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Jun 17, 2011 | 07:52 AM

villasenor.mark

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From: Hoffman Estates, IL

New member and new TL

I just picked up an 08 TL in Carbon Bronze Pearl with 40k and I have absolutely fallen in love with it! It has made my 80 mile/day commute as fun as it possibly could be.

I'm researching into a set of springs to kill some of the body roll... but living in Chicago with the insane winters we have somewhat limits me!

Jun 17, 2011 | 07:57 AM

SharksBreath

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congrats on your pick up. i'd research a set of coilovers, instead of springs. check out the suspension section of the forum and decide for yourself.

post some pics. we love pics.

Jun 17, 2011 | 08:11 AM

villasenor.mark

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SharksBreath

congrats on your pick up. i'd research a set of coilovers, instead of springs. check out the suspension section of the forum and decide for yourself.

post some pics. we love pics.

I would LOVE a set of coilovers, but unfortunately in a new marriage and the terrible chicago roads... it probably wouldn't be a good fit

Jun 17, 2011 | 08:18 AM

Deep n TX

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My Tein S.tech springs seemed to have no effect whatsoever on body roll. Kind of a let down but it's mostly for looks anyway. Listen to Shark he knows his chit mang.

Oh ya CBP ftw pimpin!

Last edited by Deep n TX; Jun 17, 2011 at 08:20 AM. Reason: poop

Jun 17, 2011 | 08:46 AM

SharksBreath

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Originally Posted by villasenor.mark

I would LOVE a set of coilovers, but unfortunately in a new marriage and the terrible chicago roads... it probably wouldn't be a good fit

coilovers can be had anywhere from $600-$1000...you can also check the black market section of the forum. that's where we buy/sell/trade new/used parts. i would DEF get coilovers the first time around. what is your reasoning behind the chicago roads? roads are terrible for a lot of people in a lot of places and we all do just fine with coils.

regarding your fresh marriage, congrats...and read this thread if you fall into the category.

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/bending-truth-just-keep-peace-821882/

Jun 17, 2011 | 08:49 AM

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Congrats and welcome to AZ!

You may want to register her at www.myacura.com. Save your Navi and radio codes there for safe keeping.

Jun 17, 2011 | 10:02 AM

Dat Boi Ralph

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Jun 17, 2011 | 10:27 AM

dr_shoxer

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Congrats and welcome to AZ!

Jun 17, 2011 | 10:30 AM

RealSteiner

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But Welcom to A-ZINE! I'm pretty sure you'll fall in love with this site as much as you love your car.

Jun 17, 2011 | 11:14 AM

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IllSkills88

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Congrats man!!

Jun 17, 2011 | 01:23 PM

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omnuts

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Congrats and welcome

Jun 17, 2011 | 04:14 PM

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Steven Bell

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Welcome Mark-GO BLACKHAWS! (My favorite team)

Jun 18, 2011 | 12:17 AM

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wall e

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congrats in the new whip. Did u buy ur car Muller's? I noticed u lived in Hoffman Estates

Jun 18, 2011 | 12:55 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by villasenor.mark

Congrats and welcome! If you want to get rid of some of the body-roll, look into a rear sway bar first! Progress makes a 24mm/22mm adjustable one which is a SERIOUS upgrade over the whimpy 17mm bar that comes with the car.

Jun 18, 2011 | 11:11 AM

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villasenor.mark

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From: Hoffman Estates, IL

Quote:

Originally Posted by wall e

congrats in the new whip. Did u buy ur car Muller's? I noticed u lived in Hoffman Estates

Yep! I picked it up at Muller's last Monday.

I fall in love with it more each day.

Jun 18, 2011 | 11:17 AM

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AcRightLINY

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Welcome! Prepare to be broke from modding the TL!

Jun 18, 2011 | 12:01 PM

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CBP is a good color. Pics or die.

HTspec 1's might be a good fit and ride adjustable.

Heeltoe has a good suspension write up somewhere on here. There are quite a few mild drop options out there.

Welcome to A-Z

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