Year In Review a.k.a. 03tLsNBP's Progress Thread (56K unfriendly)
01-26-2012, 01:01 PM
#281
I love the way your car is right now. Don't change those wheels, you got that fitment perfect with the aspecs. I love your car the way it is, but I was just thinking (since I always love tweaking things) why not smoke the clear part of your tail lights I think that would look awesome with the black theme, and maybe even lightly smoke the fog lights. Also why not black vinyl the very corners of your headlight that are still clear, and possibly gun metal the emblems?
As for the lugs, just leave it alone man. the wheel setup is perfect. As is, your car is gorgeous, so dont take my suggestions as one of those nitpickers who always want to point something out to change on your car. I just know if you're like me you are always thinking about new things to do regardless of how small of a detail it is.
Keep that thing clean and running right!
...man it seems like the hottest 2nd gens these days are out of NY (I know there are exceptions on here so no disrespect to anybody) but NY seems to be the largest group of clean ass rides ... jdm inspired looking in your direction haha)
As for the lugs, just leave it alone man. the wheel setup is perfect. As is, your car is gorgeous, so dont take my suggestions as one of those nitpickers who always want to point something out to change on your car. I just know if you're like me you are always thinking about new things to do regardless of how small of a detail it is.
Keep that thing clean and running right!
...man it seems like the hottest 2nd gens these days are out of NY (I know there are exceptions on here so no disrespect to anybody) but NY seems to be the largest group of clean ass rides ... jdm inspired looking in your direction haha)
01-28-2012, 12:45 PM
#284
Flagship Aspec
01-28-2012, 07:02 PM
#285
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yeah i tried with the bat. didn't work too well for me. paint started to chip even though i heated it for a while.
im gonna stick with a real fender roller.
edit: that is, if i don't get frustrated and sell the car after i figure out this power steering issue
how much headache is too much before you would decide to replace a car?
im gonna stick with a real fender roller.
edit: that is, if i don't get frustrated and sell the car after i figure out this power steering issue
how much headache is too much before you would decide to replace a car?
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01-28-2012, 08:57 PM
#286
Ehhh I had my share of weird issues.. Luckily nothing too crazy besides a blown tranny, was still warrantied for a free full replacement, but it seems like every time I wanna get into something new.. I fall back in love with this car again.. At this point will prolly jus end up keepin it no matter what lol put too much time and love into it to get rid of 
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01-28-2012, 10:14 PM
#287
kill you till you die
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01-29-2012, 10:54 AM
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01-29-2012, 02:16 PM
#289
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Ehhh I had my share of weird issues.. Luckily nothing too crazy besides a blown tranny, was still warrantied for a free full replacement, but it seems like every time I wanna get into something new.. I fall back in love with this car again.. At this point will prolly jus end up keepin it no matter what lol put too much time and love into it to get rid of
Seriously looking into a 2013 Gen Coupe 2.0t or Subaru BRZ.
I kind of looked it over today and I couldn't tell if anything was cracked/leaking. But when I refilled the reservoir, an hour or so later there was a wet spot on my driveway. Gonna take it to my mechanic. I need to do 120K service soon anyways.
Makes sense. Hopefully I'll have better luck with it...if I ever get to it.
01-29-2012, 06:12 PM
#291
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Well, I do love her quite a bit. But she's a crazy bitch. Usually if I throw money at her, she shuts up.
If I can get a good lease deal on a 2013 Gen Coupe 2.0t 6MT in a few months, then I'm kicking the bitch out.
If I can get a good lease deal on a 2013 Gen Coupe 2.0t 6MT in a few months, then I'm kicking the bitch out.
01-29-2012, 07:55 PM
#292
I would do the same thing or an 08 tls. I like the 2.0 turbo more than the 3.8 actually you could probably get more power out of it than the 3.8 if you dumped some $ in it.
01-29-2012, 09:04 PM
#293
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although an 08 TL-S would be nice, few problems i see for me.
1. used
2. FWD
3. 6MT is rare
4. NA
5. cant afford monthly payments haha
my goals for next car are lease, 6MT, turbo, and RWD/AWD. 2013 Gen coupe 2.0t has 270+ hp stock and that makes me
1. used
2. FWD
3. 6MT is rare
4. NA
5. cant afford monthly payments haha
my goals for next car are lease, 6MT, turbo, and RWD/AWD. 2013 Gen coupe 2.0t has 270+ hp stock and that makes me
01-31-2012, 09:21 AM
#294
I bet the 2013 Gen coupe will cost considerably more than the 2012 and it probably won't be worth it in the end.
It's probably safe to say that it's time to get rid if the TL when you see more people on the "Problem & Fixes" board more than all the other boards combined. I got rid of mine because I was putting in way more money than the car was worth, knowing that it'll only need more money later on.
It's probably safe to say that it's time to get rid if the TL when you see more people on the "Problem & Fixes" board more than all the other boards combined. I got rid of mine because I was putting in way more money than the car was worth, knowing that it'll only need more money later on.
01-31-2012, 10:28 AM
#295
If I had money I would sell but I can't afford anything better.
01-31-2012, 06:59 PM
#296
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I bet the 2013 Gen coupe will cost considerably more than the 2012 and it probably won't be worth it in the end.
It's probably safe to say that it's time to get rid if the TL when you see more people on the "Problem & Fixes" board more than all the other boards combined. I got rid of mine because I was putting in way more money than the car was worth, knowing that it'll only need more money later on.
It's probably safe to say that it's time to get rid if the TL when you see more people on the "Problem & Fixes" board more than all the other boards combined. I got rid of mine because I was putting in way more money than the car was worth, knowing that it'll only need more money later on.
You will be able to in time.
01-31-2012, 07:03 PM
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Update on power steering leak:
It is leaking from both sides of the rack. The rack and the pump both need to be replaced.
The possible good news:
The leak is related to the accident I had back in December. So the insurance company was called. An adjuster is going to look at it tomorrow and I may get the whole bill covered by insurance
It is leaking from both sides of the rack. The rack and the pump both need to be replaced.
The possible good news:
The leak is related to the accident I had back in December. So the insurance company was called. An adjuster is going to look at it tomorrow and I may get the whole bill covered by insurance
03-04-2012, 08:44 PM
#298
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dude your interior is bad ass and doing all the work yourself, definitely giving you props... i know its been over a year since youve posted anything but any new updates? youve definitely shown your creative skill.... ima do the same to my car cause the tan interior just gets too dirty too fast...
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03-04-2012, 09:01 PM
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photoshoot coming soon
in other news, trying to get into a 2012 WRX or Gen Coupe, so i will either be parting out or selling the car as is. June is my target for buying/selling.
in other news, trying to get into a 2012 WRX or Gen Coupe, so i will either be parting out or selling the car as is. June is my target for buying/selling.
03-04-2012, 11:37 PM
#300
Damn dude hate to see you go. :/ Personally....WRX...btw when you do part out hit me up about the headlights maybe we can trade + cash. Good Luck.
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03-05-2012, 02:57 PM
#301
im not sure if youre keeping it or what not and i didnt see whether you rolled the fenders or not, i may have missed it, but i tried a fender roller which was meh, i actually ended up heating the shit out of it and banging it up with a rubber mallet, worked like a charm.
good work man, it looks nice and clean like these cars should look like.
good work man, it looks nice and clean like these cars should look like.
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03-05-2012, 07:58 PM
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im not sure if youre keeping it or what not and i didnt see whether you rolled the fenders or not, i may have missed it, but i tried a fender roller which was meh, i actually ended up heating the shit out of it and banging it up with a rubber mallet, worked like a charm.
good work man, it looks nice and clean like these cars should look like.
good work man, it looks nice and clean like these cars should look like.
03-05-2012, 10:27 PM
#303
paint can come off on the inside where its rolled so you wont see it, but realistically, just in case, after its rolled, seal it with rust sealer/primer and even paint it since you like to paint so much lol
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ill give it a try.
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03-11-2012, 07:49 PM
#306
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New height for Island Import Day next Sunday. Lowered 2.5cm in the rear and 2cmin the front. I rolled my fenders too using heat and a sheetmetal hammer. Then I coated the area with a couple coats of plastidip.
And idont think i posted my new 55W HID setup so here. Bulbs are 5000K. I love the output.
And idont think i posted my new 55W HID setup so here. Bulbs are 5000K. I love the output.
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03-12-2012, 01:33 PM
#308
Just want to say, after seeing this thread, I will be changing my dashboard to black and keeping my tan seats as-is like in the photos on the first page, looks sick. anyone have any suggestions?
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06-19-2012, 02:25 PM
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I'll do another major update later this week but I just wanted to get my new wheel pics up!
Brand: OE Wheels
Style: Mustang Cobra reps
Front: 18x9 +37
Rear: 18x10 +42
I think they look awesome so far.
Brand: OE Wheels
Style: Mustang Cobra reps
Front: 18x9 +37
Rear: 18x10 +42
I think they look awesome so far.
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06-19-2012, 05:57 PM
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Thanks! Its close man. Probably 5mm at most between the rim and the coilover body. I didn't want to but it looks like im going to have to run a stretched tire. Youre in long island right? What shop did you use to install the stretched tires?
06-19-2012, 06:17 PM
#315
Yeaa, def gonna need a stretch and some camber if your gonna go lower also... Yea, I use Al's hubcaps on Jericho tpke in mineola... Place looks run down and Al's a character but does awesome work, a lot of high quality wheels and cars pass through there!! Have had everything done there from stretching to bends and crack repair!
06-19-2012, 11:54 PM
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i plan to fix it or get a new bumper in the near future.Yeaa, def gonna need a stretch and some camber if your gonna go lower also... Yea, I use Al's hubcaps on Jericho tpke in mineola... Place looks run down and Al's a character but does awesome work, a lot of high quality wheels and cars pass through there!! Have had everything done there from stretching to bends and crack repair!
First, I gotta figure out what tire size to use for the rear. I know I can do 235/40 but I'd rather not run that much of a stretch. I could go with a 255/35 which may work because the diameter is .5" less than OEM....decisions, decisions!
06-20-2012, 08:48 AM
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So I slept on it and decided on 225/40-18 for the front and 255/35-18 for the rear. That will keep the diameter around 25 inches (.5" less than OEM) and hopefully it will allow me to go MOAR LOW!
06-20-2012, 09:02 AM
#318
interesting looks good, i would never thought of stang rims, but it looks like it will be a nice addition.
how much did they run?
also whats up with the red mirror, and tape on the rear bumper? (never mind just saw you have broken tabs, now the MIRROR?
how much did they run?
also whats up with the red mirror, and tape on the rear bumper? (never mind just saw you have broken tabs, now the MIRROR?
06-20-2012, 09:21 AM
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I got them for 600 shipped. Price was a bit sketchy I know, but A LOT of people vouched for them. Them seem to be decent quality even though they're made in China.
As for the red mirror, I was playing around with some Plasti-dip because my original paint is in really bad condition. The hood and trunk are especially ruined. I like the matte red look so I bought a few cans to test it out.
I'm gonna wait a few weeks to see if I still like it, and if I do, I'll rent a compressor and shoot the whole car.
Or maybe I'll do matte white
edit: also need to polish my headlights again. the list keeps going on and on