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Old 07-02-2012, 04:27 PM
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List of cheap mods?

Need some help. Need a list of mods I can purchase that will not void my factory warranty. I already bought some LEDs for the interior which were cheap. I'm also thinking about getting a puddle light kit. These are the types of mod I would like they're cheap and change the look of the car. Any input is helpful. Oh btw car is WDP 08 base with Nav with taupe interior.
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I was honestly happy with my stock TL till i saw all the great ideas/mods.... LOL
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one of these threads again???

KP window roll up module - 50 bucks
shock sensor - 20 bucks
HD lip - 50 bucks
SR Intake - 80 bucks
Old 07-02-2012, 05:05 PM
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A little search goes a long way...

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/best-%24100-mod-mods-801083/
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Old 07-02-2012, 08:08 PM
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How about this one? RDX Caliper covers
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/rdx-brake-covers-installed-861739/

Also, iJDMToy LED DRLs and LED switchbacks are nice and easy.

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How about this one? RDX Caliper covers
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=861739

Also, iJDMToy LED DRLs and LED switchbacks are nice and easy.
those are on the rear.. right?
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I think they can go on the front or rear of non-brembo cars. Obviously just rear for manual and Type-S cars.
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I think they can go on the front or rear of non-brembo cars. Obviously just rear for manual and Type-S cars.
Any idea if these will work on a 4G?
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a decent place charged what 200+ to do tints...at the price, i rather get springs and still save some change....tints are not in the cheap mods list, UNLESS you are a baller LOL
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^i thought it was tints?
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^^^ me too....

"am getting my tints redone" seems right to me
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its motherfucking "tint"
not tints.
just tint.

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There's a huge elitist debate on whether it's tint or tints...I still call them tints since I want them on ALL my windows!

To me, the first thing anyone should do to a car (particularly one that might have lacked some love and sits in the sun) is a thorough wash and wax. Get that paint looking right, everything else will fall into place as time (and money) allow.
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Originally Posted by JJH
these are the only tints i know of.
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those tints don't block out the heat as effectively as mine do.
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Originally Posted by swoosh
a decent place charged what 200+ to do tints...at the price, i rather get springs and still save some change....tints are not in the cheap mods list, UNLESS you are a baller LOL

Depends on where u go & who u know lol. I just got an estimate for $80 bucks every one but the windshield.
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Depends on where u go & who u know lol. I just got an estimate for $80 bucks every one but the windshield.
meh, for cheap Dyed tint.
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^^^Right, and I paid $100 for mine with lifetime warranty and 3 years in, still no bubbles or purple. Reputable shop too...I guess the market down here and the amount of people that do tints brings the price down for us.
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LOL recently someone quoted me $100 just for the front windshield and i was telling myself "damn thats a heck of a good deal"....guess not LOL....

I think for a full car (decent tint) with moleskin or some like that 200 is a good price...
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Originally Posted by swoosh
LOL recently someone quoted me $100 just for the front windshield and i was telling myself "damn thats a heck of a good deal"....guess not LOL....

I think for a full car (decent tint) with moleskin or some like that 200 is a good price...
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Originally Posted by justnspace
meh, for cheap Dyed tint.

Not really, I've seen the work and it's actually pretty good... That's why I said its all ab who u know. He usually charges a lot more but since my hubs sells wheels at discount , quite often he gives them deals and they end up thankin him with deals in return.
But yes, I agree, if it was advertised for just $80 I'd be weary lol
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Originally Posted by swoosh
LOL recently someone quoted me $100 just for the front windshield and i was telling myself "damn thats a heck of a good deal"....guess not LOL....

I think for a full car (decent tint) with moleskin or some like that 200 is a good price...



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^you had a good run JJH. we liked your first picture.

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^you had a good run JJH. we liked your first picture.

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