I'm reading these threads about removing the compartment covers, removing the resonators and removing the intake silencer for an improvement in the sound and maybe a little performance boost... I wonder if all of these things are safe to remove and if the combination of all of them gone would work well. I'm interested in looking into doing all of that if it's so cheap.

Are there any more simple mods that can be done that don't require buying special aftermarket parts?

Resonators
http://www.acura-tl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85504

Intake Silencer
http://www.acura-tl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85337

cant find the other one...

 

You should link my new thread;

http://www.acura-tl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85622

Someone else on these boards gave me the idea.

 

Check out Garage...

 

Do you want me to re-post my Ashray-Into-Coinholder Mod?

BJ

 

Bolt, link me please, new to me

 

If your considering removing the intake resonator/silencer, please review my post-dyno conclusions. I don't think it was worth the effort.
http://www.acura-tl.com/forums/showt...7&page=2&pp=25

 

Maybe from a performance standpoint, but it has to give the engine a meaner growl, right?

 

Okay, below are the step-by-step instructions for modding the optional factory TL ashtray into a coin/token holder. It's a little complex, so if you're having difficulty, just ask someone who works at a body shop:

1. Slide the door over the cupholders to the full and open position.

2. Confirm that there is no optional factory TL ashtray installed.

3. Close the door.

4. Put the key in the ignition.

5. Start the car.

6. Wait for the navi to display the "ok" button (it's grey with the symbol "OK" on it).

7. Hit the "ok" button (see above for "ok" button detail).

8. Depress the 'voice' button on the steering wheel.

9. Speak the phrase "find nearest Acura dealer".

10. Listen to the navi's directions and drive to the nearest Acura dealer. Depress the accellerator and/or brake as necessary.

11. Once you arrive at the nearest Acura dealer, put the car in park.

12. Turn off the ignition.

13. Exit the vehicle and close the door.

14. Walk to the door of the Acura parts department and open it.

15. Close the door.

16. Ask the attractive blonde with the heaving cleavage for the parts manager.

17. Ask the unattractive bald guy that you want the optional factory ashtray for the TL.

18. When he looks confused, tell him "yes, I know it says Honda Insight on the side of the box, but I want it anyway."

19. Remove your credit card from your wallet, signature side up.

20. Allow the bald guy to hand the heaving blonde the Honda Insight ashtray box.

21. Pay the heaving blonde $20 plus tax, and say 'thank you'.

22. Ask the bald guy if you can borrow a pair of pliers.

23. Use the pliers to remove the piece of tin that's inside the optional factory TL ashtray. This piece of tin is a cigarrette holder; since you don't smoke, you don't need it in there.

24. Now that the tin is out, there is room for your coins/tokens.

25. You now have modded the optional factory TL ashtray into an optional factory TL coin/token holder.

BJ

 

pics

 

Yes, it doesn't appear to hurt performance and it does give a meaner growl.

 

Please tell me you're kidding. Its just an ashtray without tin in it. Use your imagination!

 

Here is the picture you requested. It's tough to see it, but there's a little tin cigarette holder just inside the lip of the cup holder. By removing it, you get plenty of room for change and tokens.



BJ

 

Tokens for the arcadez?!/1/!?one!?

 

I travel often to a toll booth that does not have anything even closely resembling EZ-Pass.

BJ