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Old 10-27-2021, 11:45 PM
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2021 A Spec - AKA Stormtrooper build...

Those who know me in the past I have continue my custom carbon fiber theme...





















































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11-18-2021, 10:16 AM
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Old 10-28-2021, 05:33 AM
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Those are delicious!
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Nice!!
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Wow. Nice mods man. Give us a review on the sprint booster. Also the wheel looks amazing!
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Wow. Nice mods man. Give us a review on the sprint booster. Also the wheel looks amazing!
Firstly, this is a throttle controller so do not expect this as a ECU piggy back tuner like Ktuner or Hondata. But the Sprintbooster is a simple plug and play unit to free up the throttle butterfly. You can feel the difference during acceleration or while driving in motion, you can feel a slight kick when you change the settle from sport to race mode. So yes it worth the money if you are looking for something which you don’t want to spend X amount on a custom ktuner or other piggy back PNP module.
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Those are delicious!

Thank you!
Old 10-28-2021, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by CheeseyPoofs McNut
Nice!!
Thank you!
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Looks great!

@Steven Bell Here are your CF parts
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@CLtotheTL32 I'd definitely be interested in the lower rear diffuser and the front grill surround All of the other elements I've had wrapped in Carbon!
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
@CLtotheTL32 I'd definitely be interested in the lower rear diffuser and the front grill surround All of the other elements I've had wrapped in Carbon!
I should have some stuff ready soon. Spoiler, Rear License Plate Backing and Mirror Cap is good to go. Need to tweek the Grille Surrounding and working on the Fog Light Garnish.
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Alacantra trim over the guage cluster?

What phone holder is that?
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Originally Posted by liquidtsx
Alacantra trim over the guage cluster?

What phone holder is that?
I brought a "L" bracket at a local hardware store for $1 and added the ProClip phone holder.
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Absolutely gorgeous. 😍
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You're moving swiftly with the modifications!
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You're moving swiftly with the modifications!
Thanks! Adding the Type S front brake and LED steering wheel and I’m done for this year.
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Thanks! Adding the Type S front brake and LED steering wheel and I’m done for this year.
I recommend the large calipers. I definitely used them yesterday morning in the rain when someone decided to merge into my lane while trying to go around a bus.
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
I recommend the large calipers. I definitely used them yesterday morning in the rain when someone decided to merge into my lane while trying to go around a bus.
I will look into that in the future if Rotora makes them. But these Type S Caliper I got at the deal I can't pass by.
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could you please post all the specs on your wheels. I think they sit perfect!
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Originally Posted by GrumpyTLXguy
could you please post all the specs on your wheels. I think they sit perfect!
Just messaged you but here is my set up
19x8.5 with 45 offset but I added a 20mm spacer to flush against the fender well with 245-45-19
19x9.5 with 37 offset at 275-35-19

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Old 12-23-2021, 02:34 AM
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@KB1Spec that is one sick ride. One of the nicest I have seen.
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@KB1Spec that is one sick ride. One of the nicest I have seen.
Thanks! Been a long time AZ subscriber. I'll be posting more pics on my build progress.
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Originally Posted by E92Vancouver
@KB1Spec that is one sick ride. One of the nicest I have seen.
did you install the steering wheel yet? Would love to see installed pictures.
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Originally Posted by djhtsx
did you install the steering wheel yet? Would love to see installed pictures.
Not yet. The steering wheel they made was off a RDX. So the issue was installing the airbag. The vertical rods on the RDX are on a slight angle. Where as the vertical rod on the TLX are straight.
The reason why I am unable to send them the TLX steering wheel is due to export and the pandemic issue to oversea. As of right now I am trying to see what solution to make it fit.

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@KB1Spec how did you lower the car? Did you cut the springs or buy new ones? Deets please.
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Originally Posted by E92Vancouver
@KB1Spec how did you lower the car? Did you cut the springs or buy new ones? Deets please.
Currently BC Coilover have the set up for the TLX. I've talked to Eibach and Sprint Spring about 6 - 7 months ago and they were interested on doing a prototype of my vehicle but I declined as timing issue.
I have posted on Facebook forum to see who are interested and I think 1 person opt to do testing on Eibach once it had them ready. I know Tein have started but ETA is about 4-5 months.
H&R and RSR no plans which was about 6 months ago but might change now. Expect 6 -8 months for Eibach or Sprint to come out in the market.
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Added the MKDesign Element Carbon Fiber Gauge Visor trim and matted all the factory trims as well








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Nice it matches to all other cf trims.
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how was the install on the trim? I have yet to install mine. Looks like urs is a wrap as its a matte vs the gloss black real carbon accessory they have for the type s
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Originally Posted by TypeS22
how was the install on the trim? I have yet to install mine. Looks like urs is a wrap as its a matte vs the gloss black real carbon accessory they have for the type s
Installing the CF trim is easy. Just clips on the front 2 on the center console. On the doors you need to remove the door panel which is easy for me since I do it a lot for window tints. 2-3 screws and all clips. Remove the cable that holding the door latch.
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Originally Posted by KB1Spec
Not yet. The steering wheel they made was off a RDX. So the issue was installing the airbag. The vertical rods on the RDX are on a slight angle. Where as the vertical rod on the TLX are straight.
The reason why I am unable to send them the TLX steering wheel is due to export and the pandemic issue to oversea. As of right now I am trying to see what solution to make it fit.

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I was looking into this for my type s. I found a company in NYC that would do it. they said 8-10 weeks. I Told them id send them the steering wheel as I have a spare.
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Originally Posted by TypeS22
I was looking into this for my type s. I found a company in NYC that would do it. they said 8-10 weeks. I Told them id send them the steering wheel as I have a spare.
I was able to ship my spare one to the company who did my. They willing to do it for me for free this time as they do not have the TLX oversea. This time I am going to made them in matte carbon fiber.
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Originally Posted by KB1Spec
I was able to ship my spare one to the company who did my. They willing to do it for me for free this time as they do not have the TLX oversea. This time I am going to made them in matte carbon fiber.

Is the company overseas or in the US? and what are u going to do with the mdx one, How much did that one cost?
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Originally Posted by TypeS22
I was looking into this for my type s. I found a company in NYC that would do it. they said 8-10 weeks. I Told them id send them the steering wheel as I have a spare.

Are u getting urs redesigned like that custom rdx one? Or will u just have them add carbon to the top and bottom of ur aspec wheel
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Originally Posted by TypeS22
Are u getting urs redesigned like that custom rdx one? Or will u just have them add carbon to the top and bottom of ur aspec wheel
It will be the same as the one I had they made for the wrong vehicle but this time it will be Matte Carbon. Unfortunately, I have to ship them back the mistake of the steering wheel.
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