JJones91

Never taken any decent pics of my RL so here you guys go, 155k miles and still kicking hard.
Only thing I've had to replace recently was the alternator which was done at Lewisville Honda, and the headlight bulbs which are now Xenarc 4300k.
Maintenance history...
Date Mileage Location

01/16/2016 153,029 Vandergriff Acura
Brake master cylinder replaced/repaired
Rate Service:

02/06/2015 149,362 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Vehicle serviced

01/27/2015 Avis Lube #116
Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed
Safety inspection performed
Cooling system checked
Drive belts checked

10/02/2014 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Maintenance inspection completed
A/C system serviced
Tire condition and pressure checked

09/03/2014 144,733 Lithia Honda of Abilene
A/C system serviced
A/C refrigerant recharged
A/C system flushed

07/18/2014 143,822 Tom's Tire Pros - Clack
Vehicle serviced

06/05/2014 142,847 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Tire repaired

05/21/2014 142,405 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Maintenance inspection completed
Electrical system checked
Tire condition and pressure checked
Oil and filter changed

04/25/2014 141,784 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Electrical system checked
Wiper(s) replaced
Emissions or safety inspection performed

01/10/2014 136,051 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Maintenance inspection completed
Electrical system checked
Battery/charging system checked
Wiper(s) replaced
Four wheel alignment performed
Tire condition and pressure checked
Oil and filter changed
Battery replaced

10/23/2013 132,262 Lithia Honda of Abilene
A/C system serviced

09/18/2013 130,560 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Maintenance inspection completed
Tires rotated
Brakes checked
Electrical system checked
Tire condition and pressure checked
Oil and filter changed

02/22/2013 121,672 Lawrence Hall Chevrolet
Vehicle serviced

01/05/2013 121,296 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Maintenance inspection completed
Tires rotated
Tire condition and pressure checked
Oil and filter changed
Air filter replaced
Emissions or safety inspection performed

10/22/2012 117,162 Lawrence Hall Chevrolet
Washed/detailed

09/13/2012 116,602 Tom's Tire Pros - Oak
Two wheel alignment performed

08/02/2012 115,453 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Maintenance inspection completed
A/C system serviced
Battery/charging system checked
Tire condition and pressure checked

06/05/2012 113,863 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Maintenance inspection completed
Battery/charging system checked
Four tires mounted
Tire condition and pressure checked
Four wheel alignment performed
Headlight bulb(s) replaced
Battery replaced

06/02/2012 113,770 Avis Lube #116
Inspection completed
Maintenance inspection completed
Fluids checked
Oil and filter changed
Drive belts checked
Cooling system checked

03/28/2012 110,215 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Maintenance inspection completed
Electrical system checked
Tire condition and pressure checked

01/19/2012 108,263 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Vehicle serviced

12/05/2011 106,129 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Maintenance inspection completed
Water pump replaced
Timing belt replaced
Drive belt(s) replaced
Spark plug(s) replaced
Tire condition and pressure checked
Emissions or safety inspection performed

12/01/2011 Texas
Registration issued or renewed
Passed safety inspection
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location

05/17/2011 98,436 Avis Lube #116
Inspection completed
Maintenance inspection completed
Fluids checked
Oil and filter changed
Drive belts checked
Cooling system checked

12/29/2010 93,602 Pep Boys
Emissions inspection performed
Vehicle serviced

11/05/2010 90,031 David McDavid Acura of Austin
Maintenance inspection completed
Recommended maintenance performed
Washed/detailed
Electrical system checked
Transmission serviced
Differential checked
Transfer case serviced
Air filter replaced
Driveshaft checked
Parking brake adjusted
Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned
Oil and filter changed
Tire condition and pressure checked
Tires rotated
Steering/suspension checked
Differential fluid flushed/changed
Rear differential fluid flushed/changed
Transfer case fluid flushed/changed
Brakes checked

08/26/2009 74,937 Pohanka Acura
Tires rotated
Oil and filter changed

07/09/2009 72,431 Midas
Battery replaced

03/27/2009 67,671 Pohanka Acura
Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned
Brake fluid flushed/changed
Emissions or safety inspection performed

01/15/2009 63,767 Pohanka Acura
Washed/detailed
Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned

06/24/2008 54,358 Pohanka Acura
Washed/detailed
Liftgate/tailgate support strut(s) replaced
Shoulder seatbelt buckle replaced
Left front seatbelt buckle replaced

04/14/2008 50,774 Pohanka Acura
Brake fluid flushed/changed
Emissions or safety inspection performed

02/29/2008 48,723 Pohanka Acura
Maintenance inspection completed

11/07/2007 42,761 Pohanka Acura
Recommended maintenance performed
Washed/detailed

05/29/2007 34,680 Pohanka Acura
Safety inspection performed
Emissions or safety inspection performed

12/11/2006 27,064 Pohanka Acura
Vehicle serviced

07/07/2006 Pohanka Acura
Safety inspection performed
Washed/detailed
Oil and filter changed
Emissions or safety inspection performed

02/15/2006 Pohanka Acura
Drivability/performance checked

01/04/2006 Pohanka Acura
PCM reprogrammed
Engine/powertrain computer/module reprogrammed

10/11/2005 Pohanka Acura
Recommended maintenance performed
Washed/detailed

05/10/2005 Pohanka Acura
Vehicle serviced

03/23/2005 Pohanka Acura
Pre-delivery inspection completed
Wheel locks installed
Emissions or safety inspection performed



and lastly the pictures

drifter1

Looks like it just rolled off the salesroom floor.

Ratheruneeq

Sweet baby jesus that thing glows hard!

drifter1

Is the steering wheel wood or is it a cover?

wackjum

That is the "sport" wheel that was an option.

Up until a few years ago you could buy them fairly easily on ebay. I don't know if they're still abundant.

oo7spy

It's neither wood nor a cover. It's technically plastic. You may be able to find one floating around the Internet for $200-400, but alas, they are discontinued and hard to come by. Otherwise, the '09-'12 RL came with them stock, but that will run you $600 for a discounted online dealer.

drifter1

The wood look wheel adds a nice look.

oo7spy

It's the best mod IMO.

RL_Coastin

Looking good! Mine is at 205k and still running strong. Hopefully ill see 300k

JJones91

I'm hoping mine keeps going only thing I currently need are motor mounts. It sucks.

JJones91

Thanks! I try to keep it clean! Speaking of which I need to do tomorrow...
I love it! That and the wood shifter too
It really is I absolutely love it!

teh CL

iTrader: (1)

I just bit the bullet and ordered new mounts. XLR8 mounts where $320 shipped, can't complain too much

MrKev

Nice! Rls will last to 300k no problem��

JJones91

Damn! I really just want some OEM ones. I won't be doing anything but DD'ing the car so really won't be taking any abuse at all

teh CL

iTrader: (1)

They have a "street" option which is basically stock with slight vibrations at idle since its a solid mount.

Worth the investment IMO, stock mounts can get pricey

supreme710

damn dude your ride looks sick, do you wax it and claybar or does this just happen to be after like a full detail in and out? also how do you keep your headlight housing so clean?

JJones91

Haven't clay bar'd it yet but that is coming in the spring time, as far as the rest of the car goes...
Exterior - Meguiars Quik Wax
Interior - Lexol Leather Conditioner
Exhaust - SOS Pads
Headlights - Rain X Headlight Restoration

To be honest I use the Meguiars Quik Wax on more than just the paint, I use it on the windows, engine compartment, and wheels. Works great I been using this stuff for years.

When I clean my car's I get in deep, once I start I don't stop until everything shines like a diamond in a goats ass

JJones91

My small cleaning kit.

Notice I keep the Armor All in the back. Last year was given 2 Armor All kits, the only thing I use in the kits are the wash soap, and cleaning wipes.

JJones91

I may not have all the fancy tools to detail my cars but I know how to make them shine just as good as the professionals
This was my pride and joy, 98 Mustang GT. Had 80k original miles, never left the state of Texas.



And the photoshoot it was in..






God I miss that car...

projektvertx

iTrader: (2)

Sweet!!! Care to share detailed on what was done to the Mustang?

JJones91

The green one? Not much, was more for show.
I took out the 215hp 4.6L and swapped in the 4.6L from the 04 GT, got 260hp out of it, then tuned it, did Borla exhaust with a prochamber, went with 3.73 gears, 275 Nittos up front, 315 Nittos in the rear, and that's about it, just a fun good looking Mustang.

JJones91

Got the windows tinted today 15% all around. Llumar ATR.

teh CL

iTrader: (1)

Tint FTW

JJones91

I'm loving it, the more I dig into the car the more I want to do things with it.

projektvertx

iTrader: (2)

Tints do wonders for any vehicle

JJones91

It sure does! I went on another road trip today and was just loving it since the sun was no longer glaring on me

Echoe53

Looks great, I need to detail mine soon

Karol

car looks mint! one thing i dont get is all this expensive dealer maintenance yet the diff hasnt been flushed in 65k miles??????????

it has a 15k mile oil change interval i belive, transfer case and trans are 30k i think...

teh CL

iTrader: (1)

DON'T flush anything. Drain and fill

JJones91

I'm not sure lol, it's due for an oil change though I know that much, I'm now sitting at 159,3xx miles.

RL09

I feel ya. Mine will need a timing belt change next year and i'm already dreading it. She'd be opened up for the first time ever.

JJones91

I did a thing today.

projektvertx

iTrader: (2)

How's the cabin noise/drone at highway speeds?

JJones91

Very minimal, not even enough to even call it drone lol. The mufflers are located at the exhaust tips so the majority of the exhaust noise is directed right out of the exhaust tips. Had I removed the resonators would be a completely different story lol

RL09

Sweeet sound. sports car now. And the engine sure can do it.

I think my neighbors would kill me if they heard me do that.

JJones91

Oh of course but I'd have to search for TL-S performance parts since there absolutely no market for the RL lol

Karol

that is precisely what i meant... the book says every 15k, i do mine every 30ish k

RL_life05

What Kind of floor mats are those that you have in your RL?

JJones91

The factory Acura floormats even have one in the trunk too

Oh Sickest TL

iTrader: (3)

hot ass bitch in the shoot. the 2nd gen RL has gota be my next whip. Then all I would need is a CL to complete the collection lol