Bought my first Acura TL Type S Kinetic Blue (Manual)

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Old 04-15-2015, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
No need...was just being a smart azz.


ALWAYS loved the ATLP quads...looks like version 1's too!

lol...I hope they sound great when I put them on..hopefully I will have time next week to put it on. How can you tell if it version 1 or version 2 quads?
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I think the tips...I could be wrong though...
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
No need...was just being a smart azz.


ALWAYS loved the ATLP quads...looks like version 1's too!
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I think the tips...I could be wrong though...
gotcha. I can't really tell the difference.

Hmm do you think the 3" pipe vs the 2.5" pipe makes a difference in sounds ? would you think it be to loud? maybe to rasp?
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The ATLP V1s had mesh inside of the tips and the etching was on the side. You have the V2s
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
The ATLP V1s had mesh inside of the tips and the etching was on the side. You have the V2s

Thanks for clearing that up man.
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Love the color! Honestly wish I would've purchased a blue Type S instead of my black one.
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Difficult color Type S to find, Ando, for sure.
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Originally Posted by UA7_Ando
Love the color! Honestly wish I would've purchased a blue Type S instead of my black one.
I had a black car once...Don't think I will ever get another black. For some reason I just don't like them.

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Difficult color Type S to find, Ando, for sure.
Yeah it was hard to find it...
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Welcome, beautiful car! Subscribing, just to see your progress . Purchased a KBP myself recently, still debating as to what the best combo will be between ATLP and RV6 before I do any cosmetics.
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Originally Posted by Relentless84
Welcome, beautiful car! Subscribing, just to see your progress . Purchased a KBP myself recently, still debating as to what the best combo will be between ATLP and RV6 before I do any cosmetics.
Can't go wrong with either. They are both great.
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Just got done installing everything!


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Hope you plan on sharing a clip of the exhaust note, I'm excited for you lmao
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Nice tips!
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Nevermind, just noticed the clip underneath the pic!
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Sexayyyy...
Always loved that exhaust.
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I came back for a video.......
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Nice tips!
Thank You Sir!

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Nevermind, just noticed the clip underneath the pic!


Originally Posted by rockstar143
Sexayyyy...
Always loved that exhaust.
Yes it is!

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I came back for a video.......
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I got new tips on the Stingray-they're attached to a Corsa Extreme Exhaust!.....Sweet.
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
I got new tips on the Stingray-they're attached to a Corsa Extreme Exhaust!.....Sweet.

Show me some pics man!
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Double click on this picture to see (and hear) the new exhaust.


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Finally some new update. Just install the rv6 v3 HFPC today
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Very nice!! Did you end up with any rasp with the Jpipe and exhaust combo? What about after installing the HFPC?


I have the same exhaust, I believe its the V2. The V1 has a mess inside the tips, the V2 tips are the same but are smooth inside AFAIK
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Nice ,
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Originally Posted by quanaman
Very nice!! Did you end up with any rasp with the Jpipe and exhaust combo? What about after installing the HFPC?


I have the same exhaust, I believe its the V2. The V1 has a mess inside the tips, the V2 tips are the same but are smooth inside AFAIK
No rasp at all. It sounds the same before the HFPC

However I feel a little bit more power at top end. So far I'm loving it.

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Nice ,
Thanks man!
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
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Can't wait to get A spec lip kit from Bruce. Paid him already just waiting on him to get back with me with details.
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Looking forward to pics.
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Looking forward to pics.
You and me both. Hopefully I will get the Tein SA on by next month.
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Forget the Tein SA. Just order the Tein Flex from Bruce =)
phuahahah
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Originally Posted by KBTypeS
Forget the Tein SA. Just order the Tein Flex from Bruce =)
phuahahah
i just installed the tein street flex last night. i gave it a quick drive last night and it feels like night and day compared to my tein ss since it has a higher range of damping and is fully threaded so the ride is much nicer no matter how low you go

the height adjustment procedure confused me a little bit but i eventually figured it out, but by then it was night time and i worked by flashlight haha
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Originally Posted by sockr1
i just installed the tein street flex last night. i gave it a quick drive last night and it feels like night and day compared to my tein ss since it has a higher range of damping and is fully threaded so the ride is much nicer no matter how low you go

the height adjustment procedure confused me a little bit but i eventually figured it out, but by then it was night time and i worked by flashlight haha
Glad I went with the Flex vs the SA then. Remember I was going to buy that top hat from you but then I couldn't justify buying the top hat and SA when I can just get the flex.
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Glad they worked out well.
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Glad I went with the Flex vs the SA then. Remember I was going to buy that top hat from you but then I couldn't justify buying the top hat and SA when I can just get the flex.
haha yea it worked out! i just sold my top hats today anyways haha.

let me know if you need any tips, i did the whole install by myself it wasn't too bad (except for the overtorqued nut from the shop that put on my last rear coilovers and i stripped it...added about 3 hours of work).
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Originally Posted by sockr1
haha yea it worked out! i just sold my top hats today anyways haha.

let me know if you need any tips, i did the whole install by myself it wasn't too bad (except for the overtorqued nut from the shop that put on my last rear coilovers and i stripped it...added about 3 hours of work).
damn good thing for me i have stock suspension so I should be good. Hopefully it won't take no more then 3 hours to install.
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Just a heads up it will take a few hours to get the height exactly where you want it because you have to jack car, remove wheel, adjust height, lock rings, put on wheels, lower car for each corner until you get the height you want. Also give it a day or two after that and check height again before an alignment. Lots of work but you can make it perfect for your specific setup!
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The Tein Street Flex is definitely a better overall "enthusiast" kit than a Street Advance. There are a lot of people who only need the Street Advance for their needs though. The upper mounts add convenience, at a cost. The full-length adjustment is great for lowering more, but anyone keeping it around 2" doesn't need it. Both great kits, and there is a right kit for everyone
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Originally Posted by sockr1
Just a heads up it will take a few hours to get the height exactly where you want it because you have to jack car, remove wheel, adjust height, lock rings, put on wheels, lower car for each corner until you get the height you want. Also give it a day or two after that and check height again before an alignment. Lots of work but you can make it perfect for your specific setup!

Yeah it can be a bit of hassle, but the day or two of driving really isn't necessary. Just a spin around the block is all you need to get your measurements right.
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Originally Posted by MrHeeltoe
Yeah it can be a bit of hassle, but the day or two of driving really isn't necessary. Just a spin around the block is all you need to get your measurements right.
Thanks for the info =) can't wait to put them on. Hopefully it won't take long to install


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