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....

 

Welcome to the forum


Move to 3GTL forum.

 

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/

 

Congrats & welcome to the club!

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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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.

 

- 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.

 

Hey 3PUTT, which dealer is this? Are they far from NYC?

 

they are just minutes from either the GWB or the Lincoln Tunnel.
Park Ave Acura http://www.parkaveacura.com
best service department i have experience with....good luck!!

 

I second the swaybar suggestion! And third it... and fourth it. You can't go wrong with it.

 

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?

 

I would try your local Acura dealer!

 

yeah a swaybar is a common car component and any dealer can do it.

 

Thats where i got my TL, do they warranty after you install comptech springs?

 

https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...48&postcount=1

 

Comptech Sway Bar, Intake, Exhaust, in that order if you want all three. And maybe a grounding kit, they do wonders in my experience.

 

How much is the sway bar???

 

little over a hundred bucks...im sure you can find it for cheaper on ebay...i just drove to comptech to buy it, easier that way.

 

THIS MUCH !

 

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.

 

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.

 

no one should pay any money to have the sway bar installed.....It takes hand tools and thirty minutes.

 

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.......

 

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!

 

I just ordered Comtech sway. I cant wait. i think it cost $15 to install this where I take my car.

 

yea thanks DMZ. i'm definitely going to order the sway bar and install it there also.

 

At least!

 

yes...they cover all after market installs purchased from them.
they carry Comptech and AEM.

 

Grounding kits are not worth it in my book.

 

New Driver! :troutslap

 

Wait. Are you guys talking about the OEM ground effects kit (i.e. body kit) or a "grounding kit"?

If the former, then yes.

If the latter, not worth it.