KJ TL-S's 2007 ASM Type S Progress Thread (Updated 8/13/17)
08-12-2014, 11:10 AM
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A hair under 52,000 miles and I finally replaced this. Not sure if it had been replaced before I bought the car, maybe when Acura certified it at 17K (doubtful), but I guess it wasn't quite as disgusting as I expected. Went ahead and did the cut out mod first time around, feels like I brought my car into the modern age now that it will be a 20 second job to inspect/replace in the future.
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08-12-2014, 03:48 PM
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i have to go to my local Advanced to pick up my Griots Spray-on wax. The one thy shipped to me was busted open and all the fluid was in the bag(lucky it was in a bag to not ruin everything else).
I'll be picking up one of these cabin filters while I'm there... i have 56K
link to cut-out mod?
I'll be picking up one of these cabin filters while I'm there... i have 56K
link to cut-out mod?
08-12-2014, 06:30 PM
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Glad they replace your Griots.
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08-12-2014, 09:02 PM
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i have to go to my local Advanced to pick up my Griots Spray-on wax. The one thy shipped to me was busted open and all the fluid was in the bag(lucky it was in a bag to not ruin everything else).
I'll be picking up one of these cabin filters while I'm there... i have 56K
link to cut-out mod?
I'll be picking up one of these cabin filters while I'm there... i have 56K
link to cut-out mod?
And here is the link to the cut-out "mod":
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/cabin-filter-replacement-mod-3g-garage-f-130-a-591437/
Took no more than a half hour by the time I had cut out enough to get the filter out, and no broken clips, cut up thumbs etc. Future filter changes will literally take about 30 seconds max.
08-12-2014, 10:54 PM
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I got the griots towels as well. I also got the speed shine. Figured I'd try out both. Haha
Thanks for the link. I see you bumped in the regular 3G section...
Seems like its going to require a couple of beers. Weather for rest of week is in the 70's with low humidity. My car is gonna be clean and ...breathing clean!
They replaced it with a 40% discount too!
Thanks for the link. I see you bumped in the regular 3G section...
Seems like its going to require a couple of beers. Weather for rest of week is in the 70's with low humidity. My car is gonna be clean and ...breathing clean!
They replaced it with a 40% discount too!
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08-13-2014, 08:51 AM
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I got the griots towels as well. I also got the speed shine. Figured I'd try out both. Haha
Thanks for the link. I see you bumped in the regular 3G section...
Seems like its going to require a couple of beers. Weather for rest of week is in the 70's with low humidity. My car is gonna be clean and ...breathing clean!
Thanks for the link. I see you bumped in the regular 3G section...
Seems like its going to require a couple of beers. Weather for rest of week is in the 70's with low humidity. My car is gonna be clean and ...breathing clean!
08-13-2014, 05:50 PM
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08-14-2014, 01:46 PM
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Advanced Auto...
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•$10 off $30 or more or $25 off $70 or more via "A124"
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And try Code: VISA
08-14-2014, 10:57 PM
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Sweet!
08-15-2014, 01:13 AM
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stumbled across these on Club Lexus:
Advanced Auto...
30% off sitewide ($50 maximum savings) via "TRT30"
•$10 off $30 or more or $25 off $70 or more via "A124"
•$20 off $50 or more via "TRT25"
•$30 off $75 or more via "TRT37"
•$40 off $100 or more via "TRT41"
•$50 off $125 or more via "WD21"
And try Code: VISA
Advanced Auto...
30% off sitewide ($50 maximum savings) via "TRT30"
•$10 off $30 or more or $25 off $70 or more via "A124"
•$20 off $50 or more via "TRT25"
•$30 off $75 or more via "TRT37"
•$40 off $100 or more via "TRT41"
•$50 off $125 or more via "WD21"
And try Code: VISA
08-18-2014, 08:39 AM
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Those coupons seem to come and go somewhat often, so maybe next time filters will be in stock.
So this morning I saw my first one of these...
I gotta say, it really caught my attention from the back. Some sort of lip kit and quads would really make it look nice. I definitely didn't love the beak, and the headlights, which were in DRL mode only since his lights were off, were just okay. I think I still prefer standard HIDs, but Acura needs to have something to stand out and be their signature I guess.
Overall, I think it's one of the best things I've seen from Acura in quite awhile.
So this morning I saw my first one of these...
I gotta say, it really caught my attention from the back. Some sort of lip kit and quads would really make it look nice. I definitely didn't love the beak, and the headlights, which were in DRL mode only since his lights were off, were just okay. I think I still prefer standard HIDs, but Acura needs to have something to stand out and be their signature I guess.
Overall, I think it's one of the best things I've seen from Acura in quite awhile.
08-18-2014, 06:14 PM
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Sweet!
09-07-2014, 08:47 PM
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Took a few new pics over the weekend...
DSC04076 by KJ TL-S, on Flickr
DSC04073 by KJ TL-S, on Flickr
DSC04071 by KJ TL-S, on Flickr
DSC04070 by KJ TL-S, on Flickr
DSC04105 by KJ TL-S, on Flickr
DSC04104 by KJ TL-S, on Flickr
DSC04100 by KJ TL-S, on Flickr
DSC04096 by KJ TL-S, on Flickr
DSC04093 by KJ TL-S, on Flickr
DSC04087 by KJ TL-S, on Flickr
DSC04086 by KJ TL-S, on Flickr
DSC04083 by KJ TL-S, on Flickr
DSC04082 by KJ TL-S, on Flickr
DSC04076 by KJ TL-S, on FlickrDSC04073 by KJ TL-S, on FlickrDSC04071 by KJ TL-S, on FlickrDSC04070 by KJ TL-S, on FlickrDSC04105 by KJ TL-S, on FlickrDSC04104 by KJ TL-S, on FlickrDSC04100 by KJ TL-S, on FlickrDSC04096 by KJ TL-S, on FlickrDSC04093 by KJ TL-S, on FlickrDSC04087 by KJ TL-S, on FlickrDSC04086 by KJ TL-S, on FlickrDSC04083 by KJ TL-S, on FlickrDSC04082 by KJ TL-S, on Flickr
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09-07-2014, 11:08 PM
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Picture #3 = $$$$
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09-08-2014, 09:38 AM
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Thanks guys!
I've actually been able to keep it clean for a while now, and I wanted to get some pictures before it got rained on, which turned out to be on the way home from these pics, about 2 minutes after I put the camera away.
I've actually been able to keep it clean for a while now, and I wanted to get some pictures before it got rained on, which turned out to be on the way home from these pics, about 2 minutes after I put the camera away.
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09-08-2014, 10:34 PM
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09-11-2014, 09:46 AM
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Car looks beautiful as always, KJ! 
09-12-2014, 09:00 AM
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Thanks guys!
I've been having the itch to finally install my eBay bmwshop roof spoiler finally, seeing as I've left it sitting in a box for so long. What do you guys think?
I've been having the itch to finally install my eBay bmwshop roof spoiler finally, seeing as I've left it sitting in a box for so long. What do you guys think?
09-12-2014, 09:02 AM
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09-13-2014, 01:03 PM
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^^^ Do it! That was one of my first mods-I've always loved the way it adds to the aesthetic look of the car.
09-13-2014, 09:32 PM
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Beautiful car, beautiful shots!
09-14-2014, 07:43 AM
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Kurt. FYI, you have some free time today. Do it. NAOWWW
I know you're probably afraid of it ruining the streamlined look of the car's roof line, but I promise...from a distance, you can't tell too much and when you get closer it flows well and adds an element of interest!
IMG_0995 by swimex37, on Flickr
I know you're probably afraid of it ruining the streamlined look of the car's roof line, but I promise...from a distance, you can't tell too much and when you get closer it flows well and adds an element of interest!
IMG_0995 by swimex37, on Flickr
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09-14-2014, 08:49 AM
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Kurt. FYI, you have some free time today. Do it. NAOWWW
I know you're probably afraid of it ruining the streamlined look of the car's roof line, but I promise...from a distance, you can't tell too much and when you get closer it flows well and adds an element of interest!
IMG_0995 by swimex37, on Flickr
I know you're probably afraid of it ruining the streamlined look of the car's roof line, but I promise...from a distance, you can't tell too much and when you get closer it flows well and adds an element of interest!
IMG_0995 by swimex37, on Flickr
09-14-2014, 02:06 PM
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It is a subtle enhancement....little things like this make a big difference.
09-14-2014, 02:45 PM
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J is right, I do like the smooth lines off the roof.
But I usually have my sunroof popped, and I think the spoiler looks nice with and matches that line as well as the type s lip spoiler on the trunk.
But I usually have my sunroof popped, and I think the spoiler looks nice with and matches that line as well as the type s lip spoiler on the trunk.
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