Best cheapest upgrade for 2000 Acura TL? ($500 budget)
04-01-2017, 01:51 AM
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Best cheapest upgrade for 2000 Acura TL? ($500 budget)
My 164,000 mile 2000 Acura TL is all stock and in pretty good condition but I was wondering what is the best, simplest, cheapest upgrade for my 2000 Acura TL? When I mean cheap, I'm talking $500 max for parts + installation. I was thinking an anti-sway bar might be a worthy upgrade. Thoughts? Thanks in advance!
04-01-2017, 03:26 PM
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DC Sports if you can get them but they are in the top end of your budget... You can get by with cheaper options but beware of eBay Chinese super cheap ones as they will crack easily
04-07-2017, 01:24 AM
#7
More details would be nice. What type upgrades are you looking for? Cosmetic? Performance?
Personally, I would thrown that $500 to maintenance. If you're looking for an HP gain, a tune-up could help bring back some HP.
New brake pads to help you stop. The list goes on..
But for modifications, theres tons of stuff you can do, depending on your style/preference. You can be cheap and Plastidip everything ( can look good if done correctly). Painting stuff doesn't cost that much either, wheels, calipers, trim pieces, etc.
For performance, you're a bit limited with $500. But you can still do some nice upgrades still. Look into a J-pipe upgrade. best money you'll spend for HP gain and adds a bit of sound
Personally, I would thrown that $500 to maintenance. If you're looking for an HP gain, a tune-up could help bring back some HP.
New brake pads to help you stop. The list goes on..
But for modifications, theres tons of stuff you can do, depending on your style/preference. You can be cheap and Plastidip everything ( can look good if done correctly). Painting stuff doesn't cost that much either, wheels, calipers, trim pieces, etc.
For performance, you're a bit limited with $500. But you can still do some nice upgrades still. Look into a J-pipe upgrade. best money you'll spend for HP gain and adds a bit of sound
Last edited by theCoffeeFiend; 04-07-2017 at 01:28 AM.
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04-10-2017, 10:45 AM
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A XLR8 pulley set would help you pickup a couple horse power, but won't offer gains like the headers. You can see them here: PUL-040602012 - XLR8 Aluminum Pulleys - Excelerate's Honda & Acura Store - Japanese Performance Specialist
Tires and coilovers are always a good way to help with handling. Feel free to send me a PM if you have any questions or would like a quote.
Happy modding!