05tLwdp's progress/first pictures (Update 6/16/13-Page 5)
#121
The Panty Dropper
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well, i had a friend mount my tires today at his job however he only did two wheels, he had alot of work to do so i got the short end of the stick. I guess i cant complain for free work lol
anyway the tires i got were Hankook evo v12
specs- fr.-225/35/19 on an 8.5in. rim
rr- 245/35/19 on a 10in. rim
the stretch on the rear wheel is a bit scary but i did not want to rub once shes dropped.
i only have one side mounted as of now, the other two wheels shall be done wed. and i will have much better pictures.
As for the coilovers, they are going to have to wait till june due to finances...but hopefully sooner
anyway the tires i got were Hankook evo v12
specs- fr.-225/35/19 on an 8.5in. rim
rr- 245/35/19 on a 10in. rim
the stretch on the rear wheel is a bit scary but i did not want to rub once shes dropped.
i only have one side mounted as of now, the other two wheels shall be done wed. and i will have much better pictures.
As for the coilovers, they are going to have to wait till june due to finances...but hopefully sooner
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The rims look good but DAMN please drop that bitch.
#126
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so after taking some time off from modding i decided it was about time i got some stuff for my tl, nothing crazy though
1. chrome license plate frame lol
2. entire led interior from Vled's
3. smoked side markers with white led's
4. slotted and drilled rotors with pads combo from brake motive
5. FAKE Brembo "frembo" caliper covers. I know im going to get flamed for this but with aftermarket wheels and rotors my oem calipers were looking a tad bit naked and weak so i opted for some covers insted of spending 3g's i dont have on a BBK so take it easy on me fellas and ladies!!!
anyway heres some pictures...oh and they are cell phone pics so they are crappy.
i painted the stock calipers to match so it would be a little more difficult to spot the fakes.
1. chrome license plate frame lol
2. entire led interior from Vled's
3. smoked side markers with white led's
4. slotted and drilled rotors with pads combo from brake motive
5. FAKE Brembo "frembo" caliper covers. I know im going to get flamed for this but with aftermarket wheels and rotors my oem calipers were looking a tad bit naked and weak so i opted for some covers insted of spending 3g's i dont have on a BBK so take it easy on me fellas and ladies!!!
anyway heres some pictures...oh and they are cell phone pics so they are crappy.
i painted the stock calipers to match so it would be a little more difficult to spot the fakes.
#127
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Amazing ride man.
How are the Brakemotive brake setup?
How are the Brakemotive brake setup?
#128
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thanks!!! brakemotives are like night and day from oem (non-brembo) they do very well with consistant hard breaking however the brake dust is crazy out of control, a 10 min drive will put a nice coat of dust on my shiney wheels
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Dude, VERY well done! I haven't seen the puddle lights in a long time. Very styling!
By the way, I updated the title of your thread to show new updates for you.
By the way, I updated the title of your thread to show new updates for you.
#130
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^ thanks steven, i just recenty re-installed the puddle lights after they took a beating one winter...this time they should hold up for a wile. And thank you for the title update!!
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It's all about the value for the dollar I suppose =)
I would probably put on different brake pads, then.
I just love the cross-drilled/slotted look.
Any more pictures of them please? preferably from a good distance away =)
#133
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Nice progress!!
Your car is BEGGING for a drop tho...
Your car is BEGGING for a drop tho...
#134
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#135
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I got them from eBay they come in all types of different colors as well as brands. Just make sure you have clearance between your caliper and rim. I got the set of 4 for $40 shipped. Also they are not clip on. They are adhered by high temp silicone...a bit suspect but I put alot so these baby's won't ever be falling off.
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nice update. i got the brakemotive rotor/pad combo a few months ago and love em too.
where did you get your puddle lights from? i've always wanted a set of those.
where did you get your puddle lights from? i've always wanted a set of those.
#138
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Thanks man! Yeah the brakes are legit, and 140 buks is a hell of a deal. I didn't buy the puddle lights I actually made them from single 10mm LEDs, resistors, and some drilled out aluminum rod as a case. About 5hrs of work but only $35 in material! I have a shit ton of pictures from the fabrication and install I'm gunna put up in this thread prob by next week.
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Thanks man! Yeah the brakes are legit, and 140 buks is a hell of a deal. I didn't buy the puddle lights I actually made them from single 10mm LEDs, resistors, and some drilled out aluminum rod as a case. About 5hrs of work but only $35 in material! I have a shit ton of pictures from the fabrication and install I'm gunna put up in this thread prob by next week.
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Very nice looking TL. I see you have 5% tint. I am getting that very soon was just wondering do you have any problems changing lanes on a dark highway? And how do you avoid tickets here in NY :P?
#141
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Damnit James I've seen all these mods already! :-)
When are we doing the puddle light mod to the cracura!? AHHH! And when are we getting our damned roofs done?! I just sold the Jeep rims so I may use that to have g-dezine do it.
When are we doing the puddle light mod to the cracura!? AHHH! And when are we getting our damned roofs done?! I just sold the Jeep rims so I may use that to have g-dezine do it.
#142
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As requested, puddle light install
20x 10mm 55degree 1w led's
2ft alum rod
fiberglass resin
some 14gauge wire
40x e-clips
used two e-clips per light, one of each side of the side skirt to pinch the led houseing in place.
20x 10mm 55degree 1w led's
2ft alum rod
fiberglass resin
some 14gauge wire
40x e-clips
used two e-clips per light, one of each side of the side skirt to pinch the led houseing in place.
#143
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used a drill press to hollow out the rod to 10mm for a perfect fit.
also i first used hot glue to seal up the leds in the alum. housing but apparently hot glue shrinks when it dries so it wasnt a good seal. I had to take every one apart and re-seal with fiberglass resin that made it 100% better
also i first used hot glue to seal up the leds in the alum. housing but apparently hot glue shrinks when it dries so it wasnt a good seal. I had to take every one apart and re-seal with fiberglass resin that made it 100% better
#145
amazing ride bro! lovin everything about it
Have one question though, how well did the rear TL-S lip fit on your car? Curious to know because I like the TL-S lip so much better than the regular 05
Have one question though, how well did the rear TL-S lip fit on your car? Curious to know because I like the TL-S lip so much better than the regular 05
#146
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^ it was a challenge to say the least, you seriously have to cut your stock bumper to shreds. Not to mention a type s bumper has marks on where to drill holes but our base bumper has nothing so you kinda have to guestimate. If your good at makin stuff fit it should work out fine.
#147
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Sooo today this guy rolls up infront of my house...
And my gifts include megans!!! Finally
Butttttttt my cars at the stealership getting both front Axels replaced due to clicking noise. So I figured I should have that done before my warranty is voided due to the coils. So in the mean time I'm beating on a 2010 tsx curtousy car that I don't really like. It seems very cheesy on the inside, almost poor quality ish. Everything is thin plastic and the center consol\ dash is hidious.
So I should be slammed by the weekend depending how fast they get to my car!!!
Btw anyone who has megans, what damping setting are you at and how does it ride?
And my gifts include megans!!! Finally
Butttttttt my cars at the stealership getting both front Axels replaced due to clicking noise. So I figured I should have that done before my warranty is voided due to the coils. So in the mean time I'm beating on a 2010 tsx curtousy car that I don't really like. It seems very cheesy on the inside, almost poor quality ish. Everything is thin plastic and the center consol\ dash is hidious.
So I should be slammed by the weekend depending how fast they get to my car!!!
Btw anyone who has megans, what damping setting are you at and how does it ride?
#149
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Hahahaha charge me extra to help, he prob doesn't want to hear me complain that he's being too rough with my car lol. I'm prob gunna go smack dab in the middle with a 25 for the damping setting
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Congrats on the Megans! Can't wait to see them installed!
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I hope your car comes out OK at the dealership. Then, on to the coils!
I update your thread's title for you.
I update your thread's title for you.
#152
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I love everything you've done to your car so far. Such clean modifications.. really love the color choice you used in painting ur calipers. Keep up the good work homie
WDP FTW
WDP FTW