First items of business for new '12 TL SH-AWD Adv owners
10-05-2012, 12:24 AM
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First items of business for new '12 TL SH-AWD Adv owners
1. I've ordered the front and back set of WeatherTech DigitalFit floormats.
2. Ordered the WeatherTech trunk liner as well.
3. I have splash guards installed.
4. Tinting has been scheduled.
Are there updates to the software/navigation system that I should be considering?
Updates to GraceNote?
Thoughts on clear bra?
2. Ordered the WeatherTech trunk liner as well.
3. I have splash guards installed.
4. Tinting has been scheduled.
Are there updates to the software/navigation system that I should be considering?
Updates to GraceNote?
Thoughts on clear bra?
10-05-2012, 08:01 AM
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I can comment on the clear bra. I bought my car CPO (sight unseen, long story) and it came with the clear bra. Upon taking delivery I noticed there were a ton of scratches on it. Unfortunately I've added some more when trying to remove bugs during washing. The material is very soft and scratches easily, and as a result looks like crap. However, I'm sure it has saved me from a ton of rock chips since I'm mostly on the highway. I do plan on having it removed before too long because those stratches drive me nuts!
If you decide to pull the trigger, just make sure you remove the dead bugs in a timely manner and be gentle. Also, when waxing stay away from the edges of the bra! Wax gets caught in there and is a bitch to get out. I recommend taping it off with painters tape beforehand.
If you decide to pull the trigger, just make sure you remove the dead bugs in a timely manner and be gentle. Also, when waxing stay away from the edges of the bra! Wax gets caught in there and is a bitch to get out. I recommend taping it off with painters tape beforehand.
10-05-2012, 10:34 PM
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You also might consider the Aero Kit/Ground Effects kit.
10-10-2012, 05:58 AM
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1. I've ordered the front and back set of WeatherTech DigitalFit floormats.
2. Ordered the WeatherTech trunk liner as well.
3. I have splash guards installed.
4. Tinting has been scheduled.
Are there updates to the software/navigation system that I should be considering?
Updates to GraceNote?
Thoughts on clear bra?
2. Ordered the WeatherTech trunk liner as well.
3. I have splash guards installed.
4. Tinting has been scheduled.
Are there updates to the software/navigation system that I should be considering?
Updates to GraceNote?
Thoughts on clear bra?
Post pics of WX tech trunk liner after install..jhmo the OEM one is pure junk
10-10-2012, 11:10 AM
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I found the stock gas-clutch-brake pedal spacing difficult to shift. So I got a wider gas pedal installed. I haven't had a problem since the fix.
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10-14-2012, 09:43 AM
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Get a radar detector and hardware kit. I've got mine placed right below the right side of the driver's side sun visor. It's worth the money for a good one to rest easier for daily driving and long highway trips.
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10-20-2012, 11:46 AM
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Here is a picture of the OEM trunk liner vs the WeatherTech trunk liner. The only advantage the OEM liner has over the WeatherTech is it covers the upper shelf and goes higher on the upper sides for better coverage. It doesn't fit the parts it covers as well as the WeatherTech though. I didn't know my new car was coming with the trunk liner or I probably wouldn't have bought the WeatherTech. If anybody is interested I can sell you the WeatherTech liner for $75 + shipping. I just paid over $100 for it and I haven't even used it other than to take this picture so you could see it installed. I don't see any sense in keeping both and figure I'll have better luck reselling the WeatherTech.
Related question: Anybody notice that the weathertech mat that covers the back seat doesn't quit fit right over the middle hump. Mine is installed, but it's slightly higher than the hump causing a gap in between the hump and the bottom of the cover. The cover seems raised just an inch or two too high?
Related question: Anybody notice that the weathertech mat that covers the back seat doesn't quit fit right over the middle hump. Mine is installed, but it's slightly higher than the hump causing a gap in between the hump and the bottom of the cover. The cover seems raised just an inch or two too high?
10-20-2012, 02:11 PM
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Here is a picture of the OEM trunk liner vs the WeatherTech trunk liner. The only advantage the OEM liner has over the WeatherTech is it covers the upper shelf and goes higher on the upper sides for better coverage. It doesn't fit the parts it covers as well as the WeatherTech though. I didn't know my new car was coming with the trunk liner or I probably wouldn't have bought the WeatherTech. If anybody is interested I can sell you the WeatherTech liner for $75 + shipping. I just paid over $100 for it and I haven't even used it other than to take this picture so you could see it installed. I don't see any sense in keeping both and figure I'll have better luck reselling the WeatherTech.
[IMG]ttps://www.inboundcs.com/chase/OEM1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]ttps://www.inboundcs.com/chase/WeatherTech1.jpg[/IMG]
Related question: Anybody notice that the weathertech mat that covers the back seat doesn't quit fit right over the middle hump. Mine is installed, but it's slightly higher than the hump causing a gap in between the hump and the bottom of the cover. The cover seems raised just an inch or two too high?
[IMG]ttps://www.inboundcs.com/chase/OEM1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]ttps://www.inboundcs.com/chase/WeatherTech1.jpg[/IMG]
Related question: Anybody notice that the weathertech mat that covers the back seat doesn't quit fit right over the middle hump. Mine is installed, but it's slightly higher than the hump causing a gap in between the hump and the bottom of the cover. The cover seems raised just an inch or two too high?
I would probably avoid the clear bra as well. I had a loaner TL from the dealership a few weeks back and and it did not wear well...there were multiple spots where the plastic was torn and didn't look very good.
10-20-2012, 05:14 PM
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I have a clear bra on my 2011. I have almost 30K miles on it. I have a few spots where I probably would have had a rock chip, but if I did not have the clear bra I would have tons of rock chips. Without the clear bra I would probably be considering having the front bumper painted (which would never match right). I wouldn't even consider a car with a huge front bumper like the TL without a clear bra.
I need to get the WeatherTec mats - maybe this winter...
I need to get the WeatherTec mats - maybe this winter...
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