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Old 01-22-2013 | 01:12 PM
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Loving that ice goatee on the front of your car, looking awesome.
DUDE< you did some serious LED research! Glad you're happy!
Haha thanks J.
Yeah finally I am allset with leds.

I still have normal bulbs for front signal though.
I ordered and returned couple orange bulbs, didn't like the output.

My rear tower 18smd red signals for rear are amazing, best ones I ever had.
I ordered the orange ones for the front, but different bulbs came in, I mean brightness was low.

So mailed him, waiting for a reply.

I installed the red one to front signal, output was way more than the normal signal bulb.

If he sends me exactly same ones in orange, will not go with triton leds
Old 01-22-2013 | 01:20 PM
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SRI in general doesnt make sense to me (even though am running an SRI)....the only reason am getting away with it is because its 4" wide and the IAT sensor is relocated....

Come summer I am looking into converting that to a CAI, I think i know how to fit a 4" wide pipe thro that small hole

so yes, if you plan to convert your SRI into a CAI, Approved !!!
Old 01-22-2013 | 01:22 PM
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hahahaha
But you got mods that keep your bay cold

Thanks
Old 01-22-2013 | 01:29 PM
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^^^ not yet

some "chiller" mods coming this summer....I would like to underhood temps to be around the outside temp....want heat to dissipate quicker by cooler air....

Old 01-22-2013 | 01:47 PM
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What you going to do? Install you AC to your engine bay
Old 01-22-2013 | 01:49 PM
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Congrats on the new CAI. I have the same one. I didn't attach that bottom bracket though. I saw too many threads about that bracket breaking off and ripping a hole in the side of the intake tube.
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Old 01-22-2013 | 01:50 PM
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What you going to do? Install you AC to your engine bay
I heard he's going to add an STi-style hood scoop to his TL. That should do the trick.
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Old 01-22-2013 | 01:50 PM
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What you going to do? Install you AC to your engine bay
that will be too much work dont you think?

I am installing the engine in the A/C cabin
Old 01-22-2013 | 01:52 PM
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Congrats on the new CAI. I have the same one. I didn't attach that bottom bracket though. I saw too many threads about that bracket breaking off and ripping a hole in the side of the intake tube.
Thanks John.
Pulled the trigger after I saw you bought it
Yeah I read that too about bracket. Well, I guess I will cut mine to that point anyways. I want bigger filter, well, wel'll see what happens.

Originally Posted by ebelp
I heard he's going to add an STi-style hood scoop to his TL. That should do the trick.
Old 01-22-2013 | 01:53 PM
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@ the hood scoop !!! that should work and might be cheaper to do actually LOL
Old 01-22-2013 | 01:55 PM
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that will be too much work dont you think?

I am installing the engine in the A/C cabin
Goddamn it I firggen loled at that hahahahahahahah



Originally Posted by swoosh
@ the hood scoop !!! that should work and might be cheaper to do actually LOL
Taking out the hood is cheaper. Do that
Old 01-22-2013 | 02:03 PM
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^^^ NOT LEGAL though....

/sarcasm

even if it were legal, I would not drive without a bumper/hood....
Old 01-22-2013 | 02:34 PM
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Anil, DEW IT. That would be SOOOO JDM.

No hood for da win, dawg.
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Old 01-22-2013 | 02:48 PM
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Didn't know removing wasn't legal.
Ok do it then,
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u guys
Old 01-24-2013 | 05:21 PM
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Old 01-24-2013 | 05:44 PM
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ohh hai gurl !!!

looking good Meko !!!
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Old 01-24-2013 | 09:53 PM
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Old 01-24-2013 | 10:18 PM
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Thanks Anil and Steven.
That A-Spec kit is the magic, can't describe how I love looking at the car from each angle.
Awesome. Now I understand the people that always mention it first at modding TL

Guessing tint will give that feeling too.. especially on this color

Still didn't extend the exhaust tips. When I get in there, I will want to install new tips but don't know whichhhhhh

Ummmm, I ordered V3 triton

I have to get those new compliance bushing or whatever in there ASAP too..






Before and After / Today





OK last edit
Place I will get tint installed, I will ask them if they do vinyl black roof.
Not sure If I should go for it or not. With tint it might look complete

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Old 01-24-2013 | 10:25 PM
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you still listening to that Britney Spears CD?
Old 01-24-2013 | 10:29 PM
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Who is that? hahaha
Old 01-24-2013 | 10:32 PM
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Dat A-Spec
Old 01-24-2013 | 10:47 PM
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^ Person that always told me to complete the A-Spec
Thanks Tyler!!
Old 01-24-2013 | 11:17 PM
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Looks clean! A-Spec finishes the look!
Old 01-25-2013 | 03:12 PM
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Thanks
Aspec + the wing is the end







Hiding from everyone except J.
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Meko, I am personally not a fan of the wing....my car came with the wing and I swapped trunks () with another Azine member and got the lip....

i thought the wing makes the rear look smaller by adding height to the trunk...I wanted a wider look...yes the wing is a little more "exclusive" if you will....not many have a wing....but as they say, "to each his own"....
Old 01-25-2013 | 03:46 PM
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I think the wing flows with certain setups, bone stock it looks odd...J pulls it off because his car is so aggressive looking. I think if you lowered it and got wheels it would help a lot.
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Old 01-25-2013 | 03:58 PM
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^^^ I think J's car is more "flush" and Aaron's or John's car is "aggressive"....see the camber/offset/rim setup....

try putting a wing on either Aaron's car or John's car and it will look weird...

yes, lowered + wheels + aspec kit + wing = SEXY...i agree

but lowered + very aggressive wheel setup + aspec kit + wing, might not look as good...

infact at times, I still tell Jeremy to remove the wing as without it, his car looks cleaner, flows better....

but again, to each his own....am just stating my opinion and not bashing anyone or anyone's setup....its your car, mod it to your liking....just thought i make it clear LOL
Old 01-25-2013 | 04:04 PM
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J's car still looks mean looking, it's all black, and evil. Wasn't necessarily meaning wheel specs.
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if you meant "mean" looking....i agree....it is very stealthy and mean looking....

when you said aggressive, I thought you were talking about wheels/etc...my bad...
Old 01-25-2013 | 04:26 PM
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Meko...when is it going to be coilover time for you? When you're ready, swing by my place and we'll throw them on your car real quick.
Old 01-28-2013 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by swoosh
I thought the wing makes the rear look smaller by adding height to the trunk...I wanted a wider look...yes the wing is a little more "exclusive" if you will....not many have a wing....but as they say, "to each his own"....
Indeed...if you want a wider look
Look at Tyler's rear end. F*ck now I got it why I like it, wider look
Lip might destroy it on his color though
On black you don't notice it always, so you do pass with "wider look" license

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I think the wing flows with certain setups, bone stock it looks odd...J pulls it off because his car is so aggressive looking. I think if you lowered it and got wheels it would help a lot.
Exactly. That's why I bought the lip. Wasn't thinking of adding A-Spec kit, untilllllll AZ

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If you guys ask me, wing is good enough with A-Spec, but if you are lowered...golden
Rims make the whole car look much and much better. That plays big role on the car. So too big role to compare wing to it
But nice rims on, car will look nice with wing, lip or without


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Meko...when is it going to be coilover time for you? When you're ready, swing by my place and we'll throw them on your car real quick.
Oh man

Reason suspension was pushing was the installing.

But now, what I am saying to Tein is..





Thanks John!

Why does this say damper control?
I thought the cheap one was just height adjust.

http://www.heeltoeauto.com/tein-susp...a80-1uss2.html


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Time for tint is coming. Should I make them wrap the roof to black too?
Can't decide
Old 01-28-2013 | 09:05 AM
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Oh man

Reason suspension was pushing was the installing.

But now, what I am saying to Tein is..




Thanks John!

Why does this say damper control?
I thought the cheap one was just height adjust.

http://www.heeltoeauto.com/tein-susp...a80-1uss2.html
Dammit, why is your TL so clean?! Very jealous. There's rain/snow on the forecast every day this week.

Seriously, if you need a hand with the coilover install, just let me know. Always willing to help out. I'm 95% sure those Tein Basis coilovers are only height adjustable...I didn't see where it said "damper control". Regardless, I suggest going with a fully assembled kit like HT-Spec, ISC, etc. It'll save you a bunch of time on the install if you don't have to reuse your stock top hats. However, I've heard nothing but good things about Tein, especially the Street Advance setup. It's definitely worth the extra $200 over the Basis kit IMO. Also, isn't there some new Tein kit coming out that's under $1,000 and EDFC compatible..?
Old 01-28-2013 | 09:09 AM
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mah ears were burning so i figured you guys were talking about me.

lookin' forward to those coils, MEKO!
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MEKO, coils, NOW.

Ironic you all are having a wing discussion in here...I got the itch again and removed mine last night. I'm getting REALLY good at cutting out weird shapes out of vinyl to cover up the holes. I agree and appreciate all the compliments btw...my car is mean as fk. Takes no sh*t from anyone...a real man's man...NOTHING like it's owner and driver who is a tremendous pu*sy!

I'm torn, some days I think it adds to the look and balances the car and matches the lines perfectly, other days I'm all "meh" about it.
Old 01-28-2013 | 09:57 AM
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J, your rear spoiler debate isn't a double-edged sword, it's a double-headed dildo....no matter which end you choose, there's going to be a party.
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That is QUOTE WORTHY right there !!!

I agree on all fronts here, Jeremy's car being mean....Aaron's and John's being aggressive....Jeremy pulling off the wing very well....

the only thing I disagree on is, why Tein Basics??? You can get XLR8 ISC N1's for 150 more and they come with top hats and offer dampening adjustment and preload adjustment and a 1 year warranty and your install will be a breeze
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John, I didn't check the weather yesterday and dammit it says snow today and rain on Monday
Saw your Filthy pictures John, clean that beauty

Top hat's.. that was the reason I wanted ISC but with shipping it comes to $960 @ XLR8
No idea about the new one with EDFC

Thanks Aaron, hopefully

J, coils now and then I come down there and take your rims

Anil, I want N1 too but it's not $150
N1 with shipping comes to $960
Tein 693 shipped @ amazon
http://www.amazon.com/GSA80-1USS2-St.../dp/B009V14AKU
660 shipped on some other website

I want to see a purple, white and black in one picture

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Hmmm....



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Meko, check out the chops from John....John, can I please request for a chop without the rear spoiler please

Also, Meko, I didnt know the ISC's were 960....for some reason I was still under the impressions they are $850 shipped....check the BM, I know someone was selling it for 800 or 825 shipped

on heeltoe, use the coupon code "swoosh" it saves a little more than "Acurazinerocks" (either rocks or rox)....I would highly suggest ordering from a vendor as it helps them and in turn they help the forums....

send Marcus (heeltoe) a PM and he will price match for you


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