My Straight Piped TL
07-24-2010, 12:19 PM
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To the OP, don't let us discourage you. Take it as constructive criticism.
To the OP, don't let us discourage you. Take it as constructive criticism.
07-24-2010, 12:38 PM
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Tundra's are not fast? of course stock Tundras aren't fast reason It was a TRD
Damn what is with ya'll.. soo sorry for not spending my whole life talking, and messing with cars. I just literally started what do you expect some miracle?
http://www.allpickuptrucks.com/blog/...rsepower-punch
Damn what is with ya'll.. soo sorry for not spending my whole life talking, and messing with cars. I just literally started what do you expect some miracle?
http://www.allpickuptrucks.com/blog/...rsepower-punch
07-24-2010, 12:44 PM
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Depends on what you're comparing it to. Of course, it's not fast like your GN is fast, but a pickup that can keep up with a TL? Pretty damn fast
07-24-2010, 05:06 PM
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big difference between those words in the first place
either way that Tundra is quicker than a TL for it's size and weight
Idk what you're comparing it to
07-24-2010, 05:49 PM
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I'm pretty conservative with my car, so I'm sticking with the mid-muffler delete. IMO, the exhaust tone heard in the video is just too out of character for the car it's coming from. To each their own. Good luck, OP!
07-24-2010, 10:27 PM
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I understand but I'm in no way comparing the TRD to my GN. 500hp is a lot of hp but you have to figure it weighs over 5,000lbs. It will have straight line performance similar to a 300hp car. IMO it's average when comparing semi-sporty cars. The TL is a nice car for what it is and it's one of my favorite cars. I don't even hate the sound of yours. Like I said, I spent a fair amount of my early years from 17-22 with open exhaust until I could afford an exhaust that would not cost any hp over open exhaust. If you notice, some of the turbo TLs are pretty loud but no one says anything about it because they can back up the sound with performance. In the end it's your car so it doesn't matter what we say.
07-24-2010, 10:58 PM
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Already replaced with a magnaflow cat, and borla muffler. Getting a-spec front lip soon. then type-s back lights. I do have money to mod I just don't tend to waste all of it at once. Kinda need it for college. That wasn't me racing in the first place either. Street racings a waste of gas.
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oh angel eyes this sunday <3 interior is all blue led
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Out of all due respect. I'm sure this car would've measured up to what you expect it to be... if I was also over 30 years old, and had it for a long time with a decent cash flow of my own. Again out of all due respect I'm saying this. It's 1 thing to give suggestion, and then there's a cruel way to just talk crap. Suppose to be the elders with more experience right.. Then please send some suggestions this way instead of bashing. Or don't even comment at all.
Working at olive garden sucks
oh angel eyes this sunday <3 interior is all blue led
*to everyone else
Out of all due respect. I'm sure this car would've measured up to what you expect it to be... if I was also over 30 years old, and had it for a long time with a decent cash flow of my own. Again out of all due respect I'm saying this. It's 1 thing to give suggestion, and then there's a cruel way to just talk crap. Suppose to be the elders with more experience right.. Then please send some suggestions this way instead of bashing. Or don't even comment at all.
i think hes getting his feelings hurt...lol...
but what the hell do you expect when you have a 3G TL that sounds like a funny car at the drag track
mid~muffler delete is all the TL needs (
Stage 1 For Life!!!!!!!)
07-25-2010, 12:54 AM
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I understand but I'm in no way comparing the TRD to my GN. 500hp is a lot of hp but you have to figure it weighs over 5,000lbs. It will have straight line performance similar to a 300hp car. IMO it's average when comparing semi-sporty cars. The TL is a nice car for what it is and it's one of my favorite cars. I don't even hate the sound of yours. Like I said, I spent a fair amount of my early years from 17-22 with open exhaust until I could afford an exhaust that would not cost any hp over open exhaust. If you notice, some of the turbo TLs are pretty loud but no one says anything about it because they can back up the sound with performance. In the end it's your car so it doesn't matter what we say.
and only thing you're doing wrong is rolling around with walmart rims on a 30,000 car. Must hurt alot
07-25-2010, 01:00 AM
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Step 1: Remove exhaust on car
Step 2: Get defensive and start attacking other people's cars
Step 3: Get banned
Step 2: Get defensive and start attacking other people's cars
Step 3: Get banned
07-25-2010, 01:13 AM
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07-25-2010, 02:04 AM
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07-25-2010, 02:16 AM
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Agreed. But then again, I've actually got a proper exhaust to make me want mine & closer to "straight-piped" than this.
See here for Turbo M3 goodness.
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/400hp-turbo-integra-vs-415bhp-ls6-cts-v-784729/
Maybe quicker than yours.
See here for Turbo M3 goodness.
M3 exhaust tone.. 
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/400hp-turbo-integra-vs-415bhp-ls6-cts-v-784729/
Maybe quicker than yours.
07-25-2010, 02:18 AM
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Quick= getting to the finish line first.
Fast= Having a high mph when you get there.
Fast= Having a high mph when you get there.
07-25-2010, 05:57 AM
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typical stuff when parents buy their high school kids luxury cars. The parents tell them they cant have sports cars so they buy luxury cars and try to rice em out/make em loud etc. No offense OP this isnt a direct knock at you.
07-25-2010, 03:03 PM
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this already has over a thousand views?? lol..
and only thing you're doing wrong is rolling around with walmart rims on a 30,000 car. Must hurt alot[/quote]
i happen to like these rims and this is the second set i have purchased!!! Wheres yours!!! i have three all bent up and scratched sitting in my garage that ill sell you to match with your exhaust
this already has over a thousand views?? lol..
and only thing you're doing wrong is rolling around with walmart rims on a 30,000 car. Must hurt alot
[/quote]i happen to like these rims and this is the second set i have purchased!!! Wheres yours!!! i have three all bent up and scratched sitting in my garage that ill sell you to match with your exhaust
07-25-2010, 03:05 PM
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TL is not even a decent car in the first place to spend thousands in performance modifications just to haul ass with
Hey aren't you that funny guy??
this already has over a thousand views?? lol..
and only thing you're doing wrong is rolling around with walmart rims on a 30,000 car. Must hurt alot
Hey aren't you that funny guy??
this already has over a thousand views?? lol..
and only thing you're doing wrong is rolling around with walmart rims on a 30,000 car. Must hurt alot
I happen to like these rims and this is the second set i have purchased!!! Wheres yours!!! i have three all bent up and scratched sitting in my garage that ill sell you to match with your exhaust
07-25-2010, 05:22 PM
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What the heck is going on in this thread? Everyone needs to relax.
07-25-2010, 05:48 PM
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no offense taken
07-25-2010, 07:30 PM
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Perhaps the phrase "patience is virtue" applies here. The exhaust tone would be more at home with this American muscle. I think the discussion here may have gone another direction if it was the Camaro instead of the TL featured in your video.
07-25-2010, 09:03 PM
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haha i guess but imo I don't regret this over a Camaro
07-26-2010, 04:45 AM
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^^^ qft
suggestion: Stage 1, 2, and 3 > your straight piping... they all cost the same... find the stock exhaust and pick a stage... your car will sound better and be just as fast or even faster than its current state.
and before you ask, use the search button for the thread on all the stages. (saving you more flaming)
suggestion: Stage 1, 2, and 3 > your straight piping... they all cost the same... find the stock exhaust and pick a stage... your car will sound better and be just as fast or even faster than its current state.
and before you ask, use the search button for the thread on all the stages. (saving you more flaming)
07-26-2010, 04:49 AM
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woah woah woah.. I got this 2007 TL with about 31,000 miles on it for $18,500 with an extended 50,000 mile warranty.... No accidents nothing car was fully clear. My parents didn't force me this I wanted it because it was a steal at this price, and I kinda didn't want to wait another month to get the Camaro. TL's a semi luxury sports sedan. Luxury would be my Fathers 750li. sports car would be our familys M6.
no offense taken
no offense taken
p.s. for the record, your TL is not a 2007. its an 04-06 model. mileage is good but not sure how good of a deal you think you got man.
07-26-2010, 07:47 PM
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You know what I noticed after watching the videos all over again, as bad as the TL sounds I think it sounds better than the Tundra which likely has the same "mods".
07-27-2010, 08:20 AM
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I like it, sounds a little like my hks. But did you feel a loss in low end torque removing the rear mufflers? With a resonator i'm sure it'll sound waay smoother.
07-27-2010, 04:55 PM
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hey OP since ur saying ur on a low budget, you can always put ur TL on a serious diet like Inaccurate has and then maybe your car can sorta back up that sound....since u said it's a project don't know how gutted you want to have it look.
07-28-2010, 12:17 AM
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Low end torque acceleration you could literally feel the car just blowing air, and barely picking up. But after 40-50 it would pull hard.
07-28-2010, 12:21 AM
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Redone it again, mid has a magnaflow 44 muffler also replaced with quad tips. And 41 Mpg? is that even possible lol. Car pickup I can feel got more responsive should be better after i reset the ECU. Next up Type-S tails then A-Spec lip kit by next week maybe
new vid please! I don't wanna criticize just wanna see your improvements and you coming to your senses!
07-29-2010, 05:37 AM
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