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Old 03-02-2012, 01:59 PM
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Cool How do YOU make your 3rd Gen TL stand out?!

i own a 2007 TL-S and what makes my car stand out is the CBP paint, imo its the sexiest paint job on the UA-7

* PICS would be nice*
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I like your taste in color. the first mod I did was changed the color of the front amber side markers to white. It's definately attracted attention. And it only cost me 25$! Then all 4 turn signals to led, front switchbacks, and 20% tints all around!
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i spent more money than the law allows on my mustang modding. my tl-s will be staying stock.
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Drop it like its hot!
Most bang for the buck in terms of aesthetics.
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Most bang for the buck in terms of aesthetics.
yeah drop and aspec kit turns the most heads
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roof rack (yes i use it, at least i did when it was on...my car is currently naked) and rims to start...
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I just want my car back.
aww poor justn. i know how you feel. in due time...when the insurance gets their head out of their ass. be persistent and you'll be back with making your TL stand out again, hopefully without grass on the chin of your car.
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roof rack and azine stickers on the rear quarter windows
Old 03-02-2012, 05:50 PM
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Fast and Furious that bitch out..... nah just playing with ya! Really it depends on your tastes and what you're into. But the basic is a drop, some nice rims and the aspec kit for starters.
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Lighting mods for now
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Painting it neon pink!!! Turn heads for sure
Old 03-02-2012, 06:45 PM
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Tint, stance and wheels. In that order.
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Originally Posted by Moe5193
i own a 2007 TL-S and what makes my car stand out is the CBP paint, imo its the sexiest paint job on the UA-7

* PICS would be nice*
I disagree. The most sexiest color available for the Type-S in my eyes is Kinetic Blue Pearl

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Next would be WDP, than ASM (Or is it SSM for the Type-S?), than NBP
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neons, high wing, custom neon paint job, 22" rims, loud ass exhaust, 30 stickers for added attraction

it stands out

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Old 03-02-2012, 07:12 PM
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I keep mine totally stock and people seem to like it.
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1. Custom paint job
2. Loud system so they can hear you from down the block
3. Loud exhaust and intake so they can hear you when you enter the town
4. Some baller wheels so when they actually see you (after hearing you for 5 minutes) you stand out
5. Have the car slammed so when you pull up you drag somebody's black tripod at night across the whole parking lot since they left it in the middle of the parking lmao

If any of those dont work, then idk what to tell you!
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I keep mine totally stock and people seem to like it.


I call bullshit and people agree.
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Old 03-02-2012, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by RaviNJCLs


I call bullshit and people agree.
^^ This
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^^ This
++1 I'm agree with that. The car allready look nice and stand out from any other TL. Probably just need A-spec kit and tinted windows
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Mine seems to get alot of attention from those who care when it's freshly washed/waxed... plus A-spec kit.
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How do I make it standout on Acurazine? By keeping the mods simple. I don't have wheels, suspension, exhaust, etc. Just A-Spec, decklid lip spoiler, tint, and some small things here and there.

How do I make it standout in the real world? By keeping it cleaner/maintained better than all the other TLs on the road. I get comments all the time saying "That's a 2005? I thought it was new. Your car has 109,000 miles?!" The SA at the Acura dealer always says something about the condition too. Upkeeping your TL is the best way to make it standout.
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This is standing out..





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If you want to stand out only to the 3g Acura TL crowd. Than any mod will help you stand out. We notice every little thing and appreciate the work people put into their cars.

If you want to stand out to every day people on the streets. Go by what bforbrain posted. Honestly its hard to stand out with a 3G tl with just 18s, aspec kit, lights etc... I mean most of the people out there won't notice it. I hope you understand this part lol.

When I had my car lowered last summer.. wheels and stuff.. Most people on the streets didn't notice it, atleast I think so. I mean i only had a few guys give me the thumbs up.


Now If you were driving a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, completely stock. You will always stand out lol. My friend owns one and had it parked in my driveway for about a week. I took it out a few times and people notice it ALOT!!. Its a yellow one.
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One more thing. Standing out is not always a good thing lol. I mod my car so it stands out to me. Not the world, but if people notice it, It does make me feel good lol.. so yea standing out is not always good. I was driving the other day and saw a Dodge Avenger with a huge wing. The wing was extending out into the other lanes LOL.
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Originally Posted by vietxquangstah
I disagree. The most sexiest color available for the Type-S in my eyes is Kinetic Blue Pearl





Next would be WDP, than ASM (Or is it SSM for the Type-S?), than NBP
Awesome TL

The gold wheels go great with KBP



Lower your car with coilovers, a good amount is 1.5-1.75 inches.
Tint the windows.
A-Spec body kit.
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I guess it depends on what kind of "standing out" we're talking about?

there's the "wow, nice car" standing out and then there's the "oh my god, what a wreck" standing out. I guess it's all subjective. To me, the car slammed to ground with blingly wheels that might get a lot of attention goes in the "that looks like a wreck" category for me as soon as i see the rear wheels with a 30 degree camber (no offense).

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Originally Posted by rhafikjaan
If you want to stand out only to the 3g Acura TL crowd. Than any mod will help you stand out. We notice every little thing and appreciate the work people put into their cars.

If you want to stand out to every day people on the streets. Go by what bforbrain posted. Honestly its hard to stand out with a 3G tl with just 18s, aspec kit, lights etc... I mean most of the people out there won't notice it. I hope you understand this part lol.

When I had my car lowered last summer.. wheels and stuff.. Most people on the streets didn't notice it, atleast I think so. I mean i only had a few guys give me the thumbs up.


Now If you were driving a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, completely stock. You will always stand out lol. My friend owns one and had it parked in my driveway for about a week. I took it out a few times and people notice it ALOT!!. Its a yellow one.
Paint the tl yellow and problem solved LOL

To be honest i don't care whether people notice the stuff i have done so far or not. I add or change things in my car becuase i want it to look good to me and only to me. Granted if i get good feedback from random people then i say thanks, however, i normally get feedback from friends and family and that's all that matters to me. In the end, do what you makes you happy

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"Standing out" will get you jacked at the intersection! Get you pulled over! Haters are gonna hate on you! lol

Drop, aspec, rims in my area will put you in the 98% percentile among TL's.
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Originally Posted by vietxquangstah
I disagree. The most sexiest color available for the Type-S in my eyes is Kinetic Blue Pearl





Next would be WDP, than ASM (Or is it SSM for the Type-S?), than NBP
I own a CBP and Love NBP but anyways I see white front side markers what do you guys think I should put I don't like the stock amber sidemarkers. Red? or White? on my CBP S. TY.
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Originally Posted by vietxquangstah
I disagree. The most sexiest color available for the Type-S in my eyes is Kinetic Blue Pearl





Next would be WDP, than ASM (Or is it SSM for the Type-S?), than NBP
Wrong MRP is the shiat! I don't know really, I think I saw more KBP owner in this forum than MRP owner lol. originally MRP is my last choice of color but I kinda glad after I bought it, I don't see too many MRP listing online.

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Best color is black.
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^^^too much dust collect lol.
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When clean it is the best. :P
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^^^ yup looking good for 30 secs before dust settle again plus I hate that you can see scratch very clearly on black, I am not hating NHP my two previous vehicles were NHB.
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