After 8-1/2 years, I actually have a mod update for the Type S!

Old 04-26-2012, 11:06 PM
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I tried to order them. $9.95 + $10.00 shipping. It says I don't have enough for a minimum order.....what the hell......
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^^^ Steven....let me talk to Simon....will hook u up !!!
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Go lower . Ghost tails are looking good . A-spec lip kit and you should be set.
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4DR-I still can't bring myself to get that Type S Aspec Kit. It's too bulky in the front for me....what I'd really like to do is get a Base TL Aspec Lip.
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1 - Just like swoosh said...do the base A-Spec in front and Type-S sides and rear
2 - Or first just do base A-Spec in front, keep the splash guards first. You'll think about Type-S side and rear later on.

If you do #2. I will order 06 front A-Spec tomorrow and use it with splash guards

Here is the rear... I just need a push about the front A-Spec


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Guys, it's almost been one week since we changed the pads. I wiped them down tonight for the first time. There was no more dust on the fronts than on the rear pads!!!!

And minimal difference in the braking power of the pads as well....Lovin' it !!! If I had OEM pads, I would have wiped them down at least 3 times by now....

The spacers came in today. I'll hopefully get them on this weekend.
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Where you guys get your brake pads from? I got some from oreillys and the dust just as much as oem pads. I was thinking about changing them to some dura last cmax gold but if your pads are cheaper then I'll go with them.
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Luder, they came from Advance Auto!
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I'm going to look into those brake pads. I'm not too impressed with my RacingBrake set.
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Tyler, I've got to tell ya-they're great. Anil did not steer me wrong.
Old 04-27-2012, 11:30 PM
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I really like your TL!, i hope one day i can get mine to look as awesome as yours xD
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Thanks Laughing....welcome to Acurazine.
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Is it just me or does it look like in some pics your rear bumper is off in paint?? Has it been repainted?
Old 04-28-2012, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
^^^ Sorry Matt, I guess you can't please everyone.

If you're talking about the placement of the Type S badge on the side of the car, hey, if it's good enough for Ferrari, it's good enough for me. That's actually where I got the idea!
no apology needed...lol....guess even ferrari shouldnt have placed a badge there
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I like the side badge but only on a Type-S, because what brands do is take their best car and put a side badge about the specs up there..
Like Audi, puts S-Line or V10 blah blah
Or BWM... puts 3.0
and since Type-S is the last step on 3G...sound reasonable... and looks good

Actually not only Type-S...
04-06 A-Specs could put the A-Spec badge to that location.. hmmm
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Guys, it's almost been one week since we changed the pads. I wiped them down tonight for the first time. There was no more dust on the fronts than on the rear pads!!!!

And minimal difference in the braking power of the pads as well....Lovin' it !!! If I had OEM pads, I would have wiped them down at least 3 times by now....

The spacers came in today. I'll hopefully get them on this weekend.
damn glad you like em Steven.....

I will stop by on Sunday but might not be able to get down and get dirty, gotta go look at couple houses before and after the little spacers meet ....

btw, i still have red paint on my leg from a week back

Originally Posted by luder917
Where you guys get your brake pads from? I got some from oreillys and the dust just as much as oem pads. I was thinking about changing them to some dura last cmax gold but if your pads are cheaper then I'll go with them.
and you know whats the best part bro ?

lifetime warranty....take em in after 20K miles and get a NEW SET FOR FREE !!! yes, its true I aint smoking crack !!!

Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
I'm going to look into those brake pads. I'm not too impressed with my RacingBrake set.


i just got a set of RB ET500 for myself....switched the rear out and waiting for the front Hawks to run out

why dont you like em ? dust ? or something else ?
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btw Steven I have a coupon code for unquiestyleracing dot com

you can get the following discounts:
" swoosh " for 5% off, $0 ~ $199.99
" swoosh200 " for 7% off, $200 ~ 499.99
" swoosh500 " for 10% off, $500+
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^^What is the coupon code that lets me have your dead pedal?
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Anil I just don't like the feel of them. The brake dust is a nasty dull orange color and while it doesn't dust much, it's a bitch to get off.
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Love the new tails. Question about them. The bottom part where you put the CF insert - did that section of the light previously serve a purpose? Was it a blinking section?
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Looking good Steven. Love the new tails.

Did you put the spacers on yet? Thinking about doing this mod but not sure yet. What brand of spacers did you buy?
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Car looks clean Steve! Ghost tails w/ CF inserts FTW! Those are sick. Looking forward to seeing your car up close at the Nat'l Meet for sure! I am getting the Type S sidemarkers in next week, I think they'll flow well with my Anthracite exterior & CF spoiler...
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Originally Posted by mccollins23
^^What is the coupon code that lets me have your dead pedal?
i have a coupon for that:

"kissmyassamilliontimesandstillyouwontgetit"



Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Anil I just don't like the feel of them. The brake dust is a nasty dull orange color and while it doesn't dust much, it's a bitch to get off.
how was the stopping power Ty ?
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Originally Posted by wojo1988
Is it just me or does it look like in some pics your rear bumper is off in paint?? Has it been repainted?
Rear bumper is OEM paint!


Originally Posted by MEKO
I like the side badge but only on a Type-S, because what brands do is take their best car and put a side badge about the specs up there..
Like Audi, puts S-Line or V10 blah blah
Or BWM... puts 3.0
and since Type-S is the last step on 3G...sound reasonable... and looks good

Actually not only Type-S...
04-06 A-Specs could put the A-Spec badge to that location.. hmmm
I still like the Type S badge above the side market too!


Originally Posted by twigglius
Love the new tails. Question about them. The bottom part where you put the CF insert - did that section of the light previously serve a purpose? Was it a blinking section?
It doesn't do anything. Good place for a little extra Carbon Fiber though....


Originally Posted by M.I.N.O.
Looking good Steven. Love the new tails. Did you put the spacers on yet? Thinking about doing this mod but not sure yet. What brand of spacers did you buy?

Thanks MINO. Spacers go on tomorrow! I got Akata spacers. SilverSVT gave me the link for them on eBay.


Originally Posted by HOCKEYMAN23
Car looks clean Steve! Ghost tails w/ CF inserts FTW! Those are sick. Looking forward to seeing your car up close at the Nat'l Meet for sure! I am getting the Type S sidemarkers in next week, I think they'll flow well with my Anthracite exterior & CF spoiler...

Thanks brother! I'm glad you're coming to the meet. I'm anxious to see your markers.
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Spacers Now Installed.

A big thanks to SilverSVT. I went over to his house to install the Akata Spacers today. He has the proper tools for the job.

Without Spacers...







With Spacers (15mm on the front and 20mm on the back). I'm still amazed at how the little things make a big difference in the looks of this car.














NOW...I'm really done! Eric and I actually contemplated a Carbon Fiber roof and roof spoiler job......damn it.
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Wow Steven, you're really on a roll this month!

I'm glad you decided to pull the trigger on the spacers. They look great
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Thanks Tyler. Yea, I need to get OFF this roll !!!! But I really do like the look of the spacers. It was kind of like the Sports Springs. Little things make a HUGE difference.


I tell you what guys, I'm VERY happy with the look of the car right now. I honestly feel like it looks "complete". With the spacers and the red calipers and lugs, it has a finished look that can't be beat.

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Looks good Steve. Sorry I couldn't come to help, had to work. I'm gonna be ordering these tonight when I get home.

I really hope you are done Steve, your sig will take up a whole page soon

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spacers look great
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Holy shit Swoosh, you need to slow-up on the working out. Those lug nuts were on there TIGHT! I felt like I was standing on my Torque wrench to get them off! I am glad I broke them loose before I jacked up the car, otherwise it'd had to have come back down.

Now, about those overall shots with everything in place. We need them!
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^^^ Rolling shots!



Matt-I thought you wanted me to get the Aspec Kit?
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woah the spacers make a big difference, i was planning to do 25mm in the back and 20mm in the front
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^^^ Thanks-I was surprised myself!
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Very nice Steven! I'm sold on the spacers now! Will be putting in my order soon.
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sick!!!!! in a good way lol!
btw, not sure if anyone asked but what kind of roof spoiler are you running? it doesn't look like the eBay type but more like a Sarona?
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Glad I could help, MINO! I couldn't believe the difference myself. And maybe it's in my mind, but the Type S seems to drive "better" too.
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Looking good Steven! Possibility of a photoshoot? Maybe Sunday? Bout the only day I'd have free.
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@ Eric

sorry man....i actually just tightened them by hand and was thinking to myself "since Steven is a little OCD, should I tighten them a little more ?" but i left em snug.....

and sorry i cudnt come out....we were running from house to house trying to find the right one even in the rain but it was a fun weekend....didnt rest a single bit.....by the time i text you, you guys were done

and CF roof ? DO EEEETTTTT !!!!
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Looking good Steven! Possibility of a photoshoot? Maybe Sunday? Bout the only day I'd have free.

That would be fine with me. I have a hockey game to play at 5:30, so any time before that would be great-rolling shots!


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@ Eric

sorry man....i actually just tightened them by hand and was thinking to myself "since Steven is a little OCD, should I tighten them a little more ?" but i left em snug.....

and sorry i cudn't come out....we were running from house to house trying to find the right one even in the rain but it was a fun weekend....didn't rest a single bit.....by the time i text you, you guys were done

and CF roof ? DO EEEETTTTT !!!!

Who, me....OCD?



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