1st gen RL A-Spec pics
07-06-2010, 09:23 PM
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Very nice, I need to get working on my new machine shop/arsenal/garage 
07-08-2010, 01:32 PM
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Your RL just keeps getting better and better. Those brakes are SEXY. Im sure that thing stops on a dime. I cant imagine what you have planned next. You make me want to get a 1.5 gen RL for my next car and do these mods.
07-08-2010, 07:43 PM
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Next thing you know he'll be doing a SH-AWD swap along with a prototype Honda V8 that he 'found'
07-08-2010, 08:24 PM
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You mean a single DIN install with bluetooth and iPod connectivity?
I have no regrets myself.
I have no regrets myself.
07-08-2010, 08:37 PM
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lol yeah. would you believe I have all these parts for the audio visual, but theyre not installed.
I have to keep the oem stuff for a stealth "look" (not sound) though. lol
I have to keep the oem stuff for a stealth "look" (not sound
) though. lol
07-09-2010, 10:11 AM
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That's what she said!
08-18-2010, 08:11 PM
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damn never knew you were doing it up like that! I would love to order that kit..but I am in NE Ohio and the roads are shit....Wonder how would it look w/ the kit minus the drop?
08-19-2010, 01:50 PM
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For those interested in coping a kit similar to Old Hatch's check out this link http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...-3-5rl-122628/ pick the kit you like and then you have to have it ordered by one of the shops at the top of the page (of the link) in order to have it shipped from Japan.
08-19-2010, 06:54 PM
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the kit is an Evolution.
the spoiler was actually for another car and it took some modifying to get it to fit correctly. Pm me if ur interested in details.
heres a rear shot
here is a trunk lip spoiler for the 96-98 RL (yes there is a difference from the 99+)
trunk lip spoiler
http://www.sarona.com/Sarona/www/SEA...LER SARONA.jpg
the spoiler was actually for another car and it took some modifying to get it to fit correctly. Pm me if ur interested in details.
heres a rear shot
here is a trunk lip spoiler for the 96-98 RL (yes there is a difference from the 99+)
trunk lip spoiler
http://www.sarona.com/Sarona/www/SEA...LER SARONA.jpg
04-13-2011, 02:30 PM
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greetings,
question for old_hatch.im new in this forum and cant pm yet.my question is how long has that set-up lasted you.the suspension set-up. im getting ready to do the same but im afraid the shocks will bottom out after a while.i noe is an old thread but plz answer me if u get to read this.
thanxs,
02 rl
question for old_hatch.im new in this forum and cant pm yet.my question is how long has that set-up lasted you.the suspension set-up. im getting ready to do the same but im afraid the shocks will bottom out after a while.i noe is an old thread but plz answer me if u get to read this.
thanxs,
02 rl
04-13-2011, 06:19 PM
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greetings,
question for old_hatch.im new in this forum and cant pm yet.my question is how long has that set-up lasted you.the suspension set-up. im getting ready to do the same but im afraid the shocks will bottom out after a while.i noe is an old thread but plz answer me if u get to read this.
thanxs,
02 rl
question for old_hatch.im new in this forum and cant pm yet.my question is how long has that set-up lasted you.the suspension set-up. im getting ready to do the same but im afraid the shocks will bottom out after a while.i noe is an old thread but plz answer me if u get to read this.
thanxs,
02 rl
I believe theres ahow to here, but if not look on acuralegend.org
The fronts lower 1" at lowest setting so just machine how much lower you want. I wouldnt go past 1.5though
The rears only lower 1/4" on lowest perch so if you want to lower 1" in rear then you would need to makea groove 3/4" fromthe lowest groove. I wouldnt go to low since anything more and the spring sits loose in the rear when the suspension is fully decompressed. Might not ever be a problem after the car is back on the ground, but Im anal like that.
Personally I would just do the konis. I like H&R and have had them on many of my cars, but I think they will be too soft on the RL. Point of reference for me is my wifes 2000 Accord lowered on H&R 1.5" with kyb struts. It rides very nice with a stock feel to it. My RL on the other hand has a firmer feel with the oem 02-04 springs. Not rattling kinda stiff, but nice and sporty.
Ive used this setup for 2 years and I think konis have a lifetime warranty if I remeber correctly. Machining extra grooves if done correctly willnot void warranty. I have another set of konis I sent back to them to get revalved and they themselves machined extra grooves in them for me.
ANy more questions dont hesitate to ask.
Oh and check out the suspension sticky. depending on wether you want a sporty oem ride or can deal with a harsher ride you might be able to get some tsx coilovers for about the same price as konis and machining.
Thanks riicky and VQPower37
04-13-2011, 10:30 PM
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Old hatch
Thanxs for your quick response. I read your write up a couple of times.
My plan is to put a groove 3/8" in the front for a 1 3/8 drop n 3/4 for 1" drop rear. Hopefully this will give me a drop similar to yours. Correct me if wrong.
Thanxs again
Thanxs for your quick response. I read your write up a couple of times.
My plan is to put a groove 3/8" in the front for a 1 3/8 drop n 3/4 for 1" drop rear. Hopefully this will give me a drop similar to yours. Correct me if wrong.
Thanxs again
04-13-2011, 10:36 PM
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Btw nice ride. The reason im being extra careful n asking all kinds of questions is because im doing the machining at work. We have a very good shop but very busy im hopping to get this right in 1 shot. When ever u get a chance i have my old 96 rl pearl white on cardomain. I think is tittle "finest rl" Take a look i think you will like it.
05-04-2011, 03:54 PM
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Hatch, i finally grooved the struts. i have a set of legend forks also..do i need the legend brake bracket and the perch???? or i can use my rls.i dont want to spend the extra cash for those two parts if i dont have too.
thanxs
thanxs
05-04-2011, 04:07 PM
#116
Three Wheelin'
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Its custom there ryk 
Thanks phins2rt
02RL...yes you will need the front strut brake line bracket and perch. The front struts are a different diameter so the RL ones wont work. You should be able to just take them off in a junkyard. They'll probably charge u like 5 bucks for the brackets/perches.
Oh and they need to be OEM struts. Aftermatket ones don't have removable perches n brackets.
Thanks phins2rt
02RL...yes you will need the front strut brake line bracket and perch. The front struts are a different diameter so the RL ones wont work. You should be able to just take them off in a junkyard. They'll probably charge u like 5 bucks for the brackets/perches.
Oh and they need to be OEM struts. Aftermatket ones don't have removable perches n brackets.
05-04-2011, 07:25 PM
#118
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Wasup Eric. Lol
Got my DRL's in and working just like OEM
Custom mounted the LCD display for the TPMS
Working on getting my summer projects going. Lol
Hey did I send you pics of this stuff? (Drl tpms)
Got my DRL's in and working just like OEM
Custom mounted the LCD display for the TPMS
Working on getting my summer projects going. Lol
Hey did I send you pics of this stuff? (Drl tpms)