If you had 6k to spend on Mods for your TL, what would you do?
12-03-2009 | 10:34 PM
#43
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Thanks Trend-I try. I'm obviously very in to this stuff. Many guys know much more than me though. I learned a lot by reading on this site. But I think I've got a decent eye about aesthetic mods.
12-04-2009 | 08:38 AM
#45
Thank you for all the input and feedback!!!! Regarding saving the money... The car is paid off and my family and are financially sound and responsible, I work in finance professionally.
Cars are my hobby, my passion, what I love to do in my spare time. My wife and I have two beautiful girls and I sold all my toys when they were born to provide all the little things needed for children and now that they are a little older am able to have my toys again, i.e. my car. If you look at my profile I have a photo album of my prior two project cars. My GTP had everything done, installed myself, and was all show and all go.
I prefer to stay away from the performance side of things with my TL because most who do heavy modding to the performance of a vehicle know that a daily driven highly modified vehicle tends to see more problems than benefits in this area. I think I am planning on sticking with the CAI and possibly a cat-back exhaust.
What I am currently thinking about is:
Ron Jon body kit ( I love the clean edges and the uniqueness of the kit without going too outrageous plus I see a lot of A-Spec kits on the road here in Denver);
Cleared headlights (will do myself);
Type-S Tails;
Grille Modification (not sure if I want to body match it or chrome with a reverse body match inseam);
07 rear side markers;
Wheels and tires.
I see several posts saying they would add coilovers, shocks or other adds to the suspension. Is there a particular reason for that. My TL rides nice and does not feel to stiff or mushy turning accelerated turns but maybe I am missing something?
Again, thanks for all the feedback and the welcome to the forum lots of good conversations here.
Cars are my hobby, my passion, what I love to do in my spare time. My wife and I have two beautiful girls and I sold all my toys when they were born to provide all the little things needed for children and now that they are a little older am able to have my toys again, i.e. my car. If you look at my profile I have a photo album of my prior two project cars. My GTP had everything done, installed myself, and was all show and all go.
I prefer to stay away from the performance side of things with my TL because most who do heavy modding to the performance of a vehicle know that a daily driven highly modified vehicle tends to see more problems than benefits in this area. I think I am planning on sticking with the CAI and possibly a cat-back exhaust.
What I am currently thinking about is:
Ron Jon body kit ( I love the clean edges and the uniqueness of the kit without going too outrageous plus I see a lot of A-Spec kits on the road here in Denver);
Cleared headlights (will do myself);
Type-S Tails;
Grille Modification (not sure if I want to body match it or chrome with a reverse body match inseam);
07 rear side markers;
Wheels and tires.
I see several posts saying they would add coilovers, shocks or other adds to the suspension. Is there a particular reason for that. My TL rides nice and does not feel to stiff or mushy turning accelerated turns but maybe I am missing something?
Again, thanks for all the feedback and the welcome to the forum lots of good conversations here.
Ron Jon body is definitely a nice looking body kit, they also have some cool wheels that go along with it.
Just FYI, there is a group buy for the ATLP Base exhaust system in the performance section. You can get a really good deal on it
12-04-2009 | 10:13 PM
#49
12-05-2009 | 04:40 PM
#50
ahhhh i disagree on this. I have a Type S 6spd now and had a 04 auto before and i could really have just went with a base 6spd and just been as happy and had plenty of other money to blow on this or something else. Dont get me wrong this car is great in every shape and form and i drove it out the door in 08 for 34k and with the mods that i have done.... People who know nothing or alittle about the Type S doesn't know its one until they see the badge or I tell them it is.
12-06-2009 | 07:54 PM
#56
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From: Burlington, MA
OOOOOOKKKK,..... so you bought an estimated $19,000 (KBB) car and have 6 grand to invest in it????? DUDE why didn't you spend the 25 grand on an M3???? or at least a REALLY GOOD down payment on an M3 ( a used one with 20,000 miles may have been 50 grand).... that way you don't even need to invest in it.... it already looks good.... but maybe you didnt wnat to finance the other 25 grand.... I'm not bashing on the TL... I love it, but if I had 25 grand.... I would have bought either a AUDI S5, BMW M3, or Brand new TL.
12-06-2009 | 09:15 PM
#58
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From: Bakersfield
OOOOOOKKKK,..... so you bought an estimated $19,000 (KBB) car and have 6 grand to invest in it????? DUDE why didn't you spend the 25 grand on an M3???? or at least a REALLY GOOD down payment on an M3 ( a used one with 20,000 miles may have been 50 grand).... that way you don't even need to invest in it.... it already looks good.... but maybe you didnt wnat to finance the other 25 grand.... I'm not bashing on the TL... I love it, but if I had 25 grand.... I would have bought either a AUDI S5, BMW M3, or Brand new TL.
I understand your logic completely. But what we do with our cars is usually illogical. I used to preach a lot on here about why would you start with a FWD family car as a platform to start modding. But some of us can't help it. If I didn't have the GN to take care of my speed needs my TL would already have been turbo'd even though it makes no sense. Some of us just like modding and the challenge of going faster than the next guy. Back in '96 running an 11 second V6 as an 18 yr old was unheard of and I got a thrill out of torturing the older muscle car crowd. At it's current weight and power I could likely put it in the 9s if it had the suspension under it and the money to run it and if that's not enough I have an engine being built that should put it past the 800rwhp mark. It's sort of the same thing with the TL. You're at a disadvantage. Though there are only a couple people on here that have TLs that would compete it's fun to try. Just a couple years ago I never would've put all the money I've put into making a FWD car handle but I couldn't help it.
12-06-2009 | 09:43 PM
#59
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: NJ
If the car is outside of the warranty I'd get a CarPC.
I've always wanted one as they add tremendous flexibility to the electronics, audio, and video capabilities of any car. www.mp3car.com
Not sure if this video is from a member here on AZ:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMGpudWLk6s
I've always wanted one as they add tremendous flexibility to the electronics, audio, and video capabilities of any car. www.mp3car.com
Not sure if this video is from a member here on AZ:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMGpudWLk6s
12-06-2009 | 09:51 PM
#60
Hey OP,
The only thing I suggest you do is check out the Black Market in the Off Topic section. You can find really good deals on really good parts from members here. Why spend full price on an new item when you can get the same item for way cheaper and slightly used in the BM? If you did that, your 6K could go a long way. Anyways that is all I have to say, good luck and happy modding!!
The only thing I suggest you do is check out the Black Market in the Off Topic section. You can find really good deals on really good parts from members here. Why spend full price on an new item when you can get the same item for way cheaper and slightly used in the BM? If you did that, your 6K could go a long way. Anyways that is all I have to say, good luck and happy modding!!
12-07-2009 | 10:01 AM
#61
One more thing... Outside of a track environment, I'm not sure why someone needs a blower on their car except for bragging rights. If you have no intention of spending any time on an off-road course or in competitive sport, spend your money on aesthetics. You can look good driving down the road without looking silly trying to apply that extra HP/torque gained with forced induction when the top speed limit can't be over 75 mph on any given public road.
Besides, if you're going the speed limit (at least around here), you gonna cause an accident or get rear ended!
12-07-2009 | 11:10 AM
#62
Racer
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 317
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From: Burlington, MA
I understand your logic completely. But what we do with our cars is usually illogical. I used to preach a lot on here about why would you start with a FWD family car as a platform to start modding. But some of us can't help it. If I didn't have the GN to take care of my speed needs my TL would already have been turbo'd even though it makes no sense. Some of us just like modding and the challenge of going faster than the next guy. Back in '96 running an 11 second V6 as an 18 yr old was unheard of and I got a thrill out of torturing the older muscle car crowd. At it's current weight and power I could likely put it in the 9s if it had the suspension under it and the money to run it and if that's not enough I have an engine being built that should put it past the 800rwhp mark. It's sort of the same thing with the TL. You're at a disadvantage. Though there are only a couple people on here that have TLs that would compete it's fun to try. Just a couple years ago I never would've put all the money I've put into making a FWD car handle but I couldn't help it.
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