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2005 Acura TL

April 1, 2022 By Gauge Magazine


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Issue
April 2022
Owner
Josh Randall
Ride
Silvie
(2005 Acura TL)
Meaning Behind the Name
I give my cars their names based on their colors. My silver TL is"Silvie". My old gold turbo civic is"Goldie". My blackTSX's name is "Blackie Chan". It's just a thing I do.
Photographer
Chris Gosda

Ride Details

Original Cost
$4500
Build Cost
I've put around $10,000 into Silvie.
What was the inspiration?
I've always loved the 3rd gen TL's ever since they came out back in 2004. I could leave the car stock so it has turned into what it is today. I've built the car the way I wanted and not by what others have done.
How long did it take you to build?
2 years
How long have you been building?
I have been building the car now for about 2 years. It's always a work in progress so I'm sure there will be more to come in the future.
Club Affiliations
None
Your future plans?
Want to get some "Baller" 3pc wheels and maybe be a wrap on the car.

Engine Details

Make
Honda 2005
Cylinders
6
Displacement
3.2L
Engine Mods
Cold Air Intake Carbon Fiber Hydro Dipped Engine Covers
Chrome or polish
Carbon Fiber Hydro Dip

Chassis Details

Drop or lift inches
About a 5" drop when aired out
Front Shocks
Air Force
Rear Shocks
Air Force
Compressor Info
Dual Viair 444c
Airbag Info
ÀirForce Double Bellow Bag Over Struts All The Way Around
Other Mods
Airlift 3p Management

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Aodhan DS05
Rear Wheel Type
Aodhan DS05
Front Wheel Size
18x9.5 +35
Rear Wheel Size
18x9.5 +35
Front Tire Size
235/40/18
Rear Tire Size
235/40/18

Paint Details

Color
Silver
Paint Type
OEM Paint
Graphics By

Body Details

Hood
Carbon Fiber OEM style
Grille
Carbo Fiber Shark Mouth Grille
Bumpers
OEM With Aspec Lips
Wing
Wing Is Built Into The Trunk
Body Mods
Carbon Fiber Fenders Carbon Fiber Hood Carbon Fiber Trunk Carbon Fiber Grille Carbon Fiber Wrapped Roof Carbon Fiber Hydro Dipped Door Handles Carbon Fiber Hydro Dipped Cowl Panel Carbon Fiber Hydro Dipped Wiper Arms Carbon Fiber Window Visors Carbon Fiber Hydro Dipped Custom Built Headlights

Interior Details

Dashboard
Red Dash Overlay With Custom Wrapped Airbag Cover
Steering Wheel
Endlessrpm Custom Red Carbon Fiber OEM Steering Wheel
Console
42pc Carbon Fiber Dash Kit
Head Unit
Stock OEM
Amps
Kicker 1000Watt Amp
Speakers
Kicker Door Speakers And 12" Kicker Comp Sub Woofer
Tint Percent
20%
Upholstery Description
Endlessrpm Red Diamond Stitch Custom Seat Covers
Upholstery Description
Black And Red Carbon Fiber Vinyl Wrapped Headliner And Pillers

“Silvie”

2005 Acura TL

The 2005 Acura TL is a sleek, sporty sedan that has caught the eye of car enthusiasts everywhere. One such enthusiast is Josh Randall, who has taken his TL to the next level with his customized build. In this article, we will take a closer look at Josh’s ride, which he has dubbed “Silvie.”

When Josh purchased his 2005 Acura TL, he knew right away that he wanted to make some modifications to make it his own. He had always loved the 3rd gen TL’s, and he wanted to build the car the way he wanted it, not just by following what others had done.

One of the first modifications on the Josh made to his 2005 Acura TL Silvie was the engine. He added a cold air intake and hydro dipped the engine covers with a carbon fiber design for a unique touch. The chassis received a 5″ drop when aired out, with Air Force shocks in both the front and rear. Dual Viair 444c compressors and ÀirForce double bellow bags over struts provide a smooth ride, while Airlift 3p management ensures that the car’s stance is always on point.

The wheels are Aodhan DS05, with a front size of 18×9.5 +35 and a rear size of 18×9.5 +35. The tires are 235/40/18 all around, and the entire setup is flush with the fenders for a clean look.

The paint on the 2005 Acura TL Silvie is the original OEM silver, but Josh has added a number of carbon fiber body mods to give the car a unique and aggressive look. These include the hood, trunk, fenders, grille, door handles, cowl panel, wiper arms, and window visors, all hydro dipped in carbon fiber. The roof is also wrapped in carbon fiber for a two-tone effect.

Inside, the dashboard has a red dash overlay with a custom-wrapped airbag cover, and the steering wheel is an Endlessrpm custom red carbon fiber OEM design. The console has a 42-piece carbon fiber dash kit, and the head unit is the stock OEM system. Kicker door speakers and a 12″ Kicker Comp subwoofer provide the tunes, while the tinted windows give Silvie an air of mystery.

One of the most striking interior features of  his 2005 Acura TL Silvie is the red diamond stitch custom seat covers, which contrast beautifully with the black and red carbon fiber vinyl-wrapped headliner and pillars.

Looking to the future, Josh has his sights set on some “baller” 3-piece wheels and possibly a wrap for the car. But for now, he is content to keep tweaking and improving Silvie as he sees fit. With its unique blend of style and performance, Silvie is a testament to Josh’s dedication to his craft and his passion for the Acura TL.

Owned by: Josh Randall

Photos by: Chris Gosda


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Filed Under: April 2022, Features Tagged With: 2005 Acura TL, 3rd gen TL, air suspension, Aodhan wheels, car enthusiast, car modification, carbon fiber, Carbon Fiber fenders, Carbon Fiber grille, Carbon Fiber hood, Carbon Fiber trunk, Cold Air Intake, custom build, custom headlights, Hydro Dipped engine covers, Kicker audio, OEM paint, Red Diamond Stitch upholstery


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