edsdds

Hey there 05TLrider yep that was me you saw crusing on Radio Dr with my kid in the back seat LOL.

Anyway all I have is the body kit and throwing some 18's on soon. I dont have any performance mods just bought this thing to have fun this summer and probably will keep it. This is my second TL but I really want a 6 speed with Nav then that will be the keeper. Almost had one bought that fell through. I swap cars like every other week pretty much. LOL.

Anyway I am not far away off 19 and Lake let me know and we can check out the cars. Thanks. You can shoot me an e-mail to edsdds@comcast.net

05TLRIDER

Bad news................might have a problem with the rear suspension on my car........so far it just looks like a bad endlink, but that was a quick look at it at 1130 last night. I'm gonna put it on some ramps tonight and get a better look. I'm hoping that I don't have any subframe damage that people have been experiencing!

bmeyer

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Did you just throw new end links on last fall? Snap a pic while you're under there or when you get it out of the car. I'd be curious to see what actually failed.

05TLRIDER

Yeah last spring/summer I installed them (Moog endlinks). I'll definitely grab a couple pics and post them for folks. From what it looks like, the rubber boot appears to have cracked and leaks grease out the bottom where the endlink connects to the RSB. It was difficult to see anything considering the car was on the ground and it's lowered, but that's what I could tell with a 2 second glance.

I'm actually thinking about removing the Progress RSB and re-installing the OEM RSB, or I may buy a Type-S front and rear sway bar to install instead. It all depends on what I find tonight.

bmeyer

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See? You really should have stayed and drank beer with us that night instead of installing the RSB.

But seriously, what a pisser. If you do decide to unload the Progress RSB, let me know. We could maybe even work out some sort of a trade if you're interested. I believe the 6MT cars have larger diameter sways than the autos do.

05TLRIDER

Well I'm trying to find the Type-S sway bar on acuraoemparts right now. I'm going to order the Aspec suspension and get rid of the Eibach springs I have now, so if I find the Type-S sway bar, the Progress is yours....I may charge you removal fees though......unless you want to trek up to the cities and help...........

05AcTL

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Type S FSB: 51300-SEP-A21 $64.97
Type S RSB: 52300-SEP-A11 $33.43

05AcTL

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i was thinking about replacing my F/R links with Type S links cuz they're only 12.84 each and i have the Comptech RSB and i was going to upgrade my FSB to the Type S so that might be something to look into

05TLRIDER

^^ Thanks for the part numbers. I think I'm going to hold off on the FSB, because you have to drop the sub-frame to get the FSB in/out. The rear is much easier.....but you still need a lot of patience getting them in/out. I'm ordering the RSB and suspension though!

Are the type-s links any different than the stock TL?

05AcTL

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the only thing that should be different is the rubber bushing (I THINK) it should be stiffer since the type s have bigger F/R sway bars otherwise the base 6MT should work since theirs are bigger too

edsdds

Well the sat April 10 day works for me. I work until 12 that day so I can meet up after that. I hope to have my wheels and the car detailed by then.

Slepybear

good, glad we can get another car.

well since this meet has turned out larger than i expected, I think we will need to set up a new place to meet, I'm thinking a park. Any suggestions?

RL Chi-town

Slepybear, what ever you do, you need to let us Chitown peeps know ok...

Carmodifier

We could meet up at Mall of America again?? A park would be better though so we could BBQ and shit...

RL Chi-town

Mall of America is great lol... then the wifey can go shopping while i mingle lol... lol

:hyper:

Carmodifier

I got a special delivery from RonJon Sport Design:

MyPearl02

im bored

Takata 18

Hey Travis those are nice. When are you installing. What rubber are you putting on them. Slapy a park would be great, the Mall to, but the Mall attracks law inforcement. We could meet there and cross the River there are some parks along the river, or we could cruise to Harriet Island and BBQ there.

Carmodifier

Thanks! I am thinking of going with the Yokohama S.drive or the BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 in size 225/35/20. I really like the g-Force's, but they are about twice as much as the S.drives.

Rajca

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so ur wife is gonna go shopping while ur at the meet? ill see how my girl feels about that idea. maybe she will change her mind and come along

05AcTL

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NO NO NO NO NO cuz then mine is gonna wanna go and were not gonna be able to fuck around if they're with us!!!! I already have Alex's girl posting shit on Kristina's facebook telling her to go and im sure he probably told her to

Rajca

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hahahaha. my girl like a bit of aggressive driving. but not sure how fast is too fast. if she goes we will see how much she can take

WannabeG

That massive parking lot next to ikea but in front of the mall would most likely work.

bmeyer

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I like Takata 18's suggestion of heading over to Harriet Island. That gives a more relaxed atmosphere than just a parking lot. Especially if we're going to do some grilling. It gives us a better chance to hang out and socialize, maybe even throw some ball or something. Not to mention the scenery is better.

Carmodifier

+1

05AcTL

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^sounds good to me, i think were leaving IL around 5 so we should be out there by 10/11

Evil_Pineapple

Where ever we meet is cool with me.... just let me know

Slepybear

Alright, the meeting place is harriet island park at 11am

is everyone ok with that?

GLowrdr

Sounds good

edsdds

That would be perfect I get off work at 12pm and my job is about 5 minutes away...

But 05TLRIDER hasn't e-mailed to check out our cars yet. he must think I am a stalker. LOL

Anyway too nice outside today going to go for a drive in the TT...

Can't way to see your cars in person.....uh I mean in carson???.....ok l8ters.

05TLRIDER

^^ I don't think you're a stalker....just didn't realize you put your email on here lol

I'm off this Friday and will be working on my TL all day doing "stuff" to it, so if you're interested in stopping by you're more than welcome. I'll email you later this week.


Also, I'm definitely more interested in meeting at Harriet Island instead of the mall parking lot!

Slepybear

05, can i stop by too? i live so close, and have been meaning to get some stuff done, wouldn't mind helping you

RL Chi-town

Ok Harriet Park???

sleepy can you PM me the address to that place. so i can map quest Mall of america from there.

the wifey will spend the day at Mall of america whie i kick it with AZ fam...

let me know thansk

RL Chi-town

i didn't tell her nothing lol.. hahahaa

my girl just decided to post on Kristina because she didn't want to be alone. trust me i don't mind going solo. but the wifey likes road trips.

and now my lady will be at the mall of america while i chill... so its a win win for me. she shops and buys me stuff, while i chill and just do nothing lol

BlackuraTL

When are we doing the meet again, in april?

BlackuraTL

I feel old I'm fricken 20 now! My mom cried cause I'm not a teenager anymore and she feels old now because me and my sister are in our 20's now haha.

edsdds

LOL hey no worries shoot me an e-mail, I wouldl ove to swing by and be nosy and pretend I know about cars and stuff.

Anyway Harriet Island is not really an Island it just a nice park right infron tof the Mississippi across from Downtown St Paul. The Mall of America is probably about 15 minutes away....give or take a few.

Carmodifier

I am going loco with the cake... just bought two 12" Alpine Type-X Subwoofers to replace my two 12" Alpine Type-R's

Slepybear

sellin the type-r's???

Slepybear

Oh, just a quick update on whats goin on with me and my car.
-Carbon fiber hood came, is damaged, and will either be replaced or refunded.
-PIcked up JDM bumper today, looks sick
-picked up grill, looks good

Still have to do the following stuff *cough*jorge*cough*..
-Install new hood shocks
-install new spark plugs
-figure out how to wire foglights
-replace headlights and bulbs
-install new bumper and grill, possibly hood
-clean engine bay
-get new fender liner


I think we could knock this out in one productive saturday, food is on me for anyone who comes out and helps.. but i think it'll have to be done at jorge's, just for simplicities sake, and that he has all the tools etc, plus a nice working area