New mod... real carbon fiber fuel door.
11-29-2007, 02:34 PM
#43
Originally Posted by JamminTL
A-Spec lip spoiler actually does do something....take yours off, drive on the highway at speed and see the difference in handling. It does make the front end act more suitable at speed by helping direct wind flow....otherwise...the car tends to have a bit of a lift in the front at highway speeds (ok...little more than highway speeds frankly) I dont do 19" rims for just the reason you mention....and yes...these have been on ebay for at LEAST two years.
No offense Kennedy, I meant no disrespect really. Just stating MO. Like I said...if you like it thats all that truely matters!!!! It is unique.
No offense Kennedy, I meant no disrespect really. Just stating MO. Like I said...if you like it thats all that truely matters!!!! It is unique.
Wait till I show the two tone interior, that will likely ellicit a similar response. I was waiting on getting 2 more pieces (map light plastic, and rear seatbelt clip), but it those parts are still expensive for some reason.
...but I will challenge the lip has any affect on handling... It's mounted to a soft pliable bumper cover with two sided tape for crissake.
The first 7K miles (before lip kit) I put on the car, and the last 15K (after a-spec body kit) were not different to me, and I drive near 80 mph for 40 miles up andf down I-95 (provided traffic cooperates)... and push to three digit speeds occassioanlly as well. I've never noted any "float". It's purely an aestetic mod, I don't care what ya say.
Show a link to previous ebay auction. The vendor I bought mine from showed this one to be the only TL cover listed in his feedback ever... and I haven't seen another since June. I've been watching too, because I had to file a paypal complaint to get the seller to ship. Do a "completed items" search for "acura tl carbon fiber". Ain't no OE fuel doors like this there in passed 2-3 months.
Stillhere, I'll PM you the link of the auction when I get home. I don't have my paypal security fob here to the office.
Either way, I think ua6spec shoudl make these for the folks that want em. It's noce, easy to install, relatively cheap detail.
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11-29-2007, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
Not hurting my feelings, I dish out enough dirt and self righteous opinion to know soy boy mods like this might get a little dirt kicked at me. So be it.
Wait till I show the two tone interior, that will likely ellicit a similar response. I was waiting on getting 2 more pieces (map light plastic, and rear seatbelt clip), but it those parts are still expensive for some reason.
...but I will challenge the lip has any affect on handling... It's mounted to a soft pliable bumper cover with two sided tape for crissake.
The first 7K miles (before lip kit) I put on the car, and the last 15K (after a-spec body kit) were not different to me, and I drive near 80 mph for 40 miles up andf down I-95 (provided traffic cooperates)... and push to three digit speeds occassioanlly as well. I've never noted any "float". It's purely an aestetic mod, I don't care what ya say.
Show a link to previous ebay auction. The vendor I bought mine from showed this one to be the only TL cover listed in his feedback ever... and I haven't seen another since June. I've been watching too, because I had to file a paypal complaint to get the seller to ship. Do a "completed items" search for "acura tl carbon fiber". Ain't no OE fuel doors like this there in passed 2-3 months.
Stillhere, I'll PM you the link of the auction when I get home. I don't have my paypal security fob here to the office.
Either way, I think ua6spec shoudl make these for the folks that want em. It's noce, easy to install, relatively cheap detail.
Wait till I show the two tone interior, that will likely ellicit a similar response. I was waiting on getting 2 more pieces (map light plastic, and rear seatbelt clip), but it those parts are still expensive for some reason.
...but I will challenge the lip has any affect on handling... It's mounted to a soft pliable bumper cover with two sided tape for crissake.
The first 7K miles (before lip kit) I put on the car, and the last 15K (after a-spec body kit) were not different to me, and I drive near 80 mph for 40 miles up andf down I-95 (provided traffic cooperates)... and push to three digit speeds occassioanlly as well. I've never noted any "float". It's purely an aestetic mod, I don't care what ya say.
Show a link to previous ebay auction. The vendor I bought mine from showed this one to be the only TL cover listed in his feedback ever... and I haven't seen another since June. I've been watching too, because I had to file a paypal complaint to get the seller to ship. Do a "completed items" search for "acura tl carbon fiber". Ain't no OE fuel doors like this there in passed 2-3 months.
Stillhere, I'll PM you the link of the auction when I get home. I don't have my paypal security fob here to the office.
Either way, I think ua6spec shoudl make these for the folks that want em. It's noce, easy to install, relatively cheap detail.
As for how long those have been on there.....I wasnt the first one to say that they have been listed on ebay for a long time. I believe somebody else predated my first sight of them by one year? I just saw em two years ago....they said three! Either way.....as I said....its really what makes YOU happy....not every one else. As for the two tone interior....hmmm....could be interesting. Look forward to seeing it when you complete it.
I just didnt want you to get the impression I was hating on it or something. I have respect for everyones ride and efforts regardless of my own opinion or taste. As for the laminate statement....laminates have a tendancy to have issues after a while due to temp differentiations....especially where a metal core is involved. A lot of that depends on climate too though. If you live in Florida....you are less likely to run into a prob than if you live in Michigan or something like that where there are greater variences in temps. Either way....again...kudos for trying something new. I have a lot of respect for that.
.. I agree with dude about the clear thing tho. Yours is very dull ..
11-30-2007, 07:49 AM
#50
Originally Posted by WhipGame
Yeah the epoxy resin is "clear" & smooth, but it still appears to need some actual paint clearcoat for that shine to match the car ..
11-30-2007, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
It's just the crappy Iphone camera. Suns out today. I'll take a pic in the sun. The finish is excellent.
12-01-2007, 02:13 AM
#54
Originally Posted by JetJock
I don't really see the point. It looks like the door doesn't fit flush with the car. Kinda rice looking to me.
Door sits flush fine.
12-02-2007, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by trancemission
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I think theres a point where you just need to stop before you start to make the car look too ricey IMO
I think theres a point where you just need to stop before you start to make the car look too ricey IMO
12-02-2007, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ggesq
+1 for originality.
It's so stupid simple, it's like duh?
What would you think if I told you I could provide you with any part you wanted in CF, heck even your keyfob?
12-03-2007, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by onsknth
What would you think if I told you I could provide you with any part you wanted in CF, heck even your keyfob?
I bought another switchblade key for molding, but ended up nowhere since the inside was way to hard to mold.....
12-03-2007, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by lights
I was actually this close of making it.
I bought another switchblade key for molding, but ended up nowhere since the inside was way to hard to mold.....
I bought another switchblade key for molding, but ended up nowhere since the inside was way to hard to mold.....
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