2007 TL TYPE-S Progress Thread-Updated 2/9/14
05-03-2012, 10:08 PM
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I've got the steering wheel-it's nice. The issue I have with the OEM carbon fiber pieces is that the weave is too dark. You can see it best in direct sunlight. You'll see that on the new pieces you purchased as well as the steering wheel.
05-04-2012, 12:32 AM
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that looks hot !!!
05-08-2012, 08:04 PM
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Steven Bell cool stuff,i would have the steering wheel already if it wasnt so expensive.My carbon fiber pieces don't seem to be so dark.
swoosh Thanks brother.That icon got me laughing.
do it yourself
Rear carbon fiber trim kit / Part # 08z03-sep-201d
Tools needed :
- very clean rag + alcohol(to clean the area spotless)
- Very steady hand
Before
Afther
Always install the bigger piece first then the small one(the one that covers the pocket). Afther each piece is installed apply pressure over it with a clean soft rag.
Tip
When installing the bigger piece,work your way from the bottom up.It always lines up better that way.
The whole process takes no more then 15 minutes.
Mileage update: 132,694 miles
swoosh Thanks brother.That icon got me laughing.
do it yourself
Rear carbon fiber trim kit / Part # 08z03-sep-201d
Tools needed :
- very clean rag + alcohol(to clean the area spotless)
- Very steady hand
Before
Afther
Always install the bigger piece first then the small one(the one that covers the pocket). Afther each piece is installed apply pressure over it with a clean soft rag.
Tip
When installing the bigger piece,work your way from the bottom up.It always lines up better that way.
The whole process takes no more then 15 minutes.
Mileage update: 132,694 miles
05-09-2012, 01:25 PM
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that came out looks awesome !!!
05-09-2012, 04:22 PM
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^^^ hahaha well i thought the same way but it worked out fine LOL
and besides am on a protein diet....so the car will look good and i wont be compromising on anything....
and besides am on a protein diet....so the car will look good and i wont be compromising on anything....
05-10-2012, 08:08 PM
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sharing some photos
Cool stuff swoosh.
Parks by my job all the time.
Went out to eat,this was in the middle of the parking lot.
Saw this at the mall a few years back
Check out the odometer on this 2004 tl
Parks by my job all the time.
Went out to eat,this was in the middle of the parking lot.
Saw this at the mall a few years back
Check out the odometer on this 2004 tl
05-11-2012, 07:16 AM
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97PearlwhiteTL thank you.
24no7 ,Slpr04UA6 i think your right now that i think of it .That pic was taken of an earlier model,i fix so many i get confused sometimes.Sorry for that.
I guess that makes it, that more impressive.
24no7 ,Slpr04UA6 i think your right now that i think of it .That pic was taken of an earlier model,i fix so many i get confused sometimes.Sorry for that.
I guess that makes it, that more impressive.
05-11-2012, 09:48 PM
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Slpr04UA6 , it was definitely a 5AT.I do remember that because i had to change the trans fluid.
Just got a bargain on ebay. Two type-s wheels super clean/almost new for $319 shipped.I've been on the lookout for this wheels and can never find them for less the $190 each,even refurbished.
All my 4 wheels in the car are somewhat bent,but at least now i can have some good ones in the front.
So i'm pretty happy about that.No more severe shimmy over 60mph.
Just got a bargain on ebay. Two type-s wheels super clean/almost new for $319 shipped.I've been on the lookout for this wheels and can never find them for less the $190 each,even refurbished.
All my 4 wheels in the car are somewhat bent,but at least now i can have some good ones in the front.
So i'm pretty happy about that.No more severe shimmy over 60mph.
05-16-2012, 07:34 PM
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Just got the wheels in the mail
Just got a set of type-s wheels in the mail.Afther further inspection i must say ,WHAT A STEAL.These wheels are just like new .
My car looks kind of weird with the spare on.Looks like it was never used,cool.
So the other day my navigation froze and i got an error message.Uppon inspection,look what i found:
Looks like my navigation unit may have taken a crap and scratch the shit out of the navi disc.
I'm going to have to look further into that.
Mileage update: 132,698 miles
My car looks kind of weird with the spare on.Looks like it was never used,cool.
So the other day my navigation froze and i got an error message.Uppon inspection,look what i found:
Looks like my navigation unit may have taken a crap and scratch the shit out of the navi disc.
I'm going to have to look further into that.
Mileage update: 132,698 miles
05-16-2012, 07:38 PM
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Good lord that Corvette
Sorry about the disc.
Sorry about the disc.
05-18-2012, 07:31 PM
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Thanks guys.
Update:
Finally got both wheels installed,wow ,what a difference.Much more smooth over 50 mph.
So,while changing my wheels i noticed that the center caps where mad faded.What used to be black was now gray.So i look it up to buy new ones.(drum roll.....)
The price is $35 each. Wow.No way,not me.So here is my solution for now.
Before
After
If you plan on doing it yourself.
Tools needed:
- Brake klean or Rubbing alcohol
- Clean rag
- very small pick(to pull out the thin metal sticker insert)
- Lots of patience (the glue under that sticker is hard to come off)
Update:
Finally got both wheels installed,wow ,what a difference.Much more smooth over 50 mph.
So,while changing my wheels i noticed that the center caps where mad faded.What used to be black was now gray.So i look it up to buy new ones.(drum roll.....)
The price is $35 each. Wow.No way,not me.So here is my solution for now.
Before
After
If you plan on doing it yourself.
Tools needed:
- Brake klean or Rubbing alcohol
- Clean rag
- very small pick(to pull out the thin metal sticker insert)
- Lots of patience (the glue under that sticker is hard to come off)
05-20-2012, 05:05 PM
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update:
-Started painting the front brembo calipers,first coat primer on.
Does anyone know which size BREMBO sticker should i buy to put on the calipers?
-Will be doing a Trans service soon.
Mileage update: 132,732 miles
-Started painting the front brembo calipers,first coat primer on.
Does anyone know which size BREMBO sticker should i buy to put on the calipers?
-Will be doing a Trans service soon.
Mileage update: 132,732 miles
05-20-2012, 06:52 PM
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Some pics that been lost in my phone
MG rusting away,someone save this beauty.
Four wheel alignment on a Cobra replica
Nissan GTR in front of a body shop for sale.
I figured i share before i delete them.
Four wheel alignment on a Cobra replica
Nissan GTR in front of a body shop for sale.
I figured i share before i delete them.
05-29-2012, 10:22 PM
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One Very expensive ride.
Started painting the calipers,so far i got them fully primer.
Pics comming soon.
Mileage update: 132,744 miles
Started painting the calipers,so far i got them fully primer.
Pics comming soon.
Mileage update: 132,744 miles
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05-30-2012, 09:52 AM
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@ the GTR....the RR, i will let it pass.....i want teh GTRRRRR
06-03-2012, 10:51 AM
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gwai1o, Thats what i was thinking when i saw it.
So been doing so very amateur painting in the basement,lets hope it doest look to bad in the end.
Primered:
Sprayed with 2 coats,no clear yet:
Does anyone know the corret size on the brembo stickers for these calipers?
Need to order them.
So been doing so very amateur painting in the basement,lets hope it doest look to bad in the end.
Primered:
Sprayed with 2 coats,no clear yet:
Does anyone know the corret size on the brembo stickers for these calipers?
Need to order them.
06-03-2012, 06:22 PM
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I'm looking forward to seeing the calipers!
I'm looking forward to seeing the calipers!
06-03-2012, 08:23 PM
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06-03-2012, 09:31 PM
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I'm seeing more and more guys painting their Brembo's-nice!
06-05-2012, 06:37 AM
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CLtotheTL32 and Steven Bell , thanks guys.The calipers should be readdy this weekend.Just ordered the brembo calipers stickers(in white).
swoosh,a little weird. On another note did you notice his mud guards?
I Also order a new oem oil cap.Mine was cracked and the seal was starting to fail. PART# 15610-RAA-A01 $18.00 shipped.
Mileage update: 132,746 miles
swoosh,a little weird. On another note did you notice his mud guards?
I Also order a new oem oil cap.Mine was cracked and the seal was starting to fail. PART# 15610-RAA-A01 $18.00 shipped.
Mileage update: 132,746 miles
06-05-2012, 09:18 AM
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i like how you update the mileage in your posts !!!
i might steal that idea from you....am sitting at 158,3xx miles
i might steal that idea from you....am sitting at 158,3xx miles
06-05-2012, 07:39 PM
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Thank you.swoosh,dude you should do a mileage update on your posts.I dont mind at all.Dam i got a lot to catch up to you over 158k, sweet.
A four wheel alignment on a High mileage 1998 BMW M3 (5 speed manual)
Some random base tl with some fancy tail lights and dual custom exhaust.
A four wheel alignment on a High mileage 1998 BMW M3 (5 speed manual)
Some random base tl with some fancy tail lights and dual custom exhaust.
06-06-2012, 11:43 PM
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hey endless you mind if I can get a free consult from you and use your expertise a buddy of mine sent me a pic and asked me if this part should be changed I personally dont know so you are the first person come to mind and I dont know if you saw our new thread but we are planning a bbq in central jersey Roosevelt park by menlo mall check it out
06-07-2012, 07:41 PM
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sourial84,good news is i most likely am going to the BBQ.When and where is it?
Bad news, by looking at that picture your buddy is going to need a rack and pinion.What you see there in that picture is a leaking seal in the rack thats starting to leak thru the boot. These are oem prices (part $440.00 - labor 4 to 5 hours).
So i got the oil cap.
Can you spot the old one.
Just got the brembo stickers .All together they measure 3.25 length,are this the right ones ?
Bad news, by looking at that picture your buddy is going to need a rack and pinion.What you see there in that picture is a leaking seal in the rack thats starting to leak thru the boot. These are oem prices (part $440.00 - labor 4 to 5 hours).
So i got the oil cap.
Can you spot the old one.
Just got the brembo stickers .All together they measure 3.25 length,are this the right ones ?
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06-10-2012, 08:29 PM
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the new oil cap is the one on the left....any reason why you got a new cap ???
and damn that Type S looks Awesome...but did the Type S also come in the Aspec version ???
and damn that Type S looks Awesome...but did the Type S also come in the Aspec version ???
06-10-2012, 08:58 PM
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Updated your thread date.
And by the way, I like the insignia under the Type S badge.
And by the way, I like the insignia under the Type S badge.
06-11-2012, 06:27 AM
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swoosh ,nothing wrong with the oil cap just chipped.
Type-s can be transformed into an a-spec.The a-spec badge goes to those tl's that get upgraded with the a-spec suspension.
They have a-spec suspension for base and type-s models.
Steven Bell thanks bro. Yeah, Viva Portugal.We lost against Germany this weekend but there is still hope.
Type-s can be transformed into an a-spec.The a-spec badge goes to those tl's that get upgraded with the a-spec suspension.
They have a-spec suspension for base and type-s models.
Steven Bell thanks bro. Yeah, Viva Portugal.We lost against Germany this weekend but there is still hope.
06-11-2012, 10:00 AM
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ahhh thanks for the explanation bro....makes sense now....
06-14-2012, 07:51 PM
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Headlight restoration ??? i think....lol
So i got this headlight restoration kit for like $20.00. and.... you be the judge
Before:
Afther:
I just think it looks the same.Whatever, i tried.
Before:
Afther:
I just think it looks the same.Whatever, i tried.