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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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That's awesome Ravin. I'm glad to see you're loving your new equipment. Can't wait to see it in person.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Dpat
oh i'm well aware of who else is on here... give yourself some credit, theres not to much going on with your car... which i like
thanks man!

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Good stuff and can't wait to see more pix.
coming soon

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looks good man..all your missing is OEM visors
im not a fan of visors

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Working on pics now. Thread will be posted in the Photograph Gallery by the end of the night


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That's awesome Ravin. I'm glad to see you're loving your new equipment. Can't wait to see it in person.
thanks man. im ready to have another meet with the nc TL crew
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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moar pics... special thanks to tyler CLtotheTL32for taking these

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/blow-me-847357/
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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Peek a boo Ravin.....lol

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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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chris stop stalking me at work haha
we should do a shoot man! love the new wheels
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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Tnx^^^^looks awesome Ravin Tl.......
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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thanks man.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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sexy.. makes me want airbags even more
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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That's some serious tuckage.....and serious baggage!
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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^^^ you stole my words SB....exactly what I was thinking....
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
That's some serious tuckage.....and serious baggage!
we were expecting it to tuck a little but i didnt think it would be that much... im really happy with the outcome
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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^^^Brother, it's time for a new Avatar!
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
^^^Brother, it's time for a new Avatar!
yeah it is... im looking for the perfect picture to make my avatar
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 11:28 PM
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very nice to see a tl tucking like that dam I love our cars..... and your boys e92 on that link you posted looks real fresh my gf has an 08 e92 hardtop convertible and she sees me modding my car and since I signed her on the bimmer forums now she wants me to mod her car... before that all I heard was "its a waste of money, there is no investment in doing this" blah blah blah blah lol haha. pm me on a price of those teins ??
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by sourial84
very nice to see a tl tucking like that dam I love our cars..... and your boys e92 on that link you posted looks real fresh my gf has an 08 e92 hardtop convertible and she sees me modding my car and since I signed her on the bimmer forums now she wants me to mod her car... before that all I heard was "its a waste of money, there is no investment in doing this" blah blah blah blah lol haha. pm me on a price of those teins ??
thanks man... yeah his bmw looks sick and its fast as shit... ive got a couple of buyers interested in the teins who have dibs but if they drop out ill shoot you a PM
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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quick update. I have started my VIP style interior project. I got a Luxis shift knob in the mail today and installed it. While it looks out of place right now with all the carbon fiber panels it gives me motivation to get the rest of my interior redone. I am planning on doing custom work all the leather and headliner with matching steering wheel. getting rid of the carbon fiber panels. not sure what ill be changing them to yet but im open to any ideas. also get a full sound system setup.

ill post pics of the knob installed later but for now here is a manufacturers pic of the knob



please feel free to post if you have any ideas or suggestions for my interior!
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 10:57 AM
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Do you like gripping long, hard knobs?

As for the interior, I would love to see something like this with the cross-stitching...



Do white instead of red though. Get some WDP thrown inside
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 11:08 AM
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white would be sick but would be a bitch to clean... i wonder if they have materials that are more resistant to dirt and what not for my seats
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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so ive got the mod bug again but cant decide what i want to do. I either want to really attack the interior and do a full custom job or go full on performance and do forced induction. I was thinking turbo because its proven to work reliably on a Type S but the cost is very high and I am not looking for insane hp. I thought about a supercharger but after searching have not found a type s that is reliably supercharged. I am hoping that the new ECU can make this a possibility but i am a forced induction newb. does anyone have any thoughts about making a supercharger work on a type s with the new ecu without issues.
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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I say stick with the VIP scene and do the interior. Once that's finished, go for the engine.

Since it's your DD, I would want the interior to be nicely done to match the exterior. Plus I can't see you flooring it everywhere on air ride and wide ass wheels.
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 12:08 PM
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He is kinda right though. About mixing up style platforms. But its whatever you wanna do we support you.

I'm going the all show and no go look.
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 12:17 PM
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I'll save the "no show, all go" for a worthy platform (small 2-seater, rwd, 6-speed).
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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Just put the aspec kit on for starters.
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 08:03 AM
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Needs some oem visors to give the sides some depth. But other than that straight sex!
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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no new mods but i had a photo shoot with some friends and im really happy with the pics... here are a few the first one is my fav and is my new desktop background







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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 03:32 PM
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That first pic is money!
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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first pic is really nice. did you decide on the interior?
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Maharajamd
That first pic is money!
thanks man... the photographer is really good. i just stood there looking important lol

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first pic is really nice. did you decide on the interior?
thanks... ive got the color for the interior decided but i cant decide if i want a full interior job or a brand new paint job or new wheels. ill have all 3 by the end of august but im trying to do it in the order that makes the car look best. some wheels and interiors dont look right with certain exterior colors. im leaning towards a new paint job bc its a good starting point to base my interior and wheel choice off of. i would hate to buy wheels and then they dont flow properly with the paint. my next plan in the really near future is a custom modified aspec lip.
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 06:55 PM
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Nice updated shots, RP.
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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Man Your car looks dope!! I kinda miss my 3g right now...
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 04:57 AM
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Looking forward to this weekend. Can't wait to snap some pics. Do paint first.
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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+1 on paint...resprayed mine and dont miss WDP one bit
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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^When did you paint your car?!?!?!
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 09:37 AM
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I got a full respray when I did the bodywork. kinda hard to tell from pics but next to a wdp it really pops...its Porsche carrara white...much brighter and cleaner white than acuras
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Nice updated shots, RP.
thanks!

Originally Posted by djtanveer
Man Your car looks dope!! I kinda miss my 3g right now...
thanks man

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Looking forward to this weekend. Can't wait to snap some pics. Do paint first.
it was good seeing you man... btw i forgot to get my camera mount from you

Originally Posted by DecaFe1
+1 on paint...resprayed mine and dont miss WDP one bit
yeah i talked to alot of people at a meet who have changed the color of their car and they also recommend paint first. i had a color decided until imports alliance where i saw so many different and unique paint jobs that i had never thought of. now im back to figuring out which color lol
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 12:22 AM
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Was fun cruising down 85 with you. Your TL looks good rolling.

Can't wait to see what you decide to do next.

Let's get up this weekend and i will give your camera mount back. Just dawned on me that i'm heading to Durham.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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love your TL, you inspire me to save up and go air also! I am thinking of a pro kit from ksport.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by rptls08
white would be sick but would be a bitch to clean... i wonder if they have materials that are more resistant to dirt and what not for my seats
UltraLeather. You can keep white seats bright white for 10 years. It's softer than leather, won't stain or crack, I had my parents get it when I redid the dining room chairs for them. It does cost more.

also, diamond pattern, pleating, and tuck and roll style are usually a higher labor rate at an upholstery shop.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
Was fun cruising down 85 with you. Your TL looks good rolling.

Can't wait to see what you decide to do next.

Let's get up this weekend and i will give your camera mount back. Just dawned on me that i'm heading to Durham.
thanks man... the caravan down was a blast. ill hit you up this wknd

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love your TL, you inspire me to save up and go air also! I am thinking of a pro kit from ksport.
thanks man... its worth the money. i dont have any experience with ksport so i dont know the pros and cons of the system (any air system has its benefits and its flaws).

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UltraLeather. You can keep white seats bright white for 10 years. It's softer than leather, won't stain or crack, I had my parents get it when I redid the dining room chairs for them. It does cost more.

also, diamond pattern, pleating, and tuck and roll style are usually a higher labor rate at an upholstery shop.
thanks ill def have to look into that
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 09:21 AM
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Maybe we can get tyler and do a shoot somewhere. sunset or night. or daytime doesnt matter. I want to do something ill with our 3 cars.
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