My BS Thread (Part Deuce)
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Sup bitches?
The TL is unchanged and is still chugging right along. I'm saving my pennies for some small maintenance and aftermarket parts. A new set of wheels might be in the works, but it'll be a while until that happens.
I met up with new-ish member "Boogsephine" last night and snapped a few pictures:
The TL is unchanged and is still chugging right along. I'm saving my pennies for some small maintenance and aftermarket parts. A new set of wheels might be in the works, but it'll be a while until that happens.
I met up with new-ish member "Boogsephine" last night and snapped a few pictures:
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Looks very clean.
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Wow, how long has it been????
Nice shots, dude.
Nice shots, dude.
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as usual....awesome pix Tyler..
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I YOUR CAR
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Tyler is MIA.
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Nah bruh!
Thanks for the compliments fellas! Pictures make my car look flawless, but sadly that's not the case
The A-Specs are bent They have been for quite some time and I'll most likely replace them and have them repaired at a later time. With being 10 years old and powdercoated twice, I think they've bitten the bullet. The bends are small but the car rides like absolute shit, especially on the narrow tires. I'm being picky and don't just want stock wheels, so I'm saving my pennies to get an aftermarket set. I also need to replace a motor mount and replace the o-rings in my PS pump, so those take priority.
The A-Specs hold a special place in my heart so I don't think I'll sell them. I'll sit on them for a bit and have the bends fixed at a later time. My only concern is having the bends fixed is the possibility that the heat used will weaken the metal at those points even more, making them more prone to bending again the future.
Along with the motor mount and PS pump rings, I need to do some other maintenance items as well. I'm just saving my pennies to do it right!
Also, the WDP Type-S next to me is a 6-speed. I drove it around the parking lot and fell in love. The clutch is a bit tricky at first, but damn it was fun.
Thanks for the compliments fellas! Pictures make my car look flawless, but sadly that's not the case
The A-Specs are bent They have been for quite some time and I'll most likely replace them and have them repaired at a later time. With being 10 years old and powdercoated twice, I think they've bitten the bullet. The bends are small but the car rides like absolute shit, especially on the narrow tires. I'm being picky and don't just want stock wheels, so I'm saving my pennies to get an aftermarket set. I also need to replace a motor mount and replace the o-rings in my PS pump, so those take priority.
The A-Specs hold a special place in my heart so I don't think I'll sell them. I'll sit on them for a bit and have the bends fixed at a later time. My only concern is having the bends fixed is the possibility that the heat used will weaken the metal at those points even more, making them more prone to bending again the future.
Along with the motor mount and PS pump rings, I need to do some other maintenance items as well. I'm just saving my pennies to do it right!
Also, the WDP Type-S next to me is a 6-speed. I drove it around the parking lot and fell in love. The clutch is a bit tricky at first, but damn it was fun.
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Thank you gentlemen
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Still looks good as ever!
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Nice shots, indeed.
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The TL has been under the knife a few times over the last few months having some parts installed. First up was the Skunk2 UCAs to help correct the massive amounts of negative camber I had up front.
Specs are now as follows:
Fender to ground:
23 5/8" Front
23 7/8" Rear
-0.3 camber, 0 toe Front Left and Front Right (Skunk2 UCAs)
-0.8 camber, 0 toe Rear Left and Rear Right (Ingalls Rear Arms)
I was running -3.2 camber up front before the UCAs
After those were installed, it was maintenance time. First up was a new front motor mount because the stock one looked like this:
Yep, it had separated in half. The front mount is liquid filled and that stuff stunk Here's the new one:
Next up were new valve cover gaskets due to a small seep. No before shots, just the gaskets and tubes:
I switched over to Mobil 1 High Mileage after using conventional oil for 6 years. I did my research before making the swap to full synthetic and Mobil said to just change the oil at 3k miles instead of waiting until 5k.
And finally was the replacement of the leaking power steering pump. Before:
Cleaned up to be returned to Acura for a $50.00 core credit
And the brand new unit:
Next up is some transmission goodies; 3rd/4th gear pressure switches and new fluid. Hopefully after that the car will be all caught up on maintenance.
The car is running like a champ. Just hit 141k and averaged 35mpg to and from the beach last weekend.
That's all folks
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Good stuff, Tyler! 35mpg is excellent!
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Like a brand new car, right Tyler!
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So after going through the entire thread, all I can say is....I love your TL. It's my new inspiration. So many crisp pictures and your taste in cars is great! I've got a buddy who lives in Charlotte so maybe we can have a small get together next time I'm up there!
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^^^^ You went thru all 437,297 pages?
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Thank you!
Thanks Sloth! I've never averaged that much before, it felt great!
Indeed sir!
Thank you gentlemen! I'll have to wash the car again before I take more pictures; the poor thing is filthy
Wow, quite the compliment! Thank you!
Please let me know when/if you're in the area!
I hope not
Thanks Sloth! I've never averaged that much before, it felt great!
Indeed sir!
Please let me know when/if you're in the area!
I hope not
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Lol no, just part Deuce.
I will for sure let you know. BTW, I am in love with the ATLP exhaust!! It always seems to stay super clean and very shiny.
What camera setup are you running? I use a D5100 and I love love love my 35mm 1.8. I also have a Sigma 10-20 that takes beautiful wide angles.
I will for sure let you know. BTW, I am in love with the ATLP exhaust!! It always seems to stay super clean and very shiny.
What camera setup are you running? I use a D5100 and I love love love my 35mm 1.8. I also have a Sigma 10-20 that takes beautiful wide angles.
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Lol no, just part Deuce.
I will for sure let you know. BTW, I am in love with the ATLP exhaust!! It always seems to stay super clean and very shiny.
What camera setup are you running? I use a D5100 and I love love love my 35mm 1.8. I also have a Sigma 10-20 that takes beautiful wide angles.
I will for sure let you know. BTW, I am in love with the ATLP exhaust!! It always seems to stay super clean and very shiny.
What camera setup are you running? I use a D5100 and I love love love my 35mm 1.8. I also have a Sigma 10-20 that takes beautiful wide angles.
Nom nom. I highly recommend ATLP to everyone.
Same as you, I have the 35mm f/1.8, but I have a pitiful D3100 I also have a Tamron 18-250 but prefer the crispness of the 35mm much more even though the Tamron is more versatile. I'm hoping to get a wide angle by the end of the year.
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Those closeups are nice and crisp Tyler. Your TL loves you more now.
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Thank you Eric! Can I haz your lens?
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ATLP made me fall in love with my car all over again. Plus it cured the sunk-in look of the stock exhaust tips with the A-Spec kit.
Nom nom. I highly recommend ATLP to everyone.
Same as you, I have the 35mm f/1.8, but I have a pitiful D3100 I also have a Tamron 18-250 but prefer the crispness of the 35mm much more even though the Tamron is more versatile. I'm hoping to get a wide angle by the end of the year.
Nom nom. I highly recommend ATLP to everyone.
Same as you, I have the 35mm f/1.8, but I have a pitiful D3100 I also have a Tamron 18-250 but prefer the crispness of the 35mm much more even though the Tamron is more versatile. I'm hoping to get a wide angle by the end of the year.
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Look into the Sigma 10-20 HSM. It has some distortion at the edges at 10-12mm but it takes super clean pictures. I wouldn't worry about which body you have, obviously you're doing a great job with the D3100! Does your ATLP have the resonator? I just watched the two vids on Heel-toe and I can't decide if I should get resonated or not.
My exhaust is non-resonated. I got it used so I didn't have much of a choice, but I'm glad it's not resonated. I think resonated would be too quiet for my liking.
Watch in 1080:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPMB...ature=youtu.be
It's loud when you get on it but more than tolerable with other people in the car or on extended drives. There is some drone but it's not horrible.
Edit: y u no embed video!?!?!
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Here you go Ty....
Also the choice of resonated and non-resonated should depend on other exhaust mods....if you have PCD''s then I would get resonated...else if I have HFC or base stock cats, non-resonated is the way to go IMO
Also the choice of resonated and non-resonated should depend on other exhaust mods....if you have PCD''s then I would get resonated...else if I have HFC or base stock cats, non-resonated is the way to go IMO
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That's a great sound. I love the cold start-up vid you posted as well. Looks like non-resonated will be the way to go. I'd have to say that this is the best looking exhaust for the TL as well. I like it even more than the quads.
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Thanks Anil! I don't know why the hell it wouldn't embed
Dan, non-res is the way to go. Make it happen!
Dan, non-res is the way to go. Make it happen!
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Looks great and sounds even better.. Need to go thru your whole thread.. Just saw this last page..
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Do it! You won't regret it.
Just another reason why you're awesome
When I was having all of this stuff done, I took a 2014 ES300h home for the night. I've never been a fan of the ES but the new one is gorgeous. It's not the car for me (heavy and FWD) but I was really impressed. This model was fully loaded which stickers for around $49k.
The bamboo trim is exclusive to the ES300h.
Crappy pictures but this feature in the Lexus hybrids is really cool. In Eco and Normal mode, the left gauge shows how the power is being used and developed, and the display has a blue ambient light:
However, put it in Sport mode, and the ambient light changes to red and the "power" gauge instantly turns into a tachometer:
Pretty cool
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keep up the great work. car looks great..as usual
i love Lexus, but not the ES...
GS F-sport
i love Lexus, but not the ES...
GS F-sport
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Thank you sir! The GS F-Sport is effing gorgeous. $60k with the options I want though
I actually enjoy driving the IS350 F-Sport more. It's a bit more snug but it feels much more responsive than the GS. The power is intoxicating. Plus fully loaded with the Mark Levinson audio is over $10k less than the GS. The 2015 will have ventilated seats, something that the IS250/350 F-Sport models don't offer, so theoretically I would get a 2015+
Dat RC doeeeeeee
I actually enjoy driving the IS350 F-Sport more. It's a bit more snug but it feels much more responsive than the GS. The power is intoxicating. Plus fully loaded with the Mark Levinson audio is over $10k less than the GS. The 2015 will have ventilated seats, something that the IS250/350 F-Sport models don't offer, so theoretically I would get a 2015+
Dat RC doeeeeeee
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