Hey Aziners!

I've had my 05 TL AT for a little over a year and been visiting this site for a while now so i figured I'd finally join and start a progress thread.

Got my TL back in 2014 bone stock with about 112k on it.

The day I brought it home. (bad pic, I know)-



I've since done a few mods but progress is slow as this car is my daily and I'm on a budget and putting most of my money to my Integra build. So far I've installed Tein SA coils, 20% tint, full OEM A-Spec kit and OEM window visors.

How it sits as of today-




Future mods include rear camber/toe correction kit, wheels and tires and some more minor exterior mods.

Glad to finally be a part of this great forum! Hope to have more updates very soon

 

awesome start!

seems like you got the most expensive mods out of the way (aside from wheels)

 

Thanks man!

You have a great looking 3G as well, it's actually my wallpaper right now lol.

 

I really need to get wheels and tires before spring. I'm mounting winters on my stock wheels so just gonna keep those as my winter set up. Gonna get a nice set of wheels and new tires for the rest of the year..

 

Looks great so far!

 

Great start... All of the mods that you did were all of my first mods

 

Very nice-keep on going!

 

Nice The car seems to be in great condition too. Do you know what wheels you're gonna go with?

 

Thanks for the compliments!!

It's got a few blemishes here and there but maintenance wise it is in great shape! Always maintenance before mods. Can't wait to do more to it though..

I'm actually waiting for a reply from a guy selling a set of Forgestar CF-10 in the black market here but its been a couple weeks and haven't heard anything back from him yet.

 

Couple shots of the TL before it was sexed up with the A-Spec kit and my Integra project

 

 

Your TL looks great as it is right now.

 

How many threads are you from maxed out? I want a similar ride height to this

 

Couple small updates..

I raised the suspension up about 3/4 inch and installed a set of General Altimax Arctics for the winter, as wheel as a fresh four wheel alignment. Never had winter tires before but I doubt I will ever go another winter without them. They really helped out during the 30+ inches of snow we just got.

How she sits as of today-




Also bought a set of wheels from a fellow AZ user that are patiently waiting for spring time to be installed. Specs are 19x9.5 +42 front and +30 rear.



They came with only 1 tire mounted so I was only able to see how the +30 looks but tried it on front and rear just to get an idea of fitment.







This is with the winter ride height and no fender prep or anything else, purely a test fit. Need to buy the other 3 tires and front and rear camber kits and roll the fenders before I get the fitment I want. I don't plan on going with a crazy amount of negative camber but I do want it a little lower than what the test fit looks like.

That's all for now, thanks again for all the compliments!

 

That was about a 1/4in or about 4 or 5 threads from maxed out on my Tein SA's. I think your car looks great at its current height though!

 

Wow those CF10s look surprisingly good - I'm not a fan of them (much prefer the F14s) but I think you did well with those wheels

 

Thank you and I know, everyone tells me its the perfect balance height wise but I got the itch to go lower haha

 

Gorgeous wheels

 

Thank you! I agree the F14s are very nice but I wouldn't go with that style as they don't fit my personal taste. I am very happy with these wheels, can't wait to put them on!

I completely understand where you're coming from lol

Thank you!! I agree!

 

Love the wheels-where the hell is Spring?

 

Haha that's a good question.. Wherever it may be I'm ready for it!

 

I finally got to see my Stingray yesterday! It's been "sleeping" since Christmas Eve. Spring can't come soon enough.

 

Great thread, glad I stumbled on it.
Keep up the great work, this is a fantastic way to start.

 

Seems like a good idea to not see it everyday while its sleeping for the winter. I know I would be very temped to take it out for a spin if I had to look at it everyday, especially a car like your Stingray. It really is a beautiful car, I'm glad you're not winter driving it and running the risk of letting the road salt ruin it.


Thanks man, means a lot coming from the guy with the best 3G on this site.

 

Well jeez...
That was a really nice thing to say! I appreciate it.

 

nice man, yea those wheels should look killer

 

Thanks! Might end up giving in to the temptation and putting them on as soon as I get the camber kits and roll the fenders instead of waiting until Spring..

 

you will!

 

Haha I just might.. Gotta get the other 3 tires too so we'll see how my funds are looking before Spring.

 

Bro, this is murricafuckyeah...and you're not a 16 year old girl so I bet you have alright credit...

as Massa P said, CHARGE IT TO DA GAME, homie!

Actually, SERIOUSLY pay attention to the deals on discount tire direct.com...the BEST customer service and with rebates, I picked up some 18" Kumho for $270 for all 4. That's insane.

 

That is a great price, will definitely check them out.

Massa P and his wise words once again..

On the other hand it is tax season so that will help too.

 

definitely, man

 

I love Master P but this is some srsly shit advice

Yea man I still need to get the camber kits too

 

I actually wish I had her at home. Then I could drive it on single good days. I live on 91st Street and Anil lives on 160th Street. So it's a jaunt just to get to her.


Thanks for the compliment about the Stingray too. I'm hoping Spring gets here.....SOON! I want her back home.

 

I know, I really try not to charge anything cuz my credit is already some shit lol so I'll just wait til I get my tax money back and go on a shopping spree. I found a good deal on HeelToe that I'm going to go with for the camber kits. $609 for Skunk2 front kit, Ingalls lower and SPC upper kits for the rear. Not a bad price for the bundle, couldn't find these items for cheaper anywhere else.

That's true, it has been a very mild winter so far besides the 3 feet of snow we got a couple weeks ago lol. I know if I had my Integra off the jackstands and in one piece I would've definitely had it out a few times this winter. But yes I feel your pain haha.

 

thats the bundle Im going with too... Heeltoe will hook you up man. Theyve been great to me

 

You don't need the Ingalls lower. At all. Not to mention its still a shitty product that is in several ways a downgrade from stock. The SPC and Skunk2 can both be had for lower amounts elsewhere. That's not to say I don't like Marcus, but frankly, you can easily find the SPC kit for under 100$ shipped on ebay last I checked.

 

1 side = 100

 

Sorry I meant well under 100$ per side

Still, I stand by what I said - The ingalls kit is completely unnecessary if you're buying the SPC arms, and I would definitely buy the arms over the Ingalls, balljoint or not.

 

upper adjustment over bottom all day