2002 TL-S review and video
01-06-2001, 02:14 PM
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2002 TL-S review and video
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2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S
What is it?
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S
What's special about it?
A 260-horsepower V6 and a sport-tuned suspension give the normally sedate TL a legitimate air of performance. The ultra high-tech engine utilizes a dual-stage induction system, low restriction exhaust, increased compression ratio, and high performance camshafts to produce the extra ponies.
The suspension gets firmer springs, increased damping rates, and a larger rear sway bar along with 17-inch wheels and tires for maximum grip. Exterior enhancements include a more aggressive grille, reshaped headlights, and revised badging. Fog lights are now standard in addition to clear taillight lenses in the rear.
Inside, Type-S models get leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and the all-important "Type-S" leather shift knob just in case you forgot what you dropped all those extra Benjamins for at the dealer.
Why should you care?
Acura's decision to finally inject a little personality into its yawn-inducing sedans is a major step toward providing an alternative to German sport sedan dominance.
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2000 TL, Nav
Nighthawk Black Pearl w/ Ebony
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S
What is it?
2002 Acura TL 3.2 Type-S
What's special about it?
A 260-horsepower V6 and a sport-tuned suspension give the normally sedate TL a legitimate air of performance. The ultra high-tech engine utilizes a dual-stage induction system, low restriction exhaust, increased compression ratio, and high performance camshafts to produce the extra ponies.
The suspension gets firmer springs, increased damping rates, and a larger rear sway bar along with 17-inch wheels and tires for maximum grip. Exterior enhancements include a more aggressive grille, reshaped headlights, and revised badging. Fog lights are now standard in addition to clear taillight lenses in the rear.
Inside, Type-S models get leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and the all-important "Type-S" leather shift knob just in case you forgot what you dropped all those extra Benjamins for at the dealer.
Why should you care?
Acura's decision to finally inject a little personality into its yawn-inducing sedans is a major step toward providing an alternative to German sport sedan dominance.
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2000 TL, Nav
Nighthawk Black Pearl w/ Ebony
01-06-2001, 02:25 PM
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The suspension upgrades will still never make it handle even close to as good as cars owned by people in this forum with the comptech springs, swaybars, and some good ultra high performance tires.
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01-06-2001, 03:22 PM
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Damn, they get Inspire tailamps too? That sucks.
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1999 Silver with factory body kit, spoiler and burlwood instrument cluster and shift knob. Joshua Tree Wood dash kit. Hella air horns. Tint all around. Razo competition pedals. MOMO Sport 18"X7.5" with 225/40ZR Pirelli P7000SS. Weapon-R intake. Comptech springs, exhaust and headers. Inspire Tailights, homemade ram-air and Polarg M-12 front turn signals. Comptech front and rear sway bar. Axxis Metal Master front and rear pads.
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Front 35% tinted windows. Running boards. Roof rack. Tailgate deflector. Moonroof visor. Rear mud guards. Razo premium white headlight bulbs. Matriz ion yellow fog light bulbs(courtesy of Snook). More to come later......
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1999 Silver with factory body kit, spoiler and burlwood instrument cluster and shift knob. Joshua Tree Wood dash kit. Hella air horns. Tint all around. Razo competition pedals. MOMO Sport 18"X7.5" with 225/40ZR Pirelli P7000SS. Weapon-R intake. Comptech springs, exhaust and headers. Inspire Tailights, homemade ram-air and Polarg M-12 front turn signals. Comptech front and rear sway bar. Axxis Metal Master front and rear pads.
My AcuraTL Homepage
NEW: '01 Acura MDX Silver Premium
Front 35% tinted windows. Running boards. Roof rack. Tailgate deflector. Moonroof visor. Rear mud guards. Razo premium white headlight bulbs. Matriz ion yellow fog light bulbs(courtesy of Snook). More to come later......
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01-06-2001, 03:28 PM
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Originally posted by Rice1304:
The suspension upgrades will still never make it handle even close to as good as cars owned by people in this forum with the comptech springs, swaybars, and some good ultra high performance tires.
<FONT COLOR="#800080" SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Arial">[This message has been edited by Rice1304 on January 06, 2001 @ ]</font>
The suspension upgrades will still never make it handle even close to as good as cars owned by people in this forum with the comptech springs, swaybars, and some good ultra high performance tires.
<FONT COLOR="#800080" SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Arial">[This message has been edited by Rice1304 on January 06, 2001 @ ]</font>
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2000 TL Taffeta White
Factory Body Kit and Spoiler
18' DAZZ MATIZ
Tenzo 700X Fogs
Custom Mesh Grille
Custom Mesh Bumper Center
Comptech Headers
Comptech Springs
Comptech Sway Bars
AEM CAI
Greddy CatBack Exhaust
Inspire Tails
Inspire Steering Wheel
Burlwood Knob
Apexi V-AFC
01-06-2001, 03:30 PM
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Originally posted by AcuraTL:
Damn, they get Inspire tailamps too? That sucks.
Damn, they get Inspire tailamps too? That sucks.
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2000 TL Taffeta White
Factory Body Kit and Spoiler
18' DAZZ MATIZ
Tenzo 700X Fogs
Custom Mesh Grille
Custom Mesh Bumper Center
Comptech Headers
Comptech Springs
Comptech Sway Bars
AEM CAI
Greddy CatBack Exhaust
Inspire Tails
Inspire Steering Wheel
Burlwood Knob
Apexi V-AFC
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