What's up, guys?

My name is Luke and I've been on Acurazine since the beginning of last year, and it's helped me a ton with both useful information as well as new ideas. I decided to make a progress thread for my TL now that a have a decent amount of mods done to it. So here it is:

September 2011
I got my license the day I turned 16 and I drove this Honda prelude for the first few months. It was a fun little car and I miss it sometimes.




December 2011- Took Ownership

I got my 2004 WDP TL on Christmas Day 2011. And NO, my parents did not buy it for me. I actually bought it off my brother, with my OWN money I just happened to buy it from him on Christmas, that's why there's a bow.







March 2012- 1st things 1st... WHEELS
After weeks of searching, I finally found a set of the rare 18x8.5 Gunmetal Aspec wheels. I got these put on with brand new General G-MAX AS-03 tires.





May 2012- Side Skirts
Not really a mod; more of a repair. The clearcoat/paint on my side skirts was peeling for some reason. So I got some (like) new ones from a member here on Azine.




July 2012- Sound System, Dynamat


I got a pretty awesome sound system put in. I attempted to do it all myself, and got pretty far, but ended up having a reputable shop in my area finish it up. Overall, I'm really happy with it, but it was one of the biggest headaches of my life (researching everything, tearing the car apart, etc.) I'm glad it's finished, lol. Also, I dynamatted the entire car myself.

Includes: JL 10w3v3 sub, Pioneer TS-D1720c components, Alpine MRP-M500 mono amp, Alpine MRP-F300 4-channel amp (bridged), Rockford Fosgate 3-Sixty Line Driver
















August 2012- Black Grill, Window Tint

I plastidipped the grill. I may have went a little overboard taping everything off, haha. Windows were tinted 35% all the way around.







Random Shots






More to Come!

I love my car, and it's definitely a work in progress. I actually just made an appointment today to get the next thing done to it, but I'll let it be a surprise

So what do you guys think? Any suggestions?

 

Nice ride! Take care of it, and it will take care of you for many years to come.

 

Nice WDP! Good choice on the Rare A-Spec wheels!

I like the garage/barn as well!

Maybe type-s smoked side markers/key hole delete?

 

Next mod should be the Aspec kit.

 

Luke! Great looking WDP and nice progress!

Like Ross said, I would do the A-Spec kit next. It changes the whole look of the car. After that, look into suspension

 

Nicely done! Great find on those A-Specs too

 

There's a couple mods that I forgot to list in the first post. You may have seen them already in the pictures, but here they are:

iPhone/iPod Integration, Key Hole Delete, and Front Bumper Plugs

 

Thanks! I'm hoping to get a lot of miles out of it

Thanks! Already have the key hole delete, but yes I was thinking about the smoked side markers too.


Thanks! And yes, I love the look of the A-Spec kit especially with a drop. I'm looking into both.

Thanks, it wasn't easy finding them. I was really close to just getting regular a-specs.

 

Looking good. Keep up the good work!

 

Congrats. Nice WDP TL. I think your front bumper is aftermarket though.

 

looking great. keepin it clean for a youngin :p

 

Thank you!

Thanks. And really? Why do you say that?

Haha, thanks.

 

nice car man

 

WDP FTW. I don't think the bumper is aftermarket...

 

Sorry I'm not 100% sure but I think the front bumper should have the Acura letters.

 

No "ACURA" indentation; aftermarket bumper.

 

Details on the ipod integration kit?

 

Thank you sir

I really don't think so either. If it is, I was/am completely unaware, haha.

Hmmm... You might be right. I never noticed.

This is news to me, lol.

My brother did it before I bought the car. I believe he hooked it up to the XM jack on the headunit with some sort of module. The brand was DICE. Sorry, that's about all i know regarding that. It works great though!

 

New Mod Today!

The car has been debadged, and I love the look. I'll probably plastidip the Acura emblem soon too.

Before


After

 

 

Excellent work Will.....keep on going!

 

My name is Luke, but thanks!

 

Here's a hint for the next big mod:

Just got it in the mail today...




Any ideas???

 

Black roof!

 

Yep!

I have an appointment set for next Monday to get it wrapped with vinyl at a local shop. I went and looked at the vinyl they'll be using after I made the appointment, and it didn't really look that glossy to me. But they said it was like the best vinyl you can get. (3M brand)

Are there different kinds of 3M glossy black vinyl? And is your roof painted or vinyl?

I can always cancel and set up an appointment to get it painted, but I think it would cost a lot more, and obviously it wouldn't be as easily reversible. The shop is doing the vinyl for $199 (supplies and labor).

 

Wow, so you're 16 and own a TL and doing all these mods yourself?!

Koodoos to you man!

 

^ This

Great job on modding up your ride. I wish I woulda had my TL since I was 16. Anyways, lookin forward to the progress Luke

 

Well, I'm 17 now (18 in September) but I was 16 when I got it. Thanks a lot!

Thanks man!

 

Nice work. Keep the mods coming. One per week!

 

My roof is 3M outdoor vinyl

 

Looking good. Great job.

 

Thanks, I'll try! haha

Ok cool, I'm gonna get the vinyl too. I got a quote on paint today and it would've been like $575. As long as its 3M it should be fine. They're giving me a 5 year warranty also.

Thank you!

 

Removed the XM antenna today in preparation for the vinyl wrap tomorrow. Can't wait!



This is about as clean as I could get it. I tried ever cleaner and grime remover known to man.

 

 

They will have the right product for that. It's going to look great.

 

What do you guys think?

 

Outstanding.

 

Wow, I really like how it turned out.

 

Wish I had a cool car when i was your age!! NICE!!

 

It looks great.


Aspec kit now.