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Old 01-02-2005, 08:06 PM
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New Acura owner, what first?

Just bought '02 tl type-s, whats the first thing i should do to it?

also whats the best air intake out there?
Old 01-03-2005, 08:03 AM
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Welcome!

First thing u should do (if not already) is register your car at this site, it'll also help u out in the future:
https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=acura

Second, u can do a search for the best air intake for ur car, it's usually either between the AEM V2, Comptech Icebox or Injen. Good luck.
Old 01-03-2005, 08:10 AM
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^^ AEM does not make a V2 CAI for the TL-S, the V2 that they offer, atleast for now, is for the TL-P, since the TL-S has a 3 inch throtle body. i Suggest AEM if you want sound, looks and 13 more hourses, and Comptech for stock look, 14 more hourses and no sound.
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body kit! unless you already have it... then the rest I/H/E. 4 things everyone should have!


oh yhea, tints. make that 5 things...
Old 01-03-2005, 12:01 PM
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im thinking youre probably going a little low on cash right now since you just bought the car. same thing with me. do free mods! remove the resonator, if you decide not to get an intake for now, clear out and/or black out your headlamp housing. sicne i have a 99tl i removed the aluminum look paint off the shifter and got it all chromed, but 02 doesnt have that.

if you do have money, go for the AEM's, they sound nice. you could go for OBX or megan headers (cheap, gets the job done, and you dont have to go for those expensive comptechs that are 1000+ dollars). rims would also be nice, if you dont like the stock ones on the TL-S. oyeah, i heard you can get magnaflow exhausts for a pretty nice price.

right now im trying to find a good deal on lip spoilers and rear window spoiler.
Old 01-03-2005, 01:39 PM
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Rims.......go with 18's
Lowering kit.......I wouldn't go more than 2"
Kit......OEM or Wings West
..........use your imagination
Old 01-03-2005, 03:19 PM
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AEM Cold Air Intake.....It makes the TL-S sound like a MONSTER in VTEC
Old 01-03-2005, 03:26 PM
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tint, 35% all around
Old 01-03-2005, 04:38 PM
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If you dont want an exhaust, get some 3A racing exhaust tips. I only paid $35 shipped for mine and it makes a big difference.
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Originally Posted by 98tlracer
If you dont want an exhaust, get some 3A racing exhaust tips. I only paid $35 shipped for mine and it makes a big difference.
Where did you get them?
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Email waterman1946 on ebay. Say mtam177 with the acura tl sent you.
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thanks, 98tlracer.

I saw it on ebay, it was a exhaust tip for SUV & Truck? or the same tip will fit TL as well? thanks alot!
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Intake and sways...

I'm a bit partial to Injen and Comptech...
Welcome aboard!
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Email him and ask for 3.5 x 9 inch tips part # is 62-2354.
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Wash and wax it. Become one with the paint
Old 01-04-2005, 08:36 PM
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lower it........Tein Coilovers Suspension(Basic or SS)
windows......Tints
Light............Change the Fog Lights
This three mods you HAVE to do it....hahahah

forth....Rims/tires....go for 18"
Old 01-04-2005, 09:01 PM
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LOWER FIRST!!! b4 nething...many options

H&R Sports (1.75" front/1.5" rear) <-- popular
Eibach Prokit (2.1" front/1.7" rear)
Tein SS Coilovers (if u have the money)
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