
Pictures soon to come.....
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thats the value sports spoiler right?
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hey man, i have a friend who wants to sell those tails...he was going to do a rear conversion on an accord, but decided not too. I think he wants like 400 for them....holla
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400...lol...goodlord...i found those on ebay from jpn for 189...but thx tho...
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Originally Posted by 00REDTL
that same wing is in order for my baby.....2 more weeks and I'll have it on my car
Pictures soon to come.....
doesnt it have to be modified to fit correctly on the tl?
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Originally Posted by 55M2G7L
thats the value sports spoiler right?
no, that is the black widow spoiler for the accord.
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Originally Posted by car_lost
doesnt it have to be modified to fit correctly on the tl?
Yeah I have to modify it so that it can fit perfectly, I had to order it for a 2000 4-Door Honda Accord. I think it'll look right with with my sarona rear (that many people don't dig) I'll have pix in the near future
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