If you have a 6 Speed MT and HATE the shifting: READ ME
06-19-2010, 12:13 AM
#121
I should be able to figure it out it just hasn't been on my mod list, but it should be #1. To be honest I haven't fallen in love with my car yet 
its month 4 and I still kinda like driving my acura legend better cause its so much smoother but def not as fast as the TL and I love the looks. Hopefully this mod will help me love the manual cause I find myself looking on craigslist for autos every now and then but nothing even close to the awesome price/mileage/color combo I found.
its month 4 and I still kinda like driving my acura legend better cause its so much smoother but def not as fast as the TL and I love the looks. Hopefully this mod will help me love the manual cause I find myself looking on craigslist for autos every now and then but nothing even close to the awesome price/mileage/color combo I found.
08-31-2010, 09:42 PM
#125
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I have it completely out of the car. It spins side to side like 4 inches. For example if I lay it down on the floor tooth side down, I can spin the clutch mating surface 4" side to side with my hand very easily with no resistance what so ever
10-20-2010, 07:16 PM
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Not trying to take credit for this...just wanted to get it out there for EVERYONE to check out.
Did this mod last night and it made the car drive the way it should. The way every other manual I've ever driven has...
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/113-removal-slave-cylinder-check-valve-734300/
Cliffs notes: (although I highly recommend you read the ENTIRE other thread)
You take the checkvalve out of the slave cylinder
preserve the life of your clutch
stop that annoying lag between shift and actual engagement, especially noticeable on 1st to 2nd shifts
your car now drives as it should have...
if you've had experience driving stick...and the TL doesn't "feel" normal to you...like you have to baby the clutch and it's more like it's controlling you etc...that numb shift feel...if you experience any of that...this is for you.
Thanks again to the original posters for pointing us in the right direction.
Did this mod last night and it made the car drive the way it should. The way every other manual I've ever driven has...
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/113-removal-slave-cylinder-check-valve-734300/
Cliffs notes: (although I highly recommend you read the ENTIRE other thread)
You take the checkvalve out of the slave cylinder
preserve the life of your clutch
stop that annoying lag between shift and actual engagement, especially noticeable on 1st to 2nd shifts
your car now drives as it should have...
if you've had experience driving stick...and the TL doesn't "feel" normal to you...like you have to baby the clutch and it's more like it's controlling you etc...that numb shift feel...if you experience any of that...this is for you.
Thanks again to the original posters for pointing us in the right direction.
08-04-2013, 04:41 PM
#129
^ I just completed the mod, had my girlfriend take the card and go pick me up a dremmel but by the time she got back I already had the clip out. Everything else went real smoothly. I also cut a broom stick and wedged it between the fork and the tire and went through the bleeding process for about 8 cycles until I felt like the clutch was normal. It still hasn't fixed my issue yet though as I've still got a minor lag in between hard redline shifts.
08-06-2013, 06:39 PM
#130
I did this mod about two years ago, and shifting from 1st to 2nd is remarkably better. No more jerky 1st to 2nd shifts.
I rate this mod with the comptech short shift kit. Just for the fun of driving. Don't get me wrong my CAI, rv6 v3 j-pipe, custom j-pipe back Magnaflow resonator and Magnaflow mufflers and tein coilovers are all good too.
I rate this mod with the comptech short shift kit. Just for the fun of driving. Don't get me wrong my CAI, rv6 v3 j-pipe, custom j-pipe back Magnaflow resonator and Magnaflow mufflers and tein coilovers are all good too.
08-06-2013, 08:51 PM
#131
Hmm.. nice read.. fortunately i actually like the way the TL shifts Lol... Maybe ill have to try someone elses with this mod... Id rather leave good alone
08-06-2013, 09:18 PM
#132
It's pretty much universally accepted that AC Delco 4014 synchromesh friction modified is the best fluid for our car. I change mine every 30k miles, and I haven't had any 3rd gear issues, but I also double clutch on downshifts and match revs on downshifts.
08-06-2013, 10:03 PM
#133
Intermediate
I did this mod about 5 months back and loving it. Still have my old slave cylinder that I kept just in case but I don't plan on switching it back. Might mod it and sell it for half a tank of petrol if anybody is interested. 
08-06-2013, 11:19 PM
#135
Can you explain to me how doing routine maintenance will find find problems? Would you you prefer
When I removed my slave cylinder check it was like night and and day. No more jerky shifts to 2nd gear. I'd rate it right up with AC Delco 10-4014 Synchromesh Friction Modified trans fliud.
This is is the fourth time I've changed it in 85k miles
Last edited by crbnfbr; 08-06-2013 at 11:27 PM.
08-06-2013, 11:48 PM
#137
Let name just a handful of potential problems ie: tie rods, cv joints, ball joints, brakes(rotors and and pad), bushing, motormounts.
I personally like your bury your hand in the sand until all the problems just magically disappear.
I gotta say brilliant analysis.
Last edited by crbnfbr; 08-06-2013 at 11:51 PM.
08-07-2013, 11:01 AM
#139
10th Gear
Just got my 05 TL and still learning about it, anyone want to point me in the right direction about where the Check Valve is? Not really diggin how the clutch feels so this sounds like something I want to do this weekend before I head back down to school.
08-07-2013, 12:52 PM
#140
Are you referring to me?
Can you explain to me how doing routine maintenance will find find problems? Would you you prefer
When I removed my slave cylinder check it was like night and and day. No more jerky shifts to 2nd gear. I'd rate it right up with AC Delco 10-4014 Synchromesh Friction Modified trans fliud.
This is is the fourth time I've changed it in 85k miles
Can you explain to me how doing routine maintenance will find find problems? Would you you prefer
When I removed my slave cylinder check it was like night and and day. No more jerky shifts to 2nd gear. I'd rate it right up with AC Delco 10-4014 Synchromesh Friction Modified trans fliud.
This is is the fourth time I've changed it in 85k miles
Excuse me, but unless we look for problems. How will we know what to fix?
Let name just a handful of potential problems ie: tie rods, cv joints, ball joints, brakes(rotors and and pad), bushing, motormounts.
I personally like your bury your hand in the sand until all the problems just magically disappear.
I gotta say brilliant analysis.
Let name just a handful of potential problems ie: tie rods, cv joints, ball joints, brakes(rotors and and pad), bushing, motormounts.
I personally like your bury your hand in the sand until all the problems just magically disappear.
I gotta say brilliant analysis.
Ever consider decaf?
08-07-2013, 01:41 PM
#141
Race Director
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LOL @ how our old posts are so noobish
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08-07-2013, 01:48 PM
#143
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^I know. Appalled is certainly the word to use.
Hell even now I'll go back and read what I wrote yesterday and be like...
Hell even now I'll go back and read what I wrote yesterday and be like...
Last edited by maharajamd; 08-07-2013 at 01:50 PM.
08-07-2013, 10:41 PM
#145
Just out of curiosity what trans fluid are you running?
It's pretty much universally accepted that AC Delco 4014 synchromesh friction modified is the best fluid for our car. I change mine every 30k miles, and I haven't had any 3rd gear issues, but I also double clutch on downshifts and match revs on downshifts.
It's pretty much universally accepted that AC Delco 4014 synchromesh friction modified is the best fluid for our car. I change mine every 30k miles, and I haven't had any 3rd gear issues, but I also double clutch on downshifts and match revs on downshifts.
08-07-2013, 10:45 PM
#146
Ill tell u what really sucks though.... That lack of low en tq lol... I need more recklessness lol
04-04-2015, 10:48 PM
#150
Intermediate
Bringing this up from the dead.
Does anyone have clear pictures of where the slave cylinder is located? I checked multiple pages on multiple threads and couldn't find a clear picture. A DIY walkthrough with pics would be great. I found some that have a DIY on removing the tube in the slave cylinder but not the actual process of removing the slave cylinder from the car.
Thanks!
Does anyone have clear pictures of where the slave cylinder is located? I checked multiple pages on multiple threads and couldn't find a clear picture. A DIY walkthrough with pics would be great. I found some that have a DIY on removing the tube in the slave cylinder but not the actual process of removing the slave cylinder from the car.
Thanks!
04-05-2015, 08:22 AM
#151
So from what i have read from threads on this is that if i dont beat on my car i dont need this mod, but i have also read that this can help with smoother shifting all around. I rarely drive my car hard, so should not waste my time or will i still notice the difference with normal driving? Thanks.
04-05-2015, 01:05 PM
#152
Bringing this up from the dead.
Does anyone have clear pictures of where the slave cylinder is located? I checked multiple pages on multiple threads and couldn't find a clear picture. A DIY walkthrough with pics would be great. I found some that have a DIY on removing the tube in the slave cylinder but not the actual process of removing the slave cylinder from the car.
Thanks!
Does anyone have clear pictures of where the slave cylinder is located? I checked multiple pages on multiple threads and couldn't find a clear picture. A DIY walkthrough with pics would be great. I found some that have a DIY on removing the tube in the slave cylinder but not the actual process of removing the slave cylinder from the car.
Thanks!
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04-05-2015, 06:16 PM
#153
Intermediate
ahh, thanks. This helps a lot. Can anyone tell me how many bolts I need to take off to get it out? Also, the hardline, once I take it off, will it start leaking brake fluid?
Thanks,
04-05-2015, 09:49 PM
#154
Anyways two bolts and yes the brake fluid is going leak out. You can suck out what is in the reservoir first
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04-06-2015, 10:09 AM
#156
Yeah i don't do any racecar driving with my TL. I baby it a lot, but i do find the shifting really odd. I thought it was me, but seems like everyone else does too. I drive my 5 speed chevy prizm smoother than the TL
04-06-2015, 04:06 PM
#158
2006 NBP TL MT6/ 02TL-S
For you doubters....
before I got my 06 6mt in late February, it had been 13 years since I had a manual shift vehicle.
I could not get the hang of driving the TL smoothly, seemed like I have to give it too much throttle to not stall it on starts, and on full power launch, it slipped the clutch & I smelled the dreaded burning clutch smell. I thought it needed a new clutch or I had lost my shift mojo for good....
Then I read on here about the Slave Cylinder release check valve & the GM syncomesh fluid.
Changed over the fluid and removed the check valve and threw it as far as I could.
Man what a difference!!! You can actually get some feel out of it now instead of just mush. I can shift right again!! I just don't see how you can go wrong doing this mod.
THANK YOU AGAIN ACURZINE!!!
before I got my 06 6mt in late February, it had been 13 years since I had a manual shift vehicle.
I could not get the hang of driving the TL smoothly, seemed like I have to give it too much throttle to not stall it on starts, and on full power launch, it slipped the clutch & I smelled the dreaded burning clutch smell. I thought it needed a new clutch or I had lost my shift mojo for good....
Then I read on here about the Slave Cylinder release check valve & the GM syncomesh fluid.
Changed over the fluid and removed the check valve and threw it as far as I could.
Man what a difference!!! You can actually get some feel out of it now instead of just mush. I can shift right again!! I just don't see how you can go wrong doing this mod.
THANK YOU AGAIN ACURZINE!!!
04-07-2015, 02:18 PM
#160
For you doubters....
before I got my 06 6mt in late February, it had been 13 years since I had a manual shift vehicle.
I could not get the hang of driving the TL smoothly, seemed like I have to give it too much throttle to not stall it on starts, and on full power launch, it slipped the clutch & I smelled the dreaded burning clutch smell. I thought it needed a new clutch or I had lost my shift mojo for good....
Then I read on here about the Slave Cylinder release check valve & the GM syncomesh fluid.
Changed over the fluid and removed the check valve and threw it as far as I could.
Man what a difference!!! You can actually get some feel out of it now instead of just mush. I can shift right again!! I just don't see how you can go wrong doing this mod.
THANK YOU AGAIN ACURZINE!!!
before I got my 06 6mt in late February, it had been 13 years since I had a manual shift vehicle.
I could not get the hang of driving the TL smoothly, seemed like I have to give it too much throttle to not stall it on starts, and on full power launch, it slipped the clutch & I smelled the dreaded burning clutch smell. I thought it needed a new clutch or I had lost my shift mojo for good....
Then I read on here about the Slave Cylinder release check valve & the GM syncomesh fluid.
Changed over the fluid and removed the check valve and threw it as far as I could.
Man what a difference!!! You can actually get some feel out of it now instead of just mush. I can shift right again!! I just don't see how you can go wrong doing this mod.
THANK YOU AGAIN ACURZINE!!!