The cheap mod thread
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The cheap mod thread
Maybe we can make a list of all the cheap mods that we can do to our TLs. I have seen such a list on other forums so it would be cool to have.
Cheap I think is less then $100. So post away people! I hope to gather some good ideas .
I will start. A good cheap mod is to paint the acura emblems black. Cost is $20.
Cheap I think is less then $100. So post away people! I hope to gather some good ideas .
I will start. A good cheap mod is to paint the acura emblems black. Cost is $20.
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type-s side markers from ebay.
LED Interior Conversion(includes licence plate LED)
Floor mats.
DIY mid-grille delete.
$20-40.
Philips 85122+ bulbs.
$85-100? [or something like that].
ZKW-R Lens.
$75-85? [or something like that].
Nokya/Hoen/Eurolite/PIAA Concentrated-Tiger-Piss-Yellow-Bulbs.
$15-25.
DIY Blacked-out-headlights.
$40+.
eBay rear decklid spoiler and/or rear roof spoiler.
$35-50/e.
Best one of all...
Weight reduction.
Priceless. ($0.)
LED Interior Conversion(includes licence plate LED)
Floor mats.
DIY mid-grille delete.
$20-40.
Philips 85122+ bulbs.
$85-100? [or something like that].
ZKW-R Lens.
$75-85? [or something like that].
Nokya/Hoen/Eurolite/PIAA Concentrated-Tiger-Piss-Yellow-Bulbs.
$15-25.
DIY Blacked-out-headlights.
$40+.
eBay rear decklid spoiler and/or rear roof spoiler.
$35-50/e.
Best one of all...
Weight reduction.
Priceless. ($0.)
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Emblem Delete w/ 3M Adhensive Remover $10
P2R EGR delete $20
Skunk2 Magnetic Oil Plug $29
Kaixen 6k HID Bulb $95
Stage 1 Exhaust $50
P2R Throttle body spacer $70-$100
V-LED DRL 6k HID kit $100
P2R EGR delete $20
Skunk2 Magnetic Oil Plug $29
Kaixen 6k HID Bulb $95
Stage 1 Exhaust $50
P2R Throttle body spacer $70-$100
V-LED DRL 6k HID kit $100
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baller on a budget, b!tch
Gotta include the type s quad tails. I know I know, after labor you'll be over 100, but the pipes themselves are 67!!
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/greatest-%2467-mod-779675/
Really wishing you guys would post links!!! So many suggestions, so little time to search!
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/greatest-%2467-mod-779675/
Really wishing you guys would post links!!! So many suggestions, so little time to search!
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Cold Cathode License Plate lights
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DIY mid-grille delete.
$20-40.
Philips 85122+ bulbs.
$85-100? [or something like that].
ZKW-R Lens.
$75-85? [or something like that].
Nokya/Hoen/Eurolite/PIAA Concentrated-Tiger-Piss-Yellow-Bulbs.
$15-25.
DIY Blacked-out-headlights.
$40+.
eBay rear decklid spoiler and/or rear roof spoiler.
$35-50/e.
Best one of all...
Weight reduction.
Priceless. ($0.)
DIY mid-grille delete.
$20-40.
Philips 85122+ bulbs.
$85-100? [or something like that].
ZKW-R Lens.
$75-85? [or something like that].
Nokya/Hoen/Eurolite/PIAA Concentrated-Tiger-Piss-Yellow-Bulbs.
$15-25.
DIY Blacked-out-headlights.
$40+.
eBay rear decklid spoiler and/or rear roof spoiler.
$35-50/e.
Best one of all...
Weight reduction.
Priceless. ($0.)
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...07&postcount=5
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Add keyhole delete, ~$15.
Shift Knob Replacement, < $100
OE Carbon Fiber Trim Kit (front) ~$50
Progress RSB ~$135 (that's a little over, but worth it)
Painted Engine Cover, ~$30 - $50 DIY
Painted Brake Calipers, ~$20 - $50 (depending on kit)
Full Interior LED's, say, ~$50 - $60
Navi Hack, FREE!!!
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For us poor slobs living in the great white North, the WeatherTech Digital Fit floor liners. The fronts are about $100, whole set $180. I used to cringe every time I got in my car and saw all the snow I tracked in with me. On lesser cars I could knock my feet together outside while sitting in the drivers seat but with the TL's amazing "auto close" doors and Idaho's insane crown on the roads I nearly lose my legs if I dare try. :/
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The OE CF kit? What it covers on mine was just plain black/dark gray plastic - around the seat heater buttons and around the cup-holders.
http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/...s=&view=normal
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ht_3029wt_1139
15 LED Panel fits in all four dome lights and the door panels. They don't fit in the trunk light but I chose to just stick it to the outside of the stock lens. Nobody ever sees the actual light housing anyways. It's space ship bright, so much so that I changed the drivers side front dome to a red light to keep from blinding myself at night when I'm on a dark highway and someone needs to find something in the car. Less than $50 for seven of them. Red ones cost twice as much since this vendor didn't have them.
15 LED Panel fits in all four dome lights and the door panels. They don't fit in the trunk light but I chose to just stick it to the outside of the stock lens. Nobody ever sees the actual light housing anyways. It's space ship bright, so much so that I changed the drivers side front dome to a red light to keep from blinding myself at night when I'm on a dark highway and someone needs to find something in the car. Less than $50 for seven of them. Red ones cost twice as much since this vendor didn't have them.
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If these are said the be brand new, I can almost guarantee these are cheap knock offs of the real thing.
Plasti Dip Grille: $10
http://www.homedepot.com/Paint-Spray-Paint/h_d1/N-5yc1vZapz5/R-202261898/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Plasti Dip Grille: $10
http://www.homedepot.com/Paint-Spray-Paint/h_d1/N-5yc1vZapz5/R-202261898/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
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Tinting side mirror turn signals.
Buy Vinyl from AckTL05 and cut yourself - $5-$6
BlueBat overlays (pre-cut) - $12
Buy Vinyl from AckTL05 and cut yourself - $5-$6
BlueBat overlays (pre-cut) - $12
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Short shifter for 5AT---just screw the knob down further on the stalk = FREE!
Footwell lights http://www.v-leds.com/Strip-Lights-LED/c484345-1-3/
Aluminum Race Pedals http://www.uniquestyleracing.com/acclinrsxtlt.html (AZ vendor)
KP Window Rollup - LOVE this mod!! http://www.kptechnologies.com/products.php#/17 (AZ vendor)
PIAA Super Silicone wipers http://www.ajusa.com/browse/Wipers/123/0/0 (AZ vendor)
HID kit http://ddmtuning.com/ or http://hidextra.com
Amp'd Emblem http://www.ampdemblems.com
Footwell lights http://www.v-leds.com/Strip-Lights-LED/c484345-1-3/
Aluminum Race Pedals http://www.uniquestyleracing.com/acclinrsxtlt.html (AZ vendor)
KP Window Rollup - LOVE this mod!! http://www.kptechnologies.com/products.php#/17 (AZ vendor)
PIAA Super Silicone wipers http://www.ajusa.com/browse/Wipers/123/0/0 (AZ vendor)
HID kit http://ddmtuning.com/ or http://hidextra.com
Amp'd Emblem http://www.ampdemblems.com
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If these are said the be brand new, I can almost guarantee these are cheap knock offs of the real thing.
Plasti Dip Grille: $10
http://www.homedepot.com/Paint-Spray-Paint/h_d1/N-5yc1vZapz5/R-202261898/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Plasti Dip Grille: $10
http://www.homedepot.com/Paint-Spray-Paint/h_d1/N-5yc1vZapz5/R-202261898/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
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Another popular mod is window visors for $145 shipped from my dealer.
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I don't sell pre-cut because it doesn't cover "everything". The tail light tint that is precut is faster to install but the edges will still be shown for like 2-3mm's. Also, if you use a heat gun the vinyl shrinks so its easier to mess up with pre-cut. I can precut stuff, but I choose not to because its easier for me and the customer the way I do it plus there will be some left over for the custom to do other things.
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Short shifter for 5AT---just screw the knob down further on the stalk = FREE!
Footwell lights http://www.v-leds.com/Strip-Lights-LED/c484345-1-3/
Aluminum Race Pedals http://www.uniquestyleracing.com/acclinrsxtlt.html (AZ vendor)
KP Window Rollup - LOVE this mod!! http://www.kptechnologies.com/products.php#/17 (AZ vendor)
PIAA Super Silicone wipers http://www.ajusa.com/browse/Wipers/123/0/0 (AZ vendor)
HID kit http://ddmtuning.com/ or http://hidextra.com
Amp'd Emblem http://www.ampdemblems.com
Footwell lights http://www.v-leds.com/Strip-Lights-LED/c484345-1-3/
Aluminum Race Pedals http://www.uniquestyleracing.com/acclinrsxtlt.html (AZ vendor)
KP Window Rollup - LOVE this mod!! http://www.kptechnologies.com/products.php#/17 (AZ vendor)
PIAA Super Silicone wipers http://www.ajusa.com/browse/Wipers/123/0/0 (AZ vendor)
HID kit http://ddmtuning.com/ or http://hidextra.com
Amp'd Emblem http://www.ampdemblems.com
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Ebay Roof spoiler
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05...ht_2517wt_1127
Knock off type S Ebay trunk spoiler
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Paint...#ht_6454wt_989
Headlight overlays...not for everyone, looks kinda cool though.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-08...ht_2735wt_1127
Front bumper inserts
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05...ht_2174wt_1127
Rear bumper protector...If anyone has this let me know what you think of it PLEASE!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...ht_3070wt_1127
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05...ht_2517wt_1127
Knock off type S Ebay trunk spoiler
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Paint...#ht_6454wt_989
Headlight overlays...not for everyone, looks kinda cool though.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-08...ht_2735wt_1127
Front bumper inserts
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05...ht_2174wt_1127
Rear bumper protector...If anyone has this let me know what you think of it PLEASE!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...ht_3070wt_1127