KJ TL-S's 2007 ASM Type S Progress Thread (Updated 8/13/17)
03-07-2016, 08:21 PM
#2041
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Stunning! 
03-08-2016, 09:46 AM
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Thanks guys. Real life has been too busy to do any real wash or photos for a while, but hopefully I'll find some time eventually. Don't foresee any significant changes to the car tho, just maintaining it for the long haul.
03-08-2016, 10:35 AM
#2043
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looks great still!
so i'm really close to pulling the trigger on the aspec kit with the base lip for the front instead of type s. did you ever reattempt to pull your side in closer? i've talked to a few people and they said just use industrial strength 3M and lots of it, and remove wax in that area prior
so i'm really close to pulling the trigger on the aspec kit with the base lip for the front instead of type s. did you ever reattempt to pull your side in closer? i've talked to a few people and they said just use industrial strength 3M and lots of it, and remove wax in that area prior
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03-08-2016, 11:03 AM
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No, never re-visited it. It bugs me, but not terribly. Is what it is - With the tension at the area due to the very tight fit, I don't think tape would pull it down at this point. Better prep and lots of tape might have made it work at first though I suppose.
Down the road if I ever get the front end re-sprayed I'd probably have it re-secured or molded on or something. Until then though, it will stay as is.
Down the road if I ever get the front end re-sprayed I'd probably have it re-secured or molded on or something. Until then though, it will stay as is.
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03-08-2016, 11:39 AM
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No, never re-visited it. It bugs me, but not terribly. Is what it is - With the tension at the area due to the very tight fit, I don't think tape would pull it down at this point. Better prep and lots of tape might have made it work at first though I suppose.
Down the road if I ever get the front end re-sprayed I'd probably have it re-secured or molded on or something. Until then though, it will stay as is.
Down the road if I ever get the front end re-sprayed I'd probably have it re-secured or molded on or something. Until then though, it will stay as is.
i know i asked you this before, but if you had to do it again would you do type s or still base? i seriously go back and forth every day
03-08-2016, 01:24 PM
#2049
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J's right, I obsessed about solutions at first...then just kinda moved on with life.
If I was doing it over, and both lips were available in ASM, I'd probably still do the base lip but take more time on getting those spots better tucked in. I didn't realize that it was going to be a problem area until I was right there in the middle of it.
Regardless, you gotta get the kit. That and the steering wheel are some of my favorite mods on the whole car.
If I was doing it over, and both lips were available in ASM, I'd probably still do the base lip but take more time on getting those spots better tucked in. I didn't realize that it was going to be a problem area until I was right there in the middle of it.
Regardless, you gotta get the kit. That and the steering wheel are some of my favorite mods on the whole car.
03-08-2016, 01:39 PM
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J's right, I obsessed about solutions at first...then just kinda moved on with life.
If I was doing it over, and both lips were available in ASM, I'd probably still do the base lip but take more time on getting those spots better tucked in. I didn't realize that it was going to be a problem area until I was right there in the middle of it.
Regardless, you gotta get the kit. That and the steering wheel are some of my favorite mods on the whole car.
If I was doing it over, and both lips were available in ASM, I'd probably still do the base lip but take more time on getting those spots better tucked in. I didn't realize that it was going to be a problem area until I was right there in the middle of it.
Regardless, you gotta get the kit. That and the steering wheel are some of my favorite mods on the whole car.
i'm ordering the sides today locally and should have them on tomorrow. i'm going to wait until next week for the front and rear so my credit card isn't so bad and so the changes are slowly incorporated so my wife doesn't notice haha (supposed to be saving for a house...800 shouldn't make or break me in the long run right? haha)
03-08-2016, 01:53 PM
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Nice...and when you're keeping the car for the long haul....that $800 is worth it. The rear lip is my favorite piece, I think it looks fantastic with quad tips. I basically can't believe you took this long to get it.
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03-08-2016, 01:56 PM
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in hindsight, i should have bought it right away so that the entire car faded together. we'll see how it turns out! i have a quote in to my local acura guy that hooks me up, he previously quoted me 736 plus tax so i'm seeing what the cost is now.
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03-10-2016, 10:23 AM
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haha well i had absolutely no interest in it from 2008 to 2012. then i started researching and almost bought it in 2012. now re-evaluating it again haha. the white mismatch is what drove me away everytime, i've seen some really bad wdp kit matches (but the more i researched the more it was 04-06 wdp that had "flat" kits)
in hindsight, i should have bought it right away so that the entire car faded together. we'll see how it turns out! i have a quote in to my local acura guy that hooks me up, he previously quoted me 736 plus tax so i'm seeing what the cost is now.
in hindsight, i should have bought it right away so that the entire car faded together. we'll see how it turns out! i have a quote in to my local acura guy that hooks me up, he previously quoted me 736 plus tax so i'm seeing what the cost is now.
Nice! I didn't realize you were in Chicago. I'm out in the burbs near I-90 and Route 59 but work in Glenview.
03-10-2016, 10:35 AM
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installed rear last night and will install sides this weekend! the color mismatch is like i thought...the kit is whiter and brighter than the bumper but looks much better in person than in pictures. i think i'll get over it soon just like i got over the "yellow" wdp bumper haha
i haven't bought the front yet because i still go back and forth but i had my local acura guy that hooks me up order and hold a base front so i can buy it next week when the credit card statement resets
03-10-2016, 03:29 PM
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03-10-2016, 03:33 PM
#2062
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To be clear, definitely nothing to do with HeelToe or Marcus. He was nothing but excellent during the process. The weak dollar and crazy shipping rates were the issue.
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03-10-2016, 04:51 PM
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03-10-2016, 05:18 PM
#2065
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03-25-2016, 09:11 AM
#2066
Drifting
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So I new to the whole instagram thing, but I searched #tltypes just to see what was out there, and turns out my car may as well be on there already! Check out this guy's pictures....wonder if he has seen my thread here.
https://www.instagram.com/e_one_oh/
https://www.instagram.com/e_one_oh/
03-28-2016, 09:48 AM
#2068
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I'd rather have your car. They were practically giving those Ghibli's away...
03-28-2016, 10:01 AM
#2070
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I heard whispers of no money down $300/month leases for those Ghiblis...
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03-28-2016, 10:03 AM
#2071
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I remember thinking the Ghibli was going to be exciting when they first announced it...guess that didn't pan out for them. I'd rather have my car too...guess I'll just keep it.
Also, a few times on my way home from work I've been next to an IS300 with ES2s....I gotta get those on soon.
edit: holy shit on that lease price...that's crazy.
Also, a few times on my way home from work I've been next to an IS300 with ES2s....I gotta get those on soon.
edit: holy shit on that lease price...that's crazy.
03-31-2016, 11:30 AM
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ES2s hopefully in the next week or 2...might need a couple front tires first tho.
This look ain't so bad for the meantime tho.
2016-03-31_10-48-46 by KJ TL-S, on Flickr
This look ain't so bad for the meantime tho.
2016-03-31_10-48-46 by KJ TL-S, on Flickr
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04-01-2016, 09:58 AM
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Yeah, definitely can't complain about the winter setup like I have. Very happy with it, not that Chicago had much winter to worry about this year.
I really gotta check out the tire situation on the ES2s this weekend to see if I need to get a couple new ones...can't seem to remember when I get home at night.
Unrelated, but did you guys see the new IIHS headlight ratings?
Why So Many Of Today's Headlights Suck
I wonder how the TL with ZKWs and CBIs would fare in that test...
DSC02189 by KJ TL-S, on Flickr
I really gotta check out the tire situation on the ES2s this weekend to see if I need to get a couple new ones...can't seem to remember when I get home at night.
Unrelated, but did you guys see the new IIHS headlight ratings?
Why So Many Of Today's Headlights Suck
I wonder how the TL with ZKWs and CBIs would fare in that test...
DSC02189 by KJ TL-S, on Flickr
04-01-2016, 10:25 AM
#2079
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Yeah, definitely can't complain about the winter setup like I have. Very happy with it, not that Chicago had much winter to worry about this year.
I really gotta check out the tire situation on the ES2s this weekend to see if I need to get a couple new ones...can't seem to remember when I get home at night.
Unrelated, but did you guys see the new IIHS headlight ratings?
Why So Many Of Today's Headlights Suck
I wonder how the TL with ZKWs and CBIs would fare in that test...
I really gotta check out the tire situation on the ES2s this weekend to see if I need to get a couple new ones...can't seem to remember when I get home at night.
Unrelated, but did you guys see the new IIHS headlight ratings?
Why So Many Of Today's Headlights Suck
I wonder how the TL with ZKWs and CBIs would fare in that test...