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Old 03-13-2010, 05:23 PM
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Hi guys, I thought this would be better than opening a million threads with minor updates. Anyways, not much mods yet since I'm a broke high school student, for a couple months that is. Will be getting a job soon to help pay for college and to spend on the car.

-April 2009
Found this website. Mod bug hasn't bitten me yet.




-May 2009
Purchased '02-'03 Tails
Mesh Grill



-October 2009
Led door handles
Led Shiftgate
Interior LEDs





-December/Jan 2009-2010
3A Tips
WeatherTech Visors (Now Sold)
Repainted Car
Reverted Back to '99-'01 Tails
Lip Kit (Sides and Rear)




-February 2010
Custom Dock for phone/mp3
Debadged "acura"



-March 2010
Painted Grill outline black
Smoked Tail Lights
Painted Headlight Outline (Now Removed)
Painted Window Trim Black (Partial)




-March 13th, 2010

How she currently sits



Future Mods:
1) Honda Saber Badging - Next week
2) Tein SS Coils w/ Shortened Springs - Hopefully in April
3) Some New Wheels - Summer 2010
4) Front Lip
5) Blacked Headlights w/ clear diffuser

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Old 03-13-2010, 05:50 PM
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Looking good... more than i've done so far. try taking out your intake resonator. You'll fall in love with your car all over again
Old 03-13-2010, 08:37 PM
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^I have done that before, no gains other than a different sound when floored. So really no point in that. Maybe a CAI, but I don't drive the car aggressively.
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Very nice.

Coming along very nicely.
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nice.. i was gathering photos the other day to make my own timeline too haha.. watch for it.. it'll be up soon
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Originally Posted by TLin401
Very nice.

Coming along very nicely.
Thanks. Yours too.

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nice.. i was gathering photos the other day to make my own timeline too haha.. watch for it.. it'll be up soon
Thanks man. I've noticed many other members are also doing timelines, before/afters, etc...
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I'm trying.

I just need to get my money up a little more and then I'm going to start parting some pieces together.
Old 03-13-2010, 11:30 PM
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Same here man. I need a job.
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Looking good. A drop should be next.
Old 03-15-2010, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by '03TL-S
Looking good. A drop should be next.
Thanks. Drop already on the way.
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nice job. how big are the muffler tips?
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3.75". Ordered from mufflermall.
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That looks great man! You've come a long way.

I'm looking forward to seeing it dropped and seeing what wheels you go with
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coming along very nicely, man.
how are you painting the chrome window trim?
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^ vinyl ? or they sell the films elsewhere .. easy stick on application
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hows the vinyl holding up? i was kinda thinking about doing it, but i heard that the sun screws it up after a bit?
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
That looks great man! You've come a long way.

I'm looking forward to seeing it dropped and seeing what wheels you go with
Thanks man. Your TL is very nice, and that drop is what set it off.

Originally Posted by Tay119
coming along very nicely, man.
how are you painting the chrome window trim?
Thanks. It's actually Plasti Dip (rubberized paint), no prep work needed and can easily be peeled off whenever I want to. So far, its still holding up pretty nicely, been through the hot sun and car washes.

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hows the vinyl holding up? i was kinda thinking about doing it, but i heard that the sun screws it up after a bit?
Read the above section. Plasti Dip can be picked up at your local home depot.
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nice work....slowly but surely.....the chrome...ur makin it go away...i like....r u gonna do the door handles?...some ppl say its hard...but i think not..i did mine n still holding up like the first day....
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Thanks. I think I'll eventually get to the door handles. Still got to finish the trim first.
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-March 21, 2010
Saber Lettering
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Nice no luck on finding That Front Lip?...I cant even find a lip kit for my 03 TL-P
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Nice no luck on finding That Front Lip?...I cant even find a lip kit for my 03 TL-P
I really haven't been looking into one yet. The rears and sides just happened to find me. I'll eventually look into one this summer. I know a guy selling a front lip for 250, painted white. Interested?
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Originally Posted by II LeGeNDz II
Thanks man. Your TL is very nice, and that drop is what set it off.
Thanks man I appreciate it! I'm glad I'm not on that 4x4 status anymore
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I still am, not for long though.
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^I'm looking forward to that drop
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The Honda badging looks nice.
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
^I'm looking forward to that drop
Me too, it could happen as early as Saturday

Originally Posted by TLin401
The Honda badging looks nice.
Thank you.
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i really want that led door handle i have the same are can you please tell me how you wired everything
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here is the diy: https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/diy-door-handle-leds-613711/
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Looking really good man, your car has come a long way. The mods you've chosen are very tasteful and make the car look amazing!
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Looking really good man, your car has come a long way. The mods you've chosen are very tasteful and make the car look amazing!
Thank you. I really appreciate the comments. Although I must admit, my car looks like crap compared to other Aziners here in so-cal. That'll soon change by July.
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Originally Posted by II LeGeNDz II
Thank you. I really appreciate the comments. Although I must admit, my car looks like crap compared to other Aziners here in so-cal. That'll soon change by July.
Man, everything comes with time. The drop and rims will totally transform your car!
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Originally Posted by II LeGeNDz II
Thank you. I really appreciate the comments. Although I must admit, my car looks like crap compared to other Aziners here in so-cal. That'll soon change by July.
your car doesn't look like crap just cause it's not lowered .. just imagine your ride lowered with everything you have right now .. you'll be loving your TL forever wants it's slammed , guaranteed !
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-March 28, 2010
Removed Black Window Trim
Removed Crappy iDock (Will re-do and make a better one)

*Installing F&F coils next week hopefully.
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Installed F2 Coils


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lower it
yeah i know...u got the F2s!

I wish i had more threads at the bottom to bring me lower but ive maxed out my tein basics
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ching ching

thats money !!!

great job with the progress

i got tein s tech ... thinking oo canadian winters...... but foor sure im getting coils soon


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