This community could use an Under the Hood segment, where techincal questions can be asked and answered. In lieu of that, I thought I would post several "reference" threads that many have considered very helpful in their search for optimum performance and longevity for their cars:

http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showth...hreadid=171397

P.S. S2KI is down for maintenance so check back later.

 

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Well, how's about your ride so far? This is your first week with your new 04TL. Congratulations. Wish you enjoy your car.

 

Thx for asking - right neighborly.

I like the car a lot - I had 2000, 2001, and a 2002 Type-S with Comptech header, exhaust, and springs - sweet ride.

The 2004 styling alone did it for me - I drove an Accord EX and could not stand its styling, so i went over to the Acura shop (where I bought 3 TL's and an NSX) and beat up on the GM, and got a very good deal, so I bought it.

Car drives great - I have had no vibrations or problems with the "lousy" EL42's (seems to be some witch hysteria going on there), and I have yet to break 200 miles, so the brakes are still bedding in.

Today, I went back for service, because the steering wheel was off-center to the right - a common complaint as I see from some squawks here - Crown Acura in Richmond is a good shop, and I have my little tricks to keep the techs happy (once had a clutch replaced for free without the SM's knowledge). They had it fixed (likewly adjusted the tie-rod ends rather than pulled the wheel) in under an hour.

I am a former race mechanic, SCCA driver (Lotus 7), degreed EE and mech'l engineer, and do some auto journalism on the side, and am a member of the SAE, so cars are a passion. This one impresses mightily. I love Hondas (see my sig).