I are LEGEND

Good stuff man!

d-townhakuzo

I didn't really read much, more skimmed at the pictures. Did my rear a-spec modification work out for ya?

CLtotheTL32

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Nicely done Aaron.

SharksBreath

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reading>you

but yeah man it worked like a charm. i actually just dremeled off the plastic tab, and left the bracket where it was...just pushed it back a bit for added clearance. haven't had it rub since.

getting the front fenders rolled today after work.

thanks, tyler.

what's next on your list?

john_wrap

nice! well done man!!...i'm jealous

ftaBart

Nice wheel choice, car looks great.

cherplex

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A little late but I like your wheel setup, I'm running same wheels in 18X10 and 18X12's on my SC. Debating whether to get a set for the TL.

SharksBreath

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thanks d00d. i still have a bit more work to do. i'm trying to figure out a way to incorporate headphones into all of this. passenger can watch a movie and listen with headphones while i can drive and still retain/listen to CD's/ipod/etc.



holy wheel sizes batman! got any pics/offsets?

*alright well since i was bunkered down the whole weekend (thanks irene ) i decided to wrap more interior parts with CF di-noc.



do any of you guys wrap the parts on the left and right pictured below? i think i'm leaving it as is.

Slpr04UA6

Aaron the car looks Great! Lovin' the Wheels! Glad to see that you got the rubbing issue figured out, and the recent updates look ! What color were the interior panels before Di-Noc?

cherplex

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Offsets are +35 front and +54 rear 255's up front and 315's out back. I sent you a PM with link to pics.

Steven Bell

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SB, nice Di-Noc work.

Just leave the left and right side of the center console as is!

SharksBreath

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thanks man. the panels were just a plain black color.

hey man it was nice meeting you at the I.A. meet. your lex looks dope!

done!


**alright a little update, last night i decided to tackle something that i'd wanted to do for a long time. hardwire the V1 detector/concealed display (with a twist)**

first things first. tape off and trace the area you want to cut.



trace area with exacto knife and remove styrofoam padding.







grab your dremel and start cutting...no turning back now! (thanks dave!)





cut all the fine inner edges with your knife so the display fits in snug.



display fits like a glove. hardwire the V1 to the display and tap your positive wire onto fuse#24 (this allows you to turn your detector on and off with a push of a button...in this case, your window lock button. it also turns off automatically when you turn your car off). ground your black wire to any exposed screw and tighten down...(i used the trunk release screw).













you have to remove the a-pillar in order to snake the wire to your v1 unit which got mounted under the tint band on the right hand side of the rear view mirror. just press the wire into the headliner for a clean, wire-free install. dont' have any pics of this...sorry.

edmua6

wow..

CLtotheTL32

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CLtotheTL32

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But seriously it looks great Aaron! Sorry I didn't text back last night, I was busy at work and passed out once I got home.

Flipster23

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Noice!!!!

BigPZ

Aaron, when you aren't at work, you're working on your car. And since you still have a girlfriend, I'm assuming you make time for her too....so you must not sleep much...In any case, amazing effort as usual!!!

acura_dipset_tl

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Great work Aaron, I can't wait to see the other mods you have in store.....

ohsixMTee

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Nice progress, just rolled through all the pages.....you sure do have the creative touch. That's awesome though, you seem to have tasteful ideas.

SharksBreath

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thanks tyler. no worries man, just sending you a sneak peek!

thanks!

yeah pretty much. i don't have a lot of down time, so when i do...i make good use of it. thanks for the props joe!

thanks oscar. yeah sunday should be fun! stay tuned!

thanks aaron. (<-it's weird writing my own name)

cya on sunday man! bring your expertise...i'm gonna need them!

TWiSDiT

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makes me wanna get a radar. sounds cool when u start the car. so hi tech LOL nice install man!

kidduce

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Very nice. You make everything look so easy.

Twisdit: God I love your avatar. Girls in Js. mmmm.

Steven Bell

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Nice updates, man. I've updated your title for you.

TWiSDiT

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haah thanks. girls in Js = win in my book

guitarplayer16

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Wow, I noticed I havn't posted in this thread before.

Amazing progress, friend!

SharksBreath

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yeah buddy! i start the car and it reassures me i can drive fast.

thanks man. it was very nerveracking...but i just took my time and it worked out.

thanks mr. bell!



thanks PS friend!

ACCURATEin

Your TL looks good in person. Keep doing work!

greekguy000

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Car looks great! awesome build thread

vietxquangstah

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looks nice. i have a v1 hardwired myself except i didn't use the concealed display like you did.

i have a question. while your driving on the highway going 60mph and your v1 goes off, which one do you find yourself looking at the most?

the actual v1 unit that is mounted on your windshield to the right of the rear view mirror or the concealed display that you have hidden down under the drivers side air vent?

quanaman

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Love it; what a clean install!

I'm jealous; I'd do the same thing but they're illegal in VA

sourial84

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car is sick man been following this thread for a little bit must say good choice of wheels I feel like they look the best on black TL's in that gun metal color I will most likely have to purchase them to

Joneill44

Your on a whole other level lol everything looks great.

SlimTL

Nice install. I thought the mirror button didn't come illuminated on the TL?

SharksBreath

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thanks man. it was great finally seeing your car at I.A. that front bumper is sick!

thanks man!

thanks. when you use the concealed display, it automatically puts your V1 detector in 'dark-mode' so it won't light up at all. looks like it's not even turned on. plus, i can barely even see the V1 when i'm driving...the concelead display on the other hand is in my perfect line of vision.



hell man...if you did yours like mine the officer wouldn't even know what the hell it is. looks very OEMish.

thanks. yeah i had wanted those wheels ever since i saw another member running them MANY months ago. i like them a lot.

thanks!

thanks. yeah it lights up, it's one of the few console bulbs that isn't burned out on mine lol...i need to get in there and replace all of them at some point.

omnuts

Nice install looks great

SharksBreath

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thanks man.

alright, here's a little teaser for tomorrows mod session...

cjTL

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Your balls are massive for cutting into the dash. Turned out to be an awesome install though. Damn.

BigPZ

Aaron, I have never known someone to LOVE carbon fibre as much as you do....

Steven Bell

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^^^^ Jaime (jptl)

vietxquangstah

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oh that's interesting. i never realized that concealed display prevents the actual v1 detector from lighting up. have you ever seen the color-coded concealed displays on eBay? it makes reading the radar bands a hell of alot easier since each band is color coded a different color.




it's pretty pricey at $80. it seems pretty handy though. I know driving at night it's hard to distinguish the bands from each other because all you see is a red dot. BUT if you got good ears, you can definitely tell if it's the KA band that's been detected.

also, since the actual v1 detector isn't lit up, where does the beeping sound come from? the concealed display or the v1 unit itself?