Death Metal's Journey (a DIY'ers Worklog for TL Perfection!)
05-24-2010, 04:55 PM
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Ok, final series of updates from this push, easiest way to break it down is as follows:
COMPLETED
Dye of interior panels
Dye of carpet
Backup HID killswitch wired
DVD player switch up and running
DVD player installed
3-Way Audio switch installed (AUX-3)
Comptech STS
Shifter base bushings
Floor lighting
HFL issue resolved
INTERIOR LED CONVERSION...COMPLETE!!!
IN PROGRESS
Troubleshoot of DVD player power
Refabrication of switchpanel
Replacement of footwell lighting...current bulbs are too bright!
FUTURE WORKS
Foglight switch
Repaint of interior panels (scratch too easily, to be done in 2011)
Ultimate Pedals
Painting of door sills (impossible to find EL panels, no?)
So here are the final shots of the interior, for better or for worse...like rockstar said, I'm crushed for time, so I have to cut corners every once in awhile, FTMFL. I'll post the future plans shortly...OH, and the final shots of the conversion, as well!!!
COMPLETED
Dye of interior panels
Dye of carpet
Backup HID killswitch wired
DVD player switch up and running
DVD player installed
3-Way Audio switch installed (AUX-3)
Comptech STS
Shifter base bushings
Floor lighting
HFL issue resolved
INTERIOR LED CONVERSION...COMPLETE!!!
IN PROGRESS
Troubleshoot of DVD player power
Refabrication of switchpanel
Replacement of footwell lighting...current bulbs are too bright!
FUTURE WORKS
Foglight switch
Repaint of interior panels (scratch too easily, to be done in 2011)
Ultimate Pedals
Painting of door sills (impossible to find EL panels, no?)
So here are the final shots of the interior, for better or for worse...like rockstar said, I'm crushed for time, so I have to cut corners every once in awhile, FTMFL. I'll post the future plans shortly...OH, and the final shots of the conversion, as well!!!
05-24-2010, 05:23 PM
#283
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Absolutely awesome!the Led circuit board is awsome. I am so glad that they type-s is all red which was one less thing for me to do. Keep up the hard work. I know how it is to tackle a big project but take your time and do it right. Troubleshooting is more work and more than like the reason why people quit on projects.
Dang, you're making me want to. So wait, you left it on Street then, not TRACK, right? Track is too stiff and you can crack the plates is what you're saying!?
Anyway, like I said you're amazing, just wait till you retire and you have a project car that you can spend ALL your time on.
J.
Anyway, like I said you're amazing, just wait till you retire and you have a project car that you can spend ALL your time on.
J.
05-24-2010, 06:26 PM
#284
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DeathMetal, for the footwell lighting, I have a real easy fix. Well only if they're leds..
I found them to be super bright when I first put mine on too. What I did was cut tiny squares of leftover taillight tint vinyl. 20% vinyl over each led bulb made them perfectly match the stock overhead leds. They look very good now, no longer ricer bright.
I found them to be super bright when I first put mine on too. What I did was cut tiny squares of leftover taillight tint vinyl. 20% vinyl over each led bulb made them perfectly match the stock overhead leds. They look very good now, no longer ricer bright.
05-24-2010, 07:36 PM
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Ironically, I tried what you are speaking of, the problem is that the blue (phosphorous composition) does not match...good call, though, I agree...
I spent MONTHS tying to buy them...could not find them anywhere...
05-24-2010, 08:27 PM
#287
Here they are
I dont know why the black ones are three times as much as the other colors
Acura Part#
# 15 84201-SEP-A01ZA
# 19 84251-SEP-A01ZA
http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no
I dont know why the black ones are three times as much as the other colors
Acura Part#
# 15 84201-SEP-A01ZA
# 19 84251-SEP-A01ZA
http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no
05-24-2010, 08:29 PM
#288
Parts 15-19 and 17-21
http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no
all parts from 04-08 are compatible. Graphite black. I've ordered an interior part took like two weeks. Dealer could get it sooner but more expensive.
http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no
all parts from 04-08 are compatible. Graphite black. I've ordered an interior part took like two weeks. Dealer could get it sooner but more expensive.
05-24-2010, 08:31 PM
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Parts 15-19 and 17-21
http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no
all parts from 04-08 are compatible. Graphite black. I've ordered an interior part took like two weeks. Dealer could get it sooner but more expensive.
http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no
all parts from 04-08 are compatible. Graphite black. I've ordered an interior part took like two weeks. Dealer could get it sooner but more expensive.
In other news...
05-24-2010, 10:57 PM
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+1....I was thinking the same thing.
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05-25-2010, 09:09 PM
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Like I said, we have some BIG plans for the exterior...let's get started...no slowing down on a night like tonight with high temps, moderate humidity, and no breeze...damn did my lungs get pounded, though...
05-25-2010, 11:03 PM
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OK, more pictures...I'm sitting down.
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05-26-2010, 07:16 AM
#299
screw the carpet...look at those tails!
I guess with a dremel and a steady hand this is VERY doable.
Are you wetsanding/buffing this stuff too? Or is it pretty inconsequential since it's behind a nice shiny plastic lense anyway?
I guess with a dremel and a steady hand this is VERY doable.
Are you wetsanding/buffing this stuff too? Or is it pretty inconsequential since it's behind a nice shiny plastic lense anyway?
05-26-2010, 07:26 AM
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I am going to have to go back and do the rear section by hand,
I purchased some 3M Perfect-it II and Imperial glaze...gonna have some sore shoulders as I will be polishing by hand.
05-26-2010, 08:20 AM
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Hand polishing is for the birds!
Lol...but shouldn't be too bad hopefully. No local friends that may have a PC and some good product? It would take all of 5 minutes to polish it ALL up.
And yes, I called it cause as I was guessing what you were doing, it made sense with the direction you were going in AND I thought it would look great. I can't wait to see a shot of your ass once you get the tails and on with the exhaust and the license area.
Lol...but shouldn't be too bad hopefully. No local friends that may have a PC and some good product? It would take all of 5 minutes to polish it ALL up.
And yes, I called it cause as I was guessing what you were doing, it made sense with the direction you were going in AND I thought it would look great. I can't wait to see a shot of your ass once you get the tails and on with the exhaust and the license area.
05-26-2010, 09:15 AM
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And yes, I called it cause as I was guessing what you were doing, it made sense with the direction you were going in AND I thought it would look great. I can't wait to see a shot of your ass once you get the tails and on with the exhaust and the license area.
05-26-2010, 04:35 PM
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I was so close to doing the same thing for my tails! Well minus the part over the LEDs 
I'm looking forward to seeing them on the car.
I'm looking forward to seeing them on the car.
05-26-2010, 04:43 PM
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a pneumatic DA SHOULD do the trick...if I understand correctly, the pad and product will make a bigger impact than the machine driving it.
Assuming you know how to use it to begin with, of course.
Can't wait to see on Sunday. Your updates are the bomb.
Assuming you know how to use it to begin with, of course.
Can't wait to see on Sunday. Your updates are the bomb.
05-26-2010, 08:32 PM
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rear fog? rear reflectors? rear diffuser? rear splitter? cf exhaust "shields"? rear mounted nerf gun with upward pointed tailgator light? =o we wants to knooow! .....please and thanks? =]
05-26-2010, 08:37 PM
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just noticed how high up your ebrake is. are you ebrake pads wearing out? or did you set it loose? or was the tl on a really steep incline? my tl has its pads wearing out. i need like 13+ clicks to stay still.... thank goodness for "leaving it in gear"
05-26-2010, 09:15 PM
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Don't. Wreck.
05-26-2010, 09:34 PM
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04Komodo AND DM...
have you tried tightening down your cables for your ebrake?
I used to pull all the way up and could still move the car if I pushed.
When you take up the rear portion of your center console (say, to access radio etc), there's a 14 or 17 MM nut you can tighten that will get your ebrake back to the right tension.
have you tried tightening down your cables for your ebrake?
I used to pull all the way up and could still move the car if I pushed.
When you take up the rear portion of your center console (say, to access radio etc), there's a 14 or 17 MM nut you can tighten that will get your ebrake back to the right tension.
05-26-2010, 11:12 PM
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Damn DeathMetal.....why don't you try a difficult project sometime.....I mean I just put this j-pipe on and it was 9 bolts man, beat that!! Err....umm....wait a minute.....you are a FREAKING GOD!!!!! You should change your name to DeathMetalGOD lol
All kidding aside, I'd love to see your car some day!!!! Your work is simply amazing to me!!! Keep up the good work!!! I'd love to say that I'd like to mimic some of your ideas, but I don't think I trust myself in doing so. So for now enjoying this thread shall be good enough for me!
All kidding aside, I'd love to see your car some day!!!! Your work is simply amazing to me!!! Keep up the good work!!! I'd love to say that I'd like to mimic some of your ideas, but I don't think I trust myself in doing so. So for now enjoying this thread shall be good enough for me!
05-27-2010, 10:11 PM
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Alright, quick update. The FINAL portion of the rear will include a custom grille...
...mounted in the rear over the faux OE grille. THIS is the part I'm really excited to see. Preparation is as follows: strip, self-etching primer, primer, paint. The stripper didn't do shit, so I am really hoping the primer sticks...otherwise I am going to have to get the entire thing sandblasted, which I don't mind having done, but I don't know when the hell I will get it done.
Let's hope it works as is.
Tonight I also revisited the switchpanel...the one I have now is ASS UGLY, so, while there's never enough time to do it right, there's always enough time to do it over, no? This time were going HARDCORE. I want something to match the silver trim of the interior, so after some minor metal working, we're left with a far superior model.
Ok, let's hope the paint stuck to the grille, more tomorrow or Sat
...mounted in the rear over the faux OE grille. THIS is the part I'm really excited to see. Preparation is as follows: strip, self-etching primer, primer, paint. The stripper didn't do shit, so I am really hoping the primer sticks...otherwise I am going to have to get the entire thing sandblasted, which I don't mind having done, but I don't know when the hell I will get it done.
Let's hope it works as is.Tonight I also revisited the switchpanel...the one I have now is ASS UGLY, so, while there's never enough time to do it right, there's always enough time to do it over, no? This time were going HARDCORE. I want something to match the silver trim of the interior, so after some minor metal working, we're left with a far superior model.
Ok, let's hope the paint stuck to the grille, more tomorrow or Sat
05-27-2010, 10:13 PM
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04Komodo AND DM...
have you tried tightening down your cables for your ebrake?
I used to pull all the way up and could still move the car if I pushed.
When you take up the rear portion of your center console (say, to access radio etc), there's a 14 or 17 MM nut you can tighten that will get your ebrake back to the right tension.
have you tried tightening down your cables for your ebrake?
I used to pull all the way up and could still move the car if I pushed.
When you take up the rear portion of your center console (say, to access radio etc), there's a 14 or 17 MM nut you can tighten that will get your ebrake back to the right tension.
I have to repair the driver side e-brake shoe self adjuster...I f00ked mine up while doing the brakes.
Damn DeathMetal.....why don't you try a difficult project sometime.....I mean I just put this j-pipe on and it was 9 bolts man, beat that!! Err....umm....wait a minute.....you are a FREAKING GOD!!!!! You should change your name to DeathMetalGOD lol
All kidding aside, I'd love to see your car some day!!!! Your work is simply amazing to me!!! Keep up the good work!!! I'd love to say that I'd like to mimic some of your ideas, but I don't think I trust myself in doing so. So for now enjoying this thread shall be good enough for me!
All kidding aside, I'd love to see your car some day!!!! Your work is simply amazing to me!!! Keep up the good work!!! I'd love to say that I'd like to mimic some of your ideas, but I don't think I trust myself in doing so. So for now enjoying this thread shall be good enough for me!
I'm hoping it does!
05-27-2010, 11:17 PM
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Nice progress brother. Best of luck!
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05-31-2010, 06:15 PM
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Happy Memorial Day, AZiners! I hope everyone made the best of the weekend, it was quite hot here, but with precious little rain that has left me with ample time to get to modding! So I managed to make some EXCELLENT progress this weekend, with the rear end nearly completed...AND the interior to boot. Just a few small odds and ends to wrap up before I move on to the front end.
So, I finally got the DVD player working, which meant it was time to button everything up...please excuse the messy car, I've been busy with work and modding (although I will bet only some 20% of you will even read this portion, haha)
So, here's a shot of the switchpanel....
A little closer up. Controls are as follows:
(1) Tailgater killswitch
(2) Floor lights
(3) DVD Video
(4) 3-Way audio swtich (Open, DVD, 3,5mm Jack)
And the whole kit-and-kaboodle
I also complete the rear end, FINALLY, so that's good to go as well...well, almost. I really want/need to go back and polish out the rear panel, I was hoping my 3M products arrived, but lo, no such luck.
Hopefully some more progress this week, and some more pics tonight after sun-down of the DVD player in action. Enjoy!
So, I finally got the DVD player working, which meant it was time to button everything up...please excuse the messy car, I've been busy with work and modding (although I will bet only some 20% of you will even read this portion, haha)
So, here's a shot of the switchpanel....
A little closer up. Controls are as follows:
(1) Tailgater killswitch
(2) Floor lights
(3) DVD Video
(4) 3-Way audio swtich (Open, DVD, 3,5mm Jack)
And the whole kit-and-kaboodle
I also complete the rear end, FINALLY, so that's good to go as well...well, almost. I really want/need to go back and polish out the rear panel, I was hoping my 3M products arrived, but lo, no such luck.
Hopefully some more progress this week, and some more pics tonight after sun-down of the DVD player in action. Enjoy!