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Old 04-10-02, 07:48 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Car 1: The 3.5L TL Type S
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Aluminum Trim/Sill Kits in the works!

Okay guys...those that were on A-CL or A-TL already know about this...those that weren't don't...so I'll go ahead and fill you all in...I'm working with a company to make custom, real aluminum trim kits for (so far) the Acura CL's and TL's. I'm also working on door sills for them as well. Soundspeed has taken on doing door sills (Soundspeed are you doing trim too?) for the Acura Legends, and I'll be happy to start this for any other models that are interested (but of course there has to be interest for the manufacturer to do it...which means 10 people for each trim kit model or door sill model).

I won't go into the politics of what happened with the TL and what was tried on the CL stuff but didn't (thank god) happen...but to make a long story short my TL groupbuy was taken over and turned into a profit maker, and there's nothing I could do about it. I was actually banned because I tried to fight that happening . One guy even posted that this was some money making scheme of mine...bad enough that I was doing this just to help others out...but worse that he accused me of doing the exact thing I got banned for trying to stop . I want to hook people up since I've found a good company that does quality work...and I said to myself "Well if I'm getting it why not help everyone else out too?". That's it, nothing more, end of story.

Now if you want to be clued in as to what's going on with all this, the CL and TL trim kits and door sills are in production as we speak...and should be out soon.

Preliminary pricing for the stuff goes as follows:
TL sills (engraved) - $65
TL sills (blank) - $45
TL trim - $205

CL sills (engraved) -$55
CL sills (blank) - $40

Those prices are including shipping if I am not mistaken...shipping was only $5. If you want to know the history of all this...or if you have a question...feel free to browse the TL thread (I saved it b/c it was deleted) or the CL thread...both of which I listed below:

TL Thread:
http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/a...AP%20Signworks!(TXT).htm

CL Thread:
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...361#post744361

If any other Acura people of other models are interested...let me know...I'll make it happen...just like hooking up my TL buddies and the CL guys...it's no skin off my mind, and I don't mind a little extra work to hook anyone up Look for more of my groupbuys in the future.

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And I forgot to mention...I've temporarily lost the sample that the trim and sills will be primarily made out of...but it looks like a cross between Sample 1 and Sample 3, but with no pattern in the metal...the nicest looking of all of them.

And since I know people will be worried...I tried scratching the anodized pieces (aka all but #4) with my keys for 3 minutes...no scratches...none. These pieces are solid...the chrome obviously scratches easy...but it wouldnt' scratch with a penny. But yes, a key does do damage...however I buffed it out with some polish I had...so again...no worries.

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Exterior: Cleared Headlights|Clear Spoiler Lens|Silblade Wipers

Interior: Custom painted Trim|Momo Race Shift Knob|Leather Wrapped Rebuilt Rear Deck|Plexi/Fiberglass Sub Box|Plexi/MDF Sub and Computer Enclosures|Dynamat on everything but the window glass|Relocated hood release

Electronics: Custom computer|Alpine DVA-9965 Headunit|Alpine PXA-H701 Processor|XM Satellite Radio|Xenarc 7" Widescreen Touchscreen|Zapco 9.0XD(subs)|Zapco 4.0X(fronts+kicks)|Zapco 2.5X(rears+center)|2 JL 12w7(subs)|JL XR 650CS(fronts)|JL XR 650CX(rears)|JL XR 400CX(center)|JL XR 525CS(kicks)|Stinger Wires|Optima Yellowtop Primary Battery|Optima Yellowtop Secondary Battery|200A High Output Alternator|Solaris 9005 Highbeams|Razo Fogs|Custom installed hidden Valentine V1+remote display

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And I forgot to mention...I've temporarily lost the sample that the trim and sills will be primarily made out of...but it looks like a cross between Sample 1 and Sample 3, but with no pattern in the metal...the nicest looking of all of them.

And since I know people will be worried...I tried scratching the anodized pieces (aka all but #4) with my keys for 3 minutes...no scratches...none. These pieces are solid...the chrome obviously scratches easy...but it wouldnt' scratch with a penny. But yes, a key does do damage...however I buffed it out with some polish I had...so again...no worries.

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Exterior: Cleared Headlights|Clear Spoiler Lens|Silblade Wipers

Interior: Custom painted Trim|Momo Race Shift Knob|Leather Wrapped Rebuilt Rear Deck|Plexi/Fiberglass Sub Box|Plexi/MDF Sub and Computer Enclosures|Dynamat on everything but the window glass|Relocated hood release

Electronics: Custom computer|Alpine DVA-9965 Headunit|Alpine PXA-H701 Processor|XM Satellite Radio|Xenarc 7" Widescreen Touchscreen|Zapco 9.0XD(subs)|Zapco 4.0X(fronts+kicks)|Zapco 2.5X(rears+center)|2 JL 12w7(subs)|JL XR 650CS(fronts)|JL XR 650CX(rears)|JL XR 400CX(center)|JL XR 525CS(kicks)|Stinger Wires|Optima Yellowtop Primary Battery|Optima Yellowtop Secondary Battery|200A High Output Alternator|Solaris 9005 Highbeams|Razo Fogs|Custom installed hidden Valentine V1+remote display

Security: Hornet 564T 2-Way Alarm|Addt'l Shock Sensors|Addt'l Breakage Sensors|Automatic Up/Down All Windows+Sunroof

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hi austin,

i was the one who talked to you in the other forum about having a sill with "inspire" for the 1st generation TL's. anyway, we didn't have enough demand for the "inspire" engraving and i asked you if you think they'll do it anyway regaurdless of the 10 or more demand. so you still think that still stands?
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hi austin,

i was the one who talked to you in the other forum about having a sill with "inspire" for the 1st generation TL's. anyway, we didn't have enough demand for the "inspire" engraving and i asked you if you think they'll do it anyway regaurdless of the 10 or more demand. so you still think that still stands?
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Yes I do think that still stands. You can get the lettering "INSPIRE" anyway...you just may have to pay $5 or so more. It's that group of 10 or so that makes it cheaper. However I will ask the manufacturer when I next talk to him if we can work it out to be the same.

Here are the CL designs as well:
Premium:

http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/acura/sills/cl1.jpg

Type S:

http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/acura/sills/cls1.jpg

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Yes I do think that still stands. You can get the lettering "INSPIRE" anyway...you just may have to pay $5 or so more. It's that group of 10 or so that makes it cheaper. However I will ask the manufacturer when I next talk to him if we can work it out to be the same.

Here are the CL designs as well:
Premium:

http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/acura/sills/cl1.jpg

Type S:

http://www.ece.utexas.edu/~renfroe/acura/sills/cls1.jpg

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Interior: Custom painted Trim|Momo Race Shift Knob|Leather Wrapped Rebuilt Rear Deck|Plexi/Fiberglass Sub Box|Plexi/MDF Sub and Computer Enclosures|Dynamat on everything but the window glass|Relocated hood release

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Austin I know Ive told you this before, but YOU DE MAN!! the material in the pic looked kind of thin, how thick is the sill and would it bend, dent if we have to fight with it a little when putting it on?
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Austin I know Ive told you this before, but YOU DE MAN!! the material in the pic looked kind of thin, how thick is the sill and would it bend, dent if we have to fight with it a little when putting it on?
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Hey Austin what about us 1st GEN TL's? Can you still get them for us? I would like brushed aluminium with "INSPIRE" lettering if possible.

Oh one other thing, I think I asked you this before but since this guy has a CNC machine, do you think he could manufacture a grill.

thanks again.
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Hey Austin what about us 1st GEN TL's? Can you still get them for us? I would like brushed aluminium with "INSPIRE" lettering if possible.

Oh one other thing, I think I asked you this before but since this guy has a CNC machine, do you think he could manufacture a grill.

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hey austin...how about the shift knob plate?
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Nice! I really like the TL-S door sills!
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Where do I send the money???

I like samples #2 and #3....
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