Which mod was a waste of your time and money?
05-11-2001, 04:53 PM
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Which mod was a waste of your time and money?
Ok, so far my mods have been well worth it. I had a CAI before in another car and I really did not think it was worth the effort. Does anyone else have a similar experience with their mod so we can stay clear of it?
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05-11-2001, 04:58 PM
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I feel that most of my mods were worth the money. Sure I have some rice mods ie. seatbelt pads, emblems, etc. but those were chump change. My major mods I feel were well worth it(especially the drop and the bodykit) and they definately changed the whole attitude of the car. It's no longer a grocery hauler. It's now a clean mean street eating machine. lol
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-Magnaflow axle-back exhaust
-Ground Control coilovers
-BLITZ coolant pressure riser
-BOSCH platinum+4 plugs
-Factory underbody kit and Wing
-Mesh grill
-Body color door handles
-Lighting:Polarg M12 sidemarkers/Opti-Blue Xenon HighBeams/Eurolite 168 Xenonbulbs/Minimax Xenon domelight/Hiper Strobes
-20%/35% Llumar Platinum tint
-Räzo Shifter and Alloy pedals
-2 Rockford 10" XLC subs pushed by Boss Audio CLR60 amp
-Escort Passport 7500
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Y2K Satin Silver/Ebony 3.2TL
-AEM Short Ram intake
-Magnaflow axle-back exhaust
-Ground Control coilovers
-BLITZ coolant pressure riser
-BOSCH platinum+4 plugs
-Factory underbody kit and Wing
-Mesh grill
-Body color door handles
-Lighting:Polarg M12 sidemarkers/Opti-Blue Xenon HighBeams/Eurolite 168 Xenonbulbs/Minimax Xenon domelight/Hiper Strobes
-20%/35% Llumar Platinum tint
-Räzo Shifter and Alloy pedals
-2 Rockford 10" XLC subs pushed by Boss Audio CLR60 amp
-Escort Passport 7500
05-11-2001, 06:50 PM
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I don't know, but I am having second doubts about the headers that I just installed. I thought I would notice a bigger difference. Maybe I am just trippin or expect too much. As for the other mods, I am pleased. I really think on a car like the TL, the looks are more important than performance.
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2000 Satin Silver TL
* AEM SRI (blue)
* Denso Iridium Plugs
* Comptech Headers
* Comptech Springs
* Factory Bodykit
* Type S rims
* Inspire Tails
* Burlwood knob
* Tint
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2000 Satin Silver TL
* AEM SRI (blue)
* Denso Iridium Plugs
* Comptech Headers
* Comptech Springs
* Factory Bodykit
* Type S rims
* Inspire Tails
* Burlwood knob
* Tint
05-11-2001, 06:55 PM
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I don't regret anthing though I have noticed the BMW's and the Porsche Turbo's that have smoked rear signals which blink yellow. I think it looks slightly better than clear white.
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05-11-2001, 07:03 PM
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The POS SE-520B dome light really sucks, but that was only $20. Could've done without the Solris high beams, although they are very bright and its nice when some idiot pisses you off or won't get out of your way. 
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Not installed yet: Crossdrilled rotors, Axxis Metal Master brake pads, Denso iridium spark plugs.
Arriving someday: Comptech headers.
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Not installed yet: Crossdrilled rotors, Axxis Metal Master brake pads, Denso iridium spark plugs.
Arriving someday: Comptech headers.
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05-11-2001, 08:55 PM
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Originally posted by DragonTL:
I don't know, but I am having second doubts about the headers that I just installed. I thought I would notice a bigger difference. Maybe I am just trippin or expect too much. As for the other mods, I am pleased. I really think on a car like the TL, the looks are more important than performance.
I don't know, but I am having second doubts about the headers that I just installed. I thought I would notice a bigger difference. Maybe I am just trippin or expect too much. As for the other mods, I am pleased. I really think on a car like the TL, the looks are more important than performance.
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05-11-2001, 08:57 PM
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Why is it that the type-S guys gain more from the same headers than regular TL's do???
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Y2K Satin Silver/Ebony 3.2TL
-AEM Short Ram intake
-Magnaflow axle-back exhaust
-Ground Control coilovers
-BLITZ coolant pressure riser
-BOSCH platinum+4 plugs
-Factory underbody kit and Wing
-Mesh grill
-Body color door handles
-Lighting:Polarg M12 sidemarkers/Opti-Blue Xenon HighBeams/Eurolite 168 Xenonbulbs/Minimax Xenon domelight/Hiper Strobes
-20%/35% Llumar Platinum tint
-Räzo Shifter and Alloy pedals
-2 Rockford 10" XLC subs pushed by Boss Audio CLR60 amp
-Escort Passport 7500
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Y2K Satin Silver/Ebony 3.2TL
-AEM Short Ram intake
-Magnaflow axle-back exhaust
-Ground Control coilovers
-BLITZ coolant pressure riser
-BOSCH platinum+4 plugs
-Factory underbody kit and Wing
-Mesh grill
-Body color door handles
-Lighting:Polarg M12 sidemarkers/Opti-Blue Xenon HighBeams/Eurolite 168 Xenonbulbs/Minimax Xenon domelight/Hiper Strobes
-20%/35% Llumar Platinum tint
-Räzo Shifter and Alloy pedals
-2 Rockford 10" XLC subs pushed by Boss Audio CLR60 amp
-Escort Passport 7500
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05-11-2001, 10:32 PM
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Having a larger throttle valve might have
something to do with it. Hey it's a Type-S! If I had one I would hope it would be better tuned than the regular 3.2!
Originally posted by [VTEC]TL:
Why is it that the type-S guys gain more from the same headers than regular TL's do???
Why is it that the type-S guys gain more from the same headers than regular TL's do???
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05-12-2001, 01:50 AM
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Although I don't have pulleys on this car, knowing what I know about them, I would have to respectively disagree with rice. Are you speaking from first-hand experience rice?
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05-12-2001, 01:54 AM
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I'm installing mine tomorrow....will see how they perform. I'll post later
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Originally posted by TLinBama:
Although I don't have pulleys on this car, knowing what I know about them, I would have to respectively disagree with rice. Are you speaking from first-hand experience rice?
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Although I don't have pulleys on this car, knowing what I know about them, I would have to respectively disagree with rice. Are you speaking from first-hand experience rice?
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05-12-2001, 06:47 AM
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Originally posted by BlackTL2K:
Ok, so far my mods have been well worth it. I had a CAI before in another car and I really did not think it was worth the effort. Does anyone else have a similar experience with their mod so we can stay clear of it?
Ok, so far my mods have been well worth it. I had a CAI before in another car and I really did not think it was worth the effort. Does anyone else have a similar experience with their mod so we can stay clear of it?
05-12-2001, 07:56 AM
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I bought an indiglo Acura badge & never installed it. I felt maybe I was getting a little too ricey. I've seen it in silver CL-S and it looks sweet, something about the red & the silver go together. I look at my TL in laguna as touring luxury car and just don't think it would look right...
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05-12-2001, 01:30 PM
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Originally posted by DragonTL:
I don't know, but I am having second doubts about the headers that I just installed. I thought I would notice a bigger difference. Maybe I am just trippin or expect too much. As for the other mods, I am pleased. I really think on a car like the TL, the looks are more important than performance.
I don't know, but I am having second doubts about the headers that I just installed. I thought I would notice a bigger difference. Maybe I am just trippin or expect too much. As for the other mods, I am pleased. I really think on a car like the TL, the looks are more important than performance.
I agree with whoever said that the best upgrades are to the exterior. The 2002 tails seem pretty expensive but they sure are a nice improvement. Maybe that might be my next mod if I can get myself to pay $300+ for tail lights.
05-13-2001, 06:34 PM
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Carbon fiber License plate frame... I replaced that with my Acura-TL.com frame...
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05-14-2001, 12:03 AM
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Originally posted by Inspire32V:
Hey it's a Type-S! If I had one I would hope it would be better tuned than the regular 3.2!
Hey it's a Type-S! If I had one I would hope it would be better tuned than the regular 3.2!
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02-14-2007, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackTL2K
I was thinking about my headers until someone told me that without replacing the stock muffler and catalytic converter; the headers really would not show much improvement.
I agree with whoever said that the best upgrades are to the exterior. The 2002 tails seem pretty expensive but they sure are a nice improvement. Maybe that might be my next mod if I can get myself to pay $300+ for tail lights.
I agree with whoever said that the best upgrades are to the exterior. The 2002 tails seem pretty expensive but they sure are a nice improvement. Maybe that might be my next mod if I can get myself to pay $300+ for tail lights.
02-14-2007, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by speedbawlinTL
WHAT?!?! I bought mine for only $200 + some shipping and trust me, those look SO hot... and wtf is this deal with pulleys? they're definitely not worthless
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