96cd5's AM Progress Thread-Updated w/Photo Pic, Page 4, 10/27/13
06-22-2012, 08:54 AM
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96cd5's AM Progress Thread-Updated w/Photo Pic, Page 4, 10/27/13
2004 Acura TL 6mt w/Navi and Brembo
Mods:
Mods:
- Window tint
- Roof spoiler
- USR switchback side markers
- Rear muffler delete
- Intake resonator delete
- Debadged
- Front bumper respray
- Jpipe
- Precat deletes
- Trunk lip spoiler
- Full Aspec kit
- HT spec F&F coilovers
- Air intake
- Throttle Body Spacer
- Varrstoen 3.3.2 19x9.5 +22 all round
- Tires F:225/35/19 R:235/35/19
- USR headlights
- ALTP catback exhaust
- Light weight crank pulley
- Aluminum flywheel
- Aluminum Pedals
- USR Carbon Fiber Accents
- Front parking light LED switchbacks
- Rear blinker LED
- 6k or 8k headlight bulbs
- Accord Fogs
- Illuminated door sills
- LED interior conversion?
- OEM window visors
- Full car respray
- Speaker and amp upgrades
- Work Varianza T1S Front: 19 x 8.5 +38 Rear: 19 x 9.5 +36
- J&R ECU
- Ported manifold, throttle body, and intake runners.
- Head work?
- Cams?
06-22-2012, 09:03 AM
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ambitious plans and wish list.
keep up the good work!
keep up the good work!
06-22-2012, 09:23 AM
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Nice nice.
I heard that sometimes going with the lightweight pully and lightweight flywheel can be goofy. You might want to look into that.
For your "Speaker and amp upgrades", I'd consider adding an aftermarket sub to start with. I've just got a 10" bazooka tube with a 500W amp (dedicated to the sub) and it's about 10x better than the stock sub. I've got it running off the output for the stock sub and it sounds great. A lot of guys have done extensive aftermarket work on the speakers but all I did was added some polks up front and the rest sounds wonderful. The stock system isn't too bad to start with.
ALso, with your rear mufflers gone, a jpipe and PCD's are likely going to add a fair bit of rasp, especially the PCD's. Depending on your preference, you may need to add some resonators.
Welcome to the board man. Good luck
I heard that sometimes going with the lightweight pully and lightweight flywheel can be goofy. You might want to look into that.
For your "Speaker and amp upgrades", I'd consider adding an aftermarket sub to start with. I've just got a 10" bazooka tube with a 500W amp (dedicated to the sub) and it's about 10x better than the stock sub. I've got it running off the output for the stock sub and it sounds great. A lot of guys have done extensive aftermarket work on the speakers but all I did was added some polks up front and the rest sounds wonderful. The stock system isn't too bad to start with.
ALso, with your rear mufflers gone, a jpipe and PCD's are likely going to add a fair bit of rasp, especially the PCD's. Depending on your preference, you may need to add some resonators.
Welcome to the board man. Good luck
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06-22-2012, 10:08 AM
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Yeah. haha. Thanks!
Yeah I've done alot of audio upgrades for people, I'm a big alpine and jl audio fan. I have a set of JL 12's and an alpine 500 to 1 amp but I haven't installed it because the stock has a good bit of sound to it and I like the trunk space. I still have the stock resonator and mid muffler but once I swap the Jpipe and the PCD I'll see where I'm at. But for right now the rear muffler delete is by far the best exhaust mod for the TL, IMO, and I've had a number of complements on it, even from random people.
Thanks its a slow progress but I think I got a good plan. thanks for the heads up with the lightweight combo I wasn't aware of any issue. time for some research.
Yeah, I already was aware of that I'd figure I would change it out when it came time to do the clutch. Got any clutch recommendations?
Nice nice.
I heard that sometimes going with the lightweight pully and lightweight flywheel can be goofy. You might want to look into that.
For your "Speaker and amp upgrades", I'd consider adding an aftermarket sub to start with. I've just got a 10" bazooka tube with a 500W amp (dedicated to the sub) and it's about 10x better than the stock sub. I've got it running off the output for the stock sub and it sounds great. A lot of guys have done extensive aftermarket work on the speakers but all I did was added some polks up front and the rest sounds wonderful. The stock system isn't too bad to start with.
ALso, with your rear mufflers gone, a jpipe and PCD's are likely going to add a fair bit of rasp, especially the PCD's. Depending on your preference, you may need to add some resonators.
Welcome to the board man. Good luck
I heard that sometimes going with the lightweight pully and lightweight flywheel can be goofy. You might want to look into that.
For your "Speaker and amp upgrades", I'd consider adding an aftermarket sub to start with. I've just got a 10" bazooka tube with a 500W amp (dedicated to the sub) and it's about 10x better than the stock sub. I've got it running off the output for the stock sub and it sounds great. A lot of guys have done extensive aftermarket work on the speakers but all I did was added some polks up front and the rest sounds wonderful. The stock system isn't too bad to start with.
ALso, with your rear mufflers gone, a jpipe and PCD's are likely going to add a fair bit of rasp, especially the PCD's. Depending on your preference, you may need to add some resonators.
Welcome to the board man. Good luck
Thanks its a slow progress but I think I got a good plan. thanks for the heads up with the lightweight combo I wasn't aware of any issue. time for some research.
Yeah, I already was aware of that I'd figure I would change it out when it came time to do the clutch. Got any clutch recommendations?
06-22-2012, 10:15 AM
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06-22-2012, 01:01 PM
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Yep, had many of those. haha. I'll post some pics of my past creations.
Are u against the idea of a lightweight flywheel? Have you had one in your tl? This is what I was planning on going with: http://www.heeltoeauto.com/clutchmas...40-hd00-s.html
06-22-2012, 02:22 PM
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These are my old rides, I'm gonna post the lastest picture I have of them.
My first car: 94 Accord
I bought this car for less than $500. 42 MPG! 91 Civic Hatch
Full b16 swap, JRSC, chipped ECU, Mint Interior. 93 Acura Integra
95 S-10
Probably my favorite car (except the TL) Low mileage one owner car, I got a steal on it. Suspension, wheels, audio, I/E. I sold it on the fly and I regretted it.
00 Maxima 5mt with G35 wheels
Dumped S13 with silvia front. 93 240sx
Full suspension upgrades, It was track worthy but I never got the chance to get it out there. The qr25 motor was getting alot of R&D for some great n/a power. RIP (totalled) 03 Sentra Spec V.
This one is family. She has always been in the family and hopefully always will be. 67 Chevelle
My first car: 94 Accord
I bought this car for less than $500. 42 MPG! 91 Civic Hatch
Full b16 swap, JRSC, chipped ECU, Mint Interior. 93 Acura Integra
95 S-10
Probably my favorite car (except the TL) Low mileage one owner car, I got a steal on it. Suspension, wheels, audio, I/E. I sold it on the fly and I regretted it.
00 Maxima 5mt with G35 wheels
Dumped S13 with silvia front. 93 240sx
Full suspension upgrades, It was track worthy but I never got the chance to get it out there. The qr25 motor was getting alot of R&D for some great n/a power. RIP (totalled) 03 Sentra Spec V.
This one is family. She has always been in the family and hopefully always will be. 67 Chevelle
06-22-2012, 03:43 PM
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Are u against the idea of a lightweight flywheel? Have you had one in your tl? This is what I was planning on going with: http://www.heeltoeauto.com/clutchmas...40-hd00-s.html
Just make sure you do your homework.
an unsprung clutch disk will not play well with a lightened flywheel, thats all im saying.
06-22-2012, 05:28 PM
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Thanks! I've always loved these car and it's nice to finally own one.
Thanks. Haha, guess I'll start with the easy plug and play ones first
thanks, wish I could have kept it, but times were more than tight and it needed some TLC to be perfect
thanks, haha! Yeah i miss everyone .......except for the first one it had 300k on it.
Thanks for the info I'll definitely look into it before it actually go through with it.
thanks, wish I could have kept it, but times were more than tight and it needed some TLC to be perfect
Thanks for the info I'll definitely look into it before it actually go through with it.
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Good update shots.
07-16-2012, 07:08 PM
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07-16-2012, 07:52 PM
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AWESOME update. Your car looks great
07-17-2012, 09:56 AM
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08-17-2012, 08:11 AM
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Thanks! I wanted to get the A-spec before the quit making them. Wheels will be in my future. Next there is some little stuff I'd like to get, OEM window visors, accord fogs, trunk lip, switchbacks, and maybe the OEM chrome trim for the grill. Plus I haven't really decided on which wheels I want, Varrstoens or Foragestars.
08-17-2012, 08:29 AM
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Hey man, nice progress! Any plans on removing the side door moldings? looks way cleaner without them. Also, are you in the Nashville area? I was down there for the summer in a silver TL lowered with white wheels. Think i might have seen you driving around.
08-17-2012, 12:41 PM
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Thanks, but I don't think I qualify as a "kid" if I have one.
08-17-2012, 01:40 PM
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I've kind of adapted to my moldings, they make think they help preserve my doors. I might attempt it once I am away from all the "my door must fly open" college students. I knew you were in nashville, I've spoke with you on the forums a couple of times. I wish I would have gotten to see your car in person, I love it!
Thanks, but I don't think I qualify as a "kid" if I have one.
Thanks, but I don't think I qualify as a "kid" if I have one.
08-17-2012, 02:33 PM
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Now we're talkin'....
The drop looks great. Keep going.
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The drop looks great. Keep going.
I updated the title of your thread for you. If you want any more changes, feel free to send me a PM-I'll take care of it for you.
08-17-2012, 02:47 PM
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Damn that's clean 
I love AM
I love AM
08-17-2012, 07:19 PM
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Thanks! if I run across some cheap I might but I'm not real picky until I get some wheels.
Thanks! I've always wanted one, but I wouldn't mind havin a white one though.
yeah but it use to have big places missing paint and I had it painted cheap and he done it without the car. The paint was so good I didn't worry about it but I'll eventually have the whole front done.