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Old 04-26-2009 | 12:12 AM
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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
Old 04-26-2009 | 12:19 AM
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I love the grille and the more I look at that Sarona roof spoiler, the more I want one.
Old 04-26-2009 | 12:24 AM
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The RonJon Legends, Sarona spoiler, exhaust, grill......SWEET !!!!




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Old 04-26-2009 | 12:30 AM
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how much were the side mirrors? I'm looking to do mine...
Old 04-26-2009 | 01:39 AM
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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.
Originally Posted by Steven Bell
The RonJon Legends, Sarona spoiler, exhaust, grill......SWEET !!!!
Thanks!
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.
Old 04-26-2009 | 01:50 AM
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whats the drop on that?
Old 04-26-2009 | 01:58 AM
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Nice progression!
Old 04-26-2009 | 02:44 AM
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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.
Old 04-26-2009 | 04:27 AM
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looking good!

go lower if u can
Old 04-26-2009 | 04:29 AM
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Man, i love the grille... Any comments or diy's?
Old 04-26-2009 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by JwongTLS
looking good!

go lower if u can
word go alittle lower

car looks real good come along way
Old 04-26-2009 | 07:19 AM
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I didn't know you had Ron Jon Legends?! What size? Nice progress!
Old 04-26-2009 | 07:38 AM
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Lookin SWEET ! Love the grill, well the whole car is HOT. Great Job !
Old 04-26-2009 | 08:31 AM
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very nice progress man. Car became really clean in less than a year! Great work
Old 04-26-2009 | 08:40 AM
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looking good, looking good...

I dig the RJ Legends on teh TL
Old 04-26-2009 | 01:42 PM
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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.
Originally Posted by chuanger
Nice progression!
Originally Posted by JwongTLS
looking good!

go lower if u can
Originally Posted by milk man
word go alittle lower

car looks real good come along way
Originally Posted by JD TL-S
Lookin SWEET ! Love the grill, well the whole car is HOT. Great Job !
Originally Posted by Jake 6MT
very nice progress man. Car became really clean in less than a year! Great work
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).
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!?!
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!!
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
Old 04-26-2009 | 02:19 PM
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when did you get legends? they are hot on nbp
Old 04-26-2009 | 04:39 PM
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good stuff... just needs them lower accord fogs and you'll be straight
Old 04-26-2009 | 05:35 PM
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looks good dude...
Old 04-26-2009 | 10:55 PM
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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.
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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?
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looks good dude...
Thanks
Old 04-26-2009 | 11:31 PM
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your Tl is how I envisioned my TL to be!

clean job homie
Old 04-27-2009 | 12:16 AM
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^ You're too kind Sam. You helped out with 2 mods
Old 05-27-2009 | 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
Old 05-27-2009 | 12:24 PM
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you have done well, young padawan
Old 05-27-2009 | 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!
Old 05-27-2009 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by imj0257


you have done well, young padawan
Haha thanks Ian. Just wait for the new pics!
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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
Old 05-27-2009 | 02:58 PM
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Moar pichassssssssss..it's been too long
Old 05-27-2009 | 03:26 PM
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Looks good but I'd get rid of those chrome strips on your lower grill.
Old 05-27-2009 | 03:35 PM
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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
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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.
Old 05-27-2009 | 04:47 PM
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Nice ride, thanks for the pics...
Old 05-27-2009 | 09:29 PM
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great pix...the car looks great...
Old 05-28-2009 | 09:08 AM
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Thanks guys. Can't wait to take some new ones...
Old 05-28-2009 | 10:55 AM
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def a A+ NBP always looks good with them visors!

very nice
Old 05-28-2009 | 02:53 PM
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uh...when'd you get the ronjons? never knew...
looks good!
Old 05-28-2009 | 02:53 PM
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^ i'd love to get my hands on a set of devotions! dang...lol
Old 05-28-2009 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by erick3
^ i'd love to get my hands on a set of devotions! dang...lol
Devotions or Legends? lol
Old 05-29-2009 | 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!
Old 05-29-2009 | 04:02 PM
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Your car reminds me of Darksom's. hahaha
Old 05-29-2009 | 04:22 PM
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How much did you pay to get the grill color matched?? Shop around here quoted me $350.. Thought that was a little high
Old 05-29-2009 | 07:13 PM
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looks mindblowing!! gr8 photos.


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