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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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just purchased a set like this:



I hope my Accord is welcome at your meets.
Absolutely the more the merrier. More food and cars. By the way nice wheels.
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by RL Chi-town
hola fellow Mid-West family
Welcome on board
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 10:11 PM
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Hi everyone Slapy you suck with the Cali shit. I am not going anywere so yea taht sucks. On a positive note my sweetness has been store all winter no road salt. Yes I agree can't wait for spring and summer. The smell of working on cars. Want to replace shocks and spring on my winter runner. If I canaffordit do some stuff on the sweetness too. Got to get some riding on my sled yet this winter if we get snow. Thas all for tonight be back tomorrow.
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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Hey my name is Ben new to this thread used to be on have a 2003 cl type s located in rochester mn and i am currently in the market for some aftermarket rims preferably 18 black with crome lip please pm me if you guys know of any for sale thanks
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jdmben3.2
Hey my name is Ben new to this thread used to be on have a 2003 cl type s located in rochester mn and i am currently in the market for some aftermarket rims preferably 18 black with crome lip please pm me if you guys know of any for sale thanks
Ho-lee She-it. Have you heard of punctuation? I don't know, but I think it might have been invented for a reason.

Anyway, welcome. Bring your CL S up to some meets.
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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Hey George - PM this kid for me will ya? theproblemkid21 He spotted your TL in my pics and he's asking all sorts of questions about your Konigs that I can't answer. lol.
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by jdmben3.2
Hey my name is Ben new to this thread used to be on have a 2003 cl type s located in rochester mn and i am currently in the market for some aftermarket rims preferably 18 black with crome lip please pm me if you guys know of any for sale thanks
Welcome aboard

It's always nice meeting a fellow CL owner, due to the fact that I am the only CL at the meets & cruises. Do you have any pics of your whip?
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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yes i do, will get some up soon, i am also in looking for a 03 tl front lip, and look forward to the spring time so i can bring it up to the meets thanks again
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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Hey George - PM this kid for me will ya? theproblemkid21 He spotted your TL in my pics and he's asking all sorts of questions about your Konigs that I can't answer. lol.
Hey glow I send him a PM. I also found some PM'S from him with the HEEL TOE logo, and they were F#$^&Y**P. Lets see what is his reply.
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Fun in the Snow

Hey Josh Matt
That was a blast in the Snow today. That is until the sherif showed up. Matt I would like to see the photos. Josh can't wait to see the video.
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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To cold there.
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 12:13 AM
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I'm fed up with getting lost in the truck all the time. My new toy should arrive tomorrow - bought the Garmin Nuvi 765T. Last years model, but still ranks top depending on which site you check out. Comes with lifetime traffic, bluetooth, FM transmitter, and all sorts of other fun stuff.
Can i ask where you picked that up? I am in the market for a GPS, and would like a Garmin.
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 06:57 AM
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http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-765T-4-...6238341&sr=8-1

This has a great list of features. I've been using it for a couple weeks now. Lifetime traffic is awesome, you get a free map update when you buy it so the map will be up to date for this year, the bluetooth works (I've read a lot of reviews that say otherwise, but I've had no issues).

Otherwise another that caught my eye was at costco. It's more of a basic model, but I think it was also around the $180-200 mark and came with lifetime map updates (which ends up being quarterly I believe). But it doesnt have bluetooth, traffic, and the lane guidance stuff if I remember correctly.

(BTW - you can buy lifetime map updates for any GPS for $125 from garmin, or about 75 on Amazon)
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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wtb lip and wheels

WTB : 18 rims 5x114.3 preferably black or type s rims and 03 tl front and rear lip cmon somebody has got to have these thanks - Ben
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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Saw a black 99-01 TL last night around 1 am on 35W going south with aftermarket headlights, they were blue. Was this any of you new guys?
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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Hey Guys! I just bought 2007 RDX. I was wondering which one is the best dealership to get my services at in terms of price and service. I live in Blaine so the Buerkle and the white bear dealerships are the closest. However, I am willing to drive further if they hav better prices or discounts. Thanks!
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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Welcome aboard. I live in CR, and we've got some people reppin Blaine as well.

Personally, I goto Beurkle. Not that I've been anywhere else, but I haven't been given a reason either I guess. Great service, on time, and decent rentals. They always give me a brand new car (had a TL and a TSX) - I've heard some horror stories about getting an old Acura trade-in at some places.

Another month and I'll be sporting the ride. For now I'm rocking the truck.
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 12:02 AM
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help finding parts???

Sup Acura owners.....I got a 99 tl thats stock as hell. Getting really bored & need to start hooking it up. Looking for 99-03 owners for some help with some parts and install locally.
Tail light, wing, & rims for now.
Hit me up with some info...
Much appreciated....peace
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 12:30 AM
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Hey Guys! I just bought 2007 RDX. I was wondering which one is the best dealership to get my services at in terms of price and service. I live in Blaine so the Buerkle and the white bear dealerships are the closest. However, I am willing to drive further if they hav better prices or discounts. Thanks!
Welcome! I have gone to both the Bloomington and White Bear dealerships. I prefer the Bloomington dealership well over White Bear. The White Bear dealership gave me terrible customer service! I actually got my CL off the Bloomington showroom floor back in '01.
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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Sup Acura owners.....I got a 99 tl thats stock as hell. Getting really bored & need to start hooking it up. Looking for 99-03 owners for some help with some parts and install locally.
Tail light, wing, & rims for now.
Hit me up with some info...
Much appreciated....peace

Do the work yourself. I haven't found a single place that does decent work or that I would trust with my car yet. I do everything myself, which has grown into regular maintenance, because dealerships are too expensive!
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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Do the work yourself. I haven't found a single place that does decent work or that I would trust with my car yet. I do everything myself, which has grown into regular maintenance, because dealerships are too expensive!
+1 on do it yourself. plus it is much more fun... and satisfying when you do it yourself
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by minnrdx
Hey Guys! I just bought 2007 RDX. I was wondering which one is the best dealership to get my services at in terms of price and service. I live in Blaine so the Buerkle and the white bear dealerships are the closest. However, I am willing to drive further if they hav better prices or discounts. Thanks!
I'm in blaine and I go to Buerkle for my servicing. I can't complain about Buerkle, I haven't had any problems with them.
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 07:34 AM
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Welcome all newbies I live in WBL and White Bear acura has been excellent for service. But I also do alot of the work my self because I enjoy it.
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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Hey Slepy great time at the snow race yesterday. Were is the web site to see the photos.
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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So spring fever has got me and I started running the numbers on what I need to do pretyt soon here...
Headlights- Housing and Bulbs-(OEM Housing and Kaixen 8500k HID)- $300
Hood- Carbon-fiber hood-(No need to paint, which is expensive)- $470 (Shipped)
Hood Shocks- (Mine are completely shot) - $35
Paint of JDM bumper ($300) and Grill- (estimated at $300)- $300

Total- $1170, or $1470 including the bumper. This gets my ack 100% up and running from the exterior standpoint


My winter tires are completely bald, and need to be replaced very soon, especially since I have another ice race this weekend. I found a set of steelies (same dimensions as my OEM winter rims), for $250(Hopefully I can talk him down) with winterforce tires that look like they have a good amount of tread left, and then found a place that said they would mount, balance, etc for $52, putting that up to $300 for my winter tires.


So there is my quick update of what I will be doing in the next couple of weeks...
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Slepybear
So spring fever has got me and I started running the numbers on what I need to do pretyt soon here...
Headlights- Housing and Bulbs-(OEM Housing and Kaixen 8500k HID)- $300
Hood- Carbon-fiber hood-(No need to paint, which is expensive)- $470 (Shipped)
Hood Shocks- (Mine are completely shot) - $35
Paint of JDM bumper ($300) and Grill- (estimated at $300)- $300

Total- $1170, or $1470 including the bumper. This gets my ack 100% up and running from the exterior standpoint


My winter tires are completely bald, and need to be replaced very soon, especially since I have another ice race this weekend. I found a set of steelies (same dimensions as my OEM winter rims), for $250(Hopefully I can talk him down) with winterforce tires that look like they have a good amount of tread left, and then found a place that said they would mount, balance, etc for $52, putting that up to $300 for my winter tires.


So there is my quick update of what I will be doing in the next couple of weeks...
Sounds great Slapy. When is the Race.
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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Sunday, the one josh was talking about.

And a lot of this work is going to be done at "Jorge's car and cookie shop", if that's alright with you. Some other minor things I need to get sorted out (might be good at your place) are...
-Figure out what is going on with my power steering pulley
-Flush power steering fluid and refill
-Change out spark plugs
-Figure out how to wire the JDM fogs into an OEMish setup
-Get JDM bumper on
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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Take pics, Matt!
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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Will do. You should make the trek up here and race the subi! You and josh could be team suabru
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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Just picked up a good set of headlight housings for $130, which is a steal.
And I just ordered some new hood struts for $35.
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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No Subaru racing. I have my moms Altima lol gets better mileage and doesnt burn so much oil.
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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Just got new winter tires ( a little late, but whatever, they'll last longer the next 2 or more winters)
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 06:11 AM
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Could any of you guys recommend a good and cheap place that can remove some scratches on my RDX? They are not deep but they do cheapen the car a bit. I am not a really a DIYer so that's why I am looking for a place. Thanks.
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 07:12 AM
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Could any of you guys recommend a good and cheap place that can remove some scratches on my RDX? They are not deep but they do cheapen the car a bit. I am not a really a DIYer so that's why I am looking for a place. Thanks.
I have done a lot of work with Heritage Auto Body right off Coon Rapids Blvd and 610. I have a full time job, but I also run a business with my father that does PC repair, and we happen to have them as a customer. With that said - I happen to know that they really do take the time and effort to make sure things are done right. Give them a call or just stop by. Otherwise you may also want to check like Perfect 10 or Buff 'n' Shine. They also do detailing/bugging jobs as well.
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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I have heard good things about Perfect 10 Car Wash but I have not been able to find it. Every time I type the address on google maps it sends me to a residential area. I know it is on County Road 10 but could you tell me where at?
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 08:46 AM
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Take county 10 past Northtown, it will be on the left side of the road just before you cross over 65.

Basically just take University towards Northtown. You can either take a left onto 10, and go down to the stoplights down by Batteries Plus and take a left there - Or you can just take the little service road back by Arby's, Mattress Giant and the Library all the way down to the carwash.
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by GLowrdr
Take county 10 past Northtown, it will be on the left side of the road just before you cross over 65.

Basically just take University towards Northtown. You can either take a left onto 10, and go down to the stoplights down by Batteries Plus and take a left there - Or you can just take the little service road back by Arby's, Mattress Giant and the Library all the way down to the carwash.
Getting on that frontage road kinda sucks plus where it curves is just covered with potholes. You can just stick on Old Cty Rd 10 and turn left at the next light. Perfect 10 and clock/computer repair shop sit on that intersection.
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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Guys - Do you know where I can find a DIY Carwash in the Twin Cities? I would like to find one close to the Blaine/Coon Rapids area. Thanks!
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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Closest for you will be right off University. Not sure of the cross street, but it will be down towards K-mart. It's right by some apartments.

Otherwise there is one off Coon Rapids Blvd (might be considered East River Road) just inside of Anoka on the left hand side (if your going into Anoka from CR)
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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Hey guys new guy here. I am in Woodbury. I have a 2004 White Diamond TL. It has a full Ron Jon body kit and S type tail lights. Recenlty I just bought some nice chrome 18s that I am waiting to install once the streets are clean. The other project is to finish up connecting the rear monitors with a playstation ........can't wait.
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