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Old 08-07-2014, 10:07 PM
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Nice. I've never been to carowinds.
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^Wat.

How have you lived here this long and never been lol.
Old 08-07-2014, 11:17 PM
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Make sure you go at least one time next year...theyre in the process of building a 300'+ tall roller coaster...and its gonna be massive
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Somehow I escaped doom today. I went to avoid a cmpd crown vic from pulling up beside me at the light and then in the process ended up having a cmpd Taurus get right behind me at the next light. I did a u turn and surprisingly the cop just kept going. (tags are expired since sept 2012)
Just get the poor girl fixed already so she will pass.
Old 08-08-2014, 08:22 AM
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Been here since 2001.
Old 08-08-2014, 08:24 AM
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So after all these years, I finally got smart enough to find an alternate route for the 485 traffic. Take 77 to Westinghouse, turn left, go down and turn right onto downs. Go down, and turn left onto 51. I've done it twice now and it's glorious.
Old 08-08-2014, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
So after all these years, I finally got smart enough to find an alternate route for the 485 traffic. Take 77 to Westinghouse, turn left, go down and turn right onto downs. Go down, and turn left onto 51. I've done it twice now and it's glorious.
You sure you have been here since 2001? Thats a route I used to take. Roads are not great over there!
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Old 08-08-2014, 10:07 AM
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where do i take OEM seats with side airbags to? charlotte trash wont pick them up and the foxhole (landfill) wont take them.
Old 08-08-2014, 11:13 AM
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You sure you have been here since 2001? Thats a route I used to take. Roads are not great over there!
I am confident I've been here since 2001. haha The only part that is not good is the railroad crossing right after you go under 77 on Westinghouse.

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where do i take OEM seats with side airbags to? charlotte trash wont pick them up and the foxhole (landfill) wont take them.
hold onto them incase you ever decide to part with the CL.
Old 08-08-2014, 11:23 AM
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where do i take OEM seats with side airbags to? charlotte trash wont pick them up and the foxhole (landfill) wont take them.
If they are in OK shape, try to sell them. There is always someone willing to pay for the seats.

Other than that, you might need to rip the air bags out cut the seats up and trow them away piece by piece.
Old 08-08-2014, 11:57 AM
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Guys, where can I get a new car battery that is good for car audio and
for the car. What are some good brands and prices? Thanks
Old 08-08-2014, 12:42 PM
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Guys, where can I get a new car battery that is good for car audio and
for the car. What are some good brands and prices? Thanks
Ive had my optima red top for 7 years now and still going strong. Im not pushing major wattage but ive never experienced any problems thus far. I found advance auto parts has pretty good prices and you can check online for in-store availability.
Old 08-08-2014, 12:43 PM
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Thanks Eric, i know i probably should hold onto them even though they have rips, im trying to keep my OEM parts bin to a minimum, it ensures i wont get rid of the car lol
Old 08-08-2014, 01:13 PM
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haha I was just thinking about your seat situation on the way back from lunch. Hopefully you never decide to part with it because it's such an awesome car with everything you have done to it. So if it will help you keep the car and keep modifying it then just burn the seats to the ground haha.
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Old 08-08-2014, 01:17 PM
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no not really...i finally have a car with a complete set of mudflaps.
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
So after all these years, I finally got smart enough to find an alternate route for the 485 traffic. Take 77 to Westinghouse, turn left, go down and turn right onto downs. Go down, and turn left onto 51. I've done it twice now and it's glorious.
Glad to see you're learning your way around after all of these years .


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where do i take OEM seats with side airbags to? charlotte trash wont pick them up and the foxhole (landfill) wont take them.
Take them apart and put a couple of pieces in the trash can each week until they're gone.
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Old 08-08-2014, 10:33 PM
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So, whos going to Dankfest?
Old 08-08-2014, 11:19 PM
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Go get an autocraft AGM battery. Optima is over kill, anything less than that is basic performance.

Strong, lasting battery, but not as expensive. I sell them all day to guys at advanced auto parts!

I put in my request to go to Dankfest. Hope to be there if my 'wonderful' job lets me.
Old 08-09-2014, 11:21 AM
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never been but im planning on going to dankfest
Old 08-09-2014, 12:52 PM
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Well couldn't wait so got me a yellow top optima one. For 200 dollars. Should come In handy for all my audio and soon to be air ride equipment.
Old 08-09-2014, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 97CL_NC1102
So, whos going to Dankfest?
I plan on going since it's only like 10min from the house
Old 08-09-2014, 10:04 PM
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Anyone wanna caravan? (Granted I get the day off)
Old 08-11-2014, 12:18 AM
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http://virnow.com/events/tudor-unite...-championship/


This is where I will be. The event is wrapped around the dankfest event. (august 22, 23, and 24) If you like cars it is highly encouraged to go and bask in all of the glory.

Some photos from last year...







2AM shitface shenanigans at the campsite.













So yeah...stop being little pussies. Get your coolers out and a tent. Bring some beer. Camp out. Sit down. Shut the fuck up. And listen to some racecars go around the track. The Maserati trofeo is making their only stop in North America as well.
Old 08-11-2014, 08:08 AM
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Eric where is that at?

I have Sunday off so I might try to swing both events now...
Old 08-11-2014, 08:41 AM
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VIR. He posted a link above the pictures.
Old 08-11-2014, 01:27 PM
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Eric - will be going to vir on Sunday maybe Saturday if my friend want to spend the night. Rolling up there in the an C6 corvette n be in the corvette corral. My friend been going for awhile, and been to the f1 racing event in Canada and Texas.

Not going to dank fest my tl isn't worthy went last time with the car being filthy and park with nicer cars.

I guess since bee going air bags, me and the wife decided to go airbags also once I get her another car to drive. I narrow it down to two cars, 2010+ g37xs or 2010+ gs350 awd.
Old 08-11-2014, 01:52 PM
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Eric where is that at?

I have Sunday off so I might try to swing both events now...
VIR. You should definitely go.

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Eric - will be going to vir on Sunday maybe Saturday if my friend want to spend the night. Rolling up there in the an C6 corvette n be in the corvette corral. My friend been going for awhile, and been to the f1 racing event in Canada and Texas.

Not going to dank fest my tl isn't worthy went last time with the car being filthy and park with nicer cars.

I guess since bee going air bags, me and the wife decided to go airbags also once I get her another car to drive. I narrow it down to two cars, 2010+ g37xs or 2010+ gs350 awd.
Nice. The corvette owners come out strong. There is a whole field of them. Shit...your TL is worthy son!
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It will be worty one day, just been blowing Money on random things latly and putting the tl on the back burner. Airbags are planned for this fall and a few other cf goodies next year. I should talk to ravin lol maybe the process will go by faster lol.
Old 08-11-2014, 11:28 PM
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That is all...

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Eric - will be going to vir on Sunday maybe Saturday if my friend want to spend the night. Rolling up there in the an C6 corvette n be in the corvette corral. My friend been going for awhile, and been to the f1 racing event in Canada and Texas.

Not going to dank fest my tl isn't worthy went last time with the car being filthy and park with nicer cars.

I guess since bee going air bags, me and the wife decided to go airbags also once I get her another car to drive. I narrow it down to two cars, 2010+ g37xs or 2010+ gs350 awd.

That is whats up Max. I'm still needing a few more small parts then install will happen soon.
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Eric , didn't you photoshop the ILX headlights into a TL once before?



Someone on facebook posted some headlights from the retrofit store I think that's what its called and that's what they did.
Old 08-12-2014, 11:45 AM
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yeah I put some rlx jewel eyes in a photo of my TL earlier in the year.
Old 08-12-2014, 11:47 AM
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So my friend whom is the acura internet sales manager at Hendrick has asked me to find out of anyone is interested in coming to the TLX Introduction Event which is Saturday Aug 16 from 8-11. You have to rsvp. They will be having some waffles and coffee from Cast Iron Waffles. I just looked through the #castironwaffles hashtag and the photos look enticing enough to make me go. Anyone else interested?
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So my friend whom is the acura internet sales manager at Hendrick has asked me to find out of anyone is interested in coming to the TLX Introduction Event which is Saturday Aug 16 from 8-11. You have to rsvp. They will be having some waffles and coffee from Cast Iron Waffles. I just looked through the #castironwaffles hashtag and the photos look enticing enough to make me go. Anyone else interested?
Damn this is why I hate working Saturday's... I'd be all over this!
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yeah I put some rlx jewel eyes in a photo of my TL earlier in the year.


Think their making money off your idea man...
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eric, thats at hendrick acura i assume?
Old 08-12-2014, 01:42 PM
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Yes Sir.
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Is anyone selling a set of 04-06 stockies? Preferably with a decent set of tires.
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Tyler you getting rid of your aspecs?
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I'm sick of them being bent and riding like shit, so I need to get another set to ride around on until I can have them fixed. I actually have a few options:

1 - Man the fuck up and deal with the crappy ride, but hate driving the car
2 - Revert to a 235/40 and sell the 215s
3 - Buy a set of stockies, sell the wheels and tires as-is
4 - Buy a set of stockes, have wheels fixed, remount 215s
5 - Buy a set of stockies, have wheels fixed, buy 235s, sell 215s
6 - Remove wheels and tires from car, light the car on fire, file an insurance claim, sell A-Specs, buy IS350 F-Sport

Well, #6 can be ruled out immediately, but a new car would be nice

I really just need a set of stock wheels with decent tires to roll around on while I figure out what to do with the A-Specs. I've had them for 5 years AND they are pretty rare, so I don't think I'll sell them. However, I don't want to put money into fixing them if it makes them more susceptible to bending again in the future.

So, does anyone have a set of 04-06 stockies they want to sell?


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