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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2000TL, Nighthawk Black Pearl, Comptech springs Comptech sway bars, 35% tint, rear spoiler, Kicker Amp/SUB, mudguards, optional Factory Chrome Multi Spoke 16" Wheels

 

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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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

 

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

 

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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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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I'm with you the whole way. I'm hoping the new plugs and resetting the ECU will create some noticable gains. I very well could have been expecting too much too. For the price and minimal gains, if I had the chance, I would've just saved the money.

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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

 

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!



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pulleys are worthless.

 

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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John

2000 TL WDP Nav

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I'm installing mine tomorrow....will see how they perform. I'll post later



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Respectively disagree? I'm tired! I think you all know I meant respectfully.

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John

2000 TL WDP Nav

 

Love Those wheels!!!

 

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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2000 TL - Laguna Green, Navi, Rear Spoiler. PIAA Hyperwhite HB's. 17" CL-S wheels with Bridgestone RE 730 - 225/45/17's. Soon to have Comptech Suspension, Sways & Axle back Exhaust.

 

All 10K worth of work on my Legend, nuff said.

 

I don't know about u but I think those mud guards were worht your $ Best mod anyone can get

 

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.

 

The wood shift knob

 

carbonfiber licence plate frame

 

Carbon fiber License plate frame... I replaced that with my Acura-TL.com frame...
Ed

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'99 TL Satin Silver/Ebony, Non/Nav, Comptech Springs and Sways, CL Type S wheels wrapped with 225/45/17 Dunlop SP9000's, Comptech Air Filter Element, Inspire Tails, AEM Brake Pads all around, Comptech Axle Back Exhaust, Gutter Guard Grille, "Guy Smiley" doll on the dash as my Co-driver...

Pics of my TL
Pics of my Miata! Wadya think?

 

I beg to differ.......
Ed

 

a car that is more tuned from the factory usually is harder to get more power out of.

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Matt
2000 Civic Si
So Cal

 

What are you smokin'?

 

The valve caps!!!

 

Greddy Exhausts. I dont' think I gained much power, but gained a hell of a lot of noise. And I think they cost like over $800 installed. Pure waste IMO.

 

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

 

mugen old cap

 

An almost 6 year old thread. Don't hold your breath waiting for a reply.