3.2TLc

Hey man, ya definitely got your work cut out for yourself on this project. Two door coupes give a bit more forgiveness by their rear quarter design. Our sedan's rear door and skinny ass dog leg will interfere with a smooth transition, IMO. Also, the rear bumper will cut ya short on the flare's rear side.

Or....are ya just looking to do only the topmost part of the wheelwell's opening arch ? Looks like a lot of time and effort for an extra inch or two of clearance on the top.

fsttyms1

It will extend into the door, the door will aslo have a flare to meet up, and the rear bumper. The rear bumper will have to be modified and plastic welded so that it all flows.

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fsttyms1

Mileage, body has a little over 600k, new motor has about 2500 miles. Thing is an animal.

As for updated pics of the car, nothing is new yet, but once i start the body makeover ill post pics along the way.

3.2TLc

........ Yeah man, so you're not in unchartered territory afterall. That is definitely the right way to go, no doubt about it !!!

Yumcha

Wow, how did I miss this thread?!?

Nicks2001tl

That looks sharp! Haven`t seen a TL like that yet. Looking forward to seeing the final product.

fsttyms1

not completely but it will still be a lot of unknown, ill be cutting the rear quarter and front fender horizontally near where they meet the bumpers to pull them out further to get everything to flow more

fsttyms1

you seriously missed this thread???????

rockstar143

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I missed it too!

Karanx7

iTrader: (2)

God damn, the potential this car would have as RWD.

3.2TLc

The original RL's with all wheel drive were supposed to be Acura's top dog,
but....perhaps the upcoming TLX will come through with something decent ?

Just around the corner, anyday....week,month....next year, ah....maybe !!!

Nicks2001tl

Acura is dragging their feet with the TLX and the NSX.

3.2TLc

One can only hope that Honda is starting to realize that the other manufacturer's are very competitive...... along with the fact that their new RLS model could've been much better.


Oops, think we are somewhat offtrack with this thread.....sorry !!!

fsttyms1

one time i did find a TL SH-AWD with most of everything i needed in the salvage yard for pretty cheap. I thought about it.

dreem1er

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And you didn't do it...shame on you kris

nats007

I passed on a 2010 TL SH-AWD and I'm kicking myself in the ass now

That thing was sold the next day and I have not been able to find another one. I almost settled for a 2012 TSX SE 6MT, but my wife convinced me that we are settling

3.2TLc

~ Bet ya thought about it enough, to know just how difficult a project it would've been in reality, huh ?

But, it's the thought that counted !!!

fsttyms1

No, I dont think it would have been that hard. It was the question of spending the money with a kid on the way.

rockstar143

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Well if you were AWD, you could scrap the fender project and keep the 245 tires! Tell your wife you're SAVING money by doing it in the long run.

3.2TLc

Fsttyms1 has his plate full with balancing family vs: car !!!

Been there a few (many) years back, while ya don't want to intentionally deprive your family....there are times that the therapy of having a project in the garage is beneficial to guys. Trust me, at least the wife knows where you're at. Ha, hah !

More than likely, the AWD conversion will happen when the time is right !!!

fsttyms1

No, i would still want 275s. My car has always been setup to go around corners fast, not in a straight line fast.

fsttyms1

That is why my garage is heated and cooled with a refrigerator and a TV with surround sound and a stereo.


At this point probably not. I spent the money on a new motor instead of a new car payment to get me thru (hopefully) 2 more years and both kids out of daycare. I pay more for that than i do on either of my mortgages Then..............

dnd2984

iTrader: (6)

Great progress Kris! I still have my 2001 TL slowly restoring it back to its original state.

03 tls nc

iTrader: (6)

What clutch are you using?

fsttyms1

Me, Aasco light weight flywheel and OEM/LUK clutch pressure plate.

rockstar143

iTrader: (6)

When's the last time you went into the actual house? 2008?

That sounds like a dream...recently moved from a 1 car garage town house to 3 car garage home. I am very happy too.

3.2TLc

Yeah, garages make everybody happy.....even wifey !!!

Nicks2001tl

Have been doing the same with my car. Except for the brakes, rotors, front lip and air filter everything is original.


To do what other members do by super moding there cars is extraordinary.

fsttyms1

Every morning after the wife leaves for work I kid id kid.... Only thing im really missing is a hoist. Once the kids are out of day care i can start building my new house which will have enough garage space and height for a hoist.

Its amazing how nice garage space makes things much nicer and easier to work on.

fsttyms1

Wish i could get the audio recorded better.

nats007

Sounds badass!

dreem1er

iTrader: (2)

No updates? Just because its -300 degrees outside doesn't mean you can rest.

fsttyms1

lol, i have done a little but not much. With the holidays and the start of the new year for work ive been extremely busy. Dont worry it will be done by the mid to end of April when i usually put the summer tires. Progress and work pics will come soon.

fsttyms1

Stephen00TL

Looks like your off to a good start, are you going to extend it over to the fenders and any plans on upgrading to 02-03 tails

fsttyms1

Probably tomorrow

and

Possibly, I may do something else with the tails too

Yumcha

NSXNEXT

iTrader: (2)

Nice Kris.

Aman

In for custom tails. Trunk looks sweet.

3.2TLc

I wanna see a shot from the rear, straight on....please !
Lookin' good so far....I know you're going to wrap it around the rear of the quarter to make it all look naturally flowing. Sorta, like a factory style 10+ year belated update feature !

So, when are ya cutting the rear quarters for the flares ?
Been a long ole hard cold winter, I realize ya don't need to do that project until the spring thaw and putting on the wide ones !!!