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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 11:34 AM
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Smile it happened...I have a bad case of the modding fever!!!

Well, it has been almost a year that I have owned my 2004 TL 6MT A-SPEC (a-spec suspension,a-spec kit, a-spec steering wheel, 8.5" a-spec gunmentals, etc...) Before this car, I had a civic, prelude, and s2000 that were all full of mods. The other day I ordered an AEM V2, and will be ordering a comptech exhaust shortly. I am super excited to the V2 on! I can't stop looking for other parts...oh no..this is bad!
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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What color is your car? I just got aspec wheels for my SSM but havent installed them yet. Would like to get an idea of how they look on an ssm if yours happens to be. If not, pics would still be nice.
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 11:48 AM
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Oh and I got the aem v2 as well but havent installed that yet either lol.
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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i installed the v2 the same day i got it lol it replaced a v1 so it was pretty easy
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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Yea, I am not wooried about the install at all. I will reference the diy vidoes, but I have installed plenty of intakes on my cars and friends as well. Now as for the exhaust, that will be a differant story. Once I get it, I will need some help with that bad boy!
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 01:28 PM
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Congrats! The mod bug is nasty. It's hard to stop that itch.

Good mods. Any pics?

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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 12:16 AM
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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It has to be the weather.

I have a big modding fever right now as well.

I need to relax as soon as I get my next mod.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 12:55 AM
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It isn't the weather, my friend. This bug knows no season. It just easier to do the mods in Spring/Summer.

Mod fever is 24/7/365!



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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 01:22 AM
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
It isn't the weather, my friend. This bug knows no season. It just easier to do the mods in Spring/Summer.

Mod fever is 24/7/365!



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I was thinking the same thing. It's been cool during the cold months as far as not touching the car but deep down i knew the mod bug was dorment just waiting to come out...well its out...out of control! I gotta get off here...this site doesn't help AT ALL!

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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by donaldso718
What color is your car? I just got aspec wheels for my SSM but havent installed them yet. Would like to get an idea of how they look on an ssm if yours happens to be. If not, pics would still be nice.
and to expand...which of the four aspec wheel colors do you have?...thats for both of you
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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+1 for modding fever in the spring. It's been non-stop for me since February

OP Welcome and congrats on the new ride! Post up some pictures.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by blkaspec
and to expand...which of the four aspec wheel colors do you have?...thats for both of you

Haha I totally forgot to post the color. I got the gunmetal aspecs!
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
It isn't the weather, my friend. This bug knows no season. It just easier to do the mods in Spring/Summer.

Mod fever is 24/7/365!



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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 08:35 AM
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I apologize to all for not providing pictures! AEM V2 arrives today!!! Will take lots of pics during install. I also placed my order for the rear roof spoiler!!! I will get on the ball and share everything with all of my fellow acurazine friends!!! I plan on busting out the laptop and following the DIY 3G CAI install video verbatim!!! Any suggestions? Wish me luck!
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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Good luck man!

I'm looking forward to the pictures
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Old May 2, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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Smile

Well, Friday evening I tackled the project...simple! This is my first time posting pictures so bare with me...
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Old May 2, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Beautiful car man.

You'll love the Comptech exhaust system .. it sounds even better with J-pipe / 3rd cat delete though .
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Old May 2, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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I just realized that AEM provided the wrong sticker kit with my system. My sticker does not say V2, as I think it is supposed to be for a CAI or short ram setup.
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Old May 2, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jrocka312
I just realized that AEM provided the wrong sticker kit with my system. My sticker does not say V2, as I think it is supposed to be for a CAI or short ram setup.
its only a sticker bruh and u need to lower ur car it looks like a 4 x 4
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Old May 2, 2010 | 03:32 PM
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looking good man.
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Old May 2, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by DIZAZNDOOD320
its only a sticker bruh and u need to lower ur car it looks like a 4 x 4
No need... I am enjoying the a-spec setup....
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Old May 2, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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Looks great man!

You should take off that MB license plate frame and get the plugs for the front bumper though.
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Old May 2, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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take two mods and call me in the morning
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Old May 2, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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Well done indeed.
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Old May 3, 2010 | 08:01 AM
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Thank you for all the kind words...I am anxiously awaiting my roof spoiler now!!!
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Old May 3, 2010 | 01:28 PM
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Nice car to start on.. aspec wheels and aspec kit!! Plus it is a 6 speed!!! Nice new ride.. I am like you.. have the same mod car list as you. You ever part of s2ki?

anyways lower the car and get some stuff call Bar Keepers friend from winn dixie and clean your exhaust with it.. trust me on that one!
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Old May 3, 2010 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by trancemission
take two mods and call me in the morning
Forgot to get back with you Doctor. I just got the first percription filled...just ordered 2 SSM bumper plugs for $12.37 shipped!!!
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Old May 3, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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Those rims look great on a SSM, you have good taste
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Old May 3, 2010 | 07:57 PM
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looks good man. mod bug bites hard!
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Old May 3, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by KzooTL
Those rims look great on a SSM, you have good taste
Well thank you, but here is the thing. When I purchased this car, the full A-SPEC was already installed. I actually find it to be a little odd that:

#1 The previous owner was registered to Honda Motor Company listed as "Corporate"
#2 Full complete A-SPEC kit (steering wheel, 18" 8.5" gunmetals, A-SPEC lip kit, A-SPEC deck spoiler, and A-SPEC suspension
#3 Nearly every accessory possible is on this car i.e. colored body molding and colored door edge guards
#4 the rare combination of NAVI and 6MT and all the goodies that accompany the 6MT (Brembos, LSD, larger sways)
#5 the rare combination of NAVI and EBONY
#6 the rare combination of all of these put together to answer the question for me which was, "Can I find the absolute perfect car I want?"

I happened to luck out last year when I found this beauty. I am guessing it was some corporate executive with Honda who drove this thing and I am guessing babied it. It only had 32,000K miles on it when I purchased May of 2009 and the car is a 2004.

These are all only my opinions and I am not even sure if these combos make it "rare". I am just happy its everything I wanted put together in one solid car!
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Old May 20, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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My roof spoiler is en route and scheduled for delivery today! Will post pictures when I install in later this evening! I had ordered one a few weeks ago, and when it came it had a few deficiencies so I sold it to another member. Stay tuned!
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Dang, this guy was bit hard.......
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Old May 20, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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Congrats! The mod bug is nasty. It's hard to stop that itch.

Good mods. Any pics?
All i wanted to do was change the interior lights to led's and 2 years later i am nearing completion of my car.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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The doctors say there is nothing that can be done. Spoiler is on hand...looks perfect. When I get home from work I will get pictures of the install!
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Originally Posted by jrocka312
Well thank you, but here is the thing. When I purchased this car, the full A-SPEC was already installed. I actually find it to be a little odd that:

#1 The previous owner was registered to Honda Motor Company listed as "Corporate"
#2 Full complete A-SPEC kit (steering wheel, 18" 8.5" gunmetals, A-SPEC lip kit, A-SPEC deck spoiler, and A-SPEC suspension
#3 Nearly every accessory possible is on this car i.e. colored body molding and colored door edge guards
#4 the rare combination of NAVI and 6MT and all the goodies that accompany the 6MT (Brembos, LSD, larger sways)
#5 the rare combination of NAVI and EBONY
#6 the rare combination of all of these put together to answer the question for me which was, "Can I find the absolute perfect car I want?"

I happened to luck out last year when I found this beauty. I am guessing it was some corporate executive with Honda who drove this thing and I am guessing babied it. It only had 32,000K miles on it when I purchased May of 2009 and the car is a 2004.

These are all only my opinions and I am not even sure if these combos make it "rare". I am just happy its everything I wanted put together in one solid car!
You suck... Great find... but those Aspecs would look better on my SSM. I'll even trade you my front license plate plugs for them... straight up.
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