Just picked up an 08 RL

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Old 01-30-2015 | 07:52 AM
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Just picked up an 08 RL

Hey everyone. Just picked up an 08 RL yesterday. Been looking at different vehicles for a couple months and decided on the RL.

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Couple pics from the dealer. Fully loaded, by searching here I can't see any features it's missing. Couple small issues that will be fixed soon. Headlights need polishing (or just swap for JDM) and some other things. Already have a mod list going so I'll probably start a build thread once stuff starts coming in. Already have 40+ threads saved so I'll be spending my time looking through them before asking unneeded questions.


Here's a few pics of my last rides.

07 bagged Yukon
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06 TBSS
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04 Escalade


05 bagged Silverado


03 G35
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And a bunch more. I'm a Administrator and Moderator on a bunch of GM SUV forums. Traded my Yukon for the Acura. As you can see I definitely like to mod vehicles and this one will be no different. Hope to learn a lot here!





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Old 01-30-2015 | 08:23 AM
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Congrats on the RL! Just FYI on the options part... The only option you are missing is the Active Cruise Control (ACC) and the collision mitigation braking system (CMBS). The cars with those are much harder to find. But no matter, the RL is still very loaded! Have fun with your mods!
Old 01-30-2015 | 08:27 AM
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and welcome to the forum!
Old 01-30-2015 | 09:15 AM
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Welcome! Nice rides!
Old 01-30-2015 | 09:35 AM
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Thanks everyone! Already swapped out the tag lights, trunk lights and a couple interior lights with LEDs I had laying around. Just ordered the rest from SuperBrightLeds. I'll soon be ordering a few more upgrades as well.




Originally Posted by Megatron
Congrats on the RL! Just FYI on the options part... The only option you are missing is the Active Cruise Control (ACC) and the collision mitigation braking system (CMBS). The cars with those are much harder to find. But no matter, the RL is still very loaded! Have fun with your mods!
Sweet. Thanks for the info. I was going to check on those 2 things today. I was reading the manual about the ACC and didn't see my grille having it.
Old 01-30-2015 | 10:44 AM
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congrats man on the new RL I have the same out side color Nite Hawk Black pearl , simply stands out. Enjoy it man these babies will go forever ..
Old 01-30-2015 | 10:58 AM
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Congrats on the purchase and welcome to AZ, can't never go wrong with a 2g RL.
Old 01-30-2015 | 11:05 AM
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Congrats

The 2G RL is a solid choice. I should be breaking 198k this weekend. The car has never let me down
Old 02-02-2015 | 11:59 AM
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Wow, you change cars every year!
Old 02-02-2015 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by schen72
Wow, you change cars every year!
This is vehicle #18 for me and I've been driving 18 years
Old 02-02-2015 | 03:27 PM
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How many miles on the clock.
Old 02-02-2015 | 04:05 PM
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Old 02-02-2015 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 06rl/nbp
how many miles on the clock.
90,000
Old 02-02-2015 | 06:40 PM
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Today I received all my interior, trunk and tag LEDs, Nokya yellow foglight bulbs, and leather center console replacement pads.

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I have the H&R springs, Weathertech floor mats, the OEM wood grain steering wheel, and the TL wood grain shifter on their way as well.


I think I've made up my mind for rims... Looking for a set of Vossen CVT's.

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Old 02-02-2015 | 06:52 PM
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Congrats.

Your previous cars looked nice! Interested to see what you do with this car.
Old 02-03-2015 | 03:37 PM
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Man loose those bunk ass bulbs and buy some DDM HID's and don't forget the relay harness to go with them... subscribed for pics...
Old 02-03-2015 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by User Error
Man loose those bunk ass bulbs and buy some DDM HID's and don't forget the relay harness to go with them... subscribed for pics...
Until you take me for a ride in the truck, your opinion is invalid



Looks like my springs, steering wheel and shifter will be here by the weekend so I'll start a build thread
Old 02-03-2015 | 05:53 PM
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Just received an email that my NavTool will ship "in one week" lol
Old 02-03-2015 | 05:57 PM
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Welcome. Can't wait to see what you do to your RL.
Old 02-21-2015 | 08:40 AM
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Can't wait to see the finish product as I also own a black 08 RL.
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