De-modifying: back to stock - in progess

Old 10-19-2006, 01:34 AM
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De-modifying: back to stock - in progess

sad to say but i am changing the TL back to stock.... it's going to be a long and slow process but eventually the car will be stock.. so far, i've taken the ground control coilovers off and took the racinghart wheels off... i bought some oem 17 inch tsx wheels instead of putting the stock 15s on.. if any of you guys are interested in any of my aftermarket parts, PM me with your offers... i don't plan to sell all my parts, but if the price is right, i will part with them.. PS.. i plan to keep the TL forever..


Old 10-19-2006, 01:56 AM
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why are you returning it to stock? You have one of the hottest TLs on here
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Yeah, not to mention your company name! Dibs on kit (unless I get the Value Sports one), eyeline (unless I get the Azect one), and your tails!

~Cheers~

P.S. Sorry for being such a vulture, hehe.
Old 10-19-2006, 04:36 AM
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I like that grille.... you have PM
Old 10-19-2006, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by desired_speeds
why are you returning it to stock? You have one of the hottest TLs on here
i like the TL fixed up, but i need to have a daily driver.. i decided to fix up the lexus again and keep the TL as the "normal car". i'm done with the TL project so i'm moving on to the GS..
Old 10-19-2006, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Go90go
Yeah, not to mention your company name! Dibs on kit (unless I get the Value Sports one), eyeline (unless I get the Azect one), and your tails!

~Cheers~

P.S. Sorry for being such a vulture, hehe.
hahaha.. pick away.. hahaha.. PM me if you are really interested in the kit/eyelids..
Old 10-19-2006, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Petie
I like that grille.... you have PM
grille pending sale...
Old 10-19-2006, 08:05 AM
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I am thinking of changing my car back to stock too. Im tired of my low car and the body kit
Old 10-19-2006, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by TLBaller
I am thinking of changing my car back to stock too. Im tired of my low car and the body kit
damn.. maybe another 1 gen going back to stock... what a sad week..
Old 10-19-2006, 08:33 AM
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tlxracer watever u can sellme ur eyelids, sideskirts, lip kit bumper i will buy
Old 10-19-2006, 10:34 AM
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wow...... and here I am about to mod mine. lol
Old 10-19-2006, 07:30 PM
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say it aint so! the tsx rims look good on your car and it still looks dropped [lil wheel gap] even thou you took off your GCs. i just hope that you will still visit the boards and keep us updated on your lexus. id love to see your creation on that.

btw, are you still gonna produce the rear roof wing?
-till next time
Old 10-19-2006, 07:52 PM
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Can we get a pick of this "rear roof wing"? Sounds very interesting.
Old 10-19-2006, 09:34 PM
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Let me also add to the disdain in this thread. This is indeed a shame. I am going to PM you right away. I too, would like to see the Rear roof wing!
Old 10-19-2006, 10:07 PM
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sorry guys.. i don't plan to make the roof spoiler..

all PMs responded..
Old 11-01-2006, 11:42 PM
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UPDATE:

bodykit is off the car now..
also the stock grille.. (thanks Petie)
also took the dual exhausts off and now back to the stock muffler...

photos from my crappy camera phone...



i'll take some better photos soon...
Old 11-01-2006, 11:56 PM
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Petie.. clear your PM.. your mailbox is full....
Old 11-02-2006, 02:26 AM
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how abou thte tail lights.heh
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Isn't this like putting your kitchen back to the way it was before you remodeled it? I guess not, since the Acuras were sweet the day they were born.

I feel the pain of the board, yet mine is completely stock because I don't have a mechanical bone in my body. Good luck returning it to its original state. May the force be with you. A powerful ally it is.
Old 11-02-2006, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by TLxRaCeR
Petie.. clear your PM.. your mailbox is full....
All clear.... sorry bout that


Check out that exhaust!
Old 11-03-2006, 12:33 PM
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I bet you will now appreciate the stock smooth ride and not worry about your kits being ripped off going over shit
Old 11-03-2006, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by TLBaller
I bet you will now appreciate the stock smooth ride and not worry about your kits being ripped off going over shit
So TLBaller when are you going to start de-modding??
Old 11-04-2006, 01:53 AM
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no clue but it wont be too long.. or will it?
Old 11-06-2006, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by TLBaller
no clue but it wont be too long.. or will it?
I'm sure you saw this coming. lol. Dude if you plan to part with your kit you better believe that I'll be all over it if you wanna sell it. Grille, skirts, and rear ill take it all. that is if you wanna get rid of it

I think i sent you a pm about that a few years ago too. lol. again

TLxRacer sorry to hear about the de-mod, but its nice to hear that you plan on keeping the TL forever! Show us pics of the Lex
Old 11-06-2006, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 982.5TL
TLxRacer sorry to hear about the de-mod, but its nice to hear that you plan on keeping the TL forever! Show us pics of the Lex
a one point, i was de-moddifying my GS also.. i don't plan to go all out on fixing up the GS.. i just want it to look decent..


here are the parts i have/had:
1. l-tuned grille - sold
2. led side mirror caps - sold
3. junction-produce (sonar) led red/clear tail lamps -sold
4. cheapy intake w/ k&n filter - sold
5. torquemaster spark plugs
6. clear bumper lens with polarg hyper white bulds all around
7. l-tuned shocks - put back on car last month
8. daizen lowering springs (2.9 inch drop) - put back on last month
9. custom dual tanabe racing medalions bolt on mufflers - sold
10. wheels/tires, i just had the racing harts from the TL on it since i wasn't driving the TL - pending sale
11. Audio- stock navigation with mark levinson premium sound +
- fosgate P2 12"sub
- forgate old school 400watt amp
- fosgate amp kit
- fosgate diversity tv antenna
- performance tekinque tv tuner
- raw 5 inch lcd screen
- playstation 2
- power invertor

sorry i never documented the GS progress with photos.. here are some photos that i do have..

before lowering

after lowering

led tail lamps

tanabe exhausts

led mirror caps

audio/video

Old 11-06-2006, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by TLBaller
I bet you will now appreciate the stock smooth ride and not worry about your kits being ripped off going over shit
hate the body roll though!

Originally Posted by BrotherDavid
Isn't this like putting your kitchen back to the way it was before you remodeled it? I guess not, since the Acuras were sweet the day they were born.

I feel the pain of the board, yet mine is completely stock because I don't have a mechanical bone in my body. Good luck returning it to its original state. May the force be with you. A powerful ally it is.
haha.. thanks
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Originally Posted by TLxRaCeR
sorry i never documented the GS progress with photos.. here are some photos that i do have..

before lowering

after lowering

led tail lamps

tanabe exhausts

led mirror caps

audio/video

You should have went vip styled with that shit. oh and that rockford amp IS old school!! Now THAT is a high quality amp! I have that same amp but 800a2. I'm looking for the same one but bd1000
Old 11-06-2006, 06:33 PM
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Kamlung should be all over your kit, he must be sleeping. I would have thrown a junction produce kit on that GS a long time ago with some Work Wheels ..yummy
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vip style.. of course i like that style.. unfortunatly i don't have the luxury of dumping +10 grand on fixing up the GS.. if i did, i'd rather trade it in for a new M45 or just turbo the GS..
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
Kamlung should be all over your kit, he must be sleeping. I would have thrown a junction produce kit on that GS a long time ago with some Work Wheels ..yummy
love the kit.. unfortunately i can't justify dumping MORE money into my TL.. i rather save up for a new car...
Old 11-06-2006, 11:48 PM
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yeah i think im done spending money on this pos
Old 11-07-2006, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by TLBaller
yeah i think im done spending money on this pos
i don't think its a POS... i love the car... but i don't want to drop anymore money right now.. have different priorities... but balla if u want to sell me your skirts and rear.. ill be first one in line...
Old 11-07-2006, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by TLBaller
yeah i think im done spending money on this pos
damn.. so harsh with your words.. i'm pretty sure your car has treated you well.. mine has for sure.. honestly, i enjoy the TL more than i do the GS, probably since i dumped so much money on the TL and it has sentimental value...
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Originally Posted by TLBaller
You should have went vip styled with that shit. oh and that rockford amp IS old school!! Now THAT is a high quality amp! I have that same amp but 800a2. I'm looking for the same one but bd1000
haha.. glad you like my amp.. most people look at it and think i went cheap with the amp (although i DID go cheap with the P2 sub, should of gotten the T1 series).. i had the fosgate P4002 for a little bit but i returned it.. it didn't seem to bump like my old school amp.. GL on finding the bd1000..
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for the people that don't know how my TL used to look like or is curious, here is a pix..

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i haven't seen that pic before, MORE PIX please!!!
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Originally Posted by TLxRaCeR
for the people that don't know how my TL used to look like or is curious, here is a pix..

damn son now dats a sexy TL i want mine to be looking similar i need dem side skirts and rear bumper dats all!!!
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I want to see your front end.
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Wtb

I'm interested in your eyelids and your grille....How much would each part cost me?
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damn tlx.. what happened. I have not been here for a month or so and this is what your do??? lol.. well your car was awesome. I still have the eyelids i purchased in my trunk.. never got around to installing them..LOL.. the car needs a to be repainted but now im thinking about getting a small truck. I need one for running errands. Oh well, ill see what happens.

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