My 2005 TL
12-09-2010, 10:47 AM
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I just traded my 07 Civic Si Sedan ASM for a 2005 Acura Tl SSM with Nav. To say I love this car is an understatement. Just wanted to introduce my myself. Great info on this site and hope to contribute.
12-09-2010, 10:53 AM
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I just ordered my zaino kit so I can get that paint gleaming- Thanks for the welcome. Trying hard to avoid the mod bug on this one- mainly focused on getting the PM up to date.
12-09-2010, 10:56 AM
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good luck with that...if you really feel that way, i would steer clear of acurazine.
jk! welcome aboard. there is a wealth of information here, almost any question you have can be answered somewhere in the forum. search is your friend. good luck with the TL!
jk! welcome aboard. there is a wealth of information here, almost any question you have can be answered somewhere in the forum. search is your friend. good luck with the TL!
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12-09-2010, 11:47 AM
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Welcome aboard! Congrats on your TL. SSM is a nice color. Register her at www.myacura.com and save the Navi and Radio codes there for safe keeping.
Congrats on your TL. SSM is a nice color. Register her at www.myacura.com and save the Navi and Radio codes there for safe keeping.
12-09-2010, 11:59 AM
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12-09-2010, 12:26 PM
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I went 15% on the tint- dark enough to still sort of see out when backing up at night.
The torque- oh many its like night and day- i dont think I've even pushed it over a 1/4 throttle yet- I used to have to floor the Si and then nothing would happen until Vtec at 5800rpm.
I have modded every car I have owned so it will just be a matter of time. I like the A-Spec kit. Maybe eventually coilovers. Still not sold on exhaust- kinda like the way the stock tips look.
The torque- oh many its like night and day- i dont think I've even pushed it over a 1/4 throttle yet- I used to have to floor the Si and then nothing would happen until Vtec at 5800rpm.
I have modded every car I have owned so it will just be a matter of time. I like the A-Spec kit. Maybe eventually coilovers. Still not sold on exhaust- kinda like the way the stock tips look.
12-09-2010, 12:30 PM
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Welcome and congrats!The A-Spec kit is the first thing I would recommend so I'm glad you already have your eyes on it. If you are unsure of exhaust, look at the ATLP Base set-up. The tips look like larger stock tips, not circular at all. I have it on my car and I love it.
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Welcome Adam-here's where you join the Silver TL Social Group.
12-09-2010, 10:08 PM
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Welcome aboard, smokyadam! =)
12-13-2010, 09:28 AM
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Alright- had a productive weekend- did the 3x3 tranny flush, radiator flush, power steering flush. waiting for 3rd and 4th pressure sensors to come by ups and will tackle them next weekend. I tell you though- after the tranny flush the shift are quick and precise. Now I am trying to find a set of gunmetal aspec rims or something that looks as good. , aspec lip kit and aspec suspension. Anybody have a vendor that give AZ discounts?
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12-13-2010, 09:36 AM
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AckTL05 can get OEM parts.
rob_acuraoflynnwood can get OEM parts.
OEMacurapartsTim can get OEM parts.
idk about any AZ discounts, but these are 3 people that we all go through here. also, keep an eye out in the black market section. you can save a lot of money buying stuff second hand.
rob_acuraoflynnwood can get OEM parts.
OEMacurapartsTim can get OEM parts.
idk about any AZ discounts, but these are 3 people that we all go through here. also, keep an eye out in the black market section. you can save a lot of money buying stuff second hand.
12-13-2010, 09:40 AM
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yeah if i was going to get aspecs they would be the gunmetals for sure.
it's too bad i have my heart set on something way more expensive...dammit.
it's too bad i have my heart set on something way more expensive...dammit.
12-13-2010, 09:43 AM
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I keep going back and forth- I love a wheel with a lip- and I lean to mesh style on the 3rd gens- but cleaning is a bitch. I was looking at some Axis and TSW- but would want to do staggard 18's- I may just get the suspension and lip kit for now and hold off.
12-13-2010, 10:09 AM
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Welcome! Always nice to see another Pinellas county member on here! I have the same car as you but it's an 06. You are really gonna love it. How difficult was the coolant flush? Did you drain the radiator and engine block? I will be doing my tranny flush and pressure switches too next week. I am hoping it will not be too much of a PITA.
12-13-2010, 10:14 AM
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I hate to say it but I had the dealer do it because I dont have a garage space to work in- I watched them do it and they actually just lift the car and put it in gear instead of driving it around for the 3x3- Crown gave me a pretty good deal on all three. They used an evac machine for PS and Coolant. If you want to get together for the pressure switch install let me know- I am a little hesitant on that one and it would be good to have a second set of eyes.
12-18-2010, 02:07 PM
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A-Specs ftw! Congrats!
12-18-2010, 05:36 PM
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Havent got the suspension on yet-maybe next week. I am waiting for my redline to come in to do the switches- it should be here by Monday. I have family in for xmas- so I am thinking the week of new years if that works for you- we could use the warehouse at my work.
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Ok here is an update- Like all my rides- the mod bug has struck- These are after a 6 hour zaino clay bar session- I put the suspension on last weekend and am getting it aligned- will take more pics when I get it back. In the next few weeks Aspec lip goes on and then, and then and then................
01-04-2011, 10:36 AM
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They are the painted silver/black chrome looking wheels- They match perfectly with the type S tails. Stock wheels were traded for these.
Always tell myself I will stop- jpipe and exhaust are prob next after lip kit.
Always tell myself I will stop- jpipe and exhaust are prob next after lip kit.
01-04-2011, 10:59 AM
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Looking good man! The drop and A-Spec kit will drastically change the whole look of the car. I'm looking forward to pictures 
01-04-2011, 04:26 PM
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Damn dude you're making some real progress pretty fast. The A-Spec kit will seriously make your TL look like a different car.
I desperately need to get the 3x3 flush and sensors done.
I desperately need to get the 3x3 flush and sensors done.
