AcuraZine 3G TL Member Highlight #5 (260HP)
07-03-2007, 11:32 AM
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AcuraZine 3G TL Member Highlight #5 (260HP)
I have spoke with Leo many times. He has taught me so much about the suspension on our cars.
Hes has always led me in the right direction. Without his advice I would not have been able to do half the things to my car.
He has always helped out members when he could.
So in my opinion he deserves to be our fifth TL Member Highlight...
In Leos words
Car: 2005 Acura TL 6MT with Navi. Anthracite with Ebony interior.
Mod list:
Engine: Injen Cold Air Intake
Suspension:
Current:
H&R Sport springs on stock shocks, will be replaced with Koni SP3 shocks soon.
Comptech 22 mm rear sway bar
Previous:
Tein Basic
Eibach Prokit/Koni Sport shocks
Wheels:
Volk Racing GT-V in Matte Titanium Gunmetal with High Type Carbon Fiber look Center Caps
19" x 8.5" +35 offset, Pad A
Muteki Chrome Spline lug nuts
Tires:
Dunlop Direzza DZ101 245/35 R19, Hunter Road Force balanced.
Aesthetics and comfort:
A-Spec under spoiler
A-Spec deck lip spoiler replica
TL Type S taillights and rear sidemarkers (not pictured)
Keyhole delete
Solargard tint, 22% on the sides, 15% on the rear windshield
Clear bra by VentureTape, installed by Premier Mobile Group, based in the Bay Area
Layers upon layers of Meguiar's Deep Crystal Polish and NXT or Gold Class Wax
Sylvania Silverstar Fog Light Bulbs.
A must have: trunk tray!
The following pics were taken before the TL-S taillights and sidemarkers.
So lets give it up for Leo and his badass Anthracite. Damn I love his car.....
As Ive said before, do not ruin this thread. This thread is to highlight members and their TL's.
Remember this is about his TL, not yours, not your color, not your mods. Feel free to ask him anything.
Do not ask any questions about why or how we are doing this. PM me if you have questions.
I will PM you when I pick you and I will inform you what info I will need....
Congrats Leo. Great TL
Hes has always led me in the right direction. Without his advice I would not have been able to do half the things to my car.
He has always helped out members when he could.
So in my opinion he deserves to be our fifth TL Member Highlight...
In Leos words
I'm 33 and will be 34 next month. I got married last Dec to a very beautiful and caring woman. I'm very lucky she supports my automotive hobby.
I have been interested in cars even before I could read, my parents said. I have been having 5 Honda/Acura cars since 98. I have been installing suspension since 98 on numerous Hondas. I've been changing my TL's suspension 3 times and will be 4 times soon.
My other hobby is to keep my cars as clean, glossy, and defect-free as possible (aka being anal).
I use "260 HP" as my screen name because I was going to buy the 01 Acura CL Type S which is rated 260 HP. I never bought the car because the supply and demand condition was not favorable to me and ended up buying an Accord V6.
I have been interested in cars even before I could read, my parents said. I have been having 5 Honda/Acura cars since 98. I have been installing suspension since 98 on numerous Hondas. I've been changing my TL's suspension 3 times and will be 4 times soon.
My other hobby is to keep my cars as clean, glossy, and defect-free as possible (aka being anal).
I use "260 HP" as my screen name because I was going to buy the 01 Acura CL Type S which is rated 260 HP. I never bought the car because the supply and demand condition was not favorable to me and ended up buying an Accord V6.
Car: 2005 Acura TL 6MT with Navi. Anthracite with Ebony interior.
Mod list:
Engine: Injen Cold Air Intake
Suspension:
Current:
H&R Sport springs on stock shocks, will be replaced with Koni SP3 shocks soon.
Comptech 22 mm rear sway bar
Previous:
Tein Basic
Eibach Prokit/Koni Sport shocks
Wheels:
Volk Racing GT-V in Matte Titanium Gunmetal with High Type Carbon Fiber look Center Caps
19" x 8.5" +35 offset, Pad A
Muteki Chrome Spline lug nuts
Tires:
Dunlop Direzza DZ101 245/35 R19, Hunter Road Force balanced.
Aesthetics and comfort:
A-Spec under spoiler
A-Spec deck lip spoiler replica
TL Type S taillights and rear sidemarkers (not pictured)
Keyhole delete
Solargard tint, 22% on the sides, 15% on the rear windshield
Clear bra by VentureTape, installed by Premier Mobile Group, based in the Bay Area
Layers upon layers of Meguiar's Deep Crystal Polish and NXT or Gold Class Wax
Sylvania Silverstar Fog Light Bulbs.
A must have: trunk tray!
The following pics were taken before the TL-S taillights and sidemarkers.
So lets give it up for Leo and his badass Anthracite. Damn I love his car.....
As Ive said before, do not ruin this thread. This thread is to highlight members and their TL's.
Remember this is about his TL, not yours, not your color, not your mods. Feel free to ask him anything.
Do not ask any questions about why or how we are doing this. PM me if you have questions.
I will PM you when I pick you and I will inform you what info I will need....
Congrats Leo. Great TL
07-03-2007, 12:08 PM
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Thank you, folks! It's an honor to be a part of this great community! It's also a great honor to be highlighted although I feel there are a bunch of other Anthracites that have more and better mods.
I also have to mention that I didn't take the pictures myself. They are taken in San Diego by my buddy who is a VW enthusiast and also a part time photographer. I think he used Canon EOS 10D for this photoshoot.
I also have to mention that I didn't take the pictures myself. They are taken in San Diego by my buddy who is a VW enthusiast and also a part time photographer. I think he used Canon EOS 10D for this photoshoot.
07-03-2007, 12:08 PM
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Great car....beautiful color....nice drop....kick ass rims.....YOUR CAR ROCKS!!!!
Congrats man!
If you could post some pics with the light change.........would love to see how it looks on your car
Congrats man!
If you could post some pics with the light change.........would love to see how it looks on your car
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07-03-2007, 12:16 PM
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Fantastic ride right there. I love the pics and the cleanliness of the car. Absolutely sweet rim choice, too.
As stated earlier:
As stated earlier:
07-03-2007, 12:17 PM
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Congrats! That TL looks absolutely gorgeous - you should be proud.
07-03-2007, 02:52 PM
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leo- congrats!! i love that last picture. it belongs on a brochure.
07-03-2007, 03:21 PM
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Awesome ride, man!
Just three questions:
1.) How do you like the H&R Sport springs vs. the Eibach Prokit?
2.) How much of a drop are the H&R Sport springs?
3.) Did you need to adjust the camber?
Again, great ride!
Just three questions:
1.) How do you like the H&R Sport springs vs. the Eibach Prokit?
2.) How much of a drop are the H&R Sport springs?
3.) Did you need to adjust the camber?
Again, great ride!
07-03-2007, 05:13 PM
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Thank you, guys! 
Let me say it again that this is probably the most civil, most informative, and the friendliest forum I know. And I'm a member of dozens others.
Ryan, my car is nothing compared to yours.
I'm sure I'll love the Koni SP3 even more than I did my old Koni Sport.
Vanilla_Gorilla, unfortunately I can't compare Eibach Pro Kit and H&R Sport side by side as the former was paired with Koni Sport (firm and very controlled) while the latter is paired with stock shocks (much softer and comfortable but with almost no handling improvement). I feel that the Eibach will be a little softer than H&R though.
H&R lowers 1.4"/1.3" according to the site. But on my 6MT it looks more like 1.2"/1". That's why I want to lower the car a little more with the shocks.
Let me say it again that this is probably the most civil, most informative, and the friendliest forum I know. And I'm a member of dozens others.Ryan, my car is nothing compared to yours.
I'm sure I'll love the Koni SP3 even more than I did my old Koni Sport.Vanilla_Gorilla, unfortunately I can't compare Eibach Pro Kit and H&R Sport side by side as the former was paired with Koni Sport (firm and very controlled) while the latter is paired with stock shocks (much softer and comfortable but with almost no handling improvement). I feel that the Eibach will be a little softer than H&R though.
H&R lowers 1.4"/1.3" according to the site. But on my 6MT it looks more like 1.2"/1". That's why I want to lower the car a little more with the shocks.
07-04-2007, 10:23 PM
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I remember seeing your car for the first time when you posted the pics with the volk wheels. The side shot in front of the cement wall is phenomenal.
Congratulations Sir!
Congratulations Sir!
07-06-2007, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 260 HP
Thanks, Tommy. I think your GT-S is better looking than my GT-V though...
By the way, I saw you this past Tuesday morning on 91W near 55, too. Your car looks amazing!
By the way, I saw you this past Tuesday morning on 91W near 55, too. Your car looks amazing!
...i think you're car is the best looking Anthracite TL on here! our TLs should mate! but don't tell ACCURATEin because his nautie space shuttle wanted to mate with mine and white and white can't mingle. i'm always around the 91/55 right at 7am...i leave my house around 6:15ish...give me a honk next time! and i'll let you hear some Greddy EVO power
07-06-2007, 09:36 AM
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That is one beautiful car. 
That action picture is the best one of the bunch. It almost, ALMOST makes me with I still had my TL.
Congrats!
That action picture is the best one of the bunch. It almost, ALMOST makes me with I still had my TL.Congrats!
07-07-2007, 02:34 PM
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Thanks again for the kind words, guys.
neuronbob, I actually wouldn't mind owning an 06 RL with A-spec suspension. Wanna trade? j/k.
Tommy, I'll honk at you next time I see you. I usually drive my Accord to work, though, so you might think I'm a maniac in an Accord who just wants to piss you off.
Ya know, I'll honk and wave too.
The car mating scenario just sounds so wrong.... LOL
neuronbob, I actually wouldn't mind owning an 06 RL with A-spec suspension. Wanna trade? j/k.
Tommy, I'll honk at you next time I see you. I usually drive my Accord to work, though, so you might think I'm a maniac in an Accord who just wants to piss you off.
Ya know, I'll honk and wave too.The car mating scenario just sounds so wrong.... LOL
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