What were your "inexpensive" mods?
01-28-2009, 10:46 AM
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What were your "inexpensive" mods?
I'm always looking for ways to add to my car, but don't want to break the bank. I've had the car for a month and want to make it stand out from the other TL's on the road.
Now "inexpensive" is a bit subjective, so maybe it would be easier to break it into categories.
Under $100- I've added V-LED lights, OEM Trunk liner, and spoiler from the spoiler store
Under $300- ISimple
Now "inexpensive" is a bit subjective, so maybe it would be easier to break it into categories.
Under $100- I've added V-LED lights, OEM Trunk liner, and spoiler from the spoiler store
Under $300- ISimple
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01-28-2009, 12:58 PM
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Painted rear calipers....
Price: $9.00 for can of DupliColor caliper paint
Took about 20 minutes of prep time, 3-4 coats...and it looks awesome. Not quite as glossy as the from Brembos, but WAY better than the "before" look.
I also painted the "hub" part of the rotor, which was showing signs of oxidation. The car looks like it just drove off the showroom floor!! (With exception of the curb rash the previous owner put on the TL-S rims.....bastard!!)
Took about 20 minutes of prep time, 3-4 coats...and it looks awesome. Not quite as glossy as the from Brembos, but WAY better than the "before" look.
I also painted the "hub" part of the rotor, which was showing signs of oxidation. The car looks like it just drove off the showroom floor!! (With exception of the curb rash the previous owner put on the TL-S rims.....bastard!!)
01-28-2009, 01:01 PM
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up to you but $15- 25 foot roll of chrome 3m trim for door handles, bottom grill.
+1 on CCFL
White front side markers from oznium or if your good at soldering ( look at avatar)
clearing headlights (just buy silicon and epoxy) but while your there ZKW Lens from ebay like $70 and you can also add angels eyes for 145. or buy everythign at add 150 and JNC will install.
+1 on CCFL
White front side markers from oznium or if your good at soldering ( look at avatar)
clearing headlights (just buy silicon and epoxy) but while your there ZKW Lens from ebay like $70 and you can also add angels eyes for 145. or buy everythign at add 150 and JNC will install.
01-28-2009, 01:26 PM
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01-28-2009, 03:20 PM
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great suggestions I might go broke adding all the inexpensive mods.
I did the leds for the trunk, reverse, and license plate. I was going to place an order to do the dome and door. Never thought of doing a different color for the door. Any pics?
Whats RSB and what's it do?
I did the leds for the trunk, reverse, and license plate. I was going to place an order to do the dome and door. Never thought of doing a different color for the door. Any pics?
Whats RSB and what's it do?
01-28-2009, 06:11 PM
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^ Rear Sway Bar Progressive is a good one and Comptech makes one also.
They keep the chassis from flexing in a sharp or high speed cornering. Great mod to have that reminds me I need to get one.
If I am incorrect about anything someone please correct me.
They keep the chassis from flexing in a sharp or high speed cornering. Great mod to have that reminds me I need to get one.
If I am incorrect about anything someone please correct me.
01-28-2009, 08:06 PM
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RSB reduces lean in corners and makes the handling more neutral. It doesn't strengthen the chassis or keep it from flexing. Probably the best bang for the buck performance mod out there.
01-28-2009, 08:55 PM
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Carbon Fiber "ACURA" nose logo-$25
Momo Shift Knob-$80 (does this qualify for inexpensive????)
ACURA logo valve stem caps-$10
ACURA logo license plate screw caps-$10
Chrome door handle channel trim-$8
Momo Shift Knob-$80 (does this qualify for inexpensive????)
ACURA logo valve stem caps-$10
ACURA logo license plate screw caps-$10
Chrome door handle channel trim-$8
01-28-2009, 09:47 PM
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$65 but i got the combo so it was probably like $50
01-28-2009, 10:36 PM
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inexpensive mod would have to be the drop in filter. the LEDs throughout the car would qualify as inexpensive - however ive swapped them for brighter and brighter ones as those became available. 
01-28-2009, 10:38 PM
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The cheapest, most visible way to stand out from other TL's on the road is probably getting a spoiler.
The cheapest, best bang for your buck performance mod is the rear sway bar.
The cheapest, best feature mod is Angry Dad's "ok" bypass hack + startup wallpaper. Good luck finding this, some babies threw a hissy fit awhile back and sent him packing. It hasnt been updated since.
The cheapest, best bang for your buck performance mod is the rear sway bar.
The cheapest, best feature mod is Angry Dad's "ok" bypass hack + startup wallpaper. Good luck finding this, some babies threw a hissy fit awhile back and sent him packing. It hasnt been updated since.
01-29-2009, 12:02 AM
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The cheapest, most visible way to stand out from other TL's on the road is probably getting a spoiler.
The cheapest, best bang for your buck performance mod is the rear sway bar.
The cheapest, best feature mod is Angry Dad's "ok" bypass hack + startup wallpaper. Good luck finding this, some babies threw a hissy fit awhile back and sent him packing. It hasnt been updated since.
The cheapest, best bang for your buck performance mod is the rear sway bar.
The cheapest, best feature mod is Angry Dad's "ok" bypass hack + startup wallpaper. Good luck finding this, some babies threw a hissy fit awhile back and sent him packing. It hasnt been updated since.
01-29-2009, 06:35 AM
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01-29-2009, 01:01 PM
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My TL can do this, too!
- chrome trim on handles - $5
- chrome trim on front lower grille ('04-'06 only) - $6
- replace interior and door lights with 9-LED - $45
- debadging (my favorite) - FREE!
- replace fogs with 2500k yellows - ~$25
01-29-2009, 01:04 PM
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01-29-2009, 01:39 PM
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^New pics for that mod would be nice. Anyone? 
01-29-2009, 02:05 PM
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Hmm thanks. I like the shave but I dunno about that chrome trim...
01-29-2009, 02:36 PM
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01-29-2009, 03:17 PM
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My cheap mods 
Chrome Door Handle Inlay Trim
I think it looks real nice and has a nice feel to it. Build quality is also very good. Easy to install.
White LED License Plate
V-LED
Left is LED, Right is stock bulb. Notice the white vs. yellow color.
Night shot.
They are very bright and it's a very simple swap of the bulb. No messing with electrical.
While I was changing the LEDs and the felt was off, I took off the trunk lid weight (below). It's about 2-3 lbs and it helps a little bit when opening the trunk.
I did the fog light bulb switch to Nokya Arctic White
Before:
After: Left is stock, Right is Nokya bulb
NIGHT SHOT! No more yellow (bleh
) color.
Chrome Door Handle Inlay Trim
I think it looks real nice and has a nice feel to it. Build quality is also very good. Easy to install.
White LED License Plate
V-LED
Left is LED, Right is stock bulb. Notice the white vs. yellow color.
Night shot.
They are very bright and it's a very simple swap of the bulb. No messing with electrical.
While I was changing the LEDs and the felt was off, I took off the trunk lid weight (below). It's about 2-3 lbs and it helps a little bit when opening the trunk.
I did the fog light bulb switch to Nokya Arctic White
Before:
After: Left is stock, Right is Nokya bulb
NIGHT SHOT! No more yellow (bleh
) color.
01-29-2009, 03:24 PM
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roof spoiler ($15 for parts, $60 for paint)
LED interior lights ($30 set from Tek-Toys, i dont think they're in business anymore)
Progress RSB (Next on my list, i think its about $135 $145ish)
LED interior lights ($30 set from Tek-Toys, i dont think they're in business anymore)
Progress RSB (Next on my list, i think its about $135 $145ish)