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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 08:55 PM
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You bet

Here's the finished product. Should have these and my Jpipe installed tomorrow.


Nice lets see them on the car.
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by thefatcat
How about May 14th for a meet?

*Because that is the only weekend that currently works for me
This work's for me as well, it's my only open weekend in may as well. The blower will be installed by then, and possibly tuned as well.

Also who is considering going to the Milwaukee meet??
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 10:17 PM
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Here's the final product, Let me know what you guys think.
Here's a pic of the stock left light with the LED diffuser, on the right is my modded LED diffuser delete






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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 10:26 PM
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Those lights are sexy as hell, if you get bored and want to toy around with my headlights or taillights I wouldn't be opposed, haha
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 12:32 AM
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Looks very good!
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by WBA-01
This work's for me as well, it's my only open weekend in may as well. The blower will be installed by then, and possibly tuned as well.

Also who is considering going to the Milwaukee meet??
I plan on attending the Milwaukee meet If I get all my parts installed before then
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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Nate... Looks damn good homie!!!


Check out what came for me today!!!! If anyone knows where I can get them welded on for super duper, insane, crazy cheap... let me know!

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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 05:45 PM
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^oooo excited to see the way it sounds!
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d7...L/IMG_1582.jpg

They look great.
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil_Pineapple
Nate... Looks damn good homie!!!


Check out what came for me today!!!! If anyone knows where I can get them welded on for super duper, insane, crazy cheap... let me know!

Sweet ::tax refund from Uncle Sammy. Those will make some noise pollution.
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 07:13 PM
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Looking good Makana, are those going to be installed by next meet?

Jorge- did that ballast end up working for you?

I should finish or atleast start installing my LED bar this weekend, depends how busy Easter is.

Is May 14tg the next official meet for us?

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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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Do any of you have anyone you'd recommend for window tinting?

Yes. I just got mine done. I went with 40%. He's been doing it for years. Message me. Better than Ziebarts or whatever.
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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...If anyone knows where I can get them welded on for super duper, insane, crazy cheap... let me know!
Altra Muffler & Brake
2061 Coon Rapids Blvd NW
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 03:32 PM
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I went to midas and they told me that it would be too hard to do. The inlet for the mufflers are centered and 2.25". The pipe on the stock exhaust is 1.5" on one side and 2"on the other and they are offset. Full blown in applevalley was talking about getting reducers to make the 2.25" pipe fit the stock pipe. I don't know about that....

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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by nate_0022
Looking good Makana, are those going to be installed by next meet?

Jorge- did that ballast end up working for you?

I should finish or atleast start installing my LED bar this weekend, depends how busy Easter is.

Is May 14tg the next official meet for us?
Nate I just got it installed yes it works so far so good.
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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Might be a bit louder pretty soon here myself
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRMkG...eature=related
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 09:54 PM
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I thought you said your dad said nothing done to the car for a while.

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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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YEP! And I am breaking the rule lol this is the only thing i want to do to the car so I am just gonna do it haha
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 11:00 PM
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Thats how it starts. Thats going to lead you to the path of the Dark side young Padawan.
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 11:27 PM
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Let's start planning this next meet guys!!
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 01:14 AM
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Psh, Jorge, that would be easier if I actually had money to spend hahaha
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 01:50 AM
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Hey guys, I'm down for the next meet. The meet at Como park looks promising.
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 01:53 AM
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Hey nate_0022, what year are those TL-S tail lights -- can those fit on 05 TL's?
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 07:21 AM
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Hey nate_0022, what year are those TL-S tail lights -- can those fit on 05 TL's?
Type- S taillight are direct swap for year 04-08. The Type S tails come from 07-08 Type S
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Evil_Pineapple
I went to midas and they told me that it would be too hard to do. The inlet for the mufflers are centered and 2.25". The pipe on the stock exhaust is 1.5" on one side and 2"on the other and they are offset. Full blown in applevalley was talking about getting reducers to make the 2.25" pipe fit the stock pipe. I don't know about that....
It sounds like it is going from smaller to larger diameter, so it shouldn't cause any issues or additional back pressure. It should just plain work.
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by asujosh1
It sounds like it is going from smaller to larger diameter, so it shouldn't cause any issues or additional back pressure. It should just plain work.
You would think so, but the guy at Midas was talking about needing 6" of room behind the muffler to get it to attach to the pipe. He never even considered making a new pipe. Im going up to Alex exhaust in Alexandria on Saturday, if these guys can to do it then it cant be done and if anyone else does it it will be a hack job. Alex exhaust ONLY does exhaust. I got my stratus and my girls grand prix done there.
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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Shit, I would run from that Midas. He should be able to stretch a 2" pipe to fit 2.25" no problem.
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by WBA-01
This work's for me as well, it's my only open weekend in may as well. The blower will be installed by then, and possibly tuned as well.

Also who is considering going to the Milwaukee meet??
The 14th work for everyone it works for me. As long as I am out of my house the wife and kids are happy. As for Milwaukee we should see who is interested we could do a convoy of cars. It is a 4.5 hrs drive. we should talk about it the next meet.
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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How about trying out Hariett like we where going to do last meet but we didn"t because of flooding.
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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So the 14th it is? I'll take that day off work, tomorrow.
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by nate_0022
Type- S taillight are direct swap for year 04-08. The Type S tails come from 07-08 Type S
Okay cool. Thanks!
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by nate_0022
So the 14th it is? I'll take that day off work, tomorrow.
I am off tomorrow anyway what does tha have to do with the 14th.
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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What I was saying is tomorrow while I'm at work, I'll be sure to schedule the 14th of May off.
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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the 14th works for me ill take the day off
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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Anyone looking to buy new HID bulbs? Matt, the owner of The Retrofit Source is hosting s GB on hidplanet. These are currently the best on the market, I also have them installed on my car.

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?39267-GROUPBUY-Osram-D2S-CBI-Bulbs
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by nate_0022
Anyone looking to buy new HID bulbs? Matt, the owner of The Retrofit Source is hosting s GB on hidplanet. These are currently the best on the market, I also have them installed on my car.

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?39267-GROUPBUY-Osram-D2S-CBI-Bulbs
Good find. I'm in need of new HID bulbs. How's the quality and longevity?
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by nate_0022
Anyone looking to buy new HID bulbs? Matt, the owner of The Retrofit Source is hosting s GB on hidplanet. These are currently the best on the market, I also have them installed on my car.

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?39267-GROUPBUY-Osram-D2S-CBI-Bulbs
I would be interested if he was offering the D2R...
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 11:44 PM
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If you guys decide on May 14th for the next meet, I won't be able to attend. I have my last final exam that morning and then work through the afternoon and night. I can't take off work that day since I took the previous Saturday off to study for my five final exams
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Carmodifier
I would be interested if he was offering the D2R...
The D2S do fit your headlights, it's just the cut-off point is higher. I have D2S in mine now. But i'm toying with the idea of tsx projector's getting retrofitted in. I just can't get myself to open up my set yet.
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 12:07 AM
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Altec Products Powered Show N Go License Plate Transport

I plan on purchasing the Altec Products Powered Show N Go License Plate Transport (Altec Products is located in Ham Lake, MN) since I got a new front bumper that came with no pre-drilled holes in it for the license plate holder [http://www.altecproducts.com/index.htm]. I have always hated the look of the bulky OE license plate holder. There is a video in the following thread of a TL with a motorized hide away license plate holder: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/does-anyone-have-manual-hide-away-plate-holder-770485/. When I install my 20" RonJon Sport Design Legend Type II's and Ksport coilovers, I plan on adjusting the ride height so there is barely no gap in between the tire and fender. Thus, my car is going to sit pretty low and I am concerned with scrapping the plate holder when I pull in/out of my driveway, going over speed bumps, etc. What are your guys' thoughts/opinions on this mod?
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