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Old 12-17-2009, 01:23 PM
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Just upgraded my tail lights..

WOW what a chore. I have a base tl and just took out the tail lights and put the TL-S tail lights in. It only took about an hour and a half and I didnt have to remove the entire bumper. I did ,however have to take the rear wheel off only because it just made it easier to get to the screws. If i had pneumatic gun it would've only taken me an hour. Anyway here is a before and after pic. Nevertheless it was phase 2 in my upgrades.


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It did help having a second set of hands too. Even to just hand me tools while i was on the floor. Anyway I like it.
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No pictures. :thumbsdow
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Old 12-17-2009, 02:17 PM
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Can you guys not see the pix in the original posting? it shows them on my computer!! lemme know.
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Originally Posted by 07TLFIXITUP
Can you guys not see the pix in the original posting? it shows them on my computer!! lemme know.
Old 12-17-2009, 02:25 PM
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Are you just adding the pics to your thread from your PC? If so, that doesn't work. It must come from a host site such as www.photobucket.com.
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I figured it out...... Before:


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dude... whats up with the bumper?..... other then that.... looks great.... the same thing I did....
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I had'nt put it back togetger at the time i took the pic.
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Old 12-17-2009, 07:52 PM
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take off the "acura" and "TL" badges...adds a clean look to the car
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Thought about it...... I want to finish my upgrading first though...
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Looks great. I just acquired some tl-s tails myself but i thought u had to take the bumper completly off.... Guess not cool now im motivated. Looks great
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The trick is to get the bumper free from the corners. It is much easier if you do one side at a time and take the rear wheel off. There are 2 bolts under the fixture behind the bumper. Thats what makes it a pain in the ass.
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add some TL-S sidemarkers and a lid lip and you'll be set...
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What are the TL-S sidemarkers? Pix? and I havent decided on the lip yet. I cant decide if i want a sleek look or a sporty look. I'm going to wait on the rims to come in first then i will decide.
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can u add some more before pix....am feeling those tails more LOL !!!
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I dont have any more before pix. It's just the tails of a base TL.. 07. Sorry .
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Wanna sell your base tails? PM me.
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