Do I need the chip?
#1
2012 TL Tech
Thread Starter
Do I need the chip?
I noticed today, while navigating through Memphis traffic, that my car was just real sluggish in the acceleration. Unless I was in Shift mode (or whatever you call it ) the car almost seemed to ....lag when i put the pedal to the floor. It took literally 2 full seconds at 40 mph for the car to wind up and deliver some power!!! That kinda pisses me off. I want the car to respond when I hit the gas. Not hesitate, then go. So what do I do. I've read the ECU thread and it makes an amazing difference. but the ECU reprograms itself after 25 miles or so. i want my car to respond like it should. Does the chp help? I need input from you guys!!
Oh and while I'm on a tangent.... do any you guys have a problem with your driver seat being just a tad bit loose? Example: When I am on the road coming to a stop say to a red light, when my car comes to a complete stop, my seat leans foreward just a tad. then when I push the gas (easy or hard) it rocks back just a bit. Anybody know of this? Fixes?
Thanks guys!!
Oh and while I'm on a tangent.... do any you guys have a problem with your driver seat being just a tad bit loose? Example: When I am on the road coming to a stop say to a red light, when my car comes to a complete stop, my seat leans foreward just a tad. then when I push the gas (easy or hard) it rocks back just a bit. Anybody know of this? Fixes?
Thanks guys!!
#2
Senior Moderator
iTrader: (1)
there is a TSB on the 'loose' seat issue. i'll defer to others in answering your other questions.
#4
I have car ADD
iTrader: (6)
I thought the loose seat issue was only the 04-06 UA6 TL's??
chip? there is no such thing as a chip for the TL
here's what you can do to increase power
Cold Air Intake - $200~..... Id say, a 3% increase in overall power
J-Pipe - $350~ ..... 5-7% increase in power
Exhaust - $1000~...... 5-7% increase in power
Pre-cat deletes $250~....... 7-10% increase in power
Supercharger...$4000~...... 20%-30% increase in power
(Draft stage) Turbo Kit... $6000~ ...... 50% +++ increase in power, but no real tested reliability.
UR Pulley, frees up some of the friction lag on acceleration.. doesnt necessarily "add" power... but definitely worth the $200~
chip? there is no such thing as a chip for the TL
here's what you can do to increase power
Cold Air Intake - $200~..... Id say, a 3% increase in overall power
J-Pipe - $350~ ..... 5-7% increase in power
Exhaust - $1000~...... 5-7% increase in power
Pre-cat deletes $250~....... 7-10% increase in power
Supercharger...$4000~...... 20%-30% increase in power
(Draft stage) Turbo Kit... $6000~ ...... 50% +++ increase in power, but no real tested reliability.
UR Pulley, frees up some of the friction lag on acceleration.. doesnt necessarily "add" power... but definitely worth the $200~
#5
Cruisin'
Well first off what kind of gas do you use, regular 81 or supreme 93
how many miles do you have on your car? have you ever use any gas treatment, I use slick50 gas treatment and it works wonder for the first 100 miles or am getting uses to the feeling. I also notices the same problem with my car about the seat but never looked in to it.
how many miles do you have on your car? have you ever use any gas treatment, I use slick50 gas treatment and it works wonder for the first 100 miles or am getting uses to the feeling. I also notices the same problem with my car about the seat but never looked in to it.
#7
2012 TL Tech
Thread Starter
I thought the loose seat issue was only the 04-06 UA6 TL's??
chip? there is no such thing as a chip for the TL
here's what you can do to increase power
Cold Air Intake - $200~..... Id say, a 3% increase in overall power
J-Pipe - $350~ ..... 5-7% increase in power
Exhaust - $1000~...... 5-7% increase in power
Pre-cat deletes $250~....... 7-10% increase in power
Supercharger...$4000~...... 20%-30% increase in power
(Draft stage) Turbo Kit... $6000~ ...... 50% +++ increase in power, but no real tested reliability.
UR Pulley, frees up some of the friction lag on acceleration.. doesnt necessarily "add" power... but definitely worth the $200~
chip? there is no such thing as a chip for the TL
here's what you can do to increase power
Cold Air Intake - $200~..... Id say, a 3% increase in overall power
J-Pipe - $350~ ..... 5-7% increase in power
Exhaust - $1000~...... 5-7% increase in power
Pre-cat deletes $250~....... 7-10% increase in power
Supercharger...$4000~...... 20%-30% increase in power
(Draft stage) Turbo Kit... $6000~ ...... 50% +++ increase in power, but no real tested reliability.
UR Pulley, frees up some of the friction lag on acceleration.. doesnt necessarily "add" power... but definitely worth the $200~
Well first off what kind of gas do you use, regular 81 or supreme 93
how many miles do you have on your car? have you ever use any gas treatment, I use slick50 gas treatment and it works wonder for the first 100 miles or am getting uses to the feeling. I also notices the same problem with my car about the seat but never looked in to it.
how many miles do you have on your car? have you ever use any gas treatment, I use slick50 gas treatment and it works wonder for the first 100 miles or am getting uses to the feeling. I also notices the same problem with my car about the seat but never looked in to it.
*40342 miles
*never used gas treatment on this car. used it on another car and it damn near ruined everything....
What is a sprint booster? I can obviously assume what it does but I've never heard of it.
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#9
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iTrader: (1)
you new guys really need to start looking in the 3G Garage.....
http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SB/b08-004.pdf
http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SB/b08-004.pdf
#10
2012 TL Tech
Thread Starter
Well I'm sorry ggesq for not exactly knowing how to look in the 3g garage for things. I do however truely appreciate your efforts. You have close to 6000 posts which almost catagorizes you as a Dr. in this feild where i am only a patient with my 144 posts. We new guys LOOK to you guys (Dr's) for the knowledge and expierence that you have obtained through the years. Thanks and sorry if you are preterbed..
#11
Senior Moderator
iTrader: (1)
not upset at all my friend, at some point- we were all once new here and i totally understand that. just take the time to explore the 3G Garage- is all i am asking. there is alot of good info in there.
#15
Senior Moderator
iTrader: (1)
no it does not mean they will warranty it. however, you can ask them to repair it under goodwill and see what they say. i just had the o-ring on the ps pump replaced under goodwill (cheap fix) while i was getting some other stuff done at the dealer last week.
#16
2012 TL Tech
Thread Starter
They better!! This TL is a 1 owner! with 40k miles.and a 120k Bmper-to-bumper warranty. The dealership here wipes my ass when I go to the bathroom there!! Their service is top knotch.
#17
2012 TL Tech
Thread Starter
Good point! I'm going in tomm for an oil change so I'll ask!
#19
2012 TL Tech
Thread Starter
#20
173rd Airborne!
iTrader: (3)
another option i would recommend is the IM spacer from the honda SUV's. It improves low end torque which means you will feel it off the line which is where my car always lagged. My car feels more effortless on take offs now since i installed it. Best $35 dollar mod out there if you ask me, especially for the 5at TL's.
#24
Safety Car
my local dealer goodwill-ed out my transmission a year back, and then hit up with a cheap(er) fix on my worn out front, left axle...
guess i could give it a shot...again lol
#25
Safety Car
iTrader: (3)
The frequency really depends on how often you think carbon buildup and contaminates are getting into the engine and clogging things up.
#26
2012 TL Tech
Thread Starter
#28
Team Owner
There is no need to ever seafoam a 40,000 mile car whether it's in the gas, oil, or intake. That's crazy.
OP, are you complaining about the amount of time it takes the transmission to downshift? For whatever reason these cars won't do a double downshift, they downshift one gear at a time even if it takes a few seconds to hit the right gear. I have no idea why Honda would do that when transmissions have dropped 2-3 gears at once since the 80s.
OP, are you complaining about the amount of time it takes the transmission to downshift? For whatever reason these cars won't do a double downshift, they downshift one gear at a time even if it takes a few seconds to hit the right gear. I have no idea why Honda would do that when transmissions have dropped 2-3 gears at once since the 80s.
#30
Team Owner
I didn't mean that toward you. I just saw the word seafoam and went crazy lol.
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