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View Poll Results: What will be the first to upgrade on your 04 TL?
Custom Rims/Tires
68
47.22%
Exhaust
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1.39%
Intake
15
10.42%
Aero parts
9
6.25%
Add a DVD to the NAVI
17
11.81%
Tint
54
37.50%
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If you plan to upgrade your 04 TL, what will be the first thing to upgrade.

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Old 03-31-2004, 11:07 PM
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If you plan to upgrade your 04 TL, what will be the first thing to upgrade.

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Injen CAI is on its way as we speak
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1. Tint
2. Lip spoiler
3. AEM intake
Old 04-01-2004, 12:31 AM
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1. Tint [done]
2. clear bra [done]
3. Tire [saving up now]
Old 04-01-2004, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by TLover
1. Tint
2. Lip spoiler
3. AEM intake
Ditto
Old 04-01-2004, 08:48 AM
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Having Springs put on tomorrow.
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Didn't see springs on there so voted for Rims/Tires. Of course the wife still hasn't decided what car she wants, but if she goes for the TL we'll probably do rim/tires, then tint, then springs to get rid of some of that nasty bodyroll....
Old 04-01-2004, 09:14 AM
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Whoops, I didn't see tint :clown:
Had my car tinted on day 2 of ownership
So the CAI will be #2
Old 04-01-2004, 10:41 AM
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When I actually get mine in 6 weeks it will be off to get the clear bra and Tint immediately. It is like living in a sand blaster here so a clear bra is necessary unless you like using touch-up paint constantly. The sun is really intense here as well at a 5,000 ft so tint is a good idea as well especially with Ebony leather interior. It drops the temperature quite a bit inside the cabin during the summer. I might consider a CAI, due to the thin atmosphere but I kind of like a quiet engine for a change.

Man, I miss sea level.
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Floor mats, no joke. I have the camel interior and these floor mats look pretty trashed after 1,200 miles. Acura spent much time and money adding the latest and best technology to the car, and then finds the cheapest floor mats on the planet. :banghead: My '94 Accord had MUCH better mats, I had them for ten years. The mats in the Acura remind me of a big red zit on the nose of a swimsuit model--really detracts from the beauty and overall perception of quality. The other items previously mentioned are upgrades that will take the car from great to outstanding, but I would be happy if my floor mats were slightly above average!
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(1) Tint done at 20%
(2) Injen CAI already installed
(3) Cleared Headlights done & installed
(4) Rims/Tires Done
(5) LED blinker bulbs all around
(6) Eibach Springs (on the way)
(7) Interior LEDs (on the way)
(8) Electronic Flasher Relay (on the way)
(9) Lip Spoiler (near future mod)

Do I win with # of mods yet? LOL!
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Nothing...

The only things I might add/alter in my TL:
  • some sort of chip protector on the front (not sure if Clearbra is available in Canada, and whether there is a decent professional to apply it where I live)
  • a stereo/Navigation system upgrade to support playback of MP3s or some similar "user compiled" music source (E.G.: Alpine's iPod interface)

I'm not really interested in adding Aero gear or other funky plastic modifications. Wheels...well, if I did ever change them, I'd probably not change the wheel size since I like the handling/ride characteristics just fine the way they are. I guess I like the styling of the car just fine the way it is, and feel no particular need to make it "different". If I did, I probably would have bought a much cheaper car that *needed* some changes to make it appealing.
Old 04-02-2004, 12:47 AM
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Rims & Tires (18" Piaa Sport Mesh) - Done
Tint All around - 28%
CompTech springs - On order
ClearBra - ?
Momo Pedals - On order
Old 04-02-2004, 07:38 AM
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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S's (done)
Clear Bra (next up)
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Wheels/Tires = Done 19" Se7en Mod Maxis 245/35 SP 115
Tint = Done 15% front 5% rears
Springs =Next
Intake =after that
Lip spoiler
A-spec body kit
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1. A Spec Underbody Kit = done
2. Rear Spoiler = soon
3 A Spec Rims/Tires= May
Old 04-03-2004, 11:35 PM
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1) A-spec rims/tires = done
2) front underspoiler = done
3) rest of body kit = potentially
4) tint = next weekend
5) supercharger= in my dreams
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Originally Posted by Vegas_TL04
(8) Electronic Flasher Relay (on the way)
What is this mod (yeah, I'm being serious )?


First things first. I gotta get some tint on my NBP right away! I can't stand all the direct sunlight, lack of privacy, and looks as well. Question though, are any of you guys tinting your sunroof(or moonroof, whatever)? Or has everyone left those alone...



Edit: Also, yeah Vegas, you might have everyone beat for mods I still can't get over those cleared headlights! You got one sweet whip...
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I've got my DVD Nav kit on hold from this guy I know who installs them. I just need to find a place for the PS2/DVD player

Then I'll get tint
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Definite:
1. Tires
2. Hood/front bumper protection

Maybe:
Springs/shocks
Old 04-04-2004, 02:24 PM
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1 tint
2 tires
3 injen
thats the order my car was upgraded
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Upgrade these EL-42's.
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Gordon:

Yeah the headlights look killer on this car!!!
Also, the Electronic flasher really is an attempt to stop the fast blinking caused by the installation of LED blinker bulbs on the front and rear turn signal.
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Eibach Suspension- done
18" A-Spec Wheels - done
Full Window Tint - Done
AEM Cold Air Intake - Done
A-Spec Body Kit - Done
Decklid Spoiler - Done
Comptech exhaust System - Done
DVD playback on Nav Unit - Done

7.5" Alpine Widescreen LCD's in the headrest - In process - Headrests are being worked on, the wiring is complete.

Gamecube with wireless remotes built into the rear center console.

Thats about it for now.
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Originally Posted by jimthegreek
Eibach Suspension- done
18" A-Spec Wheels - done
Full Window Tint - Done
AEM Cold Air Intake - Done
A-Spec Body Kit - Done
Decklid Spoiler - Done
Comptech exhaust System - Done
DVD playback on Nav Unit - Done

7.5" Alpine Widescreen LCD's in the headrest - In process - Headrests are being worked on, the wiring is complete.

Gamecube with wireless remotes built into the rear center console.

Thats about it for now.
I thought you were selling/sold your TL?
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Originally Posted by TLover
I thought you were selling/sold your TL?
Its sold.. to my brother.. Helping him work on it.
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Originally Posted by jimthegreek
Its sold.. to my brother.. Helping him work on it.
Glad to hear you kept the TL in the family.
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He did, but he says it stayed in the family as he sold it to his brother. Lucky brother!
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