The Machine's Acura TL/Supercharged S2000 Build Thread Updated 3/13/16
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Well I was going to wait to actually update my thread until this weekend when I installed another thing on my car, but since another member asked a question about fog lights and I posted my pics there, I figured I might as well put the pics here too.
Any who, I updated my LED turn signals to Type 2 switchbacks from eBay.
Found here http://www.ebay.com/itm/310415389307...84.m1439.l2649
I also switched out my fogs from the 3k bulbs and took off the yellow overlay and put in Morimoto 6k bulbs from theretrofitsource.
I also got these off of eBay instead of TRS' site because you can make an offer on eBay and pick the cheapest shipping so I was able to save $10 on the bulbs.
Here is a link to their eBay auction http://www.ebay.com/itm/230744569239...84.m1439.l2649
Overall I love the new clean look, here are some pics, enjoy!
5k DRL LED bulbs and 6k Fogs
5k DRL LED bulbs, 5k Switchbacks, 6k Fogs
Side view 5k DRL LED bulbs, 5k Switchbacks, 6k Fogs
5k Osram CBI Headlight bulbs, 5k Switchbacks, 6k Fogs
Side view 5k Osram CBI Headlight bulbs, 5k Switchbacks, 6k Fogs
Any who, I updated my LED turn signals to Type 2 switchbacks from eBay.
Found here http://www.ebay.com/itm/310415389307...84.m1439.l2649
I also switched out my fogs from the 3k bulbs and took off the yellow overlay and put in Morimoto 6k bulbs from theretrofitsource.
I also got these off of eBay instead of TRS' site because you can make an offer on eBay and pick the cheapest shipping so I was able to save $10 on the bulbs.
Here is a link to their eBay auction http://www.ebay.com/itm/230744569239...84.m1439.l2649
Overall I love the new clean look, here are some pics, enjoy!
5k DRL LED bulbs and 6k Fogs
5k DRL LED bulbs, 5k Switchbacks, 6k Fogs
Side view 5k DRL LED bulbs, 5k Switchbacks, 6k Fogs
5k Osram CBI Headlight bulbs, 5k Switchbacks, 6k Fogs
Side view 5k Osram CBI Headlight bulbs, 5k Switchbacks, 6k Fogs
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lookin' good, chip.
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Let there be LIGHT!
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Thanks! The 5k DRL's I got from eBay. It won't let me copy the link to them from my archived items, but here is the description: 2 x 9005/HB3 WHITE 68-SMD and the seller was vision-technology.
Don't forget in order to run LED's for your DRL's you will need a kit. I got mine from iJDMtoy. The kit comes with 6k LED bulbs though, which are pretty blue in color. I have pics of what they look on one of the previous pages in this thread. There is also a link in this thread to the write up I did on how to install the DRL kit.
Thanks Aaron!
Lol!!
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Damn Chip! You should have put a warning for some eye protection in here somewhere. That is what I wanna do, but I don't know if I want to shell out the cash for CBI's. I am going to prob take my yellow film off soon and do the HID's with Morimoto or similar bulbs. I want all my lights to match like yours do.
Looking good!
Looking good!
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Damn Chip! You should have put a warning for some eye protection in here somewhere. That is what I wanna do, but I don't know if I want to shell out the cash for CBI's. I am going to prob take my yellow film off soon and do the HID's with Morimoto or similar bulbs. I want all my lights to match like yours do.
Looking good!
Looking good!
The CBI's are a little pricey, $185 from theretrofitsource.com but trust me man, they are worth every penny! I have ZKW lens too and the light output is fantastic. When the high beams are on ! I get flashed every once in a while, but with the headlight level adjusted properly it doesn't happen too often.
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Man, that's bright. It looks good, with consistent light color too.
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just saw your thread Chip....damn the progress looks awesome....
bump for more frequent updates !!!
bump for more frequent updates !!!
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I want to see your coils in a box on my front porch tomorrow.
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I do too! Stupid winter and I don't have tires or TPMS for them yet.
Lol, you will have some coils soon enough my friend.
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Ok Steven, get ready for a title update, lol.
So I have been a little busy over the couple months that my thread has been
First thing I did was add the infamous roof and trunk lip spoilers from eBay. I wound up getting the M3 style spoiler instead of the Type-S replica. I know everyone complains about how small it is and how it doesn't look right, but honestly I don't think it looks THAT bad. If it ever comes off or I feel like changing it, I'll go with the Type-S replica then.
Next item on my list was my exhaust tips. I used to have quad tips, but took them off and sold them. I didn't like how low they sat in the exhaust opening so I put the stock ones back on and had them extended out so they didn't sit so far under the A-Spec rear lip. The paint on the inside of the stock tips was starting to peel and look terrible so I decided to clean and paint them. Don't mind my foot in a plastic bag and funny shoe in some of these pics. I had foot surgery and was tired of sitting around the house so I did this while I was still bandaged up, lol. Here is the what I used to clean and paint the tips.
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And the Finished Product
Next mod on my list, which is kind of a bad mod to do especially for winter, was to lower the car a bit more while it's in winter mode. After lowering, the front from ground to fender is right around 24" and the rear from ground to fender is at 24.5".
And my last and favorite "mod" in this mega update, which has to wait until Spring is NEW WHEELS!!! I bought VarrsToen ES 1.1.1 in Hyper Black and Neo Chrome lug nuts.
Specs are: 18x9.5 Front and 18x10.5 Rear +30 all around.
So I have been a little busy over the couple months that my thread has been
First thing I did was add the infamous roof and trunk lip spoilers from eBay. I wound up getting the M3 style spoiler instead of the Type-S replica. I know everyone complains about how small it is and how it doesn't look right, but honestly I don't think it looks THAT bad. If it ever comes off or I feel like changing it, I'll go with the Type-S replica then.
Next item on my list was my exhaust tips. I used to have quad tips, but took them off and sold them. I didn't like how low they sat in the exhaust opening so I put the stock ones back on and had them extended out so they didn't sit so far under the A-Spec rear lip. The paint on the inside of the stock tips was starting to peel and look terrible so I decided to clean and paint them. Don't mind my foot in a plastic bag and funny shoe in some of these pics. I had foot surgery and was tired of sitting around the house so I did this while I was still bandaged up, lol. Here is the what I used to clean and paint the tips.
Before Shots
During
And the Finished Product
Next mod on my list, which is kind of a bad mod to do especially for winter, was to lower the car a bit more while it's in winter mode. After lowering, the front from ground to fender is right around 24" and the rear from ground to fender is at 24.5".
And my last and favorite "mod" in this mega update, which has to wait until Spring is NEW WHEELS!!! I bought VarrsToen ES 1.1.1 in Hyper Black and Neo Chrome lug nuts.
Specs are: 18x9.5 Front and 18x10.5 Rear +30 all around.
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Dat update
Good job, Chip, new stuff looks awesome
Good job, Chip, new stuff looks awesome
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now thats what I call an update !!!
loving your tip thats a great idea !!!
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Worthy-very worthy, dude!
Well done on everything.
Well done on everything.
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Haha! The ONE good thing about living in FL. Summer tires 24/7/365.
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Thanks Austin!
Lol, thanks Anil! Yeah I like the look of the stock tips, but the inside peeling is just . I like how they came out with the semi gloss paint, not too shiny and not too dull, just right.
I know, I know, for shame on me.
Thanks Steven, I like doing bigger updates all at once so you don't have to keep changing the thread title every couple days, lol.
I hear ya there man. Sucks they are just sitting at my house in their boxes all covered up. Stupid winter!
I know seriously! Makes me want to move and get out of damn NJ!
I know, I know, for shame on me.
Thanks Steven, I like doing bigger updates all at once so you don't have to keep changing the thread title every couple days, lol.
I hear ya there man. Sucks they are just sitting at my house in their boxes all covered up. Stupid winter!
I know seriously! Makes me want to move and get out of damn NJ!
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Epic update.
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Machine, you just keep doing mod updates and I'll keep your thread's title up to date for you!
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Ok, maybe not an epic update this time, but how about a pre-apocalypse update?
My new 20mm spacers come in the mail today so since it was nice out I went ahead to put them on to replace the 15's I was using in the rear. The rear rims were just looking a bit too sunk in after going moar low the other week. Overall the extra 5mm really makes a big difference and I love the new look.
Here are some before shots of the 15's
Passenger Side
Driver Side
After Installing the 20mm Spacers
Passenger Side
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Here are two random pics just because I care.
My new 20mm spacers come in the mail today so since it was nice out I went ahead to put them on to replace the 15's I was using in the rear. The rear rims were just looking a bit too sunk in after going moar low the other week. Overall the extra 5mm really makes a big difference and I love the new look.
Here are some before shots of the 15's
Passenger Side
Driver Side
After Installing the 20mm Spacers
Passenger Side
Driver Side
Here are two random pics just because I care.
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Wow, what a difference those spacers make. Makes the wheels look even better too.
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Awesome progress my friend!
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I knew you'd love those spacers....awesome look.
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MUCH better with the spacers! Looks great man. Less than a month until the meet
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well done Chip...I usually work exactly the same way....I tend to sell stuff before buying and then replace and ship out
I was happy without knowing about 5mm making a huge difference
I was happy without knowing about 5mm making a huge difference
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Thanks GP!
Definitely a way better look, wish I would have done these from the start.
You don't want the extra 5mm anyway, its more weight, lol.
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Looks much better with spacers!
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busted !!! reading > Austin (always wanted to use this on someone) LOL
he had spacers before as well, he just switched out 15mm for 20mm
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You only wanted to use that because we get you all the time with it
I know he had them, just got distracted and forgot to type out the rest of what I was saying.
I know he had them, just got distracted and forgot to type out the rest of what I was saying.
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