What were your "inexpensive" mods?
01-30-2009, 09:57 AM
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Nokya Yellow Fogs $20 in headlights
LED License plate lights $20
Pinstripe colormatch lower grill mod $10
Front bumper decal insert $25
Aspec interior badge $22 see Avatar
Deep cup holder mod $10
LED License plate lights $20
Pinstripe colormatch lower grill mod $10
Front bumper decal insert $25
Aspec interior badge $22 see Avatar
Deep cup holder mod $10
01-30-2009, 11:10 AM
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tripn - nice, ima order it and do it with my nav conversion
01-30-2009, 06:12 PM
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It felt different with me. Always wanted to add a RSB and finally did last year. Took the first high speed corner and the whole rear end stayed put with much less body lean. Made me smile again.
01-31-2009, 11:10 AM
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go to www.progressauto.com. Select your year, make, model of car.
04-08 Acura TL Rear anti-roll bar
Part #: 62.0110
Price: $140.25
Had my installed by the dealer when I took her in for regular service and just paid the shop guy under the table for the install. You can do it yourself. There are a couple of DIY instructions.
04-08 Acura TL Rear anti-roll bar
Part #: 62.0110
Price: $140.25
Had my installed by the dealer when I took her in for regular service and just paid the shop guy under the table for the install. You can do it yourself. There are a couple of DIY instructions.
07-06-2009, 06:49 PM
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Price: $9.00 for can of DupliColor caliper paint
Took about 20 minutes of prep time, 3-4 coats...and it looks awesome. Not quite as glossy as the from Brembos, but WAY better than the "before" look.
I also painted the "hub" part of the rotor, which was showing signs of oxidation. The car looks like it just drove off the showroom floor!! (With exception of the curb rash the previous owner put on the TL-S rims.....bastard!!)
Took about 20 minutes of prep time, 3-4 coats...and it looks awesome. Not quite as glossy as the from Brembos, but WAY better than the "before" look.
I also painted the "hub" part of the rotor, which was showing signs of oxidation. The car looks like it just drove off the showroom floor!! (With exception of the curb rash the previous owner put on the TL-S rims.....bastard!!)
07-07-2009, 01:30 PM
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You have some reading ahead of you. Here's the link:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ight=navi+hack
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ight=navi+hack
07-07-2009, 02:33 PM
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Wow I am suprised no one said cleared out headlights unless you guys didn't do it yourself. If you have an auto you can always turn your shifter into a short shifter.
09-30-2009, 09:33 AM
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Hmm I'm interested in the short shifter... I thought that was only for manual trans 
I have automatic
Does anyone live in northern new jersey? what's a good place to get your acura tl worked on?
I have automaticDoes anyone live in northern new jersey? what's a good place to get your acura tl worked on?
09-30-2009, 09:48 AM
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^^Short shifter mod for an auto is even cheaper---go out and screw the shift knob down until you are happy. You need to be a gorilla with it, but it looks and feels great! 
One other cheap mod not mentioned here is the KP Window Rollup. I use this every single day and absolutely love it. It is the mod I get the most comments about. AZ member kpierson is running a 20% promo on the unit now, which should put it below $50.
One other cheap mod not mentioned here is the KP Window Rollup. I use this every single day and absolutely love it. It is the mod I get the most comments about. AZ member kpierson is running a 20% promo on the unit now, which should put it below $50.
10-01-2009, 06:13 AM
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LED lamps from V leds for F and R Domes, doors, trunk and license lamps- $55
Painted rear calipers- $10
(vinly) Carbon Fiber wrapped engine compartment-$50
Acura F Bumper Logo with CF Logo- $30
Painted rear calipers- $10
(vinly) Carbon Fiber wrapped engine compartment-$50
Acura F Bumper Logo with CF Logo- $30
10-01-2009, 06:56 PM
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Ok so not to threadjack...but my AM/Ebony TL has the carbon fiber inserts throughout the dash/front console/doors...is this not standard? (i am referring to the mod reference in dj5's signature on this page) if not, does anyone have a picture of their console "stock" ?
10-14-2009, 08:47 PM
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10-15-2009, 12:47 AM
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and I love how some people think that they can modify things in an engine that's been designed to work a certain way and think that things will run better just because whatever they are replacing is lighter. Will you run better with flip flops because they're lighter than sneakers? Unless you can prove that a lighter pulley has no adverse impact on all the components that it connects to, then it would be naive to assume lighter = better and that there are no long term negative aspects to doing this.
10-15-2009, 01:14 PM
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I've been wanting to do this ever since I got the car, I'm just kind of worried about taking my door apart. Well, I guess more accurately would be I'm worried about getting it back together.
10-15-2009, 02:07 PM
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https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/kp-technologies-window-roll-up-module-install-3g-garage-i-097-a-596643/
Don't be scared, be confident!
10-15-2009, 02:16 PM
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My favorite cheap mods are the black roof and the calipers! But, actually I love every one of my mods lol
- Trunk Debadged - Free
- Black Roof (vinyl) - 120.00
- XM Antannae Painted Black -25.00
- Custom Black Grill - 6.00
- Custom painted Gold calipers with Red Brembo lettering - 35.00 for paint and stickers
- Recessed White LED Puddle Lights - 100.00
- Amber LED turn signals - 10.00
- White Cold Cathode License Plate Mod (brighter and more reliable then LEDs - 15.00
- Shaved Door Lock Mod - 10.00
- Accord Fog Light Mod w/ Yellow H11 Bulbs wired directly into OEM Fog Harness - 100.00 including the yellow bulbs
- Custom Made GINTUNA (Junction Produce style) - 10.00
- Rear Fenders Rolled - 75.00
- LED Load Resistors installed in trunk - $12.00
- Carmate PL114A Black Metallic Finish Wide angle Rear View Mirror 270mm - 30.00
- PIAA Silicon Wiper Blades - 40.00
- OEM Trunk Tray - 50.00
- Trunk Debadged - Free
- Black Roof (vinyl) - 120.00
- XM Antannae Painted Black -25.00
- Custom Black Grill - 6.00
- Custom painted Gold calipers with Red Brembo lettering - 35.00 for paint and stickers
- Recessed White LED Puddle Lights - 100.00
- Amber LED turn signals - 10.00
- White Cold Cathode License Plate Mod (brighter and more reliable then LEDs - 15.00
- Shaved Door Lock Mod - 10.00
- Accord Fog Light Mod w/ Yellow H11 Bulbs wired directly into OEM Fog Harness - 100.00 including the yellow bulbs
- Custom Made GINTUNA (Junction Produce style) - 10.00
- Rear Fenders Rolled - 75.00
- LED Load Resistors installed in trunk - $12.00
- Carmate PL114A Black Metallic Finish Wide angle Rear View Mirror 270mm - 30.00
- PIAA Silicon Wiper Blades - 40.00
- OEM Trunk Tray - 50.00