Takata 18

So who is showing up tomorrow for this mini meet.

Takata 18

I forgot depending on you tires the bigger wheels are not the greatest in snow. They have less traction.

Takata 18

Originally Posted by WBA-01
Where: Buffalo Wild Wings in the Har Mar Mall on Snelling just south of hwy 36.

When: Saturday March 3rd at Noon.

1. Phantom of the Acura - Max
2. Glowrdr - Brian
3. luckyjakob - Jake
4. WBA-01 - Joe
5. Takata 18

Phantom_of_the_Acura

I'm still in I was a little worried about the snow earlier but the sun is out now and I'll be heading out in about 40 min.

Phantom_of_the_Acura

We should start saying someone who says they'll come to a meet then they don't is pulling a Glow.

luckyjakob

I will be there in my saweeeeeeeeet rental...

I'll be leaving here shortly

nate_0022

iTrader: (2)

Wouldn't you just need to buy a camber kit for this issue?
I believe the pricing is right around for what your guy quoted you for. You could easily install this yourself. We could do an install meet this summer and we could all come and help you do the suspension. Save that $800 for a different mod!

xpressobeans

Thanks man,
My advisor told me to get the adjustable ones from HeelToe and they will install them at Acura dealer. Since I am going to get the aspec suspension hopefully next spring he said that would be the route to go

Thanks for the info on the 19's. I love the way they look, but was nervous about how much I have to baby them now I normally try to avoid the pot holes or hennepin all together.

xpressobeans

Oh i know... There are currently Toyo Proxes4 on there. I may get the KDW once they crap out on me. I don't drive it in the winter *with the exception of to the dealer the other day to have the new rims out on* so I am not too worrried about the snow, thats what my Xterra is for

General Gmax are dang cheap with a 45000 warranty.. any input?

xpressobeans

I have to work. So sadly I won't be able to attend and finally meet y'all but maybe the next one? Supposed to be near 60 degrees next week!

xpressobeans

I think thats what my advisor was telling me. He said to get the Comptech Camber Adj, R (rear arms) 04-08 UA6 TL 160-069 from heel toe (at a crazy shipping price) and have them installed first, then get the aspec suspension for 625. The dealer said it'd be 800 bucks to install it. I appreciate the offer for helping me put er all together, but I must admit I am nervous I would F' something up and not have a warranty to back it up.

First time I tried to do a mod was in my Buick TType, installed a sub incorrectly and fried my computer.. :why me: so been a little hesitant to do major stuff specially to the finicky TL

xpressobeans

Ok... so now the price went lower.. and is REALLY making me want to pull out the credit card and just charge this sucker... So besides my adjustable rear cambers and the Aspec Suspension would there be any other hidden objects that I may need before the suspension is complete?

http://www.oemacuraparts.com/product...sep-200-acura/

asujosh1

What's up gents? Haven't been around here in a while, looks like you have been busy!

I've still got the Mini, took 2nd in DS last weekend at the autocross and signed up for the Texas National Tour in a couple of weeks. Should be fun getting smoked!

Takata 18

Yes like I said any time you lower the car you would need to take care of your camber issue . You should also get a front camber kit. I have a rear caber kit for my car which i will install this spring I am working on getting a front camber kit to install simultaneously. I have the A-Spec suspention already on and I don't want to mess up my new tires

Takata 18

Congrats dude F1 starts this month I look forward to this season. I hope you do well. If I had the cash I would auto X. How is the family.

Takata 18

It was good seeing all of you who made it. The next meet has to be in April just like last last year. We had no snow then.

asujosh1

World Superbike started last weekend! I haven't seen the F1 track in a while, I've been working in Denver and the track is east of the airport. Last I saw, it was being paved when I was flying in one night. I can't wait for the Austin race, it's going to be fun.

WBA-01

iTrader: (2)

Hey Jake here is that link on the exhaust...

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/greatest-%2467-mod-779675/

And another with info on the front lips, all 3 are show with picture...

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/07-08-tl-type-s-front-bumper-07-08-tl-base-aspec-front-underspoiler-842266/

xpressobeans

Ok cool thanks for the info man! Do you suggest the adjustable ones like my advisor indicated? Do you think that HeelToe would match that 576$ aspec suspension on OEMAcuraParts.com?

SSM4DR

iTrader: (1)

From personal experience, negative camber will not wear your tires as much as negative toe will. When lowering the TL like how I did in the past at -3 inches all around. The rear gets a nasty amount of negative toe. Now only reason why I would consider the camber kits is so I can have both sides dialed in equally and to be able to adjust and zero out toe.

If you pick up the Ingalls rear camber kits from Heel toe and use coupon code:acurazine rocks. Total without shipping is $162.12. And wow... I totally forgot how much places will take away from your wallet for labor to install things . DIY FTW .
Edit: read this thread when you have the time, Heel toe covering the: Do I need camber kits. https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/do-i-need-camber-kit-606757/

xpressobeans

Hey there SSM4DR and thanks for the input. I sent HeelToe a message to see if they would price match the 576 for the Aspec Suspension that is advertised on OEMACURAPARTS.COM I would love to save the labor and do the work myself but I A) Share a garage at my apartment complex so no room to navigate the repair B) am scared I will F* something up from non experience and C) no tools Another dude on here said that they could round up people from Acurazine to help install the camber and the Aspec suspension and I would game to learn how if someone had the place to do it and the tools to do it. Id even pick up some cases of beer for the ordeal (After the cars done of course ) Yea the dealership said it would be about 576 to install the Camber kit on the rear (labor and then another allignment) He said my front end was fine toe in out etc camber but the rear toes were way out so they corrected that but I still have a camber issue that will cause my tires to wear quicker (and since they arent cheap tires i dont want that issue) Sorry for the lengthy response..

xpressobeans

I did read that article by HeelToe, but I think I am going to get the Camber kit for fear of tire wear and since I want to add the Aspec suspension as well.

SSM4DR

iTrader: (1)

Xpressobeans, you're welcome . I totally hear you out on your situation with: sharing the garage, having no tools, and being afraid to mess things up. Maybe you can call around to local shops and get price quotes? Like: Modern Automotive performance, Full blown motorsports, and ect. Because some times those places charges less for labor vs the dealership. As far as wheel alignment goes, save money and get the 3 year/36,000 4 wheel align service for $139.99 at Tires plus, you can take it in as many times as you want in those 3 years or 36,000 miles. Seeing that an 4 wheel alignment costs around $70 dollars, with this deal you'll be on top.

SSM4DR

iTrader: (1)

I forgot to add that when I raised up my car and threw the stock wheels back on with snow tires, I went to get an alignment done and my rear cambers were sitting at -2.1 degrees at both sides. Toe wise, they zeroed them out.

luckyjakob

Thanks for the links Joe! Looks like those quad tips aren't offered, at least not the ones that they linked to, so I'll be doing a little research in to some new ones. I'm wondering if doing a mid-muffler delete and adding the quad tips is the way to go, or if I should just pick up an aftermarket exhaust.. Not sure if I'll notice much with the aftermarket exhaust or not..

On another note, I'm stoked to pick up my car tomorrow!!

luckyjakob

It was nice getting together so I could make fun of you Jorge

But in all seriousness, it was a good time. Can't wait for the snow to all be gone so we can start having more meets!

nate_0022

iTrader: (2)

Should have messaged me, I had my ATLP base exhaust up for sale for $700.

luckyjakob

I had a few issues going on when you were selling your goodies, wish I would have been able to pick stuff up though!

Takata 18

The feeling is mutual Junior.

luckyjakob

You got it Dad!

nate_0022

iTrader: (2)

Understandable, I still have it but a guy is going to buy it. I just need to find a box big enough to ship this damn thing! I'm hoping to possibly pick up Richies RV6 True Dual Exhaust, or just save the money and get a new front bumper and finish off the A-spec kit.

Anyone have a box with measurements close to these.
55x26x8?

luckyjakob

Do you have any of the parts still around?

Takata 18

Hey put the pacifier back in your mouth Good boy

luckyjakob

Blah blah blah. Give me my allowance and maybe I'll listen to you

Oh and I finally got my TL back, with the A-Spec lip.. I'm lovin it. I'll take pics tonight and post them up.

Only problem is my iSimple isn't working now, need to unplug and replug it in.. Gonna be a PITA to take it apart lol. That and my mid console door is stuck open.. Gotta take that back to the shop and have them fix it, unless you guys know a simple fix for it??

WannabeG

Weather is beautiful outside! Hope you guys had a good mini meet on Sat!

Takata 18

O am glad it turned out good. I hope to see it soon. I am sitting in my TL listening to my stereo. I am loving it!!!

Takata 18

Thanks bro we had agood time. Yes today was nice.

luckyjakob

Thanks for rubbing your exhaust in my face last night bro. You gotta take our the TL-S soon!!! Once the weather warms up and the snow goes away, we should plan another meet.. I could go for some more wings

xpressobeans

I have my schedule for the month of March so I can come if I am off Got my TL out to play and always forget how much I love driving it. Great cars..

SSM4DR

iTrader: (1)

I might put the car back into Spring mode with the new shoes this weekend... And install some goodies I have laying around waiting for Spring as well.