aj_06_TL

I have been searching everywhere for those CBI's but no luck. Some sites look shady and TRS doesn't stock them. Been waiting for hidplanets group buys otherwise they are crazy expensive. Just upgraded the interior and license lights with v-LEDs and they are awesome. Let me know if you hear of any GB for the CBI. The yellow 22+ is growing on me, it's a lot brighter but still doesn't have the cool factor. Maybe a ZKW upgrade is next. Any idea on where to get the real ones?

nate_0022

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Ill see What I can find for you. I'd suggest doing the ZKW clear lens upgrade, you'll love the color of the cut off with those 22+ almost guarantee it.
Here's a pic of my lights with 22+ and ZKW clear lenses.

Carmodifier

Hello everyone! I would first like to apologize for my long absence! My Grandpa was diagnosed with Stage IV Prostate Cancer in July. Working two full-time jobs, taking 20 credits at the U, and caring for my Grandpa consumes all my time. I have not driven White Heat since Spring '10 I would love to get all my mods installed before Winter! Joe, Jorge, Makana, and anyone else who would like to lend a hand, I would greatly appreciate your help with the installation! We could do the install at my house (since I have a three-car garage) and grill some chicken/steak, or I can come out to you so you don't have to trek your tools and what not. Let me know whatever works best for you guys! To refresh your memory I need to install the following: K-Sport Kontrol Pro Coilovers, Eibach Anti-Roll Kit, Ingalls Alignment Kits (Control Arm and Ball Joint Assemblys - front, SmartArm Adjustable Links - rear), Rotorpros Drilled & Slotted Rotors, and EBC Redstuff Brake Pads. I can't wait to get White Heat up and going again! Then, I don't have to bring BIG RED to another meet and I can start cruisin' with you guys again!

There are new faces on the forum since I have last posted; welcome! For those who are new on the forum, White Heat is my '01 Taffeta White CL and BIG RED is my '06 Jeep Liberty (in case you were wondering lol).

Also, sorry for the long reply! I had to get caught up from page #212... Yeah, it took a looong time

Yeah, she would not have liked that one bit!

We also have a Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=77593531010
If you use Facebook, feel free to join the group. I think everybody forgot about it I think we should create a crew name/logo and officially become a crew so we can better represent at meets/cruises/shows...

I installed Rotorpros Drilled & Slotted Rotors along with EBC Yellowstuff Brake Pads on BIG RED back in July. I know there are two break-in periods where squeaking is normal. However, it is now October and they still occasionally squeak when I apply the brakes. Any thoughts for what is causing the squeaking?

Until I install White Heat's new shoes, she is currently sittin' on the Goodyear Assurance TripleTred's. I have used these tires for numerous years and have been very pleased with their all-performance performance. My dad like them as well, thus the reason why he got for his Jeep the Goodyear Fortera TripleTred's (basically the truck version of the Assurance TripleTred's). He has had those installed for about a year and has been happy with them as well.

Were you the only one who attended Wheels of Italy? How was it?

Sad but true!

I have never sea foamed my engine... Should I?

I bought the Eibach Pro-System-Plus Kit, but never installed it. I kept the Anti-Roll Kit but sold the rest and instead bought K-Sport Kontrol Pro Coilovers. I had to go with rear custom spring weights to support my audio system (200 lbs. left/right).

As for wheels, I have 20" RonJon Sport Design Legend Type II's in reflective silver finish wrapped in BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW NT tires [225/35ZR20/XL].

Did you not take the gun metal wheels off your old TL??

Where did you get your Eibach Pro-Kit from...?

Haha, nice job Joe! The supercharger looks great!

I like the turbo idea! Supercharger on a mini-van??

Five set of wheels in only one year?? Damn lol! What wheels do you all have?

Damn, I wish I would have seen this earlier. It was a lot of fun when we had that meet & cruise on April 10th, 2010. We need to schedule another meet & cruise VERY soon! For those interested, I have a photo album of the meet & cruise on my Facebook.

I had Tint Pros do BIG RED's windows 20% all around. Just like luckyjakob and SSM4DR, I would also recommend them.

You have a VERY clean whip! I totally agree with your statement. I also don't have a Type-S, but have turned it into a neck breaking/jaw dropping work of art (or will be once the mods are installed lol).

I have painted both White Heat's and BIG RED's calipers. It's time consuming, but totally worth it! I have to re-paint White Heat's calipers though since it's been a couple years since I have painted them.

I'd be down for a dyno day as well!

I need to buy a new set of D2R bulbs. Are these the bulbs you have: http://www.osram.com/osram_com/Consu...NSE/index.html ? If so, how strong is the blue hue? Also, where did you get them from?

I heard a lot of negatives of upgrading our OE ballasts with 55W ballasts. One main complaint was the 55W ballast caused burning...

I have never changed my cabin air filter before! I guess I should probably replace it lol. I found this thread to help with the installation: https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-frequently-asked-questions-52/cabin-air-filter-replacement-432520/

Congrats on the new purchase! Keep us updated on the mods

I take it you have a heated garage...?

Did anyone go to these shows (JMP 2nd Annual Show Off or Bridging the Gap for Charity)? If so, how were they?

Why are you going to Santiago Chile? Good luck with the surgery; hopefully all goes well!

How is this for a multi-quote single reply?

SSM4DR

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^welcome back . And thanks for the comment on my car, it's still undergoing some changes. Sometimes nice isn't just enough lol.

luckyjakob

So I put the new wheels on today.. I think they look good. I'll have them on for about a month until it gets cold here, then the new Blizzaks will go on the stockies.. Let me know what you guys think!

luckyjakob

And Jorge, here are the pictures of the new interior LED's and courtesy LED that you asked for.. Sorry it took so long, just been busy. I think they turned out pretty good. Let me know if you want the bulb numbers and I can get you them. Sorry for the second pic.. I took that one with my phone so it's a little crappier..

Interior LED's


Green courtesy LED

Evil_Pineapple

^^^ Lights look good, Not really a fan of those rims though... What are the bulb numbers?

_Adrenaline_

What is a ridiculously low price on the ATLP? I can partially trade you a stock set up if you dont have yours still.

luckyjakob

I like the wheels, it's something different. Still debating to keep my order of EKM3 wheels in, or cancel it..

As for the lights, I ordered them from superbrightleds.com and the bulb number for the interior lights is WLED-CW6. The green courtesy light bulb number is WLED-G6

nate_0022

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The lowest I'll go on the ATLP base exhaust is $800, I always save my stock parts for this very reason so no need for yours Let me know

Makana, I know you were interested in the tails before are you still interested in them?
Also, what did you do to brake in your new brake pads? I can't remember the process, I just ordered the set up from Brake Automotive.

luckyjakob

Anyone up for a meet and cruise to RK next Monday? I was kickin around the idea with Jorge, but wanted to see who else would be interested.. Probably meet up at 5:30-5:45 at the Regal Cinema like last time

Takata 18

Gongrats. From the bottom of the hemisphere hi all. No Acs here. I now have to read all of carmodifier's Mile long post.

Takata 18

The next day I have knee surgery. Probably my lastima one.

luckyjakob

Yep, I know. That's why I figured we'd get together and cruise to RK since you'll be unable to do anything for a while

WBA-01

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Those wheels are ok, but I say keep the order for the EKM3's. They will fit the cars look better.

I was thinking the same thing, i'm in for one more meet.


Glad to see you made it there OK.

Carmodifier

It seems like the HiDplanet group buy [http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...-D2S-CBI-Bulbs] is only for D2S bulbs and not D2R bulbs
Is that a picture of your OSRAM Xenarc Cool Blue Intense bulbs?


I found two places to purchase a pair of D2R CBI's: http://aftermarket-bulbs-shop.amazon...source=froogle and http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/US-DI...m=390283615276. Where do you recommend purchasing them?

Thanks!
Why did you go with two different colors instead of just going with all green or white LED's...?
I would mos def be down, but White Heat is in no condition for a meet at the present time
Glad to hear you made it down there safe! Hahaha, the moderator said to use more multi-quote single replies... I thought I would start it off with a bang

+1

luckyjakob

I wanted to match my footwell lighting for the courtesy lights. I have green lights on order for my footwells. Also, my interior LED's aren't colored, they are technically just a "cool white" color.. just wanted something that looked nicer than the stock yellow/crap ones.

Oh and I figured if I had green LED's in my map lights, it'd be way too ricey... Just my

Evil_Pineapple

What the hell are you doing now?


Yes I am, txt me and we can work something out.

Honestly, all I did to break in the pads is I drove like a grandpa for a week. The "bedding" process is to heat them up and do some 35-60MPH pulls and hit the breaks a few times then drive around for like 10min with normal breaking.... or something like that. Like I said I just drove slow for a week and that seemed to do just fine. The clicking noise thing was fixed when sean at brakemotive sent me a new set of pads.


on another note.... I am tempted to go check this car out but im not so sure just because of the mileage on it and how much I owe on my car now.... Its a 6spd though, and I REALLY want a 6spd....

http://www.walser.com/used/Acura/200...fe573dcd2f.htm

WannabeG

Haven't been on here in awhile! How we all doing?

luckyjakob

The mileage is scary on it... I'd say check it out, worst case you wait for the right one to come by.. It's not like you're in a hurry for a new car, so be patient and the right one will come by.

Evil_Pineapple

I dont think im going to torture myself by going to look at it. The CONS out weight the PRO.


BTW, what are the bulb numbers for the doors and the dome lights?

_Adrenaline_

Id sell you my car for that price.

luckyjakob

Bulbs are 194's. They were bought from SuperBrightLEDs and are WLED-CW6 part number. They were like $3.50 a piece I think.

Here is the link to them: http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...%2FWLED-x6.htm

Evil_Pineapple

cool, they're just plug in, no need to fuck around with resistors and shit

luckyjakob

Straight plug and play. Pretty easy to install. The only problem I ran into was removing them. The original bulbs can be a pain to remove, but just take your time with it. I think it took me about 15 minutes to finish everything. I've got a DIY bookmarked on my laptop. If you need it, let me know and I'll send you the link.

Takata 18

Goodroad and yourself. How is school.

luckyjakob

So are we thinking we're going to get together for one last RK meet on Monday? I believe there are only 2 left, would be cool to meet up and cruise over there since it's getting late in the year..

Carmodifier

Pretty stressed right now lol. About 1/3 the way done with the semester and it's already Hell! How's school goin' for you? BTW, when are you coming to Hastings again??
Good idea bro!

Carmodifier

Nate, and anyone else interested, feel free to chime in on my thread: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...6#post13284096

WannabeG

Schools going well for me, except I am gone every flippin weekend. On student government so I am busy as all hell with that to.

Took a nice 1200mile drive last weekend to Nebraska... that was a hoot... not. But atleast I got to top the G out on some back roads lol.

Takata 18

I think I will be there. Cant speak for the others. I just got back yesterday.

luckyjakob

Meet at 5:30ish again at the Regal Cinema that we always meet at? I thought Nate said he was in earlier, but I don't know for sure.

Anyone else want to meet up?

Evil_Pineapple

Hey luckjakob... How did you get the interior lights out?

SSM4DR

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luckjakob I have an update on how my roof spoiler is holding up along with a fix it solution here---> https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=807447&page=2
Post #62 for when you do get your roof spoiler .

luckyjakob

Here is the DIY:

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...&highlight=DIY

I didn't remove the fuse and I had no problems with it. The backseat lights are a bit tricky, but I just kept getting a good grip on them and pulled straight down. I found it a lot easier to do that than to wiggle them out.

What width and thickness VHB did you use for this?

SSM4DR

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http://www.mcmaster.com/#3m-4929-tape/=efx12
I got the 1st one which was 1/2 think because I wasn't sure. But I think you'll be better off with the 2nd one that's 3/4 thick. Either way, you'll be good with one or the other I guess and I got the 5 yards one btw.

luckyjakob

Alright sweet. Glad to know about the corners peeling up before I have mine installed

Takata 18

Hi all at home from surgery this sucks but i am done at least.
Hey lucky sorry about Monday but it rained pretty good here. Did you buy the rear window spoiler? I would like to see what it looks like on you car.

luckyjakob

Glad to hear you're home and it went well. Now time for you to relax

As for the rear window spoiler, I haven't ordered it yet. I was thinking about getting it in a few weeks. Not sure which one I want yet though

Takata 18

Hey Nate have taken apart rear tail lights? Let me know.