Aman

I really liked the lugs - but black ones make me look at the wheel as a whole, and make the other amber parts more significant - like the turn signals.

Crazy how one small change can affect what you look at on the car - really shows how much detail you've put into it.

rockstar143

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Thanks boys...yeah...it's a tough call to make because it does all kinda flow well together. There was just SOMETHING that I wasn't sold on, and that was it. Ever since the work wheels...since they were black, there was no contrast so I needed the lugs and valve stem cover to really make them stand out. Now, with the color of the Advan, I technically don't need to, but I never considered going back to a monochromatic color...now that I have, I DO love how much of the focus ends up being on the entire wheel, as Aman said. It also looks less like I'm trying too hard...matching different orange colors and detracting from the other subtleties like the side markers.

After swapping it, I immediately felt like it looked more classy and what i was looking for when I swapped the lugs.

bluetl04

iTrader: (4)

Wow man, ur TL is looking amazing. Great job. It just gets better and better. If you don't mind, what are your wheel and tire specs?

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

Sure, any time and thank you.

18 x 9, +29 all around with 225/40 rubber. I have stock camber specs with upper camber arms and have a +22 on the rear with the use of a spacer.

Also, hadn't made one in a while...figured I'd share.

DIY
https://acurazine.com/forums/perform.../#post15297868

N1h1l1ty

Hey Rockstar, I know you probably get tired of answering these, but I was wondering - what exactly do you have done to your headlights? Clear, I know, but what else? I'm thinking of doing a clear as it goes really well with the abyss blue pearl, but I want to change up the color of my turn signals and DRLS.

rockstar143

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I actually don't have clear any more...I have black projector ring, amber in , blacked out corner and zkw-r lens!

N1h1l1ty

^ fail. The blacked out corners explain a lot in terms of look.

Stock bulbs?

EDITED FOR STUPIDITY.

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

well, on previous, I had cf wrapped some type s diffusers to hide the amber...then blacked out the area in front of the diffuser.

You ain't stupid! The blacked out projector ring probably is the biggest visual impact on current.

I have CBI low beams, led plasma drl and signal bulbs.

2012wagon

There are cars on the road..that I don't even look twice at, they are so boring. THen there are people, who mod something SO nice, that it makes you seek out that car on Craigslist to see what it costs now, to see if you can buy it and make it like what you see online. Inspiration.

Your car is off the hook, inspirational for your generation of bodystyle.


AMAAAAAAZING

Steven Bell

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^^^ I 2nd that....

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

I swear that if it wouldn't look like I'm tooting my own horn...I'd use that post as my signature. It's captures exactly how I feel when I look around and see which cars do make a memory for me...how they're modified...I always take the time to give props or a thumbs up when I'm wowed.

That said, I'm floored by your comment...that is the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me in reference to the car. I thank you for that.

Enjoy your weekend.

J.

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

I've said nicer things about your car, but I don't remember what it was........

rockstar143

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So...car got some M1 EP this weekend...and seafoam. I know there are pros and cons...but it makes me feel better to do it.

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Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Nice pics.....

rossv1

Love the last shot. Think you know why.

Spectra Phantom

hey man



nice pics

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

Hey everyone! I am glad you still stop by to check em out and dig em. I sometimes wonder if I have a screw loose...how the fk can I still be interested in taking pictures of my car? Same sh*t...same pictures, but I still like doing it.

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

^^^ Nothing wrong with that, J.




I said so!

Spectra Phantom

I fking love your car man. Keep up the photography please!

ayotonayy

Those inspires looking good!

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

Thank you

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Another fan, J!

Yumcha

Gorgeous pics of a gorgeous ride!

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

Nice subtle mods.
Smaller details that put it all together.
Clean, always a pleasure to see new pics!

515kbpUA7

looks beautiful as always!! how many miles does it have on it??

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

Thanks all, just a smidge over 108k now.

maharajamd

iTrader: (1)

Had the same shift knob idea a while ago and never executed because I did the math properly. LOLLL

Great work on that though. Even if it's not quite the weight you were wanting.

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

^^^^ I just noticed the Avatar.....

ucf_bronco

iTrader: (1)

Looks awesome as usual! Hard to believe that car is over 10 years old!

Flipster23

iTrader: (15)

Looks clean as always!

shotta

iTrader: (1)

amazing shots like always

maharajamd

iTrader: (1)

Yea it's amazing how well visually the 3G has held up over the years. And then you got guys like J that do proper upkeep and it looks like a brand new car still.

I've had several random people over the past few years stop me and say "nice car! is it new?"... "Nah, it's 10 years old"... "Shut the front door"... ""

I'm sure I'm not alone there.

truonghthe

this TL will blow any TLX out the water lol, nice pics.

Flipster23

iTrader: (15)

I would love to see what he does with another car as a project.

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

Thanks for the kind words, fellas. I appreciate it. Chad, I do get that all the time! I got that with the S2000 too. Is that a new car..um...yes. If today were in 2004.

I love em...the designs stand the test of time...can't say that about a lot of cars that make you go WHOAH when you first see them and then don't even warrant a 2nd look a year later.

J.

I miss my other project.

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SpeedyG23

Sweet Stealth Ninja Set up!!

FLTL08

Looks great!

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

Looks fantastic as always J! LOVE the orange additions

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

You do?
Thanks T Money Dollarz. It always means a lot when you stop by.