Slogsr Spring 2013 Refresh thread ('04 NBP 6MT UA6)
05-13-2013, 09:28 AM
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nice progress
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05-15-2013, 08:31 AM
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You deserve it 
05-15-2013, 09:00 AM
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Really eager to see some high-quality pics of this TL.
btw, let me know when you're ready to sell those wheels.
btw, let me know when you're ready to sell those wheels.
06-15-2013, 12:03 AM
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Almost a month passed by, Mounted the rear covers, refinished the head lights, and was able to wash and wax it FINALLY.
I also ordered a new pad and compound for my makita polisher.
Wish I had more to update, but work and locking in a new place has been rough. Trying to get some good photos from a photographer, along with some rolling shots.
These are just some shots I took with my Girls camera (Canon Rebel T1i). I didn't do much to change the settings, I was more worried about the sun going down. I love this spot and will go back to it, but only when the lighting is right.
Not the best pictures but I will play with the camera more and return.
I also ordered a new pad and compound for my makita polisher.
Wish I had more to update, but work and locking in a new place has been rough. Trying to get some good photos from a photographer, along with some rolling shots.
These are just some shots I took with my Girls camera (Canon Rebel T1i). I didn't do much to change the settings, I was more worried about the sun going down. I love this spot and will go back to it, but only when the lighting is right.
Not the best pictures but I will play with the camera more and return.
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06-15-2013, 01:35 PM
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Love the matching colored lugs and calipers.
06-16-2013, 04:19 PM
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Looking amazing! Love your wheels as I'm a TE guy myself. Now I'm kicking myself for not putting mine on my NBP before I sold them 
You can get the depo fogs on eBay which are real close to oem quality for around 200$ for both which is pretty damn good IMO.
Awesome ride!!!
You can get the depo fogs on eBay which are real close to oem quality for around 200$ for both which is pretty damn good IMO.
Awesome ride!!!
11-14-2013, 07:58 AM
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Started a new job (finally) that pays more and I don't have to travel as much. Car has been paid off for months so I've really been enjoying it. However, there is some good news and bad news.
Before:
Recent picture after I washed and waxed it.
Fast forward to a month ago and this.
Hit by a lady backing up in traffic to let some one in on the highway. Sounds strange, right? In bumper to bumper rush hour traffic in a complete down pour she thought it would be "nice" to let some one in, but didn't bother to see how much space there was behind me. That and she backed up like she was auditioning for the fast and the furious.
So after insurance looked at it and cut me a check I did the following:
repaired the fender
New 2008 type s bumper
New 2008 type s honey comb grill
2007 Acura tl grill trim painted satin black
new 2008 Type-S A Spec lip
alignment
all new tires
used head light. Took it apart, cleaned, and repaired it
Now, the carbon block offs don't fit for the fog lights because the spacing between the lip and 08 type s lip is much tighter than the cut 2004 base bumper. So I am deciding on what fog lights to order. Might go with a OEM Depo set or something, not sure. I found a "smoke" set on ebay and kind of like them but not sure. Anyone try those?
Hoping to get pictures once the car is done.
Also forgot to add that the Integra was tuned on the Dyno.
235 whp, 195 torque
Engine:
2008 TSX long block
2009 TSX pistons
Cometic 0.030" head gasket (pistons and head gasket make it a 11.3:1 comp ratio)
K20a2 oil pump conversion
ARP head studs
ACL Race Bearings
K20a-R throttle body
RBC Manifold (RRC and retune in January)
3 inch exhaust
R-crew header
Using OEM parts to stay class legal for Honda Challenge. Building a duplicate of this motor as a back up.
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Before:
Recent picture after I washed and waxed it.
Fast forward to a month ago and this.
Hit by a lady backing up in traffic to let some one in on the highway. Sounds strange, right? In bumper to bumper rush hour traffic in a complete down pour she thought it would be "nice" to let some one in, but didn't bother to see how much space there was behind me. That and she backed up like she was auditioning for the fast and the furious.
So after insurance looked at it and cut me a check I did the following:
repaired the fender
New 2008 type s bumper
New 2008 type s honey comb grill
2007 Acura tl grill trim painted satin black
new 2008 Type-S A Spec lip
alignment
all new tires
used head light. Took it apart, cleaned, and repaired it
Now, the carbon block offs don't fit for the fog lights because the spacing between the lip and 08 type s lip is much tighter than the cut 2004 base bumper. So I am deciding on what fog lights to order. Might go with a OEM Depo set or something, not sure. I found a "smoke" set on ebay and kind of like them but not sure. Anyone try those?
Hoping to get pictures once the car is done.
Also forgot to add that the Integra was tuned on the Dyno.
235 whp, 195 torque
Engine:
2008 TSX long block
2009 TSX pistons
Cometic 0.030" head gasket (pistons and head gasket make it a 11.3:1 comp ratio)
K20a2 oil pump conversion
ARP head studs
ACL Race Bearings
K20a-R throttle body
RBC Manifold (RRC and retune in January)
3 inch exhaust
R-crew header
Using OEM parts to stay class legal for Honda Challenge. Building a duplicate of this motor as a back up.
Vids:
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throw on some Inspire fogs! 
11-14-2013, 05:41 PM
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Dude, sorry to see the damage.....
11-14-2013, 06:30 PM
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Looks good Brent.
Did you apply those volk racing stickers or were they like that when you bought them?
Did you apply those volk racing stickers or were they like that when you bought them?
11-14-2013, 10:32 PM
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I always pay attention to the sticker placement on TEs in relation to the valve stem.
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11-19-2013, 12:31 PM
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Awesome.
Keep her alive!
Keep her alive!
11-19-2013, 01:56 PM
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Got to, I want a new car but I can't find anything that I like to daily. Everything else I compare just either doesn't perform like I want it to or look as good. I did find a supercharger about an hour and a half.... REALLY Tempted since this thing is paid off.
Also drove a 2010 SH-AWD 6 Speed TL, Black on Black, navi, and 40k miles. Kind of liked it but not in love with the looks. Although, it is growing on me.
Also drove a 2010 SH-AWD 6 Speed TL, Black on Black, navi, and 40k miles. Kind of liked it but not in love with the looks. Although, it is growing on me.
12-02-2013, 09:40 AM
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Got some work done over the holiday.
Installed Fog lights
Installed new engine mounts
Installed TL Type S pre cats
Detailed the car
Testing the lights after it was done
Paint after Wash, Detail King foam pad glaze with Green cut pad
Detail king Cherry wax
Detail King STS300 sealent
Had to drop the civic off at Honda for warranty work and snapped a few
Parked next to the GF's Grandma's new RLX.
Installed Fog lights
Installed new engine mounts
Installed TL Type S pre cats
Detailed the car
Testing the lights after it was done
Paint after Wash, Detail King foam pad glaze with Green cut pad
Detail king Cherry wax
Detail King STS300 sealent
Had to drop the civic off at Honda for warranty work and snapped a few
Parked next to the GF's Grandma's new RLX.
12-02-2013, 09:44 PM
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Nice work on the fogs and the detailing!
03-20-2014, 11:14 AM
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Been a while, and I haven't updated.
Got bored the other day so I powder coated the intake manifold cover and the AEM Intake.
Had a nice 50 Degree day so I decided to get the winter crap off the car
Started using chemical guys products and am very pleased.
This is just two passes with their V36 using a yellow cut pad with a DA.
(look at the left versus the right)
So I did the whole car with the following:
V36 with a yellow pad
V38 polish with a white pad
Blacklight with a blue pad
2xM-seal with a random orbital and a microfiber pad
Groits garage best in show wax with an orbital and microfiber pad
The hood
Pass rear door
Very happy with the out come!
Later that weekend I took the car out for a little fun and went to the museum with the girlfriend. (Same museum where my teg was shot for Honda Tuning)
Note: Lowered the front down in these pics since winter is over. Lowered about 1/4" the hole car is about 1/2" from bottomed out on Tein Basics.
Been playing with some stuff at work. Designed this and sent it to the machine shop, about 3 weeks out from having them. I ordered 2, one for the TL and one for the Teg. Will post pics when I get them, here is a screen shot.
Got bored the other day so I powder coated the intake manifold cover and the AEM Intake.
Had a nice 50 Degree day so I decided to get the winter crap off the car
Started using chemical guys products and am very pleased.
This is just two passes with their V36 using a yellow cut pad with a DA.
(look at the left versus the right)
So I did the whole car with the following:
V36 with a yellow pad
V38 polish with a white pad
Blacklight with a blue pad
2xM-seal with a random orbital and a microfiber pad
Groits garage best in show wax with an orbital and microfiber pad
The hood
Pass rear door
Very happy with the out come!
Later that weekend I took the car out for a little fun and went to the museum with the girlfriend. (Same museum where my teg was shot for Honda Tuning)
Note: Lowered the front down in these pics since winter is over. Lowered about 1/4" the hole car is about 1/2" from bottomed out on Tein Basics.
Been playing with some stuff at work. Designed this and sent it to the machine shop, about 3 weeks out from having them. I ordered 2, one for the TL and one for the Teg. Will post pics when I get them, here is a screen shot.
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03-20-2014, 11:32 AM
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Car still looks sick! Love the colors under the hood too 
excellent work on the detail too. I really need to do my car also.
excellent work on the detail too. I really need to do my car also.
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03-20-2014, 12:14 PM
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Haha. I actually bought all the pads, I just need the machine and the polish.
03-20-2014, 12:23 PM
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Chemical guys has a good deal on the V-Line sample kit, more than enough to do your car a few times. I would suggest that. Also if you have a Harbor freight in your area they have a 6 inch DA for about 60 dollars after taxes. Get those and watch the how to videos that chemical guys has on youtube and you're home free.
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03-21-2014, 08:50 AM
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The sticker of my old shop. SAGE. Same with the one on the back window.
The turn signal bulbs are amber. I don't remember the P/N of them, but they are a dual filament which illuminate with the lights on and blink when the turn signal is on. Had to use them to pass VA inspection.
I HATE front plates with a passion! Looks like the car has buck teeth with them.
03-21-2014, 10:26 AM
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I've always loved your car. What an absolute stunner!
Is the piece on Solidworks an oil cap?
Is the piece on Solidworks an oil cap?
03-22-2014, 12:52 PM
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Wow, everything looks terrific. Great job on the correction.
03-23-2014, 12:32 AM
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What's next for the TL?!
Looks awesome right now.
Looks awesome right now.