Tuggernaut

Alright so the build is in motion now so I figured I would make a thread to keep track of everything

First mod to the car was done by my brother, interior LED's. White above, blue dash and door. The lights are starting to die on me though, so I'm gonna have to replace them soon. I'd like to do the radio all white or blue as well but I'm not sure. I'm thinking green would look cool wth the tan leather but idk how that'll be on the eyes. Any suggestions??

Next were wheels, also done by my brother. 18"x7.5" Konig Unknown

Not really feelin them personally, so come spring, I'll have something else..

So then my brother bought his S, and sold the car to me. First thing I did to it was change the cabin air filters.

Next up, I found a black lip kit locally. Dudes tranny died, so he decided to part out his car. The kit was in pretty rough shape but I got it for a pretty good deal so I can't complain. I brought it to a local shop and they've fixed it up for me, looks great. Just needs paint and that should be done soon enough.


Next, I bought and installed an eBay lip. It was $34 shipped AND painted. Can't beat that. Colour match is great, so I'm really happy with this one.



I then decided to remove the intake resonator. Didn't do a whole lot so a CAI or SRI still may be in the future. Or maybe just Stage 3 or 4 exhaust. Haven't decided yet. The one bolt is a bit of a mission (for anyone interested in doing this mod), this is what I had to use to get at it lol

Then Christmas came, and so did a roll of Gloss Black 3M vinyl Gonna use it on my hood. If it doesn't last, than I might just end buying a black hood but we'll see.

After this, I picked up a roof spoiler off eBay. Don't remember the sellers name, but it came from Brooklyn, NY for a little over $100. Needs to be painted, but the fitment is amazingly flush and the quality definitely seems to be there. That's being painted along with the lip kit.

Now, most recently (today), I picked up a pair of clear/red 02-03 tails. Gonna do the swap asap.. Can't stand parts layin around

tOny3

iTrader: (9)

Looks like you're coming along nicely except those wheels. If you're looking for some parts I have some for sale soon. Coils, exhaust etc

InspireBySD

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more pictures of the roof spoiler? I might know the seller

Tuggernaut

I don't have any atm but when its back from paint, I'll deff be putting more up. And i remember seeing a picture of someone on this forum with the seller and the same roof spoiler, it may have been you?

Tuggernaut

Well here's the lights. I picked up a Turtle Wax headlight restoration kit to get some of the scratches out of the tails. Worked amazingly. Sorry about the filth. It snowed today and salt is a bitch.

InspireBySD

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nope not me. Just curious what the roof spoiler looks like in general. keep me posted

Tuggernaut

Got the kit back from paint and it looks great!

And here's a couple of the roof spoiler

InspireBySD

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looks great! put them on and post some pictures yay!

DanTL-S

Coming along good. Keep us updated

my240sx4u

looks great! in for updates

Tuggernaut

unfortunately, I didn't plan on putting the lip kit on until closer to spring but I'm thinkin ill prob end up doing it sooner if the weather warms up enough. But the roof lip will hopefully go on asap when i find some time.

Tuggernaut

Oh ya! And my S-Techs arrived a few days ago, so those will go on asap as well. This stuff is tough to do with shitty canadian winter and a cramped garage

SLushhYYY

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Ive loved this color ever since Volly's car...keep it up its got potential

Tuggernaut

Yes it does :p Love your 2000 Slushy, nice work.

Update: Wheels are ordered. Snow can f*k off any day now

peewizzle

very nice! it's good to see another naples gold tl here :P

if you could send me a link where u got lip spoiler and roof spoiler that'll be awesome, i've been looking and can't find reputable seller on ebay other than china ughhhh

Tuggernaut

Heres the link for the roof lip.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360535348798...84.m1497.l2649
It doesn't come painted, I got it done at a local shop.

The trunk lip is from china lol. Like I said before it came painted for $34 shipped to my door. Nothing wrong with that man!

HairyMonkey019

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i believe 03tlsNBP knows a way cheaper alternative for a roof spoiler....

an m3 deck lid spoiler should not cost $100 from ebay

03tLsNBP

iTrader: (9)

yeah I got an M3 lip spoiler for $23 shipped and shaved and curved the edges to fit the back window. then I painted it with duplicolor perfect match NBP. total cost was like $28. it even came with 3M tape.

Tuggernaut

Ya I realize that but I like the one I got a bit better because of the width and it really is a perfect fit. It's also nice to help out somebody on this side of the globe, and you can't do that for $30 unfortunately.

Tuggernaut

UPDATE

Blacked out my headlights They definitely need a restoration so that'll happen tomorrow or sometime this week but I love how they turned out. Took about 8 hours in total but worth it. Now pictures,

First Coat. I love that colour, almost kept it that way ;P


Car looks mean when stripped


Finished

Tuggernaut

Well last week I put my lipkit on and debadged the ACURA. I was gonna wait till I lowered it for pictures but its been raining/hailing all week and its supposed to continue all next week so fk it lol PS the hoods open cuz I had just put the bumper back on, I didn't do anything to the engine bay lol




See? It needs to be lowered

Acuradriver92

Hey would you say the roof spoiler is worth the 100$ cause im thinking of buying one myself.

Tuggernaut

Well that's up to you. I love the look of it, so yes, to me it is worth it. The quality is there if that's what your asking, but its really up to you whether or not its worth it.

HairyMonkey019

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where'd the roof spoiler go?

Tuggernaut

I'm afraid itll look goofy without being lowered so Im waiting lol

VoLLy

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I would love to see the roof spoiler installed!

Tuggernaut

UPDATE
S-Techs installed. They haven't settled completely in this pic but here ya go! Roof spoiler will go on when the rain lets up, I don't have access to my garage any more

gazadre

nice to see another gold tl in progress dont get lazy it looks good soon as i get mines repaired i shall mod it