New-to-me 4G TL SH-AWD build
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New-to-me 4G TL SH-AWD build
Hey guys
Just got a 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD base (don't judge, couldn't find a tech model in good condition). Palladium metal exterior w/ black interior.
It had 75,000km's on it and I got it for 16.5k CAD. So far no issues with the T/C.
Plans coming up for the summer:
- Niche M131 19x9.5 et35 wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS 255/40/19.
- H&R springs
- Bridgestone Blizzaks WS80's on stock 18's
- Morimoto HIDs 3000k
- Switchbacks for turn signals
- Back up camera w/ external screen
Will eventually get:
- J pipe + catback exhaust (leaning towards EndlessRPM).
So far thats it! Looking forward to do most of the small maintenance on this car myself.
Pictures:
Thanks for looking, and I'll be updating this thread when I get some goodies in!
Just got a 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD base (don't judge, couldn't find a tech model in good condition). Palladium metal exterior w/ black interior.
It had 75,000km's on it and I got it for 16.5k CAD. So far no issues with the T/C.
Plans coming up for the summer:
- Niche M131 19x9.5 et35 wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS 255/40/19.
- H&R springs
- Bridgestone Blizzaks WS80's on stock 18's
- Morimoto HIDs 3000k
- Switchbacks for turn signals
- Back up camera w/ external screen
Will eventually get:
- J pipe + catback exhaust (leaning towards EndlessRPM).
So far thats it! Looking forward to do most of the small maintenance on this car myself.
Pictures:
Thanks for looking, and I'll be updating this thread when I get some goodies in!
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Got some goodies today! Got my Niche Targas M131 20x8.5 et 35. Got a good deal on 255/35/20 on Pirelli P Zero.
Some local guy was selling his XLR8 cat back, XLR8 j pipe, and XLR8 test pipe. Got it for $700 and he threw in H&R springs for free! Awesome deal.
Ordered a VRS window spoiler as well. Excited to put everything on soon
Some local guy was selling his XLR8 cat back, XLR8 j pipe, and XLR8 test pipe. Got it for $700 and he threw in H&R springs for free! Awesome deal.
Ordered a VRS window spoiler as well. Excited to put everything on soon
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The Original Shawdy
Nice pick ups! That's a steal for exhaust, jpipe, test pipe and springs. There's a guy local to me selling his XLR8 catback for $800.
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I was surprised when everything came at once haha. Have to take into account that I'm in Canada so I'm glad I didn't have to buy a new exhaust in the states.
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Wheels mounted and balanced. Should be installing them soon but the car will sit high as I'm not getting it lowered until next week.
Also cleaned and polished up the exhaust muffler and tips today!
Also cleaned and polished up the exhaust muffler and tips today!
Last edited by oshiha; 04-22-2016 at 04:01 PM.
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The Original Shawdy
Mine didn't come with the "Acura" emblem but I did remove the "TL" emblem. Had to leave the SH-AWD. Can't have it looking like a FWD lol. Just a personal preference.
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Good point. Big feature in the 4G's is the SH-AWD haha. Ill think about keeping that on
Did some pulls in the tunnel with my friend last night. Evo X, mid 300hp, stage II with MXP exhaust. Covered the car speed on the first video as I posted it on social media :P
Did some pulls in the tunnel with my friend last night. Evo X, mid 300hp, stage II with MXP exhaust. Covered the car speed on the first video as I posted it on social media :P
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Burning Brakes
Great deal on the exhaust. I would highly consider a lip kit in the near future. Congrats and happy modding!
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The Original Shawdy
Gonna look good lowered.
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The Original Shawdy
Next mod: Oem lip kit.
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Installed switchbacks, nokya fog light bulbs, and got a chance to detail the exterior of the car.
Decontaminated with claybar, iron X and tar X. Full 3 stage polish using Menzerna products. Sealed with CG Jetseal with Menzerna wax. Took around 9 hours total.
She's getting lowered tomorrow !!
Decontaminated with claybar, iron X and tar X. Full 3 stage polish using Menzerna products. Sealed with CG Jetseal with Menzerna wax. Took around 9 hours total.
She's getting lowered tomorrow !!
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Alrighty, forgot about updating this thread hahah
I think I'll be putting the stock 3rd cat back in the see if that reduces drone a little.
I'll be using fake dynamat and wall insulation acoustic insulator to keep road noise to a minimum.
Heres some progress pics:
I think I'll be putting the stock 3rd cat back in the see if that reduces drone a little.
I'll be using fake dynamat and wall insulation acoustic insulator to keep road noise to a minimum.
- The doors and trunk were basically hollow inside, so I stuffed them with insulation and put sound deadening sheets over some areas
- Still trying to figure out how to remove the rear speaker deck so I can put some stuff on there as well
- The trunk floor and rear seat floor will be lined with 2 layers of sound deadening sheets
Heres some progress pics:
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Burning Brakes
I plan on replacing the resonators with vibrant ultra quiet ones to reduce the drone. I've heard it will make a difference.
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