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Heres my 07 CGP TL, Black leather w/ Nav
Stock Pics when I got the car in early July 2010:
Debadged pic:
Bought an ebay lip spoiler, and decided to put it on the roof instead:
License plate LEDs:
6000k Headlights, 3000k Fogs:
20% Tint and Off-Center License plate:
Stock Pics when I got the car in early July 2010:
Debadged pic:
Bought an ebay lip spoiler, and decided to put it on the roof instead:
License plate LEDs:
6000k Headlights, 3000k Fogs:
20% Tint and Off-Center License plate:
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I should have taken some pics of the install...but it was kind of rushed (I got pulled over for not having my front plate on, so I had to get it on at like 10pm haha...didn't get a ticket though)
I made a metal bracket for the back...bolted the plate to the bracket, covered all the brackets in heavy duty black tape to keep the bracket from scratching the paint at high speeds. Then I used some thick zip ties and tied it to the silver bar in the lower grill. Make sure to bend the place to go with the contour of the bumper
I made a metal bracket for the back...bolted the plate to the bracket, covered all the brackets in heavy duty black tape to keep the bracket from scratching the paint at high speeds. Then I used some thick zip ties and tied it to the silver bar in the lower grill. Make sure to bend the place to go with the contour of the bumper
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Nice ride!
The license plate leds seem brighter on one side in the picture lol
The license plate leds seem brighter on one side in the picture lol
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I think they may have sent me 2 different bulbs...because one is a little purple compared to the other. Also, one has been blinking lately...haha, I might just order some new ones in the spring.
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Looking good Jon! What's next? A-Spec kit?
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that looks really good, i would have never thought of putting the lip spoiler in that location, it looks great! I really need to get to work with my car, I bought it in July as well and so far only 20% tints.
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Possibly...but I am getting the impression that they don't sell these kits painted in CGP?
Yea the weather has been brutal...we're expecting another 6-12" tomorrow night
Haha...I started out hot, but I've cooled off on the mods. I want to pick up some 19s and some springs soon. I've also been considering some ASpec wheels, they are soooo clean.
Haha...I started out hot, but I've cooled off on the mods. I want to pick up some 19s and some springs soon. I've also been considering some ASpec wheels, they are soooo clean.
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Yeah pretty sure my next mod is going to be a set of type-s wheels, but I have to stop spending money on my Jeep first. btw, i checked out your build thread for the mustang, that car is HOT!
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Thanks man, I've had the stang since I was 16...a lot of work has gone into that car, I have big plans for it in the spring (motor swap, new wheels, etc)....its tough having 2 cars that you want to mod, I'm trying to keep the TL practical
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I found some H&R Sport Springs that I'll be picking up off my buddy when he turns in his TL (lease)...and possibly his Sarona roof spoiler.
Either 19s or 18" A Spec wheels will be replacing the stockers once I run through these tires
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Nice progress Jon. An Aspec Kit and Type S wheels will do you good.
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So I've been thinking about doing my roof gloss black...
The guy who tinted my car quoted me $200 to do the vinyl roof...thoughts? The price seems steep to me, but I don't want to paint it...
The guy who tinted my car quoted me $200 to do the vinyl roof...thoughts? The price seems steep to me, but I don't want to paint it...
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Thoughts on these wheels? Rotiform 19x8.5 +35, More pics here: http://rotiform.com/media_customer_car_gallery.htm
I chopped them onto chinook's car..
I chopped them onto chinook's car..
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Those wheels are hawt! I've never heard of them but I like!
BUT you need a drop first
BUT you need a drop first
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These wheels look awesome when the car is slammed on its face, but I think I can pull them off with a conservative drop (TL is the daily mule). We'll see
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I checked out the website and it seems like only Audi's and BMWs run them, which doesn't bother me, but got me thinking about the bolt pattern. Do they make wheels in 5x114.3? Those Audis and such run 5x120.
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BLQ 19x8.5 et35|et45 5x100|5x112|5x114.3 Silver, Piano Black, Gunmetal, Machined* $299**
* custom powdercoat available for $80 per wheel
**extra $20 per wheel for non-standard bolt pattern
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Damn those aren't as expensive as I thought they would be.
Damn those aren't as expensive as I thought they would be.
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TL is real clean man. I would definitely pull the trigger on those rims. They are sick. Ever since I got the Forgestars on my car, I have a thing for ANY euro wheel, especially one like that. Keep up the good work
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235/35/19s?
235/40/19s?
+H&R Sport Springs...I think it'll be a sick conservative setup.
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235/35/19. The 40-series sidewall will throw off the speedo and won't look right
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I've been going back and forth with AckTL05 on some mods. We live pretty close to each other in NJ...so I'll be bringing my TL to him for some work in a couple months.
Mods to be done by Ack:
-Custom Headlights (design not final yet)
-Custom Tailights (design not final yet)
-Yellow Film for my Fogs (I already have 3000k fogs, but the light output is white, and yellow on the road...which annoys me, so I'll get the film and make it yellow all around)
-Yellow DRLs
-07-08 A-Spec Kit
Other Mods for the Spring/Summer:
-H&R Sport Springs
-19x8.5" Rotiform BLQ's +35
-235/35/19s
-Black vinyl roof
-Type S side markers
-Window visors (maybe...still not sure how I feel about these yet)
Should be sittin pretty once I get all this done
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Awesome plans Jon
I think you need some ATLP in your life though
I think you need some ATLP in your life though
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you got some awesome plans lined up man, I would be right there with you...but I bought the extended bumper2bumper warranty with my car so not sure how all that works..