My Black Beauty has arrived!
08-29-2004, 03:14 AM
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My Black Beauty has arrived!
I'm finally a proud owner of a new NBP/Ebony TL w/ navi. Thanks to this great forum, I was able to be informed extensively on this vehicle before my purchase. I worked hard to get my purchase price where I wanted it. Here in Northern Cali. it's nearly impossible to get it $1,000 under MSRP. I got some good accessories with the price of $34,195 + TTL.
Being that this is my first new vehicle purchase, I feel like I accomplished something awesome! I already put 77 miles on it today, driving in 101 degree weather. I was finally able to enjoy a car with A/C. My previous car's had "hot when its hot" and "cold when its cold" A/C.
I'll be changing/adding some minor detail's to my black beauty soon. Such as window tint & debadging. I'll post some pics as I go along.
I'm hoping to upgrade my tires with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S's or Falken 512's. I don't like the way the currently installed tires fit around the rim - sidewalls seem short or too stretched. A 245/45/R17 tire will give it a much better look & handling.
Now time to figure out how to use/install these freaking cargo net's.
Being that this is my first new vehicle purchase, I feel like I accomplished something awesome! I already put 77 miles on it today, driving in 101 degree weather. I was finally able to enjoy a car with A/C. My previous car's had "hot when its hot" and "cold when its cold" A/C.
I'll be changing/adding some minor detail's to my black beauty soon. Such as window tint & debadging. I'll post some pics as I go along.
I'm hoping to upgrade my tires with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S's or Falken 512's. I don't like the way the currently installed tires fit around the rim - sidewalls seem short or too stretched. A 245/45/R17 tire will give it a much better look & handling.
Now time to figure out how to use/install these freaking cargo net's.
08-29-2004, 03:44 AM
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Congrats on your new car, but I have some advice for you for what it's worth. I recently was considering Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, or Pilot Sport tires. After doing extensive research, I went with the Pilot Sport PS-2's. They are simply amazing!! They are the replacement for the Pilot Sport, and although are not as agressive looking, they are a much better tire. They ride smoother, and are much quieter than the Pilot Sport. Yesterday, I got caught in a torrential rain storm, and I can say that these tires handle better in heavy rain than any previous tire I've ever owned...including the stock HPT tire option(RE-030) that came with my 6mt 04TL. Since you live in California, I don't think you need to get the A/S tires. The PS-2's are just fantastic tires...I could tell the difference as soon as I drove the car off the rack and knew that these were going to be fantastic tires and they haven't disappointed me yet.
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I went with the Pilot Sport PS-2's.
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Originally Posted by xristos
I'm finally a proud owner of a new NBP/Ebony TL w/ navi. Thanks to this great forum, I was able to be informed extensively on this vehicle before my purchase. I worked hard to get my purchase price where I wanted it. Here in Northern Cali. it's nearly impossible to get it $1,000 under MSRP. I got some good accessories with the price of $34,195 + TTL.
Being that this is my first new vehicle purchase, I feel like I accomplished something awesome! I already put 77 miles on it today, driving in 101 degree weather. I was finally able to enjoy a car with A/C. My previous car's had "hot when its hot" and "cold when its cold" A/C.
I'll be changing/adding some minor detail's to my black beauty soon. Such as window tint & debadging. I'll post some pics as I go along.
I'm hoping to upgrade my tires with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S's or Falken 512's. I don't like the way the currently installed tires fit around the rim - sidewalls seem short or too stretched. A 245/45/R17 tire will give it a much better look & handling.
Now time to figure out how to use/install these freaking cargo net's.
Being that this is my first new vehicle purchase, I feel like I accomplished something awesome! I already put 77 miles on it today, driving in 101 degree weather. I was finally able to enjoy a car with A/C. My previous car's had "hot when its hot" and "cold when its cold" A/C.
I'll be changing/adding some minor detail's to my black beauty soon. Such as window tint & debadging. I'll post some pics as I go along.
I'm hoping to upgrade my tires with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S's or Falken 512's. I don't like the way the currently installed tires fit around the rim - sidewalls seem short or too stretched. A 245/45/R17 tire will give it a much better look & handling.
Now time to figure out how to use/install these freaking cargo net's.
08-29-2004, 12:35 PM
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Thanks for the advice JETJOCK. I'll look into these Pilot Sport PS-2's. Do you know if they are more or less in price compared to the Sport A/S?
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08-29-2004, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by xristos
I'm finally a proud owner of a new NBP/Ebony TL w/ navi. Thanks to this great forum, I was able to be informed extensively on this vehicle before my purchase. I worked hard to get my purchase price where I wanted it. Here in Northern Cali. it's nearly impossible to get it $1,000 under MSRP. I got some good accessories with the price of $34,195 + TTL.
Being that this is my first new vehicle purchase, I feel like I accomplished something awesome! I already put 77 miles on it today, driving in 101 degree weather. I was finally able to enjoy a car with A/C. My previous car's had "hot when its hot" and "cold when its cold" A/C.
I'll be changing/adding some minor detail's to my black beauty soon. Such as window tint & debadging. I'll post some pics as I go along.
I'm hoping to upgrade my tires with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S's or Falken 512's. I don't like the way the currently installed tires fit around the rim - sidewalls seem short or too stretched. A 245/45/R17 tire will give it a much better look & handling.
Now time to figure out how to use/install these freaking cargo net's.
Being that this is my first new vehicle purchase, I feel like I accomplished something awesome! I already put 77 miles on it today, driving in 101 degree weather. I was finally able to enjoy a car with A/C. My previous car's had "hot when its hot" and "cold when its cold" A/C.
I'll be changing/adding some minor detail's to my black beauty soon. Such as window tint & debadging. I'll post some pics as I go along.
I'm hoping to upgrade my tires with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S's or Falken 512's. I don't like the way the currently installed tires fit around the rim - sidewalls seem short or too stretched. A 245/45/R17 tire will give it a much better look & handling.
Now time to figure out how to use/install these freaking cargo net's.
Yeah, where did you buy yours? (And what accessories did you get?) In any case, there's a lot of postings on this site that can show you how the cargo nets are supposed to work. Go look for them and good luck.
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08-30-2004, 03:11 AM
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I meant to type $34,295, instead of $34,195.
I bought my NBP/Ebony/Navi/5AT at Acura of Concord for $34,295 w/ accessories, which were all-season floor mats, cargo tray, splash gaurds, wheel locks, body side mouldings, door edge trim and fender edge guards. Not quite sure if I'm describing the fender edge gaurds properly. I can take some pics to show this item, so let me know. The car had the mouldings, door edge trim and fender edge guards installed. I told the dealer that I didn't care for the mouldings and extra trim, so throw it in for free or remove them. Since the car is black the extra mouldings and trim aren't noticable, so I think I'll leave them on for now.
When I negotiated the price w/ accessories, the dealer was over charging me close to $1,000 for all the accessories. I reminded the manager that I didn't care for the mouldings and trim. The day before I printed prices from the official Acura site of all the accessories I wanted. I showed them the printout's and asked why so much in the dealer markup for the accessories. After this, I told them that I don't want to buy any accessories, so drop the price from $34, 295. Finally after the salesperson's third trip to the manager, we had a deal which included the accessories.
I also noticed that there are blue metallic flakes under the Nighthawk Black Pearl paint. You have to see it under a certain angle in the sunlight. I think it's pretty cool.
BTW, are both cargo net's standard equipment or did I get them accidentally for free? Also, my leather case which includes the owner manual's fit pretty tight in my glove box. Am I not supposed to put it there?
I bought my NBP/Ebony/Navi/5AT at Acura of Concord for $34,295 w/ accessories, which were all-season floor mats, cargo tray, splash gaurds, wheel locks, body side mouldings, door edge trim and fender edge guards. Not quite sure if I'm describing the fender edge gaurds properly. I can take some pics to show this item, so let me know. The car had the mouldings, door edge trim and fender edge guards installed. I told the dealer that I didn't care for the mouldings and extra trim, so throw it in for free or remove them. Since the car is black the extra mouldings and trim aren't noticable, so I think I'll leave them on for now.
When I negotiated the price w/ accessories, the dealer was over charging me close to $1,000 for all the accessories. I reminded the manager that I didn't care for the mouldings and trim. The day before I printed prices from the official Acura site of all the accessories I wanted. I showed them the printout's and asked why so much in the dealer markup for the accessories. After this, I told them that I don't want to buy any accessories, so drop the price from $34, 295. Finally after the salesperson's third trip to the manager, we had a deal which included the accessories.
I also noticed that there are blue metallic flakes under the Nighthawk Black Pearl paint. You have to see it under a certain angle in the sunlight. I think it's pretty cool.
BTW, are both cargo net's standard equipment or did I get them accidentally for free? Also, my leather case which includes the owner manual's fit pretty tight in my glove box. Am I not supposed to put it there?
08-30-2004, 03:45 AM
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JOGANJANI: where did you get your "clear bra" from and is it worth it? Also, who applied your tint and are you satisfied with 35%?
I'm thinking of getting 30% or 35% tint all around and debating about getting the clear bra.
I'm thinking of getting 30% or 35% tint all around and debating about getting the clear bra.
08-30-2004, 06:47 AM
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Welcome to the club! I also have a NBP with ebony and I think it is 
! Please consider doing a search on Team Nighthawk and let me know if you would like to join. Enjoy your excellent choice of interior and exterior colors!
! Please consider doing a search on Team Nighthawk and let me know if you would like to join. Enjoy your excellent choice of interior and exterior colors!
08-30-2004, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 1hottl
Welcome to the club! I also have a NBP with ebony and I think it is ! Please consider doing a search on Team Nighthawk and let me know if you would like to join. Enjoy your excellent choice of interior and exterior colors!
! Please consider doing a search on Team Nighthawk and let me know if you would like to join. Enjoy your excellent choice of interior and exterior colors! 
I love the motto in your sig! Love my black TL 
Every time I click on your sig, it won't go through.
08-30-2004, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by NEVERaDuLLmoment
I love the motto in your sig! Love my black TL Every time I click on your sig, it won't go through.
08-30-2004, 12:23 PM
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Thanks for the advice JETJOCK. I'll look into these Pilot Sport PS-2's. Do you know if they are more or less in price compared to the Sport A/S?
09-01-2004, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by xristos
JOGANJANI: where did you get your "clear bra" from and is it worth it? Also, who applied your tint and are you satisfied with 35%?
I'm thinking of getting 30% or 35% tint all around and debating about getting the clear bra.
I'm thinking of getting 30% or 35% tint all around and debating about getting the clear bra.
09-01-2004, 06:12 PM
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Thanks JOG...
I'll be getting my tint from either Rocky Mnt. or Tints'R'Us. $100 less at Tints'R'Us and they both use moleskins. BTW, you only have your rear window's tinted right? It looks good.
I'll be getting my tint from either Rocky Mnt. or Tints'R'Us. $100 less at Tints'R'Us and they both use moleskins. BTW, you only have your rear window's tinted right? It looks good.
09-01-2004, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by xristos
Thanks JOG...
I'll be getting my tint from either Rocky Mnt. or Tints'R'Us. $100 less at Tints'R'Us and they both use moleskins. BTW, you only have your rear window's tinted right? It looks good.
I'll be getting my tint from either Rocky Mnt. or Tints'R'Us. $100 less at Tints'R'Us and they both use moleskins. BTW, you only have your rear window's tinted right? It looks good.
09-01-2004, 06:37 PM
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I've had previous cars with all around tint when I lived in San Fran & only got one fix it tix. About three years ago, I purchased a home in Antioch and haven't got one for my other car. I think in a big city its more of a risk, IMO. I do most of my driving at night and will probably get all around tint.
09-03-2004, 01:26 AM
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xristos -
Go with Tints R Us. You spoke to Juan rite? He did my tint with Scotchtint all around 35 %
I have no problems. Ask him about the black TL at Rubens Work. When I first called about my car to do the moleskin he didnt know about if in fact our cars needed it. I told him for definitely sure we need it. I even told him how to remove the window guards without taking the door panel off all the way. He quoted you 250 for all around right?
I have no streaks or bubbles. Even got the tint in the mid rear windows all the way and not just to the rubber.
If your looking to get clear bra you may want to wait. I plan on getting trained.
Good luck!
Go with Tints R Us. You spoke to Juan rite? He did my tint with Scotchtint all around 35 %
I have no problems. Ask him about the black TL at Rubens Work. When I first called about my car to do the moleskin he didnt know about if in fact our cars needed it. I told him for definitely sure we need it. I even told him how to remove the window guards without taking the door panel off all the way. He quoted you 250 for all around right?
I have no streaks or bubbles. Even got the tint in the mid rear windows all the way and not just to the rubber.
If your looking to get clear bra you may want to wait. I plan on getting trained.
Good luck!
09-03-2004, 02:04 AM
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Well I just got my windows tinted today by Tints' r' Us in San Jose. I got 35% all around with feltskin applied to all doors. It looks really good - not to dark & not to light. They computer-cut all the tint needed to match your window's.
I'll be polishing/glazing/synthetic wax/carnuba wax in that order. I ordered my microfibre applicators/detailing cloths/wash mitts/big blue dry towel from properautocare.com and will be arriving tomorrow. I'm not sure if I sure clay the car before I polish it because I just bought it this past Saturday. I guess after I wash it I'll check to see if the paint feels rough.
I'll post some pics during Labor Day to show the outcome.
DLOULY> I sent you a PM, did u get it?
I'll be polishing/glazing/synthetic wax/carnuba wax in that order. I ordered my microfibre applicators/detailing cloths/wash mitts/big blue dry towel from properautocare.com and will be arriving tomorrow. I'm not sure if I sure clay the car before I polish it because I just bought it this past Saturday. I guess after I wash it I'll check to see if the paint feels rough.
I'll post some pics during Labor Day to show the outcome.
DLOULY> I sent you a PM, did u get it?
09-03-2004, 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by xristos
Well I just got my windows tinted today by Tints' r' Us in San Jose. I got 35% all around with feltskin applied to all doors. It looks really good - not to dark & not to light. They computer-cut all the tint needed to match your window's.
I'll be polishing/glazing/synthetic wax/carnuba wax in that order. I ordered my microfibre applicators/detailing cloths/wash mitts/big blue dry towel from properautocare.com and will be arriving tomorrow. I'm not sure if I sure clay the car before I polish it because I just bought it this past Saturday. I guess after I wash it I'll check to see if the paint feels rough.
I'll post some pics during Labor Day to show the outcome.
DLOULY> I sent you a PM, did u get it?
I'll be polishing/glazing/synthetic wax/carnuba wax in that order. I ordered my microfibre applicators/detailing cloths/wash mitts/big blue dry towel from properautocare.com and will be arriving tomorrow. I'm not sure if I sure clay the car before I polish it because I just bought it this past Saturday. I guess after I wash it I'll check to see if the paint feels rough.
I'll post some pics during Labor Day to show the outcome.
DLOULY> I sent you a PM, did u get it?
You may want to check the manual or do a search here because I think it is too soon to do the polishing. I think the clearcoat needs some time to cure. I'm not 100% sure...
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