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Bro congrats on the 3rd gen. Love you Drive to Five page pretty epic in all honesty. Your doing something that I have wanted to do for many years. I will be there one day
Tyson, are you trying to scoop up EVERY model!???
when are you gonna start on the SUVs?!?!?! lol
Haha, I'm working on it! SLX is on the list next. They are pretty elusive - clean ones are as tough to find as a TL 6-speed.
Originally Posted by thoiboi
Gotta catch them all!!! Awesome addition to the family of already awesome cars
Thanks!!
Originally Posted by 314_04TL
Bro congrats on the 3rd gen. Love you Drive to Five page pretty epic in all honesty. Your doing something that I have wanted to do for many years. I will be there one day
Thanks for following, it's been a fun ride. I've been daily driving the ILX for 5 years and it's just time for something a little bigger with more power.
Originally Posted by Jakes_tl
You choose the right TL to add to your stable!
That's for sure, I've loved these TL's since they first came out.
welcome and congrats!! bummer it's not a black interior but still a great find with one owner!
not sure if you're the type to mod or not, but if you do, here are the "almost necessary" 6mt TL upgrades you should do:
- gm synchromesh friction modified transmission fluid...makes the car shift like butter and can even solve the 3rd gear popping out issue (if you have it). i replaced the fluid right when i bought my car new because it makes it that much better
- slave cylinder check valve delete...almost makes the car shift like a normal car (huge thread on how to do it...free mod)
- hybrid racing shifter bushings...tightens up the slop in the shift knob
- comptech short shifter and heavy weight shift knob...makes shifts crisper and more precise
also if you want the aspec lip kit (highly recommended for aesthetics) you should get it asap because they've already been discontinued and are nearly sold out completely. most colors don't even have all options available any more
I had to look up the SLX, I'd never heard of it before. Not sure I've every seen one either. Good luck on your search!!
Haha, it's nothing special, the SLX was just a rebadged Trooper but in a weird way I still feel like I need one to complete the 90's collection.
Originally Posted by sockr1
not sure if you're the type to mod or not, but if you do, here are the "almost necessary" 6mt TL upgrades you should do:
This is VERY helpful - thank you! As for 3rd gear - actually the prior owner gave me some records on that. It was already worked on twice, and there appears to be no current issue with it. That's a good recommendation on the synchromesh. I really want the A-Spec kit - did not know it had been discontinued. I also need to pick up a new / extra set of floor mats before they get discontinued. Thanks again for the tips.
Originally Posted by TacoBello
you need a bigger garage now!!
Not yet! At the house I have room for 6 cars in one garage, and 1 in the other. So right now I have room for all 7 indoors!
Congrats on the buy. Can't believe how many cars you have though! Does it not become a pain to maintain them all?
I think I would be completely content with a slick DD like the 3G TL and a track/garage queen like an AP1/AP2 or a 3G Prelude. Btw, what year and model is the middle right brown Acura sedan?
Yes! Love the GS-R. That has 239,000 miles on it and is bone stock.
Originally Posted by truonghthe
Glad to have you back Tyson. Good old day from A-L.com I hope this bring back memory.
Yes, I remember that G2 sedan from your signature. It's good to keep running into you afer all these years.
Originally Posted by 03max6spd
jesus how much is your insurance for all of those cars!
$1,300 every 6 months for 7 cars. That's full coverage on NSX, TL, ILX, and liability only on everything else.
Originally Posted by treal512
Congrats on the buy. Can't believe how many cars you have though! Does it not become a pain to maintain them all? I think I would be completely content with a slick DD like the 3G TL and a track/garage queen like an AP1/AP2 or a 3G Prelude. Btw, what year and model is the middle right brown Acura sedan?
I keep an Excel maintenance spreadsheet on every car. Otherwise I would never be able to remember what was done to each one, and when. Luckily the bulk of the miles go on the ILX which is extremely easy to maintain. 0W20 oil changes every 9,000 miles. In 194,000 miles the only unexpected mechanical failure was having the original starter go out last week.
The Legend coupe is on its 7th timing belt, 4th windshield, 3rd alternator, but original engine, transmission, and clutch at 552,000 miles. I've had it since 95,000 miles in 2003. That's the car you asked about from the pic.
Post on my blog where I featured the garage (pre-TL):
Yes! Love the GS-R. That has 239,000 miles on it and is bone stock.
Yes, I remember that G2 sedan from your signature. It's good to keep running into you afer all these years.
$1,300 every 6 months for 7 cars. That's full coverage on NSX, TL, ILX, and liability only on everything else.
I keep an Excel maintenance spreadsheet on every car. Otherwise I would never be able to remember what was done to each one, and when. Luckily the bulk of the miles go on the ILX which is extremely easy to maintain. 0W20 oil changes every 9,000 miles. In 194,000 miles the only unexpected mechanical failure was having the original starter go out last week.
The Legend coupe is on its 7th timing belt, 4th windshield, 3rd alternator, but original engine, transmission, and clutch at 552,000 miles. I've had it since 95,000 miles in 2003. That's the car you asked about from the pic.
Post on my blog where I featured the garage (pre-TL):
Congrats again Tyson on the KBB 6MT. Sorry the peer pressure finally got to you
Every time I see that Aztec gsr I wish I'd still had mine..but ohh well..was fun while I had it. The type-s filled that void well.
welcome and congrats!! bummer it's not a black interior but still a great find with one owner!
not sure if you're the type to mod or not, but if you do, here are the "almost necessary" 6mt TL upgrades you should do:
- gm synchromesh friction modified transmission fluid...makes the car shift like butter and can even solve the 3rd gear popping out issue (if you have it). i replaced the fluid right when i bought my car new because it makes it that much better
- slave cylinder check valve delete...almost makes the car shift like a normal car (huge thread on how to do it...free mod)
- hybrid racing shifter bushings...tightens up the slop in the shift knob
- comptech short shifter and heavy weight shift knob...makes shifts crisper and more precise
also if you want the aspec lip kit (highly recommended for aesthetics) you should get it asap because they've already been discontinued and are nearly sold out completely. most colors don't even have all options available any more
enjoy!
Thread creep warning...
Interesting advice sockr1, I just purchased a 2006 TL 6-Speed, which obviously is the year before the TL-S models were released. My question is, does the above advice apply to earlier TL 6-Speed models?
Interesting advice sockr1, I just purchased a 2006 TL 6-Speed, which obviously is the year before the TL-S models were released. My question is, does the above advice apply to earlier TL 6-Speed models?
Congrats again Tyson on the KBB 6MT. Sorry the peer pressure finally got to you
Every time I see that Aztec gsr I wish I'd still had mine..but ohh well..was fun while I had it. The type-s filled that void well.
Definitely. It's funny how many ways our 'automotive paths' have crossed over the years. Jumping from one collector Honda to the next, I guess!
Originally Posted by fclegendland
Looking good , Tyson! Keep that collection growing.
Thanks Alan! You know I will.
Originally Posted by Flyer92
Congrats and luv what you're doing with the garage!
I appreciate that. It's been a labor of love, and it's not finished yet. Thinking longer term, I want to do some kind of custom flooring, an audio system, and some classy leather seating. Oh and a glass case to display some of my brochures and literature. My dad said he'd help me build something like that.
Originally Posted by 03max6spd
if it were in the budget would you get the new NSX?
Probably. It's a sweet ride and I got the chance to put about 40 miles on one last October. But I do with it were offered with a clutch pedal.
Actually just got home from 3 days in Vegas at an "NSX WestFest" event. We had about 60 cars, several of which were the new 2017s.
Funny how you mention the new nsx Tyson. I drop my RL off for service at local acura dealer so my son took me on a short trip to show room floor and the sale man trying get us buy a new car, my son say he doesnt want any of them the saleman asked why. he said "because they are all too slow" the sale man asked "which one is fast then?" he then pointing out the window....... well lets pics do all the talking lololol
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