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Old 02-18-2013, 04:53 PM
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How the heck did I miss that hahaha

J. bro don't install footwell lights back on
I don't like em too
In Istanbul they have it on busses, when they hit the brake, it lights-up red and stuff riceeee

If it's just one small led, very very low brightness, which is what I want
Then ok

Tisk tisk tisk Anil you still carry that 100 pounds dash
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It's nice to hear that Acura treated you right for the tires and what looks like A LOT of work for the new dash!
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wow, that looks like its a hard and tiring job..But, im glad everything worked out for you bro..It looks good now...By the way, are those different tweeters you have in the dash?. If so, what are they?
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Get white footwells, and only wire them to the dome.

Nice update!!

Glad to see everything worked out for you!
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Originally Posted by swoosh
well I dont think I will be able to beat Tim without many more weight reduction items....and villo(Rex) will be the lightest TL....I can take the cup for the lightest street legal TL LOL....

but yeah, I have been debating to remove my rear footwell lights as well....will wire it to the door switch so they come on when the doors open (might be a tad bit useful)


Yes, and by the way, Anil would like to put in a "Lightest TL" contest for the National Meet this year too.
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Old 02-19-2013, 11:09 AM
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Thanks everyone!!!

Yeah, it was a JOB!
They are massive audio tweets...sit nicely in the oem hole though!

I had nothing but a single LED run...but I may just go back and rerun those 2...don't care too much to have the back illuminated and it did match the overhead console pretty well.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6i_3...ature=youtu.be

Ugh

It's J's car.
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Wow, now that's some primo cinematography!
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you guys are daredevils =P

lucky no cops
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Hands on an electronic = automatic ticket in Ontario.
Falls under distracted driving.

Not sure about states though
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Old 02-20-2013, 11:49 AM
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Oh

Yeah, not here in FL. I'm sure if a cop caught you texting you'd be screwed but talking on the phone is okay. Not sure what they'd go about holding a Contour.
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Old 02-20-2013, 01:31 PM
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Dang, cool video, Austin!
I was wondering if you got anything usable. did you kill sound due to wind?

Also, nobody worry, as you figured, no sloth could drive and reach the pedals...he had his whole sloth family there and his sister was the one handling the camera.

On a serious note, wtf, you were moving that thing around like you had to shift gears or something...
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Yes, sound was taken out due to wind noise.

And I know I was swapping hands on the wheel to make turns and such. I'm very nervous about paying too much attention to something else other than the road.
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Old 02-20-2013, 02:05 PM
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and me, I had one hand on my nutz, one on shifter, none on wheel and one on the contour and my video wasn't shaky compared to yours. I guess that shows you what 17 years of driving experience will get you.
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Wow man!! That's fucking nuts bro! I'm glad my dash is still going strong. For the past 4 years I've been obsess looking for any cracks. I haven't figured out what's going to happen if that time comes.. But I'm sure it won't be a lovely conversation with corp.
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Old 02-20-2013, 04:26 PM
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i love that pic of the dash removal...thanks!
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How do you paint the red on the acura symbol on the rims? Im looking at doing plasti dip on my rims and want to paint my symbol white so it stands out. Advice?
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Old 02-20-2013, 05:48 PM
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Wow man!! That's fucking nuts bro! I'm glad my dash is still going strong. For the past 4 years I've been obsess looking for any cracks. I haven't figured out what's going to happen if that time comes.. But I'm sure it won't be a lovely conversation with corp.
After some introspective...I think key is keeping the inside temp in the car down...if you work in a secure place..getting visors and keeping the Windows cracked to not let heat build up might help in a major way...

I'm really happy with it myself!!!
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Thank you, man
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How do you paint the red on the acura symbol on the rims? Im looking at doing plasti dip on my rims and want to paint my symbol white so it stands out. Advice?
Well...a good start would be centrifugal that has the removable a...if not...have a cool decal made to slap on
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Old 02-23-2013, 09:18 AM
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Sorry but...this is me if I ride in your car.

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Nuts huge...can't be you
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Got my new Project Mu lugs...love them, they're all security, they're a bit smaller, and they're steel. My works will be FS in the BM soon enough...was ready for a change. The color matches my calipers slightly better.

Also, re rerolled my own fenders yesterday, and repainted all the chipped paint...Awesome! Now put the 20MM rear spacer and 5MM front spacer...now, I'm +25 rear with -1 camber and +30 front with -.5 camber. Very proud of the flush look.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8501825352/http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8501825352/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/rockstar143/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8500717285/http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8500717285/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/rockstar143/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8501824614/http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8501824614/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/rockstar143/, on Flickr

Ma girl's car too
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8500716497/http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8500716497/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/rockstar143/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8501823746/http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8501823746/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/rockstar143/, on Flickr
front grill back to silver and no fogs for now, got something in the works
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8501823746/http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8501823746/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/rockstar143/, on Flickr
dat pretty flush look
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8501822874/http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8501822874/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/rockstar143/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8501822506/http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8501822506/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/rockstar143/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8500714639/http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8500714639/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/rockstar143/, on Flickr

Betty's with chrome dipped signal bulb and hid
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8500714263/http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8500714263/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/rockstar143/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8500713851/http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8500713851/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/rockstar143/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8500713473/http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8500713473/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/rockstar143/, on Flickr
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8501820704/http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8501820704/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/rockstar143/, on Flickr
CLose match, and ironically, in person, the calipers are more of a teal than the lugs...close enough!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8501820470/http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockstar143/8501820470/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/rockstar143/, on Flickr
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stance looks great! where did you get those lugs from and do they have any other colors? nice that you can keep the theme going...
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I may be interested in those lugs. PM me.
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OMG dat rear fitment



Look at your dumbass on the ground



I like your nuts even more now
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Old 02-23-2013, 08:24 PM
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Fixated on my rear...just the way I like you...

My commitment to the shot never wavers. Thanks Tyler...I love them too! I'll wait a few to make sure I'm happy...then I'll post the work lugs for sale
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Love your TL.
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Old 02-23-2013, 08:48 PM
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You do? Thanks meng
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I love your TL too.
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Your car is awesome. Respect

That dash replacement what a nightmare!
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Can't wait to see this in the morning
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Once you get out of J's bed and look out the window?
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Once you get out of J's bed and look out the window?
I think we all know who is big spoon & little spoon.
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J, I am just amazed.


Your TL looks so good, but you've managed to make it look even better.


Thanks for helping Austin today too.
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Damn, you must have excellent weather in FL! Over here in jersey a black car is only clean for a few hours. :/
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I stay off Azine for a week and this !!!

I have to say, the fitment looks on fuqqing point !!! Love how the car sits....
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Love the last pictures J.
Lugs looks awesome too.

Impossible to stay with stock height and rims
It's coming, it is coming...
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Thank you so much for all the kind comments, everyone. Very very much appreciated. I'm soooo happy with the fitment now and how flush everything sits while not rubbing anymore. It's awesome. Got a couple more things lined up that I'm waiting on and I'll get another batch of cool photos...just need to wait.

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