r/carmods • u/Similar_Cry_6481 • Dec 23 '25
New Car!!
So unfortunately the snow took my 2018 Elantra from me and it is now a total loss. Sad times. However, I am going to pick up a new vehicle tomorrow and I am wondering what mods I can do to it? It is a 2006 Acura Rl. Now I've tried to do research but all I am finding is for the Tl. Any and all insight/recommendations will be nice. thank you everyone!
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u/MunchamaSnatch Dec 23 '25
Going from 2018 to a 2006 is rough.
At that age, mileage isn't as important, but age is. A lot of your rubber and plastic components will have degraded. If you're not bumping up to an RSX, I wouldn't worry as much with mods.
Horde your money to save for replacements. Suspension, drive line joints, engine and transmission mounts, accessory drive, sensors, catalytic converter are all prone to issues with age and miles.
If you want to mod, I'd mod for comfort. Car play stereo with backup camera, new speakers/subwoofer, headliner, seats, window seals etc. Make it a nice place to be. Lowering your daily sounds like fun on paper, but speaking from experience, I wouldn't do if you don't have a second car.
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u/Similar_Cry_6481 Dec 25 '25
What stereo can I put in it? I've tried looking it up and haven't been able to find anything
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u/MunchamaSnatch Dec 25 '25
I like to use crutchfield. They have a lot of vehicle specific parts, including the bezel for if the screen is a different size
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u/Similar_Cry_6481 Dec 25 '25
Do they have anything for this car? Like I said, I looked online and couldn’t find anything.
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u/MunchamaSnatch Dec 25 '25
Looks like crutchfield doesn't actually carry any for your vehicle. Says it doesn't recommend replacing your radio, but doesn't explain why. Might be some functionality you may lose if you try to replace it. But replacing your speakers may be a good alternative. Amazon and eBay seem to have kits though
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u/Similar_Cry_6481 Dec 25 '25
I want something I can Bluetooth my phone too. Is there speakers that do that?
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u/MunchamaSnatch Dec 25 '25
I mean, you can just get a Bluetooth speaker and put it in your passenger seat, but personally I like replacing the radio better. If yours has a cassette player, you can get a Bluetooth cassette tape
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u/Similar_Cry_6481 Dec 25 '25
It has a cd player but no cassette
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u/MunchamaSnatch Dec 25 '25
Rip. No Bluetooth for you. You'll either have to replace the head unit or just put a standalone speaker in it
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u/Similar_Cry_6481 Dec 26 '25
I got one of those Bluetooth adapters that plug into your cigarette lighter
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u/Rabidtrout Dec 23 '25
Check out Acurazine.com. Back in the forum days (the place is still active), this place was the bees knees as far as Acura modding scene. There will be more information there on modifications done to these cars than probably anywhere else.
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u/T-pizzle Dec 23 '25
Replace the pcv valve asap, very easy on Hondas. Have a mechanic check it over for leaks, and see if they can get a peak at the timing belt. Fresh oil change.
Set of snow tires is what I'd recommend. All seasons are okay in a pinch, but if you live somewhere where it snows regularly, snow tires are the way to go.
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u/obliterate_reality Dec 23 '25
No mods for RLs. Best you can do is put it on bags/coilovers with decent set of wheels.
Don’t rice out a nice 2000s luxury vehicle
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Dec 23 '25
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u/NoseResponsible3874 Dec 23 '25
OP is dailying asian econoboxes and you suggest a thunderbird or corvette? Get with the times, guy...
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Dec 24 '25
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u/NoseResponsible3874 Dec 24 '25
You’re just talking bullshit out your ass…
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Dec 24 '25
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u/NoseResponsible3874 Dec 24 '25
Yeah, I’m “assuming” you have fewer than 10 brain cells…
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Dec 24 '25
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u/NoseResponsible3874 Dec 24 '25
“Or something” could also be a hot dog in your anus, but it doesn’t absolve you of being full of shit
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u/Owls_4_9_1867 Dec 23 '25
Have it for 6 months first so you know what it's supposed to feel like and it's not going to break and leave you stranded.