SacTown Chat Thread
Area on my XM
As mentioned earlier, my next mod will probably be the black vinyl roof overlay. I just can't get myself to have it painted, even though the piece of mind of not having to maintain the vinyl makes it the best option. It's going to have to be done in two stages. I'll need to set some money aside to pick-up a NBP XM antenna, so I'll be rollin' with a black roof and a WDP pimple ("whitehead" ) for a few months. Fortunately, I really don't think it looks tremendously horrible. I kind of like the contrast. But I want the job done right, and there is no way I'm going to paint just that piece if I'm not going to go all the way and paint the entire roof.
I'm looking forward to seeing your new set-up.
Team Owner
iTrader: (15)
I cant wait to see you vinyl... THats going to look sick!!
Registered TL Owner
I had to drop off the type s today = ( In the two days I had it i put almost 200 miles on it. I miss it ahaha It's weird cause I never used to like it before when i'd drive it...
Registered TL Owner
Gonna take the plunge, heh? I was so close in ordering one online before I decided to go with just the tips. It was the cheaper option, and with two kids in diapers, you can imagine where a lot of my income goes. Someday I may upgrade. The tips really don't look all that bad with the base A-Spec, so its a great temporary solution.
As mentioned earlier, my next mod will probably be the black vinyl roof overlay. I just can't get myself to have it painted, even though the piece of mind of not having to maintain the vinyl makes it the best option. It's going to have to be done in two stages. I'll need to set some money aside to pick-up a NBP XM antenna, so I'll be rollin' with a black roof and a WDP pimple ("whitehead" ) for a few months. Fortunately, I really don't think it looks tremendously horrible. I kind of like the contrast. But I want the job done right, and there is no way I'm going to paint just that piece if I'm not going to go all the way and paint the entire roof.
I'm looking forward to seeing your new set-up.
As mentioned earlier, my next mod will probably be the black vinyl roof overlay. I just can't get myself to have it painted, even though the piece of mind of not having to maintain the vinyl makes it the best option. It's going to have to be done in two stages. I'll need to set some money aside to pick-up a NBP XM antenna, so I'll be rollin' with a black roof and a WDP pimple ("whitehead" ) for a few months. Fortunately, I really don't think it looks tremendously horrible. I kind of like the contrast. But I want the job done right, and there is no way I'm going to paint just that piece if I'm not going to go all the way and paint the entire roof.
I'm looking forward to seeing your new set-up.
Area on my XM
Area on my XM
I'm debating on maybe adding a roof spoiler later on this year when I have some more funds available. I'm wondering if that would fit well with the black roof, or if I'm going a bit overboard? Don't want that...
Registered TL Owner
And yeah, I picked up an acutal car, not just a bumper haha. I miss it, but theres definitely torque steer in the type s....
Area on my XM
I think you should def add a roof spoiler, if I only had a lip spoiler instead of the wing spoiler I'd get one. I was going to get the type s lip, but the dealer drilled holes in this one = (
And yeah, I picked up an acutal car, not just a bumper haha. I miss it, but theres definitely torque steer in the type s....
And yeah, I picked up an acutal car, not just a bumper haha. I miss it, but theres definitely torque steer in the type s....
I can imagine what a 40+HP increase would do. I have encountered some rather dangerous torque steer just driving my car a little spirited around the twisties. I miss my RWD cars of the past.
Registered TL Owner
So, I've decided not to put up pics of my updated ride anymore. You guys will just have to wait and see it at the meet. Which brings up my 2nd point, when is the next meet? I haven't been to one for a while, so we need to plan on ASAP! The incentive can be that you guys can see my car haha
Registered TL Owner
I just need to find something that won't break my pocketbook. Then I need to figure out if I'm going to have it painted black or white.
I can imagine what a 40+HP increase would do. I have encountered some rather dangerous torque steer just driving my car a little spirited around the twisties. I miss my RWD cars of the past.
I can imagine what a 40+HP increase would do. I have encountered some rather dangerous torque steer just driving my car a little spirited around the twisties. I miss my RWD cars of the past.
Area on my XM
You're right. I was thinking of the UA8 SH-AWD, which is advertised as having a 305-HP motor. The UA7 TL-S had 28 more horsies than the base model.
Driver Mod
Tl torque steer is pretty heavy.
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Carlo let set one up.. Azine meet.. sometime in Feb or maybe Jan 30th?
Suzuka Master
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why 30th? we should do it sooner. I have to work on the 30th. unless you guys want to move it back for me lol
might as well hold it at that hummingbird park. we'll just invite the v6-p people
might as well hold it at that hummingbird park. we'll just invite the v6-p people
Team Owner
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we dont want them to come
Suzuka Master
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I figured out what was causing my tranny to go haywire. I replaced the 3rd gear clutch pack pressure switch with a 4th gear one I hope I didnt cause any damage to the tranny
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meet on the 23rd eh?
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on the 23rd..
Suzuka Master
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O well Gary haha come after
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Registered TL Owner
hahaha ok...
and yeah kevin, what meet are you talking about? the lets see what the eff carlo did to his car meet? its nothing really, hope you guys wont be disappointed lol
and yeah kevin, what meet are you talking about? the lets see what the eff carlo did to his car meet? its nothing really, hope you guys wont be disappointed lol
Team Owner
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Meet on the 23rd:
FOr: WTEFFFF meet..
why: kuz Carlo has something new on his car and wont show us.. and Gary has new parts that he has been hiding
where: I dunno
TIme 5pm
I lold
FOr: WTEFFFF meet..
why: kuz Carlo has something new on his car and wont show us.. and Gary has new parts that he has been hiding
where: I dunno
TIme 5pm
I lold
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what to do: NEed advice i kno what most will say especially gary
1st option: Buy 3rd gen TL
2nd option: Get my car worked on needs:
-Power steering pump
-Timing belt replaced
-Valve Adjustment
-Spark Plugs
-Tensioner replaced
-Water pump replaced
I kno there is more thats all I can think of right now
1st option: Buy 3rd gen TL
2nd option: Get my car worked on needs:
-Power steering pump
-Timing belt replaced
-Valve Adjustment
-Spark Plugs
-Tensioner replaced
-Water pump replaced
I kno there is more thats all I can think of right now
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what to do: NEed advice i kno what most will say especially gary
1st option: Buy 3rd gen TL
2nd option: Get my car worked on needs:
-Power steering pump
-Timing belt replaced
-Valve Adjustment
-Spark Plugs
-Tensioner replaced
-Water pump replaced
I kno there is more thats all I can think of right now
1st option: Buy 3rd gen TL
2nd option: Get my car worked on needs:
-Power steering pump
-Timing belt replaced
-Valve Adjustment
-Spark Plugs
-Tensioner replaced
-Water pump replaced
I kno there is more thats all I can think of right now
How many miles will the 3G have on it?
Suzuka Master
iTrader: (10)
if you getting rid of it as soon as I think you are, dont replace any of the 105k stuff.
$1200 michael? but I didnt even pay that much man
$1200 michael? but I didnt even pay that much man
Team Owner
iTrader: (15)
Well i saw a 3rd gen TL it had like 39k on it for an 05 but i forgot they have the tranny problems to now I heard so im lookin into getting a truck..
I have to get the 105k done even if I dont get rid of my car for a while kuz I drive to much u never kno I may keep it and just get something else so mite as well get it done now so I can have that piece of mind while I still have it in my possesion..
I have to get the 105k done even if I dont get rid of my car for a while kuz I drive to much u never kno I may keep it and just get something else so mite as well get it done now so I can have that piece of mind while I still have it in my possesion..
Suzuka Master
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you can push it a little. It was 8.5 years before I changed mine and you know that fstyms1 always said that time is a bigger factor then mileage
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