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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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^^damn that sucks I am afraid to wash my car to see all the nicks from the rocks in the past week
I just hope my exhaust isnt all dinged up now

Originally Posted by clee109
stupid ODOT needs to get the street sweepers out in full force. Loose gravel on dry pavement is just as dangerous as snow and ice.
True...i think i drive slower in this than i did the snow/ice.


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So there is a 07 Type-S front bumper for sale in the black market right now down in Salem. Its NBP and scuffed/scratched to hell. Depending on how low this guy will go i may end up picking it up and starting my Type-S conversion. Id be stripping the paint myself, then maybe even try my hand at body filler in some of the scratches depending on their size.

You guys think i should do it??
Old Jan 3, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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if the bumper is hella good deal.


after parking my tl for two weeks during the snow storm, i got so comfy driving the suvs. love the mdx but rdx should be better being smaller and more nimble. or even thinking about the new fit.
Old Jan 3, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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fit eh? I've seen some of those look pretty good, much like what you have posted there
Old Jan 3, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 08:29 PM
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id say go for the bumper.. complete the type s conversion =)
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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I wanna get the bumper, but im not sure if i want to deal with possibly having to fill in body filler....but i dont want to pass up the deal and kick myself later...

But then again i dont have a job yet. Interview tomorrow though...so hopefully ill get offered the job.
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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where are you interviewing at?
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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you can find some decent body fill thats like fiberglass.. the only thing that will take a while is the sanding to smooth it out again.. GL on your interview
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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where are you interviewing at?
Axiom electronics. Its right off Cornell, near 26, so there may be "talk about car" lunches again!!

Originally Posted by bluecarbonfiber
you can find some decent body fill thats like fiberglass.. the only thing that will take a while is the sanding to smooth it out again.. GL on your interview
My plan is to work on the bumper myself, while i gather up all the trim pieces and fog lights.



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Anyone else get caught in the snow??

I was out and noticed there was about a inch on the roads...BBK's and snow covered roads dont mix.
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 08:57 AM
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we got some snow but its melted now.. wow first post of the day again!
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 09:12 AM
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Hey does anyone have any experience dealing with Auto Trim Design? I was thinking of going to them to get my windows tinted. I just figured I would see if anyone had any opinions about them.
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 09:36 AM
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Axiom electronics. Its right off Cornell, near 26, so there may be "talk about car" lunches again!!
sweet

Watched the snow fall last night, we had maybe an inch to inch and a half, but this morning it's all gone.
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Hey does anyone have any experience dealing with Auto Trim Design? I was thinking of going to them to get my windows tinted. I just figured I would see if anyone had any opinions about them.
not sure in your area a good place.. there was a mention of places a few posts ago but those places are up here.. I was just down by albany (sweethome) last weekend.. that is a long ass drive.. of course it was pouring buckets of rain so i couldnt go above 75 without not seeing far enough ahead of me.. (side note.. ODOT needs to fix the damn POT HOLES!! im sick of swerving like a drunk person)
anywayya check a few posts ago.. might be in the 30s on a good tint place.
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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so quiet today.. anyone else still thinking of going to that meet on the 24th?
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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half of us copped out on the last meet. We all owe it to ourselves to try and show up to this one! lol
ugh im really thinking of bailing on this lol its cold!

Originally Posted by minkl81
both the v2 and v1 doesn't require relocation. v1 have two iat sensor location but only one for the v2.

also v2 wasn't really made for the tl so it'll require some hammering

I think TL-S has issues no matter what cuz of the FOG light...I swear intake companies like cutting things really close to NOT fitting


Originally Posted by clee109
^^They're talking of flooding now!
haha ice snow flood ice snow flood...chris why you dont like this weather ice on sat nite was so bad i could barely make it home around 3am...not to mention the fog...i was sideways everywhere...and went thru many a stop signs...good thing no one was around...then more snow last night...i made a trip to the video store incase i was going to get snowed in then almost couldnt make it home...too bad it melted id way rather b sleeping right now

Originally Posted by bluecarbonfiber
^^damn that sucks I am afraid to wash my car to see all the nicks from the rocks in the past week
someone slid backwards down a hill and bumped my car

lucky tho didnt even leave an impession in my paint


oh and BCF grill looks like it fits awesome...aside from your mis matched paint hahaha jk
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroR08
ugh im really thinking of bailing on this lol its cold!




I think TL-S has issues no matter what cuz of the FOG light...I swear intake companies like cutting things really close to NOT fitting




haha ice snow flood ice snow flood...chris why you dont like this weather ice on sat nite was so bad i could barely make it home around 3am...not to mention the fog...i was sideways everywhere...and went thru many a stop signs...good thing no one was around...then more snow last night...i made a trip to the video store incase i was going to get snowed in then almost couldnt make it home...too bad it melted id way rather b sleeping right now



someone slid backwards down a hill and bumped my car

lucky tho didnt even leave an impession in my paint


oh and BCF grill looks like it fits awesome...aside from your mis matched paint hahaha jk

hey now.. its not my fault the paint doesnt match in certain light =)
I actually plan to post some dry ones this coming weekend since its suppose to be nice maybe then it will give people a better look
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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I think TL-S has issues no matter what cuz of the FOG light...I swear intake companies like cutting things really close to NOT fitting

Aftermarket Intakes for the TL-S are exactly the same as the 04-06 Aftermarket Intakes.

Not worth it to the companies to ship them with a smaller filter, or redesign the intake all together.
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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up in Seattle right now on business, looking out my window at the downtown streets. Certainly different scenery than portland lol
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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up in Seattle right now on business, looking out my window at the downtown streets. Certainly different scenery than portland lol
Watch for meth heads scurrying around on walls of your building.
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 10:11 AM
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^^^ thats funny.. cause ive seen it
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by sT04Louis
Aftermarket Intakes for the TL-S are exactly the same as the 04-06 Aftermarket Intakes.

Not worth it to the companies to ship them with a smaller filter, or redesign the intake all together.
sure it is...thats why we pay them money instead of going to home depot and just custom making our own....
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 12:50 PM
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nothing wrong with a jimmy rigged intake =) just as long as you use silver duct tape otherwise you arent cool
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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I would help you OStateBeaver but 1) no garage =( so it would have to be a dry day and 2) i dont know much about the TL-S body. so ripping all the plastic around it to snake the pipe around might take awhile.. on the other hand i do have all the tools needed to probably do it..
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 03:10 PM
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It all pops off uber easy...worst part is getting the resinator part of the stock air box out...all the clips are pretty much visible...just remember to unhook your fogs before pullin the bumper off
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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It all pops off uber easy...worst part is getting the resinator part of the stock air box out...all the clips are pretty much visible...just remember to unhook your fogs before pullin the bumper off
wouldnt you want to just rip it off? then it gives you a reason to upgrade to HIDs




Anyone know where to get some decent semi-gloss vinyl? I am wanting to black out my chrome just doesnt look right with carbon on it and black rims
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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wouldnt you want to just rip it off? then it gives you a reason to upgrade to HIDs




Anyone know where to get some decent semi-gloss vinyl? I am wanting to black out my chrome just doesnt look right with carbon on it and black rims
id say try race design they do lots of vinyl these days...

and they'll be HID as soon as i can figure out what k matches the headlights...

i really think the search function on acurazine sucks
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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i bet the K color is 4300K Acura likes to use that one..

I found some vinyl online.. took a while to do a search but hopefully i get it soon =)
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by bluecarbonfiber
I would help you OStateBeaver but 1) no garage =( so it would have to be a dry day and 2) i dont know much about the TL-S body. so ripping all the plastic around it to snake the pipe around might take awhile.. on the other hand i do have all the tools needed to probably do it..
Thanks I appreciate that! Well I havent got the v2 yet I plan on gettin it soon though. Maybe after I get it we could work something out if you would be up for it. Beer on me!!!
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I have a garage and am willing to sub it out to you guys to work on it. Plenty of tools, but know nothing about TL's so Brandon would have to hook you up on install, I'll just open the beererator and watch lol.

4300K is the Acura HIDs

Kyle - how did your job interview go?

Brandon - get the JDM black trim from heeltoe yo!
Old Jan 7, 2009 | 01:54 AM
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I have a garage and am willing to sub it out to you guys to work on it. Plenty of tools, but know nothing about TL's so Brandon would have to hook you up on install, I'll just open the beererator and watch lol.

4300K is the Acura HIDs

Kyle - how did your job interview go?

Brandon - get the JDM black trim from heeltoe yo!

If you guys need help with the intake, id be willing to lend a hand on working on a TL.

Chris- The interview was alright as far as i could tell. Ive got the experience for the job, now its just the waiting game for them to call me back.
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<----- whoooo new avy
Old Jan 7, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by clee109
I have a garage and am willing to sub it out to you guys to work on it. Plenty of tools, but know nothing about TL's so Brandon would have to hook you up on install, I'll just open the beererator and watch lol.

4300K is the Acura HIDs

Kyle - how did your job interview go?

Brandon - get the JDM black trim from heeltoe yo!
That sounds good to me (the garage) so there you go ORstate just need to get your intake and plan a time.

and the jdm black trim is SPENDY.. rather take the cheap route.. should get the stuff in a week
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Awesome guys thanks! No I gotta get that v2 in my hands and then we would be good to go! I will keep ya guys posted and thanks so much for the help! Maybe I can come up to Portland and get my tint done and install the v2 in the same day.
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<----- whoooo new avy
just noticed it.. looks like youre speeding haha

some day i would like to figure our how to make a avy 360 few of my car
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be on the look out for huge potholes in the rain.. just barely missed a few today on lunch.. raining pretty good over here
Old Jan 7, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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Awesome guys thanks! No I gotta get that v2 in my hands and then we would be good to go! I will keep ya guys posted and thanks so much for the help! Maybe I can come up to Portland and get my tint done and install the v2 in the same day.
Have you ordered the Intake yet?


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just noticed it.. looks like youre speeding haha

some day i would like to figure our how to make a avy 360 few of my car
Ha, funny thing is i never really drive over the speed limit unless im on the highway.

We need another meet when the weather gets better and i could make a 360 gif of your car easy.

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be on the look out for huge potholes in the rain.. just barely missed a few today on lunch.. raining pretty good over here
Oh tell me about it. Ive been driving super slow trying to "re-learn" all the pot-holes where i drive.
Old Jan 7, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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No v2 yet for me. I am refi'ing my house right now and my payment is going way down. The first month that money is going to the v2 and my window tint. It should be soon, but prob not till a lil later in the month. That still be ok with you guys then?
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If you dont mind....

Why the V2?

If i recall correctly, ive seen a couple threads of people having the lower mounting tab breaking at the welds. Luckily no large debris was ingested into the motor...but that wouldnt be a fun day if it did.

Have you looked into the Fujita F5 CAI at all?
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4300K is the Acura HIDs
we for sure on this?? like it will match 99%...



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