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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 02:11 PM
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Another newbie

i just signed up for the site and wanted to say hey to everyone!

i have an '04
TL base model and i love her to death. 89k miles and still running strong. has a bunch of scratches on the back bumper thanks to the previous owner, but i've been working on getting that taken care of.

she's completely stock, minus the rims. i've been focused on the exterior aspect first, i.e. the black grill, black rims, debadge, tints, etc.

i'm not 100% sure what i want done when it comes to performance though. i still have to do my research on what exactly i can do to make her a lil more quick. so far, i'm planning on getting the AEM cold air intake and coil overs. i still need to decide between jpipe, straight pipe, all the types of exhaust systems, etc etc.

i would love your opinions and advice, especially when it comes to performance mods.

- monika
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 02:16 PM
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Welcome! Repaint the rear bumper and detail. Enjoy the TL.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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that's what i plan on doing once it gets a little warmer over here. thankyou!
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 02:34 PM
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Welcome Monika! Cleared headlights with switchbacks are pretty popular, improves the look of the front drastically
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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Welcome Monika! Cleared headlights with switchbacks are pretty popular, improves the look of the front drastically
i agree. someone at my campus also has an '04 TL with LED switchbacks, and it looks amazing. i'll definitely think about doing that.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:08 PM
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welcome and gratz
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:16 PM
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Welcome to AcuraZine.

Here is a link to our vendor section: https://acurazine.com/forums/vendor_directory.php

Group Buy section: https://acurazine.com/forums/sponsored-sales-group-buys-10/

Sticky on performance mods: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/performance-modifications-tl-owners-701772/

Alot of great info here too: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-service-department-aka-garage-questions-answers-check-here-first-553557/
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ggesq
Welcome to AcuraZine.

Here is a link to our vendor section: https://acurazine.com/forums/vendor_directory.php

Group Buy section: https://acurazine.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=10

Sticky on performance mods: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=701772

Alot of great info here too: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=553557
thankyou so much!
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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Welcome!
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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thanks, zach
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:46 PM
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 09:10 PM
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Welcome to AcuraZine, Mew.
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 12:15 AM
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Hey I didn't realize you posted a thread here. I just posted in your Chicago thread but anyways welcome

Your car looks good! Few more mods should help your theme a little bit.

Maybe I'll see you driving around every once in a while
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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welcome to the site, you can register your color here https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/tl-owners-please-chime-855960/ thnx.
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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welcome man love the abp, but not a fan of the black on it your car tho great buy and enjoy the times
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 07:02 PM
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Welcome along for the ride.
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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Welcome to Azine!!
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 08:47 PM
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Welcome and congrats!

Any more pictures? It's hard to see the wheel design from that picture.
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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Thanks to all of you guys. This site looks awesome. ill definitely put up more pictures of my car soon. I'm still debating if I should keep the plastidip on the rims and grill.
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 09:48 PM
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Hi Monika, welcome to AZ! Register your TL at www.myacura.com and save your radio/navi codes there for safe keeping.
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 01:04 AM
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Welcome!
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