Update on the TL!
09-18-2007, 09:29 PM
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Update on the TL!
So the TL modifications have been coming along swiftly. Here are a few pictures to keep everyone up to date on the progress. I added a Varis universal diffuser that came from Bulletproof Automotive. Bought a Cusco oil catch can to catch the blow by and prevent buildup in the intake. Also the OEM hood is back on the car, along with a grille modification that is still in progress...the Red H!!
09-18-2007, 10:33 PM
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looking good 
the car looked better with the CF hood on, matched the black and white theme well. also whats up with the two different hood struts, one tein and one stock.... Have you considered a port and polish yet? also the H should be a lil' higher.
the car looked better with the CF hood on, matched the black and white theme well. also whats up with the two different hood struts, one tein and one stock.... Have you considered a port and polish yet? also the H should be a lil' higher.
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09-18-2007, 11:45 PM
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looking good the car looked better with the CF hood on, matched the black and white theme well. also whats up with the two different hood struts, one tein and one stock.... Have you considered a port and polish yet? also the H should be a lil' higher.
the car looked better with the CF hood on, matched the black and white theme well. also whats up with the two different hood struts, one tein and one stock.... Have you considered a port and polish yet? also the H should be a lil' higher.Wow...how did you notice that
hahahaLooks great man, don't really dig the Red H but I LOVE the rest. Magnificent as always. The pic with the white cars looks awesome
Put the hood back on
09-18-2007, 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sT04Louis
sorry man...not feeling the H...
rest of it looks great though. got any more pics of the rear diffuser?
rest of it looks great though. got any more pics of the rear diffuser?
+1, not even. Just leave the void.
09-19-2007, 12:29 AM
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i was also thinking about the Diffusser .. ive been trying to get it to fit .... where did u mount it too .. i cant find anywhere to mount it too.. thats strong enuf .. more pics pleasee !
09-19-2007, 08:34 AM
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Saw the hood change last night on my way home...I don't know about it...seems off since the roof and trunk are black. Not really feelin' the H, either. Overall, still love the car.
09-19-2007, 12:54 PM
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Thanks for the feedback.
I took the ebay cf hood off because the clear coat was diminishing and there were millions of fine scratches on it. Mostly my fault for not upkeeping the hood like i should have. It can be fixed and i'll end up workin on it sometime in the future. Also i became weary of the bracket that holds the hood in the latch,...it looked like it could break anytime. From a distance the hood looked good but up close it just wasn't happening.
What i could end up doing is painting the center of the oem hood black, or even get a versus double sided hood. I've even thought about making some kind of vent like the Honda R&D track TL.
And the Red H will always get on peoples nerves but thats ok! I love it and enjoy confusing people as some still to this day tell themselves it's a TSX they're looking at...i overheard someone saying "look at that tsx" while i was at nopi.
The diffuser might be one of my favorite modifications. There's something about them i just love. haha. I used four mounting points.
I took the ebay cf hood off because the clear coat was diminishing and there were millions of fine scratches on it. Mostly my fault for not upkeeping the hood like i should have. It can be fixed and i'll end up workin on it sometime in the future. Also i became weary of the bracket that holds the hood in the latch,...it looked like it could break anytime. From a distance the hood looked good but up close it just wasn't happening.
What i could end up doing is painting the center of the oem hood black, or even get a versus double sided hood. I've even thought about making some kind of vent like the Honda R&D track TL.
And the Red H will always get on peoples nerves but thats ok! I love it and enjoy confusing people as some still to this day tell themselves it's a TSX they're looking at...i overheard someone saying "look at that tsx" while i was at nopi.
The diffuser might be one of my favorite modifications. There's something about them i just love. haha. I used four mounting points.
09-19-2007, 05:42 PM
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- I'm in the red H "hater" crowd... and it's too low and off center, but I mainly don't like it becasue of the reasons aleady stated... "Look at the TSX". The big void look meaner, and nonTSXish
- Bring the black hood back. Just paint the stocker. A double sided VIS is like 10 lbs lighter... Whooptedo.
- What the canister with the -an fittings to the right of the supercharger?
edit - nvm, Cusco oil blowby catch can. Neat.
- Bring the black hood back. Just paint the stocker. A double sided VIS is like 10 lbs lighter... Whooptedo.
- What the canister with the -an fittings to the right of the supercharger?
edit - nvm, Cusco oil blowby catch can. Neat.
09-19-2007, 06:59 PM
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Thanks guys.
There's a chance i might put her on the track at VIR for a time lap battle just to see how fast it can get around the track.
Once the motor blows, it will be a new motor + 6spd + hondata.
There's a chance i might put her on the track at VIR for a time lap battle just to see how fast it can get around the track.
Once the motor blows, it will be a new motor + 6spd + hondata.
09-19-2007, 07:35 PM
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lovin the rear diffuser son, its hot...still think u need to take care of that deck lid on the trunk and paint it black or do CF. and i actually like the H in the front grille but agree it needs to be a little higher. keep doin work! haha
09-19-2007, 08:01 PM
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Thanks guys.
There's a chance i might put her on the track at VIR for a time lap battle just to see how fast it can get around the track.
Once the motor blows, it will be a new motor + 6spd + hondata.
There's a chance i might put her on the track at VIR for a time lap battle just to see how fast it can get around the track.
Once the motor blows, it will be a new motor + 6spd + hondata.
Whoa who what? Let me know about that! I'll be sure to come check it out definitely then
Oh and btw..your car's badass. The rear of it is just SICK.
09-19-2007, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by teinCL
lovin the rear diffuser son, its hot...still think u need to take care of that deck lid on the trunk and paint it black or do CF. and i actually like the H in the front grille but agree it needs to be a little higher. keep doin work! haha
I have a feeling the red H will grow on everyone. hehe.
09-19-2007, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ballinfizzle89
Whoa who what? Let me know about that! I'll be sure to come check it out definitely then
Oh and btw..your car's badass. The rear of it is just SICK.
Oh and btw..your car's badass. The rear of it is just SICK.
09-19-2007, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
- I'm in the red H "hater" crowd... and it's too low and off center, but I mainly don't like it becasue of the reasons aleady stated... "Look at the TSX". The big void look meaner, and nonTSXish
- Bring the black hood back. Just paint the stocker. A double sided VIS is like 10 lbs lighter... Whooptedo.
- What the canister with the -an fittings to the right of the supercharger?
edit - nvm, Cusco oil blowby catch can. Neat.
- Bring the black hood back. Just paint the stocker. A double sided VIS is like 10 lbs lighter... Whooptedo.
- What the canister with the -an fittings to the right of the supercharger?
edit - nvm, Cusco oil blowby catch can. Neat.
...i'll never forget it!!
09-19-2007, 09:31 PM
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Yeah, not really feelin the H...maybe if it had black backing instead of red...but even then, it sticks out and ruins the flow of your car (IMO)
Have you raced any of those cars in your group? How does a boosted auto TL hold up to them? Esp that evo?
Have you raced any of those cars in your group? How does a boosted auto TL hold up to them? Esp that evo?
09-20-2007, 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by minkl81
you need a bigger H and move it up lil higher. i was thinking to swap out rear A into red H
CF hood was clean tho. and i love the rear diffusers.. Esp on the NSX"s
I have thought about those on the TL from time to time and now it's DONE.CLean job bro, keep on modding. You never dissapoint me with your mods!
-btw, how much miles u got on your car? And do you ever run it hard?
09-20-2007, 04:21 PM
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No more H, because it's an Acura.
Don't go bigger.. don't move it.. remove it..
If the car didn't come with a factory Honda emblem don't throw it on there.
Other than that it looks pretty nice
Don't go bigger.. don't move it.. remove it..
If the car didn't come with a factory Honda emblem don't throw it on there.
Other than that it looks pretty nice
09-20-2007, 05:29 PM
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very nice tl bro....probably one of the nicest in the area. i saw you parked at nopi in the same area as my rl. i had my coilovers down and wasnt sure if i could clear the fender with the tire. if it wasnt for that i would have rolled next to you for some pics. keep it up man.
09-20-2007, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by JD TL-S
YAH that ENGINE, NOT "MOTOR" as is electric, is gettin old isn't it.
Car looks hot as usual, but why not make it look hotter NOT colder?
Car looks hot as usual, but why not make it look hotter NOT colder?
The J32 is a product of the Honda Motor Company.
Hence the Honda emblem.
09-20-2007, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by AcuraTLboi
YES,... bigger H. moved up more. I was really thinking about this because my cuzzin gotta DC5 with the red H and it looks REAL nice.. But too bad I wont put it on tho for as long as I have my car unless japan makes this car a Honda or w/e..
CF hood was clean tho. and i love the rear diffusers.. Esp on the NSX"s I have thought about those on the TL from time to time and now it's DONE.
CLean job bro, keep on modding. You never dissapoint me with your mods!
-btw, how much miles u got on your car? And do you ever run it hard?
CF hood was clean tho. and i love the rear diffusers.. Esp on the NSX"s
I have thought about those on the TL from time to time and now it's DONE.CLean job bro, keep on modding. You never dissapoint me with your mods!
-btw, how much miles u got on your car? And do you ever run it hard?
..and thanks for the comments!...the diffuser was inevitable.
09-20-2007, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by aftermathacura
very nice tl bro....probably one of the nicest in the area. i saw you parked at nopi in the same area as my rl. i had my coilovers down and wasnt sure if i could clear the fender with the tire. if it wasnt for that i would have rolled next to you for some pics. keep it up man.
09-20-2007, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ua6spec
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Have you consider changing the tail lamp to the TL-S? It would make a final touch to it. Regardless your car still look the best!
Have you consider changing the tail lamp to the TL-S? It would make a final touch to it. Regardless your car still look the best!
...and thanks man...i'm just trying to get some unique mods on the car like you've managed to do with yours!
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as soon as i was about to pull up for some pics you where taking off .its all good we'll get some next year maybe. with that bright white color your whip has they would have made a good black and white contrast shot together.
