AcuraZine Dallas/Ft.Worth Crew
05-23-2012, 09:13 PM
#7603
05-25-2012, 09:51 AM
#7604
Burning Brakes
I ordered my half shafts for both sides yesterday, along with control arm knuckles (bushings) for both sides. Got 'em through Tim at www.oemacuraparts.com Should get them next week. Then I'll schedule to have them installed in the next couple weeks.
Been running now for ~6 months with a slight wobble under acceleration around 50-65mph, seems to be more on the pax side. Also have the 'click' sound coming out of my left side more now. after ~176k miles, lots of spirited driving as some of you know me, I think they held up nicely.
Been running now for ~6 months with a slight wobble under acceleration around 50-65mph, seems to be more on the pax side. Also have the 'click' sound coming out of my left side more now. after ~176k miles, lots of spirited driving as some of you know me, I think they held up nicely.
05-25-2012, 04:55 PM
#7605
Burning Brakes
the car feels tight again with the new half shafts and upper control arms replaced. I'll wait a few months to do the ball joints and 'compliance' bushings.
05-27-2012, 10:24 AM
#7607
Have some Parts for sale in the black market if anyone is interested.
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/3g-rear-parts-sale-855027/
Also, I have 3G taillights that I would like to get rid of. Prices are negotiable. Just trying to make some room.
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/3g-rear-parts-sale-855027/
Also, I have 3G taillights that I would like to get rid of. Prices are negotiable. Just trying to make some room.
Last edited by Hyperlight03; 05-27-2012 at 10:26 AM.
05-28-2012, 01:04 AM
#7612
05-28-2012, 03:58 PM
#7614
05-30-2012, 11:13 PM
#7617
Racer
maybe see about getting a switchblade?
05-31-2012, 10:36 AM
#7618
Everyday I'm rofling
I'm thinking of going to a Firestone to get their lifetime alignments. Does anyone have any experience with Firestone? Or can anyone suggest another place with lifetime alignments? I would preferably like some place within about 20 min of my apartment which is on 75 a few miles north of downtown.
05-31-2012, 11:52 AM
#7619
Ya, since its a lease I think I will have to get the switchblade style key. Thanks for the info tho!!
05-31-2012, 12:01 PM
#7620
I'm thinking of going to a Firestone to get their lifetime alignments. Does anyone have any experience with Firestone? Or can anyone suggest another place with lifetime alignments? I would preferably like some place within about 20 min of my apartment which is on 75 a few miles north of downtown.
05-31-2012, 04:38 PM
#7621
Everyday I'm rofling
Yeah, I just put my coilovers on. I guess I'll need to call around and ask these places about their experience with modded cars.
05-31-2012, 05:58 PM
#7622
Three Wheelin'
They arent bad...experience is one thing...finding an in ground lift is another. If your lowered i dont like the normal ones they have the above ground. Most of the newer stores have an in ground available.
06-01-2012, 12:35 AM
#7623
5th Gear
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Not sure about Firestone, but I have a 3 year alignment plan with NTB tire and it's been worth it. Just got the '12 TSX a few weeks ago, so I haven't had to use the alignment (and hopefully won't have to for a very long time!) but they give you the one-time option (free of charge) to transfer coverage to another vehicle, which comes in very handy considering my recent purchase of the TSX 
I paid $129.99 (may have bought it on special), and I recommend going to the shop sorta near the 75 & Caruth exit...ask for Jason--he specializes in alignments, has been there for over 20 years, is **patient**, and is one of the few techs who can actually get the steering wheel to be perfectly centered when the car is aligned.
hope this helps!
I paid $129.99 (may have bought it on special), and I recommend going to the shop sorta near the 75 & Caruth exit...ask for Jason--he specializes in alignments, has been there for over 20 years, is **patient**, and is one of the few techs who can actually get the steering wheel to be perfectly centered when the car is aligned.
hope this helps!
06-01-2012, 08:33 AM
#7624
Everyday I'm rofling
I saw that NTB on google but it had so many bad reviews that I thought it was a lost cause. I'll have to give them a call and see if they'll do my car since its lowered since that's such a convenient location for me.
06-01-2012, 12:53 PM
#7625
Safety Car
Guys, I am considering going to that Cup Cake Meet up there on July 21st. Anyone going from here? Now that I have a new TL, I plan to make the drive and see some old friends too. Maybe Ethan and others? If anyone knows where this meet is, got a recommendation of a hotel or a place to stay one night?
06-01-2012, 03:09 PM
#7627
Also Plan on being up at Twin Peaks in Plano tonight around 6:30 ~ 7 ish 
06-01-2012, 04:09 PM
#7628
06-01-2012, 04:56 PM
#7630
Guys, I am considering going to that Cup Cake Meet up there on July 21st. Anyone going from here? Now that I have a new TL, I plan to make the drive and see some old friends too. Maybe Ethan and others? If anyone knows where this meet is, got a recommendation of a hotel or a place to stay one night?
The meet is at 2915 Alouette Dr, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, which is the Lincoln Technical Institute. I'm not too familiar with that area though, so I don't know the best places to stay.
06-01-2012, 07:21 PM
#7631
The Track Terror
06-01-2012, 10:40 PM
#7633
Safety Car
Thanks for the info. I will try to map it and see what I can find and hopefully a place to crash.
06-02-2012, 12:34 AM
#7634
06-02-2012, 11:33 AM
#7635
Sorry I missed you out there
06-02-2012, 12:57 PM
#7637
Will do. I'll see if she can give you a little more VIP treatment in the show.
06-02-2012, 02:45 PM
#7638
Okay, this is one for the Believe it or Not files. My trunk won't stay closed.
The open/release mechanism is working fine. After removing the latch assembly I checked all the functions. They all work fine except the catch mechanism. It closes fine, but the slightest pressure will release it. So the result is that when you push the trunk lid down and hold it, I can feel it catch. But as I start to let up on pressure (to hold the trunk lid down) it will release before I completely let off.
Some there must be something within the catch mechanism that is "weak" or something, and it can't hold it in a closed position.
Note, this has nothing to do with the electronics or otherwise. I've tried all the function with it off and disconnected. I manually place it in the closed position, and then I insert a screw driver and start to apply pressure simulating a force to pull it down and pop, it doesn't take much force to cause it to release.
Since there's nothing I can see that can be replaced, I'm assuming a replacement of the latch assembly is the only option.
Yes, one of the weirdest problem I've encountered to date.
Ruf
The open/release mechanism is working fine. After removing the latch assembly I checked all the functions. They all work fine except the catch mechanism. It closes fine, but the slightest pressure will release it. So the result is that when you push the trunk lid down and hold it, I can feel it catch. But as I start to let up on pressure (to hold the trunk lid down) it will release before I completely let off.
Some there must be something within the catch mechanism that is "weak" or something, and it can't hold it in a closed position.
Note, this has nothing to do with the electronics or otherwise. I've tried all the function with it off and disconnected. I manually place it in the closed position, and then I insert a screw driver and start to apply pressure simulating a force to pull it down and pop, it doesn't take much force to cause it to release.
Since there's nothing I can see that can be replaced, I'm assuming a replacement of the latch assembly is the only option.
Yes, one of the weirdest problem I've encountered to date.
Ruf
ugh 
06-04-2012, 03:10 PM
#7640
I have no idea how you guys got your key cut so easy. I'm running into dead end after dead end. You had a 2004-2006 Acura TL with the regular key? And got it cut to a 2007 Switchblade key? Did you order just a stock switchblade key or a pre-milled one?? Thanks in advance