After 8-1/2 years, I actually have a mod update for the Type S!
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Steven the sandpaper I used sanding the calipers was 150.
Also here is the link to my Flickr for the pictures I took that day.
4/22/12 - Steven Bell's TL-S
Also here is the link to my Flickr for the pictures I took that day.
4/22/12 - Steven Bell's TL-S
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Ya, me and Swoosh sprayed brake cleaner on them by accident, and it started to run. We are probably gonna redo them for Steve later.
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A link to a few more pictures, courtesy of OakTre....
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sixfoot...7629513794156/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sixfoot...7629513794156/
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Guys, I forgot to mention....
I've driven 2 days on these brake pads. Swoosh and I picked out WearEver Gold pads all around. Honestly, I can't notice any measurable difference from the OEM pads and virtually NO DUST!
This is a welcome break from 4 years of wiping down all 4 wheels every 2-3 days!
I've driven 2 days on these brake pads. Swoosh and I picked out WearEver Gold pads all around. Honestly, I can't notice any measurable difference from the OEM pads and virtually NO DUST!
This is a welcome break from 4 years of wiping down all 4 wheels every 2-3 days!
I love it!
I just picked up a set of tails that look almost exactly like those (minus the carbon fiber detail) for my friend as a gift for his SSM. Looks awesome especially with the Type-s lip spoiler.
I just picked up a set of tails that look almost exactly like those (minus the carbon fiber detail) for my friend as a gift for his SSM. Looks awesome especially with the Type-s lip spoiler.
So I ordered the decals Shark linked me too on eBay. Well they took forever to come and I told the guy and he sent me another set. 2 hours later the first set showed. They are white 5" die-cut Brembo stickers.
I'd be more then happy to send them to ya for free. If you need them.
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Steven am soooo happy you like the brake pads....and also glad the pedal feel came back....
wish we would have avoided the 2 blunders....but hey maybe we will revisit the caliper paint before the meet
also it was fun....thanks for the pizza
and beer 
wish we would have avoided the 2 blunders....but hey maybe we will revisit the caliper paint before the meet
also it was fun....thanks for the pizza
and beer
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Loved that white TL also...
Mr. Bell have you thought about using A-Spec base front lip with the splash guards?
You know how front splash guards are lower than the front bumper... does it bother you?
I can't decide to get it or not for my splash guard, since I don't know when...
Mr. Bell have you thought about using A-Spec base front lip with the splash guards?
You know how front splash guards are lower than the front bumper... does it bother you?
I can't decide to get it or not for my splash guard, since I don't know when...
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^^^^Goon, I respect your opinion. I love them-I guess "to each his own".
Hey guys, I have a question. I want to replace the turn signal bulbs in the tail lights (the outside bulb in the tail light). I can't remember what size bulb they are. Are they 7443 or 7440 or maybe 1157's.
Can you help out?
Hey guys, I have a question. I want to replace the turn signal bulbs in the tail lights (the outside bulb in the tail light). I can't remember what size bulb they are. Are they 7443 or 7440 or maybe 1157's.
Can you help out?
Yep 7440 does the trick.
I ordered the "7440-RHP3" ones off this page a while ago.
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...rake-turn.html
And they'll look like this:
I ordered the "7440-RHP3" ones off this page a while ago.
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...rake-turn.html
And they'll look like this:
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Morgan....i checked Sylvania as well and it came back with 7440....
but this is what i think/know:
07+ models front: 1157......rear: 1156
04-06 models front 7443......rear: 7440
Steven I have 7440 in my rear turn signals....lets test fit em tomorrow....come by my place
but this is what i think/know:
07+ models front: 1157......rear: 1156
04-06 models front 7443......rear: 7440
Steven I have 7440 in my rear turn signals....lets test fit em tomorrow....come by my place
EDIT - Im no longer confused (about this at least):
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-acura-tl-bulb-sizes-list-3g-garage-g-077-a-691135/
All models (04-08 and Type S):
Rear turn bulb(2ea): 7440
Reverse bulb(2ea): 921
Ceiling(dome)(4ea): 2825
Doors(2ea): 194
Trunk(1ea): 2825
Vanity mirrors(2ea): 2825
License plate(2ea): 168
Glove box(1ea): 74
Center console(1ea): 74
Brake, side markers and high mount stop: all L.E.D.
Rear turn bulb(2ea): 7440
Reverse bulb(2ea): 921
Ceiling(dome)(4ea): 2825
Doors(2ea): 194
Trunk(1ea): 2825
Vanity mirrors(2ea): 2825
License plate(2ea): 168
Glove box(1ea): 74
Center console(1ea): 74
Brake, side markers and high mount stop: all L.E.D.
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Thanks again guys-I'll order these tonight.
I have to tell you...I went to Granite City for lunch today and parked next to a white Porsche. It had all 4 calipers painted red (all Brembos). Looking at my newly painted calipers and looking at the Porsche, it really, really feels like my Type S has taken a step up.
I have to tell you...I went to Granite City for lunch today and parked next to a white Porsche. It had all 4 calipers painted red (all Brembos). Looking at my newly painted calipers and looking at the Porsche, it really, really feels like my Type S has taken a step up.