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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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2007 TL TYPE-S Progress Thread-Updated 2/9/14

Hi everyone i will be using this thread to show the evolution and progress on my tl-s.Bought her in November 9, 2010 with 127,899 miles. As of today she's got 131,190 miles.This vehicle was always serviced at the dealer got all the records to prove it,me being an acura tech i plan on keeping it in top shape.
I would love to see this car one day turn 500,000 miles,what do you guys think, can it be done?
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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wow! high mileage tl-s!
congrats and interested in what you will do with her
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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As a tech, you could probably do it, but We'd like to see pics one way or another...
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 12:00 AM
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Good luck, for I will be watching this close. My 07 is hanging in the 100,000+errr
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 01:26 AM
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no pics???
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 01:27 AM
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well welcome to the forum and im sure you'd be able to hit 500,000 +++
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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Host them to a photo sharing site like, photobucket.
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 09:36 AM
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awesome car!
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 09:38 AM
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Looks good for 131k! WDP FTW!
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 10:05 AM
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Thanks guys.i will post some better pics soon,shes dirty in those pics.
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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Don't worry, mine is filthy too.
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 10:31 AM
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adorable.
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Originally Posted by cltothetl32
looks good for 131k! Wdp ftw!

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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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Looks good man...damn, you almost have 3x my mileage...you bought it from a busy driver.
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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Looks nice indeed.

Remove the sticker on the trunk lid?
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 10:58 PM
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nice lookin car brotha. jersey ftw
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 11:59 PM
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Well,thanks for the compliments everyone.Nothing against debading cars,they actually look good.I just like it better like that, and the (sticker) is the symbol of the Portuguese national soccer team. I'm Portuguese, i like it.

(will be posting some pics later today)
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 01:06 AM
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Wdp ftmfw!
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 07:21 AM
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Looks good considering the miles.
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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love the wdp. take car of it and it will last you another 130k
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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Well you have me beat. I have an 08 with 86K miles on it.
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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Done a little research and found on these sites(autotrader.com, cars.com )a few TL-S that got me beat in mileage. Three 2007 :153,452miles(auto)$15,995 , 141,425 miles(manual)$15,995 and 131,653 miles(auto) $17,985.
One 2008 126,533 miles (auto) $16,495.
This last one has an average of 3,515 miles a month,wow,thats insane.
It does give us that good feeling that this cars no matter what wont let us down when properly maintained.
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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Thanks for sharing, have a 2007 TL-S with only 29K miles. Great feeling to see how well made these vehicles are. Look forward to hearing your updates. Have no doubt that 500K is doable with the proper maintenance.
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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Trunk area

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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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Check out the wear on the trim pieces



Anyone know how to get these pipes looking like new,besides replacing them?I've tried almost everything



Under hood the Acura symbol just eventualy got lost.

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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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Just to keep a record on these miles with pics.

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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 10:47 PM
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looks good!

and you can clean up your exhaust with products like barkeeper's friend (?) or brasso+steel wool from walmart.

I used brasso and it worked great
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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Haven't tried those yet, will try thank you.
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 11:21 PM
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Other than replacing the trim pieces, you can wrap it in vinyl.
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 12:18 AM
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At least it's not NBP...my shit only looks good for about 10 mins after I wash it...
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 02:56 AM
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Try blue magic polish on the pipes works wonders
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 08:31 AM
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Very Nice, I love WDP's
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 09:36 AM
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This car will last you ages. With you being an Acura tech, you have all the knowledge and parts at your fingertips. Do you get a good discount if you need something?
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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Congrats! But DAYUM that's a lot of miles lol
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As an acura tech we get 15% off on everything but tires.Which reminds me,my tires thread are at 4/32 in the rear and 6/32 in the front.(new 9/32 )I might get tires all around with my tax money next year.
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Car looks good for having as many miles as my '93 Integra GS-R.
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