endles/acura

swoosh,sick indeed.
Steven Bell,i wish i could. I can barelly get one for myself.
DaeHanMeenGuk,thank you and thank you for such an amazing picture.Inspirational for sure.

Just a little background on how that little Honda became my dream car.

First encounter:
-Back in 2000 ,went to the honda dealer with my older brother to buy a used 1998 honda civic(manual) with only 8,000 miles.While they were doing the paper work,something catches my eye in the showroom. There she was in the showroom with the top down.Right away i asked if i could sit on it,they said "yes, but be very carefull". That first glance has stuck with me all these years.
-while working at a car dealer has a lot attendant in late 2001,got to drive a barelly used one.Was a 2000 black on black that had been involved in an accident,even so i tried financing it against my fathers advice and wasnt approved.
-Every time i went to the SEMA show there was always the mandatory stop by the s2000.
-While in school for honda/acura training i would spend lots of time looking and even using it as my training demo car a 2008 blue CR.(this car is still there with ridiculous low mileage)


So why am i ranting away.
I'm done wondering/wishing i had one.I'm going to do something about it.
Don't get it twisted the tl-s is not going nowhere,thats why i have to save the money to buy the s2000.(One of those deals i made with the wife)

Afther all these years i'm ready to take ownership of my "unicorn".....hint - Gone in 60 seconds


Mileage update: 138,618 miles

endles/acura

Merry Christmas everyone.

Mileage update: 138,852 miles

MGoddard06TL

How did you get the roof like that? Did you just paint it?

endles/acura

MGoddard06TL,yes sir got it professionaly painted at a body shop.Asked for regular black with a shiny finish(clear coat),$500 later.

So Santa didn't bring me the oem front lip, instead he brought me $250. That being said , i'm going to ship in the rest and get the whole kit thru the group buy,Hoppefully by my birthday.We got 3 on the group buy so far, we need 7 more.

Mileage update: 138,965 miles

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

how much is it gonna be for the full kit?

I know you can get it from Tim (OEMACURAPARTS) for like 720 shipped....pick his contact details from my sig and send him an email

endles/acura

swoosh,Thanks brother just sent him an email. is he trust worthy? Have you bought from him before?

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

hellz yeah !!!

I have bought from him before and he is a vendor on azine as well....he has added me my facebook as well

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Dude, Tim was instrumental in finding me all the parts for my Aspec Kit. He didn't have all the parts (front lip, back lip, side skirts), but he looked all of the country and found both front and back lips for me! I called them both (with the phone numbers Tim provided for me) and got both pieces ordered!

I couldn't have done it without Tim!

endles/acura

swoosh and Steven Bell,i want to thank you guys for pointing me in the right direction.Just got the invoice thru paypal, will be making the payment on wednesday.Tim is making it happen for me for $735.45 shipped .Awsome guy.

New updates:

- Since i first got the car i had a nick on my windshield.Well,not anymore.Now its a crack.(Thank you very much cold weather for such a nice surprise.)
Probably will have to wait untill my tax return ,to get a new windshield.


-Got my oil change done(found a small leak in the oil pan seal)
-Changed the cabin air filter



Happy New Year everyone.

Mileage update: 139,178 miles

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

You're welcome-happy new year.

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

EA....you're welcome buddy....

I have bought many items from Tim and he is a very trustworthy guy and ships very fast and his prices are awesome too hence I referred him to you

and sorry the new year is bringing couple issues...issues will soon phase off

btw doesnt your insurance cover windshields?

truonghthe

hey Endless do you have to remove the C pillar to get to the rear deck or not, I have similar problem with my speaker in the rear also.

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

^^^ for the rear deck you will have to remove the C pillar....takes 2 minutes to remove it....

endles/acura

Steven Bell,happy new year.

swoosh,got a quote on the windshield $250.00(installed ,also includes upper trim piece new).My deductabile is $750 so not worth that route.

truonghthe,c-pillar trim covers do have to came out.Square clip with the airbag letters pops out,then pry it out,2 other clips hold it.

Props again to Tim ,my kit is in route as we speak thru fedex.Should get it on the 10th of this month.

Mileage update: 139,356 miles

endles/acura

Small update

Fill up log:

20th fill up - 339 miles
21st fill up - 329 miles
22nd fill up - 328 miles
23rd fill up - 282 miles
24th fill up - 304 miles

Needless to say cold weather kills those mpg's.
400 miles on a full tank will have to wait untill warmer days.

Mileage update: 139,365 miles

ShadowAcura

Are you heavy on the gas pedal? I live in NJ as well and I average about 345 to 360 miles per tank for just mainly around the town driving with little highway. I have reached and this is during the cold months my highest mpt (miles per tank) was 388 but that was when I was driving to Philly, NYC, and Morristown so I was half around town and half highway. I live in Central Jersey so each of those drives were an hour to two hours for me.

endles/acura

ShadowAcura,not heavy on the foot at all.My commute is 75% highway and 25% city.
I just have to find the problem and fix it.
With a couple more twicks i'll get there.


Another small little surprise....




Mileage update: 139,391 miles

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

nice...

looks like a OEM Type S spoiler

and for 75% highway and 25% city, 375-ish is not bad at all....another thing which MPT (Miles Per Tank) depends is how much you put in....

you can never compare MPT because people top off different amounts and different gas nozzles have different thresholds for stopping....the best way to find MPG is how much you fill in AFTER the drive....

so say you fill up 15 gallons....drive 200 miles and fill up 10 gallons....your MPG is 20....do not calculate MPG with initial fill up....you will always get the wrong amount

endles/acura

swoosh

looks like a OEM Type S spoiler ...with black double sided tape sticking out. Not cool.

Honestly i'm not worried about getting 400 miles out of a tank,because i know it can do it.
All i got to do is get on the highway and let it roll baby roll. lol

endles/acura

i got mail



Mileage update: 139,550 miles

Redsand353

hmmm a-spec???

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Nice!

rossv1

I want the Aspec kit...

endles/acura

Yup it's the type-s A-Spec kit,arrived flawless.No damage from the shipping(even though the box looks like crap).Mad props for all of you that made it easier for me.Thank you.Tim is the men.

Wont be putting it on, any time soon.Way to cold out there.When i do, i'll post step by step pics and how to?

I think i'm finally,narrowing down the whole MPG issue:

-Still got 2 wheels(in rear) slightly bent. = Ressistance

-I dont always use the same premium gas. = ECM (has to adapt/adjust every time i fill up)

-I do use my cruise control on the highway a lot.(to maintain speed) = ??? some of you say cruise control not so good.

-I'm suspecting the fuel pump or the info mid not so accurate.I'll explain:
The fuel tanks capacity on this car is about 17.1 gallons .
The most i've ever manage to burn was 16 gallons.(i've driven it sometimes over 60 miles afther the low gas light comes on.)Which brings me to the other concern.
When displaying the range miles only, the low gas light never comes on at the same miles to empty.(the light will come on anywhere from 45 miles to 19 miles to empty)
Is this normal?Does anyone else notice this at all?Shouldn't it always come at the same miles to empty?

-I heard they have gas saving tires out there,Michellin.Will look into it.


Mileage update: 139,621 miles

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

E/A the only tires which will save you gas are LRR (Low Rolling Resistance)....just stay with a regular tire with a decent tread-wear and A/A rating....

I dont use cruise control....i dont like it LOL....if I see a downhill, i take my foot off the gas and slightly tap the throttle to maintain the speed....when i see a uphill coming....i speed up and light tap the throttle uphill....

EFItech

iTrader: (5)

I see your in jersey pm me if you want to trade them type s wheels for my Spare set of aspecs lmk

Also I have some cheap parts for your type s if your interested. Roof spoiler, RV6 PCD. Letting go for close to nothing

endles/acura

Just left you a message.Text me

endles/acura

swoosh ,i'm going to try my best not to use the cruise control.

Another nice TL at my job.




A-Spec kit install part 1:

Tools neede
-philips screw driver(stuby) short
-trim remover tool
-blancket





It's very dirty under ,so make sure you take your time cleaning the bottom.

Mileage update: 139,711 miles

truonghthe

where is the front and rear?

endles/acura

truonghthe , i got them stored in my basement.I'm taking my time with this i want to do it 100% right, the first time.

Mileage update: 139,773 miles

dstah

iTrader: (-1)

coming along good!!

CLtotheTL32

iTrader: (3)

Congrats on the A-Spec kit

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

eager to see more

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Glad to see some new shots-now you get your thread's date updated!

endles/acura

dstah,CLtotheTL32,swoosh and Steven Bell thanks guys.
If everything goes according to plan i'll have the front piece installed this weekend.
Also managed to pick up a painted roof spoiler from (EFItech) for $40.00. Stay tuned.

Mileage update: 139,881 miles

endles/acura

Totally missed the money shot...



Mileage update: 140,006 miles

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

Damn it.......LOL



Just drive backwards until it goes back to the Money Shot!

endles/acura

Steven Bell,imagine if i could.People would be reversing a lot all the time.
I guess i always have the next money shot.

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

hahah if can give you mine if you want

you are closing the gap on me bro....I am at 167K