Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This 2008 Acura TL Type S build is truly 1 of 1, and thereβs a reason you donβt see more of these around. The FWD luxury underpinnings come through, including torque steer, aheavy nose, and unwillingness to rotate. But as a track build, wit ha gutted interior and performance bits, you get the early 2000s tuner vibe in full and a driving experience that undeniably puts a smile on your face. The question is, is it worth the compromises?
Thanks to @Zygrene for making this review possible!
π Vehicle in This Video:
2008 Acura TL Type S 6MT
3.5L NA V6 SOHC VTEC βJ35A8β 286hp 256lb-ft
~3700 lbs
Mods:
- BC Racing coilovers
- Truhart front upper control arm
- SPC rear camber and toe arms
- Progressive Tech rear sway bar
- Senke 555 lower ball joint
- RV6 strut tower bar
- Brembo brake pads
- PowerStop rear pads
- PowerStop drilled/slotted rotors
- Fastline steel brake lines
- Extended wheel studs
- Enkei RPF1 17x9 +35
- General Max RS Performance tires 255/40/17
- 15mm wheel spacers
- AEM cold air intake
- Mishimoto performance thermostat
- P2R high temp coolant hose
- Aluminum radiator and reservoir
- PLM J-pipe
- Vibrant resonator
- Greddy muffler
- Hydro short shifter cable
- Braum Elite R reclinable bucket seats
- Braum harness bar
- Raemco 6 point harness
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
02:07 Driving Impressions
05:20 Brakes & Coilovers
07:22 Shifter Feel & Legacy
09:25 Final Thoughts
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This 2008 Acura TL Type S build is truly 1 of 1, and thereβs a reason you donβt see more of these around. The FWD luxury underpinnings come through, including torque steer, aheavy nose, and unwillingness to rotate. But as a track build, wit ha gutted interior and performance bits, you get the early 2000s tuner vibe in full and a driving experience that undeniably puts a smile on your face. The question is, is it worth the compromises?
Thanks to @Zygrene for making this review possible!
π Vehicle in This Video:
2008 Acura TL Type S 6MT
3.5L NA V6 SOHC VTEC βJ35A8β 286hp 256lb-ft
~3700 lbs
Mods:
- BC Racing coilovers
- Truhart front upper control arm
- SPC rear camber and toe arms
- Progressive Tech rear sway bar
- Senke 555 lower ball joint
- RV6 strut tower bar
- Brembo brake pads
- PowerStop rear pads
- PowerStop drilled/slotted rotors
- Fastline steel brake lines
- Extended wheel studs
- Enkei RPF1 17x9 +35
- General Max RS Performance tires 255/40/17
- 15mm wheel spacers
- AEM cold air intake
- Mishimoto performance thermostat
- P2R high temp coolant hose
- Aluminum radiator and reservoir
- PLM J-pipe
- Vibrant resonator
- Greddy muffler
- Hydro short shifter cable
- Braum Elite R reclinable bucket seats
- Braum harness bar
- Raemco 6 point harness
π₯ Want Your Car Reviewed? Fill Out the Form: jubbalandcars.com
See how I rank this and other cars here π
π Jubbal & Cars Driving Index: jubbalandcars.com/jcdi
πΉ My POV Filming Gear: kit.co/kevinjubbalmd
My Other YouTube Channels
π©Ί Med School Insiders: youtube.com/medschoolinsiders
π¨ββοΈ Kevin Jubbal, M.D.: youtube.com/kevinjubbalmd
Follow Jubbal & Cars
πΈ Instagram - instagram.com/jubbalandcars
π΅ TikTok - tiktok.com/@jubbalandcars
π X - https://x.com/jubbalandcars
π£οΈ Facebook - facebook.com/jubbalandcars
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
02:07 Driving Impressions
05:20 Brakes & Coilovers
07:22 Shifter Feel & Legacy
09:25 Final Thoughts
#povcarreview #drivingreview #carreview #acuratl
