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Old 10-20-2011, 12:50 AM
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2012 Acura TL SH-AWD TECH
Pictures taken on delivery days. Have about 2000 km on the car right now and i absolutely love this car.


I am looking into replacing the current HID low beam with a brighter one. But i am not sure is it just a bulb replacement or do i have to go through the trouble to install a new ballast??
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Old 10-25-2011, 11:37 AM
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Very Nice & welcome to the club!
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Nice pickup Alien-congrats.
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Old 10-26-2011, 11:32 PM
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Thx Steven Bell
Now i just need the time to start some mods
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Nice ride can't wait to see what ur going to do to her.
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Old 01-09-2012, 11:40 PM
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First Mod to my car??
I think it looks so much better than the rubber paddles.


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Old 01-10-2012, 01:17 AM
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wait wtf you have an extra fog light button next to the vsa? do you not have a fog light switch right where the headlight switch is?
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Old 01-10-2012, 01:28 AM
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wait wtf you have an extra fog light button next to the vsa? do you not have a fog light switch right where the headlight switch is?
No..thats the headlight wash button
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Old 01-10-2012, 05:01 AM
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First Mod to my car??
I think it looks so much better than the rubber paddles.



These pedals look really good, i have them in my car and could'nt be happier with the looks,btw nice pick up and welcome to the club.
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Old 01-10-2012, 10:13 AM
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These pedals look really good, i have them in my car and could'nt be happier with the looks,btw nice pick up and welcome to the club.
I agree. Those would be a good place to start. Great car, btw.
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Old 01-10-2012, 11:14 AM
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I agree. Those would be a good place to start. Great car, btw.
Thanks guys, i really love those pedals, and its easy mod.
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Old 01-10-2012, 11:26 AM
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Congrats and nice upgrade on the pedals. Keep it up .
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nice congrats!
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Half year into owning this car and i absolutely love the it.

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Quick shot from iphone camera.
Weather has been terrible here in vancouver for the last couple of days, hope the rain can stop for a while.
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Looking good alien. I like your plate mod. Is your tl cbp color? nice pics!
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Looking good alien. I like your plate mod. Is your tl cbp color? nice pics!
Thanks, and yes it is cbp.
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Weather has been terrible here in vancouver for the last couple of days, hope the rain can stop for a while.
You shouldn't complain about the rain....you should see the sh*t we have here on the east coast with snow over the last few days, our roads are covered with salt and sand/dirt. Its not like I drive my TL in the winter but still, I just can't wait for the decent weather to return so I can drive this car again...I am having major withdrawals!
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While the weather cleared up, finally had the chance to wash the car.
First wash since December

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Old 02-07-2012, 12:10 AM
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maybe go with a drop and add some wheel spacers.
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Old 02-13-2012, 11:00 PM
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First Mod to my car??
I think it looks so much better than the rubber paddles.


Where did you pick the pedals up? I am still looking for a set that will not brake the bank!
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Originally Posted by alienstudio
While the weather cleared up, finally had the chance to wash the car.
First wash since December

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horrible pic and i shouldnt be talking since all of mine are taking with my iphone lol,but its amazing how that black still looks so bright and new i think im going with black for my next car..great ride
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i took the picture with my iPhone, i was too lazy to take out my dslr.
black looks nice but it comes with a lot of care.
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Nice weather = Car wash
Roof lip came in today. Going to put it on within a couple of days.
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Wait, the Canadian 2012 SH-AWD still has the Quad-Tip? Ah, no. You added them... Seeing that now.
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Old 03-10-2012, 09:47 AM
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quad tip looks great on ur car ... i dont know why they did away with them for the face lift ..
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Old 03-10-2012, 11:31 AM
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They really should have kept the quad tips for the 2012 SH-AWD - they look GREAT!
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i agree tips look real good on '12

ur house hold has great taste in cars if i get rid of my '12 in a few yrs im gonna try and get into one of those 7 series. they are great looking machines
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Originally Posted by TinyRK
Wait, the Canadian 2012 SH-AWD still has the Quad-Tip? Ah, no. You added them... Seeing that now.
Yep, the previous owner went with the ATLP, so he was willing to give it up on those quad tips.
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quad tip looks great on ur car ... i dont know why they did away with them for the face lift ..
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They really should have kept the quad tips for the 2012 SH-AWD - they look GREAT!
THEY REALLY SHOULD HAVE KEPT IT. I know a lot of '12 owners are wanting for quad tips.
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i agree tips look real good on '12
Give the '12 a more aggressive look at the rear with the quad tips.
ur house hold has great taste in cars if i get rid of my '12 in a few yrs im gonna try and get into one of those 7 series. they are great looking machines
The 7 series is a great car, and handles pretty good for a car in this size segment.
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sick car, and yea the quad tips are so much nicer
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Where did you pick the pedals up? I am still looking for a set that will not brake the bank!

Where did u get the pedals from?
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Old 03-31-2012, 11:12 PM
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Where did u get the pedals from?
I got it off from a friend of mine
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My car finally hit 5000km today.
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^ How's the car holding up? Any issues? BTW..any plans on selling the quad tips? I would buy them for sure. If you are not...do you know where I can get my hands on a set? TIA. Car looks nice!
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^ How's the car holding up? Any issues? BTW..any plans on selling the quad tips? I would buy them for sure. If you are not...do you know where I can get my hands on a set? TIA. Car looks nice!
The car is running very smoothly. No problems what so ever. As you would expect from Acura.
And no plans on selling the quads. They took forever to find.
Your best bet would be try asking any of the members here with aftermarket exhaust system. Some are willing to sell the quads.
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