My TL Journey
08-22-2011, 09:11 PM
#1
Racer
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My TL Journey
Once Upon A Time... back in 2008, I got a hold of a used 2004 Desert Mist Metallic TL. It quickly went from being the "family car" to "my car". At first, I never even contemplated on doing anything to the car since it was a heavy sedan and I just didnt see the potential in the color. But all that quickly changed as I found out about Acurazine. Ironically, I always do photos for other's rides but dont have too many pics of my own.
Tint was the first thing that I did to it as well as having a buddy of mine at Honda to source me an A-Spec kit. I was also young and stupid back then so I ended up throwing on a set of FastWheels
Those didnt last long as I got a set of BBS off a friend's EvoX MR for real cheap. Also lowered the car on Koni SP3 and Comptech springs.
Winter came and gone and thats when i realized I wanted to go lower so I throw on a set of Tein SS as well as some Work Emotion CR-Kai's
Also went through a brief phase of experimenting with White/Gunmetal/Gold
Canadian winter came and gone again...
Snow'd once more just when I thought I could go back to summer mode
For 2011, I didnt do much, just went a bit more flush with my wheel setup
But unfortunately, all good things come to an end. Car was sold a few weeks ago and I really do hope the new owner is enjoying the car as much as I did. This is the last picture I took of it right after dropping it off to the gentleman who purchased it.
My wallet and bank account really hated Acurazine but I must say this is a really great, resourceful forum full of folks who are always friendly and willing to help. Will definitely be back from time to time to lurk and check up on whats new in the TL scene
Tint was the first thing that I did to it as well as having a buddy of mine at Honda to source me an A-Spec kit. I was also young and stupid back then so I ended up throwing on a set of FastWheels
Those didnt last long as I got a set of BBS off a friend's EvoX MR for real cheap. Also lowered the car on Koni SP3 and Comptech springs.
Winter came and gone and thats when i realized I wanted to go lower so I throw on a set of Tein SS as well as some Work Emotion CR-Kai's
Also went through a brief phase of experimenting with White/Gunmetal/Gold
Canadian winter came and gone again...
Snow'd once more just when I thought I could go back to summer mode
For 2011, I didnt do much, just went a bit more flush with my wheel setup
But unfortunately, all good things come to an end. Car was sold a few weeks ago and I really do hope the new owner is enjoying the car as much as I did. This is the last picture I took of it right after dropping it off to the gentleman who purchased it.
My wallet and bank account really hated Acurazine but I must say this is a really great, resourceful forum full of folks who are always friendly and willing to help. Will definitely be back from time to time to lurk and check up on whats new in the TL scene
08-22-2011, 09:53 PM
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Also sad to hear you sold it...You did a nice job...made that colour POP!
08-22-2011, 10:11 PM
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subscribed. I always followed your threads. You did great things w/ your car.
08-22-2011, 10:23 PM
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I always love your photography; you always seem to impress with car shots!
Heard you parted out your car and selling it a while ago =(
Heard you parted out your car and selling it a while ago =(
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Doug, sorry to see you sold her. Everything looks so good. Tell the new owner about Acurazine!
08-23-2011, 02:07 AM
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Sad to see it go, Doug. 
08-23-2011, 03:09 AM
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9.5+10.5 22m=Hella Flush
08-23-2011, 10:17 PM
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One of the best looking DMM TL's on this site. Period.
Please stick around and bless us with your wonderful photography
Please stick around and bless us with your wonderful photography
07-31-2012, 11:02 PM
#22
Racer
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Holy shameless self-thread revival.
Its been a year since I've sold the TL and I still miss having one, especially after coming back to this thread and seeing the pics again. I have not posted but have been back here on AZ every so often lurking and loving what I see these days.
Anyways, here is what I drive now. Arguably a downgrade but in some ways, also an upgrade
No posing or stance, just pure functional setup for casual track days and fun on the road. JacksonRacing supercharged as well.
Loved having dual colored wheels on the TL so here is the other side of my miata
Still work in progress, as funds are a bit limited right now. But I am somewhat tempted to pick up an older TSX as a daily since I do miss the TL
Its been a year since I've sold the TL and I still miss having one, especially after coming back to this thread and seeing the pics again. I have not posted but have been back here on AZ every so often lurking and loving what I see these days.
Anyways, here is what I drive now. Arguably a downgrade but in some ways, also an upgrade
No posing or stance, just pure functional setup for casual track days and fun on the road. JacksonRacing supercharged as well.
Loved having dual colored wheels on the TL so here is the other side of my miata
Still work in progress, as funds are a bit limited right now. But I am somewhat tempted to pick up an older TSX as a daily since I do miss the TL
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