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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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Dat Ass indeed....
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ed_423
DAMN that looks good. the seller increased hte price to 200 before shipping


still debating if i should get it, worried about the scuffs and scratches
Honestly I dont trust that guy who sold it to me. Do me a favor email him and ask him about the scratches etc. I really drilled him good about it. Just see what he says. Do not pay over 180 with shipping bro.
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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Honestly I dont trust that guy who sold it to me. Do me a favor email him and ask him about the scratches etc. I really drilled him good about it. Just see what he says. Do not pay over 180 with shipping bro.
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 10:55 PM
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hahah should have said NO HOMO
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 01:51 AM
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lol time to pressure ed into buying it.
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 04:12 AM
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i was REALLY close to buying it when he was selling it for 150/180 + shipping, which would make it around $310. but im a bit skeptical about it with the scratches and stuff....


would you mind taking some pics that shows the scratches more if you have time? thanks bro
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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Got my side skirts installed a while back.. Engine making a grind noise with a cold start. Took into the dealer and snapped a phone pic. Bad quality sorry..




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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 11:39 PM
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car looks good man
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 12:34 AM
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^ lol looks like eds but better...
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 01:00 AM
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Your dealership looks nice.....
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 03:00 AM
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^ lol looks like eds but better...
damn right, this car is one of the few clean girgio's out there!
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ed_423
damn right, this car is one of the few clean girgio's out there!
Thanks man. I need your cleared headlights lol.
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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Bumper looks nice
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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love it
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Old May 19, 2013 | 04:33 PM
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Took about 3-4 hours. Well worth it. Changes the whole complexion of the tsx.

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Old May 19, 2013 | 06:13 PM
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Looks great! Glad you did it yourself too!
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Old May 19, 2013 | 06:30 PM
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looks real sharp now!
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Old May 19, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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Old May 21, 2013 | 12:28 AM
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look its shaggy from scooby doo!


haha just kidding, car looks great man! good decision on clearing the headlights
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Old May 24, 2013 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ed_423
look its shaggy from scooby doo!


haha just kidding, car looks great man! good decision on clearing the headlights

That's a friend who helped out lol.
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 01:05 PM
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Back to stock rims. Selling these 5 zigen gravis 1 5x114.3 19x8.5 plus 48 all around. Inbox me if your interested




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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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even with the stockies she still looks great
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by savclaude
even with the stockies she still looks great
Thank you sir. Need to get on your level.
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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what's coming next if you don't mind me asking? I think full polish would be amazing
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by savclaude
what's coming next if you don't mind me asking? I think full polish would be amazing

Clayed the car end of October. What do you recommend polish wise? Thinking about getting progressive rsb and color matching door handles for next steps.
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 08:24 PM
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Yea even on stockies, looks great.
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Grigio09
Clayed the car end of October. What do you recommend polish wise? Thinking about getting progressive rsb and color matching door handles for next steps.
rsb and color matching door handles are a must in my book, well as far as wheels since I failed on getting the meisters maybe you should ,but so many choices out there it will depend on what you like and what you can afford,some polish work vs or rotiform sjc game over
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 02:34 AM
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gonna get new wheels?
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Grigio09
Clayed the car end of October. What do you recommend polish wise? Thinking about getting progressive rsb and color matching door handles for next steps.
Both these things are on my list.

Polish depends on how bad the paint is and if you're willing to put in the hours and days needed to do it. If not, take it somewhere nice. If you do want to do it, invest in either a griots or porter cable DA. Pads, and the polish depends on preference plus what you need done, heavy swirls, just some slight swirling. Also def invest in proper washing materials like mitt and buckets with grit guard. Check out our wash and wax section, it's pretty good
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 07:50 AM
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Did you have to use any extra sealant to reseal lights back up?
What are you using for indicator bulbs now?
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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^ I did a projector retrofit in my truck and I bought some extra sealant, since most of the goop stayed on the screwdriver I used to pry the headlights apart.

For indicator bulbs with no amber reflectors you're probably best off with switchback LEDs.

Grigio09 - for polishing a dual orbital buffer, pads, polishing compound, and wax/sealant is essential.
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 08r3308
Did you have to use any extra sealant to reseal lights back up?
What are you using for indicator bulbs now?
I reheated the same stuff.6k VLEDS switch backs was to lazy to install resistors.
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by PyroDave
Both these things are on my list.

Polish depends on how bad the paint is and if you're willing to put in the hours and days needed to do it. If not, take it somewhere nice. If you do want to do it, invest in either a griots or porter cable DA. Pads, and the polish depends on preference plus what you need done, heavy swirls, just some slight swirling. Also def invest in proper washing materials like mitt and buckets with grit guard. Check out our wash and wax section, it's pretty good
Was thinking just getting some polish and a buffer.
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ed_423
gonna get new wheels?
ED would creme for some f14 fun metal concave or vossen cv3.
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Just curious...would that E60 Roof spoiler fit for the 12 TL? I've been looking for that spoiler because of the intrude center piece for the 3rd brake light. I don't want those M3 style type. Thanks!
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 05:32 PM
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Just curious...would that E60 Roof spoiler fit for the 12 TL? I've been looking for that spoiler because of the intrude center piece for the 3rd brake light. I don't want those M3 style type. Thanks!
It's really a hit or miss bro. Mine barley fit but also gave me problems
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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^ Thanks for the info. Problem meaning gaps or the curvature of the spoiler? I would want to try to test fit it because I really like the E60 roof spoiler. I need to find some local shop to see if they have one in stock so I can try to test fit it first.

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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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^ Thanks for the info. Problem meaning gaps or the curvature of the spoiler? I would want to try to test fit it because I really like the E60 roof spoiler. I need to find some local shop to see if they have one in stock so I can try to test fit it first.

Thanks
Was tiny bit too big. But I do like the roof spoilers on the e350 Benz check that out for fitment.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 01:48 AM
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will check it out!

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Was tiny bit too big. But I do like the roof spoilers on the e350 Benz check that out for fitment.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 04:50 AM
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ED would creme for some f14 fun metal concave or vossen cv3.
you already know
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