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Old 03-30-2008, 03:56 PM
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Progress Thread ~New shoes and socks~

4X4 with tints


Front end collision


Comptech Springs


Semi finished product














Shot of the Alpine Navi


Close Up of Navi in Pocket


Left over's Door Visors and Front A-Spec


Comments welcomed! Was advised to wait two weeks before installing the front A-spec by the body shop. Just got my ride back a week ago. I will have another shoot once I get my visors and front skirt on.

Future Mods: Slotted rotors and Fogs
Old 03-30-2008, 04:02 PM
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thats nice how you got that navi hooked up how much did it all cost cause i'm interested in something like that
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Damn man that looks great! Comptech springs gave a nice even drop, the only thing I was gonna say is get the front lip, but you're on top of everything haha. Keep us updated on the rest of the mods and pics

PS-Cool Alpine navi, never even thought of that. How was the install?
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Looks good, throw the front lip on and it wil look complete. Debadge the rear though.
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Great progress bro, keep it up, car just keep getting better and better.
Old 03-30-2008, 05:52 PM
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good progress.. nice work.. loving the Navi..
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what color are your a-spec rims? and really, how'd you do the alpine navi install? looks tight.
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Originally Posted by KHS1021
what color are your a-spec rims? and really, how'd you do the alpine navi install? looks tight.

Wheels are silver sparkle.

The navi install was cake. Hardest part was taking the radio console apart. Trashed the faux carbon door and dremeled out the interior. Ran the wire loom beneath the carpet and under the rear seat. Pretty simple wiring diagram too. Similar to hooking up a head unit. All in all it took about 3 hours to install, self calibrate, and get the unit working. I mounted the nav unit exactly where the stock TL navi sits.
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Originally Posted by hungdang88
thats nice how you got that navi hooked up how much did it all cost cause i'm interested in something like that
You could probably get this set up for around 1100 now. You dont want to find my specific model though. Alpine has not released a map update since 2005.

Basically you just need to find a nice 6.5" widescreen monitor and a nav deck you like. But map update discs and support are key haha.
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Originally Posted by ballinfizzle89

PS-Cool Alpine navi, never even thought of that. How was the install?
With all the mods you and the others have its hard to be unique in the TL game. I just wanted to try something different.
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Looks good
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Slap on that front a-spec lip and ur good to go!
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where'd you pick up the sparkle silvers from? and what was the total cost?
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Originally Posted by KHS1021
where'd you pick up the sparkle silvers from? and what was the total cost?
acura of lynnwood on ebay offered $1050
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looking pretty good and clean.
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1050 shipped?
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nice progress! let's see the front lip on.

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Thanks for these pics....i think i'm sold on the comptech now. Do you feel a ride difference with the springs?
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Originally Posted by nitropwd
Thanks for these pics....i think i'm sold on the comptech now. Do you feel a ride difference with the springs?
Its definetly a little stiffer than stock in the turns. And softer of a ride through some bumpy areas. But doesnt really comprimise the overall ride. I am happy with the all around drop it is nice and even. For the price and if your going to use your stock struts its a cheap drop.
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Really liking that navi! 1100 though?!? Damn! What exactly is required for an install like that? Nice work so far!

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Originally Posted by apexilude
4X4 with tints
Shot of the Alpine Navi



Future Mods: Slotted rotors and Fogs

Do the displays not light up op on the 04's?
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The 04 and 05's have black screens while the 06s have a blue screen
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and all this time I thought we all had blue screens.
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and all this time I thought we all had blue screens.
Wow. Me too.
Old 04-25-2008, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ballinfizzle89
The 04 and 05's have black screens while the 06s have a blue screen
really??? i have 06 with blue screen and i thought all 04-06 have blue screen
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no 04 has black screen, but the blue screen looks good!
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First night shot! Finished up the Front A-Spec and installed my fogs. The wiring looked more complex than it was. I just hacked the harness and got rid of one of the relays.

I am new to night shots.
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lookin good.....wheels like shiny...what type of a specs?
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Few more shots they have a similar angle. My other angles' did not turn out.





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Wow man, I love it. Lookin real good, and yeah nightshots are a pain in the ass
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Originally Posted by joeybabyluvsu
lookin good.....wheels like shiny...what type of a specs?

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it's amazing how the a-spec kit and drop DRASTICALLY changes the look of the TL. two thumbs WAY up
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you need to pick up a pair of bumper plugs and get urself Type-S rear side markers.
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looking good! nice and clean. good job!

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Those arent the Honda Accord Fogs right?

They look better and more aggressive in the front
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Originally Posted by Blazing GT
Those arent the Honda Accord Fogs right?

They look better and more aggressive in the front
Yes, they are the Honda Accord 03-05 fog lights. Great mod if you have some time on the weekend.
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