iMitchell

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I'm up for a meet tomorrow, Where at?

ArenHam

Well from the TL owners I know, we're all northsides so northside?

But shit I fucked up badly retouching my paint on my car, there's blotches everywhere near the chips and the toothpick method for me went horrendously....

myron

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there are a few people on southside.

how did you mess up, did you do multiple layers to build up paint? Or you just put a lot on there the first time and that's why it's blotchy?

ArenHam

I did a couple with the paint which is why its blotchy I guess then I tried the other ones with the toothpick method but I guess I didn't do it properly....

myron

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if it's not too too bad I think you can get that out with a good polish

v|nsan|ty

Sorry won't be able to make the meet tomorrow. Will be detailing a beast for the next 2 days. Last minute detail but couldn't pass this one up. A write-up will most likely accompany shortly after

riicky

guess the meet wont happen! lol...not a enough people..

Taylor W

TL meet has been mentioned a couple times. Make it an acura meet and I'll stop by.

ArenHam

Yeah guess tomorrow's not that good, completely forgot about thanksgiving dinner.

Oh well, some other time like next sunday maybe?

edmua6

Happy thanksgiving guys!

v|nsan|ty

Here is the product of the past 2 days of a long weekend: 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo





Full write-up can be found here

myron

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Vincent, thanks for detailing my new car :-P

Any of you guys have car starters and if so where did you get them installed and how much $?

riicky

I got the compu-star installed last year with 2 way remote. It was the top of line (last year) remote starter with shock sensor alarm. it has all the little functions like tell you the inside temp of the car, battery voltage, you can set a timer on the remote and whole 9 yards. msg me and ill give u the full detail buddy even if ur looking for something cheap with a 1 way remote.

myron

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i texted you do you still have the same number?

edmua6

Myron, what do u drive now? The 2G?

myron

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yup, back in the 2G.

PS.

anyone need spacers, 15mm and 20mm hubcentric, work great on stock 3G TL wheels, pushes them out nicely and flush with fenders. PM for price if interested.

v|nsan|ty

If anyone needs 25mm spacers, I have four of them too

ArenHam

Can anyone help me touch up the little chips in my hood? Not looking for a perfect job just enough so it doesn't look as bad from 1meter away haha!

And Vince would you be able to wax my car?

edmua6

PO_TSX, were you at NAIT a while ago?

v|nsan|ty

What troubles are you having with touching up the hood? Did you try out the toothpick method? I'll assume you got the paint pen from the dealership. What I did with the pen is dob a bit onto a piece of paper and then using a toothpick, dip it in the dob and apply a minimal amount of paint to the chip. You'll want to let it dry and then reapply another small blob. This way you're layering it to try and make it even/protrude above the rest of the paint. This is way more effective than putting a big blotch on and hoping for the best. It won't look good and has tendencies to chip right off.

Sorry I'm only taking on large scale projects. Next summer I will only be doing very select cars since this is my hobby. I don't want to turn it into my job If you're looking to protect your paint for this winter, you can always wash, clay, and wax on your own. There are products available locally or through online sellers.

PO_TSX19

Yes, i was at NAIT just dropping off stuff and getting books for my night class. Did you see me?

edmua6

haha. yup, the wrapped hood is definitely an eye catcher.

PO_TSX19

Really?? whoa, didnt think it was that recognicable but sweet. What course are you taking at NAIT?

PO_TSX19

Oh, forgot to say that maybe we should grab a coffee or somethin

PO_TSX19

Anyone else up for a coffee next weekend maybe?

ArenHam

I'd be down, its getting cold real fast now so best have a meet before it actually sucks standing outside haha!

riicky

i am down, but depends when! we should all meet up at least once before the snow! so next week it is?? enough people down for a meet? should we start a list?

myron

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I'd be down to come

edmua6

Let's do this.

riicky

sunday evening work for everyone? i can meet where so someone decide where its gonna be and we should go for a cruise at the end this time...start list?

tsxsingh

im down! where tho? u of a area maybe? whyte ave somewhere?

1.Raj

PO_TSX19

Well this is my first time doin this so Im not sure where we will be meeting but some place close for every to meet thats not to far and go from there.

PO_TSX19

U of A sounds good.
1. Raj
2. Quyen

myron

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how do you guys feel about puddle lights and door handle lights like some VIP jdm and some euro cars have. Google if you don't know what it is. These would be wired to come on only when you lock/unlock the car, and would fade just as the interior lights would fade. I am playing with the idea of doing this, wiring is pretty simple it seems, and parts are pretty cheap. I just don't know if the LEDs would hold in out climate and -40 temperatures.

iMitchell

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1. Raj
2. Quyen
3. Mitch

ArenHam

1. Raj
2. Quyen
3. Mitch
4. Aaron

Sunday sounds like a good day, as long as the weather holds up.
Any meeting place is fine, just shoot some ideas for a spot and I'm all for it.

edmua6

1. Raj
2. Quyen
3. Mitch
4. Aaron
5. Arthur

Myron, my bro's 335 has those lights and I think they are pretty cool. Not all cars/vehicles can pull them off. Do you have an idea how to do it?

myron

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yea there is a great wiring diagram: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/puddle-light-wiring-up-schematics-detailed-pics-835659/

That is a wiring diagram for puddle lights, but can be used for door handle lights. I don't wanna put expensive mods on this car since it's in a pretty shitty condition but I have a mod bug and I have to do something haha

edmua6

Oh I see. Doing some minor mods? I believe one of the best mods for any vehicle is white led license plate lights. Just save up for more mods on your next car! haha.

myron

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leds are on the way, dome, map lights, and license plate lights. Now I am thinking I need some door handle lights or puddle lights haha