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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 10:18 AM
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New TL!

Hey folks, just saying hi, I bought a 2012 TL and I pick it up on Saturday!

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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 10:22 AM
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 11:08 AM
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Well, since we pick the car up tomorrow, I don't have pics yet. Any suggestions on mods or customizations to the car? Like different shift-knobs (auto) or tweaks and settings to the entertainment system?
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 11:15 AM
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 11:18 AM
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Browse around the Performance Parts & Modifications and Photo Gallery subforums in the 4G section for ideas. Lip kit and color matching grill and rear trim piece are popular items for appearance mods.

You will have 2 key fobs that can be customized individually thru your MID... like seating position and mirrors, lock and unlock functions and etc.

TL is a good car with great value in my opinion and I think you will enjoy it quite a bit. Have fun!
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 11:24 AM
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Congrats!

Ebay roof spoiler is a simple and inexpensive mod that I think looks good on the 4G.
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 11:43 AM
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Thanks for the tips. Sorry there's no pics yet...
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 11:44 AM
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Welcome aboard, can't wait for some pics
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 08:38 AM
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on your purchase. I'd definitely get the windows tinted. Everything else to taste and budget.
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 09:40 AM
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Congrats on the purchase, and welcome to the UA8 UA9 family!!!
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 09:05 AM
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I can't seem to post photos-- don't know why. Anyway, the windows are tinted already. I did a search here and the car basically looks exactly the same as this one:



I'm considering getting a remote starter as well as a dash cam. Any reason why I should not get a non-OEM starter? I was looking at some yesterday at a Chinese mall...

donq

I meant that I was unable to upload photos, obviously I can link them... :-P

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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 11:36 AM
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Use photobucket or something similar to post photos.

Congrats on the car. First mods I did for my '14 CBP was lip kit and rear roof spoiler. Next is wheels and suspension for me.

Some people do have the auto start but it's not like aftermarket kits because once you get in. It shuts down and then you have to restart your car again. Unlike aftermarket kits where you just hop in and go. I don't have one but I'm sure a few others can chime in.

Enjoy! There's plenty of info on here.
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 11:46 AM
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Congrats on the new TL.... If it is exactly like the picture you posted, I am guessing it is a FWD with the tech package in graphite luster metallic???
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 05:48 PM
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Congrats Don-nice looking ride.


Open a free PhotoBucket.com account. Then download your photos there. You can then copy the IMG code and paste that here to post pictures.
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 05:58 PM
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congrats
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 07:15 PM
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Nice color. Congrats.
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 07:49 PM
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Actually, it's an AWD. I'm thinking of replacing the shift knob (for automatic), but all the aftermarket ones have the button on the top. Would you guys have any concerns with that? I've noticed that I like to rest my arm on the knob while using the navigation...

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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 08:28 PM
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Congrats on your new acquisition, enjoy the ride.
Be safe
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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 01:58 PM
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I finally have some pics from the ad:





It's an AWD tech. Still messing with the settings a bit. What do you think?

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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 02:17 PM
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Congrats!! Hopefully she brings you many miles and many smiles!
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Old Apr 7, 2014 | 03:59 PM
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Donq,
Super-sweet ride brother!
Drive her in the best of health.

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Old Apr 7, 2014 | 04:53 PM
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Enjoy the ride! I just got mine Saturday and keep looking for reasons to go drive somehwere.
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Old Apr 7, 2014 | 09:20 PM
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congratz beautiful!!
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Old Apr 7, 2014 | 11:49 PM
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Very nice!!
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 08:34 AM
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Congrats on the purchase. Really nice ride there donq!!
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