rockstar143's '04 NBP progress thread (part deux continues after 6 year hiatus)
09-08-2014, 02:01 PM
I got a big update I need to post, but I just need to find the time to wash her and take some pics and vids. The random rain storms don't help either. I'm done with any big mods now, just need to maintain her. Got big family plans that all money is going in the bank for.
09-08-2014, 02:11 PM
me too 
house...
sounds good, man...looking forward to it.
I wonder sometimes if installing with the slots facing the other way (swap sides) would have alleviated that.
house...
sounds good, man...looking forward to it.
I wonder sometimes if installing with the slots facing the other way (swap sides) would have alleviated that.
09-08-2014, 10:30 PM
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TL porn....that's what this thread is. And that's not a bad thing either.
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09-09-2014, 09:10 AM
Woohoo! Fappppp!
Thanks, Steven.
Okay, I'm on a roll with fixing all the annoying things that I've been putting off...yesterday, took console apart to tighten up the e-brake. Should be able to hold the car with 8 clicks of the handle...mine took 18, so it was time. As the shoes wear down, it's necessary to tighten that up.
Then, after watching a movie at 10pm, I decided to address my squeaky slave cylinder pushrod after reading a thread online. Unbolted it, cleaned it all up, and put a huge dab of honda high temp urea grease into the clutch engagement fork. Did it...and now it's silent!
Will likely tackle that on the S2000 today!
Thanks, Steven.
Okay, I'm on a roll with fixing all the annoying things that I've been putting off...yesterday, took console apart to tighten up the e-brake. Should be able to hold the car with 8 clicks of the handle...mine took 18, so it was time. As the shoes wear down, it's necessary to tighten that up.
Then, after watching a movie at 10pm, I decided to address my squeaky slave cylinder pushrod after reading a thread online. Unbolted it, cleaned it all up, and put a huge dab of honda high temp urea grease into the clutch engagement fork. Did it...and now it's silent!
Will likely tackle that on the S2000 today!
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09-10-2014, 07:23 PM
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I assumed you're OCD about your cars, but measuring handbrake handle clicks... that's a new one!But fixing the little things make all the difference in perceived age... it's great you're not letting the car get old on you.
OMG QUIT RE-POSTING PICTUR--
Oh... It's J's car? Nevermind.
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09-11-2014, 08:00 AM
and thank you, fellas...
Aman, that's how I feel, man...once you let a few things start adding up, the car feels like an old car and starts looking and driving like one. It has felt really good to do the maintenance I'd been putting off.
09-11-2014, 10:06 AM
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09-11-2014, 03:12 PM
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I like the 2nd one!
09-11-2014, 06:45 PM
weird angle, but I think I like it too!
09-11-2014, 06:48 PM
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I like the first one mooar
09-11-2014, 07:04 PM
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I think I like the second one better. It looks lower in these pics, is it just the curb?
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09-12-2014, 06:04 AM
Thanks! No sir, it's been probably a year and a half since I've touched the suspension...it's maxed out as low as tein will go...the corrected camber keeps the height a little higher though.
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I like the first one better
09-12-2014, 01:10 PM
Thanks!
Honestly, I'm not impressed with either. Didn't turn out very well...the UV filter and the sun glare wreak havoc on the focal point/clarity.
Honestly, I'm not impressed with either. Didn't turn out very well...the UV filter and the sun glare wreak havoc on the focal point/clarity.
09-13-2014, 01:01 PM
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OK, then I'm not impressed with either one too....
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09-13-2014, 01:35 PM
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Y-yeah... I mean, what a terrible focal point. Step up your game, J!
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09-13-2014, 01:38 PM
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I'm glad to see those rotors being put to use
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09-13-2014, 01:48 PM
Tyler, yes sir...thank you much. Penguin Power!
09-15-2014, 07:33 PM
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09-15-2014, 08:02 PM
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Nice "flash" !!!!
09-15-2014, 08:06 PM
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Rookies...always trying to jump straight to the advanced techniques. Perfect your backstroke before trying new things. 
09-16-2014, 07:38 AM
running around naked with a flashlight and long exposure is advanced?
09-16-2014, 09:03 AM
Whats up with RDX owners?
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09-16-2014, 09:16 PM
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09-16-2014, 09:31 PM
look closely...vienna sausages galore! 
09-16-2014, 09:45 PM
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09-17-2014, 05:34 AM
I'm not THAT bad.
09-17-2014, 12:59 PM
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Light painting photography!
I want to try it out so bad =(
I need to dedicate a weekend to learn it.
I want to try it out so bad =(
I need to dedicate a weekend to learn it.
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09-17-2014, 09:53 PM
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....naked dance.
09-17-2014, 10:47 PM
Thanh...I literally set the camera to long shutter and experimented. Never planned it and it took me 20 minutes to take all those shots.
10-08-2014, 10:38 AM
A month to close on a foreclosure auction house, 2 weeks to paint the inside, and 2 weeks to get moved and situated. Life has been busy...
with the S2000 sold and gone, I've been able to really soak in the appreciation I have for my TL. My original baby...in a way, it's nice to focus my mania on house work and only 1 car to care for, but I miss the S very much. Oh well...somewhere down the line I'll revisit.
In the meantime, these two blackies keep me busy.
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with the S2000 sold and gone, I've been able to really soak in the appreciation I have for my TL. My original baby...in a way, it's nice to focus my mania on house work and only 1 car to care for, but I miss the S very much. Oh well...somewhere down the line I'll revisit.
In the meantime, these two blackies keep me busy.
DSC_2833 by swimex37, on Flickr
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10-08-2014, 02:10 PM
thanks, man!
10-08-2014, 07:34 PM
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Jeremy, when the time is right, you'll have another 2nd car. Maybe and S200-maybe a C7 Stingray!
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10-08-2014, 10:26 PM
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Mustang Steven.. Mustang
Black one
So he could have 3 black cars at home just like me... right J?
Black one
So he could have 3 black cars at home just like me... right J?
10-09-2014, 09:33 AM
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^^ What Meko said. I like the new Mustangs 
Anyways, congrats on the house though man! I went through the same thing last March with our house. Moving blows!! It'll be crazy hectic for ya, but once you're all moved in and you can finally sit down and kick your feet up...it'll be worth it.
No kids though, correct? Should make it a hell of a lot easier
Anyways, congrats on the house though man! I went through the same thing last March with our house. Moving blows!! It'll be crazy hectic for ya, but once you're all moved in and you can finally sit down and kick your feet up...it'll be worth it.
No kids though, correct? Should make it a hell of a lot easier
10-09-2014, 08:14 PM
No sir, no documented kids
Thanks Meko and Steven...I wouldn't be shocked if my next car were a convertible 5.0.
Thanks Meko and Steven...I wouldn't be shocked if my next car were a convertible 5.0.
10-09-2014, 08:59 PM
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Mustang.........
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