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Old 07-15-2007, 10:57 PM
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HIN Charlotte plus mild modifications to the TL...

Second appearance this year in Hot Import Nights, back to back shows from Orlando last weekend. Excuse me for whoring up the photo gallery. Enjoy the photos.







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The first pic looks like u got new decals on the side of the car, haha. Cars are looking sexy as hell btw!
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Something is different about the rear end...can anyone tell what it is?!...




Good shot of the dash, boost gauge mounted up top, B&I CF dash kit all around.


Sparco Speeds, Takata 4 point harnesses, Cusco Side Pillar Bars.


JL12W7 poking her ass out through the rear backrest.


J32, Eshift Procats, Comptech Supercharger, Greddy Accord Strut Bar, Custom Intake wrapped with Gold heat dissipation foil.
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Its an 07 Aspec Rear....

Looks sick!
Old 07-15-2007, 11:22 PM
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+1 07 rear!

where are the harness points for your takatas?
Old 07-15-2007, 11:27 PM
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also looks like you replaced the Acura badge in the rear w/ a Spoon Sports Racing badge.
Old 07-15-2007, 11:30 PM
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The RSX took home 2nd place JDM OEM. Good job BK!


Quick post HIN photoshoot..figured it would be the best time since all the cars were super clean.







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Originally Posted by PPLAPW
Its an 07 Aspec Rear....

Looks sick!
ding ding! correct! the newest addition is the 07 typeS rear a-spec add on piece. It requires cutting the bumper in order to make it fit...it was fun using the saw saw when it was time to hack it up.
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What do I win?

So you only cut directly and only where the cut out on the rear lip is? Right?
Old 07-15-2007, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by crzygosu87
+1 07 rear!

where are the harness points for your takatas?
thanks!

the shoulder straps are incorrectly mounted underneath which was done to provide full access for the rear passengers. I intend on dying if any vehicular accident becomes imminent, due to the fact that this car is my passion. So if the improperly mounted shoulder straps fail in the course of a collision, so be it god bless my soul. haha.
Old 07-15-2007, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Laxplaya11385
also looks like you replaced the Acura badge in the rear w/ a Spoon Sports Racing badge.
That's also a recent mod, but has been like that for several months. Good eyes though!
Old 07-15-2007, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by PPLAPW
What do I win?

So you only cut directly and only where the cut out on the rear lip is? Right?
haha. I simply cut straight from the inside of the left exhaust port all the way to the inside of the right exhaust port. Then the outside of each exhaust port was cut about 2 inches in order for the new type S piece to fit.
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07 rear looks real nice, and the interior is just crazy tricked out.
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whore away! i never get tired of looking at your badazz pics! love the new rearend!
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Originally Posted by Hardtimes
whore away! i never get tired of looking at your badazz pics! love the new rearend!
Agreed!!! Haha, cars look awesome, especcially the TL. You also got the decklid spoiler in white didnt you? Don't remember seeing that in the Orlando pics
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Nice ass. Could you tell me how you were able to mount the bucket seats?
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Thats look very nice. Like that custom roll cage.
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more pics please =)
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
thanks!

the shoulder straps are incorrectly mounted underneath which was done to provide full access for the rear passengers. I intend on dying if any vehicular accident becomes imminent, due to the fact that this car is my passion. So if the improperly mounted shoulder straps fail in the course of a collision, so be it god bless my soul. haha.
now THAT is what I call dedication lol
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Not sure about the Carbon Fiber overlay stuff on the dash... You should do like me and replace all the wood trim with teh OEM CF parts...
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dude, you should really consider a 6 speed, you would enjoy it sooo much more.
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great pics.
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Looks like a good time...wish I could've made it...spent the evening partying in your usual stomping grounds.
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looks even better with this rear lip. lol good job. where there any other TL's at this show?
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Originally Posted by ballinfizzle89
Agreed!!! Haha, cars look awesome, especcially the TL. You also got the decklid spoiler in white didnt you? Don't remember seeing that in the Orlando pics
thanks man!...i suppose you decided not to make it to the show. The decklid has been white since forever haha.
Old 07-16-2007, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by aznbo187
Nice ass. Could you tell me how you were able to mount the bucket seats?
The Sparcos are attached to a 90-97 Honda Accord seat base with metal extensions that were welded to the bracket in order to reach the oem mounting points. (if that makes any sense)
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Originally Posted by AcuraTLboi
more pics please =)
MORE?! haha. I feel like there are 100+ in all of the threads combined.
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
Not sure about the Carbon Fiber overlay stuff on the dash... You should do like me and replace all the wood trim with teh OEM CF parts...
The camera does a good job at making the dash kit looked retarted, but in person it looks nice. Maybe i'll test the camera out and take some more interior pics to see if i can capture the beauty of it. The OEM is a simulated carbon fiber pattern and looks like a checkerboard, which doesn't quite match up to the authentic carbon fiber weave, so i opted for this kit.
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Originally Posted by Slammed_JDM
looks even better with this rear lip. lol good job. where there any other TL's at this show?
thanks man. Out of the hundreds of TL's roaming the North Carolina roads, mine was the only one in the show. It's a crying shame. BUT there were two tsx's.
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nice pics brotha!!
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Sweet, did you win anything? If not, the judges were retarded...
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since i know you looked at your car in every angle, i have a question for u...

i know you havent had your stock exhaust system on in forever but do u think the 07 type s aspec rear will fit with the stock exhaust tips?
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Originally Posted by AMGala
Sweet, did you win anything? If not, the judges were retarded...
No sir this TL will never win a HIN trophy, i've already declared it. It just doesn't have enough done to it.
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Originally Posted by ayethetiense
since i know you looked at your car in every angle, i have a question for u...

i know you havent had your stock exhaust system on in forever but do u think the 07 type s aspec rear will fit with the stock exhaust tips?
The non type S trapezoid pieces of metal should fit with the type S rear add on.
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
The non type S trapezoid pieces of metal should fit with the type S rear add on.
but will look funny as hell... I was gonna do this mod, but that's a permanent, mod and might be difficult to reverse for resale/trade in... with a square pedg sittin in that round hole.

I have comptech now, which I would remove at resale... not sure I'd want that going with it.
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
but will look funny as hell... I was gonna do this mod, but that's a permanent, mod and might be difficult to reverse for resale/trade in... with a square pedg sittin in that round hole.

I have comptech now, which I would remove at resale... not sure I'd want that going with it.
ya, that's what i was worried about. The stock exahust i have now on my 04 will look kinda weird with that 07 type s rear aspec no?

Anyone care to comment or better yet, photochop it?

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I love how the rear of the trunk goes down perfectly with the a-spec rear center bracket.. compliments it real well, nice job man..
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the new rear looks great!!
did the drill holes match?
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Car is so sick man. Gives me hope that I didn't screw up on buying the TLS. So, the Versus front bumper you have, did you just have the lip painted black, or is that an add on lip?


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