2012 SH-AWD Tech 6mt
07-25-2012, 09:53 AM
#1
Racer
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2012 SH-AWD Tech 6mt
Just picked up my 2012 SH-AWD TECH 6MT what a great ride. Few goodies will be put on in near future. Here are some cell pics:
07-25-2012, 10:20 AM
#2
nice car.... welcome to the 6MT club!
07-25-2012, 07:29 PM
#5
Great colour, very nice. I'm just so damn green with envy over those headlight washers on the Elite. 
07-25-2012, 11:21 PM
#7
Racer
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Thanks all for a warm welcome. I'm overwhelmed by the User manual and the Navi manual, it's around 850 pages in total. That is nuts.
Did the gracenote upgrade but still can not find many CD albums .
On a good note it has a hill assist, what a superb idea on a manual transmission, tested it today few times and it works like a charm.
Did the gracenote upgrade but still can not find many CD albums
. On a good note it has a hill assist, what a superb idea on a manual transmission, tested it today few times and it works like a charm.
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07-25-2012, 11:51 PM
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Congrats Sympley. Enjoy your new ride. What other plans do you have for modding?
07-26-2012, 12:01 PM
#11
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So far I like the 6MT much smoother than my Jetta 2.0T that I traded in. I might look into the mod of having the clutch engage sooner. Few from this forum have done it and from the sounds of it they like it.
Future mods:
- TEIN SS with EDFC
- Hidden hitch with a bike carrier
- Use the current rims for winter tires and get nice set of rims for summer
- Takeda intake or TC ice box if it ever gets released
After that not sure how much more there is to modify. seems that the new TL are not that mod friendly. I saw some J-pipes and exhaust but it does not mention how much horsepower gains.
Future mods:
- TEIN SS with EDFC
- Hidden hitch with a bike carrier
- Use the current rims for winter tires and get nice set of rims for summer
- Takeda intake or TC ice box if it ever gets released
After that not sure how much more there is to modify. seems that the new TL are not that mod friendly. I saw some J-pipes and exhaust but it does not mention how much horsepower gains.
07-27-2012, 08:12 PM
#14
Instructor
Disagree. There's nothing extreme around that mod list. HUGE suspension upgrade and new wheels will make the car look night and day better. An intake is far from extreme. The reality of it is, TL's are big fancy Accords. It's his car, he can mod it the way he wants. I'm betting it'll look and sound way better afterwards.
07-29-2012, 07:54 PM
#15
Racer
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Sorry maybe I didn't express myself correctly, by any means I do not want to mod it like a civic. Just want some suspension upgrade and was hoping for some relatively easy horsepower upgrade. In my VW it was $500 for a chip that gave you 50HP and 60 lbs of torque. Not so with Honda engines, much more difficult to squeeze out these extra few ponies.
On a side note did a day trip approx 500km and this car has a pretty stiff suspension. Maybe it's the 19" rims but it was pretty stiff. Loved passing others with it, downshift, floor it, vtec kicks in and off it goes.... I still have a smile on my face. So far so good, just some as*hole put a ding on the parking lot and chipped some paint.
On a side note did a day trip approx 500km and this car has a pretty stiff suspension. Maybe it's the 19" rims but it was pretty stiff. Loved passing others with it, downshift, floor it, vtec kicks in and off it goes.... I still have a smile on my face. So far so good, just some as*hole put a ding on the parking lot and chipped some paint.
08-01-2012, 08:53 AM
#18
Racer
Congrats on the 6MT......i love my 6MT!!! But one question......you've got the Elite wheels on your car. I wanted those also, but the Elite wasn't available in 6MT.....so did you purchase those wheels as an option? I took the stock SH-AWD wheels (Non-Elite model) and ended up getting the 19inch Diamond Cut alloys later
08-07-2012, 09:58 PM
#19
Racer
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The dealer had these on when we test drove the car. They mentioned that car will not come with the wheels and that they will be changed to 18" from the tech package. When we were picking up the car, dealer said they have a surprise for us...they kept the 19" on the car. It was a very nice surprise indeed.
08-08-2012, 09:14 AM
#20
Racer
The dealer had these on when we test drove the car. They mentioned that car will not come with the wheels and that they will be changed to 18" from the tech package. When we were picking up the car, dealer said they have a surprise for us...they kept the 19" on the car. It was a very nice surprise indeed.
04-19-2013, 09:08 PM
#26
Burning Brakes
Looks dope. Clean drop. What's the spec on the wheels and drop?
04-20-2013, 07:28 AM
#27
Racer
Nice car! Those look like Ruffino rims if im not mistaken
Mississauga?! You'll be seeing me around there op!
TL's Are not big fancy accords, TSX's Are based on the accord platform....
Mississauga?! You'll be seeing me around there op!
Disagree. There's nothing extreme around that mod list. HUGE suspension upgrade and new wheels will make the car look night and day better. An intake is far from extreme. The reality of it is, TL's are big fancy Accords. It's his car, he can mod it the way he wants. I'm betting it'll look and sound way better afterwards.
TL's Are not big fancy accords, TSX's Are based on the accord platform....
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04-20-2013, 08:39 AM
#29
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Thanks for all the good comments.
The drop is on Tein SS with EDFC controller. The EDFC is brilliant you can tweak you car to handle the way you want. There is a new EDFC controller out on the market and it can be set to do dynamic/automatic dampening control and it is wireless so less wires to run....very cool.
manutd, you are right on the money. These are Ruffino wheels. Specs:
20"x9" +35 front
20"x10.5" +45 rear
The tires for rear we tried 285 then 275 all would stick out a lot, no way a fender roll will fix rubbing. So after many trials the shop put on 245/35/20 all around. The front is good, the rear is stretched. I was very concerned with the stretch but it actually doesn't look too bad. So for now this will be the set up.
I tried to get fenders rolled but the shop I went to said their tool is to long and it wold push the fender out and that it would crack for sure. On Monday I have another appointment in a different shop to see if they can roll the fenders.
So far only rubbed once when I had all 4 winter tires in trunk. With empty trunk, I did not even rub once, but I am extra careful.
If any one know anybody that can roll fenders and is mobile I be home all day today.
The drop is on Tein SS with EDFC controller. The EDFC is brilliant you can tweak you car to handle the way you want. There is a new EDFC controller out on the market and it can be set to do dynamic/automatic dampening control and it is wireless so less wires to run....very cool.
manutd, you are right on the money. These are Ruffino wheels. Specs:
20"x9" +35 front
20"x10.5" +45 rear
The tires for rear we tried 285 then 275 all would stick out a lot, no way a fender roll will fix rubbing. So after many trials the shop put on 245/35/20 all around. The front is good, the rear is stretched. I was very concerned with the stretch but it actually doesn't look too bad. So for now this will be the set up.
I tried to get fenders rolled but the shop I went to said their tool is to long and it wold push the fender out and that it would crack for sure. On Monday I have another appointment in a different shop to see if they can roll the fenders.
So far only rubbed once when I had all 4 winter tires in trunk. With empty trunk, I did not even rub once, but I am extra careful.
If any one know anybody that can roll fenders and is mobile I be home all day today.
04-20-2013, 08:42 PM
#30
Thanks for all the good comments.
The drop is on Tein SS with EDFC controller. The EDFC is brilliant you can tweak you car to handle the way you want. There is a new EDFC controller out on the market and it can be set to do dynamic/automatic dampening control and it is wireless so less wires to run....very cool.
manutd, you are right on the money. These are Ruffino wheels. Specs:
20"x9" +35 front
20"x10.5" +45 rear
The tires for rear we tried 285 then 275 all would stick out a lot, no way a fender roll will fix rubbing. So after many trials the shop put on 245/35/20 all around. The front is good, the rear is stretched. I was very concerned with the stretch but it actually doesn't look too bad. So for now this will be the set up.
I tried to get fenders rolled but the shop I went to said their tool is to long and it wold push the fender out and that it would crack for sure. On Monday I have another appointment in a different shop to see if they can roll the fenders.
So far only rubbed once when I had all 4 winter tires in trunk. With empty trunk, I did not even rub once, but I am extra careful.
If any one know anybody that can roll fenders and is mobile I be home all day today.
The drop is on Tein SS with EDFC controller. The EDFC is brilliant you can tweak you car to handle the way you want. There is a new EDFC controller out on the market and it can be set to do dynamic/automatic dampening control and it is wireless so less wires to run....very cool.
manutd, you are right on the money. These are Ruffino wheels. Specs:
20"x9" +35 front
20"x10.5" +45 rear
The tires for rear we tried 285 then 275 all would stick out a lot, no way a fender roll will fix rubbing. So after many trials the shop put on 245/35/20 all around. The front is good, the rear is stretched. I was very concerned with the stretch but it actually doesn't look too bad. So for now this will be the set up.
I tried to get fenders rolled but the shop I went to said their tool is to long and it wold push the fender out and that it would crack for sure. On Monday I have another appointment in a different shop to see if they can roll the fenders.
So far only rubbed once when I had all 4 winter tires in trunk. With empty trunk, I did not even rub once, but I am extra careful.
If any one know anybody that can roll fenders and is mobile I be home all day today.
04-20-2013, 09:12 PM
#31
Thanks for all the good comments.
The drop is on Tein SS with EDFC controller. The EDFC is brilliant you can tweak you car to handle the way you want. There is a new EDFC controller out on the market and it can be set to do dynamic/automatic dampening control and it is wireless so less wires to run....very cool.
manutd, you are right on the money. These are Ruffino wheels. Specs:
20"x9" +35 front
20"x10.5" +45 rear
The tires for rear we tried 285 then 275 all would stick out a lot, no way a fender roll will fix rubbing. So after many trials the shop put on 245/35/20 all around. The front is good, the rear is stretched. I was very concerned with the stretch but it actually doesn't look too bad. So for now this will be the set up.
I tried to get fenders rolled but the shop I went to said their tool is to long and it wold push the fender out and that it would crack for sure. On Monday I have another appointment in a different shop to see if they can roll the fenders.
So far only rubbed once when I had all 4 winter tires in trunk. With empty trunk, I did not even rub once, but I am extra careful.
If any one know anybody that can roll fenders and is mobile I be home all day today.
The drop is on Tein SS with EDFC controller. The EDFC is brilliant you can tweak you car to handle the way you want. There is a new EDFC controller out on the market and it can be set to do dynamic/automatic dampening control and it is wireless so less wires to run....very cool.
manutd, you are right on the money. These are Ruffino wheels. Specs:
20"x9" +35 front
20"x10.5" +45 rear
The tires for rear we tried 285 then 275 all would stick out a lot, no way a fender roll will fix rubbing. So after many trials the shop put on 245/35/20 all around. The front is good, the rear is stretched. I was very concerned with the stretch but it actually doesn't look too bad. So for now this will be the set up.
I tried to get fenders rolled but the shop I went to said their tool is to long and it wold push the fender out and that it would crack for sure. On Monday I have another appointment in a different shop to see if they can roll the fenders.
So far only rubbed once when I had all 4 winter tires in trunk. With empty trunk, I did not even rub once, but I am extra careful.
If any one know anybody that can roll fenders and is mobile I be home all day today.
Car looks good, please link us to the new EDFC, thanks!
I see you got new wheels, post pictures!
04-21-2013, 07:57 PM
#32
Burning Brakes
http://www.tein.com/products/edfc_active.html
This will be in my order when I upgrade my suspension! Active dampening is what the 4g should of came with. Pretty sweet!
This will be in my order when I upgrade my suspension! Active dampening is what the 4g should of came with. Pretty sweet!
04-22-2013, 05:44 PM
#33
Racer
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TeamAcura, thanks for posting the link to the new EDFC controller. I wonder if they will sell just the controller and the wireless dongles. I already have the motors.
Recall, I live around that area Erin Mills and Dundas.
Recall, I live around that area Erin Mills and Dundas.
04-23-2013, 08:10 AM
#34
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Thanks for all the good comments.
The drop is on Tein SS with EDFC controller. The EDFC is brilliant you can tweak you car to handle the way you want. There is a new EDFC controller out on the market and it can be set to do dynamic/automatic dampening control and it is wireless so less wires to run....very cool.
manutd, you are right on the money. These are Ruffino wheels. Specs:
20"x9" +35 front
20"x10.5" +45 rear
The tires for rear we tried 285 then 275 all would stick out a lot, no way a fender roll will fix rubbing. So after many trials the shop put on 245/35/20 all around. The front is good, the rear is stretched. I was very concerned with the stretch but it actually doesn't look too bad. So for now this will be the set up.
I tried to get fenders rolled but the shop I went to said their tool is to long and it wold push the fender out and that it would crack for sure. On Monday I have another appointment in a different shop to see if they can roll the fenders.
So far only rubbed once when I had all 4 winter tires in trunk. With empty trunk, I did not even rub once, but I am extra careful.
If any one know anybody that can roll fenders and is mobile I be home all day today.
The drop is on Tein SS with EDFC controller. The EDFC is brilliant you can tweak you car to handle the way you want. There is a new EDFC controller out on the market and it can be set to do dynamic/automatic dampening control and it is wireless so less wires to run....very cool.
manutd, you are right on the money. These are Ruffino wheels. Specs:
20"x9" +35 front
20"x10.5" +45 rear
The tires for rear we tried 285 then 275 all would stick out a lot, no way a fender roll will fix rubbing. So after many trials the shop put on 245/35/20 all around. The front is good, the rear is stretched. I was very concerned with the stretch but it actually doesn't look too bad. So for now this will be the set up.
I tried to get fenders rolled but the shop I went to said their tool is to long and it wold push the fender out and that it would crack for sure. On Monday I have another appointment in a different shop to see if they can roll the fenders.
So far only rubbed once when I had all 4 winter tires in trunk. With empty trunk, I did not even rub once, but I am extra careful.
If any one know anybody that can roll fenders and is mobile I be home all day today.
You should get the Matte Graphite center caps and darker lugs.
http://www.vossenwheels.com/store/it...il.aspx?id=143
Looks Great!
04-23-2013, 08:39 PM
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Love the drop!
05-23-2013, 09:12 PM
#37
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any the quest continues. Got the J-pipe V2 installed but am surprised that the car is not louder. Definitely did notice some power gains. With the 20" wheels the car felt heavier, with the J-pipe it kind of feels like the power is back.
So a summary so far:
- Teins SS coils with EDFC controller
- SPC rear camber kit
- OEM rims wit winter tires
- new 20" rims with summers
- J-pipe
- roof spoiler from e-bay
- hidden hitch for Kuat NV bike rack
- dynamat on all 4 doors, trunk lid, and trunk (in preparation for a 12" sub)
I always used dynamat on all my previous cars and have to say it makes a huge difference on the TL. Mind you I am already 15 sheets in and still have to do the rear deck and underneath the rear seat bench.
Still to come:
- 12" sub (since the dynamat helped a lot I might be able to live with the speakers they sound much better)
- Ice box from CT
- lightweight pulley
- possibly magnaflow mufflers if I can figure out which one will fit.
- If there is a air dam spoiler that could fit, I think it would look good one the car.
Some pics:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/68ggbim6vs...521_200733.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/m8krw9zo36...523_130742.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2ovmlk1owx...523_150146.jpg
So a summary so far:
- Teins SS coils with EDFC controller
- SPC rear camber kit
- OEM rims wit winter tires
- new 20" rims with summers
- J-pipe
- roof spoiler from e-bay
- hidden hitch for Kuat NV bike rack
- dynamat on all 4 doors, trunk lid, and trunk (in preparation for a 12" sub)
I always used dynamat on all my previous cars and have to say it makes a huge difference on the TL. Mind you I am already 15 sheets in and still have to do the rear deck and underneath the rear seat bench.
Still to come:
- 12" sub (since the dynamat helped a lot I might be able to live with the speakers they sound much better)
- Ice box from CT
- lightweight pulley
- possibly magnaflow mufflers if I can figure out which one will fit.
- If there is a air dam spoiler that could fit, I think it would look good one the car.
Some pics:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/68ggbim6vs...521_200733.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/m8krw9zo36...523_130742.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2ovmlk1owx...523_150146.jpg
05-23-2013, 10:20 PM
#38
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Haven't seen the vossens with a +45 offset. Generally they are +42 in our fitment. 255 30 would have also fit if next time you want a lighter stretch.
You should get the Matte Graphite center caps and darker lugs.
http://www.vossenwheels.com/store/it...il.aspx?id=143
Looks Great!
You should get the Matte Graphite center caps and darker lugs.
http://www.vossenwheels.com/store/it...il.aspx?id=143
Looks Great!
05-24-2013, 05:58 PM
#40
Racer
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I got the ruffino wheels.
I would like to get the inserts but I am not sure if these will fit the rufino wheels. Might not be a exact fit. Or is this something that is industry standard?
Also is it possible that the J-Pipe needs some time to break in? I could swear it is starting to sound different. (maybe it me driving it harder).
I would like to get the inserts but I am not sure if these will fit the rufino wheels. Might not be a exact fit. Or is this something that is industry standard?
Also is it possible that the J-Pipe needs some time to break in? I could swear it is starting to sound different. (maybe it me driving it harder).