For some reason I can't start a new thread but hoping this will be enough to get an answer.

Have any of you hard wired a Garmin or such navigation system into the RL? How did you do it? I'm assuming I can wire it into the CD changer (losing the ability to play CD's). I'd like to pick up a Garmin mostly for the Bluetooth and MP3 ability but having the GPS can't hurt either.

The 780 just dropped to $165 and is yelling at me to buy it.

Any input?

 

After all this time of searching... I FINALLY scored me a suspension set up.
Front
- Koni Reds (2nd gen legend)
- Stock Springs
- Stock Tophats
- Front Forks (2nd gen legend)

Rear
- Koni Reds (2nd gen legend)
- H&R Lowering Springs (2nd gen legend) (1.5" drop)
- Stock Tophats

 

question for you, why just rear springs?


when you installing it?

 

I'm not too sure why it's just springs. I bought it used off a Floridian who had it on his RL. I liked the way his car sat and hit him up just as he got a new custom coilover kit.

I'm going to wait until I get some new tires for the 09 Accord Coupe V6 wheels I bought, then I'll put it on all at once.
That should hold me over until I can save up some money to get the wheels I really want.

 

What part of FLorida? Member here, got any pics of the car they were on?

 

I'm not too sure if he is a member or not, but here's his car....

 

oh ok. I know that car. I think he said he was going coilovers to go lower.

 

Hot....

 

has anybody compared the suspension to another? For example, if TSX coilovers work, does that mean their various aftermarket suspension arms/joints would work too?

 

Not neccesarily.

Most HOnda suspensions have some sort of similarities. Dimensions are usually a problem. Thats not to say something like say adjustable UCA's from another car wont work though. Unfortunately theres alot of trial and error.


What are you looking for?

 

Well I installed a single din headunit in the RL with an impedance adapter from PacAudio. Screws lined up perfectly for me.

Of course there is a nice classy-looking gap in between the trim and the faceplate, but it sounds great. iPod + MP3 CD capability combined with bluetooth and satellite radio!

I've made a few inquiries with various Japanese companies who claim to have kits that will fix this.

 

if ur ever in Orlando let me know, we might be able to take care of that.

didn't someone adapt a LS dash kit on the RL?

 

Not sure if that LS kit was for a navi or non-navi model.

I'm just going to by some ABS plastic sheets and get aquainted with a dremel

Bought a Kenwood Excelon X994 (<---- Link), its in the mail and i'll have pictures once thats all done

 

Cleaned my wheels yesterday at my buddy's dealership -he had some serious wheel acid cleaner. Basically went from gunmetal rims to normal. I couldn't believe how dirty and stained they were, took about 1.5hrs just for wheels. Might get out there today and wax it.
before


after

 

'02 really had the best OEM wheels on the RL

 

I def agree.

Well I got out there, clayed the entire car, buffed it and waxed it. Finally the weather's been nice. Spent a total of 4-5 hours in the last 2 days but I think it's well worth it







I've been meaning to spend some time to clean it for months. I'm glad it's finally done. Now I need to do the interior and need to get some touch up paint.


Here it is with the Garmin. I ended up getting a vent mount, less visible to thieves. I will be taking everything apart soon again and will have the wires come out of the vent.

 

Be careful with those center vents, they're delicate. Make sure you have some modeling glue handy in case of emergency.

 

Thanks Ken. I already broke them when I was putting AUX in. I'll be going back in to fix it.

 

Silver3.5, this you?
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/1803081469.html

 

I don't think my car ever had it's a/c filter replaced.... does anyone have a write on or link on how to do it?

 

nope...not me. but those are the same ones i got and was trying to sell them a long time ago. still have them. any interest, let me know.

 

Ha, I figured it was you because I remember you trying to unload them before.

Let me know if you sell the CL-S wheels

 

i have an extra set of CL-S wheels w/ tires sitting around collecting dust. they come with tires but are pretty worn out. the wheels have scratches and curb rashes but spin straight. let me know if you're interested; i would like to get rid of them for cheap......

 

If anyone comes across some cheap door panels (any shape/color) let me know. I have an idea.

 

How bad are the scratches and curb rash?

How much?

 

you wanna split this set up? i'll take the seats and you can have the door panels....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...%3AMEWAX%3AVRI

 

Contact me at seamusnh@gmail.com. I may have what you want...

 

You might want to download the service manual here:
http://pdftown.com/Honda-Acura-35RL-Manual.html

 

silver3.5

It would probably come out to much with shipping. Im looking for ones to chop up basicly.


seamus email sent.

 

i found a 98 jdm tv/navigation screen. i was wondering if anyone would happen to kno if i can swap out my stock radio and it can transfer into my 96 rl.

 

pics/links/more info please

 

o sorry. here is the page where i found the jdm tv/navi stock unit for the rl.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

 

its not plug n play. its alot of work, plus you'll need the nav unit itself, cables all over, hvac, radio.


converting a non nav to nav is a very hard thing to do.

 

ah.. very true thank you. the thought of having a jdm tv/nav screen is nice. but its prob easier to just get a aftermarket double din screen.... too bad that screen was looking nice

 

hmm also was owndering how a jdm cluster would fit on the rl..

yo, silver. ho wmuch are you trying to get rid of those rims for? just wondering.

 

PM me...somehow i can't PM you.

 

Oh it can b because I just started. N I don't have the min fifteen days in yet

 

AWESOME!!
thank you.

 

I have a random question. I've never owned a car that has A/C econ mode, what exactly is it made to do? I feel it changing as I'm driving.

 

It turns on the A/C system as needed in theory improving gas mileage.