RL Section Ramblings
04-26-2011, 06:02 PM
#361
The Box
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But ya did anyways 
I get this stupid bug to buy a car every once in a while, it's like a disease.
When I worked for a dealer, I got a new demo every 1-2 weeks so it's really hard to keep a car for a long time.
I get this stupid bug to buy a car every once in a while, it's like a disease.
When I worked for a dealer, I got a new demo every 1-2 weeks so it's really hard to keep a car for a long time.
04-27-2011, 01:54 AM
#363
この道は毛むくじゃらのマンコだらけ..
Hey Dennis, it's back! 
It was done Friday but I couldn't pick it up until Monday.
I somehow used half a tank of gas in less than a day.... Guess I really did miss it lots!!
It was done Friday but I couldn't pick it up until Monday.I somehow used half a tank of gas in less than a day.... Guess I really did miss it lots!!
04-27-2011, 01:35 PM
#366
The Box
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I'm waiting for them to drop more, they're starting to get into the 15-17K range..more than I want to spend on a car.
Hot! MOAR pics!
04-27-2011, 03:17 PM
#367
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Glad to hear you kept the RL...surprised but glad. Now that I got my sway bar links replaced, new tires and alignment, I am blown away with how smooth the car rides. I've never ridden in a smoother car...except for an 01 LS I test drove with air suspension but that car was $15k. The RL is the best bang for the buck by far.
04-27-2011, 04:19 PM
#368
この道は毛むくじゃらのマンコだらけ..
By the way, i'm not really surprised with the turning down of the ES. My friend had an ES350 loaner when we dropped his IS350 off for servicing. Holy crap that car felt so cheap... It was funny to mess with though, quite a bit of wheelspin in first gear. Didn't like the interior, felt cheap and flimsy. I have to say though the windnoise on the freeway wasn't bad at all.
The next stepup I would honestly consider from Lexus would be the 06LS.... but new model wise if I had the money, it would be a used LS460L or a GS Hybrid. If you ever get to test drive the GS Hybrid, boy are you going to be impressed, it hauls! It's more sport oriented, using electric power to give you instant torque rather than running on electric power. Too bad they're hard to come by and damn expensive.
Thanks! Don't have many pics because I quit photography but here's one my friend took.
04-27-2011, 09:16 PM
#369
Looking good Onebad! you need to get the roof and rear spoiler lid man.
Is that the stock muffler with the tips or is it aftermarket muffler? Did you lower with the Tein SS coilover and how many inches? Thx.
Is that the stock muffler with the tips or is it aftermarket muffler? Did you lower with the Tein SS coilover and how many inches? Thx.
04-28-2011, 01:30 PM
#372
この道は毛むくじゃらのマンコだらけ..
This is actually my second exhaust setup. My first setup was ridiculous! It was drone drone drone everywhere and ridiculously loud. It didn't suit the RL and set off car alarms everywhere. It'd scare me because I'd be cruising and alarms would randomly go off scaring me. Decided I didn't need to give the police an extra reason to pull me over so I switched it up.
My current exhaust setup doesn't rasp at all and only very slightly drones with the windows down from roughly 2300-2500rpm. I somehow blew off some of the welds on part of my exhaust and currently have a quarter sized hole in it lol so it's a bit louder now. Gotta re-weld it up.
Heres a quick clip. I should make another one soon. Sounds a lot quieter outside than inside is what i've been told.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiYFBTh3ueo
My current exhaust setup doesn't rasp at all and only very slightly drones with the windows down from roughly 2300-2500rpm. I somehow blew off some of the welds on part of my exhaust and currently have a quarter sized hole in it lol so it's a bit louder now. Gotta re-weld it up.
Heres a quick clip. I should make another one soon. Sounds a lot quieter outside than inside is what i've been told.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiYFBTh3ueo
04-28-2011, 02:28 PM
#373
Sound a lot quiter compare to my 14" magnaflow. The magnaflow is my third exhaust lol, I'm thinking to put on a 30" magnflow. From what I've been told, the 30" is quite, guess I need to try that one. Your car look good man, I'm saving money for the tein basic coilover, I'm a little broke rite now 
05-10-2011, 01:25 AM
#374
Did a lot of work to the RL these past 3 weeks.
- Finally got 35% tint all around now that the weather warmed up(looks really dark with black interior- glad I didn't go any darker).
- Sanded and painted my stock '01 rims metallic silver- 12 light coats + clear (were scratched and corroded really badly (previous owner was an old lady LOL!). Used spray cans, but its all about technique and prep work!
Really happy with the way they turned out, taped off the center caps, of course.
- Did the 3M headlight restoration kit on my head + fog lights. Came out amazing. I recommend this product! Worth every penny, and I have enough of the kit left over to do 3 more cars!
- Pictures to come soon!
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05-10-2011, 01:53 AM
#375
Did a lot of work to the RL these past 3 weeks.
- Finally got 35% tint all around now that the weather warmed up(looks really dark with black interior- glad I didn't go any darker).
- Sanded and painted my stock '01 rims metallic silver- 12 light coats + clear (were scratched and corroded really badly (previous owner was an old lady LOL!). Used spray cans, but its all about technique and prep work! Really happy with the way they turned out, taped off the center caps, of course.
- Did the 3M headlight restoration kit on my head + fog lights. Came out amazing. I recommend this product! Worth every penny, and I have enough of the kit left over to do 3 more cars!
- Pictures to come soon!
05-11-2011, 10:44 AM
#380
Racer
05-11-2011, 10:46 AM
#381
Racer
- Sanded and painted my stock '01 rims metallic silver- 12 light coats + clear (were scratched and corroded really badly (previous owner was an old lady LOL!). Used spray cans, but its all about technique and prep work! Really happy with the way they turned out, taped off the center caps, of course.
05-11-2011, 11:04 AM
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The fuel filter i always double check the tightness for leaks once it's running and i almost forgot to. After i shut the car of i saw the top bolt needed to be tightened down a little more.
05-11-2011, 08:26 PM
#384
05-12-2011, 03:09 PM
#389
yes I have. easy diy.
power steering you just disconnect the return hose from the reservoir and turn wheel lock to lock with the engine running until all the fluid comes out. its going to make noises. reconnect hose then fill reservoir and turn wheels lock to lock until it stops making noise and fluid stays full.
brake you need either 2 people or a vacuum pump or both. same as bleeding and keep pulling until fresh clean fluid comes out.
power steering you just disconnect the return hose from the reservoir and turn wheel lock to lock with the engine running until all the fluid comes out. its going to make noises. reconnect hose then fill reservoir and turn wheels lock to lock until it stops making noise and fluid stays full.
brake you need either 2 people or a vacuum pump or both. same as bleeding and keep pulling until fresh clean fluid comes out.
05-12-2011, 06:26 PM
#390
Cajun Gumbo Man
what about me? I never changed the tranny fluid, brake fluid etc... for the past 7 years of ownership. Keep in mind I have only 23,350 granny california miles....what do you think? Oh I change my oil, rotate tires, eye ball inspect, change engine air filter, AC dash board filters......except those mentioned.....I know the brake fluid and tranny fluid probably should be changed.....what do you gear heads think? I only drive her once a week if that......
05-12-2011, 07:22 PM
#392
Cajun Gumbo Man
specifically tranny fluid and brake fluid or you mean MOTOR oil.....? I change my oil every 5-7k miles (100% Syn) or depending on driving.....she sits mostly in the garage in California DRY climate.....
05-22-2011, 12:51 PM
#396
What color are your brake calipers? Go out and take a look if you're not sure LOL.
Mine were brown and rusted. Painted them gloss black yesterday with some high heat paint I found at home.
Looks soo much more
than before. It's the details that make the difference
Mine were brown and rusted. Painted them gloss black yesterday with some high heat paint I found at home.
Looks soo much more
than before. It's the details that make the difference
05-23-2011, 08:19 AM
#397
05-27-2011, 11:19 AM
#398
I'm doing home renovations this weekend and the issue of the non-folding rear seat comes up yet again!!!
Why can't the RL be equipped with such a basic feature that even my 97 Accord had?!
My accord had a ski pass thru and a folding rear seat. Sheesh, I can't carry more 2x4's in what should be a larger, more versatile vehicle.
:endrant
Why can't the RL be equipped with such a basic feature that even my 97 Accord had?!
My accord had a ski pass thru and a folding rear seat. Sheesh, I can't carry more 2x4's in what should be a larger, more versatile vehicle.
:endrant
05-27-2011, 11:21 AM
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Remove the rear seats and you'll see why 
Lots of metal back there reinforcing the body, giving it more rigidity and allowing more precise suspension tuning
Thats why I bought a TSX wagon, for the versatility.
Lots of metal back there reinforcing the body, giving it more rigidity and allowing more precise suspension tuning
Thats why I bought a TSX wagon, for the versatility.
05-27-2011, 11:54 AM
#400
Cajun Gumbo Man
Keep in mind this vehicle was SOLD/Targeted towards folks in their 50-70 age range and they didn't intend on hauling lumber around nor did they care about gas mileage etc.....this was a Luxo car not a Honda Accord.....
The 05 plus RL was targeted toward "Yuppies" and it failed.......HMC should have kept our body style RL alive and offered that 05 plus to those younger folks who didn't buy it.....and continued to enhance ours.....
The 05 plus RL was targeted toward "Yuppies" and it failed.......HMC should have kept our body style RL alive and offered that 05 plus to those younger folks who didn't buy it.....and continued to enhance ours.....