JunkS13

I was looking for a "N00b" thread or intro section but didnt see one.

I just recently (8days ago haha) purchased a 2005 NBP TL after my DD crapped out (1995 GMC Jimmy haha)
First off, is it just me or does it sometimes look like its a VERY dark blue?!

I found this place while looking for a way to wire up an AUX IN through my XM receiver box thing and then found a few threads and figured id join when i saw that there is SOME sort of interest in the stock wheels I have laying around.

Well, since everyone knows what a stock black TL looks like here figured Id post my other project...

This is her when I first purchased her.

neuronbob

Welcome to AZ and wow, what a project.

What are you looking to do with the car, drift it or take it to the dragstrip? As an LSx owner, I LSx swaps.

JunkS13

The goal will be to hit 4digits. Luckily the turbo was cheap because I just paid for the fuel system recently and I WAY undershot the cost haha.

Itll be a drag car. Its an auto (first 5.3 and 4L80e in a 240). Although Im working with MegaShift (from those who brought you megasquirt haha) and wiring it up to paddle shifters, so Im sure itll drift here soon since I am actually relatively involved with the midwest drift union guys.

I will say though that since its a 2600lb car without HVAC and P/S, I will certainly enjoy occasionally driving the TL in the summer... Its the "fanciest" car Ive ever owned and I absolutely LOVE it so far. Looking into an aftermarket sub/amp, footwell lighting, and wheels/drop and then im done with it. NOT touching it anymore. haha

JunkS13

heres the TL. Been checking out the Wheel thread to try and find something that looks good, I usually prefer 17s but it seems most go 18s and 19s on theres. Trying to see if coils are worth it since S Techs look to drop them enough.

JunkS13

CLtotheTL32

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Welcome and congrats on the TL purchase!

Quite a project you have on your hands with the 240. Best of luck

As for the S-Techs, I have a set on my TL and I like them. The front sits a little lower than the rear but I'm just a perfectionist haha. Eventually I'll get coils for the adjustability but I'm having a hard time justifying putting more money into a depreciating asset.

SpiderX1016

Yeah, right lol. I love LSx swaps.

Are you going to paint it?

Mr Marco

I keep trying to convince my wife that we need a project car in the garage...she keeps reminding me that 45 years old, married and couldn't finish the last project car I owned!

Enjoy the 240!

Bearcat94

As far as the TL, you want to post in this sub-forum: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/

But you're definetly in the right section for your project car.

JunkS13

Could you post pictures of how yours sits? Ive looked at a few posted from others and sometimes they look a LITTLE lower, sometimes they look low enough for what I want.

The front bumper on the 240? eh, I think it gives it character lol I would like it to be black, but honestly the build process takes up so much money that paint is one of my last concerns.

I JUST turned 25. I gotta hurry up and get my projects in NOW, my GF already hates on my projects haha

ok, cool. Ill stop by the link and post up, although... this thing will be stock for another month or so, unless I find some cheap and NOT ugly 18s.

CLtotheTL32

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I don't want to derail the thread with pictures of my car but here are a few. Keep in mind that I'm on 18" wheels and the stockies are 17".





Crazy wide angle lens but you can see the gap between the tire and the fender pretty well...



The springs are on stock shocks and have probably close to 80k on them. They ride fine and I have no complaints!

Hope that helps!

rossv1

Tyler, in pic 3, what the hell do you have in your hand? haha

at the LS swap.

CLtotheTL32

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It was a camera tripod that was in some weather-proof bag

JunkS13

what size tires?

and yeah it KINDA looks like one of those double ended ladies toys hahahahaha.

JunkS13

and yeah those Stechs look like a good enough drop. All im worried about is getting rid of the horriffic wheel gap lol

CLtotheTL32

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Shut up you!

Just kidding. Yeah I didn't know the picture was being taken when I walked by

Anyways, wheels are 18x8.5, tires are 235/40/18. The wheels have a +45 offset but thanks to spacers I'm running +30 up front and +25 rear. Rolled rear fenders.

phee

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This looks familiar. Are you in GA?

CLtotheTL32

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I spy Indiana plates

JunkS13

The TL might look familiar haha.

and with those tire sizes on an 18 yours are only a 1/4" bigger... so youd have an 1/8" of the wheel well more filled than my tires. I think I could deal with that for $150 as opposed to >$600 for coilovers haha.

The wheels im running for now are 17x7.5 with +22mm offset. i tested them out and they sit "flush enough" so ill probably just roll springs and those wheels until the project car is done.

Just finished wiring in my AUX cable... that was a WHOLE lot easier than I thought itd be haha. thanks AZ for the help!

AMGala

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Awesome project car!

And just in case no one has told you yet, NBP has blue pearl flakes in the paint, so that's why you see a blue tinge from some angles.

JunkS13

thanks!

and thanks for the info, yeah I was actually kinda pissed when I saw the blue, made me think maybe the car was just a dark blue and i hadnt noticed yet lol
I can deal with blue flakes haha

LIQUID0401

Nice project you got going. This thing is going to haul Ass with that swap!

ANC297

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Subscribed.

JunkS13

little update for those who may care.

Aman

CLtotheTL32

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We need moar!

JunkS13

Thats literally all thats done to the TL, lowered it and put Vette wheels on it. Will do tint and coilovers at the end of winter, but thats about it.

The 240 is actually kinda making reverse progress at this point. Taking things off, so they can be replaced with better shit. Going for 1100hp so I can actually be some competition at the TX2K13 event.

CLtotheTL32

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holy shit

civicdrivr

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Sub'd.