Noob to modding/tuning. HELP!
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Noob to modding/tuning. HELP!
What's up guys..just recently purchased my 2007 type s AT in arctic blue and desperately want to modify it! I know nothing about modding for performance or looks I've been scouring through the threads and really need some advice. The first thing I want to do is lower the car and get better suspension. I had a 05 tsx prior to this one and when I put on after market wheels and tires it seemed like it didn't ride as smooth. I found what wheels and tires I want..
http://www.wheelsnext.com/default.cf...=Black%20Gloss
After that I'd like to get the front grill painted all black also paint the calipers? I Probly won't be able to do it myself either which will cost even more.
Any suggestions? And what do you guys think of the wheels? Any input on what I should do for it that's worked out for you guys will be helpful..I'm looking for performance parts as well as cosmetic! Thanks in advance
http://www.wheelsnext.com/default.cf...=Black%20Gloss
After that I'd like to get the front grill painted all black also paint the calipers? I Probly won't be able to do it myself either which will cost even more.
Any suggestions? And what do you guys think of the wheels? Any input on what I should do for it that's worked out for you guys will be helpful..I'm looking for performance parts as well as cosmetic! Thanks in advance
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welcome to the site, instead of painting you should try plastic dip since they are not permanent because if you don't like it you can remove them later, for the caliper you can use high temp paint to spray them. I don't feel too much about the wheels but as long as you like it then I would say its a go.
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Welcome to the forum!
The wheels you picked aren't a bad start. Hope you are going to choose the 19x8 or 19x9.5 at least. Changing any suspension part on a car especially bigger wheels, the car will never ride the same as stock, but with the right combo you can get it so what close. Since you are going to lower this car I would suggest coilovers. Go with either ISC N1's or Tein Street Advance as both offer pretty nice ride comfort. As far as painting the grill look into Plasti Dip. It is a rubberized coating that can simply be peeled off it you don't like it and it doesn't harm the paint. To paint the calipers, it will be a little bit of work, but you can surely do it yourself. There is a thread somewhere on here on how to paint the Brembos the Type S comes with. Also take a look through some progress threads in the photo gallery as well as one of the stickied threads in the Tires/Wheels section. There are quite a few pages of what rims people a rolling with as well as their specs. I can't really give the best advice as far as performance for the car as I have not researched it much myself, but most people will do a lot of exhaust work such as a J pipe, pre cat deletes, and catback to squeeze out some more ponies. Just take your time, read the information people have supplied on here and always remember to search. Happy modding!
The wheels you picked aren't a bad start. Hope you are going to choose the 19x8 or 19x9.5 at least. Changing any suspension part on a car especially bigger wheels, the car will never ride the same as stock, but with the right combo you can get it so what close. Since you are going to lower this car I would suggest coilovers. Go with either ISC N1's or Tein Street Advance as both offer pretty nice ride comfort. As far as painting the grill look into Plasti Dip. It is a rubberized coating that can simply be peeled off it you don't like it and it doesn't harm the paint. To paint the calipers, it will be a little bit of work, but you can surely do it yourself. There is a thread somewhere on here on how to paint the Brembos the Type S comes with. Also take a look through some progress threads in the photo gallery as well as one of the stickied threads in the Tires/Wheels section. There are quite a few pages of what rims people a rolling with as well as their specs. I can't really give the best advice as far as performance for the car as I have not researched it much myself, but most people will do a lot of exhaust work such as a J pipe, pre cat deletes, and catback to squeeze out some more ponies. Just take your time, read the information people have supplied on here and always remember to search. Happy modding!
#4
2014 Jeep SRT
Did you mean kinetic blue pearl? The Type-S didn't come in arctic blue.
I'm not a fan of those wheels. Very tacky IMO.
I'm not a fan of those wheels. Very tacky IMO.
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Welcome to the forum!
The wheels you picked aren't a bad start. Hope you are going to choose the 19x8 or 19x9.5 at least. Changing any suspension part on a car especially bigger wheels, the car will never ride the same as stock, but with the right combo you can get it so what close. Since you are going to lower this car I would suggest coilovers. Go with either ISC N1's or Tein Street Advance as both offer pretty nice ride comfort. As far as painting the grill look into Plasti Dip. It is a rubberized coating that can simply be peeled off it you don't like it and it doesn't harm the paint. To paint the calipers, it will be a little bit of work, but you can surely do it yourself. There is a thread somewhere on here on how to paint the Brembos the Type S comes with. Also take a look through some progress threads in the photo gallery as well as one of the stickied threads in the Tires/Wheels section. There are quite a few pages of what rims people a rolling with as well as their specs. I can't really give the best advice as far as performance for the car as I have not researched it much myself, but most people will do a lot of exhaust work such as a J pipe, pre cat deletes, and catback to squeeze out some more ponies. Just take your time, read the information people have supplied on here and always remember to search. Happy modding!
The wheels you picked aren't a bad start. Hope you are going to choose the 19x8 or 19x9.5 at least. Changing any suspension part on a car especially bigger wheels, the car will never ride the same as stock, but with the right combo you can get it so what close. Since you are going to lower this car I would suggest coilovers. Go with either ISC N1's or Tein Street Advance as both offer pretty nice ride comfort. As far as painting the grill look into Plasti Dip. It is a rubberized coating that can simply be peeled off it you don't like it and it doesn't harm the paint. To paint the calipers, it will be a little bit of work, but you can surely do it yourself. There is a thread somewhere on here on how to paint the Brembos the Type S comes with. Also take a look through some progress threads in the photo gallery as well as one of the stickied threads in the Tires/Wheels section. There are quite a few pages of what rims people a rolling with as well as their specs. I can't really give the best advice as far as performance for the car as I have not researched it much myself, but most people will do a lot of exhaust work such as a J pipe, pre cat deletes, and catback to squeeze out some more ponies. Just take your time, read the information people have supplied on here and always remember to search. Happy modding!
Wheelsnext.com and those are the only ones I kind of liked.
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Suzuka Master
20's! oh no!
#7
Here's a helpful thread on plasti dip: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/plasti-dip-painted-grill-804442/
It's probably the easiest mod you can do. Just remember to put 5 coats on and wait 10-15 minutes between coats.
It's probably the easiest mod you can do. Just remember to put 5 coats on and wait 10-15 minutes between coats.
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Here's a helpful thread on plasti dip: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=804442
It's probably the easiest mod you can do. Just remember to put 5 coats on and wait 10-15 minutes between coats.
It's probably the easiest mod you can do. Just remember to put 5 coats on and wait 10-15 minutes between coats.
Haha I'm not putting 20's on them, I was stupid for saying that especially since I wanted to lower car.
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I was looking at TSW a while back and shyed away because even with a +30 offset you would still need to run spacers to clear brembo brakes.
For the price look at ron jon wheels and some others.
If you can put fear aside, working on your own car is not that bad. Common tools, patience, research and trial and error is how we all started.
Good luck with the new ride.
For the price look at ron jon wheels and some others.
If you can put fear aside, working on your own car is not that bad. Common tools, patience, research and trial and error is how we all started.
Good luck with the new ride.
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I was looking at TSW a while back and shyed away because even with a +30 offset you would still need to run spacers to clear brembo brakes.
For the price look at ron jon wheels and some others.
If you can put fear aside, working on your own car is not that bad. Common tools, patience, research and trial and error is how we all started.
Good luck with the new ride.
For the price look at ron jon wheels and some others.
If you can put fear aside, working on your own car is not that bad. Common tools, patience, research and trial and error is how we all started.
Good luck with the new ride.
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Thank you for your answer! Come to think of it if I lowered the car 20's def wouldn't work out you're right. As far as calipers go..would I just use the stock calipers or buy different ones? I just hope the suspension doesn't effect me that much. My tsx was a very bumpy ride which is too bad cause I didn't really want to put wheels on my TL now. I will do the calipers first then add the coilovers. I will post before and after pics as well, thank you! Any other modding advice please let me know!
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I haven't really heard of TSW being poor quality. Just that they don't fit our Brembo's.
There is a "these wheels fit brembo's" thread in wheels forum you may wanna check out those before making a purchase.
I will sell you my raven black with machined face ronjon Legends 18x8 +32 with oem TPMS 235/40/18 Conti DW.
I am looking at an oem wheel in 19x8 that I want to pursue.
There is a "these wheels fit brembo's" thread in wheels forum you may wanna check out those before making a purchase.
I will sell you my raven black with machined face ronjon Legends 18x8 +32 with oem TPMS 235/40/18 Conti DW.
I am looking at an oem wheel in 19x8 that I want to pursue.
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I haven't really heard of TSW being poor quality. Just that they don't fit our Brembo's.
There is a "these wheels fit brembo's" thread in wheels forum you may wanna check out those before making a purchase.
I will sell you my raven black with machined face ronjon Legends 18x8 +32 with oem TPMS 235/40/18 Conti DW.
I am looking at an oem wheel in 19x8 that I want to pursue.
There is a "these wheels fit brembo's" thread in wheels forum you may wanna check out those before making a purchase.
I will sell you my raven black with machined face ronjon Legends 18x8 +32 with oem TPMS 235/40/18 Conti DW.
I am looking at an oem wheel in 19x8 that I want to pursue.
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Just cleaned today.
If you WANT to use spacers then the TSW may not be a bad choice. At least not for manufacturer. Depends which style.
You need to find a theme or way to go on modding. I found alot of cool ideas just by wandering around through here for a while. Get an idea and search it. Some can be cheap/free with some of your labor. Others can be spending and require tool and machine access.
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do not buy wheels from wheels next they will take 2 months to get there, FYI those wheels aren't bad if you like them then get em just gotta run spacers. but 20's are a no get some 19's
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welcome to the site, instead of painting you should try plastic dip since they are not permanent because if you don't like it you can remove them later, for the caliper you can use high temp paint to spray them. I don't feel too much about the wheels but as long as you like it then I would say its a go.
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OP, congrats on the car, but you need to slow way down with the modding for a second.
You need to have an overall look for the car that you want and from there you buy parts. Don't buy individual parts and expect them to flow well on the car when installed.
I'm not trying to be a dick, rather just trying to save your some time and money. Impulse buying isn't the way to mod a car.
And since you posted them, those wheels are
You need to have an overall look for the car that you want and from there you buy parts. Don't buy individual parts and expect them to flow well on the car when installed.
I'm not trying to be a dick, rather just trying to save your some time and money. Impulse buying isn't the way to mod a car.
And since you posted them, those wheels are
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You're def right about not rushing into Anyrhjng..I've been doing my research the last couple weeks and this is what ive been leaning towards..any suggestions or comments I'm open to anything in general..it would really help me!
K&N KN 69-0021TB Cold Air Intake Kit 69 Series Typhoon
Acura TL 07 08 2007 2008 Type S Hood Molding Front Bumper
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140799009294?redirect=mobile
H&R Street Performance Coilovers Acura TL Type S 6cyl 07-08
H&R sway bars
Really want these wheels..but don't think I'll be able to..cost issue..if anyone has these they want to sell let me know haha.
https://www.wheelstudio.com/view-whe...ll/vehicle-all
These are the wheels I'm leaning towards as the tsw's were no good with this car
https://www.wheelstudio.com/view-whe...ll/vehicle-all
I was going to do 19" wheels too in case anyone was wondering what size I was going with
And for exhaust I saw these worked best..
RV6 V3 Long Tube J-pipe & HFPC Combo vs the xlr8 j-pipe? Any suggestions which to go with..?
And lastly vis carbon fiber hood
http://www.andysautosport.com/acura/...ds/vis_racing/
Let me know what you guys think/suggestions
K&N KN 69-0021TB Cold Air Intake Kit 69 Series Typhoon
Acura TL 07 08 2007 2008 Type S Hood Molding Front Bumper
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140799009294?redirect=mobile
H&R Street Performance Coilovers Acura TL Type S 6cyl 07-08
H&R sway bars
Really want these wheels..but don't think I'll be able to..cost issue..if anyone has these they want to sell let me know haha.
https://www.wheelstudio.com/view-whe...ll/vehicle-all
These are the wheels I'm leaning towards as the tsw's were no good with this car
https://www.wheelstudio.com/view-whe...ll/vehicle-all
I was going to do 19" wheels too in case anyone was wondering what size I was going with
And for exhaust I saw these worked best..
RV6 V3 Long Tube J-pipe & HFPC Combo vs the xlr8 j-pipe? Any suggestions which to go with..?
And lastly vis carbon fiber hood
http://www.andysautosport.com/acura/...ds/vis_racing/
Let me know what you guys think/suggestions
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Don't buy that intake; I have it and it's WAY too loud and obnoxious. I hate it.
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I bought the the DC sport intake and the V3 j-pipe. The performance is noticeable and coupled with a mid-muffler delete, the sound is awesome.
The intake sound also compliments the exhaust nicely.
I just purchased some tein s.techs, I'll let you know how those fare out.
The intake sound also compliments the exhaust nicely.
I just purchased some tein s.techs, I'll let you know how those fare out.
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I would look into the AEM V2 intake. A lot of members have it.
As for exhaust, Comptech only made one exhaust for the TL IIRC; it was designed for the 04-06 Base. It has a single circular exhaust tip, pretty bland and understated for the amount you're paying.
Look at the ATLP Quad Exhaust or the XLR8 Exhaust since both were designed exclusively for the TL-S.
Go to heeltoeauto.com to look at other parts for the car. Remember not to rush into anything!
As for exhaust, Comptech only made one exhaust for the TL IIRC; it was designed for the 04-06 Base. It has a single circular exhaust tip, pretty bland and understated for the amount you're paying.
Look at the ATLP Quad Exhaust or the XLR8 Exhaust since both were designed exclusively for the TL-S.
Go to heeltoeauto.com to look at other parts for the car. Remember not to rush into anything!
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Make sure you think hard before modding, and I hope you are handy/have good people to do it. I modded my E36 BMW a lot (coilovers, bumpers, rims etc. etc.) - never rode the same afterwards, it was very harsh, although it looked nice.
just my 0.02 cents. especially with a nice factory car like the TL-S
just my 0.02 cents. especially with a nice factory car like the TL-S
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Make sure you think hard before modding, and I hope you are handy/have good people to do it. I modded my E36 BMW a lot (coilovers, bumpers, rims etc. etc.) - never rode the same afterwards, it was very harsh, although it looked nice.
just my 0.02 cents. especially with a nice factory car like the TL-S
just my 0.02 cents. especially with a nice factory car like the TL-S
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Intake: modify ur stock box
I will be selling my type s shocks with h&r sport springs soon pretty cheap.
I really like my progress rear sway bar did it same time as springs.
I have rv6 j pipe and try dual exhaust and love it. I left my stock cats on and it has a nice grumble when u let off gas pedal.
Led interior lights, led DRL, HID fog lights, send headlights to AckTL05 or jnc, plastidip, kp technologies window roll up module, there are tons of mods u can do that 1 at a time are inexpensive.
I did intake box while had bumper off for fogs and drl mods saved time.
I am keeping rims as of now. I decided to get coils instead if different rims.
Good luck to you, try to have a plan and only buy shit once. Otherwise it is frusterating and expensive, buy some tools and a manual and do ur own work. It is way more rewarding in the end.
I will be selling my type s shocks with h&r sport springs soon pretty cheap.
I really like my progress rear sway bar did it same time as springs.
I have rv6 j pipe and try dual exhaust and love it. I left my stock cats on and it has a nice grumble when u let off gas pedal.
Led interior lights, led DRL, HID fog lights, send headlights to AckTL05 or jnc, plastidip, kp technologies window roll up module, there are tons of mods u can do that 1 at a time are inexpensive.
I did intake box while had bumper off for fogs and drl mods saved time.
I am keeping rims as of now. I decided to get coils instead if different rims.
Good luck to you, try to have a plan and only buy shit once. Otherwise it is frusterating and expensive, buy some tools and a manual and do ur own work. It is way more rewarding in the end.
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