** Offical Florida Chat Thread **
05-21-2011, 09:29 AM
#1365
Go Pats!
Originally Posted by dragonsking91
does anyone knows any tunner shop in orlando. I need to get my P2R TBS and IM spacer done. Thanks
On What car? I did mine myself a couple of months ago
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08 type-S. Also adding to the list is now i planning to buy the UR pulley (stock size) so it's not P2R TBS, IM spacer, and UR pulley. Thanks
does anyone knows any tunner shop in orlando. I need to get my P2R TBS and IM spacer done. Thanks
On What car? I did mine myself a couple of months ago
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08 type-S. Also adding to the list is now i planning to buy the UR pulley (stock size) so it's not P2R TBS, IM spacer, and UR pulley. Thanks
05-21-2011, 09:30 AM
#1366
Go Pats!
05-22-2011, 10:05 AM
#1368
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Look for a meet in your area, and I am sure a few of the boys that attend can help you install at the meet.......thats how we used to roll back in the day! Anyone takers for a helping hand for this guy?
07-10-2011, 12:33 PM
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seriously .
we need more south florida strictly acura meets. and someone needs to start a true post for the dates and locations of the meets. tampa, orlando , fort myers, miami c'mon lets go guys!!!!
we need more south florida strictly acura meets. and someone needs to start a true post for the dates and locations of the meets. tampa, orlando , fort myers, miami c'mon lets go guys!!!!
07-10-2011, 01:51 PM
#1376
A second meet was started in Boca as well by Glades and the Tpike, every Wednesday night but it wasn't as large.
However last month the cops came in, and announced that anyone participating in meets is going to be cited for conspiracy to race. So everything has kind of been on the low lately.
08-10-2011, 02:07 PM
#1380
Senior Moderator
Congrats and welcome to AZ! You may want to register her at www.myacura.com. Save your Navi and radio codes there for safe keeping.
08-16-2011, 09:23 AM
#1382
Chapter Leader (Central Florida)
Hey guys im finally a florida resident!
Ended up finding a beautiful home in Sanford so here I am, but I dont know a damn person here! We need to get some meets going!
So does anyone know where a good place to get my tints redone would be? I want to go darker since I think I can go pretty dark down here.
Ended up finding a beautiful home in Sanford so here I am, but I dont know a damn person here! We need to get some meets going!
So does anyone know where a good place to get my tints redone would be? I want to go darker since I think I can go pretty dark down here.
35% is the limit
08-16-2011, 08:04 PM
#1384
Senior Moderator
Check the threads on tint.
And remember that our TLs come with approx. 75% tint so whatever you put on you need to factor that in.
You can also go darker on the rear windows and back window. Mine are at the limit (see my signature).
If you have Navi, you will want to get non-metallic tint, such as ceramic, so as not to interfere with the Navi antenna which is located under the package shelf in the rear. Welcome to Florida. You're in Acura country!
Dave a/k/a "XP"
And remember that our TLs come with approx. 75% tint so whatever you put on you need to factor that in.
You can also go darker on the rear windows and back window. Mine are at the limit (see my signature).
If you have Navi, you will want to get non-metallic tint, such as ceramic, so as not to interfere with the Navi antenna which is located under the package shelf in the rear. Welcome to Florida. You're in Acura country!
Dave a/k/a "XP"
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08-17-2011, 10:00 AM
#1385
Chapter Leader (Central Florida)
Thanks guys. Tint law was 35% all the way around in Illinois, but I have about 25% (i think, it came on the car) and never had a problem.
I looked up the law and FL allows 28% on the front and %15 on the back, so maybe ill go down to a 18% or so and see how I do.
Anyone recommend a good tint shop around sanford/lake mary?
I looked up the law and FL allows 28% on the front and %15 on the back, so maybe ill go down to a 18% or so and see how I do.
Anyone recommend a good tint shop around sanford/lake mary?
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08-18-2011, 08:32 PM
#1391
Acura Fanboy
Regarding tints, I am interested in the new 3M Crystalline tints for my RSX. They are expensive compared to standard tints, but in addition to blocking the UV, the 70% and darker tints block 99% of the IR. They also have a 90% tint which is effectively clear, but it blocks 90% of the IR. This appeals to me here in Central Florida as most of the heat that gets in the car comes from solar IR radiation. These tints are also non-metallic.
I don't like dark tint due to the reduction of visibility at night. I am looking at 70% sides and back and 90% on the windshield. I know that any tint on the windshield is technically illegal, but cutting the IR for that much glass area would be worth it to me. I hope to get a quote next week.
I found only one place locally that carries this tint, and it's in Longwood. Search for 3M Crystalline tint to find tint shops that install it.
Here is a link to the manufacturers site and brochure:
Crystalline Automotive Films
Crystalline Brochure (PDF, 1.8 Mb)
I don't like dark tint due to the reduction of visibility at night. I am looking at 70% sides and back and 90% on the windshield. I know that any tint on the windshield is technically illegal, but cutting the IR for that much glass area would be worth it to me. I hope to get a quote next week.
I found only one place locally that carries this tint, and it's in Longwood. Search for 3M Crystalline tint to find tint shops that install it.
Here is a link to the manufacturers site and brochure:
Crystalline Automotive Films
Crystalline Brochure (PDF, 1.8 Mb)
08-19-2011, 08:16 PM
#1392
Chapter Leader (Central Florida)
Give me a time and a place and Ill be there. I know literally NO ONE down here, its just me and my girl and we are getting close to killing each other from being together every waking moment!
08-20-2011, 11:00 AM
#1393
Burning Brakes
On vacation in Orlando from NYC and i have been here for a week, I have spotted only 1 4G and 2 3G. I will be here for a few more days and I'll see if I spot anymore, in NYC there is a slew of TL'S all over the place.
08-21-2011, 01:38 PM
#1395
But if you name a place and get something set up I would be more than happy to stop by.
08-22-2011, 03:57 PM
#1397
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Name a place and time man. People are busy ya know, it takes time to coordinate meetups. This thread was created shortly after a meetup that I took a lead role in planning and it was no easy task. I can't plan anything now with grad school, work, a wedding, and moving.
But if you name a place and get something set up I would be more than happy to stop by.
But if you name a place and get something set up I would be more than happy to stop by.
08-23-2011, 11:38 PM
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Thanks guys. Tint law was 35% all the way around in Illinois, but I have about 25% (i think, it came on the car) and never had a problem.
I looked up the law and FL allows 28% on the front and %15 on the back, so maybe ill go down to a 18% or so and see how I do.
Anyone recommend a good tint shop around sanford/lake mary?
I looked up the law and FL allows 28% on the front and %15 on the back, so maybe ill go down to a 18% or so and see how I do.
Anyone recommend a good tint shop around sanford/lake mary?
i got 20% tints, i used to get harassed all the time in chicago for it, so i ended up putting untinted front windows in, but i put the 20%'s back in the front windows when i came down, haven't been bothered yet but i got no AC so i drive with the windows down anyways most of the time
08-24-2011, 03:23 PM
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its not too bad, seems like it was way hotter in chicago BUUT we've got two other cars to drive which have AC, so my car's been doing more sitting in the garage then driving and taking it out at night, haha.
i've actually got the whole AC put back in b4 i left chicago but it wouldn't kick on, i think the only thing i haven't replaced yet is the evap, so maybe one of these days i'll pull the dash and replace it (already got a replacement) hopefully that fixes it
i've actually got the whole AC put back in b4 i left chicago but it wouldn't kick on, i think the only thing i haven't replaced yet is the evap, so maybe one of these days i'll pull the dash and replace it (already got a replacement) hopefully that fixes it