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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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I'm Baaaaaaack

We'll after 4 years off with my 2005 Desert Mist TL, I decided to get another one. I have been looking for about 3 months and finally found a 2008 NBP TL-S one owner in perfect condition with zero mods. Look forward to starting the process over again and getting more input from the rest of the crew on the board.

This is my last ride that was sold a while back







And this is the starting point for my new TL-S.



And the Best Part......



Took forever to find another 6-spd well worth it, already have parts on the way!
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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What parts are on the way?
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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my guess is aspec kit. just a guess of course
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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I have the Acura carbon fiber interior pieces for around the cup holders, seat switches and the rear AC coming, along with a CF steering wheel. Also, all hyper white LED's inside and above the l plate. 2012 Navi Disc, and yes the A-Spec kit hopefully all shipping tomorrow. Not a bad start
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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Nice pickup Desper. I like the "to come" list as well.
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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Damn thats one of they only DSM TLs that really made my jaw drop. Great pickup though.
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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Welcome back desper. I always bring up your car and doughboy's car when people discuss DMM.

Congrats on the new ride. Looking forward to see what you do with this one.
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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Welcome back desper. I always bring up your car and doughboy's car when people discuss DMM.

Congrats on the new ride. Looking forward to see what you do with this one.
Thank you very much, it was very hard to part with it.. Still to this day I have never seen another DMM with black / cf interior and a 6 spd. Glad to be back, and cant wait to get started on my new ride
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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Wow your Desert TL was the best looking one I have seen

Congrats on the NBP Manual Type-S

Welcome back

And now you know how to MOD easily
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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dude your just like me from 05 to 08 TL-S, i just wished mine was 6mt!
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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You had one of the best looking and rarest DMM TL there ever was and ever will be. Congrats on the new TL-S.
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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Just realized my old ride is still on the RonJon website

http://www.ronjonwheels.com/discounts.html

4 years later still going strong
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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Nice ride
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 03:25 AM
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lets the mods begin.
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 06:11 AM
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welcome back bro. as soon you get the pieces post some pics...
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 08:47 AM
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congrats on the type s upgrade, and that dmm was hot
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 08:50 AM
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Congrats on the new ride. I'm jealous of the 6MT.
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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Welcome back, even though I hate that color but your ride made me think otherwise.
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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^ I agree...if DMM came with black interior I'd like it a whole lot more. I'm a tan interior hater.
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ebelp
^ I agree...if DMM came with black interior I'd like it a whole lot more. I'm a tan interior hater.
Luckily mine was black interior.. or I never would have bought it back in the day
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 07:06 PM
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nothing like owning 6speed type s!......i just never want to go back to auto
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Your previous TL was incredible. And was probably the rarest type of 3G TL ever made. I doubt Acura made more than a few hundred DMM/Ebony/6MTs. What car did you switch to after it?

The new TL-S looks great! Anxious to see what you do to it.
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 12:31 AM
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damn looks beautiful, congrats on new pick up too

I've only seen one dmm in person and wondered if such a color existed, it was auto and tan though
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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Drove down to meet up with Marcus at Heeltoe to have my A-Spec kit installed and also got the window's tinted 20%. So far so good, brakes will be next followed by new coilovers.

[IMG][/IMG]

This photo was taken in the Hollywood Hills on Mulholland Drive.
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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[IMG][/IMG]


After 2 coats of Zymol Concours (which was after washing, claying, and HD cleansing) I got these 2 semi crappy pics to show

[IMG][/IMG]

[IMG][/IMG]
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 03:22 PM
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Nice shine...how did you like the Zymol?
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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Very nice pictures!

I myself have the A-Spec kit coming in about 10 days.
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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Nice shine...how did you like the Zymol?
I really like the concours, but then again it is $200 a jar. The HD cleanse is a pain in the ass if you let it dry all the way, but happy with the results
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Old May 13, 2012 | 11:40 AM
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Marcus at Heeltoe, installed these Tein Street Advance coilovers yesterday and this is the result

[IMG][/IMG]

[IMG][/IMG]
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Old May 13, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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nice progress keep us update
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Old May 13, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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Nice! The drop makes a huge difference.
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Old May 13, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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Looks good nice drop
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Old May 13, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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Drop looks good.. Your paint is super clean.
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Old May 13, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by desper
I have the Acura carbon fiber interior pieces for around the cup holders, seat switches and the rear AC coming, along with a CF steering wheel. Also, all hyper white LED's inside and above the l plate. 2012 Navi Disc, and yes the A-Spec kit hopefully all shipping tomorrow. Not a bad start
where did you order the CF steering wheel from?
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Old May 13, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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looks wayyyy better after the drop. nice pick on the NBP, welcome back
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Old May 14, 2012 | 05:00 AM
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NBP = WIN!!

Welcome back btw. Loved your old car. Love your new car even more!
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Old May 14, 2012 | 05:42 AM
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6 speed.
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Old May 15, 2012 | 01:25 AM
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sup bro!!! When I saw your name, i was trippen balls lol! FYI, I still have one of your eagle tires and I'm still on the Tein-SS I bought from you.. Been awhile man LMK when you are around the area.. I'm currently living in the OC.. Irvine to be specific.

Car looks great!!

If your number is area code 973, I still have your number bro, lol!

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Old May 15, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ILLustriousUA6
If your number is area code 973, I still have your number bro, lol!
Yup, that is it.. same to you, if you get around the sunset strip in Hollywood.. That is where i am at now
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Old May 15, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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You should consider our new finishes and wheels.





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