JayVee's 3G TL
04-23-2012, 09:51 AM
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1 day i dont see a thread and you make soooo much progress !!!
well done buddy !!!
how are you liking the intake growl ?
well done buddy !!!
how are you liking the intake growl ?
04-23-2012, 10:41 AM
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04-23-2012, 11:05 AM
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^^^ THIS !!!
and i do agree that you do have a perfectionist welder.....
and i do agree that you do have a perfectionist welder.....
04-23-2012, 12:09 PM
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I know u were ref to the next step... That is still stock and don't have plans to change that since I am completely satisfied with the sound I have now. I just drove home from using some sports shift to get that higher rev...and OMG... I am loving it. And I do feel a slight difference in take off. Maybe a minuet difference but just seems to be a lil more jumpy out the box with Gitty-Up....or is that the sound playing games with me...lol. No for real. Its TQ'r. 
I am loving it. And I do feel a slight difference in take off. Maybe a minuet difference but just seems to be a lil more jumpy out the box with Gitty-Up....or is that the sound playing games with me...lol. No for real. Its TQ'r.
04-23-2012, 12:27 PM
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replace the mufflers with a straight pipe LOL....but yeah that sounded exotic....someone posted a video in some thread....
04-23-2012, 12:55 PM
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04-23-2012, 02:34 PM
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^^^ True to that !!!
dynomax resonators clean up the tone a lot more than magnaflow....
dynomax resonators clean up the tone a lot more than magnaflow....
04-23-2012, 03:34 PM
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post some vids bro
04-23-2012, 05:29 PM
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TLDude...your girls sounds like a classy broad...like my fiancee! 
It's true, if you check the stage IV mod with the magnaflow (res no muffler), it actually has some rasp through it for some reason. Stage III was my only pick...even gave me that nice little gurgle when downshifting.
It's true, if you check the stage IV mod with the magnaflow (res no muffler), it actually has some rasp through it for some reason. Stage III was my only pick...even gave me that nice little gurgle when downshifting.
04-23-2012, 05:45 PM
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TLDude...your girls sounds like a classy broad...like my fiancee!
It's true, if you check the stage IV mod with the magnaflow (res no muffler), it actually has some rasp through it for some reason. Stage III was my only pick...even gave me that nice little gurgle when downshifting.
It's true, if you check the stage IV mod with the magnaflow (res no muffler), it actually has some rasp through it for some reason. Stage III was my only pick...even gave me that nice little gurgle when downshifting.
If I had a MT, then I would at least step it up one more stage. As for vidz...I suck. I never knew how to post vidz.
And the ONE X I tried, it failed to a still shot...Never tried since. 
QUESTION: I have one more pr of LEDs to install and they are a BISG to remove the lense where it seems to be on the brink of breaking the lense or the entire light assembly. The beauty lights in the sun visors... Geeeeez! WTF! HOW TO REMOVE???
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04-23-2012, 05:51 PM
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TLDude...your girls sounds like a classy broad...like my fiancee!
It's true, if you check the stage IV mod with the magnaflow (res no muffler), it actually has some rasp through it for some reason. Stage III was my only pick...even gave me that nice little gurgle when downshifting.
It's true, if you check the stage IV mod with the magnaflow (res no muffler), it actually has some rasp through it for some reason. Stage III was my only pick...even gave me that nice little gurgle when downshifting.
She has to approve all my proposed mods before I can execute em
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04-23-2012, 06:16 PM
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Thats why I don't wanna go go to gurgle or raspy... I have a AT If I had a MT, then I would at least step it up one more stage.
As for vidz...I suck. I never knew how to post vidz. And the ONE X I tried, it failed to a still shot...Never tried since.
QUESTION: I have one more pr of LEDs to install and they are a BISG to remove the lense where it seems to be on the brink of breaking the lense or the entire light assembly. The beauty lights in the sun visors... Geeeeez! WTF! HOW TO REMOVE???
If I had a MT, then I would at least step it up one more stage. As for vidz...I suck. I never knew how to post vidz.
And the ONE X I tried, it failed to a still shot...Never tried since. QUESTION: I have one more pr of LEDs to install and they are a BISG to remove the lense where it seems to be on the brink of breaking the lense or the entire light assembly. The beauty lights in the sun visors... Geeeeez! WTF! HOW TO REMOVE???
04-23-2012, 08:12 PM
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You'd see more results from the pulley then the spacer. That's just opinion. And its not that you'll see hp you'll feel the motor rev better since youre gaining back that lost parasitic power through the drive system. The spacer will just help keep the tb a bit cooler combined with the thermo spacers.
04-23-2012, 08:42 PM
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I always heard what a PITA the crank pulley was so I never even considered getting the pulley...if I did, I'd probaby stick with stock size since I have a system.
J.
PS, Jay, you need to used a small flathead and go in kinda straight up on the edge closest to center of car...there are these metal tabs that you might accidentally pry down, the lense should come out with just pressing the plastic piece, hard to explain. Mine flickered, my oems are back in.
J.
PS, Jay, you need to used a small flathead and go in kinda straight up on the edge closest to center of car...there are these metal tabs that you might accidentally pry down, the lense should come out with just pressing the plastic piece, hard to explain. Mine flickered, my oems are back in.
04-24-2012, 03:25 AM
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BTW...The sound is CRAZY AWESOME! Its deep and sounds so aggressive under throttle. I don't think I will be making any additions or changes to my exhaust for a long minute... I am completely happy with the tone provided by the CAI and other benefits. Completely sounds like a subtle aftermarket exhaust or performance OEM. Its PERFECT!
I am completely happy with the tone provided by the CAI and other benefits. Completely sounds like a subtle aftermarket exhaust or performance OEM. Its PERFECT!
04-24-2012, 03:45 AM
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You'd see more results from the pulley then the spacer. That's just opinion. And its not that you'll see hp you'll feel the motor rev better since youre gaining back that lost parasitic power through the drive system. The spacer will just help keep the tb a bit cooler combined with the thermo spacers.
I always heard what a PITA the crank pulley was so I never even considered getting the pulley...if I did, I'd probaby stick with stock size since I have a system.
J.
PS, Jay, you need to used a small flathead and go in kinda straight up on the edge closest to center of car...there are these metal tabs that you might accidentally pry down, the lense should come out with just pressing the plastic piece, hard to explain. Mine flickered, my oems are back in.
J.
PS, Jay, you need to used a small flathead and go in kinda straight up on the edge closest to center of car...there are these metal tabs that you might accidentally pry down, the lense should come out with just pressing the plastic piece, hard to explain. Mine flickered, my oems are back in.
) mod later down the road. I just thought I would inq first from those with experience with those individual parts.
04-24-2012, 08:24 AM
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+1 for the stock size UR pulley. i felt a difference in acceleration after i installed mine. RPM's seem to climb quicker/faster between gears.
04-24-2012, 08:48 AM
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04-24-2012, 10:24 AM
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nope, just jacked up the front of the car. took off the passenger wheel, took off the plastic shroud covering and bam. there is your OEM pulley and bolt.
you need an extended breaker bar for leverage, so that it'll stick out far enough past your fender/front bumper when you knock the bolt loose, you won't damage the body.
you need an extended breaker bar for leverage, so that it'll stick out far enough past your fender/front bumper when you knock the bolt loose, you won't damage the body.
04-24-2012, 12:21 PM
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...but that much torque on an extension will usually snap it. Did you use a 1/2" ratchet?! Or a 3/8"?
I am going to look into this. The easier reving of the motor, any improvement on fuel effeciency etc by any chance?
I am going to look into this. The easier reving of the motor, any improvement on fuel effeciency etc by any chance?
04-24-2012, 06:02 PM
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a quick pic today with the camera instead of the shitty DROIDX Engine a lil dirty but so is the car. Needs detail inside and out.
That TB spacer would sure look sexy right about now...lol. But until then, UPDATE: My RED TOP OPTIMA BATTERY is on its way to take care of all the accessories coming soon.
Engine a lil dirty but so is the car. Needs detail inside and out. That TB spacer would sure look sexy right about now...lol. But until then, UPDATE: My RED TOP OPTIMA BATTERY is on its way to take care of all the accessories coming soon.
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04-24-2012, 06:43 PM
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Just an FYI the new Optima's are not that great. Also if you have a sound system you should got the yellow not the red. I recently bought the new diehard platinum battery. That battery runs everything so smoothly. Haven't had any issues not to mention I can always just bring it back and get a new one if it goes bad.
04-24-2012, 08:12 PM
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Just an FYI the new Optima's are not that great. Also if you have a sound system you should got the yellow not the red. I recently bought the new diehard platinum battery. That battery runs everything so smoothly. Haven't had any issues not to mention I can always just bring it back and get a new one if it goes bad.
So, from your experience what makes em "NOT SO GREAT" ? Especially, for $30-40 more then what the batteries you 2 are mentioning.Thanks...I am glad he was playing...
...all I know is I NEED battery that is going to do the job NOW and do the job LATER... Buy one and DONE! That is what I want. And yes, I do obviously plan on installing a system. So its recommended to get the YELLOW for the extra required amps? I can still call and cancel or switch battery applications if needed. LMk Thanks
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04-24-2012, 11:09 PM
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the higher the CCA's the more the battery is susceptible to failure specially during the summer which you FL boys see a lot !!! the TL needs less than 600CCA....bigger is not always better.....
got the Autocraft gold battery from the local Advance Auto Parts for my wifey's lexus....battery was like 100 bucks, use code BATX for 25% off....3 year replacement and 7 year prorated warranty....out the door for 80 some bucks !!!
got the Autocraft gold battery from the local Advance Auto Parts for my wifey's lexus....battery was like 100 bucks, use code BATX for 25% off....3 year replacement and 7 year prorated warranty....out the door for 80 some bucks !!!
04-25-2012, 02:52 AM
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the higher the CCA's the more the battery is susceptible to failure specially during the summer which you FL boys see a lot !!! the TL needs less than 600CCA....bigger is not always better.....
got the Autocraft gold battery from the local Advance Auto Parts for my wifey's lexus....battery was like 100 bucks, use code BATX for 25% off....3 year replacement and 7 year prorated warranty....out the door for 80 some bucks !!!
got the Autocraft gold battery from the local Advance Auto Parts for my wifey's lexus....battery was like 100 bucks, use code BATX for 25% off....3 year replacement and 7 year prorated warranty....out the door for 80 some bucks !!!
RS. I know it seems I may need the yellow but I have read bad reviews about the yellow. Even searching here on AZ some had negative things or experiences with the yellow. One gentleman said regarding OPTIMA batt. and AUDIO if you are not pushing 1000w+ a red is fine. Can someone confirm this information? I will be installing a system but a modest one. Definitely NOT 1000+ in wattage. (My only amp is a Image Dynamic i5800)
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