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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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Quick little update...

Sooo having owned mt TL for almost 3 weeks now, I wanted to provide a little update of what Ive done... and post up some pics too of course aha

First I installed some LED's into the reverse lights and plate lights...

Then I installed an AEM v2 Intake as well as a P2R Throttle Body Spacer...


Sorry for the crappy iPhone pictures btw....

And as we speak Im sitting at the customer waiting area at Tint King in Billerica, waiting for my newest I guess you could call it mod. I can't freakin wait for it to be done either!!
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 04:27 PM
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Good progress dude....

post pix of the ride once the tint is done !!!
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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Will do! Im about to head outside now to give it a quick bath. I will definitely post up pics of the new tint when Im done. Next step some coilovers and wheels.... and I already got my eyes on some.....
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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sweet....i would get coil overs before wheels....
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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I got a great deal on some wheels and I dont want to pass it up haha so I will most likely keep them in the garage until I get coils and tires...
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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35% Huper Optik NanoCeramic Tint!!

Ok so here are a couple quick shots...







Tried to capture a couple different angles of the tint. Sometimes it looks super dark and sometimes it looks lighter, either way I love it!! Tint King did an awesome job and I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking for tint.
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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What was the price if you dont mind telling? The infamous rear corner windows look perfect!
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 10:51 PM
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looking good already
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by VieTLover
What was the price if you dont mind telling? The infamous rear corner windows look perfect!

It cost me $340 for cermic tint and felt kit.
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 12:46 PM
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thats not too bad considering the tint and the work....i got a quote for 600 for removing my existing 16% and putting a new 16% all around and 35% on the windshield....

my tint has been on there for 150K miles and has very few scratches and nicks, so thought of replacing it....after hearing the cost, I was like nevermind....
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 01:31 PM
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That's crazy, y not just take it off yourself?
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 01:44 PM
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taking it off was just $100....

but yeah the scratches/nicks are not noticeable....will get it redone in the next few thousand miles.....back to your car

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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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Looking good , time to do those headlights
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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Very nice, looking good. I had Tint King do my old STI and was very happy with the results.

OK, you got me, what is a felt kit?
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by gibjer
Very nice, looking good. I had Tint King do my old STI and was very happy with the results.

OK, you got me, what is a felt kit?
Ok so he called the "felt kit" putting the felt or moleskin on the window blades to prevent scratching. Definitely well worth it, my last car had so many scratches in the tint and I had it redone due to the scratches haha thank you ziebart.
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by JnC
Looking good , time to do those headlights
Pm me please with some options....
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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One more post haha I also added a m3 spoiler on my trunk today as well, will post up pictures tomorro
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 06:17 PM
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Heres the spoiler...

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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ebarry
Ok so he called the "felt kit" putting the felt or moleskin on the window blades to prevent scratching. Definitely well worth it, my last car had so many scratches in the tint and I had it redone due to the scratches haha thank you ziebart.
Ah, that makes sense, thanks
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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spoiler looks a little out of place from that angle....can you snap some more pix ?
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by swoosh
spoiler looks a little out of place from that angle....can you snap some more pix ?
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Isn't that the M3 style spoiler instead of Acura OEM style?
and I think it's placed too far in on the trunk.
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 11:33 PM
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exactly what i thought when i saw the pic...but wanted to see more from a different angle...
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 02:46 PM
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It's definately the pic, I will post another angle tonight when I'm home
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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Heres a little better angle....



It still looks funny but I cant imagine it going any closer to the rear of the car, I dont think it could possibly get any closer but let me know if you think it should. Im sure I could re install it.....
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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something like this looks a lot cleaner:
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 10:32 PM
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you should try scooting the spoiler back a little Barry....the white TL is a type - s and hence the spoiler is bigger.....
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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Hmmmm where can I get one of those??
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by ebarry
Pm me please with some options....
Sent you a PM.

Also, I have a set of 07-08 Base model headlights that have already been modified for sale if you are interested, or trade. Since you are local I can even install these for a small fee.


More details in the following link.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...&postcount=136

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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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dayum bro....you do some killer work....
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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Hmmmm where can I get one of those??
eBay. they have the similar style but it won't look exactly like the one you see on the WDP type-s. Check out seller "thespoilerstore", they are recommended by many members.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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lol and just realized swoosh is totally no where near NE region... good to have you here tho
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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^^^ nah dude....am stuck in the boring land of kansas....
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