Twin Cities Acuras
#8961
It's been clayed already. Actually I even had Janik do a full detail/paint correction on it and it's still all screwed up. Nothing against his work - the other 90% of the car looked like new. Just got bug guts all over the front of my car still. I think it actually ate through the clear and into the paint, so there is nothing left to do.
#8963
#8964
So I am living in denial right now... When I hit the breaks to slow down in traffic or at a light or when I see a cop...lol... car has the shakes. That usually means that the rotors are warped... the reason im living in denial is because I have the drilled/slotted rotors which are supposed to dissipate heat... My tires are really bald and chewed up so im hoping its just the tires... thing is that the car doesn't shake when im driving, only when breaking.
#8965
So I am living in denial right now... When I hit the breaks to slow down in traffic or at a light or when I see a cop...lol... car has the shakes. That usually means that the rotors are warped... the reason im living in denial is because I have the drilled/slotted rotors which are supposed to dissipate heat... My tires are really bald and chewed up so im hoping its just the tires... thing is that the car doesn't shake when im driving, only when breaking.
#8966
You will feel the difference. I installed mine this summer big difference on my car. I bought the Acura links. They were cheaper and the work great with the Progress RSB.
#8967
#8968
So I am living in denial right now... When I hit the breaks to slow down in traffic or at a light or when I see a cop...lol... car has the shakes. That usually means that the rotors are warped... the reason im living in denial is because I have the drilled/slotted rotors which are supposed to dissipate heat... My tires are really bald and chewed up so im hoping its just the tires... thing is that the car doesn't shake when im driving, only when breaking.
I haven't had any issues with mine yet and I beat the crap out of my breaks....mainly because I always wait till the last second to hit them before I rear end someone at a stoplight. Drives my wife nuts but I can help it...I was born this way
#8969
Didn't I see on FB that your car was involved in an accident? I'd go get your alignment checked. Could be your tires too. I can't see it being your brakes cause didn't you just put those on? If they warped that bad already, i'm questioning mine as well.
#8970
Its not the alignment. I wasnt hit that hard, plus it has been doing this for a month now I just decided to post about it yesterday.
#8971
Thanks for your input on the RSB . Is yours set on soft or stiff? I think I'm going to set mines on soft since my HT-Spec 2 coilovers are already set on the stiff side.
#8972
#8973
Bahaha I love car sounds. This was my fav back in high school.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9coH3WGSkAU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9coH3WGSkAU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
#8975
#8977
I was doing some research on the RSB and it seems that some 3rd gen TL's with the progress RSB set to stiff with stock suspension is known to snap the bracket holding the RSB onto the car. I think it's due to the fact that their running stock suspension with softer spring rates causing lots of suspension travel to be able to snap those brackets off like that.
After having a talk with my older brother that owns the Black IS350. It looks like I will be setting the RSB on stiff on mines too. And I believe that I should be fine since I'm on coilovers and will be running it along with the ingalls end links .
After having a talk with my older brother that owns the Black IS350. It looks like I will be setting the RSB on stiff on mines too. And I believe that I should be fine since I'm on coilovers and will be running it along with the ingalls end links .
#8979
Only if they are bad. My front ones were bad so while I bought new end links for them, I said: why not replace all 4 while I'm at it. Symptoms of bad end links are: http://www.ehow.com/list_6062259_sym...-sway-bar.html After the new ones went on, those unusual noise (click/clunk) while going over bumps in the front were gone .
#8980
I was doing some research on the RSB and it seems that some 3rd gen TL's with the progress RSB set to stiff with stock suspension is known to snap the bracket holding the RSB onto the car. I think it's due to the fact that their running stock suspension with softer spring rates causing lots of suspension travel to be able to snap those brackets off like that.
After having a talk with my older brother that owns the Black IS350. It looks like I will be setting the RSB on stiff on mines too. And I believe that I should be fine since I'm on coilovers and will be running it along with the ingalls end links .
After having a talk with my older brother that owns the Black IS350. It looks like I will be setting the RSB on stiff on mines too. And I believe that I should be fine since I'm on coilovers and will be running it along with the ingalls end links .
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SSM4DR (11-21-2011)
#8981
So I'm picking up my Blizzak WS70's today.. Looking forward to testing them out and seeing how they perform this winter. From everything I've read and heard, I should not be disappointed. I'll let you guys know what I think.
Also, I put the TL in for an A12 service this weekend and was given a 2012 TSX as a loaner.. Not sure if you guys have taken them out before, but I was surprised by how quick it actually was. The updated interior was pretty nice, on par with what I'd expect to get for the money. Only thing I didn't like was the unusual amount of road noise at higher speeds. Anyone else notice this?
Also, I put the TL in for an A12 service this weekend and was given a 2012 TSX as a loaner.. Not sure if you guys have taken them out before, but I was surprised by how quick it actually was. The updated interior was pretty nice, on par with what I'd expect to get for the money. Only thing I didn't like was the unusual amount of road noise at higher speeds. Anyone else notice this?
#8982
Only if they are bad. My front ones were bad so while I bought new end links for them, I said: why not replace all 4 while I'm at it. Symptoms of bad end links are: http://www.ehow.com/list_6062259_sym...-sway-bar.html After the new ones went on, those unusual noise (click/clunk) while going over bumps in the front were gone .
#8983
So I'm picking up my Blizzak WS70's today.. Looking forward to testing them out and seeing how they perform this winter. From everything I've read and heard, I should not be disappointed. I'll let you guys know what I think.
Also, I put the TL in for an A12 service this weekend and was given a 2012 TSX as a loaner.. Not sure if you guys have taken them out before, but I was surprised by how quick it actually was. The updated interior was pretty nice, on par with what I'd expect to get for the money. Only thing I didn't like was the unusual amount of road noise at higher speeds. Anyone else notice this?
Also, I put the TL in for an A12 service this weekend and was given a 2012 TSX as a loaner.. Not sure if you guys have taken them out before, but I was surprised by how quick it actually was. The updated interior was pretty nice, on par with what I'd expect to get for the money. Only thing I didn't like was the unusual amount of road noise at higher speeds. Anyone else notice this?
#8984
It was only a 4-cylinder TSX, not the V6. I've been tossing the idea around of getting a 4G TL or a 2G V6 TSX though... I'd probably be paying the same price as I pay for my 3G TL, but have a newer model with more goodies... The 4-cylinder TSX was quick, but not enough to get me to want one
#8985
Tires N Such
Hey guys,
I have an 05 Blue Pearl TL with the Aspec bells n whistles added on but have the stock 17's I will be due for a set of new tires next year when the spring hits and currently have the BFGs Gforces on it and they have been ok but only lasted about 20xxx miles. I was curious what I should put on the ole TL next spring and keep seeing that the DWS is highly recommended but my Service guy at Bloomington couldn't totally vouch for them. So any input guys?
Or if anyone has a nice set of aspec rims.... Then I may need some bigger tires
Also, What about adding more girth to the wheels? I see that people go from the 235/45/17s up to 255/40/17s hows that look? Or would the 245s be just fine? I wouldn't mind em a little thicker.
Guess thats it
I have an 05 Blue Pearl TL with the Aspec bells n whistles added on but have the stock 17's I will be due for a set of new tires next year when the spring hits and currently have the BFGs Gforces on it and they have been ok but only lasted about 20xxx miles. I was curious what I should put on the ole TL next spring and keep seeing that the DWS is highly recommended but my Service guy at Bloomington couldn't totally vouch for them. So any input guys?
Or if anyone has a nice set of aspec rims.... Then I may need some bigger tires
Also, What about adding more girth to the wheels? I see that people go from the 235/45/17s up to 255/40/17s hows that look? Or would the 245s be just fine? I wouldn't mind em a little thicker.
Guess thats it
#8986
Hey guys,
I have an 05 Blue Pearl TL with the Aspec bells n whistles added on but have the stock 17's I will be due for a set of new tires next year when the spring hits and currently have the BFGs Gforces on it and they have been ok but only lasted about 20xxx miles. I was curious what I should put on the ole TL next spring and keep seeing that the DWS is highly recommended but my Service guy at Bloomington couldn't totally vouch for them. So any input guys?
Or if anyone has a nice set of aspec rims.... Then I may need some bigger tires
Also, What about adding more girth to the wheels? I see that people go from the 235/45/17s up to 255/40/17s hows that look? Or would the 245s be just fine? I wouldn't mind em a little thicker.
Guess thats it
I have an 05 Blue Pearl TL with the Aspec bells n whistles added on but have the stock 17's I will be due for a set of new tires next year when the spring hits and currently have the BFGs Gforces on it and they have been ok but only lasted about 20xxx miles. I was curious what I should put on the ole TL next spring and keep seeing that the DWS is highly recommended but my Service guy at Bloomington couldn't totally vouch for them. So any input guys?
Or if anyone has a nice set of aspec rims.... Then I may need some bigger tires
Also, What about adding more girth to the wheels? I see that people go from the 235/45/17s up to 255/40/17s hows that look? Or would the 245s be just fine? I wouldn't mind em a little thicker.
Guess thats it
#8987
It was only a 4-cylinder TSX, not the V6. I've been tossing the idea around of getting a 4G TL or a 2G V6 TSX though... I'd probably be paying the same price as I pay for my 3G TL, but have a newer model with more goodies... The 4-cylinder TSX was quick, but not enough to get me to want one
#8988
I have the A-Spec suspension on my car. So it has handle and performed well. I did not go with Coil-overs because if you use the car as a DD in Minnesota you have to worry about the salt in the winter affecting your adjustments due to corrosion. I also have read a thread were it explained that if you set the RSB to stiff is better than soft because your ability to take the corners and not have fish tail effect improve dramatically. I can tell you it is true I have done it.
Sigh I do miss the way the Accord coupe looked.
#8990
well if your really thinking of getting a Tsx, the special edition with the 6 speed is fun. But you need to drive the Tl 4g awd/6speed. It's my favorite car in our line up right now. Also this spring (around april) we will have a new car (Rsx return) in the line-up. Rumors are Sh-Awd and a new K25 motor pushing 250WHp. Also in the fall next year the Rl is stepping up into 7 series size and performance
#8991
I had a dodge ram that I drove. Sold the TL, then sold the truck. Now I have a G35x. lol
Really was interested in a 4g SH-AWD but those things are frigging expensive compared to what I picked up my 07 X for.
And I recently started driving to different locations for work (I do IT for Fairview) and I'm putting on roughly 400-600 miles a week, so the truck became unrealistic (cost me $150 a week in unreimbursed gas)
Really was interested in a 4g SH-AWD but those things are frigging expensive compared to what I picked up my 07 X for.
And I recently started driving to different locations for work (I do IT for Fairview) and I'm putting on roughly 400-600 miles a week, so the truck became unrealistic (cost me $150 a week in unreimbursed gas)
#8992