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Old 05-27-2009, 01:51 PM
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siiiiiiiiiiick! where are the ballin rims?
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Thanks everyone... I appreciate y'all comments...



Originally Posted by Trew
Just wow...

Rodney, there's nothing I can add to what's already been said. You are definitely a man that knows what he wants and gets it!

What about the PDXs? If you're gonna sell them can you let me know?

Hummm... PDX... I'm still rocking out without notes under 80 hz...

I disconnected the two 1000.1 amps cause they aren't being used... but they are still there for asthetic purposes

So no sale on those bad boys right now... but I'll keep you in mind when I decide to change manufacturer... cause for some reason Alpine hasn't sent me any checks from day one
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nice install....Been thinking about this for a while. But not sure how long i will keep the car. Bored as hell with my tl.
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these damn airunners are hot. let me see if i can ask my mommy to buy these for me.
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still waiting for a video
Old 05-28-2009, 11:06 AM
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Aesthetics??? I say you put a few stuffed animals on the amp racks instead and sell the PDXs to me!

+1 where's the video? It's a tough job being cool on azine
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Damn... you say tomato and I say tomatoe... I'm from the BRONX... we make shit up as we go... LOL

I'll try to get something done once I receive my controller back from Dakota...
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Old 05-28-2009, 08:32 PM
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Alex (infamous) where are you????? Word on the street is that you getting major work done to the WDP....

Thanks again fellas
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Congrats on your install man. If you love it its all that counts. I don't mean to rain on your parade in any way, but am I the only one that doesn't like the TL so low? I don't know..something just doesn't strike me right about seeing it like that. Again, not taking away from anything OP, I just don't like the style.
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Originally Posted by 218TL
I don't mean to rain on your parade in any way, but am I the only one that doesn't like the TL so low?
Yes. You are alone in this crazed thinking.


Rodney, did you have to modify anything to get the struts in? It looks like a very simple install. Too simple to be true, actually. If all I need is $3gs and some time to bolt up, I think I've changed my mind about buying Teins.
Now, where the hell am I going to mount all this shit and still have a monster sound system.....? I can't give up the sound.

This might be the drawback to the 'too good to be true' saying.
Old 05-29-2009, 12:19 AM
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WE NEED VIDEOS! I want to do an air setup but dont wanna mess with the warranty and it's more expensive. Thumbsup to you.
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very nice air setups are always a sight to see
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Originally Posted by Rob RiL
Yes. You are alone in this crazed thinking.


Rodney, did you have to modify anything to get the struts in? It looks like a very simple install. Too simple to be true, actually. If all I need is $3gs and some time to bolt up, I think I've changed my mind about buying Teins.
Now, where the hell am I going to mount all this shit and still have a monster sound system.....? I can't give up the sound.

This might be the drawback to the 'too good to be true' saying.
Nothing was modified... all I had to do is remove two 10mm bolts (one on each front strut tower) because I purchased the kit made for the '03-'07 Accord Sedan and their strut mount is a little different.

I also recommend you get the RV-6 Strut bar... it gives you the ability to change the dampening without any issues...

The kit isn't 3Gs... it's over 4Gs...

To install the kit all you need to know is how to properly install fittings (teflon them properly without over-tightening) , running air lines and then just install the struts...

Do it guys ...
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The entire air setup hardware is in the spare tire well... all I gave up was the spare tire... which I did already over a year ago...

I illustrated the setup in the first post... pancake tank, solenoid valve assembly and compressors...
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Originally Posted by rodneyc77
Nothing was modified... all I had to do is remove two 10mm bolts (one on each front strut tower) because I purchased the kit made for the '03-'07 Accord Sedan and their strut mount is a little different.

I also recommend you get the RV-6 Strut bar... it gives you the ability to change the dampening without any issues...

The kit isn't 3Gs... it's over 4Gs...

To install the kit all you need to know is how to properly install fittings (teflon them properly without over-tightening) , running air lines and then just install the struts...

Do it guys ...

Doesn't seem too bad. I had a custom truck before the TL and was planning a bag setup but it was going to cost a fortune to do it right. Everything had to be modified in order to lay frame.

The TL looks sort of easy to do. I think I'll go with Tein for now. 1G is a lot easier than over 4Gs.
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dude c'mon grab some sort of cellphone that records video, then email the damn thing to me.... you got my number text me I will reply with the email address then I will upload the video to youtube... I wanna see this bitch rise and fall
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Looks good man, I like the way you setup the trunk stuff neatly together like that. What compressors are you running and it looks like you can get that front a lot lower. Start hacking stuff up to make it happen
Old 05-31-2009, 10:14 PM
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damm nice sicckkk thats how u suppose to roll in nyc lolll..

rodney u the man bro keep it up!!!!
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I'm using Viair 380C Compressors...

The front can't go any lower because the upper control arm is stopped from moving by the frame of the car...

Personally, I don't want it any lower cause the fender and edge of the 17" wheels are even... So with 19s I'll be tucked a little...
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those rims gotta get here already!!
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Originally Posted by rodneyc77
I'm using Viair 380C Compressors...

The front can't go any lower because the upper control arm is stopped from moving by the frame of the car...

Personally, I don't want it any lower cause the fender and edge of the 17" wheels are even... So with 19s I'll be tucked a little...
Got any straight side shots? There's definitely reverse rake, notch out the frame rail and make it sit even or forward raked, it'll be so much hotter especially when on some proper wheels
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Originally Posted by turbo7387
Got any straight side shots? There's definitely reverse rake, notch out the frame rail and make it sit even or forward raked, it'll be so much hotter especially when on some proper wheels
To be honest... when it's on the 5 psi all around... the side skirts are completely even or parallel with the ground. So the drop is even front and back... what makes it look like a "reverse rake" is the difference in fender arch front to back... the front has a more profound radius than the rear like most cars...

What will really do it would be radiusing the rear fenders about 1"... and then it'll be "money"...

PS: I will never hack up the frame of a car just to get a little lower...
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Originally Posted by rodneyc77
To be honest... when it's on the 5 psi all around... the side skirts are completely even or parallel with the ground. So the drop is even front and back... what makes it look like a "reverse rake" is the difference in fender arch front to back... the front has a more profound radius than the rear like most cars...

What will really do it would be radiusing the rear fenders about 1"... and then it'll be "money"...

PS: I will never hack up the frame of a car just to get a little lower...
Well the skirts may be even but the appearance of reverse rake will still be there and only be exaggerated with bigger wheels as your rears will probably be close to or tucking rim while the fronts won't come close. I like the idea of making the rear fenders an inch bigger in radius, never thought about something like that. Technically, the car is a unibody so there isn't a frame, it's just the frame rail and you can notch it out and weld a pipe cut in half where you notch it and nothing will change but being able to get the fronts a good amount lower
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check it out in action
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OMFG YOU FINALLY DID IT!!!!!! Good shit,can't wait to see this bad boy in person!!!!
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Thanks Kels... It was real cool chillin with you yesterday... I hope you're not rubbing any more... ... I'll see you later today

Damn... that video even got the dent on the door I received on Sunday...
Old 06-03-2009, 08:58 PM
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Nice dent . Sorry, but it stuck out like a sore thumb. Set up looks great in action.
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video was awesome but wth were you near a softball field thats a big old dent... take off the door panel and pop it back out
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very nicely done! welcome to the club cool guy
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Thanks playa...
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Damn...that is nicely TUGGED
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I've been getting a lot of PMs asking what other options did I get with the kit... so I'm going to list it here...



1. Basic kit as listed in my first post, but with the Pancake tank option #2889

2.. Dakota Digital/ A.R.H.C. Kit (Pressure & Height Based) With Air Management #2911

3. Dakota Digital/ A.R.H.C. Remote Control Kit #2930

4. 1/8″ Air In Valve #2834

5. Additional Compressor Viair 380C

6. 3/8″ Slow Down -Adjustable #2862 (4 each)

7. Tank Gauge - Threads bottom #2840

8. 5 Port Block (3) 1/4″, (2) 1/8″ #2836

9. Plus all different fitting from a local shop cause I wanted my install a certain way... I didn't use 90 % of the fitting provided in the kit...
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^^^ Baller, and wheels at the same time damn. I can say that all the above items cost close to about 7k cause thats what i estimated it to be when i was looking to do the same setup. Rodney you are the man and setting the standard for balla setups. Make all the Hawaii guys small game. I can only wish to have a sick car like you.
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Thanks man... I appreciate it...

But I'm far from a baller... I just saved money for a few years...
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Damn straight fucking sick!!

Rodney is going to be kill em at shows!!

Lost for words man, that is just fucking silly sick.
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Yeah, impressive shiz! You always find ways to out do yourself...


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