Hello all,

Just registered here after getting out of the import tuner stage of my life (still got it in me a little), and got a hand-me-down '98 3.2tl. The car was my moms and last month she got an '04 TL aspec, so i got the gen. 1. I leave the comfort of knowing everything about my little eg6 (93 honda civic) coupe to stepping up in class and technology(for that point in time). Im here to learn everything there is to know about my car and maybe add a few mods along the way... but always keep it classy. In the month that ive owned the car i have only gotten the windows tinted @ 20%, but i am also currently in an auction for some factory acura RL wheels (2005 model). Some minor here and theres may come along later, but im using this car as a kindof break from the constant urge to pour money into a little civic, that got robbed and almost stolen 3 times. If anyone has any ideas for my car, please offer them, as i have not seen too many around that arent stock. Also i am considering looking into getting new headlight assembly, and possibly smoked lower front turn signals......tell me what you think of these, along the concept of "clean" and "classy"...throw in a link if you can. Thanks guys.

-Jonathan

 

welcome to forums. glad your keeping it classy.

theres plenty for mods,but not much aftermarkets.

you can DIY Chrome shift
DIY Foglights when parking lights are on,
ah..get inspire tail lights,
folding mirrors,
leds in the gauges
black headlights
clear bumper lights
type-s wheels make sure they at least 42 to 55 offset other wise they stick out

do some searching..there many mods that been done.

 

Welcome!

I highly recommend the DIY Chrome Shiftplate

 

welcome to the boards... will those RL wheels fit our TLs???

 

The new RL wheels won't fit.

All TL, TSX, CL, and 3.5RL use 114.3 x 5 bolt pattern.

New RL, Ridgeline, use 120 x 5 bolt pattern.

 

Good info!

 

Really....what are your sources? I found 2 separate acura wheel fitment guide and they both said 5X114.3......and not that its saying much but the title of the ebay account was "Acura TL RL CL wheels".....please yall let me know the bid ends in 18 hours and if they do fit i really want em...thanks

 

They're not going to fit.

I can't find the sources because Acura's website is a nightmare to navigate (flash interface). Just trust me on this one. The new RL and Ridgeline uses 120 x 5.

The OLD 3.5RL (1996-2004) used 114.3 x 5 bolt size. If you're getting new RL wheels they won't fit. If you're getting old 3.5RL wheels no problem.

Remember that the RL was completely redesigned for 2005. The old one used to be called the 3.5RL. They dropped the numerals.

Even with the redesign, any TL/3.2TL wheel will fit bolt wise. However, the A-Spec TL wheel will not fit because it is too wide (18 x 8.5).

 

post up link so we can check for you.

 

Ok....just seached around some more and found the same info you told me...kinda disappointed b/c i thought they would look pretty sweet on there, and the bid was a steal at 255 for an undamaged set plus 100 for s/h.

Next question is does anyone have a set of '04+ TL wheels in good condition for sale? Or could you throw some names of some aftermarket wheels that are classy and clean? The stock swirlies work on an integra/civic but just arent cuttin it on the sedan..lol jk

 

You should go into the 3rd gen forums to look for the newer wheels.

Or post a WTB in the blackmarket.

 

The 04+ TSX wheels fit our cars a little better than the 04+ TL wheels due to the width (7.5" TSX vs. 8" TL).

 

So the new TL wheels rub in the back? Explain what you mean by fit better, do you have to modify to fit TL's on? Thanks

 

TSX wheels are 17" instead of 18" so there's plenty of clearance.

And they are narrower, like Petie said.

I suspect if you keep the car at stock height, it can take 04 TL wheels except it might rub on bumps.

 

Dude, the factory standard wheel for the '04+ (non Aspec) IS a 17" wheel...thats not the issue...i could put 19's on it without having to modify anything. the issue lies in the width of the wheel, which is 8", and which i couldnt imagine if it didnt clear

 

I thought you were talking about the A-Spec wheel.

That's why Petie mentioned the TSX. Its' A-Spec wheel is exactly the same design as the TL except it is 17 instead of 18.

Don't condescend to people. We're just trying to help you out.

 

Didn't mean to sound condescending at all (see how it sounds that way....i apologize). You guys are the TL specialists, and i just came on the scene, and if anything i admire you guys knowledge, and appreciate your willingness to share it with others. I got confused and already had issues with a different wheel fitment, (which thank goodness you guys helped me out because i was in an auction for them and stopped bidding) and i just got a little frustrated. I have never seen those wheels on a TSX. My mom has the Aspec TL so if i opted to i could steal her wheels and see if they fit....but i cant pict the aspec wheels looking good on a 1st gen.... have you guys seen it....like/dislike it? What i have in mind is 1st preference - 3rd gen standard TL wheel which correct me if im wrong is 17x8.... and then 2nd - 2nd gen TL type S wheels which all i think i know is 17's but figured theyd fit cuz ive seen em on alot of 1st gen. TL's.