Srg818's NBP progress thread
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Srg818's NBP progress thread
Hi my name is Serge and I'm a 3GTL-a-holic
The first time I got a look at one was when my brother purchased an 05 base TL and I got to enjoy it firsthand. After putting nearly 250k on my 01 Accord(and it starting to shed parts by the mile), I decided on an upgrade and the 3GTL(in 6MT!) was top of the list. It took 5 months(Sept '14- Jan '15) of searching the interwebs before finding a mint 07 CBP Type-S 6MT 3 states away but I drove down, put a deposit on it and took it home the next week. Unfortunately, as some of you may have seen in my other thread titled "Repairable vs Totaled?", my 6-month love story with the TL was cut short when I was broadsided and the car was called a loss by the insurance. After the insurance company cut me a check, I began the search for...drumroll - a 1972 Ford Pinto! ....I joke, another 3GTL-S of course
A few pics:
The 07 CBP:
R.I.P. CBP
This time I got lucky and found an 07 NBP Type-S 6MT with just over 50K miles on it.
The 07 NBP(stock):
NBP current:
So far, the only things I've done to it is to install H&R Sport springs, mount XXR530 wheels with Conti DWS06(great tires!) and change front pads+rotors.
Of course during the brake swap, 2 of the brembo caliper bolts took out all the aluminum threads on their way out, a common problem with galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals. Luckily I had already ordered a TimeSert thread repair kit a month earlier that I intended to use on the CBP TL-S that was totaled. I drilled and tapped all 4 caliper mounting holes and now feel way more confident torquing those bolts to 125ft/lbs.
I'm also trying to figure out if I like the Type-S Aspec lip kit enough to spend time installing it. I don't know what it is about the Type-S Aspec kit but the front doesn't seem to flow with the car as well and protrudes more than I like. I greatly prefer the base 07-08 front lip much more to the Type-S Aspec front lip but am too skeered to mod my bumper.
Next on the list is the timing belt/water pump, rear brakes and getting that dang unnecessary mid-muffler out!
More updates/pics to come soon
The first time I got a look at one was when my brother purchased an 05 base TL and I got to enjoy it firsthand. After putting nearly 250k on my 01 Accord(and it starting to shed parts by the mile), I decided on an upgrade and the 3GTL(in 6MT!) was top of the list. It took 5 months(Sept '14- Jan '15) of searching the interwebs before finding a mint 07 CBP Type-S 6MT 3 states away but I drove down, put a deposit on it and took it home the next week. Unfortunately, as some of you may have seen in my other thread titled "Repairable vs Totaled?", my 6-month love story with the TL was cut short when I was broadsided and the car was called a loss by the insurance. After the insurance company cut me a check, I began the search for...drumroll - a 1972 Ford Pinto! ....I joke, another 3GTL-S of course
A few pics:
The 07 CBP:
R.I.P. CBP
This time I got lucky and found an 07 NBP Type-S 6MT with just over 50K miles on it.
The 07 NBP(stock):
NBP current:
So far, the only things I've done to it is to install H&R Sport springs, mount XXR530 wheels with Conti DWS06(great tires!) and change front pads+rotors.
Of course during the brake swap, 2 of the brembo caliper bolts took out all the aluminum threads on their way out, a common problem with galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals. Luckily I had already ordered a TimeSert thread repair kit a month earlier that I intended to use on the CBP TL-S that was totaled. I drilled and tapped all 4 caliper mounting holes and now feel way more confident torquing those bolts to 125ft/lbs.
I'm also trying to figure out if I like the Type-S Aspec lip kit enough to spend time installing it. I don't know what it is about the Type-S Aspec kit but the front doesn't seem to flow with the car as well and protrudes more than I like. I greatly prefer the base 07-08 front lip much more to the Type-S Aspec front lip but am too skeered to mod my bumper.
Next on the list is the timing belt/water pump, rear brakes and getting that dang unnecessary mid-muffler out!
More updates/pics to come soon
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Very nice!
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The forecast up here in upstate NY called for 65 degrees Saturday and 7-15 inches of snow on Sunday(wtf ) I figured I'd better light a fire under my ass and get my pre-winter prep done STAT. I washed, claybar'd then waxed with Collinite 845. I didn't bother with the wheels since I will be putting on the Type-S OEM wheels with winter tires soon anyway. I also should get that nasty side mirror replaced
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Thanks for the tip. I was wondering about greasing the actuator socket/joint since I'm already taking the glass off, the clicking everytime I go to reverse is getting annoying.
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I like the new pics....it's a shame to take off those wheels, but the OEM Type S ones still look good.
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Little bit of rain today, Collinite 845 makes water bead like nothing else
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I found that it also streaks in the sun about 3 days later on black so I never use it for that anymore.
Looking good, man...so happy you got back into another one! They are a wonderful car, as you know.
For the mirror, heat the center of the glass with a blowdryer to soften the adhesive stuff...put mirror up and in as much as possible...if you look with a flashlight there's a slot for a fat flathead...insert it there and twist. It'll pop one edge out then you can get the other 3 by pulling.
Looking good, man...so happy you got back into another one! They are a wonderful car, as you know.
For the mirror, heat the center of the glass with a blowdryer to soften the adhesive stuff...put mirror up and in as much as possible...if you look with a flashlight there's a slot for a fat flathead...insert it there and twist. It'll pop one edge out then you can get the other 3 by pulling.
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Damn I'll have to keep an eye out for that. What do you recommend as an alternative?
For the mirror, heat the center of the glass with a blowdryer to soften the adhesive stuff...put mirror up and in as much as possible...if you look with a flashlight there's a slot for a fat flathead...insert it there and twist. It'll pop one edge out then you can get the other 3 by pulling.
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^^^ +1 on the Wolfgangs.
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Thanks guys, I'll have to get a bottle of that stuff! It looks like it's long-lasting like Collinite which I'm very happy to hear because even though I like spending a Saturday afternoon detailing and waxing my baby but not if it requires bi-weekly waxing
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That sounds awesome, I'll do a full sealant with Wolfgang's after I fix all the rock chips, minor scratches and paint correction. I'll have to wait until spring to do anything cause it's colder than a witch's tit in upstate NY winters, and also makes me very jelly of all you in Florida, Texas, CA, etc.
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While doing a little youtubing on that Wolfgang's I ran across a familiar KBP Damn that blue pearl looks great
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Hmm...let me think here...oh yes, I was 1 click away from ordering plane tickets to FL and buying that blue beauty! but day late and a dollar short Still happy with my NBP but when I see those professional-lookin photos of that KBP here and there I have to pause and admire
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