WilzRSX's Progress Thread-New Ride!
02-14-2013, 09:54 PM
#121
LOL, all i did was drive it home, its staying parked outside, then driving it back to the dealer in the morning.
when i had my TL in for warranty work at Acura, i've driven the newer TLs, TSX, Turbo RDX, and MDX. Of all of those, I liked the MDX the most, but I still love my 3G TL more.
when i had my TL in for warranty work at Acura, i've driven the newer TLs, TSX, Turbo RDX, and MDX. Of all of those, I liked the MDX the most, but I still love my 3G TL more.
02-14-2013, 09:58 PM
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^^^ Me too-they've given me whatever is around to drive. I think I've only had a TL once or twice in 5 years.
02-15-2013, 09:44 AM
#123
Drifting
I too have a AM TL and your car is badass!! I just bought my car Nov. 2012 and been looking on here to get ideas of what I want to do to my TL. Love the quad tips! Love everything about your car!
02-15-2013, 11:48 AM
#124
Just got home from picking up my TL after the Timing Belt service.
The old timing belt looked to be in good condition still, but with some noticeable wear on it. Probably could have made it to 105k, which is still another 20k that would take me 2 years to hit. I average 10-12k a year. With the TL already being 8 years old and with the good price, decided to get it done early as preventative maintenance and now one less thing to worry about with it being done.
I paid a total of $662.56, which was $629.95 + tax and shop supplies. They knocked off $50 from the original $679.95 since I didn't need the drive belt due to my UR Underdrive Crank Pulley.
Below are a couple pics of the old timing belt
thanks man, i bought mines Dec 2009
The old timing belt looked to be in good condition still, but with some noticeable wear on it. Probably could have made it to 105k, which is still another 20k that would take me 2 years to hit. I average 10-12k a year. With the TL already being 8 years old and with the good price, decided to get it done early as preventative maintenance and now one less thing to worry about with it being done.
I paid a total of $662.56, which was $629.95 + tax and shop supplies. They knocked off $50 from the original $679.95 since I didn't need the drive belt due to my UR Underdrive Crank Pulley.
Below are a couple pics of the old timing belt
thanks man, i bought mines Dec 2009
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02-15-2013, 12:37 PM
#125
Drifting
Nice! I am in need of a timing belt service. my car has 120k miles on it...
02-16-2013, 01:54 PM
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Don't wait too long, Zach.
02-21-2013, 01:26 PM
#129
Drifting
02-28-2013, 03:31 PM
#130
SOB, just got a slight curb rash on my front passenger wheel. 
i judged the curb wrong due to all of the snow the past couple days. i'm normally good about avoiding curbs, this is my first in the past 5-6 years.
i had the RonJon Rev Wheels for over 2 years with no damage. You not noticeable far away, but its there up close. i have 245/40/18 tires, so it helped, otherwise it would probably be worse.
i judged the curb wrong due to all of the snow the past couple days. i'm normally good about avoiding curbs, this is my first in the past 5-6 years.
i had the RonJon Rev Wheels for over 2 years with no damage. You not noticeable far away, but its there up close. i have 245/40/18 tires, so it helped, otherwise it would probably be worse.
02-28-2013, 05:58 PM
#132
GODZILLA & 3G TL
What a coincidence Will...the same thing happened to me a short while ago 
Glad I have those fresh new 19's ready to be mounted up as soon as the weather levels out a bit. My curb rash is just on the lip as well, not terrible but I notice it of course. Over-corrected one too many times unfortunately...I never have issues like this either. I'm gonna have it refinished by Woody's Wheel Works in Denver probably in early fall (I've heard great things about them, plus they've been in business for like 30 years). I suggest taking yours to them if you still have your stockies to swap back on the TL or can have it sit in the garage for a couple days. Probably would run $125-150 or so based on the last time I talked to them.
Glad I have those fresh new 19's ready to be mounted up as soon as the weather levels out a bit. My curb rash is just on the lip as well, not terrible but I notice it of course. Over-corrected one too many times unfortunately...I never have issues like this either. I'm gonna have it refinished by Woody's Wheel Works in Denver probably in early fall (I've heard great things about them, plus they've been in business for like 30 years). I suggest taking yours to them if you still have your stockies to swap back on the TL or can have it sit in the garage for a couple days. Probably would run $125-150 or so based on the last time I talked to them.
02-28-2013, 06:13 PM
#133
What a coincidence Will...the same thing happened to me a short while ago Glad I have those fresh new 19's ready to be mounted up as soon as the weather levels out a bit. My curb rash is just on the lip as well, not terrible but I notice it of course. Over-corrected one too many times unfortunately...I never have issues like this either. I'm gonna have it refinished by Woody's Wheel Works in Denver probably in early fall (I've heard great things about them, plus they've been in business for like 30 years). I suggest taking yours to them if you still have your stockies to swap back on the TL or can have it sit in the garage for a couple days. Probably would run $125-150 or so based on the last time I talked to them.
Glad I have those fresh new 19's ready to be mounted up as soon as the weather levels out a bit. My curb rash is just on the lip as well, not terrible but I notice it of course. Over-corrected one too many times unfortunately...I never have issues like this either. I'm gonna have it refinished by Woody's Wheel Works in Denver probably in early fall (I've heard great things about them, plus they've been in business for like 30 years). I suggest taking yours to them if you still have your stockies to swap back on the TL or can have it sit in the garage for a couple days. Probably would run $125-150 or so based on the last time I talked to them.
02-28-2013, 08:41 PM
#134
GODZILLA & 3G TL
03-01-2013, 12:54 PM
#136
since its a machined finish, they won't be able to match it exactly.
option 1, fix the curb rash, but that would repaint the entire lip around the wheel, but it would be polished, so it would be noticeable up close, this would cost $100
option 2, fix the curb rash, but re-paint the entire surface, so the entire wheel would be polished, but won't match the machined face of the other 3 wheels, this would cost $200
i'm going to pass on getting it fixed, its only noticeable when you get up close. maybe sometime in the summer, i'll look in to replacing the entire wheel, its currently $250 for a new one from RonJon. It's possible RonJon may decide to discontinue this wheel in the future.
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03-01-2013, 06:43 PM
#137
GODZILLA & 3G TL
i was in the area today, so i stopped by their shop so they could see the damage and get a accurate estimate.
since its a machined finish, they won't be able to match it exactly.
option 1, fix the curb rash, but that would repaint the entire lip around the wheel, but it would be polished, so it would be noticeable up close, this would cost $100
option 2, fix the curb rash, but re-paint the entire surface, so the entire wheel would be polished, but won't match the machined face of the other 3 wheels, this would cost $200
i'm going to pass on getting it fixed, its only noticeable when you get up close. maybe sometime in the summer, i'll look in to replacing the entire wheel, its currently $250 for a new one from RonJon. It's possible RonJon may decide to discontinue this wheel in the future.
since its a machined finish, they won't be able to match it exactly.
option 1, fix the curb rash, but that would repaint the entire lip around the wheel, but it would be polished, so it would be noticeable up close, this would cost $100
option 2, fix the curb rash, but re-paint the entire surface, so the entire wheel would be polished, but won't match the machined face of the other 3 wheels, this would cost $200
i'm going to pass on getting it fixed, its only noticeable when you get up close. maybe sometime in the summer, i'll look in to replacing the entire wheel, its currently $250 for a new one from RonJon. It's possible RonJon may decide to discontinue this wheel in the future.
03-01-2013, 10:02 PM
#140
i no longer have a backup camera installed, but this was the one i had and worked great
http://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Veh...=backup+camera
http://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Veh...=backup+camera
06-08-2013, 03:20 PM
#143
It's been awhile since I posted a update.
I recently sold my LED Door Sills, NRG Engine Damper, and Stock J-Pipe. In return, I picked up a Brand New set of Innovative Engine Mounts V2 and a set of TL-S Tail Lights.
They'll be here next week and will probably spend Father's Day installing everything.
I'll post up pics of everything.
I recently sold my LED Door Sills, NRG Engine Damper, and Stock J-Pipe. In return, I picked up a Brand New set of Innovative Engine Mounts V2 and a set of TL-S Tail Lights.
They'll be here next week and will probably spend Father's Day installing everything.
I'll post up pics of everything.
06-12-2013, 01:51 PM
#146
Got the Innovative Mounts V2 on Monday, here are some pics
I installed the Front and Side Mounts today, here is what the front mount looked like when I removed it.
I had replaced the side mount probably 3 months ago, so it was still good, but the old side mount was broken too.
Not looking forward to doing the rear mount, but will attempt it on Friday.
The TL-S Taillights get here tomorrow
I installed the Front and Side Mounts today, here is what the front mount looked like when I removed it.
I had replaced the side mount probably 3 months ago, so it was still good, but the old side mount was broken too.
Not looking forward to doing the rear mount, but will attempt it on Friday.
The TL-S Taillights get here tomorrow
06-12-2013, 08:28 PM
#147
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First time I saw those mounts
How much were they?
Do you get a vibration at idle?
How much were they?
Do you get a vibration at idle?
06-12-2013, 08:56 PM
#148
You can get them from Innovative
http://www.innovativemounts.com/Prod...ductCode=10750
I have minor vibration so far from just the front and side installed. I will have to replace my rear mount as its most likely blown as well, since the front and side were blown.
06-12-2013, 10:40 PM
#149
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I see..
I have XLR8. Looks like Innovative is $50 more
I bet rear is in perfect condition
, my front and side were blown too but rear was ok
Kind of hard to reach in there, but good luck
I have XLR8. Looks like Innovative is $50 more
I bet rear is in perfect condition
, my front and side were blown too but rear was okKind of hard to reach in there, but good luck
06-12-2013, 11:34 PM
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I didn't take out the strut bar but removing helps
06-13-2013, 08:28 AM
#153
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As I remember, you get it in there from the right side...(back of the intake side)
Left is too tight
Make sure the engine is cold or wear long sleeve haha
Left is too tight
Make sure the engine is cold or wear long sleeve haha
06-14-2013, 10:14 AM
#155
So I was able to swap out the rear motor mount last night, the vibrations after the rear mount were definitely noticeable in gear, but with the A/C on, the car is shaking.
Did some reading up on V6P, it looks like the vibrations are worse or more harsh for Autos compared to Manual.
The vibrations were a bit too much for me and the Wifey definitely would not approve, so I swapped the stock rear mount back in. It was in perfect condition, no damage.
With the stock rear and Innovative Front and Sides, the vibrations are minimal, even with the A/C on. I also re-did the rubber tubing for the OEM Mounts that go to the Valve Solenoid. Its now just one straight tube going to the rear mount.
Did some reading up on V6P, it looks like the vibrations are worse or more harsh for Autos compared to Manual.
The vibrations were a bit too much for me and the Wifey definitely would not approve, so I swapped the stock rear mount back in. It was in perfect condition, no damage.
With the stock rear and Innovative Front and Sides, the vibrations are minimal, even with the A/C on. I also re-did the rubber tubing for the OEM Mounts that go to the Valve Solenoid. Its now just one straight tube going to the rear mount.
06-14-2013, 04:25 PM
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06-14-2013, 06:48 PM
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Well done 
As the time goes on, vibration will get lighter as well
As the time goes on, vibration will get lighter as well
06-27-2013, 01:05 PM
#159
SOB, windshield got hit with a rock in the top passenger corner while driving, turned in to crack and started spreading across the windshield.
I have glass coverage on my TL through State Farm, so the windshield is being replaced at no cost to me. Its being replaced with AP Tech glass based off of what everyone on here has said about it being the OEM glass.
This is the second time its happened to my TL. The first time was right when I bought TL over 3 years ago. Not even a month of owning it, rock chip hit the center bottom of the glass and it spread across the entire length of the windshield. At this time, didn't know about the AP Tech, so it was replaced with something else.
I have glass coverage on my TL through State Farm, so the windshield is being replaced at no cost to me. Its being replaced with AP Tech glass based off of what everyone on here has said about it being the OEM glass.
This is the second time its happened to my TL. The first time was right when I bought TL over 3 years ago. Not even a month of owning it, rock chip hit the center bottom of the glass and it spread across the entire length of the windshield. At this time, didn't know about the AP Tech, so it was replaced with something else.
06-27-2013, 01:13 PM
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Damn that sucks