how much do u have invested in ur 3G TL
12-02-2007, 06:40 PM
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Ive put about 20 grand into my tls
I have cai, spacers, high flow cat,catback ,pulleys, 1 12inch jl w7, jl 1000/1 amp, dom nav2go converter,hid fogs,tein ss coilovers and a lot more too much to list
I have cai, spacers, high flow cat,catback ,pulleys, 1 12inch jl w7, jl 1000/1 amp, dom nav2go converter,hid fogs,tein ss coilovers and a lot more too much to list
12-02-2007, 08:06 PM
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06 WDP / 07 WDP Type-S
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Plus custom WDP paint job ( i love being the only WDP on AZ with matching bumpers)[/QUOTE]
Actually, you're #2. I got mine done later. it looks great with the matching mud flaps too.
Plus custom WDP paint job ( i love being the only WDP on AZ with matching bumpers)[/QUOTE]
Actually, you're #2. I got mine done later. it looks great with the matching mud flaps too.
12-02-2007, 09:24 PM
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There's no telling how much i've spent.
But... hearing a young boy say to her mother while eating chickfila... "Mommy, isn't that car cool?"... is priceless.
But... hearing a young boy say to her mother while eating chickfila... "Mommy, isn't that car cool?"... is priceless.
12-03-2007, 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
But... hearing a young boy say to her mother while eating chickfila... "Mommy, isn't that car cool?"... is priceless.
.. & fuck you & your chik-fil-a 
.. We dont have it over here in NW .. Or Sonic. Makes me mad 
.. & the assholes always show us the commercials. There is a Sonic in Spokane (5hrs away ) ..
12-03-2007, 02:45 PM
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A J35A8 EG civic is in
Retail price for everything Ive done to the car is a little under $7000. Actual price for stuff Ive done because I know people and do things myself, a little over $3000.
One time at Rita's I heard a young boy say to his mom "mommy that man has all flat tires, he needs air in them" lol. I guess the 245/30/R20s are kinda low profile.
Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
There's no telling how much i've spent.
But... hearing a young boy say to her mother while eating chickfila... "Mommy, isn't that car cool?"... is priceless.
But... hearing a young boy say to her mother while eating chickfila... "Mommy, isn't that car cool?"... is priceless.
12-03-2007, 10:00 PM
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1000 19" foose speedster rims
450ish wing
200 tints
150 sunroof visor
50 leds
500 or so in the spring for tires for the rims
2350 total
not to bad, i dont include the aspec ground effects b/c i got those with the car
450ish wing
200 tints
150 sunroof visor
50 leds
500 or so in the spring for tires for the rims
2350 total
not to bad, i dont include the aspec ground effects b/c i got those with the car
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12-04-2007, 04:01 PM
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i went to cali this summer, and we stopped at in n out burger, awesome burgers, we drove by the place like 4-5 times at diff times of the day and everytime the place was packed, amazing burgers
12-05-2007, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by WhipGame
Gotta love the thumbs up form lil kids .. & fuck you & your chik-fil-a .. We dont have it over here in NW .. Or Sonic. Makes me mad .. & the assholes always show us the commercials. There is a Sonic in Spokane (5hrs away ) ..
.. & fuck you & your chik-fil-a .. We dont have it over here in NW .. Or Sonic. Makes me mad .. & the assholes always show us the commercials. There is a Sonic in Spokane (5hrs away ) ..
12-22-2007, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 06 Acura TL
how much do u have invested in ur 3G TL...
You can not "invest" money in a depreciating asset.
A more accurate title would have been how much money have you pissed away modding your TL.
10-26-2008, 10:23 AM
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'To invest' has more than one definition!
i.e "To spend or devote for future advantage or benefit: invested much time and energy in getting a good education."
Point being; This is a hobby for many of us. Like diving, rafting, boating, skydiving, clubing..lol(talking about mucho $$) etc...I say spend what you want/can to make the most out of our hobbies.
You don't know at the beginning that you will spend 7k on diving in the ocean looking a beautiful coral. BUT guess what! It doesn't take long, upgrade here upgrade there, better underwater camera there.
Point being...get off folks ass for money spent on what makes them happy. We are having fun doing what we want
to do. We are not hurting anyone and we are fulfilled with our accomplishments....THAT'S the return of our investment.
Oh and hello everyone. First time poster, long time reader. I registered when I finally bought my first TL.
There is a LOT of talent here. Great job guys.
10-26-2008, 11:10 AM
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10-26-2008, 12:49 PM
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An update to my post #46 (I can't believe it's been nearly a year!! Time flies)
I did everything I listed there of course. Instead of S-Techs I did Tein Basics too so in all since that post I have put in at least $7000 to the TL. Way more than I wanted to spend initially.
According to my original plans of how far I wanted to mod this car I am unofficially DONE with all major mods. A disclaimer is that I DO get bored after long durations of time so I might find myself switching a few things around within a year haha. The only 2 things that really tempt me at this point are an ATLP exhaust and some 19" wheels staggered with a lip.....Hmmm maybe one day.
I did everything I listed there of course. Instead of S-Techs I did Tein Basics too so in all since that post I have put in at least $7000 to the TL. Way more than I wanted to spend initially.
According to my original plans of how far I wanted to mod this car I am unofficially DONE with all major mods. A disclaimer is that I DO get bored after long durations of time so I might find myself switching a few things around within a year haha. The only 2 things that really tempt me at this point are an ATLP exhaust and some 19" wheels staggered with a lip.....Hmmm maybe one day.
10-27-2008, 10:42 AM
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updated money spent
$5k just in wheels total 1k just in tires
$2k in exhaust total (Skunk2 $500 to Evo2 $600 to Custom $800)
$250 Precat deletes
$750 in jpipes (atlp $400 to r-v6 $350)
$500 in intake total (Fujita $150/AEM V1 $250/AEM V2 $100)
add p2r intake manifold gasket $40
10-27-2008, 10:49 AM
#118
I really havent spent that much, but I've only had the car for a few months.
tl-s tails & rear side markers...285
a-spec spoiler kit....640
tint...200
total...$1125
I also have a few things that were from my past cars that I was able to put into the TL
usaspec ipod adaptor...100
alpine sub setup...700
so counting those,
total is $1925
I really dont want to drop the car since i know it will scrape so the only big thing i might want to do would be maybe aspec rims, so maybe around 1000 more.
I cant justify doing engine mods since 1) its a TL , 2) you dont get much gains for what you pay, and 3) i dont want to affect reliability
tl-s tails & rear side markers...285
a-spec spoiler kit....640
tint...200
total...$1125
I also have a few things that were from my past cars that I was able to put into the TL
usaspec ipod adaptor...100
alpine sub setup...700
so counting those,
total is $1925
I really dont want to drop the car since i know it will scrape so the only big thing i might want to do would be maybe aspec rims, so maybe around 1000 more.
I cant justify doing engine mods since 1) its a TL , 2) you dont get much gains for what you pay, and 3) i dont want to affect reliability
10-27-2008, 12:15 PM
#119
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Comptech Exhaust - $650
Fujita F5 CAI - $215
J-Pipe - $275
UR Crank Pulley $200 w/ install
P2R Spacer - $100
Tokico Blues w/ TEIN S-Tech - $500
6MT RSB - $40
LEDs - $45
Black Grill - $5
Grand total of $2030.
There's so much more to do
Fujita F5 CAI - $215
J-Pipe - $275
UR Crank Pulley $200 w/ install
P2R Spacer - $100
Tokico Blues w/ TEIN S-Tech - $500
6MT RSB - $40
LEDs - $45
Black Grill - $5
Grand total of $2030.
There's so much more to do
