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Old 06-14-2015, 09:09 PM
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Gaijin - '07 KBP TL-S 6

Recently acquired this TL-S. Bone stock.





Very glad I found this unicorn at an opportune time. Had the funds lined up and ready to go on it. I've been fortunate to own a couple other unicorns of the J family:
Silver - 03 Accord V6 6speed w/navi.
Black - 03 CL-S 6speed w/navi.

Will update thread as the car progresses.
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Unicorn indeed-congrats!
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looking forward to the progress!

love this colour, and 6MT also!
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How about a few more pics!
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Wow Great find!! I had to settle on an auto...

Lucky for me the car only had 36k miles and was an 07.. too good of a deal to pass up. I am now at 51k.

How many miles did you get it with? It must have low mileage for being so rare...probably stored away somewhere huh?
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More pictures and videos coming soon.

Just got windows tinted. 35% all around.
Xlr8 catback (res) is ordered. Painfully long wait for it (2-3weeks out).
Painting calipers soon with Brembo decals.

Ordering coilovers by end of next week.

Records over it's life span fill this binder. Serviced per manufacturer recommendations and everything done at one Acura dealer for the past 7-8 years. All services done on time to a T.


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Originally Posted by shownfu
Records over it's life span fill this binder. Serviced per manufacturer recommendations and everything done at one Acura dealer for the past 7-8 years. All services done on time to a T.



Nicely done sir!!

I just saw in another thread you posted you have 190k miles on your car!!!! Thats crazy! Mine car has 51k compared to your 190k.....big difference!

sounds like you are due for another timing belt change again since you are approaching 200k....
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That's great! Good future plans too.
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Stock form.



Then these came in...




Install day:







While installing the coils Fedex man came by:




I was tackling the install job alone. It was exhausting. Fronts were fairly straight forward. The rears were a pain.

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Got done after 8 hours. I took breaks to eat. Had to run to the auto store a couple times too. Decided I'll get the exhaust in since the car was on jack stands already. But I ran into this:



The aftermath of 7 midwest winters.
So I wasnt even going to try. I just pulled into the local muffler shop and dropped a hundo.
1 hour later:




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End of a 2 day ordeal. Everything is assembled. Drives great, sounds awesome.










I'm going to lower the rear a bit more on a different day. Rears are about 3/4 up from lowest ring. Front are about 1/2 way point.
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I've got paint and clear with Brembo decals also for another day.
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LOL at the rust, I know all about it my friend.. did u not get the j pipe that deletes 3rd cat? cuz if so you wouldn't have to worry about that rusty part, but I bet where the j pipe mounts to the pre cats is just as bad if not worse, I know mine was really bad..

Car looks amazing dude, on point! Hows the paint on the front end?? looks like it may have seen better days
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Bonus shot showing the ass of the is250awd (wife's).

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Originally Posted by Oh Sickest TL
LOL at the rust, I know all about it my friend.. did u not get the j pipe that deletes 3rd cat? cuz if so you wouldn't have to worry about that rusty part, but I bet where the j pipe mounts to the pre cats is just as bad if not worse, I know mine was really bad..

Car looks amazing dude, on point! Hows the paint on the front end??
Didnt get the j-pipe. Not ready to drop another $500 on exhaust parts.

Front is rock chipped. Not too bad. All those specks in the pic are dead flies. Havent washed the car for 3 weeks.
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Originally Posted by shownfu
Didnt get the j-pipe. Not ready to drop another $500 on exhaust parts.

Front is rock chipped. Not too bad. All those specks in the pic are dead flies. Havent washed the car for 3 weeks.
Right on man.. Love the colour and like the yellow fogs too.. Do they have the 3000k bulbs that are yellow or is it just the film over the lens..

I think you'd really like the j pipe! And god damn rock chips man they really burn my balls!! I just got my car painted and I'm already noticing tiny specs and I can't put the 3M clear bra or wax on it for like 3-5 months

Jeez just saw you have 190k miles!! That paint is in excellent condition considering the mileage!

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Looks great! The color looks even better in person. Made me rethink my Moroccan Red Pearl the first time I saw one taken care of in person.
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Gaijin - '07 KBP TL-S 6

Looking good. Def need a lip kit. Needs more low...

What color are you painting your brembos?

I have the rv6 jpipe and hfpc and I love the combo...

You should take a look at my progress thread to get some ideas...

Good progress so far man...
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KBP 6-speed is the ultimate TL

Looks fantastic so far! Great photography as well In for moar!
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I like the new shots!
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Went to the drag strip.

I was frustrated that I had to sit in line for 1.5hrs to get one run. Then once I did run I found out I needed a new clutch. No bite at all after shifting into 2nd, let off and hit 3rd, no bite - just bounced off the limiter. Went into 4th gear to finish the 'race.' Ran a 17.xx at 89mph...fail.
Coincidentally I lined up a with a Del Sol......that had a j35 swap.

Both the white TL-S's ran 15.0 - I don't remember the trap speed. They're auto & stock.


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We'll run again next season with better tires and a new clutch.
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Very nice. Would have loved a 6-speed. Wish they were not so hard to find. Seem to be even more rare than the 7G Accord 6-6
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nice update. so finally AT beat MT at their own game eh?
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Service records like that is what I dream to see, I wish I had the original sticker too. Beautiful KBP 6MT example especially for 190k miles! loving the progress of it too
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Crap photo. But there it is getting a new Luk clutch and flywheel. Trans to be filled back up with GM Syncromesh.
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Nicely done. Sweet ride.
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It's been a little bit. Added a little bit to it. Still going with 223K on the clock.
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That's one healthy car. 33mpg I wish I get 19mpg mph19
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There's no other words for it, those wheels look perfect on the car!
Flawless.
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Nice purchase!!!! Love the wheels!
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OMG....supercharged and with 223k on the clock. Nice man! So clean too! Gives me hopes of throwing a supercharger on next year.
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Originally Posted by Shadow2056
OMG....supercharged and with 223k on the clock. Nice man! So clean too! Gives me hopes of throwing a supercharger on next year.

I can't believe I missed that ever-so subtle SC peaking outta the engine bay, damn. This is officially the perfect TL-S
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