RPTLS08 Progress thread: Aggressive offset update 12/10/2014
02-12-2012, 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. 
02-12-2012, 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/
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/blow-me-847357/
02-13-2012, 05:41 PM
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Peek a boo Ravin.....lol 
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02-13-2012, 09:42 PM
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That's some serious tuckage.....and serious baggage!
02-13-2012, 09:51 PM
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^^^ you stole my words SB....exactly what I was thinking....
02-13-2012, 10:50 PM
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^^^Brother, it's time for a new Avatar!
02-13-2012, 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 ??
02-14-2012, 12:23 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 ??
02-27-2012, 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!
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!
02-27-2012, 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
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
03-14-2012, 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.
03-14-2012, 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.
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.
03-14-2012, 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).
03-14-2012, 03:10 PM
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Just put the aspec kit on for starters.
04-19-2012, 03:32 PM
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That first pic is money!
04-19-2012, 03:47 PM
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thanks man... the photographer is really good. i just stood there looking important lol
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.
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.
04-19-2012, 06:55 PM
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Nice updated shots, RP.
04-20-2012, 04:57 AM
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Looking forward to this weekend. Can't wait to snap some pics. Do paint first.
04-20-2012, 12:42 PM
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^When did you paint your car?!?!?!
04-21-2012, 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
04-23-2012, 01:53 PM
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thanks!
thanks man
it was good seeing you man... btw i forgot to get my camera mount from you
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
thanks man
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
04-24-2012, 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.
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.
04-24-2012, 09:36 AM
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also, diamond pattern, pleating, and tuck and roll style are usually a higher labor rate at an upholstery shop.
04-24-2012, 11:07 AM
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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.
also, diamond pattern, pleating, and tuck and roll style are usually a higher labor rate at an upholstery shop.
04-26-2012, 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. 