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Acura TL Accessories and Modifications
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Anyway, I like the look, but I was even more psyched to realize that the dealer hadn't remembered to charge me for this accessory! In fact, with the splash guards ($89), body side moulding ($175), moon roof visor ($120), and the trunk tray ($99), I ended up with $483 dollars worth of accessories (which doesn't include "installation charges") for ZERO dollars. How cool is that!
To see how the TL looks with these accessories, or any others for that matter, click this link to the Acura site and you can build your own.
http://www.acura.com/bap/bap_step1a.asp?module=tl
At this time I am assuming that all the wiring is in place (with the possible exception of a lead to the trunk for the DVD) and that one would just need to install the appropriate modules. Those being the DVD player, nav display, and climate control display.
So does anyone have any insights into this?
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Not sure if they still offer it. I bought mine in Febuary. I use it with sprint and it works fine.
I'll try to keep this simple, but generically speaking...
To play louder, your current speakers need more power. Factory head units typically give 10 watts of power, sometimes more, usually less, to each channel (more for a sub if you have a factory one, and TL's do). Depending on how much loudness you desire, a simple upgrade of the head unit may be sufficient for you (most likely not though, they go up to about 18 W). To get more power you need amplifiers. There's a huge array of suppliers and a multitude of models, so which amp do you get? The answer is ...SURPRISE...it depends on what you want to do!
Let's jump ahead and say you've found the perfect amp (or amps) to power your system. I hate to break it to you, but your factory speakers weren't made to handle all the power you'd be providing. This means you'll have to upgrade your speakers as well.
Now assume we have a nice amp and new speakers that work together, but your music is missing that extra ooomph. So now we talk about sub woofers. These provide the bass as your power needs go up, since front and rear speakers can't handle the low frequencies.
Upgrading the audio system in your car is as much an art as it is a science, as everyone has their own preferences. In general, you need to consider the following things:
1) Headunit (i.e. the radio)
2) Front speakers (most important for sound staging)
3) Rear speakers (used for 'fill'. Some people don't even use rears. My preferences require them)
4) Amplifier(s) (may need several)
5) Sub woofer(s) (how much bass do you want)
Each of these topics can be disected, but they form the foundation for upgrading your audio.
Auto lights dont bug me that much, but the door lock thing irks me daily. Does anyone know if there is an after market kit to replace the locks so they would go flush and no longer irritate my arm when trying to rest it next to the window? Thanks in advance.
Well, actually, I can think of one benefit -- they can double as grocery bag hooks!
That's the one benefit I can think of for having raised door lock tabs. Lord forbid you were in a serious accident and the power locks were disabled, perhaps the only way to escape quickly would be to manually unlock the doors. If the tab were flush, that would be impossible.
And you're right about the flush tabs. I know Honda had them on older Accords, and on the CL. And maybe certain vintage Civics too.
Thanks for any info.
The new Chrysler 300 will play MP3s on its factory head unit. Also, BMW has introduced an iPod adapter that will allow you to control the iPod through the factory head unit / steering wheel controls.
Good luck,
Jeff
Actually, there's an idea for Honda to consider -- put a karaoke player in the TL!
(If this is not the right forum any suggestions where I should look?)
Thanks.
1.) Honda Bus Cable 2 Port -
http://honda.autowebaccessories.com...24_127_5510.php
2.) Blitzsafe adapter - http://www.autotoys.com/x/catalog/H...nd_0_p_200.html
If you have navigation, then you'll have to go to the drop-down menu near the top of the page for the Blitzsafe adapter (where it says "Options" in yellow) and choose the adapter for navigation. It will add $39.00 to the already expensive price, because the adapter for cars with navigation mutes the sound whenever the navigation prompts talk to you.
The other Honda Bus Cable 2 Port adapter is pretty cheap at $29.69.
Here is how you install it:
1.) Go to www.handa-accessories.com. Choose "Honda". Then Choose "Accord". Select 2003-2005. Near the left where it says "Audio & Electronics", choose "Cassette Player", then select "View Installation Instructions". A PDF will pop up. At the bottom right of the first page is what the Bus Cable 2 Port will look like. Pay attention to step 14 on page 7. This will allow you to hook up the Bus Cable 2 Port in between the XM radio interface. You just have to unplug the XM radio interace and plug in the Bus Cable 2 Port in between the two cables you just unplugged. After you connect this, you should have one end of the Bus Cable 2 Port that should be free. This is the end where you have to plug in the Blitzsafe adapter with 14-pin connector.
The Blitzsafe adapter will allow you to input any RCA stereo source you want to. Since I have a DVD player routing video to my navigation screen (in my 2004 Accord) but the sound is FM modulated, I wanted a way top get CD-quality sound. I can then just route the sound coming from the avelectronics TV tuner (www.avelectronic.com) to the Blitzsafe adapter. The Audiobahn DVD player that I have can also play mp3s, which is very cool. After you have this hooked up, then I think you can then just press the "CD/SAT Radio" button four times (or something like that) and a CD-C will show up on the screen, indicating that the stereo thinks that you have a CD changer installed.
I have not tried this yet, but I will this weekend.
stand improving would be less wallowing in spirited driving ala BMW.Anybody know of a cheap fix?
I just purchased the trunk tray; the fit is somewhat disappointing as it is not really flush with the body ... I expected more from a factory accessory. However, my question is really whether I can continue to use the trunk cargo net when the trunk tray is installed. It appears that holes must be cut or punched in the tray if the user wishes to be able to secure the cargo net to the trunk "bolts" - which I assume are removable? Howevr, if one cuts holes in the tray, it will leak water/ice etc into the trunk area ...
Can anyone tell me how this is best set up - cuz once I punch some holes in it ... they're there forever!
liscaprez1
I welcome any and all comments on this subject, especially if anyone has noticed if the metalized film has interfered with anything.
TL Invinca-Shield
With regard to splash guards, are there 4 of them (one at each fender) or are they only on the rear wheels? Also, are they black in color or do them come color-coded to the car exterior color?
Thanks for your help