Ryanfett's '08 NBP TL-S Progress Thread
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Ryanfett's '08 NBP TL-S Progress Thread
Hey guys. So I've been on Acurazine for a little over two years now but haven't really posted much. I've gained so much knowledge about these cars over the past two years and Acurazine has been a great resource. A lot of clean builds on here! I've always wanted to make a progress thread but never got around to it so here it goes. A lot of pictures in this first post as I wanted to capture all the progress I've made over the past two years. Enjoy!
I was lucky enough to get my parents 08 TL after I graduated college. I was planning on modding it but the automatic got the best of me.
So I traded it in after I couldn't pass up the 2008 TL Type S 6speed that was at my friends dealership. It had only 50k miles and was in great shape.
it's first snowfall
This is where the mod bug began....
Roof spoiler from EndlessRPM
Then installed the full aspec kit
Plastidipped grille
I bought the EndlessRPM catback and J-pipe when the pre sale was announced. Me and my friend bolted it up at his shop. Love the sound and gains from it.
I got another set of waffles but were in pretty bad shape. I had my buddy's wheel guy fully repair them and mounted Bridgestone Potenza RE-760s on them.
my other toy
Replaced the cabin air filter
AEM V2 install
OEM window visors installed
My friend starting doing some carbon fiber work as a hobby and I decided to do some of my trim pieces. It's a real carbon fiber overlay and then clear coated.
I snagged a set of practically brand new blizzaks on ebay and mounted them on my other set of waffles
I then found a good deal on some modified headlights by JnC on the bm.
Got some more pieces done by my friend
I also finally found some 18x8.5 aspecs that I am going to get fully refinished for the spring
That's all for now! My next mods are going to be suspension and getting the aspecs refinished and mounted
I was lucky enough to get my parents 08 TL after I graduated college. I was planning on modding it but the automatic got the best of me.
So I traded it in after I couldn't pass up the 2008 TL Type S 6speed that was at my friends dealership. It had only 50k miles and was in great shape.
it's first snowfall
This is where the mod bug began....
Roof spoiler from EndlessRPM
Then installed the full aspec kit
Plastidipped grille
I bought the EndlessRPM catback and J-pipe when the pre sale was announced. Me and my friend bolted it up at his shop. Love the sound and gains from it.
I got another set of waffles but were in pretty bad shape. I had my buddy's wheel guy fully repair them and mounted Bridgestone Potenza RE-760s on them.
my other toy
Replaced the cabin air filter
AEM V2 install
OEM window visors installed
My friend starting doing some carbon fiber work as a hobby and I decided to do some of my trim pieces. It's a real carbon fiber overlay and then clear coated.
I snagged a set of practically brand new blizzaks on ebay and mounted them on my other set of waffles
I then found a good deal on some modified headlights by JnC on the bm.
Got some more pieces done by my friend
I also finally found some 18x8.5 aspecs that I am going to get fully refinished for the spring
That's all for now! My next mods are going to be suspension and getting the aspecs refinished and mounted
Last edited by ryanfett; 10-21-2015 at 12:50 PM.
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great progress. keep it up man.
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car looks great and nice seeing all the progress from start to finish. i've never been a fan of visors but to each his own.
just need to drop the car and add some spacers and you're setup will be sweet(er)!!
just need to drop the car and add some spacers and you're setup will be sweet(er)!!
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Thanks man I plan on it!
Thanks man yeah I've been following your latest thread and makes me want to throw my aspecs on
Hell yeah! Your buddy had some cf work done? My friends name is Austin or "Krupscarbon" on az.
Thanks! Yeah they definitely grew on me I'll admit that. Yep drop and most likely spacers will be in the spring
Thanks! Yeah they definitely grew on me I'll admit that. Yep drop and most likely spacers will be in the spring
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Fantastic progress so far! Clean and classy
A-Specs ftw.
A-Specs ftw.
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Excellent work-congrats.
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Great progress! I don't know what it is about those 8.5'' Aspecs, but people love to curb the shit out of those. I had to refinish the ones I bought and every set I've seen on here has had curb damage.
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I know right! It took me a while to grab em but every other ones I saw were heavily curb rashed. All along I planned on getting them refinished so honestly the condition didn't matter too much.
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These wheels come as an option when buying the car back in 2004, and lets just say, you have your average joe driving on them.
Different story than when you actually spend over $1000 on aftermarket wheels of your choice
Love the progress Ryanfett!
The carbon fiber pieces look amazing
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Well, I have your answer: just like OEM 5 stars, they're OEM wheels.
These wheels come as an option when buying the car back in 2004, and lets just say, you have your average joe driving on them.
Different story than when you actually spend over $1000 on aftermarket wheels of your choice
Love the progress Ryanfett!
The carbon fiber pieces look amazing
These wheels come as an option when buying the car back in 2004, and lets just say, you have your average joe driving on them.
Different story than when you actually spend over $1000 on aftermarket wheels of your choice
Love the progress Ryanfett!
The carbon fiber pieces look amazing
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Very nice! The dead pedal was one of my first mods.
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If you call your local acura dealer, check with local tire shop or check with tirerack they all recommended 235/40/18 tire for the 8.5" wheels. Depending on what brand you go with that can leave out 1/4" to 1/2" wheel sticking out from the tire. Thats the main reason why most of the 8.5" look like they have been to hell and back.
245/40/18 is the ideal size, I have seen some folks go as far up as 265.
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Cool picture, Ryan.
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love the pic!
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Ugh Im jealous. lol. After I have my fun with the automatic TL-S, I see myself looking for and owning a 6-speed. Even if it takes a long time
I have owned two 7G Accord 6-speeds, so I know how much fun they can be. Driving and modding them. lol
I have owned two 7G Accord 6-speeds, so I know how much fun they can be. Driving and modding them. lol
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Maintenance update! Finally ended up doing the sc check valve delete mod along with the gm synchromesh friction modified transmission fluid. I decided to just buy a new sc and do the mod on that one. With my help of my dad, we got the c ring out in no time. Also, we installed the SS clutch line and then re bled it. We had planned on replacing my master cylinder but had no idea how hard it is to get to it. If anyone has any tips, let me know. I only took a short drive around the neighborhood but so far so good.
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I'm installing the clutch line tomorrow any tips or advice to make it go smoother? Did you go from above or below? Did you think the clutch line was worth it?
How much brake fluid was needed for the bleeding?
Nice maintenance!
How much brake fluid was needed for the bleeding?
Nice maintenance!