Top 5 Budget Mods for the Acura TL

[@banstaman]

Triple door seals, a strip along the bottom of the doors, front, and rear edges. Just makes the car sound a lot more solid when you shut the doors.

[@onekrr]

Where would one purchase these seals you speak of? @banstaman

[@banstaman]

@@onekrr You can find them on Amazon, look for D, P, and Z-shaped EPDM seals. You'd have to buy each shape separately though I've seen some kits that have all three together, but those seem to be lacking in quality.

[@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594]

@@banstaman thank youu

[@jacktran960]

@@banstaman Can you drop a link? Almost every product on Amazon has people complaining about bad adhesive.

[@Jedi_Luke]

I'm glad you said maintenance first. A lot of these young boys worry about wheels and coil overs, before they fix those oil leaks and replace that "about to break" timing belt.

[@thecarfiend11]

Haha yeah, we all had that young mindset, including me. Just trying to pass on knowledge. I'm still guilty of thinking like that haha

[@TuWaveyTv]

So ironic cuz my timing belt just broke about a week ago

[@tyreksimmons4167]

Relatable lol, I talked to my dad about helping me with performance modding my tl, He said I should invest in "keeping it running" mods first lol

[@erickhenriquez633]

@@TuWaveyTvand mine is about to break and still looking at wheels lmao

[@paulbrown3302]

I’m the third owner last owner replaced timing belt 😂😅

[@shotgunHank]

Just picked up an 01 TL $1k flat. High in mileage but just had a brand new transmission a couple years ago, plus a lot of other work done. Not as nice as the 3rd gen but I still love the styling and that 3.2 VTEC V6 is a blast to drive.

[@thecarfiend11]

The later year 2nd gen TL's always caught my attention. Especially with the Lip kit. Still look dope to this day

[@stonecoldracing6]

They’re little rockets, I loved my tl before electronics broke. 240k miles with a custom built transmission. I’m gonna rescue that ‘00 tl!

[@mrdave777]

Hi, my name is Dave. And I’m addicted to the 04-08 TL.

[@thecarfiend11]

My name is Marty, and I'm addicted as well

[@erickvazquez3032]

I bought a 2008 TL base for my fist car. Are most of the mods pretty pricey, and what would be the best way to learn about the vehicle.

[@mrdave777]

Erick Vazquez I looked at the TL and G35 predominately. Glad I went with Acura. To learn more. Do what you’re doing, ASK questions! There are a plethora of channels. I watched 100 videos before purchasing mine. And the TL is not without faults. Transmission, cracking seats/dash, squeaky brakes, education is key.

[@Railroad1204]

I got a 2006 6spd base for sale

[@stumpbump8198]

would yall reccomend a tl type s for a 18 year old?

[@itsjustseb7328]

hey man just got my first TL type S and im so lucky i found your channel, thankyou bro ❤

[@thecarfiend11]

You're welcome! Enjoy bro

[@Escapeyourrealitytt]

My TL has a full straight pipe and I agree that your neighbors will hate you 😅

[@thecarfiend11]

haha. Must be loud af

[@senpaidaruto4959]

Is it really that loud? I have a 2007 type s and I want to straight pipe it. Is it worth it?

[@thecarfiend11]

If you want louder than stock, do the mod. If you want ALOT louder, straight pipe is the way to go

[@senpaidaruto4959]

@@thecarfiend11 thank you!

[@jayb0nd007]

Short ram Air intake is the best cheap mod $120 can get you 7 to 10 HP and 3 to 5 torque

[@rob4966]

Takeda?

[@rob4966]

@jay syed takeda?

[@allenrubiolopez7030]

where would be the best to get one @jay

[@ivwoc]

hps

[@lexusvip4003]

You mean a Hot air intake? Nah bro... You'd be better off removing your spare tire vs adding a short ram... 10lbs = 1 horsepower when it comes to weight reduction... Not an exact number but a relatively safe number to go off of.. 50lbs reduction = 5hp worth of mods & you keep your healthy stock air intake that works perfectly fine. Go cold air intake or keep it stock. You'd be better off saving for a tune, and taking your spare tire & jack out. That's just an old mechanics advice.... Lighter rims and tires make a huge difference also...

[@scamlikely7814]

Ayyyee I see you from Essex county from that part of the video in front of English, good video bro 💪💪💯

[@thecarfiend11]

Thanks man

[@revvhappy]

Great video first time watching you just subscribed!

[@thecarfiend11]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ricardogonzalez4076]

K&N panel filters work great and I’ve noticed my tl revs faster.

[@Alexander-es5yh]

Do do the intake resonator delete too. Makes a huge difference in sound and gives a little more throttle response

[@hondafreak8613]

Rear Sway bar is definitely needed in mine. I hit uphill corners at high speed speed and rear twitches around.

[@famicomnintendo]

should upgrade the front one as well

[@frankiegarza3002]

I've gone through three of them currently my Type-S just went into limp mode cuz the battery voltage just had to go buy a new battery now I got to do a 3x 3 flush and replace 3rd and 4th gear pressure switches everybody should do preventative maintenance before mods 👌👌

[@sockerballer100]

Nice video for new owners to follow! Acurazine is the go to place for learning everything about the tl!

[@thecarfiend11]

Thanks man. That was definitely the focus, to be informative. Acurazine for sure!

[@SleeperTL]

I got the progressive sway bar, and ya its tighter, probably too tight because i went from sliding out at my autocross to spinning around because my tires were shit.

[@eyeseeyou3322]

Getting an 06 here pretty soon... Any suggestions are welcome. Daily driver...mild power upgrades and cosmetics 😁

[@thecarfiend11]

Repairs>Maintanence>Mods and then enjoy!

[@Iamsheancaintv]

I have a Acura TL and I love it so I wanna keep it around as long as I can. I’ve done all the other work on it as far as oil leaks etc So questions. Where can I get an OEM lip from? I’m not sure about how to go about getting a stage 3 mod done. Any insight on those?

[@thecarfiend11]

OEM lips are discontinued. But might be able to find it through the dealer. I bought mines 2 years ago, when it was more common. Also might be able to find on your local classifieds. I have a Stage 3 exhaust mod video if you want to check that out..kzbin.info/www/bejne/bITSeWyCqKuNadU If you get a Dynomax resonator, you can have a muffler shop weld that on for you, and straight pipe the mid muffler

[@Iamsheancaintv]

TheCarFiend preciate the help and yea I’m going to check out that video

[@elvizhernandez4305]

Where would u recommend getting the interior vinyl wrap?

[@thecarfiend11]

Depending on what you're going for, there's tons of vinyl shops and stores. I would just get it off amazon. Quality can vary, go by reviews

[@martyweber2816]

I have a 08 type s kbp 6mt my mods are as follows. Cold air intake, manifold and throttle body spacers,kv coil overs, atlp exhaust with full a-spec lip kit ,honda data ecu reflash and the car is coverd head to toe in xpel.

[@thecarfiend11]

Very nice! KBP 6MT is a unicorn!

[@w.a.l.7259]

Very good video! Info on point

[@thecarfiend11]

Thank you, much appreciated. Mods are subjective, but this video is based on my opinions

[@sosa3017]

My 02 acura is at 225k miles and ive replaced the starter, battery, sparkplugs, oil, multiple tires lol and i have yet to change my power steeringhose😔

[@thecarfiend11]

02 TL? Hope your transmission is in good shape. But those seem like regular maintenance so no worries.

[@RCBOSS1969]

Thank you!

[@Alexoxl]

hey man! what rims are you rocking on the TL in this video?

[@thecarfiend11]

Konig Ampliforms

[@devilzwanganmidnight5951]

1.Coilovers don’t buy unbranded 2.Rims 3.Lip 4.Intake 5.Exhuast full catback Don’t plastic dip wheels but I’m just saying.

[@thecarfiend11]

That's a good list. Everyone's budget is different.

[@m1tearz836]

Im from Massachusetts 2 nice 👌

[@ericwanyonyi2445]

I bought one lowered and took it back to stock height when I replaced the struts. Handling suffered abit but still ok. I don't think it's worth it when you have worry about bumps and bent rims.

[@thecarfiend11]

If done right, you can lower your car and not have issues. But for the most part, lowering a car puts more stress on other suspension parts, therefore decreasing the lifespan of those parts. Just the drawbacks of modding

[@gunthergaminx2947]

Yea mine has 45 tyres instead of 50s and it give it the lowerd look but doesnt affect performaces negatively

[@lrod312]

Installing a lightweight pulley is also a pretty good (cheapish) mod when you're about to do the timing belt.

[@melonycarey3675]

What does that help with

[@lrod312]

@@melonycarey3675 It helps it Rev slightly faster and releases more of its own HP from the crank to the wheels. Some people say they don't feel a difference but more often than not people say they definitely feel a difference in acceleration.

[@DoThingsYk]

I'm a teenager with a used 2006 acura tl, I feel like this video was made for me. This is so cliche🤣

[@thecarfiend11]

haha. I been thru the struggle of loving cars, but only have little money to put in them. Budget mods keep you busy until you get your money right

[@WankanTankan]

How many car seats do you have in your car? I need room for two and wondering if you think they will fit well. Thanks

[@sockerballer100]

Tim Lee I have two in mine and it works fine!

[@thecarfiend11]

I have 1, but the TL will definitely fit 2

[@GezusSpeaks]

got a rear strut leaking time to go aftermarket. probably going with Tein streetz since they claim to have better rust proofing/salt protection

[@tonygiubilaro1200]

Do you have to tune the car after doing a full catback and cone air intake

[@thecarfiend11]

To maximize gains, you should tune. But it is not needed.

[@Paul_Klein22]

Don’t forget about the intake filter or full cold air

[@potatosalad6524]

Tl has a decent amount of power

[@ua6jj328]

Yeah so much power that about every TL transmission blows right around 150-160k

[@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594]

... we're talking about the same car right?

[@ua6jj328]

@@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594 dont act like the TL doesnt launch quicc

[@vanncarter6391]

@@ua6jj328 that’s what mine did

[@vanncarter6391]

Uhh, sir. Mine (a 2004 3.2 L v6 type s automatic) gets 280 hp. He has PLENTY of power.

[@alexcastillo2701]

What exhaust do u have in your tl?

[@thecarfiend11]

Stage 3 exhaust mod

[@rexbetterthentobias1479]

How much will it cost to get a stage 3 mod?

[@thecarfiend11]

Parts aren't too much, just labor varies from shop to shop. I got mine's done (parts and all) under $300

[@SoJesusChristMusic]

TheCarFiend I still don’t understand what that is. Is that just making the sound different? I want to know how to get 150hp or more with the AWD

[@cocainecowboy1717]

Son of Jesus Christ you’re not even a good troll

[@integranddistributor5891]

@@thecarfiend11 any performance chip recommendations??

[@raul_b-yt191]

i got the straight pipe on mines and i paid 5k for a real paint job in it i put a camaleon color

[@iznbrgetihw8007]

Love the clip thnx . Got an 06 with 233k miles what mods do you. Recommend? It’s already got newer trans and water pump . . Any tips will be appreciated, I’m new to Japanese cars .

[@thecarfiend11]

I always recommend repairs first, then maintenance, then mods. Wheels and tires to first start off. Then a good set of coil overs. It will make the car look and feel alot better

[@sladeD8]

What exhaust tips do you have on your base aspec rear bumper that fit so well?

[@thecarfiend11]

ebay special lol. It was a 3 years back when I bought it. 2.5 in, dual, staggered tips

[@sethrogen7061]

Hey did you install the dual exhaust tips on the car? Where did you get it from?

[@thecarfiend11]

Bought it off ebay awhile ago. Dual, staggered, 2.5 in.

[@eloyharo9909]

We're the led lights in you're car blue and white? One clip they look blue the other white.

[@thecarfiend11]

Its bright white. Because of certain lighting and how the camera picks it up, colors can vary

[@zackzittel7683]

3:55 that exhaust sounds horrendous. So does the straight pipe.

[@christianz344]

Air intake you can build for $50 or under. Cut the mufflers out and put a 2 1/4 inch pipe in place. For like $200 you can get a solid 10hp and better sound.

[@casper1374]

Hey dude my TL dies on me after a while we put a new battery and it’s still happens maybe something is still running yk what do you think it is

[@thecarfiend11]

Possible battery drain. Look up "HFL battery drain". It's a common issue on the TL's

[@youngplies772]

nice video bro

[@thecarfiend11]

Thank you sir

[@breezyy4205]

What year is it?👀

[@thecarfiend11]

I drive a 2006 Acura TL Sport (6MT)

[@isbahmasood4160]

Bulbs is a mod bro?

[@CHAS-fw4qm]

Lmaoo its cheap

[@CriticalTechReviews]

Yeah bro and a tasteful one too

[@SoJesusChristMusic]

I want to know how to add hp to the engine. Like 150hp+

[@jaredwilliams6307]

Chip it.

[@SoJesusChristMusic]

Jared Williams a chip can add 150hp?

[@SoJesusChristMusic]

Jared Williams a chip can add 150hp?

[@MB7_7]

@@SoJesusChristMusic these cars can't make that much hp without forced induction. You'd have to go for a custom turbo setup if you wanted those kinds of gains, which would be very costly and would take time as well. You're better off modding a turbo car rather than trying to extract that kind of power from a J series

[@Itsyoshii876]

Where did you get the rear diffuser ?

[@thecarfiend11]

I got a generic 7 fin one off ebay. I just installed it using self tapping screws

[@matthewclodfelter6285]

What are your wheel and tire specs?

[@thecarfiend11]

Konig Ampliforms 19x8.5 +30 225/35 for tires. I would go with 235 wide though

[@trucavalier]

What rear sway bar did you use?

[@thecarfiend11]

Progress Rear Sway bar, set on the stiff setting. Highly recommended!

[@joshmasterg2436]

Nexsus 7 mod tutorial??

[@thecarfiend11]

I did an in depth look on the Nexus 7 mod, along with a link to an awesome guide on acurazine.com. check out the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4Hcfp1je7uKbNU

[@sockerballer100]

I did a huge write up on acurazine and have many KZbin clips on how to do it

[@AlxandEr29]

I own an 04 tl Pepsi blue shark mouth grill installed magna flow exhaust less visors trunk lip. Rims an lug nuts with spikes an front lip

[@thecarfiend11]

Nice. Blue is a hard color to find

Keep it up! Looking forward for more videos from you, don't stop! Would you like to be KZbin friends? :)

[@thecarfiend11]

Thank you for the kind words 🙏 Friends for sure

[@dbrown4752]

I have 4 gen what ideas do u have.

[@thecarfiend11]

I don't know too much about 4th gens, but you can do the same mods on this list. Vinyl wrap, LED lights, tint, etc. If you're on a budget, you just need to be creative or keep an eye out for deals

[@zacharyhassan6352]

What's your exhaust setup? ,

[@thecarfiend11]

Stage 3 mod. Replaced the OEM resonator with a Dynomax one and straight piped where the mid muffler would be

[@zacharyhassan6352]

@@thecarfiend11 I've done that too, but somehow I feel like yours sounds better lol. Which resonator? I went with a longer one.

[@thecarfiend11]

Could be cuz of sound in the video. Same resonator, the longer one. I'm completely satisfied with the sound. Loud enough for me. Your taste will vary. I'm sure you're looking for a more aggressive sound, which is fine. Everyone is different. I'm over the roudy exhausts lol

[@zacharyhassan6352]

@@thecarfiend11 If that's what mine sounds like from the outside, I'm more than happy with it. Cheers man!

[@turtle0221]

Me watching the video with a 1998 Acura CL 3.0L

[@MUQR]

I got the 02 tl type s

[@lucasnewsom2700]

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[@ericmanso7355]

2006 tl 143xxx Injen cai Throttle body spacer Xlr8 j pipe 3rd cat delete Lol I thought the car was nice with the cold air intake but after I added the other two I just keep burning gas with hard acceleration It’s loud

[@thecarfiend11]

3rd cat will add some noise, or at least change the tone of the car

[@alfawolf7223]

What year is your TL?

[@thecarfiend11]

2006 Acura TL (SPORT aka 6-speed)

[@nomalevolence]

what the best front lip for the acura TL?

[@thecarfiend11]

Honestly, OEM lip. They look the best (in my opinion) and have the best fitment

[@djuan121]

Just save up for the trans.

[@tylerdouangmala1054]

Rims and coilobers will change a car alot

[@thecarfiend11]

While I do agree rims and coilover would change the car alot, I don't consider those budget mods. Both can cost alot

[@ImLiterally.Him.]

Is it possible to drift an Acura Tl?

[@thecarfiend11]

Generally, front wheel drive cars don't really drift. More like power slide.

[@denzbandz8331]

I got the same car and live in Boston lol 😂

[@thecarfiend11]

Sweet bro. We twinz lol

[@antonisssbtw400]

Mods and it’s all cosmetic lmfao

[@Basedj32]

It’s a heavy FWD sedan, what do you expect ? Not every build has to have 1,000 HP 🤡

[@clintpaullus4078]

Idk... I feel like I just ingested more rice than meat and potatoes... 🤷🤦😂

[@thecarfiend11]

What's your top 5 budget mods..

[@clintpaullus4078]

@@thecarfiend11 I'm in agreement on most of it, I just don't consider painting brake calipers and installing led lights to really be mods. 🤷

[@heavyhitta6905]

Can't believe you left out cold air intake

[@thecarfiend11]

This is based off my list and my suggestions to give people ideas. I'm sure everyone's going to be different. IMO, cold air intake is not worth it, it's over $200 for a quality one, and you honestly don't feel gains unless you pair it with other mods and a tune.

[@isbahmasood4160]

Guys, please don't tell me these 5 things are mods... exhaust is probably the only mod there if ANYTHING..

[@ShiftyReaperGaming]

Don’t get a TL nothing is cheap at all

[@robroberts8600]

Don't quit your day job

[@roastbeefsandwich2084]

5 ways to rice out your car lol

[@ShiftyReaperGaming]

This is all ricer shit.

[@bumchows]

Arent exhaust mods illegal?

[@thecarfiend11]

it depends on which state you live in. I would check your local laws if you're unsure