TLee87

Hey guys noobie here. So I bought a 2010 TL SH-AWD 6MT in CBP about a year ago and kept it bone stock. Now I'm itching for some mods after saving up some $$ of course. So my question to anyone/everyone is what would be the best and most efficient way to spend $3k? Also, i have a couple of scratches in the front left and right side of the bumper and rear left side as well from hit and runs... so I was looking into the RonJon 9 piece body kit? besides that I'm all ears to see what everyone thinks i should get with the left over $$? Thanks in advance for the replies and hearing me out!

justnspace

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well, it is your car.

what do you feel that needs to be modified?
would you like an exhaust?
wheels?

its your car. there's gotta be something that you feel that needs an upgrade.

Edward'TLS

What's your priority ?

Are you into the look, the sound, the handling, or the acceleration ?

TLee87

haha very true, I guess I should've specified on what i was going for. So basically I would like a pretty all-around set-up. Looks, Sounds, and speed. for example things that i was thinking about in no apparent order are Wheels, Body Kit(like i've already mentioned), HID yellow fogs, intake, Exhaust, smoke out front and tail lights?

I know I definitely want that RonJon kit. So how much would i be expecting for the kit with the paint job and install? Also on the same note is it better to get the Ronjon kit already OEM painted or doing it at the shop that installs it after receiving the kit raw?

justnspace

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^sounds like you already know what you're doing.

purchase said items and go from there.

Edit*
You cant really ask us how much things are going to cost....well because we dont live in the same area.
so the cost of paint could vary.
you would have to get estimates from a paint shop..

TLee87

haha I'd love to purchase all those things but i highly doubt i could buy all those things with $3k lol

justnspace

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then pick one.

potmilkz

id start with suspensions and body kit.. then work on wheels then engine.

justnspace

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look, its easy to spend some one else's money.

I would recommend you to read past threads, to get an idea of what you want.

after all, isnt it kinda silly to ask us what we want to do with your car?

TLee87

i obviously understand that and i'm not saying i would do exactly as you guys say but just wanted to get some general opinions is all just to get an idea what people "would" do and "did" do when they first started off. but regardless thanks everyone for your inputs!

Edward'TLS

For handling wise, the very first thing to do is to swap out the crappy OEM tires. Go for some super high performance summer tires, and it'll make a big improvement in terms of handling performance.

MoAbbas

what i would is: TINTS (160 in NJ, up to 400 we'll say around 230), ron jon grille and body kit. grille is 780, body kit is 1550. your up to 2560 right there. install for the body kit might just put you at or over ur 3k mark. but if you have cash left or extra, hit up JNC and get and get your headlights done. HID's for the fogs and DRL kit for the high beams. get the rear trunk trim painted aswell. thats what i would do personally.

but whatever you do, POST PICTURES OF IT.
i havent posted pics, cause im still stock.

purextc

Well you can't go wrong with some tint and a set of wheels and tires to get you started. Then just go from there.

LawnPro

Tint, body kit, roof spoiler, grille mod for sure, thats a good start to transform the look of your TL.

AcuraTL

I say lowering it first, it makes such a big difference.

Steven Bell

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Lee, if you're looking for aesthetics, wheels (RonJon) and roof spoiler are good options. For power, the J-pipe is a must!

Welcome to Acurazine.

eazy

iTrader: (8)

I'd say a J-pipe, RV6 HFPC, OEM body kit, set of wheels maybe? or suspension. Pretty good all around start. or depending what wheels maybe you can get wheels and some lowering springs if you don't want to spend more on coilovers

Mitch-S

Tint $200, OEM kit $875, H&R springs $200, and Wheels $1600!

lji

I would be doing some performance upgrades if it were up to me. See the sticky in the Performance section....

Pseudomaniac

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I'd buy $3000 worth of beer. If you still feel motivated to muck with the car after consuming it all, you'll be so out of shape that you won't be able to.

Steven Bell

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For some people, the power is already good enough, so it all depends on if Lee wants performance mods or aesthetic mods.



Really????............

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

EXACTLY!

its kinda silly for him to ask us.
the best thing to do; is to read what others have done in the past.
There are lots of threads that he can get ideas from.

MoAbbas

could be like Edward Norton from the italian job

i suggest installing a sound system loud enough to tear womens clothes off

Strippers4Me

$2700 get a Honda Ruckus scooter... spend the rest on tinting your windows