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Apr 26, 2009 | 12:12 AM

jmkiang

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jmkiang's progress thread -- June 08 to now

Everyone else does these... thought I would follow suite.

Alright, this is what my TL looked like last June. I upgraded from a 05 Civic LX so I was already ecstatic with my stock 05 TL 5AT!

- came with type-S tails, chromed stockies and a replica M3 spoiler.

Thennn....

I got some 18x8.5 Aspecs...

Aaaand thennnn....

This is how I'm sitting now

- mods listed in my "Garage"

^ taken by: sho_nuff1997 (Charlie)

Some random shot:

Next mod:
- Bat tail light overlays
- 6000K HID lower grill fogs
- Rotora slotted rotors
- RV6 j-pipe V2

Apr 26, 2009 | 12:19 AM

sho_nuff1997

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I love the grille and the more I look at that Sarona roof spoiler, the more I want one.

Apr 26, 2009 | 12:24 AM

Steven Bell

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The RonJon Legends, Sarona spoiler, exhaust, grill......SWEET !!!!

2009 Kansas City All Acura Meet-May 17th
https://acurazine.com/forums/midwest-312/kansas-city-2009-spring-all-acura-meet-may-17th-12pm-%40-jay-wolfe-acura-714994/

Apr 26, 2009 | 12:30 AM

Maddizm

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how much were the side mirrors? I'm looking to do mine...

Apr 26, 2009 | 01:39 AM

jmkiang

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sho_nuff1997

I love the grille and the more I look at that Sarona roof spoiler, the more I want one.

Yeah man, I love that thing! Should've gotten it sooner.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Bell

The RonJon Legends, Sarona spoiler, exhaust, grill......SWEET !!!!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatdammit

how much were the side mirrors? I'm looking to do mine...

I got em used from the BM. They are pretty pricey brand new.

Apr 26, 2009 | 01:50 AM

6spdtl-s

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whats the drop on that?

Apr 26, 2009 | 01:58 AM

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Nice progression!

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Apr 26, 2009 | 02:44 AM

jptl04

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looking good brother! the exhaust looks mean. that roof spoiler is sweet! again, good job on it. its always raining where you live.

Apr 26, 2009 | 04:27 AM

JwongTLS

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looking good!

go lower if u can

Apr 26, 2009 | 04:29 AM

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ballerjai

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Man, i love the grille... Any comments or diy's?

Apr 26, 2009 | 06:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JwongTLS

looking good!

go lower if u can

word go alittle lower

car looks real good come along way

Apr 26, 2009 | 07:19 AM

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t0talacuratl

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I didn't know you had Ron Jon Legends?! What size? Nice progress!

Apr 26, 2009 | 07:38 AM

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Lookin SWEET ! Love the grill, well the whole car is HOT. Great Job !

Apr 26, 2009 | 08:31 AM

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very nice progress man. Car became really clean in less than a year! Great work

Apr 26, 2009 | 08:40 AM

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looking good, looking good...

I dig the RJ Legends on teh TL

Apr 26, 2009 | 01:42 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 6spdtl-s

whats the drop on that?

~2" I think... Koni SP3's with Eibach springs. 2nd to lowest perch all around.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuanger

Nice progression!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JwongTLS

looking good!

go lower if u can

Quote:

Originally Posted by milk man

word go alittle lower

car looks real good come along way

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD TL-S

Lookin SWEET ! Love the grill, well the whole car is HOT. Great Job !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake 6MT

very nice progress man. Car became really clean in less than a year! Great work

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazing GT

looking good, looking good...

I dig the RJ Legends on teh TL

Thanks everyone!

I would love to go lower but the roads in my area are pretty shitty. Plus, I can't go much lower on my set up and I think I rather save my money for something else. I have plans to pick up Tein SS's with EDFC since I have the RV6 strut bar but that will probably be after BBK (which will probably never happen).

Quote:

Originally Posted by jptl04

looking good brother! the exhaust looks mean. that roof spoiler is sweet! again, good job on it. its always raining where you live.

Wooord thanks b! I don't think I would've gotten the Sarona without your help/advice so mad props to you. Glad you like it

I think I'm gonna pull those CT tips out a bit... a little too recessed for my liking.

Yeah Chicago has been getting some shitty ass weather lately... WTF!?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballerjai

Man, i love the grille... Any comments or diy's?

I got a professional paint shop to do it. Just make sure they prep the suface of the aluminum strips VERY good. My last paint shop didn't and after a couple rock chips, that shit started flaking!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by t0talacuratl

I didn't know you had Ron Jon Legends?! What size? Nice progress!

Thanks! 19x8s in the darker Liquid Graphite finish... pretty sick rims if you ask me. Haha

Apr 26, 2009 | 02:19 PM

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when did you get legends? they are hot on nbp

Apr 26, 2009 | 04:39 PM

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good stuff... just needs them lower accord fogs and you'll be straight

Apr 26, 2009 | 05:35 PM

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looks good dude...

Apr 26, 2009 | 10:55 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by minkl81

when did you get legends? they are hot on nbp

Um got em a couple months back I think... 3 are used and 1 is new

Glad I got them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stillhere153

good stuff... just needs them lower accord fogs and you'll be straight

Yeah I know. They're sitting in my trunk right now. Gonna try to get them on within the next couple weeks. Can you remove those grill inserts without taking off the bumper?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssmtl2nv

looks good dude...

Thanks

Apr 26, 2009 | 11:31 PM

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CHiNaMaN440

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your Tl is how I envisioned my TL to be!

clean job homie

Apr 27, 2009 | 12:16 AM

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^ You're too kind Sam. You helped out with 2 mods

May 27, 2009 | 11:32 AM

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Updates:
- FINALLY remounted my Sarona with 3M WW... that 3M tape is horrible. Much more fluuush!
- tinted tails and maybe the side mirrors too (this weekend)
- HID fogs (hopefully very soon...)

Pictures to come

May 27, 2009 | 12:24 PM

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you have done well, young padawan

May 27, 2009 | 01:31 PM

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Man your car looks awesome bro. Yeah no need to go any lower it looks good already.

PEACE!

May 27, 2009 | 02:43 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by imj0257

you have done well, young padawan

Haha thanks Ian. Just wait for the new pics!

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-STEELE

Man your car looks awesome bro. Yeah no need to go any lower it looks good already.

PEACE!

Nah man, check out Rodney's airrunner thread

May 27, 2009 | 02:58 PM

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Moar pichassssssssss..it's been too long

May 27, 2009 | 03:26 PM

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Looks good but I'd get rid of those chrome strips on your lower grill.

May 27, 2009 | 03:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ballinfizzle89

Moar pichassssssssss..it's been too long

Soon Faiz. Go buy some new rims or something... then new pics will be up

Quote:

Originally Posted by TLheaven

Looks good but I'd get rid of those chrome strips on your lower grill.

I kinda like them... flows with the chrome strip in my headlights. We'll see how they look shortened when my fogs go in.

May 27, 2009 | 04:47 PM

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Nice ride, thanks for the pics...

May 27, 2009 | 09:29 PM

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great pix...the car looks great...

May 28, 2009 | 09:08 AM

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Thanks guys. Can't wait to take some new ones...

May 28, 2009 | 10:55 AM

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def a A+ NBP always looks good with them visors!

very nice

May 28, 2009 | 02:53 PM

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uh...when'd you get the ronjons? never knew...
looks good!

May 28, 2009 | 02:53 PM

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^ i'd love to get my hands on a set of devotions! dang...lol

May 28, 2009 | 03:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by erick3

^ i'd love to get my hands on a set of devotions! dang...lol

Devotions or Legends? lol

May 29, 2009 | 11:51 AM

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Very NICE!! at one point the only difference between us after a quick look seemed to be the ventshades... i think i want them now?!?! THANKS for sending me this link ha damnit!