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Old 05-27-2008, 09:51 PM
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i have 500$ to spend on parts what should i get????

i have extra cash saved up but idk what to buy help me out!
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ummm save it up till u get like 2gs then break it down from there
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What are your mods so far? What are your plans for your car..?
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def a spec first after u get more $$
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my car is stock except i put like 1000$ into audio and tinted up but thats it.... i was thinking lowering springs and front lip
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Originally Posted by Orlando TL
my car is stock except i put like 1000$ into audio and tinted up but thats it.... i was thinking lowering springs and front lip
So your looking for cosmetic mods?

I started off with installing the progress rear sway bar. Next up for me is... the P2R TB spacer, followed by a CAI. I may do the UR pulley in a few months. Not so sure about that mod.

Then after I save up some spare cash, I'll go with a 1" drop. Not sure which, i'm still doing the research on that.
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i want cosmetic right now!!! so 500$ for cosmetic
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                Aspec lip kit ($800), Progress Rear Sway ($140), Blacked out headlights ($10)
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                ...ur pulley?!
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                for cosmetic id say a-spec --> drop --> then whatever.
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                Originally Posted by binhsterbinh
                Aspec lip kit ($800), Progress Rear Sway ($140), Blacked out headlights ($10)
                Definitely get a Rear Sway Bar! Those things are awesome; you'll notice it every time you whip around a curve!

                Also, go for a cold air intake ($135-$210). I use Fujita, but there's also AEM, Injen, etc. Also check out P2R or Outlaw Engineering's throttle body spacer(s) ($70-$100).
                Old 05-28-2008, 07:41 AM
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                dont laught at my question but what is a progress rear sway bar
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                Originally Posted by clavodulce16
                dont laught at my question but what is a progress rear sway bar
                here ya go, check out Product Description: http://www.acuratlparts.com/product.php?pid=8
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                Progress is the company.

                A rear sway bar (RSB) is a stiffening rod that goes between the rear wheels to tighten up the chassis. Your TL already has one; the Progress RSB is twice as thick/strong/heavy over the OEM RSB. There is definitely a noticable improvement in stiffness of the chassis. To see the before and after of a RSB install, check out this video.
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                                    my first and favorite most so far on my car was tl-s tails. if I were you id save the money for aspec kit
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                                    clavo.....its a must have, it keeps ur body roll to a minimum in the rear if ur taking hard turns.
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                                    P2R TB spacer and gaskets, CAI and Progress RSB.
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                                    An inflatable doll (just kidding) go for the Intake , that way you'll have some cash left.
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                                    Originally Posted by enigmaos
                                    here ya go, check out Product Description: http://www.acuratlparts.com/product.php?pid=8
                                    anyone happen to have a coupon code for acuratlparts.com? would be most appreciated...seems closer to $160 incl shipping

                                    thanks!

                                    ps. agreed, save more $$ for the aspec kit, but really save more $$$ for some phat rims and tires!
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                                    pm azno187 he should be able to work something out if you order more than 1 item
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                                    ok so this is what i came too..

                                    mods-
                                    ATLP Quad Cat-Back Exhaust
                                    ATLP Hi-Flow Converter
                                    H&R Race Springs
                                    Progress Rear Anti-Roll Bar 24mm
                                    A-spec kit
                                    Ron Jon DEVOTION Type II

                                    ...then i will be happy!!!!
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                                    Originally Posted by Orlando TL
                                    ok so this is what i came too..

                                    mods-
                                    ATLP Quad Cat-Back Exhaust
                                    ATLP Hi-Flow Converter
                                    H&R Race Springs
                                    Progress Rear Anti-Roll Bar 24mm
                                    A-spec kit
                                    Ron Jon DEVOTION Type II

                                    ...then i will be happy!!!!
                                    That's a good list. Any reason you're going for race springs instead of sport, aspec or coilovers suspension? I haven't used HR Race yet but I can imagine you'll blow out the factory struts very quickly with that drop.
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                                    oh really? i just want a drop i like the comfort and i do not want to spend 1000$ on suspenison right now... i like the race bc it has a lower drop but i guess i should just stick with the sport
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                                    race is really low and won't be comfortable. most ppl with sports are happy with the height and ride. check out the Suspension section for more feedback.
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                                    Originally Posted by Orlando TL
                                    oh really? i just want a drop i like the comfort and i do not want to spend 1000$ on suspenison right now... i like the race bc it has a lower drop but i guess i should just stick with the sport

                                    The race springs wear out the shocks quicker than the sport springs, anyone who says otherwise is lying.

                                    I'd like a two inch drop too, but I would only do that with coilovers.
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                                    Originally Posted by Eoanou
                                    The race springs wear out the shocks quicker than the sport springs, anyone who says otherwise is lying.

                                    I'd like a two inch drop too, but I would only do that with coilovers.
                                    so what should i get then if i want to lower the tl?? under 400$
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                                    Originally Posted by Orlando TL
                                    so what should i get then if i want to lower the tl?? under 400$
                                    Nothing save your money, and buy either springs, and aftermarket struts, or full coilovers. Or don't do suspension till you have enough money. Or do a cold air intake and rear sway bar.
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                                    Personally, I'd buy the aspec kit first. Then suspension.
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                                    save up a little more and get an a-spec kit. changes the look of the TL dramatically. dude, someone needs to tell ACURATLPARTS.COM to change their ghetto fabulous website.
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                                    Just depends on what you are looking to do to your ride. So, far I've purchase a Comptech sway bar (ebay $125), AEM CAI (V&T Performance in Pensacola, FL $200), UR pulley and Gates belt (UR $205 O'Riley's $40) , Greddy strut bar (Excelerate $125 03-06 Accord I believe), Excelerate brushed aluminum sport pedals $150, P2R throttle body spacer with 2 throttle body gaskets (Excelerate $120) and the A-Spec body kit (Ray Lak's Acura $750). I've been looking for the A-Spec wheels and suspension but, haven't gotten the guts to throw some more money on my ride lOl... I kind of like the Rotora or StopTech bbk also next for my ride. Had some 20 inch TSW Thruxton's (V&T Performance in Pensacola, FL $2g's) on my ride but for some reason the inside of the front tires were having some serious abnormal wear so I took them off. Personally performance wise I've seen that the UR pulley, Greddy strut bar and P2R throttle body spacer were worth the money. Looks wise the A-Spec kit and Excelerate pedals are awesome!
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