Tlx Type S modification guide
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ค. 2024
- On this video I go over every modification on my tlx type S. Not all mods are created equal.
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Whoever had the idea for this video was a genius.
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I swear your channel is one of the only reasons I have kept my type S lol. Love it, man! Thanks for uploading 💥🤙🏾💥
I truely appreciate that 🙏🏻
I greatly appreciate this video brother, I have been looking into getting a TLX Type-S about a year and a half from now I know its a heavy vehicle and its not exactly the fastest in a quarter mile or 0-60 time but Im also not one to just package everything into quarter mile/0-60 times.
This vehicle is exactly what I am looking for it is fast enough and I know it has some potential to make a few more HP, with the addition of a few more HP from a tune and the handling dynamic of this car will make for an even more fun to drive car.
Im not looking to beat anyone in a race I know this aint gonna smoke a M3, C43AMG, SCAT pack Charger, etc. this is more of a in my own lane and vibe type of vehicle and Im here for it. I appreciate the video 💯💯
Thanks for watching and best of luck with it 👍🏻
This thing actually does gap scat packs stock lol
Amazing video! Trying to convince the wife to trade in her '18 for a Type S in the next year or two. Definitely the nicest looking/aounding car in it's segment imo🔥. Can't wait to see the platform being pushed more and more.
Let’s do it! Would also make some good content vs tl and Q
Ok great video you got me thinking of tinkering with my Type-S now, PRL intercooler and a Downpipe and Stage 1 whenever the 2023 ECU gets unlocked.
Definitely will change my pads and rotors to performance ones once they wear out. Much like you I’m sticking to a purist look with tasteful cosmetic mods like carbon fiber spoiler and carbon interior trim
Sounds like an awesome plan!
I'm still debating if I'm going Ktuner anytime soon. Great content. Keep it coming.
Do it, best most for the dollar
The K tuner absolutely changed the acceleration & sound especially if you're running catted or cattles downpipes but unfortunately I just got a check engine light code p2270 for bank 1 sensor, now I have installed catted primary & secondary pipes by IMR America so when called them the guy told me that I may have to remove a catted sensor inside the defouler that he installed so I'll have to look into that, also you cannot change any parameters with K tuner such as disable O2 sensor
@@djsthemetereman that can’t be, the o2 on the cat is only for cat efficiency monitoring. The code your getting is for a stick lean condition which would either be a lean condition on the sensor itself before the cat on that bank.
Nice! Still always thinking how I was suppose to have this but no regrets from my S4
Appreciate it, can’t go wrong with any of the cars in the segment tbh.
Hey still loving my baby girl!! Daily drive her and can’t wait to finish this video!!! Cuz ima wait cuz one day I wanna fully build it!!! Lol I love the 20 though lol… great job always
Thank you and enjoy it!
Keep the S in the safety of your garage. Unfortunately, mine got stolen recently. When it's gone, you realize what a great car it truly is. Test drove some equivalents in its class and have zero desire to jump ship.
Yeah unfortunately I’ve seen to many be taken recently. Luckily mine is pretty locked up. If they take it, wasn’t lack of preventing it on my part.
Can I ask you how did it get stolen ?
Perfect video, thanks!
Thank you
Super clean. All nice. No rice.
Appreciate it. Now if I can get it to go 11.99 or quicker I’d be just about set lol
Thanks for the video great content! Can you show us the transmission fluid change too? I just used your video to do my oil change! It made it so much easier!
Thanks for watching! Absolutely I will 👍🏻
Great video! Keep the TLXS content coming. Have you had any alignment issues with the Swift springs? Is there enough camber adjustability to get the wheels realigned after dropping? 11:16
Thank you! So the swift springs kept camber in spec. There is no camber adjustability. I contacted spc and basically got shot down on a camber kit for the rears so to the complexity of dealing with multi link system. It’s not a no, although would require massive measurements and most likely more then 1 arm to make it right. Neither that I’m willing to deal with unless I needed it which I personally dont.
excellent build!
Thanks!
Thanks for the video! What’s your experience with the swift springs long term in terms of tide quality, dampening, etc? Lots of potholes up here in RI and wondering if that’s the best option for a lowered OEM+ look. Would love your opinion on adding spacers on the y spoke wheels
Love the swift springs and the fact that I can still use all different dampening modes which you can’t do if you go coils or bags. Wish they sat about .5” lower but overall I wouldn’t be any happier. I’m also ok with the spacers and this it’ll be a great overall look
@@BCautosolutions Do you know of 20mm spacers and if they will clear on the OEM y Spokes?
@@abdullah79195 yes only because the wheels have pockets. The oem studs will stick out past anything under 27mm.
Love your car. I just got me an FL5 and for now I’m going to keep it relatively stock although an upgraded intercooler will probably the first mod I do. Do you have any preference or thoughts between Mishimoto or PRL intercoolers?
Congrats on the FL5. I love the Prl stuff as they are top notch and fitment is second to none.
Unless your tracking the vehicle the FL5 intercooler is more than capable for daily driving, save your money.
Great video! I'm looking into purchasing a catless down pipe for the Type-S which one would you recommend out of the available ones on the market? Thanks!
I would get function werk because it fits the best and can retain oem heat shields
Beautiful car👍
Thank you
Thnx again for a great video. What’s your thoughts on the HPS performance intake? Also do you know of anyone trying to develop weight saving parts ( other than brakes/whls )?
Hps intake is a no from me. Heat soaking is a concern as well as incorrect/unstable maf readings. I don’t know if anyone working on anything for weight savings unfortunately. I have a couple ideas brewing which all cost time and money to see if it’s even possible.
No experience with this platform in particular, but, from my tests on my car; heat soaking from a "hot air intake" is nominal. Ambient air enters the turbo where it is heated and compressed... a few degrees will have close to zero affect. What does matter is that intercooler! Again, maybe different platforms could vary. Nice car! First time I'm looking at the type s engine bay.... A little bit intimidating I'm not gonna lie.
Another great vid of course, & I'm hoping you can help me find out why my car is throwing that p2270 code after I flashed Ktuner on it along with high flow catts from IMR America.
I appreciate it. Do you happen to have the hps intake by chance?
@@BCautosolutions No I don't but I thought about getting it along with either IMR front mount intercooler or PRL, but for now I just need to figure out how to fix this p2270 code so I can flash the tune again right now it's flashed back to factory so code has not shown up since
Love your Tlx type s videos
I appreciate that, have a few more coming out. 🫡
Now that the J series comes turbo we can’t make the same mods we did on the old na j series motors like the manifold and throttle body stuff. The power is going to be tuning, cooling and exhaust.
Sure you can, I have a ported manifold and bored out tb. Also the na j35y8 manifold runners and plenum can cross over with some work.
Great video again my friend, but why the downpipe will complicate things with ktuner ?
I’ll get into that with my k tuner video in 1-2 weeks
Luv the progress. Any chance you would want to run my Q50 RS, dont worry im not tuned?
Yeah let’s do it. You on Instagram? Shoot me a dm, same handle 👍🏻
I have a 98 civic ex niw its struggling going up hill. Start missing, any idea? Love this channel 🤘🏻
Tough to say. Considering it’s missing under load tho it’s probably an ignition issue (spark plugs, wires, cap, rotor, etc)
Love the content. Used your led bulb swap video for my TLX. My type s is over a year old, but only 3500 miles. I drive mainly in Normal, but only get about 16mpg, which doesn't seem normal. Any advice?
Thank you! If you do short and city trips that sounds about right. The mpg is pretty horrible with this car. Also if you remote start a lot that brings down the average.
@@BCautosolutions Not great news, but I appreciate it. Yes, I mostly do short hops on surface and freeway here in LA, almost always less than 10 miles. I've only used remote start once or twice since its not like I need to warm the car up here in LA. Other than the car idling during that time, is there anything else about remote start that makes the mileage worse?
@@MageTheAscension nope, unfortunately a decent sized engine with massive low end torque and power doesn’t really equate to great mpgs
This is a great video, I wish you talked a little more about the springs though. Why do you think those are a must?
I honestly forgot to mention it tbh until I played it back and immediately face palmed lol. So I’m a big fan of the adaptive suspension and losing that ability to coilovers or bags are no for me. That’s why imo springs over both bags and coils.
@@BCautosolutionsyou went stiffer springs I assume? How has handling changed
@@Anon.G slightly stiffer, drives almost the same tbh
Have you disabled vcm or auto stop on this vehicle?
I'm going to defeat the autostop with an on-delay relay, but I'm interested in vcm tuner II. I used one on my accord coupe and it worked very well. Any plans?
I have not and I wouldn’t bother with the vcm muzzler. The auto stop is pretty annoying tho and will consider fully disabling it
New to the channel . I need help in fixing... I had a used transmission shift cable and neutral safety switch because gear shift locked in park on a 1999 Honda CR-V. Trbl is now when I shift from park to drive, it does go into drive but 2nd gear drive so now I need to fiddle gear shift around to find regular drive. Huge pain. I am in Elizabeth, NJ. Is that something you can fix?
Your down the street basically. Shoot me an email and we can work something out. Bcautosolutions20@gmail.com
Ok. I will. Thank you
good video
Thank you!
I'm on Swift springs too. I feel like the dealership installed them incorrectly or I have a bad batch. After they settled, the car isn't turning as sharply/smoothly as before. Rear left side seems to slip. Is it possible the springs are installed incorrectly?
I mean, nothing would surprise me
Yooo love the channel. Yo I had a question? 2016-2017 accord. Car was low of fuel. Went to get gas. Now my fuel is reading pass E. Even though the car is full. Im doing some diagnostic now. But since you the honda Guru I figured I'll ask your input.
Float probably got stuff when it went that low.
@@BCautosolutions smh okay cool. Appreciate you. Looks like I'm getting a new.
@@CR3j35_90kid good luck
@Hondamobilemechanic Cars have a mind of their own. I just went to go start the car and I hear the floater go up. Now it's reading full again. Smh lol oh well I guess she fixed herself.
@@CR3j35_90kid just needed some convincing lol
How’s the ride quality of the car? And also how are the tires? Have you replaced them to something else?
Quality is great, having the adaptive suspension is a game changer. I’m on Mich pilot sports although once they wear out I’ll probably be switching out to something all season and more affordable.
What mods do you recommend getting first for a stock 2021 type S (30k miles)
Downpipe or k tuner
Can you share the part numbers for the black chrome emblems, including the ones you didn't put on? Lots of confusion online, with some listed as black chrome but showing the new gloss black in the images, and others listed for the MDX not the TLX. Thank you. Here's what I've gathered so far:
Black Chrome, A-Mark: 08F20-TGV-201B (not clear if it comes with "TLX" emblem as well?)
Black Chrome, SH-AWD: 08F20-TZ3-200A (sometimes listed for the MDX?)
Black Chrome, Type-S (4 emblems): 08F20-TGZ-200
Black Chrome, TLX: xxxxx-xxx-xxx
Black chrome:
08F20-TJB-200C SH-AWD
08F20-TGZ-200A Type S set
08F20-TGV-200F A and Tlx
What are the power gains you can make with the type s, i originally was looking into it but started leaning more towards the Q50, I have an 09 TL right now and i really dont like how restricted the platform is. Is the TLX type s as restrictive or is there just as much opportunity to make power as the competition
It’s restricted right now by the wastegate not being able to control the boost as needed. It’ll get figure out eventually
@@BCautosolutionsThis is reassuring. Do you think we will see Twin Turbo kits in the future? Or is the engine bay layout too restrictive?
@@The_WK no way that happens. We just need bigger/more efficient wheels and housings.
@@BCautosolutions Okay. If I understood correctly, you are saying there won’t be Twin Turbo Kits? Just potentially upgraded single turbos?
Thanks!
@@The_WK exactly
so i have the 23 tlx type s, ktuner dont support 23, what you think about jb4? or this sounds crazy what if you take the ecu from a 21 22 and swap it to a 23
I would do a 21-22 ecu swap over jb4
@@BCautosolutions if i do the ecu swap there shouldnt be an issue? you know new cars nowadays are sensitive any little thing freaks the car out, btw you did maintenance on my 23 MDX last year, car is running great 👍👍
@@ChrisTiburcio174 there’s always a chance something can go wrong with experimental projects although I’ve swapped many céus before on other cars with no issues.
I wonder if the Ktune is going to be available for the 2023 models
I’ll talk about it on my k tuner video
@@BCautosolutions oh boy. Sounds like it’s a no go for 2023 lol
@@enilm not at the moment
Any solution on disabling the VCM on J30AC? Thinking about a MDX Type S but really dislike the VCM
Sport/+ mode disables it I believe. Can anyways drive in that mode 😅
@@BCautosolutions 🤣 that's true but it also takes away the capability of allowing some gentle family time with it
@@adiemus5 😅
What are the main websites for TLX exterior and performance mods?
Heeltoe probably had everything you need.
Did you use a taller sidewall tire to keep the same overall diameter and speedometer accuracy or keep a low profile tire and smaller overall diameter for extra torque to the ground?
Smaller diameter. Speedo is slightly off
@@BCautosolutions I would do the same too. What size tires did you go with? Did you do the wheels and tires separately or same time as other mods? If separately, any difference on the butt dyno?
@@sports_car_enthusiast 265 35 19. Did them seperately cars acceleration felt the same although it felt lighter driving in general.
@@BCautosolutions Sounds about right. Thanks!
@@sports_car_enthusiast 🙌
would you do an up pipes?
I have them ready to install, just haven’t had the time
does anyone know of a big turbo upgrade option?
There is something small in the works. Stay tuned…
NICE! When you gonna lower it?
It’s lowered 1” with swift springs
@@BCautosolutions Needs more. Lol
What made you go with the tlx type S over the competitors?
New undeveloped platform and Honda product.
My goal is to be comfy with 500 awd hp for a reasonable price. Comparable cars with awd and tech cost $10k more, and their awd is inferior. This engine is overbuilt and with $2k in mods it outperforms those cars. Once custom tuning is unlocked, we will find out how strong the transmission and drivetrain is, but that block is built for more than I plan on. I wouldn’t be surprised if that 10k price differential, invested in mods, makes this car an M4 for the price of an m340i.
It do be chonky tho
I live my life a quarter mile at a time…. and it ain’t in no Honda! 😂
🤣
Did you eventually tint it out
Nope, I have trouble seeing in the rain and at night so fishbowl life it is for me 😅
Any thoughts on the ktuner with the hps intake?
K tuner yes Hps intake no, stock map or stage 1.
We should get a jersey type s meet this summer
@@robdswingingcrypto6228 let’s do it. Sometime in august?
@@BCautosolutions yeah lets get it. also do you have part numbers for the black emblems? none of the sites are showing them other than black chrome
@@robdswingingcrypto6228
08F20-TJB-200C
08F20-TGZ-200A
08F20-TGV-200f
That’s the whole set
But what're the numbers? What was gained?
Went from a 13.3 @ 104 car to a 12.3 @ 112 car on a handicapped stage 1 flash
What mount are you using for your ktuner?
Go on Amazon and look for Ram mounts with the k tuner type attachment
Thank you!@@BCautosolutions
@@HILTONMODE 🫡
How much hp does it push now
Not sure, never dynoed it. Car went 13.4 stock @ 104 mph and now consistently goes 12.3x @ 111-112
Good lord this car without a doubt has the absolute worst looking engine bay 😂
Yeah your right 😅
I own one myself and I have to agree with you 😢
@@carldaley9685 🤣
I feel like trading in my 21 tech package for the 23 type s
Do it, don’t think about it lol
Where can I go to get it modded?
Where are you located?
@@BCautosolutions CT
@@Fabian6980 I’m in jersey, not too bad of a ride 😎
@@BCautosolutions man I just hope people don't try to steal it or get hated on at work for it lol but people gonna hate regardless
@@Fabian6980 Thieves Will be thieves and haters will be haters. At the end of the day just do you and what makes you happy. 🫡
This thing desperately needs a bigger turbo to make decent power. Unfortunately, with poor sales, the aftermarket couldn't care less about this car. Great looking car, not much potential though.
Sales isn’t poor although there’s a shit ton more civic type R which still means the same thing. Poor aftermarket support. It’ll be a painfully slow development 🤣
@@BCautosolutions ... if it's not due to poor sales, I suppose the aftermarket just doesn't feel it's a platform with a lot of potential or the buying clientele are the type to modify their cars. Sad, because I'd go out and buy one tomorrow if they were making decent power thru mods with this car. It really is a looker. Instead, the Integra Type-S seems the way to go to get more power, with the Civic Type-R making 430whp with turbo swap and FBO (and tune obviously). But the Integra is just a bit small for me and ... well, a chick car if we're all being honest. The 3.0T should pretty easily be making upper-400wHP with a turbo swap and FBO if tuning was available, but even Hondata said it wasn't worth their time. I was hoping they'd change their minds, but this late in the game, it doesn't seem like they will.
@@CU08 yeah the integra, and both civic type R both share tons of part so the aftermarket sales volume will be there and will create a much bigger profit margin for all these companies and at the end of the day, it’s all about the Benjamin’s. Tlx just doesn’t have enough of them to have enough of a profit margin and like you said, half of the owners most likely won’t even modify them at all.
what kills this car is it's weight. I wish there was a way to drop at least 300 lbs.
I agree and I’m working on it 🫡
to throw away a 5 years warranty for extra 10-20 whp is not worth it IMO
80 whp from a stage 1 flash but ok.
On my Q50 I ran a JB4 for a couple years with no problem. The car ran mid 12sec 1/4. Then I could pull the jb4 off and take it to the dealer like nothing happened. The problem is it seems like the jb4 doesn’t work as well on the tlx type s as it does on the 3.0 infinity’s. Idk why the tlx doesn’t like them but I never see anyone talk that highly about it on the tlx.
@@Cr125stin sounds about right and seems to have a lot of bugs on the tlx for some reason.
@@BCautosolutionsI have a 2023 tlx type s now. I think I might do a catless secondary down pipe. If the tuners worked with the 2023+ then I’d consider that route too. I’m really happy with the car though. My infinity may have been a little faster in a strait line but this type s would smoke it in the turns. I’d like to do some open track days at a road course with it. It’s definitely more fun to drive than the q50.
@@Cr125stin awesome stuff
65 grand for a honda is wild
Who paid $65k?
@@BCautosolutions That's what it says on google. How much did you pay for it?
@@BCautosolutions The MSRP is $55k, the dealerships gonna stack on an extra $10k. The same thing is happening with the new Type R, MSRP is $45k, and dealer markups make it $65k
@@ImperialImplant 54k was Msrp in 2021 and what I paid for it. You can get these at Msrp all day or even under sticker. People paying 10-20k extra for a car are retarded.
The title come on
What do you mean?