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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 08:15 PM
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I'd leave them black!

Do a video for the triton switchbacks!

I'm thinking about them haha
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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DoubleDee where did you get the emblems for the wheels caps?
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
I'd leave them black!

Do a video for the triton switchbacks!

I'm thinking about them haha

I'll see what I can do tomorrow!! I'll try and get a day and night time video for ya. But so far I highly recommend them! They are pricey but I think they are worth the money. Just wait for a coupon code!

Originally Posted by 24no7
DoubleDee where did you get the emblems for the wheels caps?

I bought acura centre caps off ebay. I just popped the emblem off, then wrapped them with dinoc and put the emblems back on. Didn't take very long and it was really easy to do!
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 03:40 PM
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Well no video today, sorry GP! I will defiantly get one up within a week or so! My reading week is next week so for sure next week. But until then, here are some pictures to hold you guys over!

Just seeing what the lugs and centre caps will look like. I still need to heat the caps up and bend the tabs in so they fit. http://www.flickr.com/photos/81740506@N03/8490557952/http://www.flickr.com/photos/81740506@N03/8490557952/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/81740506@N03/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/81740506@N03/8489456769/http://www.flickr.com/photos/81740506@N03/8489456769/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/81740506@N03/, on Flickr
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 03:52 PM
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SA55M soooo sexy....
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 05:44 PM
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What school? I'm on my reading week right now haha

And damn what a tease... post up pics when everything is together!
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 06:17 PM
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Thanks Swoosh, I can't wait to get everything together in the spring!

And I'm at Fanshawe College GP. I know, everyone else has this week off.
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 07:53 PM
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DD, love the wheels and the center caps!
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 10:38 PM
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Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo can't see anything on those pictures
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
DD, love the wheels and the center caps!
Thanks Steven! I'm very happy with how everything is coming together. It's all coming together way better than I expected!

Originally Posted by 24no7
Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo can't see anything on those pictures
Ya ya, I know I know, everyone likes to be teased a little though right!?

Everything should be on the car in about a month or so if weather, time and finances can cooperate with each other!

And heres a daytime video of the V3's. Please excuse the dirty car once again, I'm hoping to give her a bath tomorrow and also have a nighttime video up!

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Aaannnddd embedding didn't work....Here's a link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsqBnjQWK74

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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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Had to bring the car in for service today and they gave me a loaner....A 2013 ILX.

It wasn't a bad car, but I don't think I would buy one. The seats were comfy, the ride was nice and I'm sure it gets good gas milage due to it being a 4 banger. I also really liked the keyless entry and push button start. I thought they were cool little features! The things I didn't like were that it felt gutless. Obviously its not going to throw you back into your seat but even when you got on it it didn't want to go! The steering was very light. could probably steer it with one finger! You didn't really get to feel the road either. The interior was not bad. It looked nice but also looked a little cheap at the same time.

I guess it depends on what you're looking for in a car. If you're looking for a nicer looking car that will get good gas milage then this is probably for you! I'm more into the driving experience though. The feeling of the road the power etc.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/81740506@N03/8513322565/http://www.flickr.com/photos/81740506@N03/8513322565/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/81740506@N03/, on Flickr



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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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A friend of mine just got a new ILX and really likes it.
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 10:07 AM
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Dang, I wish our TL's had light steering, when I'm stopped and turning, it's a bitch to turn!
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 10:47 AM
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Oh I'm not saying its a bad car! I guess my little review makes it sound that way. I actually didn't mind having it for the day but once I got back into my TL there was a HUGE difference and I was happy to be back in it! I would have really liked to get a TL with SHAWD to try out since I've heard good things about the SHAWD, maybe next time!

Here are some pictures of the plate frame on the front. I cut a piece of plexiglass and put it in there as well to prevent rock chips on the plate which will then lead to it rusting.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/81740506@N03/8518525107/http://www.flickr.com/photos/81740506@N03/8518525107/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/81740506@N03/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/81740506@N03/8518522947/http://www.flickr.com/photos/81740506@N03/8518522947/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/81740506@N03/, on Flickr
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 10:56 AM
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I wasn't meaning the ILX was bad either, just wish our TL's weren't so hard to turn when stopped.
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 12:15 AM
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Love it.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 04:17 PM
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Just looking of the thread! Little behind but Im excited to see whats to come!
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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Thanks man! I'm excited!

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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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D-Dee,

Looking at that CF license plate holder, the screws stick out like a sore thumb. On eBay, I got to ACURA logo'd screw caps/covers. You might consider that-just so the screws don't show so much....they might help the overall look!
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 06:35 AM
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I'm still disappointed. No boobs at all on this thread other than nice pictures of an acura tl
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 06:42 AM
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Huh?


I look forward to updates too.
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
D-Dee,

Looking at that CF license plate holder, the screws stick out like a sore thumb. On eBay, I got to ACURA logo'd screw caps/covers. You might consider that-just so the screws don't show so much....they might help the overall look!
I thought the exact same thing when I installed them Steven! I defiantly want to do something with them.

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I'm still disappointed. No boobs at all on this thread other than nice pictures of an acura tl
Haha well you are partially correct. Nice pics of a TL-Yes. No Boobies at all?...NO! as rockstar pointed out the pair he posted are on the first page!

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Huh?


I look forward to updates too.
I was hoping to have updates for you guys by now, but winter just won't go away here!! As I'm sitting here typing this, the TL is sitting out side with a nice thick layer of ice on it Freezing rain is great stuff
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 09:16 AM
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well go away, winter, I'm waiting for this man's updates!
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 11:16 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Blue-Acura-License-Plate-Screw-Cover-Snap-Cap-TL-TSX-RDX-MDX-ILX-ZDX-Integra-/290808700509?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b58c9e5d&vxp=mtr
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 11:50 PM
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DD. Great job on the ride. Love the carbon.
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 05:40 AM
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Dude...it's ninety here every day
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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Thanks Steven!! I will most likely be picking some of those up in the near future!

Originally Posted by poormans_tl69
DD. Great job on the ride. Love the carbon.
Thanks! I love your roof! Really wish I had the skills or the finances to be able to do something like that to mine!

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well go away, winter, I'm waiting for this man's updates!
Originally Posted by rockstar143
Dude...it's ninety here every day
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by -Double Dee-

in Michigan too.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 04:31 PM
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Small update guys!

I just finished getting the covers on and heres a crappy picture for now!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/81740506@N03/8676636816/http://www.flickr.com/photos/81740506@N03/8676636816/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/81740506@N03/, on Flickr


I'm hoping to have time and weather on my side this friday so that I can have another update for you guys!!

I also have a couple more things coming!
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 04:33 PM
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 04:59 PM
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 07:11 PM
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Great, cappy picture!
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 11:49 PM
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Thanks guys! And as promised heres another update!

Not a very good picture again But oh well!
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 11:56 PM
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^^^love it! I liked what you've done so far. Keep up the good work


More pictures plz!
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 12:18 AM
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I love the roof.
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 11:04 AM
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Wow those are some big compliments! Thanks a lot guys! Its much appreciated!

On a side note, does anyone know if the XM antenna's are interchangeable? I remember seeing something about it but can't find any info on it now.

I wrapped mine with carbon fiber dinoc but I'm not feeling the look and I don't want to wrap it again! So I'm looking at a NBP antenna on ebay right now. Just want to make sure its plug and play before I pull the trigger on it!
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 10:23 PM
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Looks great! Congrats

The XM antennas are interchangeable. You'll need to remove the rear dome lights to access the bolt that holds the antenna on as well as the clip that connects the wires. It's a pain the ass but doable
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:48 PM
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Perfect! Thanks man! And yea it is a pain in the ass, but I guess I'll have to do it one last time.
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 07:43 PM
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So my CAI came today Hoping to install it tomorrow!

Are there any downsides to plasti dipping it?
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