My 2006 6MT AM
04-29-2018, 04:30 PM
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My 2006 6MT AM
Finally getting around to posting some pictures of my tl. I bought it in December with 132k miles on it, it has 134k now.
Timing belt, water pump, plugs, rear calipers replaced at 110k miles. Since my commute is 6 miles a day, I’ll probably never have to do them again.
Not sure if I should because compared to others, I haven’t done really anything to it.
No money to mod it, the few things I’ve done have been inexpensive.
I’ve tinted the windows, swapped out the display and put in one from an 08.
I wrapped the scratched up radio garnish in carbon fiber.
I also installed HIC visors and factory style spoiler.
Picked up a full set of black weathertech mats for $30 on Craigslist.
I finally got got around to buffing the car last weekend to get done of the scratches out of it and all the other crap on
it. Then i touched up any chips with primer where needed, base coat and clear coat.
Yesterday I finally waxed it.
Also put AC Delco synchromesh in it.
The dash ash has no cracks and the seats have no rips, so all in all, for a 12 year old car, it doesn’t look too bad.
Timing belt, water pump, plugs, rear calipers replaced at 110k miles. Since my commute is 6 miles a day, I’ll probably never have to do them again.
Not sure if I should because compared to others, I haven’t done really anything to it.
No money to mod it, the few things I’ve done have been inexpensive.
I’ve tinted the windows, swapped out the display and put in one from an 08.
I wrapped the scratched up radio garnish in carbon fiber.
I also installed HIC visors and factory style spoiler.
Picked up a full set of black weathertech mats for $30 on Craigslist.
I finally got got around to buffing the car last weekend to get done of the scratches out of it and all the other crap on
it. Then i touched up any chips with primer where needed, base coat and clear coat.
Yesterday I finally waxed it.
Also put AC Delco synchromesh in it.
The dash ash has no cracks and the seats have no rips, so all in all, for a 12 year old car, it doesn’t look too bad.
Last edited by Joecop67; 04-29-2018 at 04:39 PM. Reason: Added info.
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05-01-2018, 11:10 AM
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Reason is that it is pathetic compared to the other cars on here. I’m a moderator on the dd-wrt forum and I have the ability to delete threads, posts and so on.
The vinly wrap was the cheapest 12”x60” on eBay.
The vinly wrap was the cheapest 12”x60” on eBay.
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rockstar143 (05-01-2018)
05-01-2018, 11:28 AM
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and that's what I love about you, Joe...you have a good sense of humor.
I vote to keep it open and make it a discussion friend hangout bs thread like all of mine are...although I pepper in enough content to keep it relevant.
I vote to keep it open and make it a discussion friend hangout bs thread like all of mine are...although I pepper in enough content to keep it relevant.
05-01-2018, 11:34 AM
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I agree with rockstar143, just make sure you block the 'plate' number for privacy reasons. 
You never know who lurks here.
You never know who lurks here.
05-01-2018, 12:13 PM
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LMAO...
you know something funny, the blocked plate thing started from going to car meets and people stealing stereos etc...
I feel the same way...if someone wants the car they will follow you home...who cares about a bunch of dudes on the internet.
Hide in plain site...
plus Glock, 911 and Insurance etc.
you know something funny, the blocked plate thing started from going to car meets and people stealing stereos etc...
I feel the same way...if someone wants the car they will follow you home...who cares about a bunch of dudes on the internet.
Hide in plain site...
plus Glock, 911 and Insurance etc.
05-02-2018, 08:51 AM
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nice 07-08 display, does the compass function work as well?
05-02-2018, 10:00 AM
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I feel the same way Joe, I just started a thread but compared to a lot of members here mine is boring haha I say oh well maybe some will enjoy my car pics. Really good looking clean car by the way!
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Joecop67 (05-02-2018)
05-02-2018, 10:23 AM
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Yeah, I guess you are right c'est la vie; however, for those who've had ingrained training over the course of their lives, due to life events/occupation et. al., it's kind of like a 'knee jerk' reaction when entering into/evaluating situationally aware circumstances rather than being cavalier. It is kind of hard to explain. It is not 'paranoia', per se, it's like an involuntary 'always on' switch powered by the autonomic nervous system, if that makes any sense to you.
Some of us, who have this learned behavior, tend to 'assume', mistakenly, others have an understanding of this concept.
05-02-2018, 12:15 PM
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boring is refreshing. better than over-rice 
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Joecop67 (05-02-2018)
05-02-2018, 12:21 PM
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Sh*t you are young, I'm only a few years older.
Question? You don't have to answer if you choose.
Any veterans, local, state, Fed LEO's, judges, lawyers and paralegal professionals in the immediate family?
Have you personally or have an underage and/or elderly loved one ever been victimized by a mentally imbalanced stalker or cyber stalker or run-in with ID/medical ID theft miscreants/montebanks that left you to deal with the emotional/physical wreckage said encounter caused?
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05-02-2018, 12:32 PM
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Sh*t you are young, I'm only a few years older.
Question? You don't have to answer if you choose.
Any veterans, local, state, Fed LEO's in the immediate family?
Have you personally or have an underage and/or elderly loved one ever been victimized by a mentally imbalanced stalker or cyber stalker or run-in with ID/medical ID theft miscreants/montebanks that left you to deal with the mental/physical wreckage said encounter caused?
I was held up at gun point in September trying to buy an iPhone 7 from an online app called letgo. Which led me to totolaing my Honda Civic, which got me into the tl.
So things like hiding my license plate on a picture seems trivial, considering like I said it’s vidible in parking lots, on the road, when I cut someone off etc. lol
05-02-2018, 02:28 PM
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No to any of that. I was held up at gun point in September trying to buy an iPhone 7 from an online app called letgo. Which led me to totolaing my Honda Civic, which got me into the tl. So things like hiding my license plate on a picture seems trivial, considering like I said it’s vidible in parking lots, on the road, when I cut someone off etc. lol
Although, I don't consider voluntarily leaving any type of personal identifiable info 'online' as 'trivial', especially these days, from personal experience, that's just me being anal.
Your response above, though, does help me fathom the feelings you expressed below much better. 
05-03-2018, 10:14 AM
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I don’t “need” anything. As you can see, my car is plain. Just looking to maybe buy something to make it stand out.
I believe we are getting into Watertown on Friday the 15th.
Looks like I would be there when you aren’t anyway. Lol
I believe we are getting into Watertown on Friday the 15th.
Looks like I would be there when you aren’t anyway. Lol
05-07-2018, 11:25 AM
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That PS belt lol, I just rebuilt my pump as its drip down to the oil pan.
05-07-2018, 12:09 PM
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The belt is dry and clean. I’ve never rebuilt a power steering pump.
I’ve had that belt off a few times along with the tensioner on my 04 tl. Not sure I’d do a good rebuild on it and then make the problem worse.
Btw, there is no noise or squealing at all.
I’ve had that belt off a few times along with the tensioner on my 04 tl. Not sure I’d do a good rebuild on it and then make the problem worse.
Btw, there is no noise or squealing at all.
Last edited by Joecop67; 05-07-2018 at 12:16 PM.