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Apr 16, 2012 | 09:08 AM

gideon's_test

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New TL Owner

Wednesday I picked up a 2004 TL 6MT (single owner, no accidents) with 75K miles for $13,000.

Over the weekend I removed the clutch slave cylinder damper, installed a braided stainless clutch line, installed a set of Hybrid Racing shifter bushings, and changed the plugs.

Also discovered that the motor mounts were shot, and have ordered a set of XLR8 mounts which should be delivered in a few days.

Future plans include:

Mud flap removal
CT short shifter
Tint
A-Spec suspension
A-Spec body kit
RJV6 J-pipe

I've never owned a V6 with a manual, and it's been a long time since I have had a sedan. Previous cars were a RSX Type-S, Integra GS-R, and a Prelude...Overall, I'm quite pleased with the power and am enjoying the smoothness and quietness, especially as compared to the RSX/Integra...Also was surprised at the handling. I really didn't expect it to handle so decently for a somewhat heavy sedan.

Last edited by gideon's_test; Apr 16, 2012 at 09:18 AM.

Apr 16, 2012 | 11:06 AM

JD TL-S

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Awesome deal

Congrats

Welcome

Let the MODS begin

LOVE WDP

Apr 16, 2012 | 11:07 AM

blkaspec

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Apr 16, 2012 | 11:11 AM

Btros

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Good deal. I also just got a WDP 04. Congrats!

Apr 16, 2012 | 11:18 AM

dschaos

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Congrats and Welcome

Apr 16, 2012 | 11:33 AM

socal3

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How do you like it after the clutch slave cylinder mod?

Apr 16, 2012 | 11:33 AM

CLtotheTL32

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Lots of new WDP owners recently! Excellent choice

Welcome!

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Apr 16, 2012 | 11:35 AM

mY sLOW UA6

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Nice pickup, you got it for a great price.

Apr 16, 2012 | 11:40 AM

justnspace

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Welcome to the Thunder Dome. Bitch

Apr 16, 2012 | 11:55 AM

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gideon's_test

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Thanks for the welcome, guys...

Apr 16, 2012 | 12:36 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by socal3

How do you like it after the clutch slave cylinder mod?

Unfortunately, I have not driven it since the mod (waiting on a replacement positive battery cable). I'll post up my impressions once I get it back on the road (probably by this weekend).

Apr 16, 2012 | 12:38 PM

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Apr 16, 2012 | 01:00 PM

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RaviNJCLs

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Congrats and welcome to the Money Pit.

Apr 16, 2012 | 01:11 PM

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Congrats on the new ride! Look really nice!

Apr 16, 2012 | 02:44 PM

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congrats and welcome

Apr 16, 2012 | 04:51 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32

Lots of new WDP owners recently! Excellent choice

Welcome!

cuz it's the best color!

Apr 16, 2012 | 04:56 PM

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06WDPAspec

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Congrats and Welcome!

Apr 16, 2012 | 05:46 PM

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welcome and congrat FYI our TL doesn't need a tune up up to 105k miles.

Apr 16, 2012 | 06:42 PM

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gideon's_test

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Quote:

Originally Posted by truonghthe

welcome and congrat FYI our TL doesn't need a tune up up to 105k miles.

Yeah, I know. In the past, when waiting till 100K miles I have had plugs take a real liking to aluminum heads..Better safe than sorry..

Apr 16, 2012 | 08:23 PM

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welstd

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Congratulations!

Apr 16, 2012 | 09:52 PM

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Congrats man!

Apr 16, 2012 | 11:42 PM

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Steven Bell

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Congrats Gideon-enjoy your new ride.

Apr 19, 2012 | 06:30 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by socal3

How do you like it after the clutch slave cylinder mod?

Finally got a chance to drive it last night. I was surprised at the difference in the clutch response. How much of this is due to fresh fluid, the braided stainless clutch line or the damper removal, I cannot say, but the clutch feels more responsive than my old RSX Type-S. In fact, clutch engagement is so immediate that I nearly stalled it the first two or three times I started to take off. Takes a bit of getting used to, but removing the damper did achieve what I hoped it would.