WestCoastin31

Hi all, new member here. Just thought I'd introduce myself in good fashion and post progress of a few mods I've done this weekend. Thanks to the original members who posted all the DIY writeups that inspired these mods

Custom standalone Foglights!



http://s1307.photobucket.com/albums/s587/WestCoastin31/ Finished products tomorrow!



More soon!

IntactACK

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awesome first post, I have the exact same car and have been thinking about doing this can't wait to see the finished product!

WestCoastin31

Thanks thanks, ya I have a whole list of stuff I want to do to it right away. I'm getting Tein Street Advance coilovers put in next weekend

EATSLEEPRACE

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Great job ...but those fog lights just don't belong there

WestCoastin31

I like it I haven't seen anyone put them there so I went for it. Plus, if I put them on the outside edges, it would be right in front of my CAI. Might not make a difference but it would bother me.

1black_seven

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Nice work.

The fogs are unique. I like them.

WestCoastin31

Thanks! They're cheap as crap, but like I said before, I don't encounter fog... like ever... so it's mainly cosmetic for me.

NetoAzul

I actually like where you sat those fogs. Looks different

swoosh

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i like the fogs buddy....

what are they???

and welcome cant wait to see the final product

WestCoastin31

Wait for it...
waaaait for it....
Blazer "Ultra-White Series"... $40 at Auto Zone :P

Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

swoosh

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^^^ Thanks bro...looks awesome and cheap....

so does it come in different color outputs or just yellow?

WestCoastin31

Just yellow, and I think it's because the actual bulb is yellow. I'm probably going to get higher quality bulbs, the lenses and housing are nice, but the bulbs are pretty cheap. I think if I get nicer bulbs, and seal up the housings with some Permatex they will be pretty solid.

WestCoastin31

Finished... horrible pictures though. I'll get some up tomorrow with the Canon

A few notes:
-Plasti-Dip is definitely not going to last. Maybe it just needs to dry more but I almost completely ruined the hood trim when I was unmasking it. Good temporary mod though, it will let me get the feel for the blacked out grille.
-I've got my flame shields up for the red emblem, it doesn't look very good right now, but it will all make sense in about a month when I gather up the rest of my red accent parts. Namely: lugs, clear side markers w/ red LEDs, and whatever else I feel will bring balance. I'm definitely going to redo this little part though. The red I got is way too bright and flat. I need a darker, chromier red.
-These fogs are crap. I hope when I get the higher quality bulbs, the intensity evens out, lol. Might have to order some higher quality fogs altogether and just swap it out. I do like the placement though.
-A-spec reconditioning went well. The paint I used dries really quick, so that was nice.

IamaTL

oh the pink.

welcome

WestCoastin31

Next weekend:
-Tein Street Advance coilovers
-Complete headlight makeover:
*Removing amber inserts("Clearing")
*Installing amber LED switchback turn signals
*Installing amber and clear Morimoto angel eyes.
-Switching out all interior lighting with LEDs
-Hopefully installing a gloss black roof vinyl.

Stay tuned

I hope it's pink because my phone camera sucks. I dunno. I did most of the painting after sundown... hope I don't wake up to a pink emblem LOL

NWSTL

I'd be a fan if you ditched trying to pull off all the red, or at least the locations in which you're trying. I could tell those were AutoZone lights as soon as I saw them. Try to find some Hella Micro DEs in silver. I think that might be a nice touch. If you want black, they're just the ones that came stock on 99-2002 4Runners.

Steven Bell

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Welcome to AZ. Excellent mods-I like the fogs.

WestCoastin31

I'll check 'em out, I wasn't expecting a great turnout with these, I was just bored and I plan on completely replacing the grills anyways. The red didn't turn out how I planned either, way too ricey.

ff4930

is it only me? I can't see the images.

WestCoastin31

I changed the location of the images on photobucket, heres a link to the finished product.

http://s1307.photobucket.com/albums/s587/WestCoastin31/

ff4930

Sweet ride, welcome to the forum! Have you thought about removing the door protectors to give it a cleaner look?

WestCoastin31

Hmm actually I never even noticed that. Is there an indented line underneath the door protectors or is it just flat? Honestly, I might leave them on there for the time being, I live on a Marine base in the Mojave Desert, parking spots are always tight, and you never know when a drunk Marine is going to whip his door open and smash your car lol. My insurance company offers a free paint job to anyone who lives in Twentynine Palms, and I intend to use it when I'm about to get out of the service.

Thanks for the welcomes, and the tip! Definitely considering removing them. I'm going to get rid of the trunk lip for sure, not a big fan, and I think it's a little off color.

sapanpatel123

Looks good! Love the seats but can't say the same for the placement of the fogs.

WestCoastin31

Mmmhmm, suede is money, especially around those tight turns

CLtotheTL32

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Welcome but I can't see your pictures. Did you move/edit them once uploaded?

WestCoastin31

Ya I compiled the photos into a new album on photobucket... I'm not going to repost the project photos, its just a bunch of masked parts and hacked up grilles anyways

Here is the finished product though:

http://s1307.photobucket.com/albums/s587/WestCoastin31/

Steven Bell

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WestCoastin, I've updated your original post to include your link to your PhotoBucket album.

In the future, it would be smart to leave the original pictures where they were originally and then include them in the update link for the photo album.

Cheers....

07BLKTL

Whats the info on the seats? Are those covers or custom done?

WestCoastin31

Hey thanks a lot, appreciate that. Ya I am on some pretty heavy drugs because of a recent accident at work, so needless to say I was a little loopy when I switched the photos around :P oops

Custom suede

Steven Bell

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^^^ In the lower right hand corner of each post, the middle icon is a multi-quote button. It allows you to reply to more than one person with a single replay.


Be sure to give it a try.

swoosh

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Cant see the pix

IamaTL

diggin the seats.

AnthraciteAspec

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I love the seats! How much did those run you? I might have to steal your idea.

Not feelin the red front emblem though doesn't seem to go with anything.

Anyways nice car and welcome

WestCoastin31

My project pictures got moved because I was messed up on pain killers from an accident at work, if you click the link to my photobucket, you should be able to see them in my project album.

Thanks for the welcome
I honestly have no idea what the seats cost, the original owner had that done, and yes it was a huge selling point for me. He kept the car in absolutely immaculate condition. I was planning on talking him down but he did so much to the car + no dings or scratches = sold.

I'm definitely going to get rid of the red emblem thing I have going on... that was kindof just something I did spur of the moment in between plasti-dip and bumper restore coats. I saw a great thread on how to install custom metal grills, involving cutting the center piece out of the bumper and using bondo-hair. I wanna do that when I get time. You've probably seen the thread, I imagine it's pretty popular cause it looks amazing imo.

My dad has a 2012 (I think) Accord, and I want to steal his "V6" badge and put it somewhere on my TL

Edit: 2010 Accord

UA6

Nice progress so far

CLtotheTL32

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Thanks for the link to the photo album

The seats look great and I love the A-Spec wheels but I'm not a fan of the red front emblem. Do you like Rudolph?

What camera were you using? Super crisp pictures.

WestCoastin31

Thanks all!

It's a Canon with a brand new 50mm lens

NWSTL

The TL has a V6? I thought it looked too big for a 4 cyl., but I thought Honda put V8s in their big cars. I should get a badge, too!

WestCoastin31

...not sure how to react to this one lol.

CLtotheTL32

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