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Old 03-03-2012, 11:10 AM
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klept0's AM 3G TL

2005 AM AT w/ Navi
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This car was acquired in some rough condition so I am slowly getting it back up to par. Going to do some tasteful things and not go too overboard..here's what I got so far.

Plastidip...the best thing in the world!

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De-badged the rear

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Smoked Rear Side Markers

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Also got Stage 2 exhaust mods done this morning...quieter than I expected but happy I dont sound like a ricer. That's all till the tails and other random changes come in...
Old 03-03-2012, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by klept0
Going to do some tasteful things and not go too overboard..here's what I got so far.
Everyone says this in the beginning....Anyway, car looks great!! Nice first mods
Old 03-03-2012, 11:26 AM
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Everyone says this in the beginning....Anyway, car looks great!! Nice first mods
yeah..I abused my Integra and did everything I shouldn't have. With this I have to keep my lil one in mind when changing stuff...gave up on going overboard. My only other changes would be rims and get an audio input...I dont mind "all show no go" these days with $4/gal gas prices.
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yeah..i abused my integra and did everything i shouldn't have. With this i have to keep my lil one in mind when changing stuff...gave up on going overboard. My only other changes would be rims and get an audio input...i dont mind "all show no go" these days with $4/gal gas prices.
amen to that!
Old 03-03-2012, 02:21 PM
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AM FTW! You'll get the mod bug just like everyone else!

Also, plasti dip FTW! I did the entire grill on mine...besides the emblem.

Old 03-03-2012, 05:24 PM
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I can keep denying that I will not mod...we ALL know I will...but I will keep telling my wallet I am done soon!

I like the blacked out trim on the grille...thought about doing that and the strip above the tag in chrome.
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Whats a "stage 2" exhaust when youre n/a? I've never seen exhaust stages for non-turbo cars. Who makes it and which model exhaust?
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Whats a "stage 2" exhaust when youre n/a? I've never seen exhaust stages for non-turbo cars. Who makes it and which model exhaust?
"Stage 2" as I have seen it referred to around here - is the mid muffler cut out and replaced w/ straight pipe and the resonator swapped w/ the Magnaflow. Correct me if Im wrong in what I said so I can fix it..
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Originally Posted by klept0
"Stage 2" as I have seen it referred to around here - is the mid muffler cut out and replaced w/ straight pipe and the resonator swapped w/ the Magnaflow. Correct me if Im wrong in what I said so I can fix it..
I've never hear of any such thing. What you've described is a custom exhaust different brands of parts to come together to make an exhaust.
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To each their own...this is what I was referring to..they refer to different "Stages" of resonator modifications...Removing Resonator on Stock exhaust

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Aspec Kit....
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aspec kit....
+1 =)
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Originally Posted by klept0
To each their own...this is what I was referring to..they refer to different "Stages" of resonator modifications...Removing Resonator on Stock exhaust
Doing all that does what for adding power? Nothing... Tuned exhaust for specific cars actually make power (5-10hp depending on the system on the TL). Is never go through all those "stages" for just more sound. All my cars I picked quiet exhausts (Apex-i WS) and a CAI which ended up being louder/more agressive than the exhaust. This is me though. I can not comment for anyone else.
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Para..I see where you are coming from and do agree...I did it for a meantime till I keep telling myself I wont spend the money. Didnt meant to sound like an ass if I was responding like that..




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