mishar

Hi everyone,

I wonder are there any Third Generation TL owners from Vancouver, Canada on this forum?

vancityTLS

Vancouver 07 TL Type S here.

audi_to_TL

iTrader: (2)

yes ...quite a few actually.

Wyman

Yep, 07 NBP TL-S here.

Pika817

NBP TL-S here as well. What's your ride, Mishar?

Pika817

BTW, Wyman, how's the NBP keeping up in this cruddy weather? I've been washing the car once a week, and the car is never looking clean for more than 2 days after. Vancouver and black cars do not mix!

red00tl

I drive a Gen 2, so I guess I don't count.

mishar

2005, Manual, Silver (no washing necessary)

Misha

Grump

How about one from Vancouver Island?
Mine is a 2006 TL Silver Automatic

houdaman

coquitlam

05TLBlack

Wow, i guess this is a good first post for me. Vancouver, NBP TL, hard to keep clean in this weasther for sure, haven't bothered washing it.

CedNBHTL

Vancouver is the shit!!!

Wyman

Hey Pika,
I've only got 1500 km on this baby and washed it about 10 times this winter. In fact just washed it today while the sun is out. Normally I run it thru the touchless wash in NVan (open 24hrs!).

Vancouver winters sure bite!

CedNBHTL

Man I miss Vancouver

manhattan01

Just washed my WDP today...not sure what for since it's going to rain all bloody week and weekend. But the Zaino coat still keeps it soft even after 2 months of winter weather. Ah gotta love Vancouver.

Pika817

Careful with the touchless washes. I did that for 2 months and regret it now as you can see that the paint is a bit different - sort of lacks the luster of when it was brand new.

jag123

yup
05 TL Dynamic with Navi, Anthracite
Lowered, 35% tint
18" rims gunmetal

Wyman

Are you saying the pressure washers can damage the paint? I do notice they touchless wash doesn't truely clean the car. I often get the rinse wash then do a proper hand wash when I can.

Also, someone mentioned Zaino. Is this a wax or polymer coat? I need to check it out.

manhattan01

Yeah, check it out. It's undeniably an absolute pain in the ass to apply - takes a good 4-5 hours if you want to do 2-3 coats but if you have a dark coloured car...it makes all the difference. For my white TL...it's not bad - you get that wet look - super soft feel and very good protection. And you only need to do it twice a year...maybe 3 times if you don't mind. Let me know if you're interested - I only know of one place that sells it and yes...it is polymer based so a little goes a heck of a long way...unfortunately you can't use a rotary wax applicator - you end up wasting the solution and applying too much increasing the drying time.

Don't know much about the touchless car washes that use high pressure and chemicals. The high pressure works but doesn't clean all that well...hence the need for some sort of strong base chemical - There's probably a lot worse you can put on your car but avoid them if I can. The one thing I do like about the touchless car washes is the pressure wash of the undercarriage. I can't get at that otherwise.

1234bear

NBP TL-S HOOOOYAAA!! WHOS YOUR DADDY!!!!

Clean Whats Clean? Touchless car wash for me all the time. I took it to a detail place in richmond...inside and out for $20.

I have to clean my baby.

sandiegodrive

A business partner who might get a TL lives there...I think.

05TLBlack

Don't mean to hijack the thread but does anyone know a good tint shop? I read some posts saying the TL is a bitch to do right.

sandiegodrive

Pika817

The chemicals they use at the touchless washes are too strong. I remember there was an article about it in regards to the Ph balance of the solutions used. I'll see if I can dig that up from the wash and wax section.

Doridori

WDP Type S here

I am interested to buy zaino as well

houdaman

I will post in Blackmarket once I get some pics, but Im giving the vancouver/seattle first dibs. Anyone insterested in some 20" chrome wheels with brand new tires for $1600 Cdn PM ME! I have pics of them on my TL and look amazing

mishar

Why don't you post pics?

triggle

WDP here. A place called Downtown auto spa sells Zaino. Not sure where manhattan01 gets his but if anyone knows of another dealer please let us know.

JimmyDee

Surrey here...

I just ordered a 2007 black on black TL-Type S, with a 6 speed manual.
Should be here in about 2 weeks.


Jimmy

JimmyDee

Surrey here... GO Canucks GO!

2007 Type S - black on black - 6 speed manual

Jimmy

TLxtc

i never drive my nbp when there is salt on the road that what my civic is for ... LOL. yes only downtown spa has zaino. ask for nixon 613-6483 for a tint job i'm very satisfied.

lowendz

Hello all, its nice to know that there are quite a few people on this site that are from the lower mainland.

just picked up my brand new 06' diamond pearl/black int. 6spd m/t (dynamic pkg) 3 weeks ago, and dang nearly saved 10k. cant complain, love these cars.

manhattan01

Sorry for the delay but yup, that's the only place I know. If anyone knows of another shop open on weekends...that would be even better.

CedNBHTL

anyone still go to Richmond Sushi?

lowendz

if anyone knows where i can find a lip kit here under the price of what the dealer is selling for ($2100) lemme know please. i know that it was half that 5 months ago @ the dealer.

tnx

Jesstzn

I live in East Van... 400 miles east and have used Zaino for a long time .. just beware .. if your going to use it .. make sure your car is polished out first or the swirls show ..


Heyyyyyyyyyy JimmyDee ... the TL show up ???

CTL52

Hey fellow Canucks...check out this thread

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156880

If interested shipping to BC will be about 25-40 bucks and only 6% GST

cali_roll

from surrey as well...fraser heights
2007 NBP TL-S
20" divinci
tein ss

lights

iTrader: (1)

wow...so many people from Vancouver with new rides!!!
2006 WDP TL 5AT with Navi here.

jtmoney

Hey bro,

How much did you get yours for? Im looking for the same options...

or anyone else buy a 2006 6MT w/ navi recently? I know some of the dealers are trying to get rid of them, and hopefully pick up one for a good price