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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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Winter makeover

putting the car away and doing some mods durring the winter while its away im gona get the rear lip that goes on the top of the rear windsheild (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT) and also gona change up the front grill for this one ( http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT) both are gona be painted black also i will be getting 15mm spacers for the 19'' axis pentas i have sitting on my garage. i havent ordered anything yet just wondering were i can find the best price for these items? i dont mind if i can find used ones just in good shape, hopefully il start ordering what i need on thursday. i will also be clearing out my headlights before spring. performance wise i will be getting the rv6 j pipe also.

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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 03:06 PM
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grill looks good but $189+$36 for shipping seems kind of expensive
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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especially when you can make that grill yourself for less than $80 in supplies.
Look for a DIY by mmade2
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 03:11 PM
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i'd also go with a different windshield spoiler. that one looks bulky to me, go for one of the more subtle ones. there are a bunch of members that got them recently. murph, sandals to name a few. check out their threads in the photo section.
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by rptls08
grill looks good but $189+$36 for shipping seems kind of expensive
^ +1 .. Here's a really nice DIY for Grille mod if you're up to it..

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/e-073-diy-custom-grill-mod-cutting-adding-grill-mesh-lots-pics-748647/
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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I would get a used grill from a junk yard and did DIY on that one. Then if you're satisfied with it, put it on your car. If not, you're shit out of luck. But at least you still have one on your car that's not all cut up
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 04:37 PM
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I like the roof spoiler... its not to small but not stab you in the face big like ATLP! I will most likely order one this winter as well. just wait to install it till spring!
+1 on the grille if you like that look i would just make your own!
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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The pic they have of that spoiler just looks huge because it's white on a dark car. It's actually really small compared to the ATLP one and fits the car nicely.
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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i just took that same exact spoiler off my car to make way for another
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 01:56 AM
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grill wise i wanted to buy it so if i didnt end liking it i have the stock one but maybe il find a used one so i wouldnt have to sacrafice my stock one and yes i really liked this one from others i saw
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 07tl-s6spd
i just took that same exact spoiler off my car to make way for another
i would have painted mine black so it would go along with the black roof
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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^ +1 .. Here's a really nice DIY for Grille mod if you're up to it..

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=748647
got started on the grill modd im just waiting on the bondo to harden so i can sand it tomarrow. i will order the spoiler and the mesh grill next week, no rush i got my winter beater for my driving needs right now
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by tinteduptls
got started on the grill modd im just waiting on the bondo to harden so i can sand it tomarrow. i will order the spoiler and the mesh grill next week, no rush i got my winter beater for my driving needs right now
Nice! Make sure to get some pics up for us!
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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not sure if i should go with clear diffusers from here http://www.uniquestyleracing.com/20actlclhedi.html or backed out stock deffusers?
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by wahshi
^ +1 .. Here's a really nice DIY for Grille mod if you're up to it..

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=748647
I'd pay $189 for that. Id rather have a stock grill and an aftermarket one already completed for me.

Perceived value is the key term here. And to me, I perceive $189 to be good value.
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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Looks very clean! I like it
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 08:55 PM
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nice job man...looks like it came out good
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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thanks
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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love the grill
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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Tinted-VERY nice job, well done man!
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by tinteduptls
That is sweet! They should make one of those for the 2009/10/11 TL's.
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 09:01 AM
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The picture didnt show up for me but i assume its like the one under your name, i like the mod but think it needs to be painted the same color as the car so it flows. Kinda looks cheap black.
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Comptechtl2367
The picture didnt show up for me but i assume its like the one under your name, i like the mod but think it needs to be painted the same color as the car so it flows. Kinda looks cheap black.
i agree.
I have the same color car as the OP and will attempt this mod, only difference is that I like the grill's darker gray and will not be wrapping it in black.

OP, clean it up a bit.
the black and silver mesh throw it off! big time
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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it looks good!!
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 01:31 AM
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ive had three poeple including you guys tell me i should have tryed to match the paint but i think im gona stick with black since i got the black and silver going on w/ the black roof, blacked out windows, black tailights, and black headlights. i didnt end up using vinyl i actually used black trim spray paint its like a flat black and i left the outer trim on the hood and around the grill chrome here is the pic of the finished headlights

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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 01:34 AM
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 02:04 AM
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nice work
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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said bye bye to the led drls and threw in sum yellow halogen bulbs
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