Nobody seems to be modifying their TLXs, this forum has little activity...
#1
Nobody seems to be modifying their TLXs, this forum has little activity...
The car has been out for a year and there are like 2 posts with aftermarket wheels, one was a dealership that put them on a car they were selling.
When you are a member of a BMW, Lexus or Audi site those enthusiasts get to work quick. I think it is because the new TLX attracts a different, more conservative crowd. But the car definitely needs some help from OEM Like nice spoked concave wheels and lowered a smidge. Also remove those terrible chrom reflectors on the rear bumper or paint them, but they are aweful
I am buying one in about 3 months when the release the 2016s, I sure hope the make a type S or A spec.
When you are a member of a BMW, Lexus or Audi site those enthusiasts get to work quick. I think it is because the new TLX attracts a different, more conservative crowd. But the car definitely needs some help from OEM Like nice spoked concave wheels and lowered a smidge. Also remove those terrible chrom reflectors on the rear bumper or paint them, but they are aweful
I am buying one in about 3 months when the release the 2016s, I sure hope the make a type S or A spec.
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silverTL6 (06-29-2015)
#2
Speaking for myself, I like the wheels as is, hate low profile vehicles, and like the no exhaust look with the chrome around the lights instead. Therefore, I am not inclined to modify the car and will use that money elsewhere. I love her just the way she is
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#4
Depends on your definition of "modifying" some members have dropped and put aftermarket wheels. Others do a lot more subtle mods like tint and painting the grill. Aftermarket performance parts are scarce right now. It took years for the 3G to get turbo/ tuning. 4G just recently got set up with K tuner. It's all relative.
As an aside, as stated in your other thread- you are gonna be disappointed if you think there will be a S or ASPEC in 2016. Just my opinion.
As an aside, as stated in your other thread- you are gonna be disappointed if you think there will be a S or ASPEC in 2016. Just my opinion.
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neuronbob (07-06-2015)
#5
- you are looking in the wrong place on the forum
- the car really does not need much to be done to it
- people buy it for what it is and not what it could be
- the car attracts a conservative audience
But this should not stop you from applying all the mods that will make it the car you want it to be.
#6
The car has been out for a year and there are like 2 posts with aftermarket wheels, one was a dealership that put them on a car they were selling.
When you are a member of a BMW, Lexus or Audi site those enthusiasts get to work quick. I think it is because the new TLX attracts a different, more conservative crowd. But the car definitely needs some help from OEM Like nice spoked concave wheels and lowered a smidge. Also remove those terrible chrom reflectors on the rear bumper or paint them, but they are aweful
I am buying one in about 3 months when the release the 2016s, I sure hope the make a type S or A spec.
When you are a member of a BMW, Lexus or Audi site those enthusiasts get to work quick. I think it is because the new TLX attracts a different, more conservative crowd. But the car definitely needs some help from OEM Like nice spoked concave wheels and lowered a smidge. Also remove those terrible chrom reflectors on the rear bumper or paint them, but they are aweful
I am buying one in about 3 months when the release the 2016s, I sure hope the make a type S or A spec.
the target market for the TLX isnt the modded crowd.
does any one know what the TLX is?
it's expensive at $35-40K, then look back at the target market....
#7
Think many of the people interesting in modifying a car have moved on to more suitable cars. Even this forum is very thin on both everyday posters & modifiers compared to prior versions of the car.
If traffic is light on a fan forum its less likely a vendor will develop products for it.
If traffic is light on a fan forum its less likely a vendor will develop products for it.
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#8
The car has been out for a year and there are like 2 posts with aftermarket wheels, one was a dealership that put them on a car they were selling.
When you are a member of a BMW, Lexus or Audi site those enthusiasts get to work quick. I think it is because the new TLX attracts a different, more conservative crowd. But the car definitely needs some help from OEM Like nice spoked concave wheels and lowered a smidge. Also remove those terrible chrom reflectors on the rear bumper or paint them, but they are aweful
When you are a member of a BMW, Lexus or Audi site those enthusiasts get to work quick. I think it is because the new TLX attracts a different, more conservative crowd. But the car definitely needs some help from OEM Like nice spoked concave wheels and lowered a smidge. Also remove those terrible chrom reflectors on the rear bumper or paint them, but they are aweful
If you do get a '16 then there may be more aftermarket kits available and you can go wild and blaze a trail for the rest of us conservatives to use as a beacon.
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#14
If it were lowered an inch on some 20x9.5 rear and 20x9 front wheels with 255/35/20 rear and 245/35/20 front tires. I think this would make it look pretty good, however I am unsure of the wheel tire fitment as I have not other sizes offsets to compare it to.
#18
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I know early on with the 3G TL, there was limited aftermarket support. I think mostly it was comptech as the only company that came out with some mods (exhaust, sway bar, short shifter). Guys mostly did Aspec stuff and wheels and some suspension work. 4-5 years after the car was out then you had other companies jumping on different mods to make the car perform better or "look" better. Of course technology also changed with it. LED lighting became more popular and a bit more affordable. The used market also started making the car more affordable to a younger audience.
It's kind of a split demographic. Some are fine with the car bone stock others want to personalize it. I know when I bought my TL way back when... my brother was already modding it in his head.
Personally, if I got a TLX, the first thing I would do, is wheels and suspension and tint. I'm not a huge fan of the current wheel designs on the Acura line up. It just screams too much Honda at me.
#19
The car has been out for a year and there are like 2 posts with aftermarket wheels, one was a dealership that put them on a car they were selling.
When you are a member of a BMW, Lexus or Audi site those enthusiasts get to work quick. I think it is because the new TLX attracts a different, more conservative crowd. But the car definitely needs some help from OEM Like nice spoked concave wheels and lowered a smidge. Also remove those terrible chrom reflectors on the rear bumper or paint them, but they are aweful
I am buying one in about 3 months when the release the 2016s, I sure hope the make a type S or A spec.
When you are a member of a BMW, Lexus or Audi site those enthusiasts get to work quick. I think it is because the new TLX attracts a different, more conservative crowd. But the car definitely needs some help from OEM Like nice spoked concave wheels and lowered a smidge. Also remove those terrible chrom reflectors on the rear bumper or paint them, but they are aweful
I am buying one in about 3 months when the release the 2016s, I sure hope the make a type S or A spec.
#22
Maybe that is because it comes from the Honda "think tank", and would be really bad if they put BMW or MB style wheels on it. I am happy with my OEM 18" and they look quite unique to me.
#23
Modifying is not just an inexpensive car thing.
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#24
I installed the lowering springs and still debating on wheels since everybody is going for the Vossen wheels. I don't like the factory body kit, just waiting on a duraflex kit or something more flush to the body. I just order the spoiler. I hated the gap between the fenders and the factory wheels, however I hate the way the lowering susp. rides, I'm hopping that once I install 20" feels better.
#26
VERY TRUE. All cars have potential left on the table. There are lots of "tasteful" things that can be done. Most people are just clueless.
#28
Most people use wrong sized wheels and tires, or just do ugly stuff to their cars which make other people think that all mods are distasteful as they have only seen people Abbott their cars rather than tastefully upgrade them.
#30
I don't know which coilovers you have been using but every set I have ever used, on any car, have ridden better than stock suspension. (Ten, KW, H&R) Those are all great brands to consider if they make a version for your car.
#31
I honestly just feel there isn't enough parts in the market for this car as its still too new. I love to make cars just classy and can't wait to get some 20's myself with the RS-R springs! Just got all the windows tinted!
#32
Key to coil overs is getting the correct spring rate for the car. My Cobra is 2100lbs & has a very comfortable ride with coil overs but will still pull over 1g when cornering. Main thing is if the springs are to hard or soft you can swap them out. Company I deal with has a coil swap program
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#33
Key to coil overs is getting the correct spring rate for the car. My Cobra is 2100lbs & has a very comfortable ride with coil overs but will still pull over 1g when cornering. Main thing is if the springs are to hard or soft you can swap them out. Company I deal with has a coil swap program
As for the springs, spend a few extra hundred and et coil overs, they rode waaaay better, handle better, and you set them precisely where you want them. As you can tell, I'm fussy.
#34
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Everyone is an entitled to an opinion. And the tastes of one person may not align with another. If I'm gonna mod a car it needs to serve a function. I certainly am not one to slam a car or stretch tires or any of the more "visual" aesthetic based mods. I have some mods on my TL...you wouldn't know it by looking at it which is fine by me.
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#35
i agree not enough parts in the market for these cars, i just wish acura makes oem window visors like honda did to the accord, & also a full mask (for those who drives in the freeway alot, like myself)
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Quandry (06-30-2015)
#37
I installed the lowering springs and still debating on wheels since everybody is going for the Vossen wheels. I don't like the factory body kit, just waiting on a duraflex kit or something more flush to the body. I just order the spoiler. I hated the gap between the fenders and the factory wheels, however I hate the way the lowering susp. rides, I'm hopping that once I install 20" feels better.
#38
18s are just plain too small for a car this size. It should have OEM 19s and 20s as a sport wheel upgrade. That's what Audi and BMW do anyhow but they are a little less conservative. Life is too short to be boring 😄
#39
Last time i made a comment like this in the ilx section they had my head.
Good luck OP.
P. S. I agree with you. No one is modding their TLX. I like the couple responses "im modding! I got wheels and tint!" yeah. With responses like that you wont see any modding any time soon.
Good luck OP.
P. S. I agree with you. No one is modding their TLX. I like the couple responses "im modding! I got wheels and tint!" yeah. With responses like that you wont see any modding any time soon.
#40
I hear you, I just meant the design of the wheels themselves. Would like bigger and better tires. The Bridgestones on the V6 are pretty weak. I may upgrade after I wear these out.