Sharksbreath's Type-S Progress Thread (Updated 6/3/13)
10-01-2011, 02:54 PM
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10-03-2011, 07:16 AM
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all hail jptl04! he's def my inspiration on a bunch of projects. setting the tone for the rest of us...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?
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?
no i haven't seen that...now i have to get it. thanks for spending more of my money! wanna buy the one i have?but yeah, i don't really pay attention to the K or X band...i only focus on the intense beeping that's emitted after it picks up laser/ka. the sound comes from the concealed display...which also has a mute button.
you're in for a surprise. check this thread out https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=805249
*ok so yesterday i met up with dave (dwb993), mike (upnout), and aaron (ohsixMTee). today was all about audio. we had a bunch of stuff to get done, and thanks to their help we accomplished quite a bit.
here are some pics from the install.
remove back seats. remove rear deck. remove stock speakers and "sub". start applying second skin damplifier w/ rubber roller.
trace out area where sub/speakers sit.
splice OEM sub harness into LOC to retain factory settings from HU.
distribution block w/ misc. wiring for sub/amp.
the toys...
JL 500/1 amp
JL 300/2 amp
JL 12w6v2 sub
1.5 cu ft. box w/ polyfill
matrix line driver amp
second skin damplifier w/ overkill
massive CK6 stage V front components
misc wiring/blocks/cap/fuses
and a few pics of our TL's invading dave's garage.
mike putting on his rear aspec lip
aaron's clean 06 MT
under the knife...
so, all in all...we got the sub/amp combo running and laid down a bunch of second skin. maybe this weekend we can finish the front components/amp.
10-03-2011, 10:00 AM
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Holy crap Aaron! Seeing everything come together is awesome! I really can't wait to see, and hear, your car next time we meet up
10-03-2011, 11:59 AM
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yea i like to DIY whenever i can. more fun that way. 
yeah i'm looking forward to finishing everything. still have quite a bit to do...
10-03-2011, 12:14 PM
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Speechless as usual...
10-03-2011, 01:37 PM
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no i haven't seen that...now i have to get it. thanks for spending more of my money! wanna buy the one i have?but yeah, i don't really pay attention to the K or X band...i only focus on the intense beeping that's emitted after it picks up laser/ka. the sound comes from the concealed display...which also has a mute button.
I too, have mines hardwired. however, my v1 is on my drivers side closest to the left side of the rear view mirror. pretty much like yours, but on the drivers side instead of passenger. it's up in the as1 line so no one standing outside the car can see it. i also have a "mute" button switch wired to my v1 and i put it near the gear shift lever.
i'm always driving with my left hand so i can easily and quickly press the mute button by the gear shift lever naturally without looking using my right hand.
if i wanted, i could flip my drivers side visor down and it would completely hide my v1 detector and will still pick up radar and laser coming from the rear of the car. you gotta concealed display, so you don't really have a need to hide it.
) i decided to wrap more interior parts with CF di-noc.
10-04-2011, 09:31 AM
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thanks joe. what's next on your list?lol thanks for the offer, but radar detectors aren't illegal in TX (they probably aren't in your state either) so i don't really see myself needing a concealed display.
I too, have mines hardwired. however, my v1 is on my drivers side closest to the left side of the rear view mirror. pretty much like yours, but on the drivers side instead of passenger. it's up in the as1 line so no one standing outside the car can see it. i also have a "mute" button switch wired to my v1 and i put it near the gear shift lever.
i'm always driving with my left hand so i can easily and quickly press the mute button by the gear shift lever naturally without looking using my right hand.
if i wanted, i could flip my drivers side visor down and it would completely hide my v1 detector and will still pick up radar and laser coming from the rear of the car. you gotta concealed display, so you don't really have a need to hide it.
I too, have mines hardwired. however, my v1 is on my drivers side closest to the left side of the rear view mirror. pretty much like yours, but on the drivers side instead of passenger. it's up in the as1 line so no one standing outside the car can see it. i also have a "mute" button switch wired to my v1 and i put it near the gear shift lever.
i'm always driving with my left hand so i can easily and quickly press the mute button by the gear shift lever naturally without looking using my right hand.
if i wanted, i could flip my drivers side visor down and it would completely hide my v1 detector and will still pick up radar and laser coming from the rear of the car. you gotta concealed display, so you don't really have a need to hide it.
thanks, scott! i'm about to go di-noc crazy on a bunch of other interior parts when i have the time.
thanks man. just do one thing at a time...you don't want to have too much on the modding table at one time...you'll end up starting something and getting sidetracked lol...i know i do.
10-05-2011, 11:37 AM
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I still want to get a roof spoiler (likely the ebay one...cant bring myself to spend $400 all in for the Sarona). I also have to re-vinyl my grille. Once the weather got hotter, the vinyl started coming up, especially in the coves on the middle bar. After a while, I took some small stone chips in that area, and the vinyl started to tear as it was no longer sitting flush with the plastic it was covering. I have since made a few small patches to hold it temporarily, but I would like to redo the whole grille while it is still warm out. I bought a shit load of glossy black vinyl locally, so it's just a matter of finding the time. How is yours holding up?
I also have to spend $$$ on a set of snow tires which will be mounted on my stock waffles; my car drove like absolute shit on the OEM Michelin All Seasons last year...What are your plans for winter?
I also have to spend $$$ on a set of snow tires which will be mounted on my stock waffles; my car drove like absolute shit on the OEM Michelin All Seasons last year...What are your plans for winter?
10-05-2011, 12:42 PM
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^that sucks about your vinyl. mine is holding up just fine. when you re-do yours, make sure you clean all the areas with rubbing alcohol first. when you apply the vinyl make sure you wrap it around ALL the pieces so that when you put everything back together...the vinyl is protected by each individual piece holding it in place you know? also make sure you press down real hard and make sure it conforms to all the curves on the front grill. heat is your best friend.
i also need to locate a set of winter tires. i bought some 06 stockies a while back from a member that i plan on running during the winter.
i also need to locate a set of winter tires. i bought some 06 stockies a while back from a member that i plan on running during the winter.
10-05-2011, 02:44 PM
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I still want to get a roof spoiler (likely the ebay one...cant bring myself to spend $400 all in for the Sarona). I also have to re-vinyl my grille. Once the weather got hotter, the vinyl started coming up, especially in the coves on the middle bar. After a while, I took some small stone chips in that area, and the vinyl started to tear as it was no longer sitting flush with the plastic it was covering. I have since made a few small patches to hold it temporarily, but I would like to redo the whole grille while it is still warm out. I bought a shit load of glossy black vinyl locally, so it's just a matter of finding the time. How is yours holding up?
I also have to spend $$$ on a set of snow tires which will be mounted on my stock waffles; my car drove like absolute shit on the OEM Michelin All Seasons last year...What are your plans for winter?
I also have to spend $$$ on a set of snow tires which will be mounted on my stock waffles; my car drove like absolute shit on the OEM Michelin All Seasons last year...What are your plans for winter?
wont have issues at all
10-05-2011, 08:50 PM
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hey sharks breath, i also plan on carbon fiber vinyling my interior trim pieces also. I've got small scratches on my current trim pieces so I thought this would be the best thing to do.
my question is, did you vinyl your interior with the pieces in place? or did you remove it from the car?
might have to ask some more questions when i actually get around to doing it, hope you dont mind
my question is, did you vinyl your interior with the pieces in place? or did you remove it from the car?
might have to ask some more questions when i actually get around to doing it, hope you dont mind
10-05-2011, 09:41 PM
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Wow Aaron, can't wait to see the finished shots!
10-06-2011, 07:42 AM
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meh...i think the glossy black vinyl matches NBP better. but to each their own! hey sharks breath, i also plan on carbon fiber vinyling my interior trim pieces also. I've got small scratches on my current trim pieces so I thought this would be the best thing to do.
my question is, did you vinyl your interior with the pieces in place? or did you remove it from the car? might have to ask some more questions when i actually get around to doing it, hope you dont mind
my question is, did you vinyl your interior with the pieces in place? or did you remove it from the car?
might have to ask some more questions when i actually get around to doing it, hope you dont mindthanks, mr. bell!
i can't wait to get everything finished, still have lots to do...
also got more toys in over the past few days...pics to follow in the next few days.
10-06-2011, 07:46 AM
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So hows the stereo sound? I am very interested in upgrading my stereo setup in my TL-S as well...
Any chance you could give me a round about number of the end cost for the stereo upgrade? If not no biggie
Any chance you could give me a round about number of the end cost for the stereo upgrade? If not no biggie
10-06-2011, 07:51 AM
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here is a thread i started in the audio section, it covers a lot and has some good info IMO.
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-audio-bluetooth-electronics-navigation-94/system-complete-anything-else-832823/
10-06-2011, 11:30 AM
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alright so i bought the sharkfin antenna after i saw it on this thread a while back...his TL is canadian with the teeny tiny antenna so he had no problem fitting his on. mine on the other hand...read below.
http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=826321
got it in today, looks good. only problem is...it won't fit over the stock XM antenna.
the underside of the sharkfin is hollow, but still not large enough of a space to sit on top of the XM antenna...even though the eBay page says it's for the 04-08 TL's.
thoughts? how would i remove the stock antenna and still retain XM? re-route a wire? i'm stuck here...
http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=826321
got it in today, looks good. only problem is...it won't fit over the stock XM antenna.
the underside of the sharkfin is hollow, but still not large enough of a space to sit on top of the XM antenna...even though the eBay page says it's for the 04-08 TL's.
thoughts? how would i remove the stock antenna and still retain XM? re-route a wire? i'm stuck here...
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10-07-2011, 01:17 PM
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i found the thread explaining how to remove the stock one, so i'm doing that sunday morning.
10-07-2011, 01:27 PM
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Sharksbreath,
Sharksfin......you gonna wrap it in CF?
Sharksfin......you gonna wrap it in CF?
10-07-2011, 01:32 PM
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^well obvously you know that thought occured to me!
...but i feel like it would break up the look of the car too much. if i wrapped the sharkfin in CF then i'd have to wrap the roof spoiler and trunk spoiler too...
hmm...
...but i feel like it would break up the look of the car too much. if i wrapped the sharkfin in CF then i'd have to wrap the roof spoiler and trunk spoiler too...
hmm...
10-07-2011, 11:39 PM
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Amazing progress my friend!
Btw i sort of want to do the samething, however, i would rather follow the DIY of kadakia. Don't know if i will keep my valentine v1 forever
Before i pull the trigger, do you happen to know if the 07-08 fuse box located at the driver side footwell is the same as the 04-06? the DIY is for 07-08 tl, don't want to screw things up. thanks
Amazing progress my friend!
Btw i sort of want to do the samething, however, i would rather follow the DIY of kadakia. Don't know if i will keep my valentine v1 forever
Before i pull the trigger, do you happen to know if the 07-08 fuse box located at the driver side footwell is the same as the 04-06? the DIY is for 07-08 tl, don't want to screw things up. thanks
10-08-2011, 09:29 AM
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different strokes for different folks!Man your car is
Amazing progress my friend!
Btw i sort of want to do the samething, however, i would rather follow the DIY of kadakia. Don't know if i will keep my valentine v1 forever
Before i pull the trigger, do you happen to know if the 07-08 fuse box located at the driver side footwell is the same as the 04-06? the DIY is for 07-08 tl, don't want to screw things up. thanks
Amazing progress my friend!
Btw i sort of want to do the samething, however, i would rather follow the DIY of kadakia. Don't know if i will keep my valentine v1 forever
Before i pull the trigger, do you happen to know if the 07-08 fuse box located at the driver side footwell is the same as the 04-06? the DIY is for 07-08 tl, don't want to screw things up. thanks
10-08-2011, 10:12 AM
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alright so i bought the sharkfin antenna after i saw it on this thread a while back...his TL is canadian with the teeny tiny antenna so he had no problem fitting his on. mine on the other hand...read below.
http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=826321
http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=826321
His roof is flat and has no antenna since canada didnn't get XM until later
So basically he bought the shark fin antenna and just stuck it on just for looks heheh
It looks good though.
10-08-2011, 10:34 AM
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i think they look good tho, i'm looking forward to tomorrow...
gonna install the sharkfin and..........
(thanks dave! )
10-08-2011, 10:38 AM
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i'm just going to remove the stock antenna, and 3M it between the headliner and roof. i tested the theory yesterday...and i still get reception.
10-08-2011, 10:37 PM
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Looking forward to seeing the shark fin antenna.
I'm debating if I should do it too since my (canadian) TL roof looks too empty =(
I'm debating if I should do it too since my (canadian) TL roof looks too empty =(
10-08-2011, 11:12 PM
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