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Name or Screen Name: Aaphree
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/NJ
Last 5 digit of Vin: XXXXX
Color Ext/Int: Deep Green Pearl/Ebony
Month/Yr of purchase: June/2015
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $6500
Model Yr of TL: 2004
Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Navi
Additional mods installed: (list modification made and cost of this mod)
Mod and cost Rebuilt Motor @100k CP Carillo Forged Pistons K&N CAI P2R Throttle Body Spacer XLR8 Motor Mounts/Torque Dampener UR Lightweight Underdrive Pulley RV6 V3 HFPC ATLP J-Pipe (stock 3rd cat) ATLP base non-res catback Tein Street Basis Coilovers Upgraded Sway Bars Carbon Fiber Hood (and stock hood) Comptech Short-Throw Shifter Stoptech Slotted rotors Aspec lip kit, trunk lip spoiler Type S Wheels Clear turn signal diffusers with Switchbacks Skunk2 Shift Knob ClutchMasters 2.5 clutch and lightweight flywheel (no longer in car) Muteki Lug Nuts Aluminum Pedal Covers
Total cost $0 Bought it like that
Since purchasing, VLED switchbacks, door step lights, glove and center cubby lights, reverse lights Diode Dynamics license plate lights, interior lights Replaced shoddy 8000k HIDs with Philips 4300k HIDs Depo blacked out front sidemarkers NRG carbon fiber shift knob Installed stock clutch and flywheel Painted front calipers and strut bar WeatherTech floor mats Rally Armor Universal Mud Flaps OEM Honda window visors
I swear I will do more than just tiny things when I have the funds haha.
Not really mods, but replacing things Replaced driver's tail light with genuine OEM Replaced LED boards (tail lights) with OEM New tie rod, lower balljoint Front LP Relocation (OEM mount was scratching the bumper)
Name or Screen Name: 3rdGen
Country/State/City of purchase: Memphis, TN
Last 5 digit of Vin: 19537
Color Ext/Int: Black
Month/Yr of purchase: August 2014
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): 8,750 before 9,300 after tax
Model Yr of TL: 2007 Base
Transmission: AT
Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Navi
Name or Screen Name: hieroglyphikz
Country/State/City of purchase: Cerritos, Ca.
Last 5 digit of Vin: xxxxx
Color Ext/Int: Black/Black
Month/Yr of purchase: January, 2016
Price paid before tax/license: $12,800
Model Yr of TL: 2007 Base
Transmission: AT
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi
Quick TL story:
2011- Purchased 2007 ASM w/navi (wanted NBP but no luck finding one after 4 months of looking) 2012- Girlfriend got into accident, totaled BMW. 2013- Girlfriend purchased 2007 TL NBP. Found one real easy. (I was a tiny bit jealous) 2015- Baby boy was born in 2014, purchased 2010 NBP MDX. 2016- Found 2007 TL NBP with navi at a good price with 54k miles at a Lexus dealer. Here she is....
Current mods. Red stripes taillamps, Smoked side markers (both not pictured yet)
Last edited by hieroglyphikz; 02-09-2016 at 09:04 PM.
Reason: forgot picture
Re-Newbie, second 3rd Gen TL. Glad to be back in the seat.
Name or Screen Name: CyberTitan
Country/State/City of purchase: US/Arkansas/Springdale
Last 5 digit of Vin: 06XXX
Color Ext/Int: CBP/Ebony Silver
Month/Yr of purchase: 1/16
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $13K
Model Yr of TL: 2007 TL - Type S
Transmission: Slushbox
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi
Looks like the TL is going to be a down payment to all the accessories I want.
Name or Screen Name: AlbinLee
Country/State/City of purchase: Seattle, Washington, USA
Last 5 digit of Vin: 11XXX
Color Ext/Int: Polished Metal Metallic Ext./Taupe Int.
Month/Yr of purchase: 01/2016
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $15,000
Model Yr of TL: 2008
Transmission: 5-speed Automatic
Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Navi
Personal Mods: None yet, although I am considering an OEM (Type-S) lip spoiler. Previous owner had an aftermarket amplifier in the trunk, but left all wiring intact (basically had the factory amp and sub reconnected and took his amp with him). Might take advantage of the wiring and upgrade amp later on.
Factory Mods: Front and rear mud guards, wheel locks, OEM TL rubber mats front and rear, and OEM TL rubber trunk mat.
Additional: For those who may be in the market, it may be worth noting that $15K is higher than KBB recommended for an Acura dealership "certified used vehicle". This particular example was bought with 39,163 miles on the dash, no accidents, and complete service record. Also condition is immaculate (even by my excruciating standards).
Name or Screen Name: Batheesha
Country/State/City of purchase: Virginia
Last 5 digit of Vin: 68XXX
Color Ext/Int: Deep Green Pearl / Camel
Month/Yr of purchase: June 2015
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): 13,000
Model Yr of TL: 2004
Transmission: 5AT
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi
Additional mods installed: All Weather Floor Mats
Tow hook license plate
Visors
Carbon fiber wrapped front grill
Name or Screen Name: Henessey1993
Country/State/City of purchase: Elmhurst, IL
Last 5 digit of Vin: 12620
Color Ext/Int: Satin Silver Metallic / Moon Grey & Black
Month/Yr of purchase: December 2015
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $4,000
Model Yr of TL: 2004
Transmission: 6MT
Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Navi
Additional Mods Installed: TL All Weather Floor Mats Window Visors
Planned: Cold Air Intake Custom Exhaust A-Spec Lips & Side Skirts
Name or Screen Name: TheCreator1118
Country/State/City of purchase: El Cerrito, California, USA
Last 5 digit of Vin: XXXXX
Color Ext/Int: Ablaster Silver Metallic (ASM)/ Ebony
Month/Yr of purchase: December 2014
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $4000
Model Yr of TL: 2007
Transmission: AT
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi
* I originally wanted a 6MT, but I found this particular TL-S for an unbelievable price and couldn't pass it up!
Additional mods installed: (list modification made and cost of this mod)
Mod and cost None (yet!)
Name or Screen Name: beanertypes
Country/State/City of purchase: Texas, Austin
Last 5 digit of Vin: 10555
Color Ext/Int: Bronze / Taupe
Month/Yr of purchase: Jan 2016
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods):11k
Model Yr of TL: 2007
Transmission: Manual
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi
Name or Screen Name: Joshua Russell aka TakaraJ32A/MoparSRT
Country/State/City of purchase: Wexford, Pennsylvania
Last 5 digit of Vin: Example
Color Ext/Int: RBP on Grey
Month/Yr of purchase: May 14th, 2014
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $14,100
Model Yr of TL: 2006
Transmission: Auto
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi
Additional mods installed: (list modification made and cost of this mod)
CAI Spectre Piping and Filter
OBX Cat-back Single exit dual exhaust
Honda Inspire Fog Light Mod
[QUOTE=dw6484;15667678]Name or Screen Name: skilzz
Country/State/City of purchase: San Antonio TX
Last 5 digit of Vin: ?????
Color Ext/Int: WDP/ebony
Month/Yr of purchase: 02/16
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $6995
Model Yr of TL: 2007
Transmission: Manual
Name or Screen Name: BrianSD_42
Country/State/City of purchase: Irvine, CA
Last 5 digit of Vin: ?????
Color Ext/Int: Polished Metal Metallic
Month/Yr of purchase: 09/15
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $15K
Model Yr of TL: 2008 Base
Miles: 53K, 1 owner
Transmission: Automatic
Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Nav
Name or Screen Name: [ b ]Poff[ / b ]
Country/State/City of purchase: [ b ]Newport News Virginia[ / b ]
Color Ext/Int: [ b ]Black/Black[ / b ]
Month/Yr of purchase: [ b ]December 2015[ / b ]
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): [ b ]14k[ / b ]
Model Yr of TL: [ b ]2008[ / b ]
Transmission: [ b ]AT[ / b ]
Navi/Non-Navi: [ b ]Navi[ / b ]
New Guy Here... Not New to the Honda/Acura scene though
Name or Screen Name: Alan Senior or Alan(sp33d1n)06TL
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/PA/Carlisle
Last 5 digit of Vin: 56882
Color Ext/Int: Anthracite Gray Met/Black Leather
Month/Yr of purchase: Feb 2016
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): 10K
Model Yr of TL: 2006
Transmission: Automatic
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi
Additional mods installed: (list modification made and cost of this mod)
Mod and cost 20% window tint all around/ $200 Skunk2 License Plate Frame/ off of my old DB7 Integra 3000k 9006 in headlamp foglamp bulbs/ $15 blue Spoon Sports reservoir socks/covers/ off of my old DB7 Integra WeatherTech Ventshades/ $114 Depo Tinted TL-S taillamps w/ clear stripes for the LED brake light/ $100 Depo smoked rear 1/4 marker lights/ $60 blue Spoon Sports oil filler cap/ off of my old DB7 Integra white interior LED bulb kit/ $12 white LED reverse bulbs/ $8 "Acura" 3rd brake light overlay/ $13 Motortrend Flextough floormats/ $30
Name or Screen Name: bigmutt
Country/State/City of purchase: Mexico, Mexico
Last 5 digit of Vin: ?????
Color Ext/Int: Black/Tan
Month/Yr of purchase: 02/16
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $6K
Model Yr of TL: 2008 Base
Miles: 24K km, 1 owner
Transmission: Automatic
Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Nav
Name or Screen Name: Lord_Angster
Country/State/City of purchase: MN
Last 5 digit of Vin: 31931
Color Ext/Int: Anthracite Metallic/Tan
Month/Yr of purchase: 03/16
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods):
Model Yr of TL: 2007 Base
Miles: 112K km, 3rd owner
Transmission: 6 speed manual
Navi/Non-Navi: Nav
Just got it two weeks ago, so I'm pretty new here. Ordered koni shocks and eibach springs, putting them on this weekend and replaceing the rotors and pads.
Name or Screen Name: Lord_Angster
Country/State/City of purchase: MN
Last 5 digit of Vin: 31931
Color Ext/Int: Anthracite Metallic/Tan
Month/Yr of purchase: 03/16
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods):
Model Yr of TL: 2007 Base
Miles: 112K km, 3rd owner
Transmission: 6 speed manual
Navi/Non-Navi: Nav
Just got it two weeks ago, so I'm pretty new here. Ordered koni shocks and eibach springs, putting them on this weekend and replaceing the rotors and pads.
Welcome, Lord_Angster! So are you lowering with the shocks/springs? Are you doing slotted and/or cross-drilled rotors, or just OEM?
You should check out the Facebook page Acura TL Generation 3, there are a lot of people posting stuff and asking questions on there. Good luck with your new car!
Welcome, Lord_Angster! So are you lowering with the shocks/springs? Are you doing slotted and/or cross-drilled rotors, or just OEM?
You should check out the Facebook page Acura TL Generation 3, there are a lot of people posting stuff and asking questions on there. Good luck with your new car!
Yes it will be lowered, I ordered the prokit. So, it should be lowered about 1". I ordered stoptech street pads and centric blanks. Im a bit worried about those brembo caliper bolts!!!
Yes it will be lowered, I ordered the prokit. So, it should be lowered about 1". I ordered stoptech street pads and centric blanks. Im a bit worried about those brembo caliper bolts!!!
Worried how? I've changed my front rotors and pads and even replaced my brembo calipers with no issues.
This is my first post so keep it easy on me I'm still new
Name: JT
Location: Bay Area
Model/year: 2007 Acura TL Type S 6MT
Color: Nighthawk Black Pearl
Miles: 70,000
Transmission: 6 speed manual
Navi/non-Navi: Navi
I had the car for almost 3 years and own alot of different Honda and Acura, I finally decided to join the group. Everytime I have issues or problem with my TL I Google and Acurazine always helps me. I love my TL and know this forum is the best for all my questions and answers. And to all the people in acurazine..if it wasn't for you guys alot of acura tl owner struggles so Thank you guys!
This is my first post so keep it easy on me I'm still new
Name: JT
Location: Bay Area
Model/year: 2007 Acura TL Type S 6MT
Color: Nighthawk Black Pearl
Miles: 70,000
Transmission: 6 speed manual
Navi/non-Navi: Navi
I had the car for almost 3 years and own alot of different Honda and Acura, I finally decided to join the group. Everytime I have issues or problem with my TL I Google and Acurazine always helps me. I love my TL and know this forum is the best for all my questions and answers. And to all the people in acurazine..if it wasn't for you guys alot of acura tl owner struggles so Thank you guys!
Welcome, JT! Glad you joined us. I definitely have had lots of questions answered through this forum myself. I've had my TL for just over 3 years myself.
Im probably just overthinking it lol. Seems like alot of them getting stripped threads.
I hadn't heard about that ... that would suck. But I'm sure as long as you're careful removing them and don't over torque them when you put it all back together you'll be fine.
Name or Screen Name: Rob Daddy
Country/State/City of purchase: USA/Georgia/ATL
Last 5 digit of Vin: XXXXX
Color Ext/Int: Alabaster Silver Metallic
Month/Yr of purchase: 03/2016
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $13500
Model Yr of TL: 2007 TL Type S
Transmission: Auto
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi
Have only done a few mods. Tinted windows, radar detector, yellow fog lights
Name or Screen Name: Cardy420
Country/State/City of purchase: Canada/Ontario/Hamilton
Millage: 244XXX
Color Ext/Int: Anthracite Metallic
Month/Yr of purchase: 07/2015
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $6700CDN RUPIES
Model Yr of TL: 2004 TL Type S
Transmission: 5AT
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi
Mods N' shit.
-20 % tint - windshield soon
Coming up in 3 - 4 weeks
-XXR 553 Chromium Black - 18x8.75 +22 Squarred - 235/40R18 Hankooks. ($1887 - with $80 rebate on the tires)
-Coilovers - Not sure yet on what to get. BC's or NEOs... Adjustable... mild drop.. ($1400ish as they're both over $1300)
-Front Lip ($250)
-Trunk Lip ($100)
-OEM Window Guards ($250)
Name or Screen Name: Cardy420
Country/State/City of purchase: Canada/Ontario/Hamilton
Millage: 244XXX
Color Ext/Int: Anthracite Metallic
Month/Yr of purchase: 07/2015
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $6700CDN RUPIES
Model Yr of TL: 2004 TL Type S
Transmission: 5AT
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi
Making a thread about my build to come.
Outta Kitchener Ontario.
DONE!
Hey !! I'm outta Kitchener myself! (REALLY outta there, since now I'm living in Mexico City). I just bought a TL here, and joined this forum. So far I love my Acura, although not crazy about the black color (ooops: colour) since it looks like sh*t when it's even a little bit dirty. My first black car, after 30 or 40 other colors.
okay, just thought i'd shout out to a fellow Kitchenerarian. I miss the Oktoberfest, although they have one here in MexCity too, believe-it-or-not.
Hey !! I'm outta Kitchener myself! (REALLY outta there, since now I'm living in Mexico City). I just bought a TL here, and joined this forum. So far I love my Acura, although not crazy about the black color (ooops: colour) since it looks like sh*t when it's even a little bit dirty. My first black car, after 30 or 40 other colors.
okay, just thought i'd shout out to a fellow Kitchenerarian. I miss the Oktoberfest, although they have one here in MexCity too, believe-it-or-not.
ahahah, I live in Kitchener and work in Guelph man. I love it here to be honest. I grew up in the boonies out near lake huron so this is a happy medium for me. I love oktoberfest myself! ahahahaha very small world!
Name or Screen Name: golffanatik
Country/State/City of purchase: Utah
Last 5 digit of Vin: 16xxx
Color Ext/Int: Carbon Gray Pearl/Taupe
Month/Yr of purchase: March/2016
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $6800
Model Yr of TL: 2007 TL / Technology Pkg
Transmission: Auto
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi
Miles: 170k
Name or Screen Name: dB
Country/State/City of purchase: Virginia
Last 5 digit of Vin: 219xx
Color Ext/Int: NBP - Ebony
Month/Yr of purchase: 9/2015
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $5k
Model Yr of TL: 2004 with 158k miles
Transmission: 6 speed manual
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi
Additional mods installed: replacement motor w/115k miles $2660
dealer installed: A-spec lip kit only w/ spoiler
aftermarket: AEM intake - installed by previous owner
Name or Screen Name: Jason / jrtcbmw
Country/State/City of purchase: PA
Last 5 digit of Vin: 63342
Color Ext/Int: Black/Black
Month/Yr of purchase: 04/07/2016
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $6700
Model Yr of TL: 2006 wtih 150000miles
Transmission: 6 speed manual
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi
Just put the deposit down on it today. Will be picking up and signing everything over on 04/07
I figured I would reintroduce myself. It has been a few years since i have been on this site. I have been slightly neglecting the TL. This is the year that the TL gets back to its former glory. Just passed 102000 miles.
Name or Screen Name: Robert
Country/State/City of purchase: Hollywood Florida
Color Ext/Int: WDP/Tan
Month/Yr of purchase: December 2006
Model Yr of TL: 2004
Transmission: 5AT
Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Navi
Additional mods: 07/08 front bumper with custom stock/projector foglights with HID bulbs
Cleared out headlights
Side marker light mod to white LEDS
07/08 side mirrors with turn signal mod to white LEDS
5% tint all around including sunroof, 12" sunstrip on windshield
Drivers door keyhole cover
Twin SS suspension with electronic dampening
Type S taillights
AEM cold air intake
Thottle body coolant bypassed
Throttle body spacer
Heat isolation intake manifold gasket
Free flowing exhaust (no cats)
Independent upper fog light mod, with 3000 Lm led bulbs
HID reverse bulbs with tailgaters switch
Hard wired radar and exernal gps
Upper shift gate replaced with shift boot
Interior lighting replacement with white LEDS
Instrument cluster LEDS replaced with white LEDs, no more blue
Window roll up module (kp technologies)
JL audio stereo controlled from stock head unit , fiberglassed trunk, 2 10W3s, component and coax speakers. 300/4 and 500/1 amps
AXE design Ex12 white on black 20x9, 38 offset wheels
Flaken 225/35/20 tires
Front and rear camber/toe adjustable upgraded sway bars
Name or Screen Name: ctucker
Country/State/City of purchase: Enterprise, Al
Color Ext/Int: white/black and grey
Month/Yr of purchase: January 2016
Model Yr of TL: 2004
Transmission: 5AT
Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Navi
So I've always owned domestic vehicles (68 mustang, 87 grand national and 03 Pontiac GTP). I'm now enjoying this 04 TL.
Anyway, it's not a new car anymore and I have a few issues I want to address. Hoping to get some advise. Thanks for the help in advance.
Name or Screen Name: Udry215
Country/State/City of purchase: Philadelphia, PA
Color Ext/Int: Black/Black
Month/Yr of purchase: September 2015
Model Yr of TL: 2006 with 125,000 miles
Transmission: 6 speed manual
Navi/Non-Navi: navigation
Mods: cold air intake, new exhaust which were both installed by a previous owner.
Hello everyone, I am new to this site and learning how everything works. I purchased my 06 TL back in September with 110,000 miles and everything was running smoothly until recently. Any help or tips with using acurazine and diagnosing problems with my car would be greatly appreciated.
Name or Screen Name: Nivram.E
Country/State/City of purchase: canada/alberta/edmonton
Last 5 digit of Vin: 04XXX
Color Ext/Int: grey/black
Month/Yr of purchase: sept/2016
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): 8k
Model Yr of TL: base/2006
Transmission: 5T
Navi/Non-Navi: non-navi
Name or Screen Name: mjleja
Country/State/City of purchase: Toronto, Canada
Color Ext/Int: Black exterior, tan interior
Month/Yr of purchase: March 29
Price paid before tax/lic (including factory installed mods): $6600 Canadian
Model Yr of TL: 2004 Base TL
Transmission: 5AT
Navi/Non-Navi: Non-Nav
Hey guys, thought id check in since I have finally purchased my TL after a month of searching. Its being delivered tomorrow and I cant wait. Its got 179000km or 111k miles. All maintenance is up to date and is a super solid car. Cant wait to delve into her. Im calling her Babs.
PS: sorry for the huge photos, not sure how to resize images.
Name or Screen Name: tlbase04
Country/State/City of purchase: Prescott, AZ USA
Last 5 digit of Vin: XXXXX
Color Ext/Int: Black/Grey
Month/Yr of purchase: 02/2016
Price paid before tax/lic: $1000
Model Yr of TL: 04
Transmission: 5AT
Navi/Non-Navi: Navi
Additional mods installed: Short ram intake open cone filter; Type-S Tails: $230
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