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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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Well I'd be willing to offer up my oven to black out my headlights but don't know what the consequences would be of that... Anyone know? I mean whats the worst that could happen... besides melting it ha ha

There are actually a few bad experiences that guys on the forums have had with baking their headlights.....I've seen a few ugly pics where the clear front cover basically becomes frosted looking (and it ain't pretty!).
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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Don't feel like reading everything thats been posted since I last checked. Anybody going to uni tonight? I know matt isn't I talked to him
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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If my cousin wants to go, ill take her and we will cruise down.
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 05TLRIDER
No, it was silver. I told my buddy that I was at the gym with that I wanted to find out who he is, because he has cleared lights, which my TL desparately wants!!!
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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my box shook apart, so i had to buy a new box.. then i saw that rockford fosgates were 2 for 1 at ultimate, so i picked up some p1's.. this was all my money though, so i couldn't have them install the shit.. is it easy to do my self? the amp power cords and everything are all ready set up, just need to attach the amp to the box, and put the subs in the box.. then hook the amp up to all the power and signal wires
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Slepybear
my box shook apart, so i had to buy a new box.. then i saw that rockford fosgates were 2 for 1 at ultimate, so i picked up some p1's.. this was all my money though, so i couldn't have them install the shit.. is it easy to do my self? the amp power cords and everything are all ready set up, just need to attach the amp to the box, and put the subs in the box.. then hook the amp up to all the power and signal wires

Yes, this is easy.

Had a BBQ yesterday 'cause the 'rents were in town, then went out today and bought a bunch of new lights and furniture. I guess we need to have another party!
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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ended up going to best buy.. they did it so much better then circuit city did, if they were still in buisness i'd yell at them.. but it's very professional looking now, and worth the money spent..

party at josh's!!
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Slepybear
ended up going to best buy.. they did it so much better then circuit city did, if they were still in buisness i'd yell at them.. but it's very professional looking now, and worth the money spent..

party at josh's!!
Which Best Buy did you go to?

I think having a party at Josh's is a good idea so we can check out his new lights and furniture
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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the one in woodbury..
circuit city screw the amp in sideways in the middle of my trunk, didn't give it enough wire to do anything, and were just chincey and lame..
best buy did what i asked, putting the amp on top or behind the box, they choose on top, theyy also secured all the wires together, not just let them hang out all over the place. it looks and sounds so much better then my old set up too... and i already got the cops called on me for it. i got off work and was showing it to my mom, and someone called it in i guess
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Slepybear
the one in woodbury..
circuit city screw the amp in sideways in the middle of my trunk, didn't give it enough wire to do anything, and were just chincey and lame..
best buy did what i asked, putting the amp on top or behind the box, they choose on top, theyy also secured all the wires together, not just let them hang out all over the place. it looks and sounds so much better then my old set up too... and i already got the cops called on me for it. i got off work and was showing it to my mom, and someone called it in i guess
It's technically located in Oakdale now, not Woodbury haha That's the store I work at. Who installed your set-up (Scott, John or Chris)?
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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What circuit city? They been out of business for months
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by GLowrdr
Looks like a nice DD.

Answer your phone homo.

You make me come on this FWD plaged site to get a hold of you.


About the oven and headlights. I did that to my Camaro to black the headlights out. 20-25 min at 220 did the trick.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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circuit city installed it like last winter, and it was a pain in my ass every day since then..
and yeah, the oakdale one, but it is right on the edge.. but i forget who installed it, but he did a real god job and was nice
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Slepybear
the one in woodbury..
circuit city screw the amp in sideways in the middle of my trunk, didn't give it enough wire to do anything, and were just chincey and lame..
best buy did what i asked, putting the amp on top or behind the box, they choose on top, theyy also secured all the wires together, not just let them hang out all over the place. it looks and sounds so much better then my old set up too... and i already got the cops called on me for it. i got off work and was showing it to my mom, and someone called it in i guess
Wow, people must really be bored to go and call the cops on someone for something like that.

What the heck happens when the cop comes anyways? They just tell you to turn it down or what?
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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Did anyone go to the Minnesota Sport Compacts (MNSC) Spring Opener yesterday? I forgot all about it 'til now. I bet there wasn't a good turnout because it was rainy and cloudy the entire day.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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^it got postponed due to weather
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by GLowrdr
That looks like the one I saw......who's is it? Yours GLow?



Actually I just realized the pictured one doesn't have aspec wheels.....the one I saw does. Hmmm......
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Anybody been following the turbo'd TL thread?! I was just catching up on it and it looks like there are 2 now (well one blew the tranny, so I guess one).

There is one that put down 343 whp and 333 ft-lbs at 6 psi and the other (the blown tranny one) put down 426 whp and 390 ft-lbs at 10 psi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The thread is absolutely ridiculous to read, but simply amazing results!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They want to make it a kit and sell it.......so I'm thinking an order for my supercharger might be on hold for a couple months
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ts_vaj
Wow, people must really be bored to go and call the cops on someone for something like that.

What the heck happens when the cop comes anyways? They just tell you to turn it down or what?
they might be able to give you a noise ordinance..
but the cop came up my street just after i turned it off.. so he rolled up real slow in front of my house, i was stepping out of my car, we made a real awkward eye contact, and then he kept going.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 02:09 AM
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when is it going to be than?
i was busy that day so i didn't even know


Originally Posted by WannabeG
^it got postponed due to weather
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 02:11 AM
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i would like to come to that meet so let me now on the updates


Originally Posted by Razzi
looks like we better have meets and revitalize the Acura spirit before all you guys decide to sell leaving only me, slappy and jano with TLs.

so im thinking let's have a really really big one mid july ish? it's far enough that people can make room in their calendar and move stuff around, date is still tentative but roughly around there?
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 02:17 AM
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i think i've seen your car around before or someone else's.
theres one that works at walgreens on white bear and larpenter. has the a-spec lip all around and has the spoiler wondering if thats you?


Originally Posted by 05TLRIDER
Anybody been following the turbo'd TL thread?! I was just catching up on it and it looks like there are 2 now (well one blew the tranny, so I guess one).

There is one that put down 343 whp and 333 ft-lbs at 6 psi and the other (the blown tranny one) put down 426 whp and 390 ft-lbs at 10 psi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The thread is absolutely ridiculous to read, but simply amazing results!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They want to make it a kit and sell it.......so I'm thinking an order for my supercharger might be on hold for a couple months
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 06:39 AM
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Woah where did this guy come from I don't remember you
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by tl_a_spec
i think i've seen your car around before or someone else's.
theres one that works at walgreens on white bear and larpenter. has the a-spec lip all around and has the spoiler wondering if thats you?

Nope....that's definitely not me. I'm usually either in Minneapolis (work) or somewhere in Woodbury (live there). Plus, I don't have the spoiler, I only have the lip on the rear deck.

I did see Slepybear last night on my way home from work.....pretty sure he looked right at me (intersection of Radio and Pioneer about 10 to 6 last night.....Slepy?)
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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So when and where is the next meet going to be?! Gotta see if I have time to finally install my RSB and if the GB on the XLR8 exhaust comes soon enough I'll have that on too!
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackuraTL
Woah where did this guy come from I don't remember you
St Paul, duh!
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 05TLRIDER
So when and where is the next meet going to be?! Gotta see if I have time to finally install my RSB and if the GB on the XLR8 exhaust comes soon enough I'll have that on too!
Razzi, when are you going to plan the next meet for?

I propose that we get the young'uns to plan the next meet.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 05TLRIDER
Nope....that's definitely not me. I'm usually either in Minneapolis (work) or somewhere in Woodbury (live there). Plus, I don't have the spoiler, I only have the lip on the rear deck.

I did see Slepybear last night on my way home from work.....pretty sure he looked right at me (intersection of Radio and Pioneer about 10 to 6 last night.....Slepy?)
haha, yeah that was me, i always look at every tl and tsx i see, but then i recognized your rims from your avvy, thought it was you
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackuraTL
Woah where did this guy come from I don't remember you

if your talkin about me i'm kind of new here. i haven't really talked to anyone here so maybe thats why lol.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Slepybear
haha, yeah that was me, i always look at every tl and tsx i see, but then i recognized your rims from your avvy, thought it was you
Funny, cause I do the same thing. Your the first one I've seen on the road that I know though (well at least know who you are anyways )
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 05TLRIDER
Funny, cause I do the same thing. Your the first one I've seen on the road that I know though (well at least know who you are anyways )

about a month ago i saw a black tl like yours coming out of a bp gas station on white bear, was that you?
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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Brian!
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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Funniest tags for a car forum ever,

0203, 08w60sep200x, air, breaking, cold, egr, front, fujita, hydro, intake, law, lip, living, lock, scratched, snow, windshield, wrx
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by tl_a_spec
about a month ago i saw a black tl like yours coming out of a bp gas station on white bear, was that you?


Could have been I suppose......no guarantees though
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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Hey guys, I need help planning my exhaust system set-up. Here's the URL to my thread I started for it: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...4#post10974974

Read the thread and let me know what you guys think is the best set-up to go with that will produce good sound and power. Thanks!
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Carmodifier
Hey guys, I need help planning my exhaust system set-up. Here's the URL to my thread I started for it: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...4#post10974974

Read the thread and let me know what you guys think is the best set-up to go with that will produce good sound and power. Thanks!
Unless you are putting on headers and a test pipe, don't expect much in the way of performance from the exhaust on your car. Think of it as an expensive noise maker.
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by asujosh1
Unless you are putting on headers and a test pipe, don't expect much in the way of performance from the exhaust on your car. Think of it as an expensive noise maker.
I do plan to put on headers. I've heard that a straight pipe is better performance wise than a test pipe. What would you recommend?
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Carmodifier
I do plan to put on headers. I've heard that a straight pipe is better performance wise than a test pipe. What would you recommend?
A test pipe is just a piece of pipe instead of a cat, which is what I am assuming you are referring to as a 'straight pipe', so if my assumptions are correct, you can get either.
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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Anybody on here use MAPerformance to install anything on their TL?
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 02:02 AM
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We put long tube headers and full catback exhaust on my moms 08 silverado 6.0.

Holy balls that thing PULLS on the freeway.
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