I just want to go faster.
11-15-2009, 02:55 AM
#41
Safety Car
The TL will never be fast unless you want to drop money for FI... even then, you're probably better off boosting another car.
No offense to the people on here that are constantly pushing the envelope (mad props to you) but at the end of the day, its a TL and FWD.
When you finally realize this (took me about a year), you'll stop chasing down all the performance mods that have a horrible whp/$ ratio and just make it look pretty.
No offense to the people on here that are constantly pushing the envelope (mad props to you) but at the end of the day, its a TL and FWD.
When you finally realize this (took me about a year), you'll stop chasing down all the performance mods that have a horrible whp/$ ratio and just make it look pretty.
yeah, i'm just about there too...
11-16-2009, 07:40 PM
#42
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it was easy actually. i had rod knock when i bought it so i did a full rebuild. wiseco pistons (40mm over bore), eagle rods, ARP everything. 3mm cometic head gasket. titanium valve train. brian crowder cams. 550rc injectors, walboro 255lpm, aeromotive fuel pressure reg. apexi safc, greddy boost controller. 3" divorced down pipe. 4" titanium exhaust. ebay hard pipes, and precision intercooler. ls400 afm. fuel cut defender. flex alite fan kit. hks adjustable cam gears. mines computer (super rare, i know, but i found one). stock hybrid turbo. front facing intake mani. hks ssqv bov. RPS 6 puck sprung disk with max series pressure plate stock fly wheel. i think thats it but i probably missed a few parts.
11-16-2009, 09:33 PM
#44
Three Wheelin'
yea, funny I came across this thread- I was in my garage today and ONCE AGAIN....realized, I didnt buy this car for speed, if I wanted a FAST car, as mentioned earlier, I would have gone a different route, M or AMG, or some American Muscle, not the Acura TL. I bought this car because it is absolutley beautiful, reliable as they come, and did I mention absolutely georgous, not fast by any means, yet above avg. for most sedans in the class, oh...and the CAI because I enjoy the deep growl, not for the 5-8 hp- just enjoy it man.
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11-17-2009, 01:21 AM
#45
Safety Car
haha, i used to "just want to go faster" at one point. couldn't do it, until i finally bolted the car up, then went down a freeway at 140. then, i got pulled over. end of story. 
11-17-2009, 11:26 AM
#49
For me, it's not going any faster, it's getting there quicker. I don't ever see myself going 140mph unless it's on a closed course somewhere.
The other interest for me is to learn about the tuning world. With the J&R kit, it at least gives us a good starting point and from there start tweaking and learn as I go. I've already learned a ton and I want to know more.
I also agree that I think this is a gorgeous car. So I get the best of both worlds. I know there is faster out there, but that's not my interest.
The other interest for me is to learn about the tuning world. With the J&R kit, it at least gives us a good starting point and from there start tweaking and learn as I go. I've already learned a ton and I want to know more.
I also agree that I think this is a gorgeous car. So I get the best of both worlds. I know there is faster out there, but that's not my interest.
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11-17-2009, 12:06 PM
#51
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
? wtf.. erick why are you selling your TL, are you getting a TL-S?
to take off of my car.
11-17-2009, 03:47 PM
#55
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
^ 
... How about the ultimate TL - boosted, stripped, J35 & 6MT.. 
... How about the ultimate TL - boosted, stripped, J35 & 6MT..
11-18-2009, 01:53 AM
#56
Safety Car
LOLAnyways, I've been dying to own a manual car for a few years now; I've never owned one before! this offer I got from a local was something I just couldn't pass up! The car has only 14,600 miles on it! considering how mine's getting pretty high up in the mileage, I figured I'd swap out (super cheap!). The performance jolt that comes along with the 6MT is only a benefit on the side
(icon always reminds me of you, Majofo...weird, i know lol)I CAN'T WAIT!!!
11-18-2009, 08:14 AM
#58
Team Owner
Actually I prey on people around here that don't know how to ride. I've beaten liter bikes through the 1/4 because they always bog or wheelie. No one around here can launch properly.
But I do agree, faster and more fun. Too bad I'm chicken to get on one of those things.
11-18-2009, 09:00 AM
#59
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Better be a 750 or above lol.
Actually I prey on people around here that don't know how to ride. I've beaten liter bikes through the 1/4 because they always bog or wheelie. No one around here can launch properly.
But I do agree, faster and more fun. Too bad I'm chicken to get on one of those things.
Actually I prey on people around here that don't know how to ride. I've beaten liter bikes through the 1/4 because they always bog or wheelie. No one around here can launch properly.
But I do agree, faster and more fun. Too bad I'm chicken to get on one of those things.
11-18-2009, 09:28 AM
#60
My buddy has two r6's.. one for the street & one for the track. We were working on his track bike when a neighbor walked over and started chatting about "what kind of bike, blah blah, oh R6.. too easy, I walk R1's on the highway all the time." So we bit, and my buddy got his ass handed to him on his street bike by our neighbors boosted 240, I forgot the guys exact setup but it was the 5/6th powertrain he's had in the 240, it was roll caged & gutted. We were a bit shocked to say the least. I'm in the same boat though, I know 3 guys that have survived some horrible wrecks. One almost tore his leg off because he backed off throttle from 110 to 80 in a turn and went sliding into the guard rail while his buddies zipped through it. Another acquaintance of mine completely tore one leg off and almost his head after a semi truck turned into his traveling lane, he decided to try and zip around instead of ditching underneath.. he lost control and went flying to the woods, a tree took one leg and his head slammed into another tree.. crazy thing is he was conscious and while in the ambulance he called his dad & gf. Definitely not for me..
11-18-2009, 03:02 PM
#61
Safety Car
I was into motorcycle in my young days. I had the fastest production bike for that time (1980). It was a Suzuki GS1100. Quarter mile as published in all of the mags was 11.1 ET.
Believe it or not, I put it on a severe diet too. Took off all dead weight, including rear brake. Motorcycles don't need a rear brake when you are nearly doing front-wheel stands under heavy braking.
After several years, I came to my own realization that I HAD TO SELL IT... or else.
I would come home after riding, and I would began to start shaking from the adrenalin dump and thinking over the stupid stunts that I had pulled. To repeat, this was me, not friends nor family telling me that I BETTER GET RID OF THIS THING. And I did. I sold it dirt cheap just to get rid of the temptation.
I still thank god (seriously) to this day for allowing me to get past that stage of my life with no injuries.
Believe it or not, I put it on a severe diet too. Took off all dead weight, including rear brake. Motorcycles don't need a rear brake when you are nearly doing front-wheel stands under heavy braking.
After several years, I came to my own realization that I HAD TO SELL IT... or else.
I would come home after riding, and I would began to start shaking from the adrenalin dump and thinking over the stupid stunts that I had pulled. To repeat, this was me, not friends nor family telling me that I BETTER GET RID OF THIS THING. And I did. I sold it dirt cheap just to get rid of the temptation.
I still thank god (seriously) to this day for allowing me to get past that stage of my life with no injuries.
11-18-2009, 07:13 PM
#62
practicing nihilist
chick in college didn't see me and turned in front of me from on-coming lane. flew over her trunk at about 55. lost some skin and was really upset at the pile of plastic and metal that used to be my bike, but OK. every bike cop in town showed up thinking I was dead only to see my smiling face sitting on the curb behind them.
bought an R6 after that, brand new 2000. that's when I got really stupid. did (or tried) all the show-off tricks; used to run 2nd gear wheelies through 100mph. I also laid it down about a half dozen times when things didn't work out as planned.
Inaccurate, I know the shakes you're talking about. i don't scare easily but a couple years after I finally killed the bike, started having nightmares and day time flashbacks of the stoopid shit I did on that bike and it would send a chill up my spine. they are absolutely amazing machines and it's ridiculous how comfortable you get "cruising" at 120. my father, having recked a few in his day and knowing full well he couldn't stop me from owning one warned me: "right about the time you start to feel comfortable and think you got it all figured out is when it will knock you on your ass".
still, I also miss how great it was with the wind in your face and the full open scenery. i wouldn't ride another crotch rocket...well, not on the street.
bought an R6 after that, brand new 2000. that's when I got really stupid. did (or tried) all the show-off tricks; used to run 2nd gear wheelies through 100mph. I also laid it down about a half dozen times when things didn't work out as planned.
Inaccurate, I know the shakes you're talking about. i don't scare easily but a couple years after I finally killed the bike, started having nightmares and day time flashbacks of the stoopid shit I did on that bike and it would send a chill up my spine. they are absolutely amazing machines and it's ridiculous how comfortable you get "cruising" at 120. my father, having recked a few in his day and knowing full well he couldn't stop me from owning one warned me: "right about the time you start to feel comfortable and think you got it all figured out is when it will knock you on your ass".
still, I also miss how great it was with the wind in your face and the full open scenery. i wouldn't ride another crotch rocket...well, not on the street.
11-18-2009, 07:27 PM
#63
Safety Car
My buddy has two r6's.. one for the street & one for the track. We were working on his track bike when a neighbor walked over and started chatting about "what kind of bike, blah blah, oh R6.. too easy, I walk R1's on the highway all the time." So we bit, and my buddy got his ass handed to him on his street bike by our neighbors boosted 240, I forgot the guys exact setup but it was the 5/6th powertrain he's had in the 240, it was roll caged & gutted. We were a bit shocked to say the least. I'm in the same boat though, I know 3 guys that have survived some horrible wrecks. One almost tore his leg off because he backed off throttle from 110 to 80 in a turn and went sliding into the guard rail while his buddies zipped through it. Another acquaintance of mine completely tore one leg off and almost his head after a semi truck turned into his traveling lane, he decided to try and zip around instead of ditching underneath.. he lost control and went flying to the woods, a tree took one leg and his head slammed into another tree.. crazy thing is he was conscious and while in the ambulance he called his dad & gf. Definitely not for me..
haha...
11-18-2009, 07:45 PM
#64
Three Wheelin'
11-18-2009, 08:57 PM
#66
practicing nihilist
word. great car but I regret the auto (originally the family car) and don't want to turbo my FWD. it's still fun as hell but, got my sights set on the new M3. RWD and my first V8 is going to be an adventure.
11-18-2009, 10:06 PM
#67
Team Owner
My buddy has two r6's.. one for the street & one for the track. We were working on his track bike when a neighbor walked over and started chatting about "what kind of bike, blah blah, oh R6.. too easy, I walk R1's on the highway all the time." So we bit, and my buddy got his ass handed to him on his street bike by our neighbors boosted 240, I forgot the guys exact setup but it was the 5/6th powertrain he's had in the 240, it was roll caged & gutted. We were a bit shocked to say the least. I'm in the same boat though, I know 3 guys that have survived some horrible wrecks. One almost tore his leg off because he backed off throttle from 110 to 80 in a turn and went sliding into the guard rail while his buddies zipped through it. Another acquaintance of mine completely tore one leg off and almost his head after a semi truck turned into his traveling lane, he decided to try and zip around instead of ditching underneath.. he lost control and went flying to the woods, a tree took one leg and his head slammed into another tree.. crazy thing is he was conscious and while in the ambulance he called his dad & gf. Definitely not for me..
11-18-2009, 11:30 PM
#68
J36Twingt28r's,nextgt30r
yeah u should get a super pocket bike!!!! 110cc of PURE SPEED AND FURY LOL. actually search them on youtube they are pretty cool and street legal. im gonna get one this coming summer! U CAN'T BEAT 120miles per gallon!!!!
LOL. actually search them on youtube they are pretty cool and street legal. im gonna get one this coming summer! U CAN'T BEAT 120miles per gallon!!!!
11-19-2009, 07:02 AM
#70
Safety Car
Dude, put nitrous or a turbo on it. No..wait a minute.... put a turbo AND nitrous on it !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-nT3Vgd_BI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_uiC596ytk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-nT3Vgd_BI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_uiC596ytk
11-19-2009, 09:07 AM
#73
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
^ 
.. IHC doesn't mess around. When I was in college I rode a bicycle as transportation since I only lived 3 miles away, unfortunately uphill.. ride to school would be ~7 mins with clear traffic and ride back home would be 15-20 mins.. I almost got creamed twice myself. One dickhead in a jeep swerved in my bike lane on campus because he was making a turn then honked as I ditched to avoid getting hit. I rode my bike after him and caught him as he was parking. I pulled my seat off my bike to beat the shit out of him, but it turned out to be some dumb blonde bitch. I was so enraged that I still got in her face then grabbed her bag from the back and punted it into the street, stupid bitch almost killed me. Fortunately I always ride against traffic, otherwise it probably wouldn't have had a chance. I wish everyone would ride on the street to know how it feels to be a moving target, people have no respect anymore..
Those pocket bikes are fucking ridiculous.. Might as well get a 125cc dirt bike than ride something that makes you look like an idiot.. lol.. sorry sherpa..
Glad you're still around Ned.. That's a crazy story.
.. IHC doesn't mess around. When I was in college I rode a bicycle as transportation since I only lived 3 miles away, unfortunately uphill.. ride to school would be ~7 mins with clear traffic and ride back home would be 15-20 mins.. I almost got creamed twice myself. One dickhead in a jeep swerved in my bike lane on campus because he was making a turn then honked as I ditched to avoid getting hit. I rode my bike after him and caught him as he was parking. I pulled my seat off my bike to beat the shit out of him, but it turned out to be some dumb blonde bitch. I was so enraged that I still got in her face then grabbed her bag from the back and punted it into the street, stupid bitch almost killed me. Fortunately I always ride against traffic, otherwise it probably wouldn't have had a chance. I wish everyone would ride on the street to know how it feels to be a moving target, people have no respect anymore.. Those pocket bikes are fucking ridiculous.. Might as well get a 125cc dirt bike than ride something that makes you look like an idiot.. lol.. sorry sherpa..
Glad you're still around Ned.. That's a crazy story.
11-19-2009, 01:15 PM
#74
Three Wheelin'
and to me, there are no cars that look as sexy as the 3G TL with A-SPEC for the money I spent.
11-19-2009, 03:55 PM
#75
practicing nihilist
i got a ticket on a bicycle in college. ran a stop sign! like for cars!! did a double take at the doughy bike cops flagging me down and almost ran from them. I rode about 10 miles a day and was always finding new trails or jumps around campus. I know I would have lost them but it turned out to be the most comical ticket I ever got.
"Seriously?!" came out of my mouth more than a few times.
"Seriously?!" came out of my mouth more than a few times.
11-19-2009, 04:00 PM
#77
practicing nihilist
well, it was campus police so not as bad as a typical careless driving, maybe $40, which was a week of drinking money that I didn't want to part with back then. they did register my bike in case it got stolen, though
11-19-2009, 08:51 PM
#80
J36Twingt28r's,nextgt30r
its all good majofo. LOL yeah i think their pretty hilarious too but im like 5ft 5inches so i won't look completley stupid on it haha. 
it will be more for car shows and such i wanna match the bike color scheme to my cars color sheme. PLUS it is street legal too!! the X18 super pocket bike is in the video. In this video the rider is about 6 foot i believe. Can't wait to get it lol!!!
yeah i think their pretty hilarious too but im like 5ft 5inches so i won't look completley stupid on it haha. it will be more for car shows and such i wanna match the bike color scheme to my cars color sheme. PLUS it is street legal too!! the X18 super pocket bike is in the video. In this video the rider is about 6 foot i believe. Can't wait to get it lol!!!
