Here's some before and after pictures of my '00 SSM TL. Keep in mind that I don't have a lot of money right now (mortgage, masters tuition, and saving for our first child) and I'm not really a car person to begin with. But reading all the things here and seeing everyone's car got me to begin doing some mods. Nothing fancy or big, but small steps. I'd like to thank Rev and Lawaia for answering my questions and Msnowdon for the rims.

BEFORE: Sorry, didn't really take any before pictures of my car so I just pulled ones as close as I could find off the goggle search. Just to give you an idea.




My rims had some problems. All 4 looked like this:




AFTER: Changed to the TSX rims (couldn't find affordable aftermarkets or OEM type-s), flipped the front plate. Added tint and the red/white tails. Debating about the body kit and I know it would look way better with a drop, but unless I can find some quality springs on sale probably can't afford it right now. Not seen is the 02 cupholder which I also added

 

Looks great!

 

Hey ... you're right on one thing -- a DROP is what you need. After that ... it's gravy. Props for having your car really clean. And it's ironic you found random pics of that colour having Ontario (Canada) plates.

If I ever take that job in Hawaii, I'm definitely shipping my car over!

 

looks nice. time for a drop

 

Looks nice.

 

looking great

 

looks wikid man! i know by far your best mod is the 02 Cup Holder

 

Looks good bro..keep the mods coming
btw my stock rims looks like those as well..

 

wow, it looks like mine, except that i will have a drop in about two weeks (tein basics)... and the fact that mine is emerald green.... and that you have mud guards.. and tints....

ah.. i guess we only have two things in common, the rims and tails.

nonetheless, nice car. it's just the begining.. this will soon be your before pics..

 

small mods = big diff

 

I'll sell you EIBACH Pro-Kit spings if your interested? 120shipped.. I bought off another member a couple months ago but have only been working on my IS300 so I never got around to putting them on.. only thing I've done to them since I got them is clean them..

 

hey since I'm on my way to Honolulu on July 4th for 3 weeks.. maybe I can jsut bring the springs with me too

 

That might work. Any pictures of the springs? What's their condition like?
I'll be off island on vacation during that week, but I should be back by the 8th.

 

What about the offset? and what tires is he running?


That looks exactly like my car as well. I have a 99 SS with tsx rims. You have great taste

 

 

nice
but am i really the first to ask about that sticker on your rear bumper?

 

Safety Check.... Gotta have'em here.

 

oooooouuuuuuuch! gotta have em right on the bumper??


btw, LOVE that avatar!

 

I'm not sure the exact law, but it has to visible from the back. Some people have a little metal braket that they stick it on hanging under their bumper near their mufflers.

 

...why not just your back window?

 

I don't know... But can't be there either. Sucks I know. BUt without it you wouldn't get 10 feet without a ticket.

 

i'd leave the island before doin that. but i feel ya, jus feel bad tho

 

Yep, Just another way for this state to try and make extra money.

 

as they say:

"DONT STEAL!



................................the government hates competition."

 

wow i gotta say the tsx rims look better than i thought on the TL the 02-03 tails also make a big difference... good stuff man glad you are enjoying it as well

 

looking good man!!! those rims look way better than the stocks u were gonna buy off of me... good call man!!! yepz maybe even a minor drop, debadge the back end, and kit... pau already!! lolz.. shooootz oh and a safety check bracket!! a lot cleaner...

 

by the way do you have any pics of the 02 cup holder and how is it different than the 99....I have the same car as yours, same color too, my mods so far are listed in my sig

 

Wassup with Mililani, is it the TL capital of the world or what? Every time I got to the town center I see at least 3-4 TLs in a couple rows of parking. Thanks for the rim offer, in the end (after I sell my old rims and tires) then I will end up spending around $400 which is only a little more then I would have spent to replace the old rims with the same old rims. I was looking in to the kit when someone said the mainland acura was getting rid of their kits, but was too late and our acura said they'd have to special order it. So next time I have money the drop and kit will be on the way. Also want to upgrade the sounds, but that will be another 700 or so for a new deck (Eclipse), speakers, wiring, and labor.

Thanks again for everyone's input. Will update when I win the lottery. Damn, we don't have a lottery in Hawaii...

Here's some pics I took of the cup holder. Excuse the dirty and crap, haven't cleaned there in a while. I basically ordered it from the dealership (~5.00) then clipped off the two front tabs and sanded it down flat, then sanded the two bottom rear tabs a little (not completely off, just until is sat flat and did not move). It works much better then the old holder. Might just be one of the top mods ever.

Side by side


Old holder. Shallow


New holder. Deeper and holds drinks securely

 

Thanks man i did pick one up here in Canada it was 9 bucks...much better than the original holder.