New TL owner, Intro/lighting ?
05-04-2011, 10:06 PM
#1
New TL owner, Intro/lighting ?
Hey group, I picked up an 04 6sp TL a few weeks back. Silver, 62K miles, pretty clean. Not new to Hondas, but I am definitely new to Acura and 6 cylinders. I have had an 86 Accord 5sp, 94 Accord 5sp, 00 Prelude 5sp, currently have an 04 CRV 5sp, and now the TL. Also have owned 2 CBR's, and currently own a 919, plus a honda mower! I am digging the TL though I miss my prelude : /
I am really not used to the 6th gear, nor the power of a 6 cylinder, I am used to having to rev the snot out of the engine to hit the peak horsepower range.
I need to snag an owners manaul (car didnt come with one). It is bone stock. I am thinking of few items, but want to search these forums to see what my options are.
I guess my first question would be, what exactly is supposed to illuminate in the car? I know my passenger heated seat light is out, does the mode and cruise light up on the steering wheel? I need to take inventory....hoping I can replace the bulbs myself.
Thinking maybe a spoiler, maybe even and under body spoiler, some sportier pedals, and maybe the acura decal in the front...
Oh, got a little click in my clutch, thinking it is the clutch master cylinder, I had to have that replaced on our CRV. Thankfully the car is covered for ANYTHING by the dealer for 6 months, though I bought it two hours away, not a lot of manuals around my parts.
Sorry for the book...
I am really not used to the 6th gear, nor the power of a 6 cylinder, I am used to having to rev the snot out of the engine to hit the peak horsepower range.
I need to snag an owners manaul (car didnt come with one). It is bone stock. I am thinking of few items, but want to search these forums to see what my options are.
I guess my first question would be, what exactly is supposed to illuminate in the car? I know my passenger heated seat light is out, does the mode and cruise light up on the steering wheel? I need to take inventory....hoping I can replace the bulbs myself.
Thinking maybe a spoiler, maybe even and under body spoiler, some sportier pedals, and maybe the acura decal in the front...
Oh, got a little click in my clutch, thinking it is the clutch master cylinder, I had to have that replaced on our CRV. Thankfully the car is covered for ANYTHING by the dealer for 6 months, though I bought it two hours away, not a lot of manuals around my parts.
Sorry for the book...
05-06-2011, 12:36 PM
#6
if you want more lights, turn the end of the stick you use for turn signals. itll provide some light, but that light wont make it into the car w/o some crafty mirror placement. you can even pull it toward you for even more light.
welcome!!
welcome!!
05-06-2011, 12:46 PM
#8
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Congrats Check out the 3G garage for tons of info. Also register your TL at www.myacura.com in the USA or https://www.myacura.acura.ca/myAcura...ToLoginPage.do in Canada. Save your Navi and Radio codes there. Check for any recalls your TL may need.
05-06-2011, 01:06 PM
#9
Ah, now I feel loved...thanks fellas! Took me a while on the turn signals stalks...
Congrats to you too Htown_TLS... mmm love those rims. Wasnt easy for me finding a manual base, but I waited just like you, glad I did.
Congrats to you too Htown_TLS... mmm love those rims. Wasnt easy for me finding a manual base, but I waited just like you, glad I did.
05-06-2011, 08:10 PM
#13
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From two newbies to another*
Welcome! I just joined today... I purchased my TL this week and wasn't lucky enough to find a clean unmodded 6 spd so I ended up with the auto. Maybe I can trade someone that doesn't want 6 spd anymore lol
Welcome! I just joined today... I purchased my TL this week and wasn't lucky enough to find a clean unmodded 6 spd so I ended up with the auto. Maybe I can trade someone that doesn't want 6 spd anymore lol
05-06-2011, 09:24 PM
#14
Yeah, I waited months looking for the right one. Wasnt in a hurry, so I took my time finding one. Although I have not received the car yet. Its on a truck being delivered as we speak. I should have it by mid next week.
05-06-2011, 09:26 PM
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