Joker4529

Hey guys,

Well to start off I'm 16 and my dad just bought me my first car, and lucky me it was an Acura TL . Now I have a BUNCH of questions about the car and such, as I do look forward to modifying it!

To give you some background on the car its a
2005 Dark Metallic Grey (not sure of the Acura color code yet) TL with Navi

I love the look of the 2007 redesigned Acura, mostly the repositioned foglights and the tail lights of the car so I hope to achieve that look upon other things.

Now here are my questions

1. Where can I find the 2007 tail lights and will they fit on my car?
2a. I want to move the foglights from the main lights on to the bottom of the front bumper, how is this possible?
2b. If i were to get a body kit would repositioning the foglights be easier?
3. I also plan on putting angel eyes on my car, what would be the easiest/best brand i could buy and where could i buy it from?
4. I plan on putting a AEM intake on the car as well as changing the exhaust, does anybody have a recommended exhaust system that gave them that extra performance boost? *i am NOT looking to make the car ricey, so please no high pitched exhuasts.
5. Are there any easy mods that most Acura TL owners do to improve either the look/performance of their car?

Sorry for all the noobish questions, I'm usually good at researching this stuff myself but I'm so excited about my first car I don't even know where to start!

Thanks in advance for the help!

K_Johansen

iTrader: (2)

first off welcome to AZ...congrats on the car, wish a TL was my first car . theres a bunch of vendors on here that sell every type of mod there is, Just use the search function. A few vendors are excelerate, ATLP, and RichieV6 to get ya started. good luck modding!

RC51Ryder

Are you serious? My first car didn't have reverse and yours is a TL? I hate my parents.

Congrats and use the search button. You will find all the answers you need. Your color is called anthacrite metallic, btw.

AZN.M3NACE

my first car was an 03 TL-P Navi back in the day...
congrats though!

Joker4529

Haha yeah I know I feel really lucky about the car. Well my dad is kinda a car fanatic so he feels that I should drive a nice car as well (he drives a 2008 BMW 750Li, 95,000 sticker )

Joker4529

Thanks! I see that you have an AEM CAI on your TL, how do you like it? And I was wondering if you could point me in the direction of a reliable somewhat reasonably priced vendor where I could find parts, I'm excited to get started right away.

ptx415

damn lucky.. my first car was a 94 integra gsr, second car was a 05 rsx type s and now my TL.. haha your lucky to get a TL for your first car..

ifirahse

iTrader: (6)

Enough about the kid being lucky. We get the point. I can answer a few of your questions.

For intake, AEM is definitely the recommended brand here. I'd say get it off ebay using the Microsoft live promo for 25% off.

Exhaust....comptech, greddy, xlr8, atlp. I have ATLP and i love it.

There aren't too many difficult mods for this car. The most difficult would either be supercharger or precat deletes in terms of installation. Intake, exhaust, pulley are all easy performance mods.

Get the a-spec body kit, a nice coilover suspension (tein, megan, h&r) and you'll be pimpin it.

CJ0920

Dang first car is a TL...must be nice! I've had quite a few cars and after doing 4 years in the Navy I can now afford one on my own with my new job. Dang, I could only imagine if I started out with a TL what would I have now...

Well GL with the car man, be safe and no showing off

dnoTeL

lol you are all lucky my first car was a 1984 nissan pulsar, 2nd was a 1991 mercury capri, adn 3rd 1991 nissan pathfinder. wish i had a generous dad

deltaboxxx

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ifirahse: not all of us grew up in the hills,and not all of our parents made 6-7 digits a year.

appreciate it,and get used to the fact that some people will respect someone less, who just had to point at the car they wanted so their dad would write the check.

deltaboxxx

iTrader: (1)

ATLP exhaust is #1 and greddy with resonator is #2 imo.

all the taillights and side markers are interchangable from 2004-2008.
not the headlights tho.

good luck!

Bearcat94

Grats on the car. Nice perk for you. Some people won't like it, but as long you're responsible, don't brag, etc, the old folks shouldn't give you too much trouble.

1. Ebay (Depo brand), Junk Yard, Dealership, AcuraZine Off Topic Secion - Black Market.

2a. There are 2 threads on page 1 of this forum about this. You need to look for threads on Accord Fog Ligths and/or Fog Light Relocation.

2b.

3. Umnitza. Ebay. Search for "Angel Eye" threads. Check users Kennedy, Rockyfeller and BforBrian.

4. Check/Search the Performance Sections. TONS of threads. Check Greddy, Excelerate and ATLP.

5. Check Here for more DIY info than you have time/money to do: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-garage-faq-3g-tl-newbies-553554/

Then seach users michaelbenz, blackura_ny and stillhere153. Check their signatures. They all are pretty much fully modded.

o4Komodo

iTrader: (2)

No one mentioned this yet but...
About the AEM intake... I'd go with the V2 from the Accord.
Speaking of accords, if you search you'll find threads about an Accord lower-valence-fog-light-mod. I'd link you up but I must admit.. I'm lazy right now.

paliknight

i hope the OP doesnt make 1 false move or he will be



but if you type wat your looking for up in the search feature, you should find it.

Joker4529

Haha trust me guys I know i'm really lucky, I wake up everyday lookin at my front yard thinking its a dream saying "no, thats not my acura TL is it?"

Thanks for all the help guys i really appreciate it!
Some of the cars here are AMAZING!

Black0ut

go to thread: Custom Headlights by JnC and tell JnC you want angel eyes...he has an extra set. brand new from Umnitza for less than the ebay price...
welcome to AZ! get ready to spend!

TLTrance

Congrats on your first car! Treat it well though.. That's my only advice to you... Actually, one more: Try to enjoy it for what it's worth.. Cheers!

My first car was my 05 TL too, except I bought it myself at the age of 24...

Crazyace718

Congratulations on your new ride. My first was a 95 Mazda Protege.

You should make it a point to kiss your dads ass daily.

Tolik

man my first was 96 dodge avenger then 01 accord now 07 TLS YEAHH

snax

Welcome.
Great car.
Treat her well and don't abuse her and she will more than pay you back. Keep your grades up in school and be respectfull.

BTW, my first car was a 1972 VW Bug... Battery was under the seat and the windshield washer fluid fed off the air pressure from the spare tire...

1fsthatch

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-service-department-aka-garage-questions-answers-check-here-first-553557/

Walshstl

Nice! Since you have such a nice car you'll always be careful with it, so probably be a better driver. As opposed to driving a beater that you just dont care about. Thats how I like to think of it anyways, never once dented or scraped my car. Although I pretty much raped my wheels against the curb haha... gotta watch that parallel parking at first

Oh just spend a few hours reading the 3g garage and all your questions will be answered

smsTL

iTrader: (1)

Congrats on your TL. Additional to your list you should also do Door lights, Dome lights, License plates lights, reverse lights....They are very easy to do. Look for Kennedy's thread. Also Tint your windows and do the Type-S tails lights.

Btw, TL is my first car as well...Bought it myself at age 21. Each day I love the car more and more...

Orlando TL

iTrader: (1)

I was 17 when i got my 05 TL i feel ya man. But im 18 now with same car, im doing my fogs in a week or so, where do you live? If your close to orlando you can come watch but i will be putting up a D.I.Y. ( do it yourself) soon after! Congrats man its a great feeling just respect the car and do not let it get trashed

VillaWX3

Even though I have bought every one of my cars myself (and my first car was an '88 corolla POS which I bought for $1000 and sold for $1500 a year later) this kid seems appreciative ...no need to hate...it feels better to buy stuff yourself anyway...besides an '05 TL for your first car isn't unheard of...I know a girl that just got a brand new M6 from her parents for her first car and she's only 16 too ...if you're gonna be pissed that someone else is lucky direct that frustration at the skeezer with the M6
Good luck on the mods tho...you'll usually get some great advice from the AZ

paliknight

16 year old girl+M6= 1 giant problem

Joker4529

Yeah I wanna get the Type-S lights and then tint them, along with my windows

What about the Door lights, Dome lights, License plates lights, reverse lights? I was gonna ask if i could change the color to like pure white

smsTL

iTrader: (1)

Yes, you can get them pure white...I have done this myself...very easy.
You can get all the info you need for led lights here: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/definitive-led-thread-all-youll-ever-need-know-about-leds-3g-garage-g-076-a-633045/

Joker4529

God I've been reading that thread for almost an hour now and I still dont understand any of the bulbs or anything! Haha

flip_side

iTrader: (6)

this thread is turning into a "lets mod joker4529's car" thread

Joker4529

Haha no I just needed some help on getting started that's all

MichaelBenz

iTrader: (2)

Hi! Welcome to the show. If you need any help or have any specific questions feel free to ask. Below is my sig and list of mods that you can do that was previously mentioned by BearCat.

PhilB81

I think that's total BS, why would you respect someone less if their parents bought them a nice car? He's 16, he didn't yet have the opportunity to earn $$ to pay for a nice car. The only people I have no respect for is people that treat any car like POS, drive like idiots and don't respect their cars or anyone else's for that matter. Personally, if my financial situation permits, I absolutely plan on getting my kid a nice car at the age of 16. Provided that they show maturity and respect for their property. I want my kid to love his car, and drive wherever they go [as opposed to ride passenger with someone else]. My parents bought me a used Jeep when I turned 16, I loved that car and I babied it way more than any car that I bought on my own.

okay back on topic:
let me know how the angel eyes mod goes, I'd really like to get it done to my car as well, but I have a feeling I'll mess something up.

Joker4529

Haha I actually literally had to go on my knee's and beg for this car, and trust me it wasn't a "i want that car" and my dad being like "okay son" situation. A LOT of fights and such went on for this car but aside the point.

Yeah i dont plan on doing the angel eyes within the next 6 months cause I read a couple threads on it so im still studying up on it.

My first mod at this point is most likely replacing a majority of the lights on the car, such as license plate, reverse, dome, etc. etc.

Beautiful mod for the price

csmeance

My advice to you is to do some stuble stuff so your dad doesn't think he spoiled you or that you had all the money for a car hidden away all along. If you go slapping on loud exhausts or something of the nature, he'll notice. Start off slow and then work your way up. Go with some tints, the LEDS and maybe do some maintance to it first like seafoam, filters, etc.

Joker4529

Yeah I def. had the same train of thought. I don't plan on doing engine mods for 2-3 months. For now its more looks for me, replacing the rear tail lights to the Type S lights, changing out the lights on the car, tinting windows+tail lights, maybe throw some nice bright HID's for the head lights. Yeah but for the most part its just gonna be exterior and interior mods, nothing engine wise yet. Still gotta get a good feel for the car before I go off modding it you know? Gotta walk before you can run....or speed.

PhilB81

ha ha, the 'slow trickle of money' didn't work for me, not with my parents, and isn't working with my wife either. If I want something, I pretty much had to let it stack up, get it all done and then keep my mouth shut for a while.

Joker: haha don't beg, it shows weakness

Joker4529

For a good 2 minutes I showed weakness, now, I stand victorious

csmeance

Why upgrade to the TL-S tails when you are going to tint them??? It would be pointless to hide them behind tint.

Here would be my list for mods for you, simple but good:
Tint the Windows
TL-S tails OR tint
LED interior Lights and plate lights
Comptech Rear Sway Bar or Progress Sway Bar - affordable and worth it