ChrisJ

My name is Chris and I have been an avid car nut for as long as I can remember...I have ALWAYS been a domestic car guy and into straight line performance...I however sold my pride and joy of 7 years on Monday and picked up my toy that night...

I have been the Administrator of ModdedMustangs.com for the past 5+ years...And plan to continue to Admin even though I am now a sellout LOL...

Heres some details on my old ride...

Car made 382/381 with a conservative tune.

This car with come with the XCAL2 that is married to the computer...It is in the box with the USB cable and software...

Mod List
2002 Mustang GT 4.6L 2V
Body/Transmission – 62K
Engine – 30K
Blower – 5K

Engine:
Vortech SQ TRIM(5K miles - Everything is Installed and Tuned)
Modular Powerhouse Boost Pipe w/K&N Filter
Vortech 3.1 pulley (12#'s Preintercooler/10#'s after)
CX Racing 3" Intercooler piping
CX Racing Intercooler
Vortech Mini-Race Bypass
NIB T-Bolt Clamps (26 of them)
90MM Lightning MAF
Lightning Screw in IAT w/pigtail
Professional Product Plenum
75MM BBK TB

Fuel:
FRPP 42# Injectors
SVT Focus Pump (8K miles)

Interior:
Autometer Lunar Electric Fuel Pressure Gauge (With Distro Block for 02+ GT's)
Autometer Lunar Manual Boost Gauge
Autometer Lunar Gauge Cluster (Rare)
Autometer Cluster Pod
Innovate LC1 Wideband with XD-16 Gauge
Autometer tripple pillar pod
Aftermarket Pioneer Headunit (Single DIN no long touchscreen setup) with Metra Adapter so Mach 460 is perfect
Leather interior out of 03 GT (swivel headrests)

Exhaust:
BBK Ceramic Coated Longtubes
BBK O/R X-Pipe
Magnapack Catback
Rearend:
3.73 Gears
LPW Diff Girdle

Suspension:
Summit Tubular Upper and Lower Control Arms
Steeda Comp Lowering Springs
Steeda Strut Tower Brace
Blue Oval Full Length SFC

Transmission:
Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter
Spec 2+ Clutch

Exterior:
17” DD Black Bullitts
Nitto NT05’s (255/45/17 – 315/35/17) 80% left
Tinted Tail Lights
mach 1 chin spoiler
mach 1 grill delete
billet shifter ball
billet hvac knobs
ModdedMustangs Stickers in 1/4 Windows (LOL)

Not Installed:
Autometer Lunar Electric Oil Pressure Gauge (NIB)
Steeda Double Hook Quadrant (NIB)
Steeda Firewall Adjuster (NIB)










Its a 2008 Acura TL Type-S



I got the car for a damn good price...I paid sub $24K with the warranty and such...

Car has 40K miles on it and no issues whats so ever...

I also got a 100K mile 7 year bumper to bumper warranty with tire/rim kicker package...

No complaints at all on this car...While I loved my mustang a 4 door car is more practical for me...Plus I pocketed over $10K on the sell of my car...

So far I love this car...Its fun to drive...It rides good...Its alot of fun...Now to figure out how to work all the buttons and such...First goal is to get the bluetooth to sync with my droid...

I am a tech nerd by trade...I was in the USAF at Langley AFB, VA from 2003 - 2007 and Reserve from 2007 - 2011...Now I work for the Army as a Network Administrator / System Administrator...

Look forward to learning all I can about my new car...

Thanks
Chris

ChrisJ

I will get better pictures once I can clay bar, autoglym HD, and some good ole fashioned porter cable action...

Aman

Welcome to AcuraZine! There's a huge amount of info here, I think you'll enjoy your stay.

Nice Mustang. I've never been a huge fan of that generation, but your car is making me reconsider. Looks like a very well-kept example.

I bet you're taking quite the hits from ModdedMustang about selling your car for a FWD Honda, haha. Did you get the AT or MT?

Take a look around the site, there's a heck of a lot more to AZ than Acuras. Sounds like you might be interested in the Wash & Wax section as well.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

welcome!

i bet you miss the power, but the interior makes up for it!

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

Welcome and congrats Chris!

I've never been a huge Mustang fan but your's is cleanly executed. There are a few members here with modded Mustangs and I believe one or two have GT500s. You can always venture into "Car Talk" to see what other cars people have.

Any reason why you gave up the Mustang for the TL-S? Needed the extra doors?

Any plans for the TL-S? Since you're not new to the car forum scene you know your wallet is going to become light.

ChrisJ

I got the auto...I like it though...I couldnt find a MT anywhere within 250 miles so I went with what I knew I wanted...

Eh the power is missed but the mustang was just a brute...The TLS seems lot more refined and just as fun to drive...

I have a 2 year old son and getting him and out of the car was starting to get troublesome...I work the Army so I do some traveling from time to time and would like to be able to take my own car rather then getting a rental...

Nothing is really on the list for the car other then getting the windows tinted and driving it...The car has a nice warranty on it as it is a Certified Pre-Owned and I would rather not void it right off the bat like I did the mustang...

The ModdedMustang community is actually easy going and they know that I have owned 7 or so mustangs and will pick up a toy in the next 3 years...Probably another fox with a mod mill...

I am going to have to check out the detailing section...

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

I hear you man, family first! I've been considering getting rid of the TL for a S2000 but I can't give up my backseats, and I don't even have kids!

And thank you for your service

Aman

ChrisJ

No worries...Thanks

We also have a 07 Jeep GC Limited with the hemi and all the buttons...Before that we had an 06 Jeep SRT8 GC...My wife changes cars about once a year and I change about once every 7 years...

ACE32TL

iTrader: (3)

man that was a nice mustang! Good choice on your TL-S though, im sure you'll enjoy it.

myron

iTrader: (4)

nice TL and the mustang is great too. Was never into domestics but that body cobra is one sweet car and I definitely turn my head when I see one. Welcome to the site

ChrisJ

I think I will...

Yea the termi's are ridiculous...

vp55

iTrader: (6)

Congrats on the S!

Do you miss driving a manual after 7 years and going to auto?

TVL65

CONGRATS! I have a 07' TLS and it is great on driving trips. Sometimes I drive up to rochester NY for work & I enjoy taking it.

ChrisJ

Yea I have ALOT of time on my hands...lol

We still have our jeep for long trips like when we go to Burlington New Jersey and Louisville KY...We may take this cat this year though...

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Hi Chris-nice previous ride. Join our Type S Social Group here.

princelybug

iTrader: (16)

Welcome and congrats!

DaChef320

iTrader: (1)

welcome to Azine NBP FTMFW!!! ohhh yea Congratz!

Dave6265

Welcome, and thank you for your service.

badazzTL-S

Welcome Chris!! Another VA TL-S. Congrats on the purchase!! That was indeed a good deal. There is always things going on this area as far as meets and gatherings, be sure to check the regional forum!

08A-SPEC

iTrader: (3)

love your TLS!!

ChrisJ

Ok will do thanks...

Thanks...

Thanks...I love this car...Its alot of fun...Its ALOT different then the mustang...Miss the power of the mustang but do not miss the ride or noise of the mustang...

No worries...Thanks

Will do...Hopefully will be able to meet up with some people this summer...

Thanks I do too!

JackSampson

iTrader: (2)

I'm confused how someone can do a 180 like that. It's like one day you wake up and say I'm GAY now!!! Oh by the way welcome. lol

ChrisJ

Well I have done everything I wanted with the mustang and I was bored...I have a 2 year old son and plan on adding another child to the family next year and the mustang just wasn't fun for that...I was daily driving the jeep (07 Jeep GC Limited) and the mustang sat in the garage for 9 Months without being drove...So I said screw it...I put an outlandish price on it and a guy from the Navy called and gave me my full asking price...Had the mustang for 7 years and I was just tired of it...I also travel alot for the Army so I need something that I can hop in and drive 500 miles and not have to worry about shredding a belt ETC...

DigitalEmpire22

Welcome to Azine!

Your old Mustang is awesome

Congrats on the Type S, I have AT as well (wanted an MT but had the same problem finding one when I wanted to buy). You tried the paddle shifters/manual automatic mode?

Personally I don't like the paddle shifters but using the hand shifter is kinda liking using a manual

Naw man, this guy just obviously loves cars. It isn't like you have to choose sides, Domestic or Import. You can just like cars in general.

ChrisJ

Yea I played with it...Its not bad and its nice to have...

I have had 7 Mustangs, 3 Transams, 2 Camaros, and 2 Thunderchickens...

I like to change them out after I get bored with them...I have had everything from notchbacks, turbo coupes, elans to LX's and GT's...

1islandparadise

Wow! I just registered on Moddedmustangs a couple weeks ago, because I picked up an 01 Cobra. I LOVE my 07 TL-S but this is my 3rd Mustang. The only reason I let the other two go, is due to deployments in the Army. Needless to say I'm keeping both my babies now...LOL. Your Mustang and TL-S looks great!! Below is a link for DIY's/FAQ's about our 3G TL! Shoot me a pm, if you have any questions about your new ride! I think I may shoot you a couple about my ride!

FAQ for 3G TL Newbies.....

LoveMyTL-S

Congrats on the TL-S and welcome to AZ! Nice to see another mod join from another forum. I'm sure you'll be a great contributor to this one as well. You may want to register her at www.myacura.com. Save your Navi and Radio codes there for safe keeping. Again, welcome!!

~Lefty~

iTrader: (1)

Hey Chris, it's Lefty lol. Good to see ya over here.

ChrisJ

Thats fine ask away...I can tell you most anything you want to know about your moostang...

Will do...Where do I find these codes?

WTF are you doing over here?

For anyone that doesnt know Lefty is one of the mods over at MM as well...LOL

~Lefty~

iTrader: (1)

My RSX...

Was looking at TL's a while back. On top of the Cobra I have an RSX Type-S as my DD.

1islandparadise

There is a small card with the Radio/Navi Code located in the owners manual mini binder (usually located in the glovebox). I've reset mine a few times doing a few bolt on mods and installing a dvd player. I've also saved mine in my cell phone.

ChrisJ

Ah forgot about that...

I will have to look I have everything in the car...

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Welcome Chris-both cars are hot. Join Type S Social Group here.

DarkSithCL

iTrader: (1)

Congrats on the new ride!

That was one bad 'stang bro!

I still miss my 84 1/2 GT

Welcome to AZ... have a blast!

ChrisJ

Joined

Im sure I will miss it...But I will buy another one in the next 5 years or so...All new design in 2014 so I will pick up a 2011 for cheap at that time...

LoveMyTL-S

You should be able to find them on a card in the owners manual or on a sticker on the side of your glove box after you open it. If you can't find it, call your dealer and give them your VIN. They should be able to look it up for you. You'll need those if you ever lose power to the Navi or Radio to log back into them. It's a theft deterant.

ChrisJ

Ok I will write that down...Its at the tint shop right now getting 35% all the way around...

LoveMyTL-S

Nice. I had 20% all around on my old TL-S. The car simply looks awesome with tint. Post up some pics when you get it from the shop........

ChrisJ

The car is filthy...Its getting a mini-detail tonight...About 6 hours of Claybar, Duragloss 105 and autoglym...