sup acurazine just thought i would introduce myself as this site seems to have alot of good info. i recently bought a 2003 type s a spec and had a question.
the car currently has about 264k km on it (roughly 165k miles) and i dont have much info on the work done to it so what kind of maintenance should i be doing?
thanks.

 

forgot to post a pic, this was just one i took to show it i know its not a very good picture. will try to take some better ones once i clean it

 

Spark plugs and timing belt, if they haven't been done already.

Sick looking car. Definitely post more pics.

 

not sure about the spark plugs but i know i still have quite a while left on the timing belt.
and thanks on saturday i plan on doing a full cleaning and take more pictures.

 

skeet skeet skeet....

NICCCCE PICK UP!!!

welcome to the boards, having an A spec just lessens the things to do


i didn't know the door handles come painted...

 

Welcome! Unless you know the timing belt has been done, you don't have plenty of time lol

 

i found a sticker under the hood that says when the timing belt was done.also here are some more pics i took yesterday.

 

quad tips???

needs moar rear shots

 

hard to get good pics right now alot of cars in the driveway but heres one that shows the exhaust better

 

You lucky Bastard! A-Specs + True Quad Tips Mufflers + Timing Belt job Done + AEM CAI???? DUDE YOUR MY HERO!!!!!

 

.... i think this is one of the best... PICK UPS EVER!!!!!!

 

Thanks, i think i did get a pretty good deal but ive already put in close to 3k of repairs
But i realise what a rare car this is and want to keep it in as nice of condition as possible.

 

3K? You mean a New transmission??

Anyway get Headers, Legend Calipers and Coil-overs and your pretty much Set...

 

Nope. it was the starter, 2 motor mounts, idle control motor, throttle body had to be cleaned and ball joints had to be replaced.
And thanks for the advice on mods ive been trying to figure out what to add. so far the only mod ive added since i got it was interior led lights.

 

all u need... is a drop to the floor

 

I would:
Headers - Better Power
Legend Calipers - Better Stopping Power
Coil-Overs - Better Stance, Handling
Anti-Roll Bars - Better Handling +
SunVisors Complete Set - Better Looks, Avoid Sunlight XD
HID Fog Lights - Better Visibility at Night
Fog Light Mod - Use when you Want them!

And Basically Remove the Crappy Sound System and Install a Godlike Sound System.

Its good you already have such an Awesome Model to Start With... I need Your Spoiler, Your Body Kit, Quad-Pipes... Damn....

 

I love that color. Jealous of that A-spec.

 

So far my plan is to get everything running well then save some cash and hopefully in feb start adding mods the first will definetly be a set of rims then maybe some of the stuff you suggested.

 

Try the Cheap-Stuff that makes the car Stand out!
The Fog Light mod is just -60 Bucks Away and it Will look awesome on the A-Spec with their OEM DRLs..

Other Cheap Mods:
1.- Legend Calipers around 110 Bucks = Killer Improve over the POS 1 Pot Caliper, It will save alot of Brake Pads (Wear) and Rotors from Warping Faster.

2.- Complete SMD Interior Courtesy Lights around 25 bucks shipped on Ebay for 2 x 12" SMD Light Strip and around 5 bucks for alot of Electronic thin wire from Radioshack...

Completed look like this:



With only 2 x 12" Strips! Just be Crafty and you can even do Trunk and Engine Bay with only those strips...

 

Part of the reason im waiting is because i cant even drive the car by myself yet im 16 but driving laws here are rediculous so im just saving more money and waiting until then

 

Wow. You're the luckiest kid I know.

 

Not luck its hard work that payed off :-P

 

where do you live?

imma jump you for your car

why'd you pick a tl

 

Picked the tl because it works well in every category luxury performance and has lots of space while it still looks nicer then most cars in my opinion.

 

Wow
dude my favorite color TL
AND an A-Spec!
AND your so young!
madd jelly over here congrats!
how much did you pick it up for though?

 

It was 6900 which with tax came to 8k.

 

You're 16 with a TL type s!? you're lucky I'm 19 with a TL Base lol

Nice car either way I love the color

 

thanks the color looks even better in person.
it seems the heater has stopped working the AC works fine but when u try to get the heat to work its just kind of room temperature, anyone know what could be causing the problem?

 

Hey Kurtis1234, check the motor's T-stat. If in doubt of condition, replace with the original Honda 2-stage style T-stat which is engineered specifically for our cars' motor. Make sure that the cooling system is at a 50/50 coolant mix and always "burp" the system of any trapped air. Have the system pressure checked.

Another thing to inspect is the heater valve cable, which is located under the hood .....near the center or the rear firewall. Sometimes the cable will get dry or sticky, and bind. Simply, spray a penetrating lube on the cable to help free it up.

 

Nice color.

 

Congrats on your new car. However, unless you're really comfortable with you're current repair shop, the price seems a little high for the repairs you listed.

 

my dad is one of those people who says the only place that can fix it is the dealership so i was pretty much forced to go there, but also im guessing the prices in canada are higher

 

Lovin those quads man. Never seen that before. Nice ride. Nothin like a fresh a spec, and ABP.

 

Thanks, ill try to get a video of the sound sometime

 

Even you tried to hide but 1 of the picture still show your license plate

 

Yep i realised that after and i cant edit my post i dont think it matters too much

 

WOW that thing is beautiful welcome and great pick up

 

wow! you are very lucky! I like the quads! Gonna have to look for screw on quad tips. Who knows where to get some?