I know I am new and this might have been brought up already but from being bored on the internet while on this deployment I had a light bulb light up. Im a huge fan of reading reddit's help me build a PC sub-reddit because it allows people to post what they are trying to build with prices/specs for their PC. So why not for our TLs. It will help clear alot of the new threads asking the same thing. It can also allow for users to chime in telling other users why they should/shouldn't use that build.

Sub-Forum:
Help me build a 3G TL

Description:
Post a list of modifications with the price/specs if needed. Users can discuss what the results will be and if what they are trying to gain from those modifications will do that. All in a civil manner of course.

 

butt butt; there are over 10 years worth of things that people have done to the TL.

the simple fact is that most new users dont take the time to read the past threads.

for me; if I see an interesting topic that grabs my attention; I will click on the thread.

ive seen many build threads and many many many DIY's.
its 10 years in the making.

for example; im interested in making my car go fast. if I see a title called " CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR CAR GO FAST!"

obviously, im going to click on it and read it.
it's the same with body modifications.


for some one to post it all in one thread; would TAKE MAJOR WORK AND MULTIPLE HOURS.


the best thing is to go through the forum and read titles that catch your eye.

 

I like that idea. Only thing is this forum isn't active on the same level as reddit (I'm an askreddit nerd myself). I think doing that would dilute the activity in the 3g section of AZ. Maybe we could start a thread doing just what you described while staying within the 3g general section. A bit like the rambling thread. Being a fairly new member myself I don't know for sure that my opinion is correct.

 

Maybe a DIY thread? Maybe an "under 5 hours worth of work DIY" thread?

 

right, this forum isnt set up like reddit

 

I'm sure some things we see on reddit are relevant here though. Solder's idea is worth considering IMO.

 

what are you looking for, LOL?

there are tons of threads filled with diys, tutorials, pictures, literally 10 years worth of things that we have done to the TL...from body modifications to electrical work to engine performance to everything you can think of its been done before and documented here .

 

the forums are set up with a general section, wheels and suspension section, electronics, etc...

lol...all you have to do is click on the sub-section that you want....
so, if you want to do engine performance, click on the performance sub-section...lol

inside these sub-sections have 10 years worth of stuff to read!

 

I see what you're saying. Plus when that hypothetical thread would become somewhat big we wouldn't be able to search for anything in there..

 

Maybe Solder's idea of a DIY/Build subforum would be a good idea then. Idk.

 

have you explored all of acurazine?
we have an off topic sub-section that relevant internet shenanigans threads are posted.

 

there are so many threads like Solder's idea.

read the titles and click on interesting subjects that catch your eye.


there are soo many "lets try and put everything in one thread" threads.

there's dyno threads, there are body modification threads, there is even the STICKY thread that outlines EVERY thing that can be done to the TL.

but, no one ever bothers to read them.

 

Wow this blew up fastI understand where you are coming from JustNSpace...I have an example of the sub-reddit in question :[Build Complete] My first computer! Heck of a gaming rig! : buildapc I was trying to get at is someone says hey I have this car and want to buy these parts/mods for my car will I get what I want out of this? Or hey I have $2,000 what should I buy to do this?Obviously we are going to have people saying things that make no sense but having a standard form of what their end goal is and how they are trying to do it would be a good way of helping people. I have seen alot of comments with you giving great advice JustNSpace and other users as well. I could be talking out of my ass here but you know that their is a DIY or build thread somewhere on this site yet someone new doesn't....thats where the discussion comes into play on what they are trying to do with what they have either money, time and/or tools.

 

I know we have the chance of having a working search function. The fact that you don't see me posting every half hour is because I spend my time in 5 years old threads. It doesn't mean that solder's idea isn't worth considering. Progress threads/ build threads are my favorite types of threads!

 

I read alot of threads and stickies on this site and have learned quite alot. I was just saying the Sub-Forum could be an area where that thread is about that one individual asking advice on his parts/modifications choice. I know we can read threads and posted links about what people have built and that could all be pasted onto the thread that that user posted asking for advice/help. I know there are alot of threads with my idea and have seen them the short amount of time i have been a registered user that is why I think a sub-forum made for that would help. I am new here so it's just someone looking on the outside in with a new idea. It doesnt need to happen nor cause a heated discussion if it is a bad idea I apologize in advance.

 

Funny thing is that newbies will always still post threads asking on how to build their cars. It is a good idea but who will sit at their computer compiling everything into one?? I would vote for OP since OP brought it up or a team of AZ members can get together and compile everything . The only thing that comes to my mind when building this type of specific thread is to grab all the links that are relate and relevant to performance and start a "garage type thread" and making the title easy to google search.

 

I dont think you should take it to heart. It is an open idea in which feedback should be posted.

 

Don't worry Evil I'm just not trying to start anything with users on this site. I appreciate all the feedback I have received so far. It's funny everytime I refresh this site it takes about 3-4mins and there is always new posts haha. 2Mb downlink on SATCOM is stupid slow.

 

I am still open for ideas Solder

 

So how do I put in a CAI and a J-pipe?
Nothing comes up in a search...

 

where can I find the aspec kit?

 

I see where the both of you are going with this. But this is what I see in my head.

(This is a very smalll example)

Who: Solder
Car: 06 Acura TL Auto
Current mods: Blah blah blah
Budget: $800
Goal: Increase throttle response and better exhaust note
Parts/Mods: (this would be a list of things the Original poster has in mind like a CAI, J-Pipe, or cat-back exhaust.) AEM V2 CAI "URL" "Price" ATLP J-Pipe "URL" "Price"
Summary: ( Again Original Poster makes a brief summary on his goals for his car either asking wether the choices in parts/mods is correct and/or asking help in installation)

Why would this help us?
I think this would be an area for both new members that are having problems finding problems to their individual issues AND older members who have been on this site for 10 years that already ran into the problem. We can both agree that reviving an old thread asking for assistance is not the best solution. I believe it would help with the newer members from being scared off from the constant "use the search tool" comments which I my self have fallen too and allow a community to help people with their others goals instead of talking about a broad amount of people all discussing one part/mod in a single thread. Even if someone asked how do I install a J-Pipe and JustNSpace you posted a link to it on his thread. That would be perfectly fine and if that member came to an issue for his individual car then he could post again on his thread for his car. Instead of reviving that old thread that no one wants to post in again because of a year+ gap discussion. I know it might be funny for people who know how to properly use the search function and google but trust me there are alot of people who can't and we shouldn't shun them because everyone brings something to the table.

 

i can do suspension in under 5 hours. however there are ppl who cant. so 5 hrs is subject to skill level

 

This example is something that we would find in the 3G TL Performance Parts section of the forum.

Actually, I think the AZ site language, mods and admins encourage members-- both new and experienced-- to search before starting a new thread. Most of us do not have an issue with revival of threads that are a few years old (I saw an 11-year old thread revival in 3G TL within the past four weeks) if a poster has a similar issue. A number of members will often respond in the old thread if they can be helpful to the new poster.

Occasionally, new members will post threads politely asking for help on a widely-discussed topic (batteries, the HFL, Navigation system, exhausts, etc.); many of us will post links to existing threads with helpful information-- I do that with HFL, Navigation and keyfob remote threads, for example.

However, someone who revives a 5-year old thread with a request to the OP will likely be ridiculed, as that's something that can be done via PM. Any lazy-ass noob [usually under age 30] who posts a wall of text after zero effort to search, with typos and no punctuation using a phone-- about a well discussed issue which is answered in the owner's manual-- will probably get less helpful links and more wiseacre responses.
God help the noob who posts about the Vortec Cyclone or other ways to "supercharge" the TL engine for $49.99, too.

Welcome to AZ. You are invited to visit the Ramblings subforum(off topic), where everyone is abused and where one can find out why justnspace is called "crab boy."

 

Honestly I think it's a great idea, but like Justin said there's a plethora of information on the site that might just as easily be found by doing a simple google search.

I agree that it'd be pretty awesome to have a summary of peoples' work in an easily comparable format, with prices, hours, links, etc, but that'd take an absurd amount of time to compile. (Unless you're offering to do it??! ) Plus, it's kind of fun actually reading through peoples' progress threads to see how their ride has progressed over time. Just bookmark a bunch that you like, google using site:tl.acurazine.com and PM the members/users!

 

Kaiii: This is exactly what it is an idea haha that I had. I really don't think the amount of information would be that hard to compile because we as users are the database. See it as an Individual Training/Building Plan for the thread starter and he is only asking about the mods or parts that he wants on his car. Therefor only those items will be needed to be compiled in that thread. It would be an easily readable format using google and acurazine threads as sources of information posted by the database (members) and the thread starter. I could be a Sub-Forum for Acurazine itself allowing every model to post thier build. Lots of cross reference and if the 3G had a well written write up on how to change brakes...well then that could be used as a guide for someone with a 2G or 4G. (Just an example don't shoot me)

 

What you seem to be looking for is a progressive type thread (e.g. AZ photograph gallery), but within depth details on where they bought their product, price, purpose/description, installation, etc.

 

lol there already are DIY's in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th gen TL's of changing brakes.

just because its not in the format you want; doesnt mean it doesnt exist.

besides, if you change one pair of brakes, you can generally change MOST auto brakes as MOST cars have the same design of brakes.


you're fighting over format.
simply put; acurazine isnt set up the same way as other formats.


by all means; if you have the time and want to succeed; go ahead and compile everything.
its all here for you to do it.
it'll take more than 10 hours to do so.

 

The architects/admins/mods have done a great job keeping this site very well organized, maintained, and clean. (By the way, thanks for this, guys!)

OP, I see what you're getting at. But you're making the assumption that our cars have a huge parts aftermarket and that we have a large menu of "builds" we can choose from, just like a PC. We don't. There are so few parts available that, like justn said, have already been used and documented. This idea would be much more feasible for something like a Civic.

If you want to build your TL into something more interesting, then hang out in the Performance sub-forum. That's where the crazy NA/Turbo/SC builds are going on.

Audio builds? There's a section for that, too. Very unique and helpful threads in there, also.

Wheel/Suspension mods? Covered.

The only thing that doesn't have it's own sub forum is Body/Interior, but that all goes in the 3G forum.

Can you think of an example of a "build" that doesn't fit in any of these sub-forums?

 

Vlad - I guess in the end of the day I was looking for a list of all the build threads but I see everyones point. Well discussion is done and thanks for the post counts.