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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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2 easy questions...

I have 300 bucks to spend on my car. i already have the windows tinted, so what else should i do for looks on the exterior for that amount of money?

also, are there no programmers available for the TL?
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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ASpec front lip, debadge, drop with springs?


You'll need a little more than that though lol
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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you could tint your lights, etc...
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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stage 3 exhaust - subtle yet significant tuned sound (AR2.5 resonator!)
AEM Cold Air Intake
HID Fog light upgrade
add 100 bucks more get a decent alarm/auto start system!
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Aspec front lip will cost your $300
Lowering springs will cost your $300 if you get them installed at the shop. If you do them yourself you can save yourself $100-$150 for other parts.

What color is your car.
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by anarchy[sear]
Aspec front lip will cost your $300
Lowering springs will cost your $300 if you get them installed at the shop. If you do them yourself you can save yourself $100-$150 for other parts.

What color is your car.
it is pearl white. is it hard to tint rear lights and side markers myself?
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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can i get any exhaust systems for around 300?
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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personally i wouldnt get the tint film put on the lights....id go to a body shop and have them wet sand the lights then apply tinted clear wetsand and buff the shit out of it and itll come out so much better and nicer than film....it shouldnt be more than 200 for that
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by bballislife010
it is pearl white. is it hard to tint rear lights and side markers myself?
http://rockblocker.com/colored.htm Some people like these some people don't. Some of the reasons why people don't like them is because they aren't dark enough and when you apply it on if you look close you can see creases.

I myself have blacked out tails. I have another set coming because the ones I have now need some work because one spot was oversprayed. If you are willing to wait, after I receive my set back from my friend and fix the other ones I can sell you those.


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can i get any exhaust systems for around 300?
Um maybe in the black market you might get lucky for $300 but most of the ones I have seen are about $550 and up for used. You can buy two universal mufflers and get them welded on for probably $300.
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by anarchy[sear]
http://rockblocker.com/colored.htm Some people like these some people don't. Some of the reasons why people don't like them is because they aren't dark enough and when you apply it on if you look close you can see creases.

I myself have blacked out tails. I have another set coming because the ones I have now need some work because one spot was oversprayed. If you are willing to wait, after I receive my set back from my friend and fix the other ones I can sell you those.




Um maybe in the black market you might get lucky for $300 but most of the ones I have seen are about $550 and up for used. You can buy two universal mufflers and get them welded on for probably $300.


i dont really like those... sorry! haha. but does anyone know if i can get my decals painted black? like the acura sign, the name acura, and the TL letters? what about getting a new front grill? where could i find those?
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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You dont like the rockblockers or you don't like the blackout look. Mine are totally blacked out so you cant see any of the red. A lot of the people have painted the grills to match there cars. I actually debadged my acura and the tl off the back. Only think left is the A.
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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i really like the blackout look! but the pic isnt blacked out. can i just take my lights to a window tinter and they will do them? how does that work? when i debadge my vehicle, can i debadge the acura tl and the letter and, paint them, then put them back on?
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...204&highlight=

These are the tails I have on my car.

Yeah you can put them back on. Just make sure its warm and hot when you take off the badges it will be easier.
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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Those are badass!!!! Can u save them for about 2 1/2 weeks?
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 11:56 PM
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Don't do springs, get coilovers. I would get your headlights cleared and get an intake put in with that money.
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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You can do what I did. Buy an ebay intake and K&N filter, cost my $85 and I have an exact replica of the K&N. Then spend the rest on other mods.

LED Interior lights
tint tails/turn
clear headlights
Type S tails and markers
Delete third muffler
Magnaflow resonator
grounding kit
A-Spec lip

There are TONS of things you can do.
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 12:25 AM
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i say you just take your car to a muffler shop, tell them to cut your exhaust, remove mid-muffler and cat, get 2.5 inch piping and there you go, nice sounding exhaust for 300 bucks! make sure they have a mandrel bend though!
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 02:42 AM
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you could get a lid spoiler and put it on the top of rear windshield. Little more aggressive look.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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you could get a lid spoiler and put it on the top of rear windshield. Little more aggressive look.
wtf?!!!!
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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you could get a lid spoiler and put it on the top of rear windshield. Little more aggressive look.
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