V_Langs_3.2TL

Hey guys, been a while since i've posted a new thread just thought i'd keep you all updated on my automotive life

Car hit 200k today! replaced the spark plugs, cleaned the EGR ports and the TB and put in RDX injectors (awesome DIY guides on here) while I had the engine cover off decided I might as well finally paint it like I've always wanted to.



I don't know the name of the Silver metal plate, but I let it cool and I repainted it SSM and then I got non-flake ABP and sprayed the cover. I like the way it came out, it's satin finish. not too matte and not too much shine, just the way an engine bay should be! (imo..)

I also added a shift boot to my car. I know it's tacky, especially since I have an automatic. But I took off the shift plate to sand and repaint it and while it was off I goofed around and put a crown royale bag on it. take it or leave, I like it so it's gonna stay.



Other than that, I sprayed my lip kit with perfect match. Well let me tell you, it is in NO WAY close to perfectly matching my car. so I FINALLY saved enough money to get it professionally painted. I'll update this thread with those pics in a few days

just a random of my baby at the carwash, I get unlimited carwashes there for $20 a month so don't hate on me not washing it haha I used to wash it but now I can save a lot of cash this way



I recognize that that is a TERRIBLY crappy pic/angle.

....sorry

V_Langs_3.2TL

oh wow. stupid imageshack, rotating the pictures!

ummm They aren't that orientation on my computer, if someone wanted to be nice and rotate them? I'd appreciate it =)

03tLsNBP

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i like the engine cover a lot but damn clean the rest of the engine bay!

Rockstar21

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pressure wash the engine bay with some degreaser then hand clean!!

05TSXPAT

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Love the ice scraper as a hood support!!

Otherwise, congrats on the mileage.

V_Langs_3.2TL

Yeah I know I'm gonna have to, it's been so dirty for so long I didn't know where to start haha

Thanks! haha and yeah this winter the hood struts went and I'm way to lazy to car to replace them, I will before a meet but I really just wish our cars came with a bar to begin with!

Thanks man! and I will!

mugenspire

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nice job on the valve cover. and congrats on 200k miles, i just hit 226k the other day

xtremex626

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um.. why is your car still high with them ff1's?

Rockstar21

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^ mine won't be Wednesday

jjashaa

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clean that engine bay!

V_Langs_3.2TL

Henry, that was a little older of a shot, when I was still on hr race and koni yellows, but even with the FF1s I tried to stay as close to that height as I could, even my local highway is terrible. Im only three threads from the top currently.

Yep! Ill be on it after my concert tonight, that's my sunday job

DaveS221

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goodstuff man! IM top plate came out clean as well as the IM cover! Im digging the crown royal bag, with the knob! Pretty boss!!

V_Langs_3.2TL

^Thanks man!

Yeah the knob was one of the best "mods" (not the bag, though I like that too) The feeling of that shifter, even though I don't use it much is just so much nicer than the stock one!

appreciate the comment!

Rejckt

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you aren't running rich with 410cc injectors?

JterrorC

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u sure love your paint ..lol...i think im going to drop off my set of wheels for u to do it..lol... im too lazy to start.... but once u start its great..lol..

btw... nice job on it... your engine bay looks normal.. just that your cover looks spanking new..lol... and the rest dirty..like a normal daily driver..

V_Langs_3.2TL

Haven't noticed it yet, I'll keep you updated. I called the parts department looking for a wheel lock remover and just asked about the injectors, since they were practically giving them away I figured I might as well. If they turn into a hassel, I'll put the old ones back in (well no, I'll buy new ones haha) and just BM them to someone who is going boost

bring em over! haha I charge nominal fees

and yeah thanks for the compliment on the cover! I cleaned up the engine bay with simple green today, it all looks nice and clean now =)

n1njai

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So, not gonna be the asshole here, but I don't think you really have coils, looking at your engine bay pic, your shit is all rusted up and watnot where the coils are supposed to be, and the top plate where the holes are, isn't even filling up the whole top hat.

V_Langs_3.2TL

^henry brought up this same thing in my other post.

I do have coils, not something that I would lie about for no reason lol. I bought them used and used my old nuts, they are rusted really bad but they still work! I think what's going on is the top hat is sitting just a bit lower because most of the lugs are rusted through the first few rungs (I had to take my car to monro muffler when I first lowered it initially and they used heat tools to take the nuts off). I'll take more pics from different angles if you guys really need proof.

Flipster23

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so that picture is an older shot you claim, but you just took pics of your "clean engine bay" and nothing changed.

sooooo I'm confused are you bullshitting or what?

according to this thread https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/detailed-car-scrubbed-out-engine-bay-then-got-sideswiped-help-824935/

V_Langs_3.2TL

It's the same engine bay, I "thought" it was marginally cleaner than the one on here.

I guess it's not much cleaner

difference though is I got a new oil cap.

literally the pics are maybe a week apart.

n1njai

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Alright for sure man, just pointing something out, remember "you ain't gotta lie to kick it".

Rockstar21

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UA5runner

Im at 184k any recommended things to be done at this mileage?

02ACTcLean

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Maaaad props for keeping the TL alive! 200k!!!