2007 TL TYPE-S Progress Thread-Updated 2/9/14
06-15-2012, 09:44 AM
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LOL hahah
but your headlights were not bad to begin with
but your headlights were not bad to begin with
06-15-2012, 06:51 PM
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Endless I think that the only will restore your headlight back to almost new is by wet sand and follow a buff lol, I never buy those headlight restoration kit lol.
06-17-2012, 12:16 PM
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nvasion , swoosh and truonghthe.You guys are rigth my headlights are not that bad to begin with.When they get really bad i'll probably get new ones anyways.What a waste of money.
Mileage update: 132,786 miles
Mileage update: 132,786 miles
06-18-2012, 07:25 PM
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Honda of America : National recall for certain 2007-2008 model year tl vehicles
Just got it in the mail,already made appointment to take it to the dealer in july 2.This recall started june 15 of 2012,not to be confused with the previous older 3g tl power steering hose recall.
nhtsa recall 12v-222
REASON FOR NOTICE:
Acura has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2007-2008 model year tl vehicles.Prolonged high under-hood temperatures and high power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate permaturely and may cause the hose to crack and leak power steering fluid.
Fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire.
-The dealer will inspect your vehicle and replace the power steering hose.
Look out for your notice in the mail and make that appointment.
nhtsa recall 12v-222
REASON FOR NOTICE:
Acura has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2007-2008 model year tl vehicles.Prolonged high under-hood temperatures and high power steering fluid temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate permaturely and may cause the hose to crack and leak power steering fluid.
Fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire.
-The dealer will inspect your vehicle and replace the power steering hose.
Look out for your notice in the mail and make that appointment.
06-18-2012, 07:54 PM
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^^^I just got that letter in the mail today also.
06-18-2012, 10:11 PM
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^^^ yup its the same TSB which is extended to 07-08 models
06-19-2012, 05:35 PM
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gofasttl93 and Horditruck Thanks guys i bet your cars are just as sick as well.
Do it your self for $20.00.The part you going to need is a rear drivers door handle cover that comes painted to match your cars colour.
Tools needed:
- 90 degree small pick
- shirt or big rag(rolled up to create a mass)
Before
Install rag in between door handle to make it easier to remove old cover.With the pick pull old cover out.
Install new one in reverse order.The whole thing took literally 2 minutes.It's that easy.
Do it your self for $20.00.The part you going to need is a rear drivers door handle cover that comes painted to match your cars colour.
Tools needed:
- 90 degree small pick
- shirt or big rag(rolled up to create a mass)
Before
Install rag in between door handle to make it easier to remove old cover.With the pick pull old cover out.
Install new one in reverse order.The whole thing took literally 2 minutes.It's that easy.
Can you explain Me how it took you only 2min !? I do the switch and take me over 1 hour !! I take off all the interio trim !! .. A small srew hold the piece !!
And ... what's your trick if your battery is down .... Because it's my case now and I don't know what to do !!??
PM ME PLEASE !!
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06-20-2012, 09:21 AM
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Joberube thats one reason why I am yet to do this mod....i run a braille 11lb battery and dont wanna take a risk if the battery dies out.....well either way glad you got it figured out
06-20-2012, 09:55 AM
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Just looked through all these pages, great documentation and updates, the car is coming along nicely and good to see a TL properly maintained and still going strong
06-20-2012, 09:46 PM
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swoosh i had the whole battery dying deal in mind too,but i replaced so many off those taking it off to insert the key will be ,cake.
Undying Dreams Thank you sir.Stay tuned this puppy will be a daily driver in 9 days.Those mileage updates are going to go cruisy.
Mileage update: 132,787 miles
Undying Dreams Thank you sir.Stay tuned this puppy will be a daily driver in 9 days.Those mileage updates are going to go cruisy.
Mileage update: 132,787 miles
06-20-2012, 10:33 PM
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^^^ 
hahaha yeah i just dont wanna carry the keyhole around with the key
hahaha yeah i just dont wanna carry the keyhole around with the key
06-25-2012, 09:27 AM
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whats up with the picnic towel headliner LOL....
06-26-2012, 10:25 PM
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^^^ Sweet-they look good. Anxious for the final shots.
06-27-2012, 10:20 AM
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^^^ THIS
post some pix up
post some pix up
07-01-2012, 09:43 PM
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Well done, brother! More pics, after the install.
I've updated your thread title's date.
I've updated your thread title's date.
07-02-2012, 10:47 AM
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SICK !!!
when bleeding the brakes remember you need to bleed the brembos on both side of the caliper...
when bleeding the brakes remember you need to bleed the brembos on both side of the caliper...
07-03-2012, 06:19 AM
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Steven Bell and swoosh,thanks guys.I will post pics after install.
swoosh, lol thanks for the tip.I knew that.
When bleeding front Brembo brakes:
-Start with the passenger side(the furthest away from the master cylinder)
-always bleed the inner caliper bleeder first
-then the outter bleeder
-repeat the same on driver side caliper
-always keep master cylinder reservoir up to level
Mileage update: 132,928 miles
swoosh, lol thanks for the tip.I knew that.
When bleeding front Brembo brakes:
-Start with the passenger side(the furthest away from the master cylinder)
-always bleed the inner caliper bleeder first
-then the outter bleeder
-repeat the same on driver side caliper
-always keep master cylinder reservoir up to level
Mileage update: 132,928 miles
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07-03-2012, 09:27 AM
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I was just reading your thread about the recall and got worried because I never received anything in the mail, so I called the hotline and they told me they had the wrong address and that my car IS on the recall list! Thank you so much! I just don't think I could survive seeing my child go up in flames! Thank you again!
07-03-2012, 09:27 AM
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i mentioned that coz i forgot to bleed the inner bleeders on steven's car when we painted his caliper and installed new pads....and and and went for a ride and he had no brakes LOL....
07-03-2012, 08:11 PM
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McMuffin999,I'm so glad i was able to help.A car catching on fire just sounds really bad in every way.
swoosh,no worries brother ,you were just trying to help and for that thank you.
P.S. hose recall all done
part number: 06535-sep-307 (p.s. feed hose kit)
p.s. fluid flushed :08206-9002a (3 quarts)
Mileage update: 132,993 miles
swoosh,no worries brother ,you were just trying to help and for that thank you.
P.S. hose recall all done
part number: 06535-sep-307 (p.s. feed hose kit)
p.s. fluid flushed :08206-9002a (3 quarts)
Mileage update: 132,993 miles
07-05-2012, 09:27 AM
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NICE !!!
in my car they wrapped the hose in some metal wrap thingie.... LOL
in my car they wrapped the hose in some metal wrap thingie.... LOL
07-05-2012, 06:06 PM
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swoosh,yup my hose has a heat wrap too.It's in a lower section of the hose not seen in the picture(the section closer to the rear cat/bank 1).
Mileage update: 133,115 miles
Mileage update: 133,115 miles
07-12-2012, 08:32 PM
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ahuiTLS Thank you sir.
Got some free time at work and a few quarts of trans fluid so i did a drain/refill.
And a very unpleasant surprise,i'm deffenally blaming the wife on this one.
Mileage update: 133,229 miles
Got some free time at work and a few quarts of trans fluid so i did a drain/refill.
And a very unpleasant surprise,i'm deffenally blaming the wife on this one.
Mileage update: 133,229 miles
07-12-2012, 09:10 PM
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^^^ lol
07-13-2012, 01:19 PM
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^^^ 
but not you have a reason to go for a Stage 2 exhaust
but not you have a reason to go for a Stage 2 exhaust
07-15-2012, 09:09 PM
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Steven Bell,i know i totally was the one who did that.just so dumb,pisses me off.
swoosh i would love to upgrade the exhaust system,but i got two problems with that:
-Most systems are too loud and my wife has chronic migranes.She would never want to get in the car.
-All the systems out there are just too damn expensive
Plus its not leaking ....yet.
Brembos finally on the car.Wife decided to catch me in action without telling me.
Wife's car in the background.
Notice the upgrade dot 4 brake fluid under the hood
Mileage update: 133,303 miles
swoosh i would love to upgrade the exhaust system,but i got two problems with that:
-Most systems are too loud and my wife has chronic migranes.She would never want to get in the car.
-All the systems out there are just too damn expensive
Plus its not leaking ....yet.
Brembos finally on the car.Wife decided to catch me in action without telling me.
Wife's car in the background.
Notice the upgrade dot 4 brake fluid under the hood
Mileage update: 133,303 miles
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07-15-2012, 09:22 PM
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Those calipers are SO sexy
07-15-2012, 10:16 PM
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^^^
the brembo's look awesome !!!
the brembo's look awesome !!!