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Old 05-15-2016, 07:02 PM
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So things definitely took a different direction today lol. Spoke with the other half and she said she would like for me to buy another Mustang.. So.... At this time I'm working on a deal.
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Old 05-21-2016, 07:24 PM
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So car's been sitting for a couple weeks now, it was caked in dirt from a storm 2 weeks ago so I had to go wash it. Thankfully when I got my rental Acura did not have me sign a contract stating I could not drive my car, in fact they told me I was more than welcome to drive my car but to be aware of the danger I'm putting myself in. I took the chance and drove it down the block.

I miss that sweet exhaust note from the muffler delete I must say and since my fantastic air intake tube has ripped from when the motor mounts broke I get a beautiful sound from under the hood when the VTEC engages.

Anyway here she is, 162k miles now and still kicking. I'm surprised this thing is holding up from the amount of abuse I put it through.
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I gotta admit though I'd love to get the interior reupholstered. It's really bugging me. I'm waiting to take it to ASM (Sue AKA Dragon Lady from Fast N' Loud). I've spoke with her on a few occasions and she wants me to bring it in so she can give me an estimate, just being lazy about it lol.
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Old 05-21-2016, 07:24 PM
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Oh! My door lock sensor on the handle has decided to work again Unlock has always worked just not the lock.
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Old 05-21-2016, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JJones91
I took the chance and drove it down the block.
This made me


She's looking clean though & +1 for the RL being able to take a beating.
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Old 05-21-2016, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by teh CL
This made me


She's looking clean though & +1 for the RL being able to take a beating.
Hahaha yeahhhh I gave her hell down the block then realized I was having fun.... So I went down another block.. Then that block led me to the highway... You could probably guess what happened next. Took the next exit and came back home... XD

It is pretty clean for the most part I really want to fix the chrome trim on the driver front bumper and fix the arm rests but my girl says not to worry about it. Me and my OCD self I'm just sitting here itching to get it fixed... *sigh*
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Old 05-22-2016, 05:18 AM
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That's a good looking Acura!? How much did the alternator cost ?
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Old 05-22-2016, 12:37 PM
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Put an aspec kit on . RLs are known to last 300k+ with none to little issues
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Old 05-23-2016, 05:32 PM
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I'm surprised you're surprised it's "holding up" with only 162k miles.
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Old 05-23-2016, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by oo7spy
I'm surprised you're surprised it's "holding up" with only 162k miles.
Well I mean I give it some pretty brutal abuse on the daily. Let's just say I love hearing that exhaust and the VTEC crossover on our J-Series motors. I'm not Honda fanatic but it does sound pretty neat.
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I just bit the bullet and ordered new mounts. XLR8 mounts where $320 shipped, can't complain too much
Are they a direct fit?
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Old 05-26-2016, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SNACKMAN
Are they a direct fit?
Go to Rockauto for the front mount and NAPA for the side mount. Use the TL Type-S side mount.
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Old 06-01-2016, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by JJones91
Well I mean I give it some pretty brutal abuse on the daily. Let's just say I love hearing that exhaust and the VTEC crossover on our J-Series motors. I'm not Honda fanatic but it does sound pretty neat.
Honda builds the most reliable motors in the world. 99% of the time, the rest of the car will crap out before the engine. Even under abuse.
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Would not have guessed the car had 162k by looking at it
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Old 07-08-2016, 10:16 PM
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Took this baby home yesterday.

RL is no more.
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Congrats! RL is sold then?
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Originally Posted by projektvertx
Congrats! RL is sold then?
Yep!
Happy as could be too, this Mustang has only 90k miles mint inside and out. 100% unmolested completely stock. Perfect car for me to build on.
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That's great! Start a build thread, I'd love to follow the progress!
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Originally Posted by JJones91
Never taken any decent pics of my RL so here you guys go, 155k miles and still kicking hard.
Only thing I've had to replace recently was the alternator which was done at Lewisville Honda, and the headlight bulbs which are now Xenarc 4300k.
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01/16/2016 153,029 Vandergriff Acura
Brake master cylinder replaced/repaired
Rate Service:

02/06/2015 149,362 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Vehicle serviced

01/27/2015 Avis Lube #116
Maintenance inspection completed
Oil and filter changed
Safety inspection performed
Cooling system checked
Drive belts checked

10/02/2014 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Maintenance inspection completed
A/C system serviced
Tire condition and pressure checked

09/03/2014 144,733 Lithia Honda of Abilene
A/C system serviced
A/C refrigerant recharged
A/C system flushed

07/18/2014 143,822 Tom's Tire Pros - Clack
Vehicle serviced

06/05/2014 142,847 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Tire repaired

05/21/2014 142,405 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Maintenance inspection completed
Electrical system checked
Tire condition and pressure checked
Oil and filter changed

04/25/2014 141,784 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Electrical system checked
Wiper(s) replaced
Emissions or safety inspection performed

01/10/2014 136,051 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Maintenance inspection completed
Electrical system checked
Battery/charging system checked
Wiper(s) replaced
Four wheel alignment performed
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Oil and filter changed
Battery replaced

10/23/2013 132,262 Lithia Honda of Abilene
A/C system serviced

09/18/2013 130,560 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Maintenance inspection completed
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Brakes checked
Electrical system checked
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Oil and filter changed

02/22/2013 121,672 Lawrence Hall Chevrolet
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01/05/2013 121,296 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Maintenance inspection completed
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Oil and filter changed
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Emissions or safety inspection performed

10/22/2012 117,162 Lawrence Hall Chevrolet
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09/13/2012 116,602 Tom's Tire Pros - Oak
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08/02/2012 115,453 Lithia Honda of Abilene
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06/02/2012 113,770 Avis Lube #116
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03/28/2012 110,215 Lithia Honda of Abilene
Maintenance inspection completed
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01/19/2012 108,263 Lithia Honda of Abilene
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12/05/2011 106,129 Lithia Honda of Abilene
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12/01/2011 Texas
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05/17/2011 98,436 Avis Lube #116
Inspection completed
Maintenance inspection completed
Fluids checked
Oil and filter changed
Drive belts checked
Cooling system checked

12/29/2010 93,602 Pep Boys
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Vehicle serviced

11/05/2010 90,031 David McDavid Acura of Austin
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Differential checked
Transfer case serviced
Air filter replaced
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Oil and filter changed
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08/26/2009 74,937 Pohanka Acura
Tires rotated
Oil and filter changed

07/09/2009 72,431 Midas
Battery replaced

03/27/2009 67,671 Pohanka Acura
Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned
Brake fluid flushed/changed
Emissions or safety inspection performed

01/15/2009 63,767 Pohanka Acura
Washed/detailed
Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned

06/24/2008 54,358 Pohanka Acura
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Liftgate/tailgate support strut(s) replaced
Shoulder seatbelt buckle replaced
Left front seatbelt buckle replaced

04/14/2008 50,774 Pohanka Acura
Brake fluid flushed/changed
Emissions or safety inspection performed

02/29/2008 48,723 Pohanka Acura
Maintenance inspection completed

11/07/2007 42,761 Pohanka Acura
Recommended maintenance performed
Washed/detailed

05/29/2007 34,680 Pohanka Acura
Safety inspection performed
Emissions or safety inspection performed

12/11/2006 27,064 Pohanka Acura
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07/07/2006 Pohanka Acura
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Oil and filter changed
Emissions or safety inspection performed

02/15/2006 Pohanka Acura
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01/04/2006 Pohanka Acura
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10/11/2005 Pohanka Acura
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Washed/detailed

05/10/2005 Pohanka Acura
Vehicle serviced

03/23/2005 Pohanka Acura
Pre-delivery inspection completed
Wheel locks installed
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one day my 06 will be as gorgeous yours. Great job on the interior. Mine has a lil wear on it and the paint is another story lol
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Jjones has a better all leather car now!!!!
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Pretty sure he has an STS-V now, good things be happening!
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Dumped the Mustang already?!
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He doesn't keep his cars for long apparently lol
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Does he post in Car Talk?
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Does he post in Car Talk?
Yup yup, that's where I saw his STS-V thread
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Old 11-29-2016, 10:45 AM
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Well kudos to him for sticking around.
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