TL needs upgrade in San Jose, CA
03-15-2003, 12:05 AM
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TL needs upgrade in San Jose, CA
Ok I got my new tranny. But when they gave me a loaner car the gave me a 2003 TL-S! Well, after driving it for a few days, I was a little bummed to give it back. The seats were so much nicer and it's stiffer suspention was so nice. I loved the extra pick up and handling. So, out of all those thing I think the only practicle thing I can do is put a handling kit on on mine to make it more TL-S like. Any ideas of where to go to do this is the SAN JOSE area? I would like my car to handle close to the tl-S? How much will this cost? I'm sure I will need new tires and rims to also help in this area. Anyway, I'm all ears...
-Jim
2001 TL w/Navi
-Jim
2001 TL w/Navi
03-15-2003, 12:23 AM
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Well basically we would start with suspension such as springs, sways, struts and so on. Tires and rims also help. And then you'll all be set. Look at spending about $500 for the suspension stuff and depending on the rims and tires you like, another $2000 and up. BTW...I'm in san jose.
03-15-2003, 08:29 AM
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I have an '00 TL and am now very pleased with sways, Koni's, springs (1" drop) headers and AEM cold air intake. I stuck with the good looking stock wheels but went with widerand lower tires and the car is a blast to drive. With some good brake pads and Stainless steel brake lines you will have improved power, cornering and stopping and better looks! Have fun....I've owned my car for 39 months and am still modding it!
03-16-2003, 10:51 PM
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Originally posted by macfarlj
Can you put Wider tires on the stock rims?
-Jim
Can you put Wider tires on the stock rims?
-Jim
03-17-2003, 11:38 AM
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You should invest in the Tien Coilovers. Don't go the cheap route you'll regret it later. (Especially if you are replacing springs AND shocks.) The Tiens should only run you about $900.
03-17-2003, 11:45 AM
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Originally posted by macfarlj
Can you put Wider tires on the stock rims?
And Peiginglong of San Jose, who did the mods for you?
-Jim
Can you put Wider tires on the stock rims?
And Peiginglong of San Jose, who did the mods for you?
-Jim
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03-17-2003, 01:41 PM
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Sounds like what I should do is start with the wider and lower performance tires, see how that improves the handling performance, then if need be, go for new springs and struts.
03-17-2003, 02:35 PM
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Originally posted by macfarlj
Sounds like what I should do is start with the wider and lower performance tires, see how that improves the handling performance, then if need be, go for new springs and struts.
Sounds like what I should do is start with the wider and lower performance tires, see how that improves the handling performance, then if need be, go for new springs and struts.
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