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Old 03-10-2012 | 03:59 PM
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Unfortunately my car came wth the Gold Emblem package. I wanted the silver one tho, but too much work to remove the bumper and paint the emblem silver.
Old 03-10-2012 | 04:06 PM
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Hmm
So i like the way the rear looks but for some reason i like the pop of the super shiny A on the front... What i REALLY like the is 2007-8 MDX grill hmmm Metal
Old 03-10-2012 | 04:06 PM
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Unfortunately my car came wth the Gold Emblem package. I wanted the silver one tho, but too much work to remove the bumper and paint the emblem silver.
Oh i think that the black looks just fine right now, way better than ghetto gold
Old 03-10-2012 | 04:37 PM
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Oh i think that the black looks just fine right now, way better than ghetto gold
haha yea, Silver > Black > Gold. The more i look at at, more i like it. So i guess i will just stick with that for now lol
Old 03-10-2012 | 11:07 PM
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Is anyone planning on going to boost for boobies next month?
Old 03-11-2012 | 01:56 AM
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Hey Jorge! Sorry I miss your call today! I am in California right now for the week and today just got away from me! I'll give you a call tomorrow morning and see whats up!

Sorry about that man!
Old 03-11-2012 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by nate_0022
Is anyone planning on going to boost for boobies next month?
I am .
Old 03-11-2012 | 12:55 PM
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Alright, took me almost 2 hours for the prep work, painting and peeling. I plasti-dipped the whole front grill included upper,lower and center trim plus the "A". Also the rear "A" and license plate trim.
Before:




After:



Inside the garage:

I like it a lot. I think I'm going to do the rear plate trim this week. We'll see about the front grill.. Going to be picking up quite a bit of goodies the next month, so gotta prioritize!
Old 03-11-2012 | 01:19 PM
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So I'm extremely tempted to try this out....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Painted-Trun...bc5e48&vxp=mtr

$20 for a deck lid spoiler.. that's fricken dirt cheap
Old 03-11-2012 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by luckyjakob
So I'm extremely tempted to try this out....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Painted-Trun...bc5e48&vxp=mtr

$20 for a deck lid spoiler.. that's fricken dirt cheap
Should get the roof spoiler as well.
Old 03-11-2012 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by chokin
Should get the roof spoiler as well.
Eventually I'll get both. Just waiting on them. At $20 though, I think I might give that deck lid spoiler a try
Old 03-11-2012 | 02:54 PM
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just curious, have anyone here ever tried this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ACURA-EZ-LIP...2366c0&vxp=mtr
Old 03-11-2012 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by nate_0022
Is anyone planning on going to boost for boobies next month?
I will depends if we are done with the snow or not. are you coming down for it?
Old 03-11-2012 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by luckyjakob
I like it a lot. I think I'm going to do the rear plate trim this week. We'll see about the front grill.. Going to be picking up quite a bit of goodies the next month, so gotta prioritize!
That's my boy. I will say the photos look great. I can wait to see it how it looks.
Old 03-11-2012 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by luckyjakob
Eventually I'll get both. Just waiting on them. At $20 though, I think I might give that deck lid spoiler a try
I tried something like this on my silver TL it was OK. Then I got the OEM deck lip much nicer.
Old 03-11-2012 | 08:40 PM
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just curious, have anyone here ever tried this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ACURA-EZ-LIP...2366c0&vxp=mtr
I saw this on a TL at the KC meet two years ago. I was not done right I did not like it.
Old 03-11-2012 | 08:41 PM
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Sow who is going to the KC meet.
Old 03-11-2012 | 09:41 PM
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I will depends if we are done with the snow or not. are you coming down for it?
Yes sir. My girlfriends friends, friends boyfriend invited us down. They go every year.
Old 03-11-2012 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by nate_0022
Is anyone planning on going to boost for boobies next month?
I'm going.

And Jorge, I just signed up for KC also.
Old 03-12-2012 | 01:28 AM
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Jorge I feel like an ass! Forgot to call you today. Im on vacation and its just steady all day (we are driving around California) then by the time we get back, its like 1am at home. Gah.

Expect a call from me tomorrow. I just need a place where im stopped because talking and driving is illegal here in CA.

Saw a few modded TLs to out here. Probably more once we hit LA!
Old 03-12-2012 | 07:43 AM
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Here's a teaser shot for you guys...


Getting my alignment and new wheels balanced today.
Old 03-12-2012 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Takata 18
That's my boy. I will say the photos look great. I can wait to see it how it looks.
I'll post pictures once I get everything bought and put on..

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I tried something like this on my silver TL it was OK. Then I got the OEM deck lip much nicer.
At $20, I might just give it a shot. We'll see though!

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Sow who is going to the KC meet.
I signed up this weekend, once it gets closer we should figure out what day we go down, where we meet, where we stay, etc..
Old 03-12-2012 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Takata 18
Sow who is going to the KC meet.
I am going down for memorial day weekend to see a few former coworkers/employees. I used to be the D.M for Starbucks down there So I won't be going down for the car show, that and JayWolfe rubbed me the wrong way a few times when I bought my TL and had them fix a scratch in my bumper So I don't readily support them I would be interested in the next meeting you guys have here in the cities though. I know that Nate had said you guys know how to put aspec suspensions on? I keep debating on buying one for my ride, but may have to wait until next tax season. Getting more ink done and that stuff is expensive. But if you want a killer tattoo dude check out Kurt at Leviticus on E.Lake AMAZING.
Old 03-12-2012 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by SSM4DR
Here's a teaser shot for you guys...


Getting my alignment and new wheels balanced today.
Hmmm nice . Where do you go for your allignment/Balances? I am a sucker for the dealership... And John Reinen cuz he takes such good care of me at Bloomington acura. Doesn't hurt to have a loaner car to play with either while mines getting tuned..
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Old 03-12-2012 | 12:19 PM
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Here's a teaser shot for you guys...


Getting my alignment and new wheels balanced today.
No teasers allowedEither show or don't
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Old 03-12-2012 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by WannabeG
Jorge I feel like an ass! Forgot to call you today. Im on vacation and its just steady all day (we are driving around California) then by the time we get back, its like 1am at home. Gah.

Expect a call from me tomorrow. I just need a place where im stopped because talking and driving is illegal here in CA.

Saw a few modded TLs to out here. Probably more once we hit LA!
You are just checking out the CA eyecandy (fur burgers) and doing the party at the Clubs. Call me when you can.
Old 03-12-2012 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by xpressobeans
Hmmm nice . Where do you go for your allignment/Balances? I am a sucker for the dealership... And John Reinen cuz he takes such good care of me at Bloomington acura. Doesn't hurt to have a loaner car to play with either while mines getting tuned..
Lucky you... The people I talked to at Bloomington Acura were a bunch of dicks to me.. And I was trying to buy a car from them..
Old 03-12-2012 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by xpressobeans
Hmmm nice . Where do you go for your alignment/Balances? I am a sucker for the dealership... And John Reinen cuz he takes such good care of me at Bloomington acura. Doesn't hurt to have a loaner car to play with either while mines getting tuned..
Thanks . I usually get my wheels balanced at Discount tires, because it's free if you buy the tires from them. For alignments, I go to Tires Plus in Maple Grove. They have a low profile ramp type shop lift that they can get your lowered car onto. And alignments are free also if you get their 36,000 mile / 3 yr plan .

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Old 03-12-2012 | 03:54 PM
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A friend of a friend is selling his Acura TL

2005
130K miles
Black with tan leather interior
Minor hail damage (I haven't seen it)
$7500 OBO

That's all I have today...
Old 03-12-2012 | 03:56 PM
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Lucky you... The people I talked to at Bloomington Acura were a bunch of dicks to me.. And I was trying to buy a car from them..
i can't vouch for their sales department but their service department ROCKS.
Old 03-12-2012 | 04:16 PM
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i can't vouch for their sales department but their service department ROCKS.
Yeah, there sales department was flat out rude. I haven't been there for service since I live like 15 minutes from Buerkle Acura.. Nothing but great things from the guys there, they always hook me up

I think it's different from the service stand point though.. A customer will keep coming back for more service on a vehicle and bring in more business than someone buying a car.. But what do I know, I do computer equipment sales, not car sales lol
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Yeah, there sales department was flat out rude. I haven't been there for service since I live like 15 minutes from Buerkle Acura.. Nothing but great things from the guys there, they always hook me up

I think it's different from the service stand point though.. A customer will keep coming back for more service on a vehicle and bring in more business than someone buying a car.. But what do I know, I do computer equipment sales, not car sales lol
Well did you travel to Cheese land today.
Old 03-12-2012 | 10:44 PM
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Number one service is White Bear Acura. Their sales needs alot to be desire, but service is the best.
Old 03-12-2012 | 10:49 PM
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A friend of a friend is selling his Acura TL

2005
130K miles
Black with tan leather interior
Minor hail damage (I haven't seen it)
$7500 OBO

That's all I have today...
Thats all you have had in a while. How are your ears doing now.
Old 03-13-2012 | 12:53 AM
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I'mSTANCED Club SONIC Meet

Hey guys!

I hope all is going well for everyone! I wanted to inform you that the I'mSTANCED Club [https://www.facebook.com/imSTANCED] is holding their first SONIC meet this Wednesday, March 14th, at 6:00PM. It will be held at the SONIC Drive-In located in Bloomington off Penn Ave S and American Blvd W. The exact address is as follows:
2101 American Boulevard West
Bloomington, MN 55423

About 20-30 cars usually attend. Since it is early in the season, I expect that number to be less. I have a couple friends who are in the club. I plan on joining once White Heat's parts get installed Since White Heat is still in hibernation mode, I am going to represent with BIG RED. I hope to see you there!
Old 03-13-2012 | 08:21 AM
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Well did you travel to Cheese land today.
Nah, I didn't run there last night.. Should be going there sometime this week though
Old 03-13-2012 | 10:54 AM
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I plan on joining once White Heat's parts get installed Since White Heat is still in hibernation mode, I am going to represent with BIG RED. I hope to see you there!
White Heat has been in hibernation mode since 2010. Hibernation indicates that the object will eventually wake up someday and be seen unless White Heat is undrivable ie no wheels, bumpers or headlights just man the f up Travis and drive the damn car. J/K

I washed and reinstalled the summer tires on the Beast it is nice to finally be able to put the power to the ground and not have the TC nanny stepping in to keep me from spinning the tires. I also purchased a 17 pc LED kit for the interior of the car and LED side markers for the fenders. I will probably remove the charcoal air filters this week and maybe get high flow air filters and block off plates for the air box. But we'll see how the LED install goes first.
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Old 03-13-2012 | 11:53 AM
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So I saw on Facebook today that Ricekillers is having a meet this Saturday from 4-7 at Wagners... Anyone wanna go?!

Not too sure if you all will have your cars out by then *cough* Jorge *cough*, but I'd be down to cruise over there and at least check it out.

Still debating to put the summer wheels on or wait a little while longer.. I'm not sure how the weather is going to hold up for the next few weeks so I'm not too sure if I want to put them on now and risk it.
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Originally Posted by Phantom_of_the_Acura
White Heat has been in hibernation mode since 2010. Hibernation indicates that the object will eventually wake up someday and be seen unless White Heat is undrivable ie no wheels, bumpers or headlights just man the f up Travis and drive the damn car. J/K
Hahaha, good joke! I would absolutely love to drive White Heat, but I need help installing her parts


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