What would be considered "loaded" for the 01-03 TL-S?
10-04-2008, 09:55 PM
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What would be considered "loaded" for the 01-03 TL-S?
So I'm looking at TL-S's and was wondering what would be considered 'loaded'. I know that some come with Navi and the OEM lip kit. What else?
10-04-2008, 10:30 PM
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the tl's came equipped with everything standard except for the navi and the lip kit...then if you venture into a-spec land, you get a much better appearance package, body colored door handles and headlights, painted grille, blue and black interior inserts, brushed aluminum pieces to replace the simulated wood grain ones, and a fancy little spoiler with two little red lights in it and a different set of wheels. a-spec's are only available in canada though and they came with no navi option.
10-04-2008, 10:35 PM
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oh ya, theirs a tl-p and the tl-s as well...the tl-s has an upgraded suspension, some engine modifications... i forgot what exactly is different under the hood.. and the type s became available in 02.. you can do a search to find out everything you need to know.
10-04-2008, 10:37 PM
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Only real option was Navi. So basically they were all loaded.
10-04-2008, 11:12 PM
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Besides Navi, you have dealer options
-OEM lip kit
-Moonroof visor
-Trunk liner/net
-All season mats
-Rear spoiler
-Nose Mask
-Car cover
-Wheel locks
-Gold emblem kit
-Chrome rims
-Mud guards
-Tinted windows/remote start
-OEM lip kit
-Moonroof visor
-Trunk liner/net
-All season mats
-Rear spoiler
-Nose Mask
-Car cover
-Wheel locks
-Gold emblem kit
-Chrome rims
-Mud guards
-Tinted windows/remote start
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10-05-2008, 08:55 PM
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just get the type S with Navi and voila, a fully loaded Acura TL Type S....thank God we don't have "convenience packages" like other car companies...I mean, last time I checked our HID headlights work with or without navi systems...gimme a break
10-05-2008, 09:05 PM
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10-05-2008, 09:43 PM
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alleged 35HP more with type S, different intake manifold, likely higher insurance,
better seats, 17 inch rims, single cd or 6 pack are the only things I can recall as being vastly different
for an 01-03 When you buy replacement shocks it doesnt matter if type S, and the brakes are the same
When you read an ad that says fully loaded- they copied it right off the web with a list of the normal features like heated seats- autotint mirror, heated outside mirrors, outside temp guage
that came on both models
Tends to be someone not familiar with the car and how to describe it
remember the trans is the big issue
If you are looking for a good TL- click the Off Topic link at top of page, then scroll down and there is a highlighted thread- Member cars for sale
You can find a well loved car from a fellow ziner in there
Or post your request for what you want
better seats, 17 inch rims, single cd or 6 pack are the only things I can recall as being vastly different
for an 01-03 When you buy replacement shocks it doesnt matter if type S, and the brakes are the same
When you read an ad that says fully loaded- they copied it right off the web with a list of the normal features like heated seats- autotint mirror, heated outside mirrors, outside temp guage
that came on both models
Tends to be someone not familiar with the car and how to describe it
remember the trans is the big issue
If you are looking for a good TL- click the Off Topic link at top of page, then scroll down and there is a highlighted thread- Member cars for sale
You can find a well loved car from a fellow ziner in there
Or post your request for what you want
10-06-2008, 01:14 AM
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alleged 35HP more with type S, different intake manifold, the exhaust i think is different(cats) but maybe not i think i read that somewhere on the forum,its more fun
Driven a tl-p and there is a pretty good difference between the 2. If you read through some of the threads alot of the guys with TLps would rather have an S.
naturally when you add things like intake and headers the HP number gets larger. If i remember correct the tlp with intake and headers is just about even with an S maybe a few short but if you have an S and add intake and headers you can yield some decent numbers and add the P2R TB and IM spacers and some pullies and you should be doing pretty good.
Driven a tl-p and there is a pretty good difference between the 2. If you read through some of the threads alot of the guys with TLps would rather have an S.
naturally when you add things like intake and headers the HP number gets larger. If i remember correct the tlp with intake and headers is just about even with an S maybe a few short but if you have an S and add intake and headers you can yield some decent numbers and add the P2R TB and IM spacers and some pullies and you should be doing pretty good.
and yes, get the Tl-S. 
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