LockDots

Hey guys,

First off let me apologize if the answer is easily out there and I'm clearly missing it. I tried sifting through the slew of search results but couldn't get a solid definition of whether or not I have a technology package.

I recently (last week) picked up an '08 Diamond White Pearl TL with black interior. I absolutely love the car. Big change from my E36. I'm trying to plan out iPod/iPhone and Sirius integration. What I think I want to install is the Dice Electronics MediaBridge. I checked the compatability on their website and it says that it will not work if my car has a technology package.

How can I tell if I have a technology package or not? What I do know is that I have a touch screen navigation, 6 disc mp3/dvd audio changer, xm tuner (not activated but is present), and aux in port in the center console.

Help a noob out please?

Thanks in advance!

LockDots

excuse my bad manners, Here's Nessie

erdoc48

When I bought mine (06), they just asked if I wanted Navi or not- I don't think it was called a tech package- the only options were +/- navi and +/- 6MT vs. 5AT. If it was a technology package, the only addition was the navigation.

AirForceFX

If I remember correctly, the TL was not listed with a Technology Package. The two identifiers were Base and Type-S.

TheChamp531

iTrader: (3)

Dealers would say "Technology" package just so it sounded good. The difference is Navigation or not. The 07-08 Type-S came fully loaded.

So you basically have the "Tech Package" or "Fully loaded" options.

UA6~RBP

TL's prior to 2009 didn't have a factory "Tech Package". You basically had the choice between Base, A-Spec, or Type-S ('07/08) with 5AT or 6SPD with or without Summer Tires. They didn't offer the Tech Package until 2009+ models of the TL. If you have the navigation, chances are you fit the bill for the quote-on-quote 'tech' package.

Bearcat94

As mentioned no "Tech Package".

It's either Base, Base w/Navi or Type-S (choice of MT or AT and Summer Tires).

One easy way to see the trim packages offered is here: http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/...arch=&ListAll=


Click the 'Door/Version' drop down and there is a list of trim packages offered.

LockDots

Awesome stuff, thanks a bunch guys. Good to see a good crowd here I really appreciate it. I guess I'll order up my stuff after all!

I'll post walkthroughs/DIYs when I get to doing it.

Will1688

beautiful car!

r1enthusiast

question? isnt the tech package that I was told came with my 06 have the ability to control climate radio phone and mostly everything else with voice operation? Nav is nav, Base is base and I was told tech package is nav and bluetooth and everything else I listed

truonghthe

^^^^every TL came with blue tooth, with the base TL the only option was Navi which cost you extra $2000-$2500 when bought new. TL-S came fully loaded with no option except for color and tran choice between AT/MT if you choose to build it when buying new. The voice recognition and interact ONLY available with NAVI.

r1enthusiast

cool thanks for the info

ttribe

Along the lines of what's already been said - there was no "Tech Package" for the 3G TL. If you have Nav, you have everything that was available on this car in terms of technology.

spaceboy

after seeing the pix of ur car, that leads me to another question. are the rims on ur car only available for 07~08 base model?

LockDots

I'm not sure but I've only seen them on other '08s. I was originally thinking of replacing them but I've grown (very quicly) to love them.

truonghthe

yes that wheel is available only for the 07-08 base the wheel made by Alcoa.

r1enthusiast

i agreed with this post when you wrote it but did not realize that you only specified bluetooth, did the base model have voice control?

csmeance

TL came in 3 trims:

1. Base -> This had bluetooth connection for Hands free, ELS sound
2. Base W/ Nav -> This has the navigation system with VOICE CONTROL to tell the car to raise/lower the A/C, ask the time, set a destination, etc.
3. TL-S -> Comes with nav and everything, only option was Auto Or Manual