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Cruisin'
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Hello all
New member here. Been an Acura owner for a while. First one was a Milano Red 99 Integra GSR, and then the second was a 2000 black GSR. Traded that one in on an 07 TL Type S over the weekend. Been wanting this car since it came out and now she's finally mine. 103k miles on the clock and seems to be running strong so far. Taking her to my Acura tech friend tomorrow to give it a once over. Needs a couple odds and ends, but I'm loving it so far. Anyway, here's the pretty lady.
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Congrats and welcome aboard. Just be aware you are very likely due for the 105K service, which is the first major service for your TL.
Post pix of your GSRs if you have them!!
Post pix of your GSRs if you have them!!
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Cruisin'
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I would have, but I still owed money on it. The GSR was trouble. It broke a valve a year ago and I was able to swap on a new head, but still consumed oil like no other. I just wanted to wash my hands of it and move up.
It's an auto. I was wanting a manual for the longest time, but as you all know, they're hard to find.
It's an auto. I was wanting a manual for the longest time, but as you all know, they're hard to find.
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Cruisin'
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Awesome. I love mine too. The paint has a decent amount of scratches on it, so I may have to have a professional take care of it. Curb rash on all four wheels, too. It pains me to think the previous owner didn't care for the car. Mine has 103k on it. Gonna have to have the 105 service done on it soon, but I'm not too worried about that. My friend said it looked pretty good. Runs strong too.
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I'm on the same boat as the OP. Just bought a TL-S (Kinetic Blue) last week with 61k on the clock. I'm hoping to have a lot of fun miles ahead of me. First Acura, and man what a beauty it is to finally drive one. Cheers on the new TL!
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Welcome to AcuraZine-congrats on your new ride.
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Cruisin'
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You too! Kinetic Blue Pearl is a sexy color. It was one of the three I was looking for. (Black, red, and blue.)
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Cruisin'
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Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone. Looks like for now, I'm going to dive into the car and remove the intake resonator and do the exhaust resonator replacement and mid muffler delete. Probably the J pipe after I get a bit of extra money saved up.
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You'll never make the TL fast. You can, however, make it really fun to bomb around in and throw it into turns.
For $400 bucks you can gain 10hp which you will barely feel. Or you can get an upgraded rear sway bar for half that price and watch how tiny cars get in your rear view mirrors when you push through a corner
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Cruisin'
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I'm not really gonna push the car hard. I may have a bit of fun in her, but I just want more engine sound. I understand what you're saying though and I appreciate the advice. =)
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Racer
Try the mid muffler delete alone, you might just like what you hear and it's alot cheaper. Congrats on the purchase too!
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Cruisin'
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<<<@!1!@>>>
I found a video of that and it sounded a bit raspy still. This video is pretty close to what I want.
I just have to figure out which resonator to get that will give me the deepest note. I might get rid of that third cat, too.
I found a video of that and it sounded a bit raspy still. This video is pretty close to what I want.
#23
Racer
To each his own I guess! I was just suggesting the MM delete since it's more affordable and that's what I've been running and I personnaly like it. I'm sure you'll find the sound you prefer. Good luck and have fun with the car!
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Cruisin'
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Suzuka Master
nice to see the window sticker. nice and clean TL tho post some more pics.
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Cruisin'
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Well I know some might not enjoy the idea too much, but I thought it looked pretty good on the black car... I bought some Rustoleum lens tint and blacked out my tails. The pics are kinda crappy cause I snapped them this evening after a long day in the work parking lot, but here ya go.
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Suzuka Master
Oh no not with those black out taillight again.
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Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Rustoleum.. turning a $12k car into an $8k car
..since 1999.
..since 1999.