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Have always liked the Type S bezel and was thinking at some point of adding it as well. Though I didn't realize it doesn't already have the two cutouts for the cluster setting buttons.
Looks great! Not a color you see much on these forums. Only thing I can recommend to really bring out the front end to go along with that Type S kit is the Type S headlights. Something just doesn't look right with the older 04-06 headlights and that kit. Its not bad by any means, but I bet the all black Type S headlights would look amazing!!
Have always liked the Type S bezel and was thinking at some point of adding it as well. Though I didn't realize it doesn't already have the two cutouts for the cluster setting buttons.
I'm a barbarian so I went at it with a fine dremel for 15 mins and then epoxy studs for the switch. You need to also order the brightness setting buttons on the left otherwise your stock 04-06 may not fit. I love the extra rings.
Looks great! Not a color you see much on these forums. Only thing I can recommend to really bring out the front end to go along with that Type S kit is the Type S headlights. Something just doesn't look right with the older 04-06 headlights and that kit. Its not bad by any means, but I bet the all black Type S headlights would look amazing!!
Oh yea, type s lights would be great. I'm just going to blackhouse and put in a clear acrylic sheet cutout over the blinker area to clear it out . Debating about zkw-r but not sure .
Last edited by DesertMistTL; Mar 3, 2015 at 11:31 AM.
Keep in mind the Gunmetal A-Specs are only 18x8.5 and were only made in 2004, so they can be a bit hard to find. Also, many members have experienced a rear rake when installing the Pro Kit springs, meaning the rear of the car is lower than the front. If you are set on buying springs and not coilovers, consider H&R or TEIN products.
Keep in mind the Gunmetal A-Specs are only 18x8.5 and were only made in 2004, so they can be a bit hard to find. Also, many members have experienced a rear rake when installing the Pro Kit springs, meaning the rear of the car is lower than the front. If you are set on buying springs and not coilovers, consider H&R or TEIN products.
Thanks for the tips! Probably h tech since s techs always ended up sagging and being lower.
Ah thought all aspec wheels came in all colors. I wouldn't mind any set.
I could pick up some tl-s wheels at the moment but not sure if I'm going for the tl-s clone look.
There used to be a guy, a Canadian guy had a 07 in dessert most color and he had aspec, wheel and the car is lowered too. He sold the car and get another TL.
The only time I've ever seen a TL in this color was (ironically enough) when I was picking up my 05 and there was an 08 sitting in the dealership. Its not my cup of tea (at least in stock form) but its certainly rare as hell...
I agree this color is uncommon, usually older women driving it whenever I see it. LOL
Finally mounted the rear lip and it was fun...
Everything went smoothly until I realized I was suppose to put on the new mudflap replacement brackets after I put the bumper on the car. i did it before and it was a pain in the ass to get the 10mm nut that holds the bumper to the car back on with the bracket in the way. Oh well..
I had a hard time trying to get the OEM type-s bumper mesh in and even tried epoxying it from behind--no bueno, JB weld epoxy doesnt want to stick to this. Ended up just shoving it in there after cutting it and zip tieing it to the tow hook.
Also bought front and rear sidemarkers from someone. The rear sidemarkers are oem type-s but the front sidemarker bulbs were replaced with white LEDS. Both are smoked, but I got a great deal on them and my oem front sidemarkers were burnt out.
Tried mounting the fog lights without taking off the bumper..failed. I need to fab some brackets and take the bumper off. Too tired this week.
I need quads and need to lower it. Soon.
Last edited by DesertMistTL; Mar 8, 2015 at 08:44 PM.
Looks good! Thanks for sharing. I also have a DMM (07) and have been thinking of putting the TL-S front lip and rear on. Now I know what it will look like . If you don't mind, how much did you pay for the the front and rear to be painted?
Looks good! Thanks for sharing. I also have a DMM (07) and have been thinking of putting the TL-S front lip and rear on. Now I know what it will look like . If you don't mind, how much did you pay for the the front and rear to be painted?
I paid $200 for each lip to be painted so $400 total.
Surprisingly DMM paint matches very well. My paint isnt great and has some minor oxidation but the new painted lip matched just fine.
All in all, I've dumped about $900 to get these parts new from Acura and paint them. I think if I would have brought the two lips together to the body shop they'd cut me a deal.
. If you don't mind, how much did you pay for the the front and rear to be painted?
