TL owners

[afrotl]

just out of curiosity how many people on here own or drive Acura TL's?:confused:

[lastprodigy]

prolly the guy named AcuraTl but its probably his parents, there are a few though im sure

[afrotl]

lol guy trying to pose with his parents ride...lol Yeah I know of one so far besides my self ...I think his screen name is 2000tl....there do not seem to be that many on the forum I see lots of them around but most are driven by older folk.

[lastprodigy]

theres a realtor in my commu nity who drives a black 99 with tinit and eibach lowering, looks pretty sweet just with that

[afrotl]

Yeah it seems like with the TL's a few mods makes it look classy and tight no need to over do it atl all cos it is like buying a mercedes and putting too much mods then it looks tacky...I am definately going to put some nice 18 chromes on mine soon....

[lastprodigy]

go with a light tint al the way aorund or dark all the way dont contrast , doesnt look good imo

[afrotl]

yeah but if I go dark I have to worry about the CPS...

[Weapon_R]

There is a member on here grideTLS that by far has the most beautiful TL-S i've seen.

[afrotl]

really I have to see a pic of this car. Do you know if he has posted it here?

[Weapon_R]

I've seen pics, but I am not sure where they are. I'm sure there are MANY who will throw a pic or two of it, and you can usually find it at the local car shows.

[afrotl]

is it white?

[lam-boy]

yeah it is, has like 19" rims with dish i think, the car is hot shit.

[lastprodigy]

that car is hotness....its the one with the inspire emblem on the back right?

[Rowdy]

I own a 2002 Type S, which is for sale right now. I want to get a new TL. Love the look of the 05 picturing it with some 19's and tint, So someone buy my 02. :thumbsup:

[afrotl]

Originally posted by lam-boy
yeah it is, has like 19" rims with dish i think, the car is hot shit.
yewah i think I saw it once whenIi was on Memorial that is when I had my Integra. Funny thing is that is why I wanted a TL and I bought one......lol

[afrotl]

Originally posted by Rowdy
I own a 2002 Type S, which is for sale right now. I want to get a new TL. Love the look of the 05 picturing it with some 19's and tint, So someone buy my 02. :thumbsup:
Sorry man if you would have posted it earlier I would have bought it off you but I just picked up a 99 TL-P less than a month ago....Do you have pics of it and do you have anything on your car you will want to sell before you get rid of the car?

[KoukiS14]

Originally posted by Weapon_R
There is a member on here grideTLS that by far has the most beautiful TL-S i've seen.

:werd:



Originally posted by afrotl
is it white?

Yes


Originally posted by lam-boy
yeah it is, has like 19" rims with dish i think, the car is hot shit.

:werd:


Originally posted by lastprodigy
that car is hotness....its the one with the inspire emblem on the back right?

No

Here is the car. Gridetls doesnt post much so i'll throw a pic up for him.

http://img20.echo.cx/img20/2521/tls3jr.jpg

[afrotl]

pic did not work

[afrotl]

nope hold up it did work....:D

[Weapon_R]

Pic works great, thats the one. There's so much more to it though, any more pics/

[afrotl]

that is one sweet ride....:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[afrotl]

I pmd gridtls and might meet him in person to check out ride ride

[lude_grl]

i drove a new tl...ah being dd rocked for me that day :)

[afrotl]

Originally posted by lude_grl
i drove a new tl...ah being dd rocked for me that day :)
lol yeah I feel yah they are sweet rides, Iafter I test drove my new TL I told myself there is no way I was going to pass on it.

[KoukiS14]

Originally posted by afrotl
I pmd gridtls and might meet him in person to check out ride ride

Good luck, hes super busy, i can tell him you pm'd him tho.

[afrotl]

actually he pmd me back and told me where he was going to be so I will try and make sometime this weekend and link up with him

[KoukiS14]

Sweeet :D

[carzcraz]

Does a CL-S count? If so, I have an 01.

The only mod on it is an oem spoiler and Axis Mod Se7en rims.

[afrotl]

yes it does...lol any pics?

[Seanith]

My Dad has a 2005.

[carzcraz]

Originally posted by afrotl
yes it does...lol any pics?

Sorry. I keep meaning to put pictures up of my car. I'll get to it...eventually lol.

You can't really miss it though...it's probably the only orangy color CL in Calgary with Mod Se7en's on them and an asian girl driving it lol.

[afrotl]

yeah please do I want to see this......now i am curious

[afrotl]

Originally posted by Seanith
My Dad has a 2005.
oh that is such sweet ride the 05 has so much luxury options

[lilboykorea]

we have a 02 in the household, my dads but we trade sometimes depending on our needs
i think ours is the only one with clear headlights in the city:dunno:
good cars my buddy just bought one,
i wonder how the 02s race against the newest ones

[afrotl]

how did he get the light clear? did he buy it like that...yeah the new ones I think have more horse power.

[jdmakkord]

Notice the Spoon calipers? :drool:

[afrotl]

lol that is a lot of drool

[lilboykorea]

i put the headlights in the oven, ripped them open removed the reflector, did it like 3 years ago, i had allota patience and time back then haha

[lilboykorea]

here (http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid36/pd2677f1ff209c20693dcac6aa5644b3c/fd2614df.jpg.orig.jpg)

[lilboykorea]

.ripped (http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid36/p007034eb15007976c702921625572562/fd26157e.jpg.orig.jpg)

[afrotl]

yeah I heard about that but I am scared I might not be able to reseal it properly then I am going to have leaks all over...do you know anyone that has a shop that does it?

[lilboykorea]

i doubt any shop will do it, its bitch work totally
do it at home, than when putting it back together use ur fingers and make sure its air tight with silicone

[afrotl]

cannot open it
gives me an error message saying ...sorry you are trying to open an image from outside the imagestation.com

[afrotl]

Originally posted by lilboykorea
i doubt any shop will do it, its bitch work totally
do it at home, than when putting it back together use ur fingers and make sure its air tight with silicone
cool that will be my next project...thanks

[lilboykorea]

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[lilboykorea]

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[afrotl]

thanks i see it now it looks nice......do you have the car debadged...I am thinking of removing the 3.2 and all the symbols from the back

[lilboykorea]

i havent toyed around with the tl is years, had it lowered one summer, no ours is not debadged, why dont u put inspire on there? looks good i think

[afrotl]

yeah i might do that...stilll p[laying around with different mod ideas I will be meeting GRDtl this weekend so I might see how he debadged his TL.

[lilboykorea]

i havent seen grides in a LONGGGGGG time

[lastprodigy]

yeah leave the A take off everything else.....throw inspire on there too.....

[JCX]

My brother used to have a 2003 TL. The transmission blew on it. :rofl:

[lilboykorea]

lol did the dealer replace it?

[Seanith]

Do the TL badges fit in holes or is it safe to just remove them?

[lilboykorea]

they have holes, just for the A tho, rest is sticky icky

[JCX]

Originally posted by lilboykorea
lol did the dealer replace it?

Yeah, it was warrantied. Big job though.

[lilboykorea]

did he keep it or sell it?

[afrotl]

yeah the 2001 and up...all had tranny issues that is why I got a 1999. they had lot of recalls for the tranny

[lilboykorea]

but 99 is 4 spd vs 5

[afrotl]

yeah it is but with no tranny issues..........I do not mind the 4 speed though

[HRD2PLZ]

I have a black '99 TL. Lowered on eibach pro, tint all around, de-badged '3.2 TL' from trunk, black chrome emblems and oem spoiler.

Silverhill told me the '99 has the extended warranty on the transmission too. I got in an argument with them over the performance (or, lack thereof) of my tranmission.

The '3.2 TL' from the trunk is just on there with double sided tape. The ony badge on the car with holes in it is the 'A' badge.

[afrotl]

Originally posted by HRD2PLZ
I have a black '99 TL. Lowered on eibach pro, tint all around, de-badged '3.2 TL' from trunk, black chrome emblems and oem spoiler.

Silverhill told me the '99 has the extended warranty on the transmission too. I got in an argument with them over the performance (or, lack thereof) of my tranmission.

The '3.2 TL' from the trunk is just on there with double sided tape. The ony badge on the car with holes in it is the 'A' badge.

Cool another 99 TL owner in Calgary, any pics? Yeah I am thinking of doing the same just still deciding on what to do I will for sure take off the 3.2 tl off the trunk....I heard they do have it also have you really had any tranny issues at all? what was happening with the performance? did they fix it? I will be stopping by NW Acura this weekend I will talk to them and see what they have to say...

[HRD2PLZ]

Originally posted by afrotl


Cool another 99 TL owner in Calgary, any pics? Yeah I am thinking of doing the same just still deciding on what to do I will for sure take off the 3.2 tl off the trunk....I heard they do have it also have you really had any tranny issues at all? what was happening with the performance? did they fix it? I will be stopping by NW Acura this weekend I will talk to them and see what they have to say...

Nope, Silverhill told me its the same type of tranmission used in BMW's, Toyota's etc... and I told him I have driven many BMW and Toyotas, and if in fact the tranmissions are the same, then the technology and quality of BMW and Toyota must be far superior to that of Acura. The transmission is really jerky and unrefined. Almost a shame, this is my second Acura (I had an EL), my dad has an MDX and after these 3 I seriously doubt we will be buying another Honda/Acura product.

I have pics somewhere... in the for sale thread actually! :tongue:

[afrotl]

I have a feeling the trannies cannot handle the power the engine is generating....did you have any problems with the other 2 acura's?

[HRD2PLZ]

Originally posted by afrotl
I have a feeling the trannies cannot handle the power the engine is generating....did you have any problems with the other 2 acura's?

My EL was good but it was a 5-speed manual. I had some quality issues with it (rattles, paint, etc) and the MDX has had some minor tranmission, brake, suspension and some interior/exterior quality issues. Before the TL, I had a 5-speed manual 99 Accord EX and it was a great car, I didn't have any mechanical issues with it at all!

[afrotl]

Yeah i had an Accord too EXI for a while then I bought a 94 Integra 5 speed no issues with the integra but had tranny issues with the accord.....just sold the accord a while ago and I got the TL.....so far so good hope i do not run into any major issues....just starting to mod it...

[2000TL]

hey sweet! theres a lot of tl'ers! I think its time for a meet :thumbsup: . I think ive seen the cl-s with the axis wheels, and same with grideTLS. the rides look awesome!!
Ive also seen HRD2PLZ TL up in the NW, looks pimp.:D

[afrotl]

was up 2000tl how are things?...yeah I think it is about time for a meet...when this rain goes away.....

[afrotl]

By the way has any TL owners rolled their fenders?
I cannot find rims with a 45 offset so I have to go with a 42 offset and to prevent rubbing I have to roll my rear fenders I was wondering if anyone here has had it done to their TL's.

[jdmakkord]

There is also a black TL-S on foose 20"s in town.

[afrotl]

20's wow now I want to know what 20's will look like.

[HRD2PLZ]

Originally posted by 2000TL
hey sweet! theres a lot of tl'ers! I think its time for a meet :thumbsup: . I think ive seen the cl-s with the axis wheels, and same with grideTLS. the rides look awesome!!
Ive also seen HRD2PLZ TL up in the NW, looks pimp.:D

Haha thanks... Its kinda scary how I just have a black TL and yet, people can recognize me all over the place... Where in NW was it?

[lastprodigy]

Originally posted by HRD2PLZ
I have a black '99 TL. Lowered on eibach pro, tint all around, de-badged '3.2 TL' from trunk, black chrome emblems and oem spoiler.

Silverhill told me the '99 has the extended warranty on the transmission too. I got in an argument with them over the performance (or, lack thereof) of my tranmission.

The '3.2 TL' from the trunk is just on there with double sided tape. The ony badge on the car with holes in it is the 'A' badge.


the guy i was talking about....ur from abcars too right.....sundance>>>?

[HRD2PLZ]

Originally posted by lastprodigy



the guy i was talking about....ur from abcars too right.....sundance>>>?

Hmm I used to be with ab. Not anymore. But yes, I am in Sundance...

[lastprodigy]

well streetxposure now, isnt it the same thing?

[HRD2PLZ]

Originally posted by lastprodigy
well streetexposure now, isnt it the same thing?

Yeah, I think thats what they are calling it now... I haven't been there since November :)

[afrotl]

so like 2000 TL said any chance of a meet when we get a nice weather......

[2000TL]

Originally posted by HRD2PLZ


Haha thanks... Its kinda scary how I just have a black TL and yet, people can recognize me all over the place... Where in NW was it?

this was awhile ago, but i saw your ride parked up in market mall once and saw it a few times on the road.:D

[2000TL]

Originally posted by afrotl
By the way has any TL owners rolled their fenders?
I cannot find rims with a 45 offset so I have to go with a 42 offset and to prevent rubbing I have to roll my rear fenders I was wondering if anyone here has had it done to their TL's.

There is plenty of rims out there with a 45 offset or higher. make sure if its 18X7.5 its at least +45 or higher. The most you would have to do is cut the little tab in the rear if its rubbing.

[afrotl]

How come I cannot find any unless I am too picky, do you have any suggestions on where to get the chromes with those dimensions?...I am looking for chromes though maybe that is why....yeah all the measure are good except for the off set the +42 rub very slightly so I figured rolling the fenders will eliminate that problem.

[2000TL]

haha i think youre just too picky. but it depends what type of rims, the style, the brand, quality, price youre looking for.
What kind of rims are you looking for?

[afrotl]

I pmed you...looking for chrome rims, a big spoke style so the chromes shine can blind people...lol, not really into brand name so far as it is quality and wont start to fade, something under 2 grand I am open to used or new...

[2000TL]

here are some pics of some tls with chrome rims:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/232000-232999/232930_12_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/390000-390999/390577_32_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/495000-495999/495980_9_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/664000-664999/664197_5_full.jpg

http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery/data/8d3bba7425e7c98c50f52ca1b52d3735/full_570_p27842.jpg

[afrotl]

I like the second and the last one

[HRD2PLZ]

second ones are nice :thumbsup:

[afrotl]

yep they are nice and clean looking, wish I know where I could pick one up from

[HRD2PLZ]

Just try and find something similar. Chrome wheels would look HOT on a black car... maybe you should find me some too :tongue:

[lilboykorea]

afro, u should get the mugen grill those things look so hot on the 99-01s

[afrotl]

where can I get one and what does it look like?

[2000TL]

heres what the mugen grille looks like:

http://img74.echo.cx/img74/6282/27979713jb.jpg

http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery/data/06138bc5af6023646ede0e1f7c1eac75/full_1593_p34778.jpg

http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery/data/06138bc5af6023646ede0e1f7c1eac75/full_1593_p36347.jpg

[carzcraz]

Originally posted by afrotl
How come I cannot find any unless I am too picky, do you have any suggestions on where to get the chromes with those dimensions?...I am looking for chromes though maybe that is why....yeah all the measure are good except for the off set the +42 rub very slightly so I figured rolling the fenders will eliminate that problem.

Depending on the size of the rims you're looking into getting, +42 offset rims on a lowered CL/TL may not necessarily rub. I am running a +42 offset on my Axis rims with 225/45 rubber.

[afrotl]

Originally posted by carzcraz


Depending on the size of the rims you're looking into getting, +42 offset rims on a lowered CL/TL may not necessarily rub. I am running a +42 offset on my Axis rims with 225/45 rubber.
I am looking to get 18 " wheels...hey did you get any pics yet?

[afrotl]

Originally posted by 2000TL
heres what the mugen grille looks like:

http://img74.echo.cx/img74/6282/27979713jb.jpg

http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery/data/06138bc5af6023646ede0e1f7c1eac75/full_1593_p34778.jpg

http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery/data/06138bc5af6023646ede0e1f7c1eac75/full_1593_p36347.jpg

I like the rims on this one too...where do they sell the grills or do you have to do it yourself?

[carzcraz]

Originally posted by afrotl

I am looking to get 18 " wheels...hey did you get any pics yet?

18" will fit, also depending on the springs you're using to lower the car with. I've checked with many other TL and CL owners (on Acurazine) and they recommend H&R oe, sport etc etc depending on how much drop you're looking for.

Sorry, don't have any pictures yet. I will have to get my bf to send me the ones he has on his computer of my car.

[carzcraz]

Originally posted by afrotl


I like the rims on this one too...where do they sell the grills or do you have to do it yourself?

You might want to check out acurazine ( on the CL forum page) if you're liking those rims.

There is/was a seller on there that had the exact ones for sale. I actually talked to him and he quoted an asking price of either $700USD or $800USD OBO (if memory serves me correctly).

[afrotl]

Originally posted by carzcraz


18" will fit, also depending on the springs you're using to lower the car with. I've checked with many other TL and CL owners (on Acurazine) and they recommend H&R oe, sport etc etc depending on how much drop you're looking for.

Sorry, don't have any pictures yet. I will have to get my bf to send me the ones he has on his computer of my car.
yeah 18"fit but with a 42 offset there is a little rubbing ...I am not planning on dropping the car yet. I was talking to a guy from CMS cos that is where I was going to get my rims from but he only has a 42 offset and he said when he put it on a 99 tl there was a little rubbing but when they put a 45 offset there was none...

[carzcraz]

REALLY?!!!

I'm guessing that there are slight differences between a CL and TL then, because I got my rims from CMS (through Bob) as well.

My Axis Mod Se7en's are 18" with a +42 offset on 225/45-R18 rubber.

I was also a little worried about the offset initially, but Bob assured me that this has been done before (on a TL) with no issues. Also, there are more than enough CL/TL owners on acurazine that have gotten away with 18" and +42 offset with drops of anywhere between 1"-2" with no rubbing issues...provided there are no backseat passengers with the larger drop lol.

Therefore I know for sure that this setup will not rub on a lowered and especially unlowered CL.

What kind of rims are you looking into purchasing through CMS?

:dunno:

[afrotl]

Originally posted by carzcraz
REALLY?!!!

I'm guessing that there are slight differences between a CL and TL then, because I got my rims from CMS (through Bob) as well.

My Axis Mod Se7en's are 18" with a +42 offset on 225/45-R18 rubber.

Therefore I know for sure that this setup will not rub on a lowered and especially unlowered CL.

What kind of rims are you looking into purchasing through CMS?

:dunno:
same here buying it through Bob.......I was looking at the Vault savanahs

[carzcraz]

Well I'd definitely trust what Bob has to say as he appeared extremely knowledgeable about his products.

I just find it weird that 18's with +42 offset and same rubber would fit beautifully on my car and not on yours.

Once again though, there might be slight differences between the CL and TL that we don't know about lol

[afrotl]

Yeah sounds very knowledgable, and I did run it by him regarding the fender rolling and he said that wuill for sure make the 42 offset fit. Yeah there must be a slight difference we do not know about.