I really hope this is not a repost, I did searched....

what exactly is the difference between 04~08 TypeS and Non TypeS....

is it possible to put the TypeS muffler tip onto NonTypeS??

 

Dude it's all on wikipedia. Anyways here it goes. The 04-06 never had a Type S version, only a base, which had Brembo brakes in the front if it had a manual transmission. The Type S was made in 07 and 08 and had the larger J35 engine, Brembo brakes, stiffer suspension and all came with everything (all had navigation). The bumper is a tad different and I know that the ATLP exhaust is different for the base and Type S only because of the bumper. I am not sure if you can put the Type S mufflers on a base, but I don't see why not.

 

you need to replace the bumper if you want to use the type s tips in 04-06 TL.

 

07-08 type-S came with a higher output motor, nav and rear-view cam are standard. I believe the tail light are a little bit darker. Of course the rear bumper and exhaust are different also wheel package is different on the type-s. Interior is badged with Type-S on the headrest.

 

The type-S had specific colors, Smoked lenses on the side of the car, Only 2 interior color options tan and or black and silver.

 

Or cut the bumper and put the rear aspec lip kit on for the type-s.

 

you are right that's an option

 

GO for type s your will not regret
i drive a 08 tls and i love it

 

04-06 TL Sport (manual trans 6MT) VS 04-08 Base

- Shorter gears
- Much shorter final drive (40% more torque to the wheels in low gears)
- LSD
- Stiffer springs
- Harder shocks
- Stiffer sway bars
- Lighter
- Dusty dusty front Brembo brakes
- Has a crazy looking oversized alloy spare wheel/tire to clear Brembos.

04-06 TL Sport VS 07-08 TL-S
- As quick or quicker than Type-S with auto
- Better A-spec ground effects option than TL-S (opinion)
- Better looking wheels than TL-S (opinion)

IMO: Get 04-06 TL Sport or 07-08 TLS with manual trans.

BTW: My bone-stock 05 TL Sport can outrun an 09 Auto that is said to have 45-50 more horsepower. The 6MT gearing rocks.

 

Just buy the Type-S