Mugen.Justice

Greetings, everyone.

My name's Will, hailing from Southern California - but currently residing in upstate NY. I'm a long-time member over at SoCalPrelude.com (I'll give you three chances to guess what I drive, lol). Or used to drive....as I just finalized my purchase of a 2008 TL Type-S, a vehicle I've been wanting since its debut. But before I bring out the new girl, I thought I'd take this opportunity to say farewell to the old one.

In sunny SoCal...





...and one in not-so-sunny New York. It was after one of those crazy (well, crazy for a SoCal guy, anyway) snowstorms earlier this year.




My 1998 Honda Prelude has served me well for the past 8 years, from the end of high school through college and now to grad school. But she's growing old (getting onto her 15th year) and it was pretty much time for me to move up. So, without further ado, here's my TL-S (purchased from an A-Zine member, at that)!

Lurkin' from behind...















I already know a few members on here, and I look forward to learning from the rest of this community.

1black_seven

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Hi and welcome.

Acura604

Very nice. WDP TL-S is an amazing vehicle.

Steven Bell

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Welcome Will-congrats on your Type S. What member did you buy it from?


Be sure to join our Type S Social Group from the link below my signature.

dannyz

Very nice! I have owned four preludes, and loved every one. You'll definitely enjoy your Type S!

Some S tips: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/new-tl-s-owner-4-month-impressions-884488/

jgj925

That prelude is nice. congrats on the wdp

Bruce Banner

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Hello and welcome!

rossv1

You chose the right color.

truonghthe

welcome to the site, you can register your color here https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/tl-owners-please-chime-855960/ thnx.

Undying Dreams

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Congratulations! Welcome to Acurazine, I hope the Type-S lives up to your expectations since you've wanted it for so long!

CLtotheTL32

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Welcome and congrats Will!

Mugen.Justice

Thanks for all the warm welcomes!


Not sure if he was an active/regular member, but his username is markrsnthl. My compliments to him for keeping it in great condition.

Appreciate the tips. I've already begun bookmarking the maintenance threads for future reference.

Thanks! Yeah, the Prelude has treated me well all these years. It was my " attainable dream car" in high school. Eight years after the Prelude, I am fortunate to say that I've been able to own my next attainable dream car: the Type-S.

I'm 2-for-2! Perhaps the new NSX 10 years from now?

Haha, it's funny, because I really, really wanted a Type-S in Kinetic Blue. My second choice was NBP. I couldn't find any in my area that could even come close to matching what this WDP offers in terms of condition/price.

I thought I was going to be over white...but no. You're right. I'm really enjoying it. I suppose it's only appropriate - I'm going from a WDP Prelude to a WDP TL-S.

tlsslt

gorgeous. My favorite car and colorway

AccordFlex

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Nice find. You will love the Type-S.

Any plans for modifications or gonna keep it stock?

paperboy42190

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Nice! Where in SoCal were you from?

anx1300c

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He did. I used to think NBP was the best, but white is so much more versatile when it comes to wheel choices and blacked out grill combinations. Plus it's just 10x easier to keep it looking good.

jon2000

Congratulations and welcome! They're both great looking cars; the TL looks to be in amazing shape from the pics as well.

yn1scott

Welcome man and congrats on the Type S!!!

GeorgeK30

Type S looks really clean

Mugen.Justice

I rep the 714, haha. But like I've mentioned earlier, I've been in upstate NY for the last two years.

Honestly? I think the Type-S is perfection in stock form. I'm not going to touch it at all. I've had my modifying fun with the Prelude (and even then, I did not go beyond rims, exhaust, and interior LEDs).

Any sort of money I throw at it will be dedicated towards maintenance and upkeep. In fact, I am downright paranoid about potential issues in the future - and it's not just from what I've been reading on A-Zine haha. Fun fact: my Prelude used to be a 4-spd Sportshift A/T. I say "used to", because the A/T crapped out at around 90K miles - so I had a 5-spd transmission swap done.

In short, I have first-hand experience with Honda's SportShift autos and the issues that plague them. And once is enough for me. I know, I know, Honda/Acura has had a whole decade (1998 for the Prelude vs 2008 for my Type-S) to work out the bugs in their SportShift autos. But still. I cringe at the thought of my Type-S suffering the same problems (and I've only had it for a few days!). I've already begun reading up on tips to extend the 5AT's longevity. Any quick tips would be appreciated.

I really, really want this car to last me a long time.

Mugen.Justice

^So much for what I said about no mods in the above post.



I've already begun compiling a list. Sigh.

CLtotheTL32

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We can help you add things to that list if you would like

guitarplayer16

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Yes we can!

Welcome aboard buddy!

carz0159

Congrats on the car! Just take it easy and avoid stop and go, and the tranny will last longer.

I've heard doing 3x3's with some GM Tranny Fluid helps.

You should find out if 3rd and 4th gear pressure switches have been done, and if not, you can do them.

Acura_Dude

Welcome! WDP Type-S

dannyz

Do the periodic ATF 3x3, and change out the 3rd and 4th gear pressure switches, and the tranny will be fine. You'll love the car!

Mugen.Justice

Thanks for the tips. That's the general consensus, it seems, from the searching I've done on this forum. I have a feeling this might be a little tricky, as I live in in an apartment area where there's very little work space. Perhaps I should look into getting the flush and switches done at a shop. Or a....*gasp*...dealership.

I definitely try to keep the stop-and-go to a minimum, but that's primarily what my driving is: commuting to work/school and back on city streets. My TL-S just cracked 54K miles, but I do want to get on the maintenance early.

simran4h

yea do the oil at a shop and make sure they dont flush it just let it drain and refill .....i did the swtiches at home on the street(other car in driveway and didnt want to move it)

sockr1

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congrats on the new car and welcome from another SoCal native (San Diego) with a WDP Type S...hope the mod bug doesn't hit you too hard!

dontTL'em'nothing

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congrats on the new ride.

Hacura

Congrats bud...let the modding (and preventative maintenance) begin. I'd start with a complete change of fluids after a little reading around.

Exciting times but what are you gonna do with the Lude? That was my dream car back in the days but it never worked out. In some ways I still want one.

Mugen.Justice

Thanks! Yeah...changing out the three transmission switches and transmission fluid drain/fill are the next two things on my list.


You know, I was originally planning to sell the Prelude. However, my boss just took me to a BMW track day (my first track day, actually)...and now I have been addicted to track crack. I'm considering of relegating the Prelude to track duty. Plus, the idea of the Prelude being owned/driven by someone after me doesn't sit too well (if that's weird?). For the longest time I've said to myself that I'd drive Prelude into the ground.

It's funny you mention dream car. The Prelude was indeed my "obtainable dream car" in high school, and I've been lucky to be able to get my hands on one. Eight years after owning the Prelude, I am very fortunate to say that I've been able to acquire my next obtainable dream car, the TL-S.

NBP-UA6

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Upstate NY

Buck007

congrats very nice

sauceja

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Way to get the Type S.

Better throw that list away, otherwise you are gonna need more paper.

OTT3R

Welcome. That is a super clean TLS!

KYTLS3644

See you love white cars!!!! Congrats on purchase, Im looking to get one soon.

aIRpeACE

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nice upgrade

Mugen.Justice

Greetings! I'm zipping around in Albany.


Haha actually, I really wanted one in Kinetic Blue. That color is just teh sex (so is the name!). Had no luck finding one, and Nighthawk Black really grew on me. The TL-S just looks so sinister with the black + gunmetal rims/trim. I had my eye on a NBP for $22K with 61K miles, but it sold before I could schedule a test drive. Then I wanted a CBP, but it was the same store as the NBP.

All in all, I like white, but I thought I was getting a little tired of it (since my Prelude is also WDP). But I really could not pass on this TL-S when it was posted for sale at 53K miles. And you know what? I was wrong. I most certainly not tired of WDP.

Project 04TL

drop that shit

no 4x4 allowed

welcome to azine