StReCh4130's '05 RL Build Thread
03-09-2014, 05:36 PM
#1
StReCh4130's '05 RL Build Thread
I've been on this site for almost a year now, considering I've been collecting parts since last year and I've started installing, figured its about time to post what I have and my plans.
Last May (2013) I picked up a 2005 Acura RL. At the time it wasn't my first choice but a friend recommended looking at them and I got a good deal.
Here's a pic of my last build, a 2003 Honda Accord 5spd:
-17x9 Algernon Intelesse on the car (off the car are the winter wheels Work CR Kai's 18x8)
-OEM Fog Lights
-OEM front lip
-Tein Flex coilovers
-H&R Front Sway Bar
-Megan rear Camber kit
-Front Camber kit
-EBC Cross Drilled/Slotted rotors
Here's my current RL:
Currently for the RL I have purchased the following:
-OEM Window Visors (installed)
-UAS Bagsetup (used, replaced both rear bags)
-Accuair Management (System Complete from Bag Riders)
-SSR MS1 19x9.75/10.75 (yes their staggered, I am looking into changing that)
-JDM Headlights
-JDM "Legend" Door sills
It sucks because not long after completely deciding to go air I found out of an opportunity to pick up some Harmonic coilovers. I will probably end up getting them for the winter.
More things coming, wont post until I purchase.
I will also be posting progress as parts are installed. Decided to start this now because the car is going in to get the air installed by the end of this week.
Last May (2013) I picked up a 2005 Acura RL. At the time it wasn't my first choice but a friend recommended looking at them and I got a good deal.
Here's a pic of my last build, a 2003 Honda Accord 5spd:
-17x9 Algernon Intelesse on the car (off the car are the winter wheels Work CR Kai's 18x8)
-OEM Fog Lights
-OEM front lip
-Tein Flex coilovers
-H&R Front Sway Bar
-Megan rear Camber kit
-Front Camber kit
-EBC Cross Drilled/Slotted rotors
Here's my current RL:
Currently for the RL I have purchased the following:
-OEM Window Visors (installed)
-UAS Bagsetup (used, replaced both rear bags)
-Accuair Management (System Complete from Bag Riders)
-SSR MS1 19x9.75/10.75 (yes their staggered, I am looking into changing that)
-JDM Headlights
-JDM "Legend" Door sills
It sucks because not long after completely deciding to go air I found out of an opportunity to pick up some Harmonic coilovers. I will probably end up getting them for the winter.
More things coming, wont post until I purchase.
I will also be posting progress as parts are installed. Decided to start this now because the car is going in to get the air installed by the end of this week.
03-09-2014, 06:07 PM
#2
Burning Brakes
It is going to look good! Are the headlights being installed with the suspension? I have a JDM set myself I will install soon.
Paying for the install and depreciation then changing it in less than a year 
03-09-2014, 06:59 PM
#3
As for the suspension, I really wanted coil-overs when I got the car, but after learning the Teins wouldn't give me the low I want, I decided on air. I daily my RL, the bags will do well for the summer, but I'm concerned on the affects of the NY cold. It's something I'm considering. For now I'm just thinking out loud, lol.
03-09-2014, 11:30 PM
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Senior Moderator
We've had some serious modders come out of the wood works as of late.
03-10-2014, 04:35 AM
#7
hehehe....
StReCh4130...What are you using for front/rear camber adjustment if you don't mind me asking? We can go pretty low once bagged, but the natural camber so far hasn't been enough to maximize potential when aired out. I was going to approach a few shops in the Bay Area (a few professional drift garages that fabricate lots of parts), but I'd love to hear what options you've pursued as well! Feel free to PM me if you want, I'm in the works of bagging my car too and at the moment have the Harmonic coilovers on my car.
StReCh4130...What are you using for front/rear camber adjustment if you don't mind me asking? We can go pretty low once bagged, but the natural camber so far hasn't been enough to maximize potential when aired out. I was going to approach a few shops in the Bay Area (a few professional drift garages that fabricate lots of parts), but I'd love to hear what options you've pursued as well! Feel free to PM me if you want, I'm in the works of bagging my car too and at the moment have the Harmonic coilovers on my car.
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03-10-2014, 09:01 AM
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hehehe....
StReCh4130...What are you using for front/rear camber adjustment if you don't mind me asking? We can go pretty low once bagged, but the natural camber so far hasn't been enough to maximize potential when aired out. I was going to approach a few shops in the Bay Area (a few professional drift garages that fabricate lots of parts), but I'd love to hear what options you've pursued as well! Feel free to PM me if you want, I'm in the works of bagging my car too and at the moment have the Harmonic coilovers on my car.
StReCh4130...What are you using for front/rear camber adjustment if you don't mind me asking? We can go pretty low once bagged, but the natural camber so far hasn't been enough to maximize potential when aired out. I was going to approach a few shops in the Bay Area (a few professional drift garages that fabricate lots of parts), but I'd love to hear what options you've pursued as well! Feel free to PM me if you want, I'm in the works of bagging my car too and at the moment have the Harmonic coilovers on my car.
Its funny, I've been meaning to start this thread and after seeing your thread I stopped procrastinating. I havent figured out yet how I'm going to camber the wheels. I'm really hoping I can avoid it, and that the natural camber will suffice. I was going to ask you about a camber kit and I'm really looking forward to your build. If natural camber doesnt work, expect a PM or message somewhere on here from me.
03-10-2014, 01:53 PM
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Yeah, I know. It's been affordable for a while, and we have seen some interest here and there. However, it seems the really serious guys were here before I got here, and this forum was boring as shit for three years. 
03-10-2014, 02:16 PM
#12
Burning Brakes
My price range was about $25k on the high end. The nicest awd luxury sedan I could find for my taste was a 2011 Infiniti M37x with 70,000+ miles. I decided I would rather drive a tastefully modded 2nd gen RL.
03-10-2014, 02:31 PM
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Yeah, I paid $26k in Dec 2010 for a 27k mi 2007. I put a whopping $400 into mine. 
$300 of that was the wheel and knob.
$300 of that was the wheel and knob.
03-10-2014, 05:11 PM
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03-10-2014, 09:42 PM
#17
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When you say "brown in the wheel", do you mean the "wood"? It is very common to not match because the wheel is fake and the dash is real. Once you put it on, though, you will never take it off (unless you total the car ). The wheel is the best mod there is.
). The wheel is the best mod there is.
03-10-2014, 10:51 PM
#19
Senior Moderator
The knob should match. It is real wood and the same type as the dash. Even my MDX knob was a perfect match.
03-25-2014, 09:41 PM
#21
Well he car is bagged now. I will post pics soon. I test fit the wheels and I'm so excited not to need spacers for the front. I'm now sourcing tires and lugs.
I had no idea lugs for these cars where so darn difficult to find. Anyone want to give advice on where I can find decent 14x1.5 lugs? (links please)
03-26-2014, 01:16 PM
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03-26-2014, 11:22 PM
#23
The knob is real wood like the dash. The wheel is plastic. That's why.
http://www.oemacuraparts.com/acura/r...eel-sato-rashi
http://www.oemacuraparts.com/acura/r...eel-sato-rashi
03-26-2014, 11:38 PM
#24
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03-30-2014, 09:38 PM
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Drifting
Gangster.
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03-31-2014, 09:45 AM
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Man, this is awsome...
Could you elaborate and ur bag system. All the parts, combinations and the install procedure. Did u had to modify anything on the car like Ambiguious RL, and how much did hte setup cost you ?
Could you elaborate and ur bag system. All the parts, combinations and the install procedure. Did u had to modify anything on the car like Ambiguious RL, and how much did hte setup cost you ?
03-31-2014, 10:21 AM
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The setup was sold to me by RL Chi-Town a member on here, I feel like I was scammed for $1650. For starters, both front and rear bags were scratched up, he only mentioned the back because I pointed it on in a photo. Turns out the compressors didnt work, and the front passenger strut setup is leaking. I contacted him and got no response. He's funny, he was all cool and social when the money was being sent, now its like the dudes fingers are broken and he cant text. I would warn anyone about buying from this guy. I was told by another member that he was trying to push the bag system on themas well. The guy has even blocked me on Facebook and Instagram. If he wasnt wrong why ignore me?
Anyway... So I replaced the two rear bags, used an Accuair management system, picked up a new compressor in the mean time (until I buy a second one), and I am in the process of figuring out if to fix the bad strut or replace it at $400+.
This dude really did a number, I wouldnt be on here mentioning it if I wasnt being ignored. My mistaking for thinking I was dealing with adults on the RL forums.
Thanks RL Chi-Town
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03-31-2014, 10:22 AM
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03-31-2014, 10:27 AM
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That sux... I know how it feels, been scammed too. I was sold A-spec springs as H&R springs inside a H&R box. I already had a-specs on my car, so I swapped the springs and the car didnt dropped a bit. Money lost into thin air...
03-31-2014, 10:28 AM
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The setup was sold to me by RL Chi-Town a member on here, I feel like I was scammed for $1650. For starters, both front and rear bags were scratched up, he only mentioned the back because I pointed it on in a photo. Turns out the compressors didnt work, and the front passenger strut setup is leaking. I contacted him and got no response. He's funny, he was all cool and social when the money was being sent, now its like the dudes fingers are broken and he cant text. I would warn anyone about buying from this guy. I was told by another member that he was trying to push the bag system on themas well. The guy has even blocked me on Facebook and Instagram. If he wasnt wrong why ignore me?
Anyway... So I replaced the two rear bags, used an Accuair management system, picked up a new compressor in the mean time (until I buy a second one), and I am in the process of figuring out if to fix the bad strut or replace it at $400+.
This dude really did a number, I wouldnt be on here mentioning it if I wasnt being ignored. My mistaking for thinking I was dealing with adults on the RL forums.
Thanks RL Chi-Town
Anyway... So I replaced the two rear bags, used an Accuair management system, picked up a new compressor in the mean time (until I buy a second one), and I am in the process of figuring out if to fix the bad strut or replace it at $400+.
This dude really did a number, I wouldnt be on here mentioning it if I wasnt being ignored. My mistaking for thinking I was dealing with adults on the RL forums.
Thanks RL Chi-Town
My favorite impression came days after him taking about running stretched tires. I deleted the PM, but it was to the affect, "We were running back from the National AZine meet, and my RL was limited to 135. The TLs weren't. What can I do eliminate the governer?"
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