Jerky's Silver TL 2004
12-01-2004, 10:02 PM
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love the pics Jerky...
Just so everyone is aware.. I have the conversion also and I didnt lose any functionality....
I have a small writeup on it if you do a search..
I will have a much more indepth one this weekend with pics of my system and everything to tell you guys how it was done and how it sounds.
Ryan
Just so everyone is aware.. I have the conversion also and I didnt lose any functionality....
I have a small writeup on it if you do a search..
I will have a much more indepth one this weekend with pics of my system and everything to tell you guys how it was done and how it sounds.
Ryan
12-29-2004, 12:12 PM
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It's official, today I hit my 3 month aniversary with my car...
we've been through a lot...8000 miles, new friends on acurazine. lots of pictures...new wheels, added clear bra, and waxed and washed too many times (neighbors think im a nut)
Still loving it, however the honeymoon is over, im focused back on life, friends, and work...(they all thought i was obsessive and still make fun of me...HHAH)
we've been through a lot...8000 miles, new friends on acurazine. lots of pictures...new wheels, added clear bra, and waxed and washed too many times (neighbors think im a nut)
Still loving it, however the honeymoon is over, im focused back on life, friends, and work...(they all thought i was obsessive and still make fun of me...HHAH)
12-29-2004, 01:37 PM
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Happy Anniversary Jerky!
Jerky I have been following your thread since I got my SSM early this month. I hope to get to meet you & see you ride on a upcoming bay area meet & greet event.
Regards,
AC
Regards,
AC
12-30-2004, 10:16 AM
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I got new Glasses from the woman for XMAS
They were 100 dollars at costco price club...(similar to pricing found on internet, but much faster to go down the street.
Requirements: Polarized to reduce glare
Brown Lens: Brown lens colors are easist on eyes, and cause least amount of stress on eyes during long driving periods. (my commute is one hour each way)
Styling: Raybans, what can i say? Classic styling that will always look good.
They were 100 dollars at costco price club...(similar to pricing found on internet, but much faster to go down the street.
Requirements: Polarized to reduce glare
Brown Lens: Brown lens colors are easist on eyes, and cause least amount of stress on eyes during long driving periods. (my commute is one hour each way)
Styling: Raybans, what can i say? Classic styling that will always look good.
12-30-2004, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Acuraluvr
nice!!! sunglasses and car lol when u play the dvd, r u able to use the touchscreen to press play and other options??? id doubt it... Great pics again!!! 
no, you cant use the touch screen for the dvd player, but it did come with a remote control which is better, as the passenger can sit back and use it (see previous pics on page 1 or 2)
The voice commands still work when using dvd player, and i can listen to the stereo while the passenger listens to the headphones.
12-30-2004, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by PG2G
Hey Jerky. Don't know if I told you or not, but I finally got my car :P We've got twins :P aside from the A Spec wheels
01-03-2005, 01:09 PM
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Hey Jerky. It was partly because of your pics, but mainly because the colors I wanted most (Black or Blue) are hard to maintain, and this is my first car so I've no clue how to keep it clean. Was looking at white but decided against it.
01-03-2005, 06:26 PM
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Jerky,
Just gave you some points - but I just had a chance to look through your photos. They are, in a word, AMAZING. Great job on these. Let's meet up sometime... I'm in the East Bay (near Ikea). I know some places where you can take some really nice photos because of the background.
This was a quickie photo from the Spring, but I'm sure you can do a much better job with some patience and time.
Just gave you some points - but I just had a chance to look through your photos. They are, in a word, AMAZING. Great job on these. Let's meet up sometime... I'm in the East Bay (near Ikea). I know some places where you can take some really nice photos because of the background.
This was a quickie photo from the Spring, but I'm sure you can do a much better job with some patience and time.
01-03-2005, 09:48 PM
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Lore...sure, I know exactly where you took that pic in emerville across from home depot
Ill be happy to take pics...ill send you an PM soon...
How come u never been to our bay are meets?
your car looks good!!!
Ill be happy to take pics...ill send you an PM soon...
How come u never been to our bay are meets?
your car looks good!!!
01-03-2005, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Jerky
Lore...sure, I know exactly where you took that pic in emerville across from home depot
Ill be happy to take pics...ill send you an PM soon...
How come u never been to our bay are meets?
your car looks good!!!
Ill be happy to take pics...ill send you an PM soon...
How come u never been to our bay are meets?
your car looks good!!!
Certainly would drive the shoppers mad! hahah
01-03-2005, 11:38 PM
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The best time to take pics if dawn or dusk...get lots of colorful ambient light...so we may not piss anyone off hopefully!!!
01-04-2005, 01:05 AM
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Can I Come?
Lore/Jerky,
Hey I live near Emeryville. Because of scheduling conflict with the upcoming meet & greet on February 5, I am not be able to attend. Can I join you guys when you meet?
Regards,
AC
Hey I live near Emeryville. Because of scheduling conflict with the upcoming meet & greet on February 5, I am not be able to attend. Can I join you guys when you meet?
Regards,
AC
01-04-2005, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by AChan123
Lore/Jerky,
Hey I live near Emeryville. Because of scheduling conflict with the upcoming meet & greet on February 5, I am not be able to attend. Can I join you guys when you meet?
Regards,
AC
Hey I live near Emeryville. Because of scheduling conflict with the upcoming meet & greet on February 5, I am not be able to attend. Can I join you guys when you meet?
Regards,
AC
01-04-2005, 09:41 AM
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Damage Report
Damage Report: Jerky’s Fender Bender
The Story
Back in September, while backing up a curved slanted driveway, Jerky failed to realize how close his car was to a pillar and kissed it with his rear right fender
Damage
Scrape, Scratch, and Bending of rear quarter panel
One scratched aspec rim (adds character)
Repair
Went to a large collision repair center (m2 collision in union city, ca) total cost 1000 dollars, 3 days of labor. Plus rental car, research, and lots of crying
Results
Everything is fine now WHEW!!!
Very people have noticed the damage, car has been to two Acura meets, no one noticed
A visible color difference can be seen in low light environments, or during dawn. Structural repair perfect
Rim still scratches (adds character)
Lesson
TL has huge blind spot when driving backwards, especially in upward curved slant.
AND...it's just a car...no need to get worked up about it...life, friends, and family are always more important
The Story
Back in September, while backing up a curved slanted driveway, Jerky failed to realize how close his car was to a pillar and kissed it with his rear right fender
Damage
Scrape, Scratch, and Bending of rear quarter panel
One scratched aspec rim (adds character)
Repair
Went to a large collision repair center (m2 collision in union city, ca) total cost 1000 dollars, 3 days of labor. Plus rental car, research, and lots of crying
Results
Everything is fine now WHEW!!!
Very people have noticed the damage, car has been to two Acura meets, no one noticed
A visible color difference can be seen in low light environments, or during dawn. Structural repair perfect
Rim still scratches (adds character)
Lesson
TL has huge blind spot when driving backwards, especially in upward curved slant.
AND...it's just a car...no need to get worked up about it...life, friends, and family are always more important
01-04-2005, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Jerky
Damage Report: Jerky’s Fender Bender
The Story
Back in September, while backing up a curved slanted driveway, Jerky failed to realize how close his car was to a pillar and kissed it with his rear right fender
Damage
Scrape, Scratch, and Bending of rear quarter panel
One scratched aspec rim (adds character)
Repair
Went to a large collision repair center (m2 collision in union city, ca) total cost 1000 dollars, 3 days of labor. Plus rental car, research, and lots of crying
Results
Everything is fine now WHEW!!!
Very people have noticed the damage, car has been to two Acura meets, no one noticed
A visible color difference can be seen in low light environments, or during dawn. Structural repair perfect
Rim still scratches (adds character)
Lesson
TL has huge blind spot when driving backwards, especially in upward curved slant.
AND...it's just a car...no need to get worked up about it...life, friends, and family are always more important
The Story
Back in September, while backing up a curved slanted driveway, Jerky failed to realize how close his car was to a pillar and kissed it with his rear right fender
Damage
Scrape, Scratch, and Bending of rear quarter panel
One scratched aspec rim (adds character)
Repair
Went to a large collision repair center (m2 collision in union city, ca) total cost 1000 dollars, 3 days of labor. Plus rental car, research, and lots of crying
Results
Everything is fine now WHEW!!!
Very people have noticed the damage, car has been to two Acura meets, no one noticed
A visible color difference can be seen in low light environments, or during dawn. Structural repair perfect
Rim still scratches (adds character)
Lesson
TL has huge blind spot when driving backwards, especially in upward curved slant.
AND...it's just a car...no need to get worked up about it...life, friends, and family are always more important
01-04-2005, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Lore
That price is about right, and it includes blending the panel and re-clearing the entire panel, right? That's where my dent from the road kill spinning under my tires hit too.
That's correct it includes the blending and reclearning....
01-06-2005, 06:07 PM
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I was ashamed, and angry at myself...
i only had 1200 miles on it...it was just born...waaaaahhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
but now its all better...i can look back and laff at my hard lesson
i only had 1200 miles on it...it was just born...waaaaahhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
but now its all better...i can look back and laff at my hard lesson
01-07-2005, 03:57 AM
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oh please dont get me started on the norcal slang, everybody i go to school with in oregon slangs hella and tight at least twice every sentence..
Braa you need to learn how to speak the sickest dialect of all, the socal lingo my friend haha
Braa you need to learn how to speak the sickest dialect of all, the socal lingo my friend
haha
01-07-2005, 09:57 AM
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PG2G
I look forward to seeing more pics of your car, Start a thread, and make it a BLOG, showing the birth of your car, and everything you've done to it
I look forward to seeing more pics of your car, Start a thread, and make it a BLOG, showing the birth of your car, and everything you've done to it
01-07-2005, 12:14 PM
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Thanks to Rets whom helped out with my first posting on this thread...
THANK YOU RETS!!! YOU'RE THE BEST!!!
(go back to page one on this thread to find out!!!!)
THANK YOU RETS!!! YOU'RE THE BEST!!!
(go back to page one on this thread to find out!!!!)
01-07-2005, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Jerky
I was ashamed, and angry at myself...
i only had 1200 miles on it...it was just born...waaaaahhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
but now its all better...i can look back and laff at my hard lesson
i only had 1200 miles on it...it was just born...waaaaahhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
but now its all better...i can look back and laff at my hard lesson
01-15-2005, 10:07 AM
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Damage Report: Jerky’s Cracked Rear Light
The Story
On new year's eve, some asshole punched or hit my light and cracked it, on broadway in north beach SF. It's sort of my fault for parking down there...as I should have known better than to do that on a rowdy day.
Damage
Cracked right rear lamp unit. you can't just replace the plastic cover you have to replace the entire lamp unit.
Repair
I found out that its not a simple replace, the entire bumper will have to come off, and as you know i have the aspec kit, so it will prob take 1-2 hours. I have some friends that will take care of it, so I'm not too worried.
Results
I have the parts, but have yet to complete the labor...
I bought the part online at
http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/
The service was good, and the part came quickly in a big box
Lesson
Dont' take my nice car to the city and park it near drunk asses
The Story
On new year's eve, some asshole punched or hit my light and cracked it, on broadway in north beach SF. It's sort of my fault for parking down there...as I should have known better than to do that on a rowdy day.
Damage
Cracked right rear lamp unit. you can't just replace the plastic cover you have to replace the entire lamp unit.
Repair
I found out that its not a simple replace, the entire bumper will have to come off, and as you know i have the aspec kit, so it will prob take 1-2 hours. I have some friends that will take care of it, so I'm not too worried.
Results
I have the parts, but have yet to complete the labor...
I bought the part online at
http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/
The service was good, and the part came quickly in a big box
Lesson
Dont' take my nice car to the city and park it near drunk asses