GuLuMoNeY

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to say hello. I just bought my first Acura. I picked up a 2005 Acura RL Sh - Awd with the technology package. its silver with the black leather interior. Any help with some simple mods please let me know. springs, intake, other bolt ons. thanks in advance and nice meeting you all!

will post pics soon.

Gulu

oo7spy

BuLtL00

welcome...you made the right choice!

Shotgun

There is no such thing as a 2005 RL SH-AWD with technology package! 2005 RL models came fully loaded...

GuLuMoNeY

Thanks! New to Acura! still learning.

GuLuMoNeY

Thanks! i've always loved these ever since they first came out. Never thought i would buy one though. I was supposed to be in a Cts-v right now but deal fell through and I saw this for sale and jumped on it. I'm definitely happy with the car. Its not as powerful for what i'm used to but still a great car.

tla11384

congrats on the buy! what u get it for?

HEAVY_RL

iTrader: (1)

hi

oo7spy

QFT.

The RL is a great car, but the most common lament is lack of power (low-end torque most notably). Do you have any sort of warranty or guarantee on the car? The RL has a boat load (it's kinda like a boat) of first-in-class features that weren't as stout as they could have been in the 2005 MY. If you have a warranty of any sort, I suggest researching the issues and getting them fixed sooner than later. If you don't have a warranty, well... just keep driving.

The best way to search is using the advanced search option under the search tab under the thread title bar. There is also a "search this forum" option on each forum's main page. These features will keep out the riff-raff of all the other forums and let you focus on the RL specifically.

If you are thirsting for that extra power, see if you can replicate the 5500+ RPM tachometer pause in 3rd gear manual mode. Playing with that should definitely put a smile on your face.

HEAVY_RL

iTrader: (1)

mmmmm, CTS-V

GuLuMoNeY

Thanks for the info, no i dont have a warranty. I'm actually kind of pissed right now. The day after i bought it from a small dealership i got a check engine light. couple of misfires. p0301 p0303. it drives smooth and doesn't seem to have a rough idle and the left headlight started flickering while i was driving and would turn off. sometimes it does sometimes it doesn't. i'm just hoping thats a loose connection. So i'm not sure what it is just yet haven't had time to check it out. i'm going back to the dealer today to see if i can have them check it out.

That last paragraph about the 3rd gear 5500+ rpm, not sure what you mean. haha. if your saying get out there and hit the vtec then yeah i'm sure i will, can't wait for an intake to enjoy the vtec sound, last time i had vtec was in my 2000 civic si as my daily driver. was a fun little car.

GuLuMoNeY

I used to have an 04 cts-v. i miss it. tried to get another one last weekend but wasn't able too. =( oh well i'll get one later, or just save up for the newer style cts-v. =D

HEAVY_RL

iTrader: (1)

Yeah a second gen V car is on my short list.

Thats the risk you take with a small dealership, I took the same risk and you usually end up with a trade off of the warranty/security for a lower price point.

In your case it may not work out very well.

Unfortunately the head light flicker isnt a connection issue, but luckily the issue is already documented here.

GuLuMoNeY

Thanks heavy, yea 2nd gen V is a great choice! i have to buy a house first. lol then i can buy my car. yea my a** got done right by the small dealership. i'm just praying when i go by there today they will help me out with all this. i'm gonna try and work em. yea i was doing the reading for the headlight and saw what my options are. if the dealership doesnt help then i'll just go to acura and have them test the headlights to check if its the bulb or the control unit. fml! lol

oo7spy

Don't underestimate the issues caused by an old battery in the RL. There is a slew of possible errors and mishaps that can be caused by a battery as little as 2 years old. Battery testers don't load it as hard as the RL does, so those are worthless in diagnosing. The only true test is to use a new battery and see if the problems go away.

HEAVY_RL

iTrader: (1)

thats all truth on the battery causing issues... good luck.

GuLuMoNeY

Thanks, that seems kind of an expensive test to just buy a new battery hoping it fixes the problem. i noticed it does start kind of weak though. maybe it does need a higher crank amps battery. should i get an optima?

Chas2

Absolutely, weak battery can be no issue if you start and drive it once a day, but leave it over the weekend and wow, strange things start happening!

I even noticed this in our minivan. I had not changed the battery in about 6 years, and the driver side power door would always jam, and finally not work at all. After I changed the battery in anticipation of the winter, all of a sudden, the door works as if new! I am convinced the new battery "fixed" it.

HEAVY_RL

iTrader: (1)

haha... Optima is a lucky company for people to still think they are so great.
They are no better than any other battery, they just cost more... focus on CCA's and the warranty.

GuLuMoNeY

haha. guess i wont get an optima just a better battery. i talked to the dealership and they said bring it by and they will check out the codes. thats a start atleast. hopefully it all works out.