cgmc

I just bought a used 2002 tl type-s with 80,000 miles and was wondering what modifications i should start with. the car is in perfectly good but stock condition.

cgmc

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cgmc

it looks like this

TRIUMPHT

iTrader: (1)

really depends on where you are tryna go with it ..also budget ..if you want a more sporty car or if you want a more luxury feel ..what r your plans ?

Flipster23

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Search....

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that u should Drop, wheels, try to find a lip kit, exhaust,

there is 202394384832 threads check them out see what you like and go for it

03tLsNBP

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start with coiloversssss

cgmc

thanks guys. i didnt know so many people would respond.

i dont want to make it into some supercharged monster or anything. i have about $1000 saved which i can use to start modding it with. when i opened the hood it was freaking dirty and some plastic tubes were broken (i dont know too much about cars, i think its the covering for the battery wire?) so i went to the acura dealership and i was suprised cuz she took really good care of it (timing belt replaced, fixed the transmission when it was recalled in 2005, replaced the back brakes, always changed the oil on time). i think i will start with coilovers but i have no idea how to install them. how much do u think it'll cost to get them installed by a mechanic?

Toms02TL

tints(taillights also just the red), catback exhaust, headers, cold air intake, and some blue hids and a oem lip kit and it will look awsome

Flipster23

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blue HID no the higher the Kelvin the worst it is.. Blue is like 8k-12k possibly more.. some brands make 8k thats actually more of a white color

I say stick to 4300k, 5000k or even bump up to 6000k.

and its Tint people not tints.. LOL I like to hassle people on that just for fun dont take any offense to it

AnthonyTL-S

aem cold air intake. will make u smile everytime u floor it.

jonboyy

I also just bought a 2002 TL, not a type s though. I wana drop it, get wheels and get the oem body kit. What would be a good price for the kit? and it works with a regular TL right?

xtremex626

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im glad the previous took care of the car. you'd kill yourself to have my car lolol. anyways.. starting with a drop is the most important imo. the stock height is just too embarrassing to drive around with. definitely get coils.. spring/shock combo just costs too much and with that you can get a set of function and form type 1's which are height adjustable. that will run about 400-600~.. just check the black market constantly or other sites like 6thgenaccord or veesixperformance.. cause 98-02 accord suspensions will fit on our cars too. or you can simply do a search online to see where they sell the coils for the lowest price.

after the drop, you may consider changing out the lights/foglights. led map/dome/license plate/vanity lights/step light/trunk light.. etc.

visors?

debadge?

i'd do exterior modifications first since performance modifications don't really make a huge difference with our cars.. unless you have the full intake,headers,catback exhaust,hi flow cat, underdrive pulley, crank pulley.. etc.

01tl4tl

the trans recall was to install an external oil jet kit in the filler hole on top of trans
Ck if thats present, or if there are blue painted bolt heads on the trans
the recall only installed that part and has nothing to do with the real trans failure issue

warranty replaced many of the trans complete unit
blue bolt heads are warranty units!

first mod? underbody cross brace bar--makes it a different car!
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ck his tech section for ideas and education
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InspireUA5

does anyone here have this brace bar installed?
Is this a night and day difference?

rbeague

cgmc if you sell the rims i want them lol

bmpotter8

Do you get a discount with that coupon code? If so, how much? Just wondering, I'm kinda new to Azine. Thanks

kidduce

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Are you more concerned about looks?

cgmc

around how much is a underbody cross brace bar?

cgmc

but why would u pay buy stock rims? its so ugly

cgmc

if u lower the car dont you have to realign everything and redo ur corning stuff?