TeknoKing

Hey guys,

I need an HONEST opinion, I have 30 months left on my 08 TL-S lease, and I really want to improve the sound of the engine without any heavy modding, as again, this is a lease.

Would you install CAI? knowing that you will have to put everything back....

Is it worth it? I can only imagine the pain it will be to put back the resonator and oem intake. (Also, as I understand there is some drilling involved in the install on a TL-S?)

Thanks

Ramrodthrusterpuppy

Just to hear a little more"vroom vroom" until you give it back?
Not worth it, IMO...
But is it worth it to you? Only you can answer that...

Distorted Reality

Ehhh honestly it could go either way. I would say if you don't mind reverting everything back to stock and you are savy enough to be able to do that go for it.

msala524

iTrader: (3)

It took me about 3 hours to do it on mine, I don't think it is worth it if it is leased. You have to take off the front bumper, plus drill out some rivets. There are like 5 or 6 little compartments that comprise the stock intake and its a pain in the *** to remove without the front bumper. You could probably make it look stock when you return it. Just use a nut and bolt inplace of the rivets, but are you up to the hastle to install and uninstall it all. The upside, is you do feel an increase on acceleration and it has a nice sound. The ultimate choice is up to you, but personally on a lease I would not do it.

TeknoKing

I'm not worried about installing it, I just do not want to reinstall

In the 2G it was soo easy, I didn't even had to remove the bumper.

Decisions Decisions... So far I'm getting a NO vibe.

Distorted Reality

Like said above at the end of the day it is up to you. If you aren't worrying about installing it I'd say go for it. As far as reinstall get someone else to reinstall your stock airbox haha.

blkaspec

agreed this is the way to go. that thing was a bitch to take out, and it gives me nightmares to think about reinstalling

vinnier6

iTrader: (1)

i would do it, its your car for the time being, if you want to mod it, then go ahead....on something like a cai, i might not even bother removing it when i returned the car....just depends on how i feel when i get closer...you could resell it on ebay when your done....

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Don't do it unless you're planning on purchasing your TL after the lease is up. And, by the way....BUY the Type S !!!!!

TeknoKing

I get bored of cars fast...thus I lease. As you can tell I'm already getting a little bored with a TL-S, so I want a change in it

Man, I want to do it, the install will not be a problem...I just know 2 years from now I will either lose the oem intake or completely forget how I took it out

jumbosizeme79

30 months is a long time, i say go for it.

Sweet07TL-S

I would say don't do it to a lease. They nickle and dime you when turn in the lease. If they happen to notice that the car had an intake on it they'll rape you. Also, remember that every time you take it in for service they will note in their computer system if they find aftermarketparts. just my

aw1

I wouldn't do it.

1meand

iTrader: (1)

I'm leasing mine and the only thing I plan on removing is the CAI. As I get closer to turning it in I'm planning on making or doing a custom ice box intake, so when you look under the hood you will see the stock air filter box. You won't be able to tell that the resonator has been removed. Other leases that I've had, they don't look that close when you turn it in. Also, for me modding the car is worth any hassle that removing the mods would cause.

007TL-S

Not worth it ,unless you can sell the CAI after the lease, ...for the most part individuals usually buy mod's brand new!.....Skip it, save your JACK!

TeknoKing

^^^
The CAI is not that expensive. I'm worried about something else, I heard that Honda/Acura are really anal when it comes to inspecting the lease upon return. I would try to do a seamless CAI install, but I guess reinstalling the oem will give me a headache in the long run.

I've leased from Infiniti/Bmw, and they only cared about visible body damage.

clavodulce16

too much of a pain to install, not worth it the time and money on a lease

muldsr01

I would say no. If you're that bored with your current car, what until 2009's come out, drive your car to "da club", strategically plow into some drunk person's ride, they'll be at fault, you'll be out of your lease, you can get whatever you want...

TL2498

I wouldnt bother. All you are going to do is waste more gas as a result of your foot being in the throttle more often. It's gonna' sound good, but unless you plan to help it exhale as well as it inhales, it's pretty much pointless.

old coastie

1meand, you're on a lease and you've done all these mods to it:
Deck lid spoiler
Tint
Stage 3
Fujita CAI
A-Spec front lip
Type-S tails
Type-S sidemarkers
Type-S grille
Shaved door lock mod
Side Mirror, Back-Up Light, and Partial Headlight Overlays
P2R Throttle Body Spacer
Progress RSB
ATLP J-Pipe
Ultra Sc UR Pulleye

Holy crap! are you planning on redoing everything before you turn it in or are you buying the car at the end of the lease?

DJSlim

dude you might as well buy the car when the lease is up. Thats what I plan to do for my TL. screw what makes economic sense...its a TL!!! I plan on modding the heck out of my lease.

Modified Lease FTW!!!!!!!

TL2498

Oh shit. I totally missed the current mod list. Fuck it, slap that thing on there. And please disregard what I said a few minutes ago.

don5504

Why not if you plan on turning it back to stock before you turn it back in.

People in the VW/Audi scene have put trial reflashes that only last like 8hrs of run time on loaner cars and rentals so why not you with your CAI?

D

lights

iTrader: (1)

I say if you wanna and have the love of modding cars, go for it! what's stopping you??

TeknoKing

Ok, so now it's 50% : 50%

I'm just trying to decide if all the hassle is worth just getting the noise

(1-3 hp I don't need, lol)

PS But I dooooo want it.

TeknoKing

ok, I got a dumb idea...

removing the resonators on the exhaust itself? I'm pretty sure any muffler shop will be capable of reinstalling the stockies...... On my 2G TL that costed me like 50 bux to remove them.

So how dumb is this idea?

korrupted

DO it, you know you're not gonna be happy unless you do it.
When your lease is up you can give me the CAI

TeknoKing

^ LoL Ed, only if you help me install the oem back.

(but first I need to fix my bumper, hit & run on the Verrezano Bridge...still fuming...so installing a new mod will relax me a little =])

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Deck lid spoiler
Tint
Stage 3
Fujita CAI
A-Spec front lip
Type-S tails
Type-S sidemarkers
Type-S grille
Shaved door lock mod
Side Mirror, Back-Up Light, and Partial Headlight Overlays
P2R Throttle Body Spacer
Progress RSB
ATLP J-Pipe
Ultra Sc UR Pulleye

Dude...if you've done ALL this to the TL-do not pass go, do not collect $200, just buy the damn car !!!!

korrupted

NP,
wtf, on the VZ, that sux, did u catch the plate or file a report?

TeknoKing

My original idea, buy the Type S, and do no mods...that's it...done..fuggedaboutit

Yeah right... I spent 15K on my 2G in mods, what made think I wouldn't try this again... I got a lease specifically so I couldn't mod, as a deterrent lol. But damn it, I want a CAI... I want to hear that I'm driving a 286hp car.

I'll look over the install procedure, maybe that will subdue my craving.

TeknoKing

OK, so we got a deal on the CAI...

In regards to hit & run, like a normal person, I got out of my car, (it was stand still traffic) and the dick in 1998 or 1999 Golden Honda Accord, wearing blue t-shirt, age around 40, wearing thick ass glasses, license plate starting with AZN takes off like he stole the damn accord...... All this is happening, as MTA cops watching, and guess what, yep...do absolutely nothing!

So even If I file a report, I'm still paying for it. Freaken WDP paint is mad expensive, 3 stage paint...over 600 for a pint. Fixing the bumper, taking a few dents out, and hoping my exhaust was not bent..i should be spanking new by the end of next week.

So Ed, now you can definitely identify me on the street, DRLS, 212 Motoring, WDP TL-S, with a messed up rear bumper (hanging off, lol). HOTNESS!

korrupted

Hmm I bet you I find that car, I'll call you when I do.
LOL, if you the money to fix a problem, then it's not that bad of a problem.

TeknoKing

^ thank you... I gave the info to my cop friends, but apparently they can't search by description of the car, and only by plate #s.... they told me to stop watching those cop shows on tv.

so it's a go for the CAI? more opinions...come on, don't be shy.

TL2498

Do it......Do it

CBP TL-S

Just do it, who says you have to re-install the resonator part anyways ? There is no noticeable difference in looks what so ever, and the minute intake "noise" that it does get rid of is only in the upper rpm's so I highly doubt the dealership would even notice.

All you would have to put back in is the stock rubber pipe that connects to the TB and the Airbox. Screw the rest of it.

ASASN21

Yeah I would do it too, like others have said, 30 months is a long time and you know damn well it's gonna keep bugging you if you don't put it on.

P.S. - What drilling is there involved in installing a CAI? I've installed and uninstalled many CAIs and i've never had to drill anything. ??

Elegant TYPE S

iTrader: (2)

Hahah.. my car is leased and look what I've done already... LoL... I say do it... have fun and enjoy the car while you drive it.

don5504

OK this is as real as it gets. If you plan on turning the car back in its a mistake but only a financial one. You have to determine for yourself if its one you are willing to live with. If you plan to purchase the car at the end of the lease go ahead and mod away.

D

rockyfeller

iTrader: (6)

I have uninstalled mine and resinstalled it before. NOT FUN. The upside is you become an expert at it and the 2nd time is a breeze. You can do it in about 2 hrs instead of 3-4. The downside is it's so painful to do double work and you swear you will never want to see a CAI again!

Still one of the best mods on my car but I say skip it!