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$150-200 to burn, what to do?

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Old 01-11-2012, 06:51 PM
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$150-200 to burn, what to do?

Either get my headlights done by Jnc or get the oem window visors.

If anyone else has a suggestion for around $150-200 then post it up.
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Headlights
This is what I had planned

black V2
Amber diffuser tinted
Blacked out fog light bulb cover
SSM colored projector bezel
Old 01-11-2012, 07:15 PM
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Nice! That would compliment the new bumper very well.

If you don't go that route, you could get the 07-08 base tails to add to the updated look.
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Nice! That would compliment the new bumper very well.

If you don't go that route, you could get the 07-08 base tails to add to the updated look.
But I like my type s tails :-(
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Haha okay well what the OEM All-Weather mats? Or spend a little more and get the front A-Spec lip?
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Haha okay well what the OEM All-Weather mats? Or spend a little more and get the front A-Spec lip?
Think just the front will look weird?
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Would just a lip in the front look weird? I have been debating on this one..http://www.ebay.com/itm/04-06-Acura-...ht_2266wt_1165
Old 01-11-2012, 07:43 PM
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Headlights =)

Btw isn't the projector bezel already silver? LOL
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Originally Posted by roat41
Would just a lip in the front look weird? I have been debating on this one..http://www.ebay.com/itm/04-06-Acura-...ht_2266wt_1165
Honestly that's horrible

I'd get the aspec lip or nothing at all
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I say go for the front a spec lip, then get the rest little by little.
You can also read the DIY threads on modding your own headlights.
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
Headlights =)

Btw isn't the projector bezel already silver? LOL
I really don't know lol

Since I'm going to be getting my 07 fogs next week anyways, is there anything I can do with the fogs in the headlights other than just tinting them?

Originally Posted by acura_dipset_tl
I say go for the front a spec lip, then get the rest little by little.
You can also read the DIY threads on modding your own headlights.
I've looked over them, I'm just terrified of baking my headlights and/or messing something up

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Dan, anything but the window visors....
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Dan, anything but the window visors....
But but but but

I'm one of those guys that actually likes the way they look

Anywho, I'm leaning towards the front a spec kit, gotta find a good price on it now
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Dan, Aspec Kit is a must for a Base TL! Do that.
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Let me kno what price u can find cause im looking for oNE also
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Dan, Aspec Kit is a must for a Base TL! Do that.
Alright I'm sold, now where's the best place to get it
Acuraoemparts.com? And they come painted right
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all oem lip kits come painted
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Glad I could help-you won't be disappointed.
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Originally Posted by paperboy42190
all oem lip kits come painted
Sorry, meant, is SSM a 07 or 08 color?
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Acuraoemparts doesn't list the aspec front in ssm for the 07-08 so probably a no go on the lip
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Yeah you'd have to have it repainted to match SSM.

If you're not too picky you can use ASM on your SSM, though.
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
Yeah you'd have to have it repainted to match SSM.

If you're not too picky you can use ASM on your SSM, though.
Ugh, how bads the difference?
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seems a shade darker
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a-spec for sure but not for 150 obviously

headlights are the way to go for what you have now
Old 01-11-2012, 09:47 PM
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What about tein springs? S techs are like 180$

Not bad if u can do the labor yourself. I Wish I could!

As for the lip, you should have bought it and had it painted with the bumper as a package deal. Now it will cost you more whenever you decide to do it, which sucks. Hindsight though!
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Headlights would probably give the most bang for your buck! Changes the look of the car dramatically!
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Visors, Tint or RSB.

When it comes to visors, you love em or you hate em.
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i "hear" the RSB and engine torque dampener upgrades feel very well worth money. both 200 or less

i plan to get those future wise
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Headlights. When you do A-Spec, either buy the complete kit at once or nothing.

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Think tint is going to do it
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Originally Posted by DatDereTL
Headlights. When you do A-Spec, either buy the complete kit at once or nothing.
This^ Id say do the headlights because it will really bring out the front end portion of your car. Buying the complete aspec kit will save u money as compared to buying 1 by 1
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