SodaLuvr

Yeah, I already went back to school.

Who's your friend at State Controllers?

Flipster23

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just be like is there another spot opening up, and say yea my friend is still looking let tammy kno i interviwed b4. or something like that and i worked as a student b4 blah blah or something...


I kno a couple ppl that work @ SCO.. A girl named Lisa and a girl named Amy. and a guy named David.

Red Voodoo

Time to stray off topic here... sorry.

In case you haven't seen my thread on the 3G TL forum, I am considering having my roof blacked out on my WDP. I have two options: Sticker (vinyl), or paint. I would think each is going to cost about the same with install. Now I can't decide which way to go. Vinyl will wear over time and will eventually need to be replaced. On the plus side though, I can take it off with little work. There is also the resale value factor that one must consider, but since I plan on keeping the car until the wheels fall off, resale really won't matter a whole lot on a high milage 11 year old car.

Paint is obviously more durable, but a permanent modification. If I grow tired of it, there is no going back without getting the roof repainted. I understand that matching WDP can be a pain in the ass as well, so there is that to consider.

Point of this post? What do you guys think is my best option? I was all about vinyl yesterday, but the possibility that it can be destroyed by the elements over time makes me wonder if painting the roof is a better avenue to go down. Or should I just say screw it and just save my money altogether?

My current state:



What I'm aiming for:




Also, any of you have recommendations for a paint shop or graphics shop (for vinyl application) in the Greater Sacramento area?

Flipster23

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Hmmm I dunno I dont think I would do it kuz u gave some good point there it is hard to match WDP I kno guys that have done vinyl and they have had it for like 2 years and its still in good shape..

BTW do u work downtown sac? I saw a 3rd gen WDp TL like yours like 3 weeks ago

pnoi521

I'd paint, and get Nighthawk Black Pearl or something, not just a normal black.

This mod is the biggest reason I sometimes wish I had wdp = (

2Morrow

2nd on the graphics shop. I gotta SSM 6MT and I was thinkin of doin the same.

Red Voodoo

Nah... I haven't been downtown in a while. I work in Roseville out near Thunder Valley. I hardly ever get down that way much anymore.

I think paint would look better, but a glossy vinyl, when kept up, will probably stand the test of time ok.

I sent an e-mail to a place that does car wraps in Rancho Cordova for an estimate, but I have yet to get a response. I'm afraid to do this mod myself... I can see creases and bubbles ending up in the finished job.

2Morrow... Let me know if you find any decent graphic shops if you are also in the market for doing this.

aznboi2424

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if its not a big deal to you, I would just keep my money. Its a stand out mod for sure but its kinda low key if you know what I mean.

I saw a WDP 3G A-Spec TL with kit and wheels and exhaust going south on I-5. I saw him parked at the STRS building today, I think he works there. Imma recruit him

pnoi521

my efforts to recruit never work. one time i saw a CL with an acurazine sticker at chevron, but when i talked to the guy he said it was his cousins car.

2Morrow

I used to know of a place in Daly City that did that.
My boy Dan used to work there, but he's in chicago supporting a racing/drifting career now. When we were at the academy he wanted to vinyl wrap my hyundai like the WRC rally car.

No hook up anymore though :thumbsdow

2Morrow

I will keep my eyes open though

aznboi2424

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Flipster23

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does anyone happen 2 have Mymathlab?

ehhh and I called my local dealer to have them keep a look out for a WDP 3rd gen TL for me hope they can find me TL-S 6spd

aznboi2424

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Flipster23

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if I stay up all night it will be halfway done.. but im not doing that hahaha Ill have it done by March 2nd..

aznboi2424

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so it would take you like 12 hours to finish it halfway but almost 2 months to complete

on another note, 3G TL wheels with new bridgestone tires for $450:
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/1545631840.html

Maybe carlo is interested in that too so he doesnt need to get more tires

SodaLuvr

Wow, those wheels are a great deal. From the picture, it looks like those are RE050A Pole Position tires, though I could be wrong. $450, heck, those tires would cost more than that.

pnoi521

I have an 06, those are from an 05 so they dont have the TPMS
I could've gotten 06 wheels and tires for $275 i think or $300, but i ended up using the money to get new brakes and now id rather not get the stock rims anymore.

Now, which are better on my car, the type S rims or my aspecs?

Flipster23

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Well yea you figure only working on it on Sundays.. That will take me till about march 2nd towards then end im going to have a buddy start doing some when I dont get the chance too

YEa I saw those I seen some on CL in the bay for like 250. I had a buyer for my TSX wheels but the guy with the TL wheels never emailed or called me bak when I left him messages

Aspecs GUNMETAL!!

pnoi521

that wasnt an option kevin! its either the aspecs in the finish they are now or the type s!

aznboi2424

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A-Specs.

someone needs to go get those wheels. If I needed to replace my tires now, i'd get them. I can sell the rims later on for 450 with the bald tires

Flipster23

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Aspecs then.. haha

pnoi521

ok then im keeping my aspecs and we're putting the type s rims on the CL = )

Flipster23

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hmmm that will be a first never saw a 2nd gen CL SSM with 3rd gen TL-s Wheels should be interesting post pics when u do it Carlo

pnoi521

its white not SSM.
I took my rear aspec lip off an hour ago. It's sooo ugly without it haha

Flipster23

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even more interesting LOL... I think Carlo's car looks heller different we prob wouldnt even be able to tell its his

pnoi521

haha yeah ill get pics up of the finished product soon... but even then it wont be completely finished...
I think the type-s rims on my dads white CL-S would look hella nice cause of the contrast and cause his cars lowered.

pnoi521

Holes from the lip


The aftermath

Flipster23

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ur changing out your exhaust too arent u?

pnoi521

im doing stufff. its a surprise! anyway i gotta drive across town to pick up a type-s! = )

Flipster23

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ur in NV rite now arent u

Flipster23

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anyone wanna go to RPM

pnoi521

yeah im in vegas...

Flipster23

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I have a feelin someone is goin to have a new ass soon cant wait too see (nohomo)

pnoi521

hahaha that sounds hella homo brah

aznboi2424

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damn, its drilled into the face of the bumper like that? I thought it would be like kevin's car.


So driving back from lunch today, I got the infamous CEL, <!>, VSA lights on my dash

gosh, I hope my tranny is okay. I just spent 1k doing my 105k service less then 600 miles ago

SodaLuvr

If it's the Amy who works on the 10th floor of 300 Capitol Mall, then I know of her.

I guess it's time for me to invest in a tranny jack.

aznboi2424

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Amy who?

No, michael, we are not gonna DIY a tranny swap

pnoi521

so you guys sure about the chrome a-specs> type s rims?

Flipster23

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yes aspecs over type S...

Yea Amy she is in PPSD.. she started prob like August of 2008