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Old 01-16-2014, 07:18 AM
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Kinda looks like the Top Secret kit
Old 01-16-2014, 07:22 AM
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So guys, I was accepted into the NvUS team/family a few weeks ago and Im gonna need to recruit some more ppl for the NC area. Ive also been named the NC Chapter Lead and with a lot of meets and shows coming up I can already tell its gonna be a great year. We currently have two Acura TL members in Fayetteville (Rios-TL) and someone else.
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Oh my

Evan, your car is perfect IMO. Not too flashy or overdone; simple aggressiveness

Of course that compliment comes with a price, so I expect delivery of the car tomorrow.
Why thank you sir! I will however, not be delivering the car to you I love her too much.

There are a couple small changes in the pipeline that I hope to have in place before the summer. We'll see.
Old 01-16-2014, 08:20 AM
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Great shots, Bryan! Love the Bug and the wheels on the gray Jetta (design/style, not his fitment).

That s2k kit is nice...probably the best I've seen.
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
So is this a new S2000 widebody kit?
Originally Posted by 97CL_NC1102
Kinda looks like the Top Secret kit
Thanks for sharing Jason! Unfortunately not a fan of this one. Personally I'd rather go with something like the new Circuit Garage overfenders being designed by a guy in Canada. Mr. Nakai-San (of RWB fame) himself actually showed up at this guy's shop and said he really liked how they were turning out



I'd do something like that, and then custom widen something like J's fenders and still run a square 295 setup

Oh, and Nakai @ his shop (so cool imo).

Old 01-16-2014, 08:33 AM
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Dang that is crazy.
Old 01-16-2014, 09:12 AM
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Wow, that's awesome!!!!!!

I don't feel like copying all of the IMG codes over, but here's my "2014 Set" on Flickr. Has a few pictures of Alex's Accord, when I met up with Bryan and a few other guys, and the UNCC meet.

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Old 01-16-2014, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
The tag has DRP.. "Demonic Red Pearl"?!
More like DERP! Amirite guys? Amirite??




Guys???
Old 01-16-2014, 12:37 PM
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bryan, i thought the NvUS crew was big in Nc already i member seeing them at dank fest and fitment festival last year.

that a whole lota tire up front of the s2k. damn canadians. lol
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Originally Posted by t0psec12etpanda
bryan, i thought the NvUS crew was big in Nc already i member seeing them at dank fest and fitment festival last year.

that a whole lota tire up front of the s2k. damn canadians. lol
Yeah, it is lol. He's running 295/30/18 all around, and had to modify the front headlight bracket because at full lock his tires would rub that headlight bracket
Old 01-16-2014, 02:50 PM
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Here is a batch of photos from gt6 that ive taken since I got the game.

































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Old 01-16-2014, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by t0psec12etpanda
bryan, i thought the NvUS crew was big in Nc already i member seeing them at dank fest and fitment festival last year.

that a whole lota tire up front of the s2k. damn canadians. lol
they all dropped out and started their own group called supreme_quality or something like that
Old 01-17-2014, 05:33 AM
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i wonder why they left, didn't know they started a new group also. Shoot must been some issue within the old group or something. I may join after I throw more parts and have more time for it.
Old 01-17-2014, 08:19 AM
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This thread has been so active lately I'm going to keep it going. This car has been out for awhile, but it's making me re-think my goals in life.

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Old 01-17-2014, 11:02 AM
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Seeing cars like that make me wonder why I keep putting money into my car.
Old 01-17-2014, 11:22 AM
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Let's all figure out how to afford the new nsx.
Old 01-17-2014, 11:56 AM
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Crowdsourced NSX ownership?

This would be like a custody battle over a kid.




Except an NSX is more better.
Old 01-17-2014, 12:08 PM
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No need to save for a car that won't be in production for another 100 years.
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Old 01-17-2014, 12:23 PM
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I've got $50 to throw in
Old 01-17-2014, 12:25 PM
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Pay for my Sonny's at the meet and we'll call it even.
Old 01-17-2014, 12:37 PM
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I wonder what the sticker will be. $112,995.
Old 01-17-2014, 12:38 PM
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That's about $112k more than I can afford.
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Man after talking to Daniel about his Megan coils I am thinking about getting some coilovers. I see that heel toe final has some ht-spec in stock and thinking about doing it. I swear my wife is a bad influence. I told her the 215/40/18 are too small and doesn't fill the gap. She like why don't we lower the car MOar. And I'm like it cost money and stuff. Then pull out the same card that Eric girl pulled and said " can we get *check her phone* a cold air intake?" Lol I swear my wife just want me to be done with the car now so she can spend more money on purses and purse accessories.
Old 01-17-2014, 12:44 PM
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Don't do the HT Spec. They are just rebranded F&F coils and many people have had the shocks blow. Go for Megans, ISCs, or TEINs.
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lol.

My TEINs have miles and miles and miles on them. Thousands. With no problems.
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Yea I heard of them stories where it last them a year before they blow. But for the same price of Megan I'll rather get some BC. I want to wait for used set where there be in a affordable range. Daniel tried to help me out but Bruce already sold his Megan on Monday.
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Old 01-17-2014, 01:40 PM
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Can't get those on a 3G TL
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Don't do the HT Spec. They are just rebranded F&F coils and many people have had the shocks blow. Go for Megans, ISCs, or TEINs.
>Won't recommend F&F coils.
>Suggests Megans


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x100000000 to FA coils. Get them with Swift springs, worth the upgrade. I mine.
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I haven't heard anything bad about Megans

I DO know they cannot be rebuilt, though.
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
I haven't heard anything bad about Megans

I DO know they cannot be rebuilt, though.
That's a huge negative. Megans are in the same league as D2, F&F, KSport, etc. I believe they're even built in the same factory.

The Fortune Auto parts are manufactured overseas but they are assembled in my backyard.

Then again, that may be a drawback.
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Listen bitch, I got mine used for less than half the price of a new set. No fucks are given where they are built. And until you can provide evidence to back up your claim of them being built in the same factory as others....

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http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/hand...overs-sam.html

Take a gander at that thread. Read the vendor comments carefully.

Quite frankly, if all you're after is the mad stance yo look, then get the cheapest coilover you can get if it gives teh mad lows bruh.

If you're after something that will perform well, has better QC, lasts longer, can be rebuilt, etc; there are much better options.

EDIT: And to be clear - Megans aren't as bad as D2s/Ksports.

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Pay for my Sonny's at the meet and we'll call it even.
Lol if i even make it to the meet gunna talk to friends at Wilmington this weekend when i visit about getting a ride.

I want air bags :too cool: but so many other things on my to do list take priority over that. Not to mention my dad would probably try to check me into an insane asylum if I even asked to be allowed to buy them.
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Can't get those on a 3G TL
Bleh...that sucks. Hopefully they'll add them at some point.
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Thanks for the link Morgan! I believed you, I just wanted to give you some shit

Has anyone ordered parts from Rock Auto before? I really need some adjustable ball joints to cure the -3 degrees of camber I have up front
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Bleh...that sucks. Hopefully they'll add them at some point.
Wonder how many 7G or 8G Accord suspension parts are interchangable with the 3G?

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Thanks for the link Morgan! I believed you, I just wanted to give you some shit

Has anyone ordered parts from Rock Auto before? I really need some adjustable ball joints to cure the -3 degrees of camber I have up front
Rock Auto is good. Fast shipping and good prices on most things.
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You wouldn't happen to know what ball joints fit the 3G TL do you?

Edit: -1.5 to +1.5 adjustability. Thoughts?

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...753&cc=1429130

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