mn2trance

Well, I had wanted to make a progress thread when I had my '05, but I figured since I'm starting from scratch again, this would be the perfect time. I had picked it up on October 31, 2011 and I'm finally able to get it washed and cleaned up since it kept raining on/off around here.

My mod list will be aesthetics for now until more funds are available:

- A-Spec kit (already purchased, but waiting for from lip to be molded and painted and then I'll install them)
- Meagan coilovers (purchasing soon)
- ATLP quad exhaust (waiting for group buy)
- 19" concave wheels
- tint
- interior LEDs for domes
- LEDs for license plate and DRLs
- yellow fogs

Here are the pics with some friends until better ones come along. Enjoy!

Steven Bell

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First 2 pictures are stunning!

guitarplayer16

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Awesome shots!

The second one is my favourite =)

ahxChun

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thats probably why we never see each other you live near the city and i live in the country side lol

mn2trance

Thanks! It's all camera. I'm still trying to get the hang of CS5.

guitarplayer16

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Lemme know if you need tips

mn2trance

LOL . . . you've probably seen me, but no one pays attention to stock TLs. I hope to be ready by the time IA rolls around.

Sweet! Will do!

ahxChun

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you got it all wrong! every time i see a TL my head automatically turns towards it. Stock or modified i will eyeball it lol. I assume you will be at both IA meets. the one in atlanta next month and the one in TN in july. i know ill be there

k1x

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CBP represent!!! woo ohh!!!

mn2trance

I'm not sure about the one in July. It may be too hot lol. I'll have to check with the gf first.

CLtotheTL32

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Looking forward to progress

ACCURATEin

TL looks clean. Glad to see you got back into the seat of another TL. That means you really love the TL.

mn2trance

Me too!
Thanks! I kept seeing TLs everywhere and I kept breaking my neck trying to look . . . even at stock ones! I think this is a classic look just like the Legends.

jptypeS

i like

mn2trance

So I finally got around to editing the pics that I had taken of my car this past week.

ATLP quads (received already) along with other mods will have to be on the back burner for now since I'm in the process of buying a house. I would like to eventually get the windows tinted after this major purchase.

Here's what's been updated thus far:

- base A-spec front and Type-S sides and rear
- Megan coilovers
- 5K white LED interior dome and vanity lights along with 5K white LED license plate lights (will have to get more night shots of these at a later date)











badged?


or debadged?

Steven Bell

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Dude, your Type S looks great. The Aspec Kit and the lowering looks great. It's always interesting to see another Type S with the same Aspec setup as mine.

Definitely get tinted as soon as possible.

mn2trance

Thanks Steven! I really like the spacers you have on your car and was contemplating on getting some until I can get the wheels that I want after my funds have been replenished.

Steven Bell

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The spacers are a great option. Not expensive either.

mn2trance

Will have to look into that.

Steven Bell

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I got Akata spacers-little things like that make a big difference.

KJ TL-S

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Car is looking sweet. I my type s has the base lip as well, and I just lowered it with ebony a specs and akata spacers - I would agree with Steven, they make a nice inexpensive upgrade.

mn2trance

Damn, can't believe this had happened. I'm going to try to fix this as best as I can but don't feel too comfortable with sanding out the areas.



I'm not sure how this one had occurred on the rear aspec lip since I usually park away from everyone.

Steven Bell

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Ouch....sorry to see that.

i_love_cars

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makes me want to cry

rossv1

Damn that sucks.

Otacon

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I hate seeing that happen.

mn2trance

Yeah, that's the thing that sucks about lowered cars. As much as I had wanted to be careful, shit happens. I had looked on YouTube to see if I could attempt the repairs myself, but I don't feel too comfortable sanding, buffing, filling, and making sure the paint blends with the surrounding area in the rear A-Spec section. The front lip looks like I could tackle that, but I don't think touchup paint will do the job well lol.

SharksBreath

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sucks man...so how did you damage the front and rear bumper?

mn2trance

Don't really know how that gash had happened on the rear bumper, but the front was caused when I had tried to park face first (I mostly back into a spot) and ended up french kissing a curb.

Steven Bell

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Dude, my dealership put a big scrape on my front Aspec Kit too. I was able to touch it up, but I'd like to get mine completely fixed sometime after the Winter.

mn2trance

Damn Steven! Did they own up to their mistake or did you catch it after leaving their lot?

I had found a mobile repair guy that do PDR type stuff and fix bumper scuffs, but I haven't called to get a quote yet. I'll have to look into this when it gets warmer when the paint can actually cure properly.

mn2trance

Goodies waiting to be installed.

rossv1

k1x

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nice!!! i know that feeling lol

Steven Bell

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Now you're talkin' !!!!!

ACCURATEin

That's a nice pile of parts!

Undying Dreams

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Car parts!

mn2trance

Thanks all! I'm going to schedule my parts install for next week. I'll probably leave a crappy P&S camera with the shop owner to take my install pics, too.

The contents of those parts are:

- Skunk2 UCA
- Ingalls rear camber kit
- Progress RSB
- ATLP non-resonated quads

zachlone

CAR PARTS ARRIVED!!!!! Your car is going together well and progress is going fast!! I like it! keep up the good work and next time dont kiss the curb

SharksBreath

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