Turbo Kit for Acura TL '04-'08
12-21-2009, 02:01 PM
#2561
The original estimate is mid-January.
I just heard back from Rodney (thanks silvatypes). For some reason, his family wants to see him at home instead of spending all his time at the garage. Imagine that
He also said originally that he will be shorthanded over the next couple weeks with vacations and that will also delay progress as well.
At this point, he still needs to get the F/IC 8 in hand.
The wait is killing me too, but it's giving me time to insulate my garage and install a used furnace.
I just heard back from Rodney (thanks silvatypes). For some reason, his family wants to see him at home instead of spending all his time at the garage. Imagine that
He also said originally that he will be shorthanded over the next couple weeks with vacations and that will also delay progress as well.
At this point, he still needs to get the F/IC 8 in hand.
The wait is killing me too, but it's giving me time to insulate my garage and install a used furnace.
12-21-2009, 11:51 PM
#2562
Have you guys found an A-pillar gauge pod that will fit the TL? I was looking at one for an 03-07 accord coupe and sedan but the seller told me that it would not fit the TL. His answer sounded more like he wasn't sure but at the same time, couldn't rule it out.
I always thought the airbag came out of that little square on top of the A-pillar lol
I always thought the airbag came out of that little square on top of the A-pillar lol
12-21-2009, 11:54 PM
#2563
The original estimate is mid-January.
I just heard back from Rodney (thanks silvatypes). For some reason, his family wants to see him at home instead of spending all his time at the garage. Imagine that
He also said originally that he will be shorthanded over the next couple weeks with vacations and that will also delay progress as well.
At this point, he still needs to get the F/IC 8 in hand.
The wait is killing me too, but it's giving me time to insulate my garage and install a used furnace.
I just heard back from Rodney (thanks silvatypes). For some reason, his family wants to see him at home instead of spending all his time at the garage. Imagine that
He also said originally that he will be shorthanded over the next couple weeks with vacations and that will also delay progress as well.
At this point, he still needs to get the F/IC 8 in hand.
The wait is killing me too, but it's giving me time to insulate my garage and install a used furnace.
Should of went with the fic6 guys. hi speed probably could of had his kit by now
12-22-2009, 12:02 AM
#2564
NEVER liked the look of A pillar gauges in any car period.... 
whenever i see them, i think to myself they are either ricers or have actually have some stuff under the hood to back them up. regardless, you loose the "sleeper" status and draw more unwanted attention to your car. =/
BUT, if thats the only place you can put them, then what can you do?
whenever i see them, i think to myself they are either ricers or have actually have some stuff under the hood to back them up. regardless, you loose the "sleeper" status and draw more unwanted attention to your car. =/BUT, if thats the only place you can put them, then what can you do?
Last edited by 04accordcpe; 12-22-2009 at 12:04 AM.
12-22-2009, 12:12 AM
#2565
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
NEVER liked the look of A pillar gauges in any car period.... whenever i see them, i think to myself they are either ricers or have actually have some stuff under the hood to back them up. regardless, you loose the "sleeper" status and draw more unwanted attention to your car. =/
BUT, if thats the only place you can put them, then what can you do?
whenever i see them, i think to myself they are either ricers or have actually have some stuff under the hood to back them up. regardless, you loose the "sleeper" status and draw more unwanted attention to your car. =/BUT, if thats the only place you can put them, then what can you do?
It's the guys with $400 - 500 V1's or 9500i's sitting low on the dash that I look out for. The A pillar's not a bad choice but if the car is already a sleeper.. might as well try to go with the theme. If anything I'd do a carputer and have an electronic readout on the display.
12-22-2009, 01:22 AM
#2566
It's the guys with $400 - 500 V1's or 9500i's sitting low on the dash that I look out for. The A pillar's not a bad choice but if the car is already a sleeper.. might as well try to go with the theme. If anything I'd do a carputer and have an electronic readout on the display.
12-22-2009, 01:29 AM
#2567
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
FNF.. never heard of it.. 
It would be pretty nice though. Devtoasters have some nice gauge readouts for the iphone. I'm sure there are some pretty cool ones developed for FI apps on the PC as well.
It would be pretty nice though. Devtoasters have some nice gauge readouts for the iphone. I'm sure there are some pretty cool ones developed for FI apps on the PC as well.
Last edited by Majofo; 12-22-2009 at 01:32 AM.
12-22-2009, 02:13 AM
#2568
yeah I hear the sleeper side of things, but it's just more money... or at least the way I envision it. lol Here's jptl04 again... answering all questions... But I noticed it covers up the vent that clears fog on the side window though, but no biggy.
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/first-autometer-shift-light-install-mt-tl-s-pics-740222/
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/first-autometer-shift-light-install-mt-tl-s-pics-740222/
12-22-2009, 03:36 AM
#2569
hey, i just remembered one of the former owners at cc auto, had a 05 is300 with a 2jz swap and had a zeitronix all in one gauge. he also had a problem with gauge placement and went this route. its actually a cool little box. from what i remember, it has a/f, egt, boost psi, oil press, oil temp, water temp (i think) but dont quote me on that, its been awhile since ive seen his car =/
Last edited by 04accordcpe; 12-22-2009 at 03:40 AM.
12-22-2009, 08:51 AM
#2570
I was willing to go with the 6 and do my own thing with the 8. I still think it's worth the wait.
Do you have a place to work on this or are you having someone do it for you? I am working on getting my garage warm and toasty so when I start pulling plastic parts off, they don't break like sheets of ice.
I know HiSpeed doesn't have this problem being in Cali.
12-22-2009, 09:01 AM
#2571
Have you guys found an A-pillar gauge pod that will fit the TL? I was looking at one for an 03-07 accord coupe and sedan but the seller told me that it would not fit the TL. His answer sounded more like he wasn't sure but at the same time, couldn't rule it out.
I always thought the airbag came out of that little square on top of the A-pillar lol
I always thought the airbag came out of that little square on top of the A-pillar lol
The rest will go as e-gauges using something like the Zeitronix unit.
12-22-2009, 10:55 AM
#2572
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBpYV...eature=related
^ dashcommand for CarPC / Windows. They have scripts for boost pressure, etc.. as well on their site.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6Lbg...eature=related
^ GT-R35 digital gauge readout.. setup can be very similar with dashcommand
^ dashcommand for CarPC / Windows. They have scripts for boost pressure, etc.. as well on their site.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6Lbg...eature=related
^ GT-R35 digital gauge readout.. setup can be very similar with dashcommand
Last edited by Majofo; 12-22-2009 at 10:58 AM.
12-22-2009, 11:00 AM
#2573
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12-22-2009, 06:12 PM
#2576
It is possible that he does have it in. I mis-read his response to me and he just said he didn't have time to do much with his short staff and family.
I was willing to go with the 6 and do my own thing with the 8. I still think it's worth the wait.
Do you have a place to work on this or are you having someone do it for you? I am working on getting my garage warm and toasty so when I start pulling plastic parts off, they don't break like sheets of ice.
I know HiSpeed doesn't have this problem being in Cali.
I was willing to go with the 6 and do my own thing with the 8. I still think it's worth the wait.
Do you have a place to work on this or are you having someone do it for you? I am working on getting my garage warm and toasty so when I start pulling plastic parts off, they don't break like sheets of ice.
I know HiSpeed doesn't have this problem being in Cali.
12-22-2009, 07:27 PM
#2577
LOL, blizzard, here was my weekend.....
The new Honda Couwagon.....
We ended up with between 20 and 28 inches in my area and the equipment the gov has around is good the be able to keep up with 4-6" at best......
The new Honda Couwagon.....
We ended up with between 20 and 28 inches in my area and the equipment the gov has around is good the be able to keep up with 4-6" at best......
12-22-2009, 07:30 PM
#2578
Race Director
It does. You can see it for yourself by pulling the A-pillar cover. Just use a small flat head screwdriver to pop that square up. The square is attached to the clip. Once the cover is up, just pop the clip out. There is another clip about 1/3 of the way up the pillar cover.
12-22-2009, 07:49 PM
#2580
It does. You can see it for yourself by pulling the A-pillar cover. Just use a small flat head screwdriver to pop that square up. The square is attached to the clip. Once the cover is up, just pop the clip out. There is another clip about 1/3 of the way up the pillar cover.
12-22-2009, 07:53 PM
#2581
We don't get anything like that for our cars.
Maybe using the mounts that Kennedy listed could be mounted on the corners of the column to get this spacing.
For the non-TLs people like me, putting the gauges between the gaps like Mike showed works for me.
Maybe using the mounts that Kennedy listed could be mounted on the corners of the column to get this spacing.
For the non-TLs people like me, putting the gauges between the gaps like Mike showed works for me.
12-22-2009, 07:59 PM
#2582
That looks pretty good but also looks $$$$$ hahaha... I think I'm just anxious to get this thing in first with just the right gauges, and maybe later on get all video goodies...
Well, we've been getting quite a bit of frost. I wouldn't say we got snow, but it's still pretty cold to be working on cars though. But again, we don't have any blizzards.
Well, we've been getting quite a bit of frost. I wouldn't say we got snow, but it's still pretty cold to be working on cars though. But again, we don't have any blizzards.
Still have to get the A/F Wideband, Boost Gauge, Meth Inj and new mounts. That alone is enough money spent not to mention the cost of the kit.
12-22-2009, 11:47 PM
#2584
There's still the gauges and pods to buy, labor, , move the battery, exhaust system and motor mounts... And then even after that... I'm looking at the Versus Motorsport front and wheels.
12-23-2009, 02:09 AM
#2585
It is possible that he does have it in. I mis-read his response to me and he just said he didn't have time to do much with his short staff and family.
I was willing to go with the 6 and do my own thing with the 8. I still think it's worth the wait.
Do you have a place to work on this or are you having someone do it for you? I am working on getting my garage warm and toasty so when I start pulling plastic parts off, they don't break like sheets of ice.
I know HiSpeed doesn't have this problem being in Cali.
I was willing to go with the 6 and do my own thing with the 8. I still think it's worth the wait.
Do you have a place to work on this or are you having someone do it for you? I am working on getting my garage warm and toasty so when I start pulling plastic parts off, they don't break like sheets of ice.
I know HiSpeed doesn't have this problem being in Cali.
Yeah no kidding... I haven't factor in labor and stuff either for getting some of this stuff done.
There's still the gauges and pods to buy, labor, , move the battery, exhaust system and motor mounts... And then even after that... I'm looking at the Versus Motorsport front and wheels.
There's still the gauges and pods to buy, labor, , move the battery, exhaust system and motor mounts... And then even after that... I'm looking at the Versus Motorsport front and wheels.
12-23-2009, 04:28 AM
#2586
^ Dude... I may have to consult you once delivery has been taken... lol... I haven't prepared for anything except selling off my old stuff (gettin' rid of the 20s and the ATLP =( )
I know you already ran up a list of stuff, so yeah... I"ll prolly be asking you hahaha...
I know you already ran up a list of stuff, so yeah... I"ll prolly be asking you hahaha...
12-24-2009, 03:02 PM
#2589
even with the comptech supercharger, the list of accessories goes on and on.
BUT you'll be rewarded for it the first time you hear that turbo spool
im so jealous!! i <3 turbos, especially one thats in a 3rd gen TL. so priceless!!
12-25-2009, 01:26 PM
#2590
Burning Brakes
Merry christmas to everyone and a prosperous new year , unfortunately no updates at this moment due to holidays everyone is taking the advantage to spend time with the family but we are back in the shop on january 4 ...looking forward to see alot of boosted tl's around .....
12-25-2009, 09:26 PM
#2594
It's the guys with $400 - 500 V1's or 9500i's sitting low on the dash that I look out for. The A pillar's not a bad choice but if the car is already a sleeper.. might as well try to go with the theme. If anything I'd do a carputer and have an electronic readout on the display.
12-26-2009, 11:22 AM
#2595
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
I hope all you guys had a nice Christmas..
12-26-2009, 10:17 PM
#2596
a present to myself. hope to make many HD kill videos 
anybody ever use this mount? anything different you would recommend?
http://www.cruisecam.com/products.html
anybody ever use this mount? anything different you would recommend?
http://www.cruisecam.com/products.html
12-26-2009, 10:46 PM
#2597
a present to myself. hope to make many HD kill videos
anybody ever use this mount? anything different you would recommend?
http://www.cruisecam.com/products.html
anybody ever use this mount? anything different you would recommend?
http://www.cruisecam.com/products.html
The plexi piece cost $1.
On another note, be carefull recording yourself comiting crimes because it can catch up with you. A few street or freeway signs can give away your favorite
hi speed spot.
12-26-2009, 10:53 PM
#2598
You can do the same thing with a piece of plexiglass. I drilled out two holes for the head rest post to go thru and one for the bolt to mount the camera on.
The plexi piece cost $1.
On another note, be carefull recording yourself comiting crimes because it can catch up with you. A few street or freeway signs can give away your favorite
hi speed spot.
The plexi piece cost $1.
On another note, be carefull recording yourself comiting crimes because it can catch up with you. A few street or freeway signs can give away your favorite
hi speed spot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVSq-hsqaUs
12-26-2009, 11:56 PM
#2600
Safety Car
Whoop !!!
Ohhhh no. That is not a gift to yourself. That is a gift to all of us on Acurazine ! Looking forward to many vids of the install. Then, many more vids of those kills. Whoop ! Speaking for all of Acurazine, “Thanks for the gift libert69.”
Moving on to the topic of make vids of kills.
I do not know how a mount would work. The mount will work for recording SCCA events, make a pass down the quarter mile track, etc. But, I feel that a mount would be a “fail” for recording a kill.
To record a kill, the camera must pan (move) though the entire video. The camera would be pointed toward the front of your car to document the opponent before or after the event. When the race is underway, the camera will need to pan (change direction) to keep the opponent in the view-of-view of the camera as he is being left behind….. eventually appearing in your rear window.
All of this is occurring at an unpredictable rate. Thus, the camera needs to be aimed by you as the situation unfolds. Hence, I do not see how a mount would work to record a kill.
I recommend the following.
For making my TL Diet Videos, I practiced daily with driving wot with one hand. I had to learn how to control the torque-steer with just my left hand on the steering wheel. It took me about a month to gain the skill of controlling wot torque-steer with just my one hand. You can start practicing this now. Then when the turbo gets installed, you will need to tweak your one-handed skill to handle the new power. But, the basic skills will be in-place.
BTW, I also practiced changing lanes and heavy braking with using just my left hand too. During a race, one will need to perform these operations too with just one hand.
I even practiced making videos while pulling away from red-lights at a normal pace. Again, just for practicing. During a race, you get one chance only to get the recording. Remember, you are operating the camera via point-shooting…. Without looking thru the viewfinder. You need practice to learn how to aim the camera by feel (point-shooting). Again, this is something you can began practicing now.
If you have a choice, it is best to get your opponent to be on your right side. If you watch my TL Diet Videos, you will see how easy it is to capture your opponent when he is on the right side.
If the opponent is on your left side, it is impossible to recorded him. I experimented with different aiming techniques. Nothing worked for me. The only option that I found was to record my opponent thru my side mirror when he is positioned on my left side. I can recorded him directly as he is next to my driver-side door. But, as he falls behind me and becomes outside the view of my window, I must aim the camera at my side mirror to see him thru the mirror as he drops behind. If you try to pan (aim) the camera too far backward with the opponent on your left, the camera will record nothing but your B-Pillar post.
Let’s change topics to video editing software. Again, this is something you can began to learn now. You will need to acquire some video editing software. I use Sony Vegas Pro. You will need to learn how to edit your videos to mask (block out) street signs as was mentioned by “Hi speed”. Plus, you need the basics on cropping the field-of-view, splicing, etc.
Please feel free to send me a PM if you have questions. I am more than happy to help.
BTW, if you didn't get a chance to see my vids, they are here (see link below)
The TL Diet Videos (click here)
Ohhhh no. That is not a gift to yourself. That is a gift to all of us on Acurazine ! Looking forward to many vids of the install. Then, many more vids of those kills. Whoop ! Speaking for all of Acurazine, “Thanks for the gift libert69.”
Moving on to the topic of make vids of kills.
I do not know how a mount would work. The mount will work for recording SCCA events, make a pass down the quarter mile track, etc. But, I feel that a mount would be a “fail” for recording a kill.
To record a kill, the camera must pan (move) though the entire video. The camera would be pointed toward the front of your car to document the opponent before or after the event. When the race is underway, the camera will need to pan (change direction) to keep the opponent in the view-of-view of the camera as he is being left behind….. eventually appearing in your rear window.
All of this is occurring at an unpredictable rate. Thus, the camera needs to be aimed by you as the situation unfolds. Hence, I do not see how a mount would work to record a kill.
I recommend the following.
For making my TL Diet Videos, I practiced daily with driving wot with one hand. I had to learn how to control the torque-steer with just my left hand on the steering wheel. It took me about a month to gain the skill of controlling wot torque-steer with just my one hand. You can start practicing this now. Then when the turbo gets installed, you will need to tweak your one-handed skill to handle the new power. But, the basic skills will be in-place.
BTW, I also practiced changing lanes and heavy braking with using just my left hand too. During a race, one will need to perform these operations too with just one hand.
I even practiced making videos while pulling away from red-lights at a normal pace. Again, just for practicing. During a race, you get one chance only to get the recording. Remember, you are operating the camera via point-shooting…. Without looking thru the viewfinder. You need practice to learn how to aim the camera by feel (point-shooting). Again, this is something you can began practicing now.
If you have a choice, it is best to get your opponent to be on your right side. If you watch my TL Diet Videos, you will see how easy it is to capture your opponent when he is on the right side.
If the opponent is on your left side, it is impossible to recorded him. I experimented with different aiming techniques. Nothing worked for me. The only option that I found was to record my opponent thru my side mirror when he is positioned on my left side. I can recorded him directly as he is next to my driver-side door. But, as he falls behind me and becomes outside the view of my window, I must aim the camera at my side mirror to see him thru the mirror as he drops behind. If you try to pan (aim) the camera too far backward with the opponent on your left, the camera will record nothing but your B-Pillar post.
Let’s change topics to video editing software. Again, this is something you can began to learn now. You will need to acquire some video editing software. I use Sony Vegas Pro. You will need to learn how to edit your videos to mask (block out) street signs as was mentioned by “Hi speed”. Plus, you need the basics on cropping the field-of-view, splicing, etc.
Please feel free to send me a PM if you have questions. I am more than happy to help.
BTW, if you didn't get a chance to see my vids, they are here (see link below)
The TL Diet Videos (click here)