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AcuraTL · 04-08-2006, 02:24 AM

I joined this forum to gain information on autocross and open-track dates/locations. I set up the footwork of my car for better balance [Tanabe springs, KYB shocks, Comptech camber adjusters], and also got a set of light weight wheels with some stick Kumho rubber. Since these pictures I also added a Apex'i WS-2 exhaust system. I'm looking for any info. on futurs autocross/track dates as well as any advice on how to set-up the car and what additional mods I should use. Sorry for the quality of the images, I can't afford a digi. camera, and these all came from a fun saver. Any help is much appreciated. thanks. Dan

sesolcSTI · 04-08-2006, 07:57 AM

Welcome to the forum! Another member from the motherland! Nice car.

9 Ball · 04-08-2006, 09:08 AM

You’re the first person I’ve come across that intends to hit the track with a TL. You get props for that!

Welcome.

WRX27 · 04-08-2006, 01:36 PM

Welcome! Sweet ride!

05Accent · 04-08-2006, 01:38 PM

very nice TL, right next to my other favoite TSX..

james_ls · 04-08-2006, 05:51 PM

Not bad not bad.

Looking good and welcome to TST!!

AcuraTL · 04-09-2006, 04:05 PM

Thanks guys. Its a shame that few people use the TL as a performance vehicle, and I'll tell you why. The chasis, although very similair to the Accord, is 90% stiffer than it's sisiter car. Also, as with all Acura's, the steel use to make this car is high quality. Not to mention that Acura's are made in Japan, vs. Hondas that are built in the states. No, I am not knocking on domestic labor, but in Japan the quality of cars is ultra high due to incentives from the Japanese gov.
Add to the fact that the 3.2 liter sohc vtec six-cylinder in my car has some major balls. A stock 1999 3.2 makes 185 brake horsepower. The suspension wa salready stiff, but not enough for me hence my concentration of mods in that area. Also, the stock tires are very thin, only 6.5 inches. I managed to buy some cheap Speed Max wheels that are 8.5 inches wide. Sure, they may be heavy but the width of the Kumho rubber helps the car grab tarmac.
Only issue is the weight. It has a ton of options, which I do enjoy but add alot of unneccesary girth. I am going to add some Rotora rotors and some Hawk pads to help slow it down.
Thanks for the exposure, and if there are any meets in the Erie/PGH area, get in touch!

04-08-2006, 07:57 AM	#2
sesolcSTI Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jersey Member #40 My Ride: 2004 WRB WRX STi iTrader: (1)	Welcome to the forum! Another member from the motherland! Nice car. __________________ -2004 WRB WRX STi/ Cobb Stage 2/ 292awhp/304tq TST #40 / HP #009 / Blobeye Syndicate #99 GO PITTSBURGH!

04-08-2006, 09:08 AM	#3
9 Ball Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Philadelphia PA Member #70 My Ride: 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII iTrader: (0)	You’re the first person I’ve come across that intends to hit the track with a TL. You get props for that! Welcome. __________________ 150,000 miles and counting.

04-08-2006, 05:51 PM	#6
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	Not bad not bad. Looking good and welcome to TST!! __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-09-2006, 04:05 PM	#7
AcuraTL Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Member #1742 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. Its a shame that few people use the TL as a performance vehicle, and I'll tell you why. The chasis, although very similair to the Accord, is 90% stiffer than it's sisiter car. Also, as with all Acura's, the steel use to make this car is high quality. Not to mention that Acura's are made in Japan, vs. Hondas that are built in the states. No, I am not knocking on domestic labor, but in Japan the quality of cars is ultra high due to incentives from the Japanese gov. Add to the fact that the 3.2 liter sohc vtec six-cylinder in my car has some major balls. A stock 1999 3.2 makes 185 brake horsepower. The suspension wa salready stiff, but not enough for me hence my concentration of mods in that area. Also, the stock tires are very thin, only 6.5 inches. I managed to buy some cheap Speed Max wheels that are 8.5 inches wide. Sure, they may be heavy but the width of the Kumho rubber helps the car grab tarmac. Only issue is the weight. It has a ton of options, which I do enjoy but add alot of unneccesary girth. I am going to add some Rotora rotors and some Hawk pads to help slow it down. Thanks for the exposure, and if there are any meets in the Erie/PGH area, get in touch! __________________ i'd rather be driving To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Tanabe "Normal Feeling" Springs KYB shocks/struts Comptech camber adjusters Speed Max 18v8.5 wheels Kumho Supra Ecsta tires Apex'i WS-2 exhaust system

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