First TIME long Time: 3rd Gen TL "VIP Style" Build

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white]I’ve been a member here on VSC for a few years now, but, I wasn’t committed the style 100% until recently. Maybe it was the fact that I didn’t own a “Platform” or that I live in NYC and the roads here aren’t forgiving on Low cars… This is my official introduction to VSC… [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
 
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white]Here is how I previously had my car modified. I typically like to do an overall modified car (suspension, brakes, wheels, interior, exterior, lighting and ICE). That was on springs and shocks and that was my daily drive height around NYC Metro Area… [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
 
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white][IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/Rod-1.jpg[/IMG][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
 
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white][IMG]http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/1616/interior1h.jpg[/IMG][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
 
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white][IMG]http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/831/trunkview.jpg[/IMG][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
 
[IMG]http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/2936/deck4.png[/IMG]
Rear Deck with matching dipped accessories 
 
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white][IMG]http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4853/interiorwood.jpg[/IMG][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
 
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white][IMG]http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/8192/enginesuede.png[/IMG][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=white]Yes that is matching[/COLOR] [/COLOR][COLOR=white]suede in the engine cover… [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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[IMG]http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/2977/dsc00007ah8.jpg[/IMG]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white]I’m currently attempting my version of a “VIP Styled” theme… I decided earlier this year and ordered the stuff pretty late for an early summer completion date… [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
 
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white]I ordered and recently installed an Air Runner Kit… with options… (thanks VLAD)[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
 
[COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana][COLOR=white]1. Basic kit as listed in my first post, but with the Pancake tank option #2889[/COLOR][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana][COLOR=white]2.. Dakota Digital/ A.R.H.C. Kit (Pressure & Height Based) With Air Management #2911[/COLOR][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana][COLOR=white]3. Dakota Digital/ A.R.H.C. Remote Control Kit #2930[/COLOR][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana][COLOR=white]4. 1/8″ Air In Valve #2834[/COLOR][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana][COLOR=white]5. Additional Compressor Viair 380C[/COLOR][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana][COLOR=white]6. 3/8″ Slow Down -Adjustable #2862 (4 each)[/COLOR][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana][COLOR=white]7. Tank Gauge - Threads bottom #2840 [/COLOR][/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana][COLOR=white]8. 5 Port Block (3) 1/4″, (2) 1/8″ #2836[/COLOR][/FONT]
[/COLOR][FONT=Verdana][COLOR=white]9. Plus all different fitting from a local shop cause I wanted my install a certain way... I didn't use 90 % of the fitting provided in the kit...[/COLOR][/FONT]
 
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white]Spare tire plug and play setup[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
 
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white][IMG]http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh83/LiCelsior/Gotham%20Ross%20Docks/DPP_0023.jpg[/IMG][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
 
 
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white]Got the wheels in May (thanks Agi and Grant for the assistance). [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
 
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[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white]Strapped my sensors on them… [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
 
 
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white]Test Fit with 5psi on the bags… [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
 
[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=white]Rear Poke:[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=white][IMG]http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/5023/tlrearpoke.jpg[/IMG][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
 
 
[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=white]Front Poke:[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=white][IMG]http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4599/tlfrontpoke.jpg[/IMG][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
 
[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=white]Review:[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=white][IMG]http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/3782/tlfitment1.jpg[/IMG][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
 
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white]It’s going to take a little work to fit corretly… [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
 
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white]Stay TUNED... Next week we'll have the completed (temporary) Product… [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
 
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white]THANKS GOTHAM for y’all Support during this process… [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

Very cool alternate chassis you got there.

WOW THAT POKE IS KINDA NUTS.. 
NO PICS OF THE FACE OF THE WHEELS?

I have been waiting to see this thing done for a while. I ask that you don't put out specs to avoid any number chasing that typically goes on message forums. Just know that these wheels would need some minor work to a RWD Infininti Y33 Q (king of dish in the vip world) to fit and the beautiful part is he bought them that way new so he knew what he was getting into. This is a FWD car
 
Once completed, he will have achieved [COLOR=red]"swagger" fitment[/COLOR].
 
[B][I]Swagger fitment- excessively wide widths front and rear with offsets that require major body work to fit[/I][/B]

thats wsup!
:biggthumpup:

what color is that inteior....?

Acura calls it Parchment or light ivory cream and the perforated suede is Ginger...

This looks promising, I've got my eye on this one!

following the build on here and AcuraZ =)

nice build...cant wait to see the final product!

Thanks everyone... I'll keep you guys updated on the progress... I'll try not to keep this thread uninteresting... :pat:

I'm gonna snitch... i know what wheels he has and I've seen the car at the shop. LMAOOOOOO. So if you want to know PM me for my paypal account, so you can send me a donation and I will email you some snitch photos. [IMG]http://www.acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif[/IMG] hahahaaaaaa

Keep doing your thing ROD... even thought I saw it in the "construction" phase, it's sick!!!

[B]THINK GOTHAM!!![/B]

okay.. i gotta hit people on the head. Rodney your gonna hate me but you know it's nothing but brotherly love.:thumbsup:

let the hate begin... yeah no fiberglass... straight metal work!!!

[IMG]http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/5821/acuratlvip009.jpg[/IMG]

Car will be tip top after the fender mod! NO hatin here!! Thx for the show..btw got any side pics?

[QUOTE=rodneyc77;254523][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white] [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
 
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=white] I typically like to do an overall modified car (suspension, brakes, wheels, interior, exterior, lighting and ICE).  [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
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 nice !!!! now thats whats up. i got respect for anybody pushing limits on a front wheel drive. i like how you got rid of the amber in the headlights, and that suede job is just sick. i just picked up on some suede myself. im about to test my upholstery skills out a bit. being that im only partial to the style, im thinking i will probably like your first set of wheels minus the bling better though. 
 if its still not low enough for you once you have it all layed out, a ron jon kit would be a nice upgrade over the factory option.  well i dont know...if your going 100% vip style you might prefer something less sporty for your taste, but i have always like this tl right here out of florida with it.
[IMG]http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/aftermathacura/rl%20pics/tl%20pics/32259590016_medium.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/aftermathacura/rl%20pics/tl%20pics/32259590006_medium.jpg[/IMG]

Holy shit Soup... WTF :signdammit:   I didn't know you were headed that way... you should have took me... and at bare minimum showed me the picture before posting it up... :saiyancrunks:
NOW send the rest... I know you took MORE... =)
 
 
It's all good... :biggthumpup: 
 
Nate is definitely doing his thing... dude is fast... he's had the car since Tuesday... and all the fenders are done... 
 
 
Aftermathacura:
 
Thanks man... I appreciate the comment. I'm definitely going for a more classy sleek look... the Ron Jon kit is just too sporty and bulky for this type of build....  this build is just temporary to get me through the summer... I have other plans that is going to transform this car to next level... I've been consulting with AGI :thelaw:  and brainstorming ideas... 
 
I'm doing some things to give it a unique look and make it look lower... :giggity:
 
 
TREW's car is sick... he definitely did his thing with it... I've been trying to convince him to flush-out those wheels... :innoutrofl2:  I've been following his build... he's a real cool dude...

Since the pics are getting leaked all over different forums... let me at least post one myself... 
 
This is the front view... Molding the front lip to the bumper 1" inch lower to line up with the side skirt better...  
 
[IMG]http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/jguerra2322/Rod.png?t=1246036094[/IMG]
 
I gotta go pay the Body shop a visit... :runcoold:

Project T-XL version 1.0 is almost done. I made a few phone calls and I got to see the rest of the pics. The body work looks great and the best part is he didnt even use much filler.

Now I'm really getting pissed... it's my car and i don't get updates... :rules:

hahaaaaa... here's another...

[IMG]http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2881/flares.jpg[/IMG]

very nice mod in the works on that lip kit. that is definately a better option to get lower than the ron jon kit. im all for custom mods such as that.  you said the key words when you mentioned you've been consulting with AGI  and brainstorming ideas...   that right there lets me know your gonna shut the tl game down hard.

Don't give me too much credit.  I can give advice but I can't coach a genius

:cool2:damn man you need to post some pics on azine haha!!!![QUOTE=rodneyc77;254817]Since the pics are getting leaked all over different forums... let me at least post one myself... 
 
This is the front view... Molding the front lip to the bumper 1" inch lower to line up with the side skirt better... 
 
[IMG]http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/jguerra2322/Rod.png?t=1246036094[/IMG]
 
I gotta go pay the Body shop a visit... :runcoold:[/QUOTE]

damn mad props for pushing the limits on your tl. lookin straight sexy..

wow...I like that body.  Looks better then the new ones.

sick!! everyone seems to be doin fender work nowadays..any side shots?

Looking good!! Perf suede headliner looks dope!! Are the shit handles and visors in perf as well I can't tell from the pics.

Thanks guys... Means a lot to be shown support in this forum... :runcoold:

The visors are solid... And the shit handles are OEM vinyl... 

As soon as I get more photos with updates on the work... I'll will post...

this car's ridiculous.

:runcoold:

props for being different and trying something new.  glad your doing it right the first time around and not half-assing it.

Looks good. Hows the love from the Pure Honda jdm tyte crowd? I see bashing quite often on Honda forums when it comes to VIP styling.

The truth is that they've showed me lots of love so far...  =)
 
 
Plus my thread is recent, so a lot of the hard core guys were on vacation last week... LOL... or they spent all their energy on previous threads of similar content.... :saiyancrunks:

wow, this will be sick once out of the shop....
 
nice steps on the wheels....

nice updates!!

May I ask how they are extending the flares? is it like cutting the fenders and extending with another peice? Or just pulling and pulling??

sorry im new to this fender modding thing..

thanks.

I'm not absolutely sure how the bodyman executed the body to accomodate the wheels... I'm assuming theat he pulled and radiused and then added sheet metal to replicate the OEM look with his own flava... I know that I was poking 40 to 45mm up front and 55 to 60mm in the rear... The only thing I told the guy was "just make it work with an OEM look"... 

I'll verify exactly what he did when I speak to him...

damn...thats a bad ass tl....props

NICE!!!!!! Keep us updated

Rodney you already know how i feel about your car bro...keep up the great work:biggthumpup:

nice Rodney, doin it big :biggthumpup:

im gettin blue balls not knowing wat wheels those are. haha

Rodney the ride is looking so sick. Man I'm pissed at you. You make me want fender mods and wider wheels now. :biggthumpup:

Its definitely going to be the hottest TL out there when its finished. 

-Smitty

[QUOTE=phrosttz0;255829]nice Rodney, doin it big :biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]
 
No doubt Joe... I caught the bug big time... Just trying to Represent the style to the best of my abilities.... 
 
 
[QUOTE=vzuptnguyen;255845]im gettin blue balls not knowing wat wheels those are. haha[/QUOTE]
 
I swore I already revealed the wheels...  I went with a classic - "safe choice"...  That would compliment the car... plus I'm a sucker for 5 spoke and reverse lips... :dance:
 
[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/wheels/IMG_0079.jpg[/IMG] 
 
 
[QUOTE=Smitty;255875]Rodney the ride is looking so sick. Man I'm pissed at you. You make me want fender mods and wider wheels now. :biggthumpup:
 
Its definitely going to be the hottest TL out there when its finished. 
 
-Smitty[/QUOTE]
 
No doubt Smitty... that's what it's all about... Motivation is what keeps us moving forward... Your car is DOPE as is... :truestory:

can we see some side shots?  ive never seen one of these with this kind of stance.

haha sorry, i just came back to the states.

btw are you gonna fill in body lines and do other things to compliment your vip stylin? Agi has a good vision for restylin the 3rd gen.

Very nice Rodney , Definately the sickest TL . I cant wait to see her all done .
HAHA I knew they were Leon's :biggthumpup: I know my wheels

very nice TL dont see this too often.

[QUOTE=Pseudonym;255898]can we see some side shots?  ive never seen one of these with this kind of stance.[/QUOTE]

sorry I don't have side profile pictures of the progress... As soon as I do... I will share...


[QUOTE=vzuptnguyen;256014]haha sorry, i just came back to the states.

btw are you gonna fill in body lines and do other things to compliment your vip stylin? Agi has a good vision for restylin the 3rd gen.[/QUOTE]

I'm not getting involved at completely restyling the car yet... But there are extensive blueprints and parts stored for the T-XL Version 2.0... ;)

this year I wanted to keep the TL looking like a TL...  


[QUOTE=phillygs3;256036]Very nice Rodney , Definately the sickest TL . I cant wait to see her all done .
HAHA I knew they were Leon's :biggthumpup: I know my wheels[/QUOTE]

no doubt Rob... :biggthumpup: that was a good guess... 



[QUOTE=PROJECTGS3;256047]very nice TL dont see this too often.[/QUOTE]

Thanks ... Just trying to do "out the box" things to keep me busy..

[QUOTE=rodneyc77;255892]No doubt Joe... I caught the bug big time... Just trying to Represent the style to the best of my abilities.... 
 
 

 
I swore I already revealed the wheels...  I went with a classic - "safe choice"...  That would compliment the car... plus I'm a sucker for 5 spoke and [B]reverse lips[/B]... :dance:
 
[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/wheels/IMG_0079.jpg[/IMG] 
 
 

 
No doubt Smitty... that's what it's all about... Motivation is what keeps us moving forward... Your car is DOPE as is... :truestory:[/QUOTE]

Those aren't reverse lipped

[QUOTE=rodneyc77;255745]I'm not absolutely sure how the bodyman executed the body to accomodate the wheels... I'm assuming theat he pulled and radiused and then added sheet metal to replicate the OEM look with his own flava... I know that I was poking 40 to 45mm up front and 55 to 60mm in the rear... The only thing I told the guy was "just make it work with an OEM look"... 

I'll verify exactly what he did when I speak to him...[/QUOTE]

kool, only if you can get some info..if not then no biggie

Just trying to get ideas on how to widen flares with an OEM look just like yours!!

thank you.

[QUOTE=genetic;256098]Those aren't reverse lipped[/QUOTE]
 
If they aren't :pat: , please enlighten me to what they are... :shrug: 
 
 
[QUOTE=hondaboi;256143]kool, only if you can get some info..if not then no biggie
 
Just trying to get ideas on how to widen flares with an OEM look just like yours!!
 
thank you.[/QUOTE]
 
No problem... I'll let you know when I get the full story on the process...

not sure, but would those sizes up front cause problems with your CV joints? but anyways, nicely done i'm glad your doing it right the first time around and not half-assing it with cheap work/parts!

[QUOTE=genetic;256098]Those aren't reverse lipped[/QUOTE]
 
Some companies call a stepped lip "reverse wheel" and a flat lip "full reverse wheel." Others call a stepped lip "normal wheel" and a flat lip "reverse wheel."

Thanks for clearing it up for me "Cue" :biggthumpup:
 
SuperStar Wheels call the Step lip wheels "Normal" and the Flat Lip wheels "Full Reverse"... I guess I should have been more clear in my description... 
 
Sorry for the confusion... I guess I've been looking at WORK wheels for too long :pat:

Dam a lot of work but its def gonna pay off... Love that suede OMG!

=) :biggthumpup:

GOOOOD stuff

Thanks for the comments... =)
 
Since the bodyshop I'm using is a couple of hundred miles away... I haven't had the time to go out and check on the progress... I hear that it's very close to completion... They should have it finish within a week...

dam looks like u went innnnnnn. gonna have all TL's on smash esp. in the east.

wow this tl is doing it big

I can't wait to see it this weekend.  I upgraded my phone too.  I went from JDM style quarter pixel to 3.2 so I can finally take legit pics =)

[QUOTE=widebody_Q;257330]I can't wait to see it this weekend. I upgraded my phone too. I went from JDM style quarter pixel to 3.2 so I can finally take legit pics =)[/QUOTE]
 
 
:pat:  you can't wait....  :runcoold: I CAN'T wait.... 
 
 
I did notice that you actually answer text messages in a decent time interval now... I figured you finally got rid of the Motorola StarTek... =)

[QUOTE=rodneyc77;257369]:pat:  you can't wait....  :runcoold: I CAN'T wait.... 
 
 
I did notice that you actually answer text messages in a decent time interval now... I figured you finally got rid of the Motorola StarTek... =)[/QUOTE]


LMAO!!!

Damn... due to delays on parts and changes to original plan... I'm NOT picking up the car this  weekend... 
 
But I have some update pictures... 
 
 [IMG]http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/5286/acuratlvip0014.jpg[/IMG]


[IMG]http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/8881/acuratlvip0018.jpg[/IMG]
 
[IMG]http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/1628/acuratlvip0019.jpg[/IMG]

Thats beautiful.  Nice details shaving the side rear parking light.  Very light on the bondo and he kept the factory lines on the quarters.  It just looks like a high performance version TL similiar to how the M3 and M5 have wider flares then the standard 3 and 5 series.  He did a great job flaring out the sides of the rear lip too to go with the flares.  Should look sick once molded in.

any updates rodney? fucking cars gonna look sick. 
guess what, I got perma banned from AZ, haha came back under a different user name

yea mang, can't wait till the finish product:shrug:

man this car is clean sick i am loving it !!!

Thanks for the comments Guys... It's really appreciated... There's been a lot of work and time put into it... Finished product should look dope... 

Walker, I knew it was you... You had the same writing style ... :pat:  LOL... It's all good , you not going to miss anything special over there...

damn straight rodney. too much hating on my style over there and i gotta tell people whats up!
 
clowns. its a good thing I plan on getting out of my TL anywayz haha.

great body work.

damn rod.  all i can say

man why cant we have some bodyshops with skills like this out here.

[QUOTE=urmyhero4now;257903]man why cant we have some bodyshops with skills like this out here.[/QUOTE]
 
 
U need to bring it out of them usually.

^^ So true...car looks exceptional Rod cant wait to see the final product

[QUOTE=widebody_Q;257998]U need to bring it out of them usually.[/QUOTE]
lol with what money or by force? 
thats what i need to figure out cause both havent worked so far for me.

oh and yeah this car is gonna be the nicest TL. smooth like suede.

Very nice TL:biggthumpup:

car looks amazing.  It's nice to see pulled fenders that look nice

one of the baddest TL builds.  can never go wrong with Ordens and the body work looks clean.  can't wait to see the final product.  mad props!!

[QUOTE=squadONE619;258489]one of the baddest TL builds. can never go wrong with Ordens and the body work looks clean. can't wait to see the final product. mad props!![/QUOTE]
 
Thanks... I questioned my decision on the Ordens many times during the waiting time on delivery... but once I received them and did an initial test fit... I knew it was the best decision on wheels to date... :dance: 
 
 
[QUOTE=Neb;258421]car looks amazing. It's nice to see pulled fenders that look nice[/QUOTE]
 
Yeah... looks real good so far... I'm :giggity: to get this car back.... 
 
 
[QUOTE=jeebus;258190]Very nice TL:biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]
 
:biggthumpup:
 
 
[QUOTE=jaynick808;258138]oh and yeah this car is gonna be the nicest TL. smooth like suede.[/QUOTE]
 
Should be decent... I know I'm going to be =) the first few days... up until I something happens to it here in NYC :shrug:

[QUOTE=ELFATHER F50 CIMA;257838]man this car is clean sick i am loving it !!![/QUOTE]
 
Damn... Thanks... specially from a dude that see's and drives Lambos on a daily basis... I'm humbled... :truestory:
 
 
[QUOTE=excluesiveonez;257864]damn rod. all i can say[/QUOTE]
 
You already know Chris... ;) 
 
[QUOTE=jbo;258060]^^ So true...car looks exceptional Rod cant wait to see the final product[/QUOTE]
 
Appreciate your comment jbo... specially from a veteran like yourself... :bigok:

Can't wait to see the finished product. It seems to be coming along nicely..

BTW.. This body TL is waaayyy Better looking than the new one IMO. Not sure what the designers at Acura were thinking but the new TL is ASS!!:ughdown:

the big day approaches... i bet he cant sleep

I was about to say I know hes not sleeping because Im not sleeping and its not even my car lol

I picked up the car... Looks great IMHO...

Here are some iPhone pics... I'll get better ones once I get a chance...

Semi Side Profile...
[img]http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/jguerra2322/photo.jpg[/img]

Rear Shot
[img]http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/jguerra2322/IMG_0955.jpg[/img]

Thanks for looking ;)

beautiful!

When it was time to go home, I wasnt sure if I wanted to be in the T-XL (so women in other cars could see what I am associated with) or be in my other friends car (so I could stare at the ride the whole way back).  At the end, I didn't make the pimp decision because I couldn't turn down staring at that nice ass.
 
Tell Franklin thanks for the Brugal, I got him next time

yo, send me some Hirez pics of the car so i can use it for me. Glad mad and Agi could be of service

Rodney the car is absolutely stunning!!!! good job bro:biggthumpup:

oh man , deep dish ordens on a TL :runcoold:shit is getting crazy on the east coast . Nice job Rodney , car looks great

Sick..nice job guys.

Here are a few more
 
[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/untitled11-2.jpg[/IMG]
 
[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/untitled33-1.jpg[/IMG]
 
[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/untitled23-2.jpg[/IMG]

looks very clean... fitment looks on point
 
any rubbing on the front?

he wasnt rubbing at all front or rear even at low heights

very nice

[SIZE="7"]YES![/SIZE] if i dont see this when i come to  ny, i am  turining right back around immediately

It's insane... I wasted a whole tank of gas today driving around... just getting a feel of it... 
 
Like AGi said... I was at very low drive heights and I didn't rub at all... I was very impressed... I still can't believe I own this car...LOL
 
Thanks guys... for the kind words... 
 
Volkgt7... don't worry... I'm only a text message away... ;)

damn rod, even though i was there and saw it in person, i can't stop looking at the pics.  ride is crazy!

Chris

i think this is one of the hottest TL's [I]I HAVE SEEN[/I] til this day.

shit looks amaziiiing! first time i saw it in the shop i was like oh fuck...this things gonna be insane! nate did a good job on that shit...u live in queens? i live in astoria...lets do a shoot someday, i gotta see the finished product in person anyways...


if u guys ever need to get anything up to the shop, im up there every couple weeks so just let me know! im so glad to see the shop working on more and more VIPcars...it was my dream when i worked there to make it the spot for vip on the east coast...

amazing! tuck the fronts!!

[QUOTE=PROJECTGS3;259365]i think this is one of the hottest TL's [I]I HAVE SEEN[/I] til this day.[/QUOTE]
 
WOW... thanks... =)
 
[QUOTE=callaghan.;259587]shit looks amaziiiing! first time i saw it in the shop i was like oh fuck...this things gonna be insane! nate did a good job on that shit...u live in queens? i live in astoria...lets do a shoot someday, i gotta see the finished product in person anyways...
 
 
if u guys ever need to get anything up to the shop, im up there every couple weeks so just let me know! im so glad to see the shop working on more and more VIPcars...it was my dream when i worked there to make it the spot for vip on the east coast...[/QUOTE]
 
No doubt... Nate did one hell of job getting the look I wanted... :biggthumpup: 
 
I actually live in the Bronx... but I'm in Queens Daily... Let me know...

[QUOTE=rodneyc77;259277]



Semi Side Profile...
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 i got your true acura enthusiast review right here.....
first off it looks so sick bro, better than i expected. i like how it has a rear lip kit look now, very unique for this car. where the light is shaved and the rear fender is widened looks flawless. is the upper rear bumper section molded to the car now?  i see some damn good body work combined with somebody's creative mind on how it should have looked in the first place.   mad props to all involved on this build. one sick tl for sure:biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=aftermathacura;259691]i got your true acura enthusiast review right here.....
first off it looks so sick bro, better than i expected. i like how it has a rear lip kit look now, very unique for this car. where the light is shaved and the rear fender is widened looks flawless. [B]is the upper rear bumper section molded to the car now?[/B] i see some damn good body work combined with somebody's creative mind on how it should have looked in the first place. mad props to all involved on this build. one sick tl for sure:biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]
 
 
No... the upper section of the bumper isn't molded to the quarter panel. Cell phone pictures typically don't have enough detail to see the actual line, it's still there... I just permanently fused the Type S rear lip to the rear bumper. 
 
Thanks Kurt... I appreciate your support... :runcoold:  I'm glad you like what was done to the car...

this car is amazing!

Looks real tight man....wheels look insane

SICKKKKKK!!!!! that the best TL i seen so far. I wonder what the car would look like if the little side goove line was shaved and de-badged. SICKK! Love the wheels.

Very nice fitment and great execution with the body work!

Thanks fellas... I'm very pleased with this build... spacially since I decided to do it late March '09...

Hmmmmmm.... I got a chance to see it today for a short while.

the teasers...
[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/Gotham/DSC_1001.gif[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/Gotham/DSC_1006.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/Gotham/DSC_1008.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/Gotham/DSC_1011.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/Gotham/DSC_1014.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/Gotham/DSC_0985.jpg[/IMG]

and finally...
[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/Gotham/DSC_0994.jpg[/IMG]

Gotham Rolling pretty hard , love the look and amazing job making these work . 

doesnt matter front or rear wheel drive these days , great pull off and very clean job !

wow by far the sickest fukcing TL I've ever seen! whats the name of the shop? i live in rochester which is about 5 1/2 hrs from nyc but I'm always down there since my sis lives in yonkers....i need some body work done on my G.

damn im still jockin how clean it looks. i love the body work done to it.

i nut

as i said before, i BETTER see this shit or i will be highly upset

Seen Rodney's TL in person today and honestly IT IS NUTS!!! Absolutely perfect execution!!

the shops actually in binghamton...dreamakers kustoms. i worked there for 4 years till i moved down to nyc. good dudes that kno their shit!!!





[QUOTE=wicked_limitz;260438]wow by far the sickest fukcing TL I've ever seen! whats the name of the shop? i live in rochester which is about 5 1/2 hrs from nyc but I'm always down there since my sis lives in yonkers....i need some body work done on my G.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=callaghan.;260612]the shops actually in binghamton...dreamakers kustoms. i worked there for 4 years till i moved down to nyc. good dudes that kno their shit!!![/QUOTE]
 
 
Yes Sir... :biggthumpup:     
 
Every time I walk to my car... I can't believe I actually own it :runcoold:  :shrug: 
 
Nate definitely did his thing up there...

This car is sick...:biggthumpup:

Steady on the way to the cleanest TL I seen.  Sick:biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=callaghan.;260612]the shops actually in binghamton...dreamakers kustoms. i worked there for 4 years till i moved down to nyc. good dudes that kno their shit!!![/QUOTE]


thanks...do they have a website or number so i can contact them?

saw it too! Sick in person. it looks like it would rub but it doesn't. I dont know how they did that

I rarely ever post on this site, given that I own nothing worth talking about.  I am so very impressed by this car that I could not help the impulse to comment.  This car is STUNNING, the execution is absolutely fantastic, and the multitude of small detailed changes to bring about a tremendous visual transformation are most impressive.  Sir, I must commend you on one of the most inspiring cars that I have seen on any forum that I am a member.  I appreciate you sharing this type of project, it is certainly motivation and inspiration for those of us who aspire to such vehicles to go out and get hustling.  Bravo!

Damn wtf, another clean car out of NY. Those are one of my favorite wheels. Makes your TL the best I've seen. The body work also looks really good.

I guess they did it very carefully Volkgt7 :biggthumpup:
 
Damn... I never thought that y'all over here on VSC would give me such a possitive response on the car... It just proves that if you do your research and execute... no matter the car... props is given ... Thanks guys... Comments are appreciated... =)
 
Just for that... I'll give y'all these... 
 
 
 
[IMG]http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/4908/dsc1467c.jpg[/IMG]
 
 
 
[img]http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/1285/reartunnel.png[/img]

i was lucky enough to shoot the car... hence the a.k.a. Sopa ;-)
here's a better version of the the one posted..
[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/Gotham/DSC_1467.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/Gotham/DSC_1485.jpg[/IMG]

Here's another shot I took...
[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/Gotham/DSC_1372.jpg[/IMG]

can i see a pic at ride height?

Jeeez thats looks soooo amazing....very sickkk

Crazy. Beautiful.  Amazing work!

Here's what I love about this Ride... Sometimes we get a lil uptight here on VSC about platform... when execution is key... we see more and more cars breaking the VIP "[B][I][U]STYLE[/U][/I][/B]" Platform mold in Japan, but fail to except them here... this car seems to have pushed the outer edges of that mold further... I think this captures the essence of the style well. As the saying goes; "imitation is the best form of flattery", and this ride flatters the hell out of what we all respect and love about the style..... break the mold, perfect your execution......

I get a lot of requests for ride height pictures...  
 
It all depends on the neighborhood and/or area of NYC I'm driving... I have the presets on the Dakota controller to adjust depending on area... 
 
Here I jus rolled in to this Acura Meet and wanted to fit in without hurting any feelings... :shrug:
 
[IMG]http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr157/InFaMouSLink8/Meet%207-19-09/DSC02833.jpg[/IMG]
 
[IMG]http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w49/gsoupee/Gotham/DSC_1485.jpg[/IMG]
 
[IMG]http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/4408/20090725img0632.jpg[/IMG]
 
I'm trying to get a video done on the Cross Bronx Expwy, BQE, Grand Central, FDR and West Side Highway....

[QUOTE=rodneyc77;261200]
I'm trying to get a video done on the Cross Bronx Expwy, BQE, Grand Central, FDR and West Side Highway....[/QUOTE]

you're going to hurt people's feelings with that one.....:giggity:  go for it!  represent what we do up here.

[QUOTE=lowvanu2;261172]Here's what I love about this Ride... Sometimes we get a lil uptight here on VSC about platform... when execution is key... we see more and more cars breaking the VIP "[B][I][U]STYLE[/U][/I][/B]" Platform mold in Japan, but fail to except them here... this car seems to have pushed the outer edges of that mold further... I think this captures the essence of the style well. As the saying goes; "imitation is the best form of flattery", and this ride flatters the hell out of what we all respect and love about the style..... break the mold, perfect your execution......[/QUOTE]

Very well put.



Rod as always bro ride is sooooo sick. I was at a show this past weekend in MD and a few TL guys were talking about your whip. You definitely got all those guys sweating your car hard. Good job 


-Smitty

Looks fat as.... But one thing i would like to see (not just aimed at you, it seems to be the standard on US built vip cars), is to put the bevelled edge back on the rear fender. i.e. pull it a bit more so it looks over done, then weld a flat, stock looking edge on the end of it to get it back flush; ends up looking much less drifter styled IMO.

[QUOTE=rodneyc77;261200]I get a lot of requests for ride height pictures...  
 
It all depends on the neighborhood and/or area of NYC I'm driving... I have the presets on the Dakota controller to adjust depending on area... 
 
Here I jus rolled in to this Acura Meet and wanted to fit in without hurting any feelings... :shrug:
 
[IMG]http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr157/InFaMouSLink8/Meet%207-19-09/DSC02833.jpg[/IMG]
 [/QUOTE]
oh.... im sure somebody there got there feelings hurt.

 yo rodney ,  you have the sickist tl i have ever seen!!!  the only thing i could suggest to improve it would be to some how find or custom fit a front lip that dosent angle upward in the middle.  on cars that are bagged, its sick when you cant even fit your shoe underneath them.

 watching this build ,and seeing your execution to detail in so many areas, i could only image what you would have done to a ka9.

 another thing , i dont know how you guys do this style so hard-core driving around all those jacked up roads.  much respect to all up there.   yall are definately putting the luxury scene on the map out that way.:boweek5:

Well done!  Love the LS exhaust tips.  

I do agree about adding bevels to the flares but maybe next paint job.  2nd the recommendation to add a custom front lip.  

Keep up the great work!

Damn, great job on getting those wheels to fit and the little touches here and there. My favorite TL out right now...so sick.

[QUOTE=aftermathacura;261434]oh.... im sure somebody there got there feelings hurt.
 
yo rodney , you have the sickist tl i have ever seen!!! the only thing i could suggest to improve it would be to some how find or custom fit a front lip that dosent angle upward in the middle. on cars that are bagged, its sick when you cant even fit your shoe underneath them.
 
watching this build ,and seeing your execution to detail in so many areas, i could only image what you would have done to a ka9.
 
another thing , i dont know how you guys do this style so hard-core driving around all those jacked up roads. much respect to all up there. yall are definately putting the luxury scene on the map out that way.:boweek5:[/QUOTE]
 
Thanks Kurt... I'm glad you like the outcome... :biggthumpup: 
 
I have some plans for the front... I just didn't go through with it cause I wanted the car out the shop ASAP... plus funds where running real low towards the end. The little misc. things tend to add up and it's stuff people don't see or even notice.  It just give me something to do next time around... it's just going to be labor cause I have the parts sitting in storage. :dance:
 
I actually went to an Acura dealership yesterday and the Techs and Salesmen couldn't tell the changes made to the car. All they asked if I rolled my fenders to fit the wheels and if the car was a Type S... :smiley-rofl:  
 
So far so good... NYC streets have been gentle with me... I don't let it stop me though... 
 
[QUOTE=AME_VIP;261571]Well done! Love the LS exhaust tips. 
 
I do agree about adding bevels to the flares but maybe next paint job. 2nd the recommendation to add a custom front lip. 
 
Keep up the great work![/QUOTE]
 
Thanks bud... =)
 
I wanted the bevel... but incorporating it would have meant a more drastic (Horizontally) arch to the body pull. It would have meant that the widening would have been more noticeable.  Nate at Dreamakers did a get job at arching the fenders to run parallel to the suspension travel while keeping the factory line of the fender arch. I drive low (fenders almost touching wheel lip) with absolutely no rubbing. He achieved exactly what I wanted.    
 
[QUOTE=StickyDilJoe;261711]Damn, great job on getting those wheels to fit and the little touches here and there. My favorite TL out right now...so sick.[/QUOTE]
 
Thanks dude... 
 
 
Thanks again for looking and commenting... it's appreciated... 
 
PS: I'm going to BUY AGI a 12 PACK of JOOSE, so can brainstorm some REAL CRAZY plans for Version 2.0... :runcoold:

^^^ Rodney you are crazy if your thinking of version 2.0 already. :biggthumpup: Your car is inspiration for me to push it to the next level.  Keep pushing the limits.

Must be nice to have succesfully built the nicest TL in the country. Especially with all the "typical" ones running around the tri-state.
 
I f*ckin love this car.

damn that thing was done perfect. I never liked TL's just my .02 but that thing made me think twice

Umm nice car tho but i tho TL isnt a VIP chasis platform.  Its an front wheel drive isnt it?  Anyway not trying to start a anything just wondering.  I think its better to stick with VIP platform cars. Just my 2 cents

[QUOTE=Y33CIMAVIPCAR;266810]Umm nice car tho but i tho TL isnt a VIP chasis platform.  Its an front wheel drive isnt it?  Anyway not trying to start a anything just wondering.  I think its better to stick with VIP platform cars. Just my 2 cents[/QUOTE]

I hate your handle. Just my 2 cents.

[QUOTE=Damicci;266820]I hate your handle. Just my 2 cents.[/QUOTE]

Hahahaha!!! Before we know it "THEORGINALVIPCARGUY" will appear. Honestly i have an opinion on all handles not pretaining to a name in some way...itz cool tho cuz we know the og's are chillin in the back of the show insted of the front.

[IMG]http://thumbnails.hulu.com/5/887/1680_145x80_manicured__38-us8us70eScBVoQYDS0g.jpg[/IMG]just you neva  talk bad about Ms jenkins she never hurt nobody...!!!!!
my .2 cents

In Living Color ftw.

[QUOTE=Y33CIMAVIPCAR;266810]Umm nice car tho but i tho TL isnt a VIP chasis platform. Its an front wheel drive isnt it? Anyway not trying to start a anything just wondering. I think its better to stick with VIP platform cars. Just my 2 cents[/QUOTE]
 
I respect your opinion but a platform car would not have had the same impact as this car. Everything has been done already in Japan to the platform cars and people here are really stepping up their games with them as well. 
 
Its like seeing a bunch of spanish strippers with fat asses. At first you're in awe. After seeing 10 back to back to back, your still in awe but then this one asian girl comes in the room and her ass is just as fat. That came out of no where and you didn't expect it. See what I am getting at?
 
No where was this car called a vip car. It is vip inspired

[QUOTE=widebody_Q;266923]I respect your opinion but a platform car would not have had the same impact as this car. Everything has been done already in Japan to the platform cars and people here are really stepping up their games with them as well. 
 
[B]Its like seeing a bunch of spanish strippers with fat asses. At first you're in awe. After seeing 10 back to back to back, your still in awe but then this one asian girl comes in the room and her ass is just as fat. That came out of no where and you didn't expect it. See what I am getting at?
[/B]  
No where was this car called a vip car. It is vip inspired[/QUOTE]

LOL :innoutrofl2: nice analogy Agi.

[QUOTE=widebody_Q;266923]I respect your opinion but a platform car would not have had the same impact as this car. Everything has been done already in Japan to the platform cars and people here are really stepping up their games with them as well. 
 
Its like seeing a bunch of spanish strippers with fat asses. At first you're in awe. After seeing 10 back to back to back, your still in awe but then this one asian girl comes in the room and her ass is just as fat. That came out of no where and you didn't expect it. See what I am getting at?
 
No where was this car called a vip car. It is vip inspired[/QUOTE]

Basically what agi said. Also to add, the US doesn't have as many platform options so if you have to blur the lines abit to get a luxury class platform that is not considered a VIP platform to fit your build then by all means do it. As long as it is executed properly.:rules:

[QUOTE=widebody_Q;266923]
 
Its like seeing a bunch of spanish strippers with fat asses. At first you're in awe. After seeing 10 back to back to back, your still in awe but then this one asian girl comes in the room and her ass is just as fat. That came out of no where and you didn't expect it. See what I am getting at?
 [/QUOTE]

spoken like a true OG of the club lol
its more of the fact that its a surprise then it being "authentic".
like the name of this forum "vip STYLE cars"

my 2 cents

[QUOTE=Y33CIMAVIPCAR;266810]Umm nice car tho but i tho TL isnt a VIP chasis platform.  Its an front wheel drive isnt it?  Anyway not trying to start a anything just wondering.  I think its better to stick with VIP platform cars. Just my 2 cents[/QUOTE]
your 2cents arent really worth anything.
you havent built anything, so stfu

that car looks very good

Thanks... :runcoold:

Ey, like I always say.....if it looks VIP, smells VIP and tastes VIP (after licking the slanted V quadruple exhaust tips...), then it MUST be VIP.

Good job.  :)

This car has been the talk of the summer here in NYC.  There was no doubt it would get a full feature
 
[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/vip/tlx.jpg[/IMG]
(pic from the shoot)
 
Details will come shortly

Yes Sir... Thanks Agi for the shout-out... :biggthumpup:
 
I got a sneak picture too... I caught it at the right time... Flash and everything... 
 
[IMG]http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/778/covershoot.jpg[/IMG]

Keep doin what you do Rod , LOL at the hateing

Sick car, and I love the interior. When I first saw the test fit of the wheels and saw the poke I knew it wouldn't be a problem to get them to fit properly. I had the same issue (in the rear) on my G35.  A few degrees of camber and a major fender pull solved it, but I really need to go the route you did with the flared fenders.

Did you just have the quarter panels and fenders repainted or did you do the entire car?

very nice... NYC puttin it down.

[QUOTE=donpisto;268893]Sick car, and I love the interior. When I first saw the test fit of the wheels and saw the poke I knew it wouldn't be a problem to get them to fit properly. I had the same issue (in the rear) on my G35. A few degrees of camber and a major fender pull solved it, but I really need to go the route you did with the flared fenders.
 
Did you just have the quarter panels and fenders repainted or did you do the entire car?[/QUOTE]
 
 
Only thing not painted was parts that were not touched ---> Hood, Roof, Mirrors and Trunk Lid... Everything else was painted.... 
 
Thanks again guys for the Support... =)

Ah ok, was gonna say that the paint match was spot on, lol.

Whats this?  An Acura TL making a magazine cover?
 
[URL]http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?p=269080#post269080[/URL]

One of the cleanest TL I have yet to see. Awesome car keep up with the good work.

Rodneyc77 hey man I just had to say that the TL immaculate. The way you did the ofset and the exhaust is so [COLOR=#ff0000]Plush. [/COLOR][COLOR=white]I posted some of your pics on another thread that I am on and they Loved it and they are pretty tough on cars. But I just wanted to give you props I could not take my eyes of the car. That car my friend is the business!!![/COLOR]

[QUOTE=phillygs3;268879]Keep doin what you do Rod , LOL at the hateing[/QUOTE]
 
 
I hate the fact that I don't own the damn thing.....:giggity:

Very nicely done...  Those ordens are gorgeous!

this car is so nice... i love all the custom work done. It does look a bit awkward at parked height with the rear tucked but at this height it looks perfect!

[img]http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr157/InFaMouSLink8/Meet%207-19-09/DSC02833.jpg[/img]

[QUOTE=StickyDilJoe;261711]Damn, great job on getting those wheels to fit and the little touches here and there. My favorite TL out right now...so sick.[/QUOTE]

Sickest TL I have ever seen, esp with those deep dish ordens!

Thanks guys for the comments... 
 
Decided to button up the trunk temporarily... I cut out the Acura Sign to provide ventilation to the compressors... 
 
[IMG]http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/7510/acuralogov.jpg[/IMG]
 
[IMG]http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/4875/trunkviewtemp.jpg[/IMG]
 
 
[IMG]http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/1576/metro23.jpg[/IMG]
^ I need to get a wave brush and brush the knots in one direction... LOL

ur so wavy

Respect.

Very nice TL.

Sick work, I love how your amps kinda hang there.  How'd you mount them?  (Or is that a secret) LOL

Thanks guys... 
 
The amps are on a custom bracket welded together, that bolt up to the rear deck and the rigidity frame that's behind the rear seat. The bracket also doubled as a battery stay/holder for the second battery on the system that's behind the amps. The installer did his thing with it. Very simplistic really. 
 
 
My boy Vlad (spyder78) shot a video of a few VIP Styled cars around NYC and I had the pleasure to be invited. He gave me this little clip and I decided to post it... LOL... :dance:
 
[YOUTUBE]1Ul4smQbpQo[/YOUTUBE]

lol sick video!!
 
rodney said this before and ill say it again you TL is the sickest one hands down!

Thanks Mr.J... I appreciate that... I just trying to do my thing with my little hooptie... Just trying to get wings with this car before I step it up to a real car...

PSHHHH!! STOP it

Finally someone took the initiative to mod my favorite body style TL.  Much props!!

trunk is looking real nice

that is one sweet asssssss TL.  
 
def the way i'd like to be rolling.

sick dude, i always loved your tl definatly one of the best looking ones ever built

RidesLow jr,  did you get a chance to see it in person yet?

[IMG]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs047.ash2/35728_412661824090_649374090_4791943_7963538_n.jpg[/IMG]

Looks sexy Rodney!! Going back to the place where it all started?

yeah... where I got MOTIVATED to take to the next level... :biggthumpup: