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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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Looks awesome. So how will this look on a car with no tint on the rear window? Will it just look like a black square with acura in middle on rear window? B/c i have tint but only 35% yours looks more like 20 or lower. So just curious if it will stand out more and not blend in as much as the darker tints.
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 09:40 AM
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Since I have the Sarona Roof Spoiler, this mod wouldn't fit. 1/4 of the red brake light is covered.
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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he might be able to size yours down a little bit so it will fit for 25 bucks instead of 20
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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That could work. I would need to figure out dimensions because the words would need to be moved down a little bit as well.
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 02:03 PM
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so will this look weird on a car with no tints?
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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Business aside, I had mine on before I had tints and it looks fine. It a perfect cut out and is shinny like the glass so you will never know unless you are right up to it.
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 03:49 PM
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ok sounds good i will be sending money tonight
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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ok sounds good i will be sending money tonight
Even if you look at the picture of it in the day time, it will still have ACURA visible. Its computer cut, not hand cut so it will look fine.
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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this looks nice, only thing I'm confused on is how do you apply this?
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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Well I use a paper transfer tape, so all you would have to do is clean the spot where this piece would go. Then put a little water down and fixate the material to go where you want it. Then squeegee the water out from the top with a credit card and then peel the top piece off. Its relatively easy.
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 08:42 AM
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payment sent last night.
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 10:13 AM
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They were shipped out to me yesterday. I will be shipping them right back out to you guys the day they come in. Just keeping you guys updated.
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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Done.
Congrats on the promotion, Steven! I only now saw this.
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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I just got them in, they will be sent out today.

Once problem though, the person who sent me an order through the pay pal name Patrick K, there is no address. Please PM me the address, I sent you an email as well.
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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I just PMed you
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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Congrats on the promotion, Steven! I only now saw this.

Thanks buddy-I appreciate it!
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by AckTL05
I just got them in, they will be sent out today.

Once problem though, the person who sent me an order through the pay pal name Patrick K, there is no address. Please PM me the address, I sent you an email as well.
Wow that was fast! So are the custom ones in too or just the "ACURA" ones?
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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Yours just got sent out to me. PM me your address, can't remember if you sent it to me or not but pay pal doesn't have one listed. Thanks.
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 11:20 PM
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do you still have them available how much is it for???? and is there any that say honda???
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 12:14 AM
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Pmd you.
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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wow already got mine today in the mail. Thanks Looks good. ill let you know when i put it on.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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These should help with getting the letters correctly over the brake light.



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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 12:04 AM
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hey can you put up the dimension of the peice because i have a 4g tl and im interested in this.
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 12:29 AM
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Pmd you about the details.
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 07:24 AM
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what is all that white stuff on the window?
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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that is actually a sunshade reflecting in the back seat.
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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sorry not sure i understand the need for the tape?
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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also i just realized the font doesnt look like the same font as the on your car? Especially the A where the horizontal bar doesnt touch on one side. But it does on the new one.
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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the tape is there to align the cover to go over the brake correctly, as a guide. The font is the same except there is not that small cross bar, the reason for this is that when the brake light comes on it doesn't look flush and it looks like there is dirt there, since the cross bar is tiny.
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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hey, are you still doing this? if so i can send you the money tonight. I just got my TL and this would be my first mod.
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 05:34 PM
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Just a idea I have (not to hyjack this post) How about replacing the OEM third brake light with a red LED strip that is as long as the top of the rear window. Or with some thing like these.
http://www.hyperlites.com/

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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Foe from Buffalo
Just a idea I have (not to hyjack this post) How about replacing the OEM third brake light with a red LED strip that is as long as the top of the rear window. Or with some thing like these.
http://www.hyperlites.com/
Our LEDs are super bright as it is, so I wouldn't change them. I also would not put that flashing one, since I am 90% sure it would be illegal and cops would harass you.
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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I agree not to use a flashing one cause it may bring a ticket. I have non flashing hype lights on my bike and like um.
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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AKplaya. I am sending out yours tomorrow.
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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AKplaya. I am sending out yours tomorrow.
Thanks, should be here Thursday or Friday then .
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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Got it. No address though. Please PM me with your shipping address. Thank you. If I get it tonight I will ship it out tomorrow.
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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