H8PVMT

I just bought a 2006 RL, really excited about this car. I'm scouring the internet for information and thought maybe someone here can help.

A couple things.
Fog lights, on my new to me car the fog light lens is cracked - best fix? After market fog lights or OEM and where to get them?

I didn't see an AUX input for the radio and I'm not sure my iPhone 7 is compatible with the car's bluetooth. Is there a cable or a way to use my phone for music?

Where do y'all shop for parts and modifications? I can't leave anything stock (much to my wife displeasure) so I'll be looking for ways to make it my own.

Looks like I can only find a K&N replacement filter and not an intake, anyone make an intake for the gen2 RL?

Anything else anyone wants to toss out I'm game for learning - I'm used to rebuilding my Jeep for rock crawling, not a luxury car

Thanks in advance, I appreciate it.

Scott

projektvertx

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Welcome Scott! The first two questions have been covered, I would take a browse thru the stickied 2G Garage thread on the 2G RL subforum landing page, that should give you some guidance for Bluetooth streaming and fixing the fog lights.

justnspace

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The stock intake is great! I wouldn't mess with it just for the sake of modding....

With your rock crawler, you had a purpose to mod. You'll need to find your purpose with a luxury car... Like for example, your aux problem.
i think you will have to add a piece of hardware to get an auxiliary cord in. That's how I did it in my 2006 TL

justnspace

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You can try heading to www.heeltoeauto.com and Shop Online | Excelerate Performance and browse for cool shit to add on or things you might need

justnspace

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What I find that helped me find a purpose was to figure out the short comings of the vehicle and build or add on to that...

For example, tint. In my location, the sun isn't a joke.
what else do you think you can improve on with the car?

H8PVMT

Tint for sure, I'm in Colorado so there is plenty of sun and black leather interior just gets hot.

Other than that I won't know for a while, I won't have the car for another week while some work gets done.

Thanks for the links, appreciate it.

schen72

If you don't have a garage to park in, you might consider "paint protection" for headlights which is basically a clear tint. It helps to prevent the yellowing/fading of the plastic.

H8PVMT

Thanks! I'll look into it. For now the Jeep has to live in the garage, with a soft top and hooligans running around I don't want it stolen.

H8PVMT

I noticed while we were checking out the car to buy that there was a "hook" missing in the truck on the side. I have no idea what to call it I tried to google cargo hook but nothing came back other than trunk parts. Anyone know what the blazes that part is called? It can't be much on eBay or Amazon but I can't even find what to call it...

08KBP_VA

Can you match it to anything on this pic?

projektvertx

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^It almost sounds like part #17 which is the hook like thing, that they are referencing. Part # for that is 84662-SJA-A01ZA

H8PVMT

Exactly what I was hoping to see! Thank you I ordered it.

Ish McCormick

Hey welcome ... I got mine last year .. its a beaut.. its a 06 white RL with 43k mils on it and a killer deal for 13k too.. but i digress heres a site to link up the blue tooth to your car so you can streem music ... theres no AUX out let so this is the best way ... i have it and it really works really good and there are many youtube channels that can show you how to install them.. there a little price and you have to give up 1 XM channel for it .. but its work it let know if you need any help im always willing to help oh im Ish btw
and this unit is pretty much what everyone has
oh and lets see some pic of you new car id love to see

OH yah and i just wanted to let you know that the RL also goes under other names in Japan its also called the honda KB1 and in the rest of the world beisdes here in america its called the honda Legend if your odds at finding replacement parts are still good but you never know.. but the ill admit i kinda like the Honda Legend in UK there front grill it looks more like the Acura TL... but i still like our grill each is there own lol enjoy

H8PVMT

Awesome feedback, thank you, I appreciate it!

Scott

Right now I'm using XM, the car still has a subscription tied to it so I'll use it while it's free

05TLMT

https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Adapter-Cooper-iPhone-CoolStream/dp/B017RWJ46O

H8PVMT

I bought some LED lights for the puddle lights and the front map lights. Awesome change for 12.99. I had to order a couple different bulbs for the back of the car.

H8PVMT

Today, drop in K&N. Doing some wheel and tire shopping as well. trying to find the right wheel for this car is difficult, not sure if its the style of the car, the color or what it is but damn I'm having a hard time.

drolds72

There is no Quadratec catalog for this car......

Ish McCormick

Oh and if you wanted to set your setting like lighting timing and door locks out the car in park then on the lower right were there up arrow and down and set rest hold the up arrow the one with the i in the dash you will see the promos a

H8PVMT

That would make things easier to find anything.

H8PVMT

purchased these in Gun Metal 18" - should be on the car with in a week.

H8PVMT

Can you explain this again?

projektvertx

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If you hold the up and down button on the right side of the wheel for 10 seconds, it will allow you to adjust the driver specific settings. This includes interior light timings. I think that's what he was trying to say?

Ish McCormick

Thanks​ sorry about That.. I have a bad case of dyslexia lol I can explain it to you in person but when it comes to writing it down and explaining always comes out wrong. Thank for telling him better lol

H8PVMT

No worries at all!

projektvertx

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No worries!

H8PVMT

Some badge removal today.

projektvertx

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Nice, I did the debadged look as well. I personally love it.

H8PVMT

Wheels on and she looks a whole lot better. Here are the specifics:

KMC 691 Matte finish Gun Metal Grey 18x8, wrapped in General Altimax 235/50/R18. I got lucky while having these put on, someone ordered black lug nuts and ended up backing out of the purchase. The guy who was helping me was really digging the wheels and thought the black lug nuts would look better so with no added cost he had them put 'em on. Its subtle but looks much nicer than chrome lug nuts IMO

projektvertx

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Car looks good! I went ahead and merged your two posts. You have a 15 minute edit window after posting for future reference