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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 12:56 PM
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^ Welcome!

Just had my roof wrapped gloss black a couple weeks ago. What is the best way to clean to it? When the snow melts I will be hand washing it from home but in the mean time would I just have to pressure wash it from a good distance?
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 05:13 PM
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school always has some nice acuras haha

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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 07:27 PM
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Hey guys holy its been awhile. Got me some XLR8 slotted rotors and brakes coming in soon and some coilovers gonna install in the coming months or two. Anyone else doing anything on their car lately?
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Old Mar 13, 2015 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by ArenHam
Hey guys holy its been awhile. Got me some XLR8 slotted rotors and brakes coming in soon and some coilovers gonna install in the coming months or two. Anyone else doing anything on their car lately?
Nice, I just got my roof wrapped gloss black and gonna wrap up my carbon fiber emblem inserts with the gloss black vinyl I got from Tai.

Will post pictures after the weekend haha. We should all do a meet soon and get some updated pictures haha.
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Old Mar 13, 2015 | 06:20 PM
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Hi guys. Is there any shops here in Edmonton that sell coilovers for )$ acura TL. I need one. thanks in advance!.
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Old Mar 14, 2015 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Leojan Cruz
Hi guys. Is there any shops here in Edmonton that sell coilovers for )$ acura TL. I need one. thanks in advance!.
I always tend to order online, I've always stuck to TEIN but there are BC Racing coilovers for our TL's as well.
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Old Mar 15, 2015 | 03:14 PM
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worst time to buy anything, canadian dollar is in the toilet, you'll be overpaying for everything
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Old Mar 15, 2015 | 08:58 PM
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Pics of how it looks now:







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Old Mar 15, 2015 | 11:31 PM
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Buy mine
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Old Mar 17, 2015 | 12:28 PM
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Anyone know which products are good on cleaning exhaust pipes? I saw a tutorial on how to clean them from Auto Obsessed but it seems like you need too many of their products just to clean them.
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 05:04 PM
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For the exhaust tips it depends how much effort you're willing to put into them. It also depends on the condition of them.

If you aren't looking to spend much and get decent results, grab "Bar Keeper's Friend" from Canadian Tire and scrub the tips. It works quite well for what it costs.

For a more thorough cleaning, get 0000 steel wool and use it either in conjunction with Bar Keeper's Friend or something like P21S Polishing Soap. The P21S does a good job of adding some gloss back to the tips after using steel wool. You can also seal the tips after with aluminum sealant. Washing them every time you wash the car also aids in reducing build up. I use one of the brushes from my wheel bucket to get at the inner barrels and another brush to get at the outer tips.
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by v|nsan|ty
For the exhaust tips it depends how much effort you're willing to put into them. It also depends on the condition of them.

If you aren't looking to spend much and get decent results, grab "Bar Keeper's Friend" from Canadian Tire and scrub the tips. It works quite well for what it costs.

For a more thorough cleaning, get 0000 steel wool and use it either in conjunction with Bar Keeper's Friend or something like P21S Polishing Soap. The P21S does a good job of adding some gloss back to the tips after using steel wool. You can also seal the tips after with aluminum sealant. Washing them every time you wash the car also aids in reducing build up. I use one of the brushes from my wheel bucket to get at the inner barrels and another brush to get at the outer tips.
Nice, and the P21S that adds some gloss back to the tips is the P21S Multi-Surface Finish Restorer right?
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 06:28 PM
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No the polishing soap that comes with the yellow sponge under the cap. It's called P21S Polishing Soap. I'll usually use it every wash to brighten the tips. The P21S Finish Restorer I find is better for taking away the blue color on the tips if you get that.
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Old Mar 18, 2015 | 10:41 PM
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Oh hai!

So what can a guy do with $2000 related to car audio?

I would like to upgrade the stock speakers, and get a sub installed.
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Sejanus
Oh hai!

So what can a guy do with $2000 related to car audio?

I would like to upgrade the stock speakers, and get a sub installed.
PM Jbond, he works at visions and can do the install for you and give you some insight
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Old Mar 22, 2015 | 01:29 AM
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Was looking at some products on removing tar/cleaning 3M clear bras and came across this:

Chemical Guys Clear Seal 16oz | Auto Obsessed

Has anybody have any experience with this or know if it's a quality product to use on a clear bra?
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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 02:22 AM
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That quick detailer won't do anything in regards to removing tar. You'll need to either clay bar or use a liquid spray tar remover. Note that sprays such as tar-x may or may not have adverse effects on the clear bra. If you do go the spray route, watch it closely and don't let it sit for too long otherwise it may lead to permanent damage. The safer way would be clay bar, but it may lead to marring the clear bra, but it can be removed often times with a light polish.

I've used that quick detailer and it's not bad. It has a nice smell but it's unnecessary to buy what they market as a clear bra specific spray, that's just marketing. Something like Chemical Guy's P40 Detailer or Poorboy's World Spray and Wipe are good for the cost. I'd get gallon sizes since you'd go through that 16 oz bottle relatively quickly.
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Old Mar 28, 2015 | 07:27 PM
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3g coils

Guys im looking for 04 acura tl coilovers. Any shop recommended here'? Or someone have one? Email me leojan_cruz@yahoo.com thanks guys.
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Leojan Cruz
Guys im looking for 04 acura tl coilovers. Any shop recommended here'? Or someone have one? Email me leojan_cruz@yahoo.com thanks guys.
Talk to Leo at First Gear. He can order you some, I'm sure they would do the installation for you as well.
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 04:12 PM
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any local places that carry open end lugs?
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Old Apr 7, 2015 | 03:21 PM
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Hey guys.
I have a base 06 TL with no navi.
Where can i find an iPhone 5 integration kit for it?
Or is it just a better idea to go with the cheap transmitter?
Any thoughts?
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Old Apr 7, 2015 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by EDMGenerTL
Hey guys.
I have a base 06 TL with no navi.
Where can i find an iPhone 5 integration kit for it?
Or is it just a better idea to go with the cheap transmitter?
Any thoughts?
cheap transmitter will never sound the same as connecting it directly to the head unit. Just get isimple and hook it up. It's pretty easy
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by you8myrice
school always has some nice acuras haha




haha Tai, his name is Waqas, he spent around 6k to repaint his whole car. Previous owner was Kevin Tran in Edmonton, this car is a salvage/rebuilt title lol.
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 05:42 PM
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seems like alot of money to paint a car with a rebulit status.
Kevin goes through so many cars haha
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Old Apr 9, 2015 | 08:37 PM
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I'm gonna assume everyone here is going to try to make it to the 780 season opener this year?

Anybody knows of a place cheap/reliable enough to install LED DRL's? Or if jbond can do it?
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Old Apr 9, 2015 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ArenHam
I'm gonna assume everyone here is going to try to make it to the 780 season opener this year?

Anybody knows of a place cheap/reliable enough to install LED DRL's? Or if jbond can do it?
When's the 780 opener? Yea go through jbond or QuickSixAuto. It's the private business of this guy called Mike, great guy, does all kinds of things for cars. If you want his number just PM me.
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by dctls08
When's the 780 opener? Yea go through jbond or QuickSixAuto. It's the private business of this guy called Mike, great guy, does all kinds of things for cars. If you want his number just PM me.
May 2nd, Saturday United Cycle! Okay thanks have you been to QuickSixAuto yourself?
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ArenHam
May 2nd, Saturday United Cycle! Okay thanks have you been to QuickSixAuto yourself?
Damn, don't think I can make the meet. Yea I went there a couple times to patch up a rear tire since they're not under warranty anymore. Great guy, right after I called each time he allowed me to bring it over asap.

Better than waiting for Canadian Tire or any retail tire shop to do it, he charges a little cheaper too since he does everything privately from his parents' garage. He's a total petrol head too so you can talk to him about anything regarding cars.
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 06:16 PM
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Hey guys, just bought a 4G TL Tech SH-AWD and tinted the windows/taillights. Looking forward to seeing some of your TL's and seeing what else I can do with mine
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by vietson
Hey guys, just bought a 4G TL Tech SH-AWD and tinted the windows/taillights. Looking forward to seeing some of your TL's and seeing what else I can do with mine
is that you vietson p? haha
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by you8myrice
is that you vietson p? haha
Whats up tai haha finally upgraded from the 2G
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by vietson
Whats up tai haha finally upgraded from the 2G
post some pics man! what year is it?
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 09:02 AM
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Just took some quick pics before work. Year is 2011. Upon taking these pics I think I want some new DRLs haha
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by vietson
Hey guys, just bought a 4G TL Tech SH-AWD and tinted the windows/taillights. Looking forward to seeing some of your TL's and seeing what else I can do with mine
Congrats dude! Looks clean, how much did you get it for and how many clicks?

You should base your car around jbond's mods, his is easily my fav 4G TL out there. He can also help you install DRL's as well as other different lights:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/65898473@N04/
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dctls08
Congrats dude! Looks clean, how much did you get it for and how many clicks?

You should base your car around jbond's mods, his is easily my fav 4G TL out there. He can also help you install DRL's as well as other different lights:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/65898473@N04/
Thanks man! I got it for 26.5k all in, had 67,000km on it.

Yeah i checked out his TL, a lot of stuff on it I want to suddenly do on my car haha.
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 04:22 PM
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looks sharp viet, pick up a aspec kit when you can!!
graduation gift to yourself ?
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 05:56 PM
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Haha welcome, glad me and jbond aren't the only ones who have a 4G now!
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 12:03 AM
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Haha Tai I should, I gotta do a lot of research, real noob to this shit. Yep rewarding myself for finishing school.

Thanks ArenHam!
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 11:47 AM
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Haha Tai I should, I gotta do a lot of research, real noob to this shit. Yep rewarding myself for finishing school.

Thanks ArenHam!
Good stuff man, to go a long with the A-Spec kit that Tai suggested, I would say get a aftermarket exhaust like the XLR8 that ArenHam has or the ATLP V2 Quads that Sejanus and I have (they got them for the 4G as well).

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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by dctls08
Good stuff man, to go a long with the A-Spec kit that Tai suggested, I would say get a aftermarket exhaust like the XLR8 that ArenHam has or the ATLP V2 Quads that Sejanus and I have (they got them for the 4G as well).

ATLP 4th Gen TL Quad Exhaust System (SH-AWD/FWD) - YouTube
That sounds so mean.....

I'm guessing Ronjon's kit is the way to go for the 4G?
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