Sir Drake

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Sir Drake

I guess when you sale $12,000 spas you make good commish to buy all the goodies for the TL-S haha...Im just trying to put on some Acura Engraved Pedals lol

SharksBreath

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commission isn't all that great really...one day at a time around here. plus spas aren't selling at all recently...

either way, acurazine has an incredible knack for making you broke lol







next week i'll be installing an AEMv2 intake and p2r spacer.

the following weekend will be the type-s aspec kit, and v3 pcds...pending shipping dates.

coilovers when the weather gets nicer, maybe in the next few months. either megans or h2specs...can't decide.

justnspace

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Since you have some pretty ass wheels that shows the rotors, i think you need some slotted rotors!!!

CLtotheTL32

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Aaron I hate you

SharksBreath

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yeah i'd like to...but why fix something that isn't broke? WHEN i upgrade my brakes, i'll do it right with d/s rotors, nom nom pads and ss lines. until then...these will have to suffice.



tyler, find me some coilovers. both of my guys flaked out and arent selling theirs anymore.

CLtotheTL32

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Oh wtf. Sorry dude

If I were you I would just get some brand new ones. Don't rely on people who always back out at the last second. Personally I'm shooting for the TEIN Basics when my stock shocks blow. They aren't the super-duper SS, but they get the job done.

SharksBreath

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^yeah that is what i'll end up doing. besides, suspension parts are a vital part of the car...so it'd be a good idea to know that they are in perfect shape and not hand-me-downs that could be abused.

i'll end up getting megans or function/form type 2's from heeltoe. can't decide which ones i want...both are basically the same.

justnspace

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get HT-SPECS!!!!!!!

TWiSDiT

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id suggest something with damper especially with how the roads are in Baltimore lol. I know from experience with the basics, thus the reason why i upgraded to the SS.

Your car will look sick once u get that aspec on hopefully itll be on for the next meet??

SharksBreath

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yes...but WHY!? both megans and ht have damp adj.

yeah i fully agree...might as well spend the extra money and get damper. that's why i can't decide between the 2 different kinds.

yesss can't wait for the kit. it'll be on the day i get it, so hopefully before march! whenever ack sends them out.

TWiSDiT

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yeah its only like ~$200 difference.. might as well get something with damper adjustment. It just now comes down to the quality/craftsmanship of the coilovers. Take a look here if you haven't already done so:

https://acurazine.com/forums/heeltoe-automotive-365/tein-ht-spec-megan-h-r-what-coilovers-should-you-get-801396/

SharksBreath

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alright so last night i installed a p2r throttle body spacer and an aemv2 cai.

install was pretty straightforward

-removed the front bumper
-removed battery
-took off the OEM intake (tight squeeze)
-removed manifold
-applied a thin layer of liquid gasket to the p2r gaskets
-installed p2r gaskets n spacer

-installed the aemv2 and the only issue i had was the mounting bracket at the bottom near the filter. idk if it's bc this cai is meant for an accord or what, but there was no where to affix the bracket to...so i rigged something up and it turned it great. this is why i always keep random parts laying around, you never know when you're going to need one. anyone else run into this issue?

install took a couple of hours.

initial impressions are what i imagined. the "wow factor" comes from the sound, but it also feels a bit more peppy. this could be due to the sound, ecu reset, and excitement...but i do feel a slight difference. overall i'm happy with how it turned out.

one thing i'll have to do is get a new filter for the intake...this one is used up. other than that, here we go.


*p2r throttle body spacer n liquid copper gasket*


*aemv2 intake*


*battery removed n stock intake loose*


*stock intake removed*

*bumper off*


*oem intake*


*aemv2 in vicinity*


*bottom of intake*


*manifold removed, thin layer applied*


*thin layer applied to p2r gaskets*


*installed n yes i cleaned up the excess crap *


*mounting bracket i made for intake*


*close up of bracket*





*all done!*

justnspace

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did you clean the inside of the throttle body?

SharksBreath

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^yeah i got that black gunk out of there

dwb993

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Very nice Aaron.
I'm glad you were able to get it installed. Taking the bumper off is the only way to go with this install, IMO. A lot of people are intimidated, but its not that bad. Good job with the bracket, although I did not need one for mine once I moved the star ground.
Looking forward to assisting with your next project!

CubanLynx84

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how do you like it mated up with the RV6 V3 j-pipe? does it have a nice growl? my next mod is a polished cai and the spacer. I would get the AEM V2 but it doesn't come polished.

myron

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I see there is that little vacuum like there on the CAI and it's plugged up, and see some members without it plugged up? What is that and where did the line that was suppose to be there go?

CLtotheTL32

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Nicely done Aaron! Did you leave all of the plastic engine shrouding off on purpose?

justnspace

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*cue tim the tool man taylor.

SharksBreath

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yes sir! i'm gathering everything we need for the reverse HIDs, let's wait til the weather gets better and tackle that. just let me know when you're free.

def more bark with the intake installed...it sounds nice. i would get the aemv2 anyway, polished or not...the beefier tube will give you that sound you're searching for.

yeah i noticed that too...there is no line that is supposed to go to it on our TL's...i think it's an accord thing. maybe someone else can chime in and confirm that.

thanks tyler!

yeah i had the plastic covers on but decided to take all of them off except for the engine cover. i just think it looks better that way. i like to see everything, the plastic is just cosmetic anyway.

SharksBreath

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justnspace

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conrats!

CubanLynx84

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Congrats on the kit bro. And might I say daaayyuuuummm you're really moving on the mods huh?!?! I live literally 5 mins away from Curry Acura too lol!

rockstar143

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Congrats sharksbreath...gonna look GREAT!

ttribe

Well done. Glad that TB spacer went on nicely.

SharksBreath

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thanks man and yes i can't seem to stop buying stuff...gotta be some sort of disease...

thanks J i can't wait to install it. any pointers?

thanks

yeah the TBS worked out great. your pics helped a lot too!

ttribe

Glad to hear it. Good luck on the body kit install; looking forward to seeing the results.

CLtotheTL32

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A-Spec kit!

TWiSDiT

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fresh!

dwb993

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Wow, Aaron. Your shit is gonna look great with that kit. I would offer to help, but I will be on my way to sunny Florida on Saturday.

06cmv6

Woot! Install is straight forward...do the sides first (piece of cake) the front and back take a little time just because of the drilling into your bumper (nerve racking to say the least)...can't wait for the install pics also what's the benefit of the p2r to the cai?

04socalTL

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the tbs helps provide cooler air.

I'm thinking about getting the aem v2 intake as well, what did you use to rig up the bracket?

btw you're car is looking sick

Stepien20

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Well now your cars going to look more ugly then before...

vtec22

Great whips you got there Shark!

I am really diggin your TL-S, car looks beautiful. I really want to see it when you will be done with it.

I'm going to start working on mine really soon.

SharksBreath

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thanks. i'll be installing it this weekend.





thanks dave. have fun in florida...i'm sure you won't miss this bullshit snow. whats the occasion?

thanks for the vote of confidence...i'll just take my time with it. the whole drilling part makes me nervous.

thanks. the bracket was nothing special. just a piece of metal n drilled 2 holes on each end and secured them in place with a washer n bolt. it gripped tight and will def keep the intake in place n allow it to not move around.

thanks, stepien. it's gonna be a fun few months! hopefully richie sends out the v3 pcds soon...i'm anxious to do that install and see what all the hype is about.

thanks, max. have fun modifying yours! i don't think i'll ever be done with it tho...there is always something to do.

good luck to you!

CubanLynx84

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hey shark don't let the drilling part scare you. there are little points on the inside of the bumper to show you where to drill. you'll have to rub your hand over the are a few times to pinpoint it but trust me they are there. if you were close to me I'd give ya a hand with it, it would probably take me about an 1 hour to do it.

CLtotheTL32

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I've been noticing that you've been using my smiley website quite a bit

justnspace

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now everyones gonna find out and use them.

SharksBreath

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yeah i've been scanning the install guide this morning...i see those drill points you're talking about. you think you could really do the whole thing in an hour?

i'm hoping i can get it all done in less than 4...i've never installed any kind of lip/body kit so this should be fun. i'm stoked.

i don't know what you are talking about tyler.

azines best kept secret hasn't been revealed yet...as long as nobody posts the website name were golden.