Quick N Easy Performance Upgrades
02-22-2005, 06:51 PM
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Quick N Easy Performance Upgrades
just bought a black/black 2005 TL AT.... dam, its a sweet ride.
does nebody have a good quick n easy way to give this baby a few more horses w/o sacrificing warranty? im pretty much a klutz when it comes to fixing up a engine, so i ask for only upgrades that can be easily installed....
does nebody have a good quick n easy way to give this baby a few more horses w/o sacrificing warranty? im pretty much a klutz when it comes to fixing up a engine, so i ask for only upgrades that can be easily installed....
02-23-2005, 01:13 AM
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Check out the 3G garage, there's a lot of easy fixes that you can do for upgrade...
but to answer your question, removing the air intake silencer should help:
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-talk-5/driver-side-seat-replaced-rsx-loaner-85337/
but to answer your question, removing the air intake silencer should help:
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-talk-5/driver-side-seat-replaced-rsx-loaner-85337/
02-23-2005, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by black321
just bought a black/black 2005 TL AT.... dam, its a sweet ride.
does nebody have a good quick n easy way to give this baby a few more horses w/o sacrificing warranty? im pretty much a klutz when it comes to fixing up a engine, so i ask for only upgrades that can be easily installed....
does nebody have a good quick n easy way to give this baby a few more horses w/o sacrificing warranty? im pretty much a klutz when it comes to fixing up a engine, so i ask for only upgrades that can be easily installed....
If your car is brand new, then I wouldn't be so concerned how fast it is untill after the break-in period.
You are breaking it in correctly, aren't you?
The 1st thing you should do however, is get the Comptech sway bar installed IMMEDIATELY.
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02-23-2005, 01:07 PM
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do you have the el42 tires? if you do the best way to improve performance is to replace those with a set of performance tires. adding intake or exhaust will net you a little horsepower but you will not really feel that huge a difference. the sticky tires will increase acceleration, handling and braking.
02-23-2005, 01:17 PM
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- change the air filter with the K&N OEM replacement ($40). https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/patent-law-103497/
- when you are ready to change your oil, change it to Royal Purple 5w30.
- add the wetter water additive to your coolant fron Redline (Royal Purple carries a similar product but i could not find it. got redline instead).
- change tires. i prefer the bigger ones (245/45/17). or bigger wheels and tires (245/40/18). https://acurazine.com/forums/religion-politics-18/psychops-using-heavy-metal-childrens-songs-interrogation-103587/
my dealer sells and installs aftermarket products. when they install it, it is covered under my warranty.
- when you are ready to change your oil, change it to Royal Purple 5w30.
- add the wetter water additive to your coolant fron Redline (Royal Purple carries a similar product but i could not find it. got redline instead).
- change tires. i prefer the bigger ones (245/45/17). or bigger wheels and tires (245/40/18). https://acurazine.com/forums/religion-politics-18/psychops-using-heavy-metal-childrens-songs-interrogation-103587/
my dealer sells and installs aftermarket products. when they install it, it is covered under my warranty.
02-23-2005, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 3PUTT
my dealer sells and installs aftermarket products. when they install it, it is covered under my warranty.
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02-23-2005, 04:32 PM
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Hey 3PUTT, which dealer is this? Are they far from NYC?
Park Ave Acura http://www.parkaveacura.com
best service department i have experience with....good luck!!
02-23-2005, 06:08 PM
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Yanks in '08!
i'm interested in installing the sway bar. even though it may be an easy install i'd rather have a pro do it. does anyone know of a place in the nyc area?
02-23-2005, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by alextclam
i'm interested in installing the sway bar. even though it may be an easy install i'd rather have a pro do it. does anyone know of a place in the nyc area?
02-23-2005, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 3PUTT
- change the air filter with the K&N OEM replacement ($40). https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103497
- when you are ready to change your oil, change it to Royal Purple 5w30.
- add the wetter water additive to your coolant fron Redline (Royal Purple carries a similar product but i could not find it. got redline instead).
- change tires. i prefer the bigger ones (245/45/17). or bigger wheels and tires (245/40/18). https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103587
my dealer sells and installs aftermarket products. when they install it, it is covered under my warranty.
- when you are ready to change your oil, change it to Royal Purple 5w30.
- add the wetter water additive to your coolant fron Redline (Royal Purple carries a similar product but i could not find it. got redline instead).
- change tires. i prefer the bigger ones (245/45/17). or bigger wheels and tires (245/40/18). https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103587
my dealer sells and installs aftermarket products. when they install it, it is covered under my warranty.
02-23-2005, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by alextclam
i'm interested in installing the sway bar. even though it may be an easy install i'd rather have a pro do it. does anyone know of a place in the nyc area?
02-23-2005, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by gsxr60097
How much is the sway bar???
02-23-2005, 09:52 PM
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Aftermarket is somewhat limited for the car, it's still fairly new.
I'd do:
-aftermarket air intake
-custom exhaust after the cats
Might be able to find another 20hp at the wheels.
I'd do:
-aftermarket air intake
-custom exhaust after the cats
Might be able to find another 20hp at the wheels.
02-23-2005, 11:10 PM
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By the way, some dealers might gouge you on the rear sway bar installation. David071 said that Stevens Creek Acura was going to charge him $240 for the sway bar installation so he went to Oakland Acura and had it done for $85 instead.
02-23-2005, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Lokius
Comptech Sway Bar, Intake, Exhaust, in that order if you want all three. And maybe a grounding kit, they do wonders in my experience.
Isn' t the grounding kit like $1000?
What is everyone doing for exhaust? If I make a mod to mine, I want the most power for the least sound difference.......
02-23-2005, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by DMZ
THANKS DMZ!
02-24-2005, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by theactivist
much thanks to DMZ (again)...i went to get my sway bar installed over the weekend. these guys were quick, cheap and great. and the damn ride is much better. no more shaking like a wet dog when i hit a bump in a curve.
THANKS DMZ!
THANKS DMZ!
02-24-2005, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by RhythmAddict
Thats where i got my TL, do they warranty after you install comptech springs?
they carry Comptech and AEM.
02-24-2005, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by PoochaKannInc
Grounding kits are not worth it in my book.
If the former, then yes.
If the latter, not worth it.
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