Acura 3.2tl Just Finished Tell Me What You Guys Think

Desisolja2 · 05-31-2005, 08:55 PM

Let me know what you guys think i just finished this project about a month ago but havent had time to put it online
i'm running

P3 933mhz
512 mb
80gig hitachi
dell optiplex mini case
frodoplayer
phonecontrol

I used alot of old parts i had laying around for my cpu, then fabricated the bezel for the screen, put a head unit in my glove box, dont have pictures of that yet tho and put 2 8" in the back still working on re-doing the trunk...Pimpmode on here showed off his project that we did, me and him have been working together on most of the project...tell me know what you guys think.

Cris · 05-31-2005, 09:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Desisolja2

Let me know what you guys think i just finished this project about a month ago but havent had time to put it online

It's still not online...you really should post some pics...

Quattro · 05-31-2005, 09:04 PM

yes, I want to see some pics, please.

UnsanePyro · 05-31-2005, 09:11 PM

I'm almost positive I know this guy. Don't worry, it is getting done. He's just been busy. I'm anxious too cause I drive the same (nearly) car.

Edit: Maybe not, he seems to have a different part list.

Will this be 3 TLers with carputers?

Desisolja2 · 06-01-2005, 02:15 AM

ok got it, the computer is under the passager seat, i moved up the seat so you guys could see it, but when the seat is completely back you cant see it all.

I have to redo the bezel so if it doesnt look up to par thats only because i didnt let the bondo cure long enough (i got impatient) so i'll be redoing it soon..also when i get a chance i'll put more pictures up

pimpmode · 06-01-2005, 02:22 AM

looks pretty good...just refinish the bezel and you'll have a winner

UnsanePyro · 06-01-2005, 06:12 AM

Looking good. How is the second gen treating you? Dead tranny yet?

I'm guessing you didn't have the factory NAV installed? Wasn't it an option for that gen?

What about some pictures of the HU/trunk?

Desisolja2 · 06-01-2005, 03:54 PM

Naw working great no problems at all yet, also i'm going to get more pictures up, i'm working on the trunk right now, i'm trying to vinyl the whole thing so taking longer then i thought hopefully will be done in a couple of weeks. and i'll get pictures of the head unit on here soon also. let me know what you guys think about it so far tho.

CA 3000GT · 06-01-2005, 04:09 PM

Nice install! Looks good!
Do the TL's have bad trans? I totally wouldn’t have expected that...

UnsanePyro · 06-01-2005, 08:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CA 3000GT

Nice install! Looks good!
Do the TL's have bad trans? I totally wouldn’t have expected that...

The second generation does, first/third(current) are fine. I believe there is a problem in the design where not enough fluid gets into the 3rd gear? I know they die, but not entirely sure on why.

The install is looking good though. I'm a bit envious

wallaceacura · 06-02-2005, 11:50 AM

It's nice to see TL owners on this forum. I'm currently researching a Car PC, but every time I see a TL in the forum it makes me want to step up the process. Can you show pictures of the HU in the glove box? How was it mounted in there? Did you remove the factory speakers? I had read somewhere that the factory speakers were 1 ohm and not compatible with aftermarket HU.

The transmission of 2nd gen TL do have a high failure rate. They make no secret about that. The support for Acura is second to none. Mine went out and the replaced it free of charge, including the rental. I'm not even the original owner--I bought mine at the auction. I guess there was a class action lawsuit that extended the warranty to 7 years and 70k miles. Don't hesitate buying a 2nd gen TL!!!!

skippy911 · 06-07-2005, 09:20 PM

sup,

nice install. I was going to put my screen where you put yours but I opted on converting the dash into the navi dash and use the lilliput

I am happy with my results. I am thinking about using a real pc to power the system vs a laptop. Which power supply or invertor are you using? I actually have a dell gx60 which looks just like the case you have under your front seat which I want to use. Lemme know!

theacolyte · 06-17-2005, 04:47 PM

The 99 TL's don't have the problem. I have a 1999 TL. Rejoice.