Stephen's '04 TL 6spd Progress Thread
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Stephen's '04 TL 6spd Progress Thread
I like my 2g tl alot but hated that it was an auto, I was close to swapping it to a six speed but I dont have the time or tools so the cost to have someone do it was rising fast. I started searching for a 3G TL because I liked the styling and new they came with a six speed. After searching for over 6 months I found a 2004 SSM Acura TL 6 speed. I purhcased it Novemeber, 19th 2013 and had to drive all the way to North Carolina to get it. It was a one owner that only had 77,xxx miles with the 105k mile service done a year ago. The local Acura dealer had all the records for the car and it had a clean carfax. The car drives and feels like a brand new car.
The day I got it.
Two days later I took it into get tint
at a local meet
Got new sidemarkers and Type s tailights for christmas
I ordered an full aspec kit and wanted to get the front bumper repainted because of rock chips. While i was there they offered to clear the headlights and they came out great. I also deleted the intake resonator for a little more noise.
Started the sideskirts
couple days later I started the rear
Ordered a rear trunk lip got my finger in one of the pictures
Installed some LEDS everywhere
Got a Aspec suspension because I didn't want to lower the car to much but wanted a slight drop with better handling. I have only driven 50 miles on it but I love it so far.
Got a progress rear sway bar to install this weekend
Future plans
18" aspec wheels with 255-40-18 tires
RV6 HFPC ceramic coated silver
ATLP Jpipe and race pipe or ATLP V2R jpipe or RV6 v3 jpipe
ATLP catback or RV6 true dual
Lightweight crank pulley
Type s intake manifold and ported runners
4" intake
The day I got it.
Two days later I took it into get tint
at a local meet
Got new sidemarkers and Type s tailights for christmas
I ordered an full aspec kit and wanted to get the front bumper repainted because of rock chips. While i was there they offered to clear the headlights and they came out great. I also deleted the intake resonator for a little more noise.
Started the sideskirts
couple days later I started the rear
Ordered a rear trunk lip got my finger in one of the pictures
Installed some LEDS everywhere
Got a Aspec suspension because I didn't want to lower the car to much but wanted a slight drop with better handling. I have only driven 50 miles on it but I love it so far.
Got a progress rear sway bar to install this weekend
Future plans
18" aspec wheels with 255-40-18 tires
RV6 HFPC ceramic coated silver
ATLP Jpipe and race pipe or ATLP V2R jpipe or RV6 v3 jpipe
ATLP catback or RV6 true dual
Lightweight crank pulley
Type s intake manifold and ported runners
4" intake
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very clean.
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Excellent progress!
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I dig it! Welcome to 6MT land. Did you drill holes for the spoiler or is it 3M taped? I saw the instructions and considered putting on a base spoiler as well, but I don't know... Looking forward to seeing it in person.
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Good job....well done.
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Coming along well!!
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I'm loving the progression. 6mt ftw.
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Took advantage of the atlp sale and installed my progress rear sway bar and moog endlinks while the exhaust was off
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Congrats! How do you like it? I love mine so far. Drone is minimal IMO, even at highway speeds.
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ATLP ftw! Congrats!
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yes it does now I need better tires
I love it and the drone is not as bad as I would have thought since there is no resonator. At highway speeds it doesn't drone at all
thanks
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Love that exhaust.
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Dude, you're in jax? How much do you want for your TL? J/k...but seriously, I've been looking for a TL over toward jax or here in pcola, but haven't been able to find one for months. And yours is exactly what I'd like to do with mine when I get one (if I ever find one). Keep it up, and keep it simple...Looks great!
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Dude, you're in jax? How much do you want for your TL? J/k...but seriously, I've been looking for a TL over toward jax or here in pcola, but haven't been able to find one for months. And yours is exactly what I'd like to do with mine when I get one (if I ever find one). Keep it up, and keep it simple...Looks great!
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Looks sweet, Stephen!
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Now we need a video to hear what it sounds like.
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Great progress on the car!
Let me know if you need runners or a type s manifold. I'm switching both of mine out this weekend for ported versions and will be looking to get rid of them
Let me know if you need runners or a type s manifold. I'm switching both of mine out this weekend for ported versions and will be looking to get rid of them
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Dude, it sounds silky smooth!
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