SteveP66

Hopefully I did this correctly - here's a few pics of my new 2006 TL.....
just cleaned and freshly waxed!!!

SteveP66

Plans for the spring include the ASPEC Body Kit, TL-S Tails and the TL-S Spolier.

gomezine

very nice. clean.

SteveP66

Thanks Gome - it was really nice here today (like 60/65) so I spent about 4 hours cleaning, polishing and waxing the hell out of it. I can't wait till spring !

SteveP66

Guys I did my first real mods today. Installed my TL-S Side Markers (Rear), TL-S Tail lights and my TL-S Spolier......Man o man it was a busy hectic day but I had fun and I am totally thrilled by the way it changed the rear end.

I also popped in some PIAA lHyper whites for the plate and backup lights. Let me know what you think - I had a blast today and as so thrilled I found this forum.

VoLLy

iTrader: (8)

TL-S tails look great!

SteveP66

Yeah I love them - really toned down the bright red of the stocks. These are smoked looking and I love the black chrome behind the lens.....

niti

Very nice!

this reminds me, I got to get to work on mods for my car!!!

FrazTL-S

hey man, looks good..

SSMTL04

Love the lip spoiler!!!! Did you bolt it on or just use double-sided stick tape?

EMF9

+1.... really nice job.

SteveP66

Thanks guys - Used a bit of both. I used the two mounting screws that came with the lip and added some extra 3M heavy duty tape in a couple of spots just for added grip. Probably didn't need any at all........measured this like 6 times, kept double checking my template, drilled two small pilot holes for fit and gradually made them bigger.

Was much easier than I thought - just be patient, be prepared and above all take your time.

drdug27

i like the butt...i would like even more debadged

SteveP66

I thought about it - but ....... not quite sure yet. I like the badges

Jshmak

SSM is the way to go, nice ride~!

SteveP66

06 is Alabaster Silver Metallic but I won't hold it against ya....lol - Thanks Shmak

EMF9

Did you use a step bit?

SteveP66

Don't know what a step bit is so I guess not....... started with a small bit then went up once I knew the holes were going to work - cleaned it up with a small round file

brettallica

Those tail lights look great on that color car. Nice work. Love it.

Got my smoked rear markers in yesterday myself. Super easy install.

Ever thought about doing the front side marker mod with white LEDs? That would look hot on your (and any) TL.

SteveP66

Yeah those are a piece of cake to install - less than 1 second each....lol I thought about the fronts but I have no clue when it comes to working with LED's redo's and soldering and all that.

EMF9

A step bit is basically a bunch of sizes of drill bits all in one. They tend to work really well for drilling holes in metal, but have never tried it on a painted surface.

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brettallica

Yeah, I can see what you mean. I took electronics class in high school and have been working on stuff of this nature for a while, so it's not much of an issue for me. To be honest, though, it's pretty easy stuff to pick up on the fly, and you seem like a pretty smart guy.

If you're really worried about it, just buy an extra pair of fronts and modify those ones. That way, if they don't work out, you can still have your originals. That's what I have done. Worst case, you can't get them to work, then you can mail them to me and I'll do them for you! :-)

SteveP66

Ah I see ......... I actually used a titanium bit - I had bought a set to install my race pedals.... I also used some of that blue painters tape to completely cover the area on my trunk where the spoiler was going. It worked great for protecting the trunk while I drilled.

It was scary drilling but I checked my measurements like 100 times and in doing so I was sure to be 100% with the holes

SteveP66

Don't they legally have to be amber & red?????

I could probably figure it out for sure - maybe if and when I ever clear the headlights I'd consider the sides too but for now the amber front turn signal matches the side.

My next "mod" is to add the 07 grill to my 06 and add the 07 fog lights. A couple guys here did it already and it came out cool.

Figured I'd do that before I go ading the Aspec Body kit.....

Then I think I'm done......at my age (40) I don't want it too modded out.....LOL

brettallica

Legally schmegally... :-) Yeah, they probably do.

I always thought they were illegal, but after doing a little bit of research (as in: since you wrote this, so not much) it appears as though they can be any color: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc25102.htm. Obviously, it might be different in your state.

SteveP66

LOL - I read it someplace here I think - red had to be in the back but the amber was questionabe I think. Anyway ...........I'm sure it will look hot show us some pics when you get done.

greenapple001

Nice mods for your car. The back looks great. I have an 05 TL ASM. I want to have pretty much the same set up as yours.
How much does it cost for the 07 Spoiler, Tail lights and Markers? And where did you get them?
Let me know,
Thanks

SteveP66

Thanks - I'm really happy with it. The spoiler was $100.00, the side markers another $100.00 and the tails were $200.00 - not a bad investment for all of that and the look after.

Some guys use Honda Acura World - I always go to Acura of Escondido - I've had really great service from AOE so I stick with him for all my needs.

I was really surprised how easy it was to swap and add this stuff to the back end - really easy.

SteveP66

It's been a while since I updated my thread with some recent pics. Here's a few after spending 8 hours giving my baby her first Zaino treatment. Check out the reflections after just one application.

Started with all of my supplies ready to go!!!
I even got some new MF towels from Excel Detail great guy to do business with.



Here she is - I don't know what is more beautiful - the TL or the tulips!~








Check out the reflection in the hood......



I still love these tails..........



More reflections - see me in there taking the pic?



Check out the hood again..........see the trees???



Check out the tulips again...........this time in the reflection !!!








My two loves - my house and my TL. Good thing the house is paid for.......




Just another pretty rear.....

K-Shawn

x2......welcome the 3rd gen family.

Kevin

darksom1

Methinks thine true love doth be yon tulips!!


What's up Stevie Ol' Boy!!! Looks good man! I think I am starting to rub off on ya! :wink: Now I need to do mine!

SteveP66

LOL.......I'm exhausted. Crap - I was out there at 9am...........finished up at 5pm. Oh and I do love the tulips too - planted about 125 of them last fall.............

darksom1

Man, you got saved by the fight coming on! Else I would have pulled right up! I didn't know all I had to do is bribe you with some tulips!

brettallica

That Zaino job looks great. I'll soon be in the Zaino family, like maybe this summer or something. I'm still pretty stoked on my Meguiar's Gold Class.

darksom1

Do you use a buffer?

melvin

Great looking car, especially those tails on your car. Absolutely gorgeous!

SteveP66

Just my two hands..........I'd be dangerous with a power tool

SteveP66

The prep with Zaino sucks ......lot's of work and a full day. Now I just have to add a couple more coats and I'll be good - they say the more coats the deeper and glossier the shine - I can hardly wait

SteveP66

Thanks buddy !! I luv those tails............

SteveP66

For my 1000th post I'm bumping my thread.....LOL