nollid

Purchased: July 2007, 67,000 miles, Original owner
Today: 106,000 miles

I've frequented these forums for years, so I'd like to share a little bit of what I have done. I have little automotive knowledge, very little knowledge around me, but have had a strong desire to learn. I call this the cheap mod express, as I have been able to tackle most of the easier mods. Doesn't look like much, but I've put a lot into it. There is a lot more I would like to do, but I am holding off- I don't want to put too much 'modding money' into a car this old.

not in pictures:
Engine mounts
water pump
timing belt
seafoamed
resonator removed

on the way this week:
Magnaflow resonator part# 10416, mid muffler delete.

Big thank you to everyone who helps keep this community alive.

Front grill before


Front grill mod



Shaved door lock


Paint prep for door lock



AC filter




Spark plugs



Engine before


Painted. AEM CAI v2






Stock ass before


3A racing tips, sanded and painted exhaust pipes black, lip spoiler, clear taillights, full tint (50% very light)




Wood grain before


Off


After



Inside console before


After. USB and Tape wire ran underneath to custom iphone holder






Working on gluing worn down arm rest

JCharged

iTrader: (5)

I remember when I first got my car, I use to love doing these kinds of mods. The maintenance was fun too but hurt the pockets. Thanks for sharing.

xtremex626

iTrader: (1)

^ yep.. i was in the same boat. all the little DIY's i came upon, i put them to use and fixed whatever i could with whatever money i had laying around. it feels good in the end because you feel like you've accomplished something by yourself and you don't need to spend much!

dreem1er

iTrader: (2)

Looks good, i tried the paint route, but didn't like it for the interior so i went the wrap route

nollid

Thanks for the kind words.

I wrapped mine too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3M-Di-Noc-Br...242345&vxp=mtr

tOny3

iTrader: (9)

Nicely modded, your interior seats look like they're in great condition. I have an 02 and my seats are like 7/10. Yours are like 9/10 if not 10/10!

Volcoman

Nice man, I think the black and silver interior go well together. Does your iPhone hook up directly to your stock radio?

2000UA5

Looks great what part of jersey you from? Im near wayne. I have a 00 tl myself lol

kidduce

iTrader: (1)

I love doing all the little things to the car, makes you feel like you keep improving it. Its always a slow progress.

VoLLy

iTrader: (8)

love the painted pieces inside.

02type-s

Interior pieces look great. Engine bay isn't my style, but to each their own

03AcuraTL-S

i like the trim...i was thinking bout doin mine in cf wrap

nollid

Thank you for all the comments.

Thanks! Besides a rip in the drivers seat (where you constantly hit when you get in and out), the seats look very good.

Toms River

The iPhone hooks up via tape adapter. Only $10 bucks. I suggest running the wire under the trim like I did. Center console trim pops right off if you haven't tried yet. You can run it to your cup holder and keep it in there and close the cup holder so no one gets any ideas about breaking into your car for an mp3 player because they do not see the wires. Or you could run the wire under the trim to the slot above the CD player- shown in picture.

lvlarkeo

great job! Can't wait to see the Magnaflow resonator put on.