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Old 07-29-2010, 05:31 PM
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Drop Settled-Need suggestions

Alright, so here are the pics of a little over a week of the springs installed. They are completely settled, and i like the outcome.

I need some suggestions on what to do next tho.
Here is my list:

-A-spec lip kit

-TL-S tails or custom

-Paint brake calipers and get slotted/drilled rotors

-Clear headlights

-?Black out grille, leave acura emblem chrome? (IDK bout this one)

Any other ideas?


Old 07-29-2010, 05:49 PM
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Ride looking clean.

Definitely get the A-Spec lip kit.

Blacked out headlights?

Decklip spoiler?

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yeah thats what im debating. blacked out or leave the chrome behind and just take the amber out?
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Blacked out looks sporty and aggressive with A-Spec lip

I think most of the community would agree with me =)

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/blacked-out-cleared-headlights-739351/
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a-spec, black headlights and sarona roof spoiler and black the front grill but leave the "A" logo chrome and it'll look beast
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I think the A-Spec kit should be first on your list. After that you can focus on the smaller things like lights and such.
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Definitely looks aggressive, but different colored wheels would make it stand out more.
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Any rear shots of the car OP?

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I think you've got a great stealth look started, I'd go with the A-spec like everyone else says, but also go with TL-S tails and head lights for the darker accented look...GO STEALTH!
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I would do entire a spec kit. Is it the pictures or does the rear sag alittle?
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Gotta rock the Aspec Kit-it really makes the Base TL. Then do the tails and get the solid red off the back end.
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Originally Posted by Caiman
yeah thats what im debating. blacked out or leave the chrome behind and just take the amber out?
No don't. That doesn't look good on NBP. Black them out completely or be different and black them out and leave the amber diffuser in. Looks real clean.

Lookin good so far.
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Originally Posted by Timb227
I would do entire a spec kit. Is it the pictures or does the rear sag alittle?
now that you say something it does look like the rear is a little lower than the front. Idk if it makes the car even, or if the rear is actually lower. ill check tomorrow.

I found a website with aspec kits, i think they are knock offs, but heres the link:
http://www.lips-kit.com/index.php?cP...7d0ad8285bcd1e
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OH! just remembered, I have an ass load of tools, stock springs, and a large subwoofer box in the trunk. so that might be weighing the rear down.
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looks good i would go with the aspec kit first..that will make the biggest difference
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damn less than 400 for both fr and rear lips....thats in my price range....lol....has anyone tried these from that company????
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This reminds me of my 2004 Acura TL that I wrecked back in 09 on my way back home from Dallas, TX. =(
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Defiantly look into the aspec kit, then black out the headlights.
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has anyone tried that replica aspec kit?
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Looks good, which suburb are you in of Dallas?
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Thats a hell of a deal for the Aspec kit.
Id be down for that if someone could vouch for this site / kit.
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Originally Posted by HHawk
Looks good, which suburb are you in of Dallas?
Im in frisco, and go to school in denton

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Thats a hell of a deal for the Aspec kit.
Id be down for that if someone could vouch for this site / kit.
yeah...i may get one and see how it works
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black out the grill for sure. its cheap and it changes the overall look alot
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Did you use springs or coilovers? The rear looks lowered than the front. You should definitely get the Aspec kit. It will improve the looks dramatically.
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they are just springs. and I am looking into an aspec kit once I get another job before school starts again
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Originally Posted by princelybug
Definitely looks aggressive, but different colored wheels would make it stand out more.
Agreed...I would've sprayed them a dark Gunmetal, car looks good though. Shows what 18" TL-S rims would've looked like.
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looks good...get the aspec..then work on the head lights and rear lights
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yeah im a little scared to do the headlights, but it seems needed because they fog up on the inside alot
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