cu2 mods

[MR_LATE]

everytime i go to that website, i jizz my pants,, jus sayn

[I CU2]

In Soviet Russia, car mods you.

[1six8]

Jackson Racing Supercharger for the 2009+ Honda Accord CU2.

http://s11.radikal.ru/i184/1107/d0/2336aa451bd6.jpg


http://youtu.be/GGTve1QygaQ

http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showthread.php?p=13093637

for MT 2.4L i4 engine: just under 50kw gain with air intake

for AT 2.4L i4 engine: just under 30kw gain with air intake

[1six8]

installed JDM Type S Steering Wheel Shift Pedals.

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/7229/img1297a.jpg http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/2713/img1296vx.jpg

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/6157/img1295zw.jpg http://img807.imageshack.us/img807/417/img1294t.jpg

[MR_LATE]

installed JDM Type S Steering Wheel Shift Pedals.

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/7229/img1297a.jpg http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/2713/img1296vx.jpg

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/6157/img1295zw.jpg http://img807.imageshack.us/img807/417/img1294t.jpg
wow u drive auto then?and i rember seeing the super charger for 2.5K somewhere. i wonder how long the engine would last with it on

and i saw a really nice odyssey with this on it today http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/H-Honda-badge-emblem-decal-Civic-Accord-Black-Carbon-R-/250536014453?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a551c3275

and ICU2,, nicely said

[inflyt247]

I love the look of those paddle shifts, wish they came standard with the Aussie model.

[I CU2]

How do you actually use the shifters :o

[inflyt247]

If you're in drive, click the paddles down/up and it will do just that. Once it senses you're driving normally it will go back to auto.

However, shift into [s] mode and it's just like a clutch less manual.. Although I haven't used that mode much just yet....

[I CU2]

I shifted down once and the car went instantly slower and was totally like wtffffffff.

[Fredoops]

I shifted down once and the car went instantly slower and was totally like wtffffffff.
of course it does... it IS a lower gear after all.

Shift down the give more gas.

[CU2 Euro 09]

I shifted down once and the car went instantly slower and was totally like wtffffffff.

Have you driven a car before??

[I CU2]

Once I drove a bumper car, does that count :o

[CU2 Euro 09]

too bad it didn't have paddle shifters :p

[denot]

Back when I was still driving the CU2, I always use my paddleshift. love them especially when taking over a car. :)

[euRo_noob]

Is anyone interested in buying a brand new genuine Modulo front bumper? Please let me know.

Edit: Honda is currently having a sale on the full Modulo kit for $2,799. This includes the front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper, spoiler and sports grille. I'm after the rear bumper + side skirts only thus I'm asking if anyone needs the rest so we can split it. Sale ends real soon.

[I CU2]

How much is the bumper?

[euRo_noob]

They're only selling the kit as a whole... if we're after seperate parts, it's just normal prices :( I asked how much it'd be for the rear bumper + side skirt and he said $1,400. Also, if you were interested, I'd think about buying the whole kit then just parting out that front bumper for you and I'd keep the rest/sell the sports grille and spoiler.

[I CU2]

Wouldn't the colours be different then :o

[euRo_noob]

Could ask for different part colors o-o... Maybe

[I CU2]

How much would you be willing to let the front bumper go for then if you bought the set and split :p.

[Adrian128]

engine oil...not petrol
wat do you think happens during a service? a honda mechanic takes apart your engine, gives it an overhaul, then reassembles the parts and runs a full performance diagnostic on it?

its mostly just oil change, filter change. check engine doesnt assplode, brakes work/arent worn/are worn so they can upsell you etc

While I can do the servicing on my car myself, which I've done on many occasions on previous cars, and can even do a more thorough job, the fact remains that I am neither a qualified, nor authorized "service centre" and would therefore fcuk up my warranty, not to mention lose out on any potential resale value by not having a service booklet stamped by dealers or authorized service centres. Sad but true.

[furythree]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrQdi9UCm0s&feature=related
woot euro won

cant believe those russian dudes got a supercharger and didnt upgrade rims

[MR_LATE]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!hot damn!!

[Fredoops]

In Soviet Russia........

[I CU2]

Car drives you.

[Adrian128]

cant believe those russian dudes got a supercharger and didnt upgrade rims

Maybe he didn't think there was a need to change the wheels..IMO, 80%(maybe more) of people who change wheels are just really doing it for looks, and are actually going backwards.

[euRo_noob]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrQdi9UCm0s&feature=related
woot euro won

cant believe those russian dudes got a supercharger and didnt upgrade rims

Are you talking about the white Euro? If so, he does have rims. ADVAN RZ's or RZ-D's, I forgot.

[denot]

hmmm 300kw euro eh? Sounds monstrous... Also, it took of first before the evos... :p

[TonyFunk]

Is anyone interested in buying a brand new genuine Modulo front bumper? Please let me know.

Edit: Honda is currently having a sale on the full Modulo kit for $2,799. This includes the front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper, spoiler and sports grille. I'm after the rear bumper + side skirts only thus I'm asking if anyone needs the rest so we can split it. Sale ends real soon.

Hi, I'm interested in fitting the Modulo kit to my car.

May I ask who offered you the price of $2,799 for the kit?

I want the front and rear bumpers + side skirts, but without the wing spoiler (I prefer the Ducktail version).

I sent an enquiry through to the dealer, and got this response:


"In regards to a Modulo kit for your 2010 Accord Euro in Volcano Grey:

"Honda only offers it as a kit (Front & Rear Aero Bar, Sports Grille, Side Skirts and Wing type boot spoiler) and don’t allow us to change the style of the boot spoiler
The price of Parts is $3580, in the kit form.

"If you would like the Duck Tail type Spoiler we would have to buy everything individually which would greatly increase the cost of parts to $4284.

"The labour to Fit these items would be 6 hours at $132 per hour for a total of $792.

"Thank you for your enquiry."


Does anyone know what's the best way to go when buying the Modulo accessories, and then having them fitted?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.


Cheers,

Tony.

[euRo_noob]

Pm'd.

[MR_LATE]

5k for a kit ...wtf

[Fredoops]

5k for a kit ...wtf
It's from the stealership, you surprised?

[denot]

Guys, keep your buying and selling stuff to the For Sale thread or PM...

and yeah if you buy the kit after you got the car, then the dealer usually jack up the price

[MR_LATE]

so i had a fifty dollar bonus at work this week and instantly bought these
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2x-T20-Cree-Q5-High-Power-7W-Back-up-LED-Reverse-Light-/220820427882?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3369ec546a
man, expenses expand to meet the available income =.=

[furythree]

tell me how they are
if theyre good ill get some too
cree is an awesome brand...i shudve got my dad to bring them back for me from china, prolly cost like $10

also, anyone still remember that bulk purchase Pollen filter deal on ebay? 10 for the price of 1 at the stealership lol

still in for split purchase when someone finds the link (post link here, PM for split purchase to keep this thread on topic) i dont have the item model number to do a search.

i dont think ive changed my filter since i got the car lolz

[I CU2]

The Auto Sports Pedals are only $10 bid at the moment!!

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2009-ACCORD-EURO-SPORTS-PEDALS-/280722382848?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item415c5ba000#shId

I would buy it but I already bought a set -.-

[furythree]

why wud any1 pay 99 +15 for them....u can get them for $80...

[mugen_86]

STREET MEET & GREET @ GROUND ZERO TINT "EVERYONE IS WELCOME"
Location: GROUND ZERO TINT 6/47 THIRD AVE BLACKTOWN
Time: ‎11:00AM Sunday, August 28th

[I CU2]

why wud any1 pay 99 +15 for them....u can get them for $80...

Do you know where to get cheap OEM parts?

Can you pm me the place to buy?

[Sambo73]

why wud any1 pay 99 +15 for them....u can get them for $80...

I checked 2 dealers here in Brissy and both told me they would be $200 + GST!!!

[euRo_noob]

furythree has his connections? :(

[I CU2]

Share fury pl0x

[1six8]

I checked 2 dealers here in Brissy and both told me they would be $200 + GST!!!

purchased minetogeteher with speaker ring silver trim set both for $150 ... (normally $230 for the pedals and $140 for the silver trim speaker set)

purchased the sports steering wheel and sports gear selector know for $300. (normally $500-600 for the wheel and $180 for the knob)

installed all myself free of charge...with free help from my honda dealer fren...in melbourne..

[Sambo73]

purchased minetogeteher with speaker ring silver trim set both for $150 ... (normally $230 for the pedals and $140 for the silver trim speaker set)

purchased the sports steering wheel and sports gear selector know for $300. (normally $500-600 for the wheel and $180 for the knob)

installed all myself free of charge...with free help from my honda dealer fren...in melbourne..

That $200 + GST was parts only!!! Its good to have a contact in a Honda Parts!!!

Would like a set of Speaker rings but the price here in Brisbane way to much.

[I CU2]

What do speaker rings look like? Pictures please :)

[MR_LATE]

What do speaker rings look like? Pictures please :)
http://euro.honda.com.au/optional-extras.aspx

[Sambo73]

Does any one know a place where I can get the speaker rings at a good price???

[I CU2]

Yeah, I can't tell the difference in that picture?

Doesn't the euro already come with a silver speaker surround?

What's with the interior panel set as well, looks the same as the silver trim in the car?

[MR_LATE]

guys,,, ^this guys got a luxury so,,, it doesnt even count

[I CU2]

Oh wait, mine doesn't have rings.

I don't notice these things o.o

[inflyt247]

Hey guys, I posed this in the "No Cu2's In Aust?" thread but I think I'll probably get a better response here... Thanks in advance!



I'm still in two minds of what to do. The only thing I would want to do is put some 20's on it and lower it slightly so it won't look like a 4x4 if I do put rims on it.

I don't really know much about the lowering of cars so I thought I would ask some advice before I go any further (maybe I should post this in the Cu2 mods thread??). As I said I don't wanna slam it, just a modest drop to make it look better with 20's on it. Can I lower it just using Pedders springs all round? My Lancer is was dropped just using Pedders springs all round and it had no problems at all, and the ride was still pretty good. Any advice would be great.


Is there anything else I should know bout lowering a cu2 on 20's?

[1six8]

Hey guys, I posed this in the "No Cu2's In Aust?" thread but I think I'll probably get a better response here... Thanks in advance!



Is there anything else I should know bout lowering a cu2 on 20's?

think the main worries are speedo and camber issues...

[inflyt247]

Any thing that could be done bout both?

I assume the speedo would read slightly slower than?

[1six8]

Any thing that could be done bout both?

I assume the speedo would read slightly slower than?

well...camber issues can be fixed by camber kit and the costs adds up.

i dont think it is just a bit slower...from what i know 19" rims would be the appropriate maximum size as the speedo reading seems to be almost spot on...say reading of 99km/h when driving at 100km/h as opposed to 96km/h read out when driving 100km/h...not exactly sure but it is there abouts.

plus by lowering and having camber issues would wear out ur tyres sooner than normally would...plus the cost to replace a single tyre is approximately low $400 per tyre....it adds up...plus found out that the prices of tyres have just gone up recently when i had to change all 4 of my tyres after 3 years...

got mine on teins ss damper kit with edfc kit with the front and rear lowered 15mm and 10mm respectively...anymore than that and camber would start to become a issue....and i am still running the standard lux rims with one finger gap on front and rear.

if you can get coilovers that would better than just springs depending on how long u gonna keep the car lowered plus gives u flexibility to adjust the height and damper depending on ur situation...

[inflyt247]

I just got the car so I plan on keeping it for a few years yet.

What are some decent coil over brands to look at? I'm not the sort of guy to go sourcing parts and that, I'd rather line it up at a work shop, tell them what I want and let them do there thing. Just like to research so I know a little bit of what I'm talking about first.

I'm not looking at going all out lowering it and slam the car, but I don't want to do it half assed either. How easy is it to adjust the height of coil overs?

[1six8]

I just got the car so I plan on keeping it for a few years yet.

What are some decent coil over brands to look at? I'm not the sort of guy to go sourcing parts and that, I'd rather line it up at a work shop, tell them what I want and let them do there thing. Just like to research so I know a little bit of what I'm talking about first.

I'm not looking at going all out lowering it and slam the car, but I don't want to do it half assed either. How easy is it to adjust the height of coil overs?

i initially looked at the modulo suspension and spring kit as well as the mugen ones but they were just shockes and springs set and did not offer flexibility plus the cost of them are not that justifiable compared to coilovers in regards to the price of buying them...
but the costs of installing them are cheaper than coilovers as you would expect coilovers need a bit of testing and setting up to get to work how u want it...

there are few...teins...bc...and a few others which i am not too sure if they make them or not for the cu2. plus with the high dollar late last year, a full tein ss damper kit itself shipped from the usa would be around the $1400 mark shipped. as i had the edfc kit installed with my teins coilovers, the process and setup took longer and was bit more tedious and costed more than just the coilovers installation. And the price varies...had mine corner tuned, setup by a track specialist and someone who knew their stuff and did it properly. and i can tell u it was not cheap...but worth it.

adjusting would dependign on how much u are adjusting it...5mm toreance is fine without any need to do a balance and alignemnt test. 10mm or more you would as camber issues will come into play and few other factors...to adjust it properly would be ideally done at the same place that isntalled ur coilovers but would not take long at all...

plus with springs only u may find that ur car is lower but still feels bit bouyant especially when driving through dips in roads and similar situations...

i think there is one or two members who have 20"rims on their cu2s and a few who have also the teins ss damper coilovers... and some who have just went with the springs options...

1 finger gap would be decent enough for lowering...

if u decide to use teins...speak to a company called fulcrum in your local state area and they would be able direct u to a authorised reputable installer and just a note the installation would be under warranty. if u buy the parts locally, then the parts and installation are fully covered with warranty. but if u buy the parts say from the USA, then the only thing covered is the installation....just a piece of mind if something goes wrong...

[furythree]

get teins like everyone else
the price and quality is second tonone.
go to ebay then ask sellers for a better deal esp on shippping

u can go for the coilovers or just springs like me.



im considering19''s but hard to get wheels that size, ad speedo issues.
i think 20s on a euro is excessive, but neccessary if you lower your cari got a kiton mine so have serious height issues lol


is there a way to calculate the speedo diffwith biggerwheels?

[Rudy]

get teins like everyone else
the price and quality is second tonone.
go to ebay then ask sellers for a better deal esp on shippping

u can go for the coilovers or just springs like me.



im considering19''s but hard to get wheels that size, ad speedo issues.
i think 20s on a euro is excessive, but neccessary if you lower your cari got a kiton mine so have serious height issues lol


is there a way to calculate the speedo diffwith biggerwheels?



http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

the tyre size is the determing factor , so having 19 rims doesn't make a difference when talking about speedo issues, other than that tyre sizes that closely match stock diameter tyres may be more rare in 19 and quite expensive.

You could choose from any of 225/40/19, 235/40/19, 245/35/19, or 245/40/19 all being well within tolerance. Not sure the 245/35 would match the 98 load rating though.

[inflyt247]

Thanks for the info guys. Gives me something to think bout...

Didn't think there would be so many issues/things to consider lowering a car on bigger rims though.

[Adrian128]

Thanks for the info guys. Gives me something to think bout...

Didn't think there would be so many issues/things to consider lowering a car on bigger rims though.

There aren't many issues really.. as long as you're realistic and do your research... at the end of the day there are really only 2 issues to consider.. safety and legality.

[MR_LATE]

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g400/mr_late1/329056_10150356734360127_559655126_9748162_5721235 _o.jpg

left one is the led right is 7 watt cree led, u can see the left one shimmering and right one's power level is over 9000!!
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g400/mr_late1/336778_10150357811485127_559655126_9756830_8124266 _o.jpg
reflection off my shirt made photo darker than it was
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g400/mr_late1/334737_10150357810290127_559655126_9756775_4646593 _o.jpg
didnt really reflect
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g400/mr_late1/329074_10150357810685127_559655126_9756792_6636714 _o.jpg



the left looks the best cus its the purpley white xenon colour but as brightnest goes.. the cree wins hand down. its like having to torches at the back of the car :D

[Adrian128]

the middle looks the best cus its the purpley white xenon colour but as brightnest goes.. the cree wins and omg, its so nice to look at

I don't know whether to laugh or cry that you're so excited about friggin lights...:rolleyes:

[MR_LATE]

do what u want

[Dilan]

I bought these bad boys (10Watts)for the front turn lights. I might have bought the wrong bulbs though (forgot to check if 7440 is the correct bulb. Planning to put them in after I clear my headlights in a couple of weeks.

Edit - I couldn't wait, plugged them into the rear indicators and they work perfectly! So assume the front will work.

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[MKI4EVA]

Hi Guys,

what tyres are ppl choosing? Have to order new tyre soon.

Happy with the stockas as they've done well on st and track.

[MR_LATE]

Hi Guys,

what tyres are ppl choosing? Have to order new tyre soon.

Happy with the stockas as they've done well on st and track.

yeah would also like to know, either getting stciky tyres or rims with tyres,

[MR_LATE]

I bought these bad boys (10Watts)for the front turn lights. I might have bought the wrong bulbs though (forgot to check if 7440 is the correct bulb. Planning to put them in after I clear my headlights in a couple of weeks.

Edit - I couldn't wait, plugged them into the rear indicators and they work perfectly! So assume the front will work.

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reckong u can show us with it on?

[1six8]

thought this might be useful for those who are thinking of removing the amber bit on their headlights, got my headlight lens removed from the housing at a place that specialises in headlight repairs in Melbourne metro area.

Since I replaced my headlights with the UK clear indictor ones, thought I give it ago as I was not game enough to do it myself plus didnt have an oven big enough.

The place is called Headlight & Heaters in Abbottsford, VIC. Costs $40 exc GST to do one of the headlights, that is to REMOVE THE CLEAR LENS ONLY and $75 excl GST to RESEAL IT PROPERLY WITHOUT ANY ISSUES PLUS WARRANTY ON THE WORKMANSHIP should anything go wrong.

So far only took the lens off as was planning to do few retrofit mods to the headlight and few other things. Atm, took apart fully only one of the headlights and if time permits and what I can source then only I will put it back together.

Just thought might be useful for those in VIC who are planning to do this mod.

[Dilan]

reckong u can show us with it on?

I'll try get some photos up tomorrow! Flat out cramming for a mid semester exam at the moment.

1six8
cheers for that. I actually got the details of that mob of another member here...gave them a call and they said bring the headlights down. Just waiting for a box of goodies that I ordered from Heel and Toe to arrive before I start ripping the front bumper off and take the lights off.

[1six8]

I'll try get some photos up tomorrow! Flat out cramming for a mid semester exam at the moment.

1six8
cheers for that. I actually got the details of that mob of another member here...gave them a call and they said bring the headlights down. Just waiting for a box of goodies that I ordered from Heel and Toe to arrive before I start ripping the front bumper off and take the lights off.

yeah...i remember giving the details to euro_noob recently....planning to retrofit bixenon morimoto projectors for starters and possibly few more other things which I have quite decided to do yet...

[furythree]

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g400/mr_late1/329056_10150356734360127_559655126_9748162_5721235 _o.jpg

left one is the led right is 7 watt cree led, u can see the left one shimmering and right one's power level is over 9000!!
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g400/mr_late1/336778_10150357811485127_559655126_9756830_8124266 _o.jpg


the left looks the best cus its the purpley white xenon colour but as brightnest goes.. the cree wins hand down. its like having to torches at the back of the car :D

so what is the middle one? which one is stock? where do u get the left one from? i want purply for Parkers!
also...get rid of the apple sticker plz.....


http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

the tyre size is the determing factor , so having 19 rims doesn't make a difference when talking about speedo issues, other than that tyre sizes that closely match stock diameter tyres may be more rare in 19 and quite expensive.

You could choose from any of 225/40/19, 235/40/19, 245/35/19, or 245/40/19 all being well within tolerance. Not sure the 245/35 would match the 98 load rating though.

hmm so i have to worry about, odo, tyre diameter, rim size, offset, width, and now this load rating thing too? did i miss anything?
wats the load rating?

[I CU2]

O.M.G, How much did the number plates set you back!?!?!

[euRo_noob]

yeah...i remember giving the details to euro_noob recently....planning to retrofit bixenon morimoto projectors for starters and possibly few more other things which I have quite decided to do yet...

Yeah, I passed it on it to him since he was interested! I still can't afford to do my lights hahah. Exhaust firstttt.

[MR_LATE]

lol..but i like my apple sticker, the left one was the first led i had for reverse but became yellow compared to the middle one.. stocks bulbs are just t20w

plates cost two thousand three hundred dollars

[I CU2]

You can afford 2.3K number plates :X

[MR_LATE]

You can afford 2.3K number plates :X
and u can afford a cu2 lux

[I CU2]

and u can afford a cu2 lux

You could have upgraded to the lux if you didn't buy the number plates ;l

[Rudy]

hmm so i have to worry about, odo, tyre diameter, rim size, offset, width, and now this load rating thing too? did i miss anything?
wats the load rating?

Yeh you have to worry about all that and load rating. Load rating is how much weight each tyre can support and it has to be equal or greater to the rating of the tyres your car came with (the 235/45/18 on lux rims have 98). This is all about staying technically legal. You won't compromise safety or anything if you go to 93-94.

[furythree]

do cops have some magical tool to measure load rating when they pull u over or something

is there a way to calculate how much odo is affected with different overall wheel sizes?

like 2 pi r and some rotational velocity formular or something?

[Rudy]

do cops have some magical tool to measure load rating when they pull u over or something

is there a way to calculate how much odo is affected with different overall wheel sizes?

like 2 pi r and some rotational velocity formular or something?


Well its one of the easiest things for cops to check if they are looking for a reason to get u. The load rating the car came with is always shown on the door jam or near there and the current load rating you have is shown on the tyres themselves.

Easy way to calculate speedo diff is use this tool...

http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

[I CU2]

Is there a DIY guide here on how to change the foglights with pictures?

[MR_LATE]

Is there a DIY guide here on how to change the foglights with pictures?

to what? and refer to ur manaul

[I CU2]

to what? and refer to ur manaul

I want some real pictures though :(

[MKI4EVA]

Anyone out there on more than 45Kkm on stock lux tyres?

[MR_LATE]

Anyone out there on more than 45Kkm on stock lux tyres?

what are the stock lux tyres?

[I CU2]

Michelin Primacy HP - $450 a corner ;l

[MR_LATE]

they low pros?

hehe
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2009-2011-ACURA-TSX-LED-CCFL-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHTS-R8-/200642009703?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eb7321a67
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/8-HD-Car-DVD-Player-GPS-Navigation-Acura-TSX-2009-/280667064741?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item41590f89a5

[Dilan]

They would have the wrong cutoff wouldnt they (the headlights)?

[I CU2]

They would have the wrong cutoff wouldnt they (the headlights)?

Nope. Don't get them unless you are uber cool and don't need to see the road at night and wanna glare everyone else.

Or you can change them with your projectors lenses.

[MKI4EVA]

Michelin Primacy HP - $450 a corner ;l

holly fark..........lol.

Brings new meaning to being "OEM baller"..........

Dam.......they are pretty good though. I regularly went to OP, have been to two wakefield days and will still managed to get 40,000 out of them. I'm sure potenza's wont last as long and grip would have gone off alot earlier overall..

[euRo_noob]

Does anyone know how much we're supposed to pump our tyres up to? I have stock 18" lux rims/wheels? Or do you actually need me to tell you what tyres I have? They're Michelin but not sure exactly what..

[I CU2]

All Euro Lux+ run French made Michilan Primacy HP's, not sure about the psi though.

[Fredoops]

Id just use Conti's or Falkens on them.... $450 per corner is Goodyear Eagle F1 money....

[natnat]

Michelin Primacy HP - $450 a corner ;l

Tempe Tyres do it for $350 each. 235 45 18.

but need to double check if what they stock is made in France.

i had 17" michelin ps3 made in Thailand, a mate 18" ps3's were made in Hungary.

my spare 18" michelin pilot super sport's are made in USA.

bought 18" michelin pilot sport 2 back in april'11 and they were made in Brazil.

my old mk6 golf 118tsi 16" michelin energy's were made in Germany.

i think i'm addicted to michelins.... :p

[natnat]

Does anyone know how much we're supposed to pump our tyres up to? I have stock 18" lux rims/wheels? Or do you actually need me to tell you what tyres I have? They're Michelin but not sure exactly what..


All Euro Lux+ run French made Michilan Primacy HP's, not sure about the psi though.

the tyre placard says 33psi for light load, 36psi for heavy load i think.

but i run 36psi. 33psi is very comfy though...

[euRo_noob]

the tyre placard says 33psi for light load, 36psi for heavy load i think.

but i run 36psi. 33psi is very comfy though...

Thanks nat. I wanna run the highest possible psi for the tyres.

[MR_LATE]

does low profiles run really high psi?

[trism]

Only a few psi higher than normal. Its not like you've gotta run 50psi.

[natnat]

does low profiles run really high psi?

if you love your rims, run it 36psi or higher.

if you're happy to buckle them when you hit small potholes, 32psi will help you :p

[MR_LATE]

wat is a good psi when it says 50 psi on tyres?

[natnat]

wat is a good psi when it says 50 psi on tyres?

read the tyre placard. it's on every vehicle sold in Australia.

[chunsa]

Has anyone done this mod - throttle body coolant bypass?

"Coolant heats up the throttle body, making the air entering the engine hotter. No coolant entering the throttle body makes it cooler, the colder the air traveling into the engine the better your engine performs. "


http://throwdownperformance.com/images/CoolantByPass.JPG

Source: http://tsx.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=809262

Also considering resonator delete too but not sure if it has any benefits besides "sound" and a bit of weight reduction LOL

[furythree]

ohh ive seen that mod apperently its easy and effective...excepti didnt understand the instructions personally



we shud just have a meet an help each other do it and other simple mods lol

[MR_LATE]

I would like to try this but it wud void my warranty :( but it just sounds so much healthier for my baby :(

also.. what u guys reckon of these..
http://www.wheelworx.com.au/stock_wheels/Breyton/Breyton_Large/Breyton_Race_GTS_Matte_Grey.jpg
http://www.wheelworx.com.au/stock_wheels/Victor/lemans_black_reg_pop_white.jpg

[gReY-oNe]

http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

the tyre size is the determing factor , so having 19 rims doesn't make a difference when talking about speedo issues, other than that tyre sizes that closely match stock diameter tyres may be more rare in 19 and quite expensive.

You could choose from any of 225/40/19, 235/40/19, 245/35/19, or 245/40/19 all being well within tolerance. Not sure the 245/35 would match the 98 load rating though.

what size rims we talking about? 19x8? and what offset for the cu2?

thinking about getting ss coilover and camber kit..

also netto neo gen tires any good?

thanks

[gReY-oNe]

I would like to try this but it wud void my warranty :( but it just sounds so much healthier for my baby :(

also.. what u guys reckon of these..
http://www.wheelworx.com.au/stock_wheels/Breyton/Breyton_Large/Breyton_Race_GTS_Matte_Grey.jpg
http://www.wheelworx.com.au/stock_wheels/Victor/lemans_black_reg_pop_white.jpg


how much are they?

im looking for nice rims for my car too..

[MR_LATE]

ive called, wheel worx in south australia, theyll get back to me on monday....so far these rims i reckon would really suit my style. be a bitch to clean tho,

[furythree]

i like the matte grey ones
its a style thats copied by bbs mugen and a whole bunch of others. but have yet to see an affordable set lolz

[MR_LATE]

i like the matte grey ones
its a style thats copied by bbs mugen and a whole bunch of others. but have yet to see an affordable set lolz

mm matt grey or black... ebay have breyton rims. fugly rims for 5000$ so well see what happens :P

[TurBIce]

anyone familiar with Advanced Keys?
or any other brand thats keyless / push start ?

link http://www.advancedkeys.com/Prod_AK103B.html

[buddah51au]

Id just use Conti's or Falkens on them.... $450 per corner is Goodyear Eagle F1 money....

I got 4 of the just released Goodyear F1 Directionals last week for $1,114.00 fitted & balanced. (Goodyear have a special on at the moment - buy 4 & pay for 3) 235/45x18 98 load rating. as for pressure i would suggest 36 - 38 PSI

http://www.goodyear.com.au/dotCMS/TyreDetailAction?website=GYR&websegmentcode=PASSENGER&websegmentcode2=&mtpcode=00832&from=nPerPage

[Fredoops]

I got 4 of the just released Goodyear F1 Directionals last week for $1,114.00 fitted & balanced. (Goodyear have a special on at the moment - buy 4 & pay for 3) 235/45x18 98 load rating. as for pressure i would suggest 36 - 38 PSI

Yep? Eagle F1's are some of the beat tyres out there at the moment, corvette used eagle f1s

[furythree]

man been seeing so many new 2012 cu2s on the road
so jealous

[MR_LATE]

man been seeing so many new 2012 cu2s on the road
so jealous
really?. am i the only one that dont like them?

[I CU2]

really?. am i the only one that dont like them?

You don't like them at all?

[buddah51au]

really?. am i the only one that dont like them?

I don't understand what you don't like, pls explain

[buddah51au]

really?. am i the only one that dont like them?

Can you please explain what you dont like, I think the front looks just a little cleaner, the interior upgrades are an improvement, the base model alloys look better with the pale Graphite colour. Should have mine late this week

[MR_LATE]

ok yea the wheels looks better and the extra stuff u get like auto lights and bluetooth and usb is good, head lights are nicer(but i wouldnt go 'wow') and the blue strip isnt even a DRL (to me "whats the point?").

the chrome on the boot, to me is real tacky, like a subaru impreza MY11, holden epica, holden barina.
i dont know why they smoked red the rear lights. seriously. WHY?

When I see a euro passing me I always think "drools" but when I see a facelift one I'm just like 'mehh'

each to their own. It just feels as if they dd the facelift just for a facelift and it was a 'good enough' situation.

Also, its not that i hate it. There is just nothing that tickles my fancy (if that makes sense)


*off topic* saw a facelift euro at sunny bank with a flat tyre and gunned down with bird poo the other day, how could u leave the poor thing like that :(

[I CU2]

Chrome on the boot contrasts excellently against a darker colour like the black Euros. IMO, it looks superb on the black, really sets it off. I do like the Euro Luxury's bi-xenon headlights *drools*, though I agree with you with the pink tint to the rear lights.

[buddah51au]

Chrome on the boot is not just tacked on, i checked. The rear lights look good on white, i tend to think they will spoil darker colours.

The complete interior trim is different (seems better quality) on the base model

[I CU2]

Chrome on the boot is not just tacked on, i checked.

He meant tacky, though I quite like it :)

[ryaan]

i dont like the new front bumper.. it makes the car look pussy / less agressive.. the pre facelifts way more agressive, but the rest of my12 seems good... oh and yes i saw the lux headlights the other day.. it looks like theres something missing.. the nav lux headlights craps all over it.. even tho theres no drls :(

[I CU2]

Lol, the orange indicator plastic is missing ;l. I like the front bumper, not so much the grille.

[MR_LATE]

i dont like the shape/housing of the fog lights, its smoother but not aggressive, pre-FL is non smooth and bulky, honda could do better with there fog lights ...i havent seen the euro inside personally, ill check it out on the 11th

[denot]

Personally i like the new front bumper, just hate the new grill. New bumper + old grill prob the best :)

[Fredoops]

Personally i like the new front bumper, just hate the new grill. New bumper + old grill prob the best :)

agreed!

Modulo grille + new bumper =win

[I CU2]

Too bad the modulo grille doesn't fit on the new bumper.

[denot]

Too bad the modulo grille doesn't fit on the new bumper.

Really? So u have to purchase the modulo sports grill + modulo bumper?

[I CU2]

Really? So u have to purchase the modulo sports grill + modulo bumper?

Yeah, the modulo kit wasn't updated for the 2012 shape. So in the end your front will look like the pre-facelift with the exception of the headlights.

[euRo_noob]

Hey guys,

Sorry, I know rims and wheels have been discussed many times before as I've been following this thread since 12x pages but back then, I didn't really pay attention to the specs as I didn't know much (I still don't, therefore the questioning). But if I search, there are just too many results and I want a more refined/specific answer.

Anyways, I wanted to know what would be the 'best' rims specs for 19". I want a flush look, my car is sort of low. Picture for reference:
http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/9468/img1231qa.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/560/img1231qa.jpg/)

I've been told to go 19x8.5 + 38 front and +35 in the rear. I know of a guy, running 19x9.5 +45 all round but I want to go a lower offset. What would be the lowest possible offset I could go? And should I just stick to a certain width all round or could I go more wide in the rears?

I've already gotten my front guards rolled as they were rubbing/cutting my tyres.

Any help is appreciated, thanks guys.

Edit: Also guys, what is the difference between the sizes of progress RSB's? 19mm and 22mm? What would be for our cars?

[Kwangstuhhh]

Hey guys,

Sorry, I know rims and wheels have been discussed many times before as I've been following this thread since 12x pages but back then, I didn't really pay attention to the specs as I didn't know much (I still don't, therefore the questioning). But if I search, there are just too many results and I want a more refined/specific answer.

Anyways, I wanted to know what would be the 'best' rims specs for 19". I want a flush look, my car is sort of low. Picture for reference:
http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/9468/img1231qa.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/560/img1231qa.jpg/)

I've been told to go 19x8.5 + 38 front and +35 in the rear. I know of a guy, running 19x9.5 +45 all round but I want to go a lower offset. What would be the lowest possible offset I could go? And should I just stick to a certain width all round or could I go more wide in the rears?

I've already gotten my front guards rolled as they were rubbing/cutting my tyres.

Any help is appreciated, thanks guys.

Edit: Also guys, what is the difference between the sizes of progress RSB's? 19mm and 22mm? What would be for our cars?
This is unrelated but how did installing the Badges and Spoiler etc... go mate?? :D

[euRo_noob]

Hahah all good. Everything was fine. I just snapped off the two clips for the rear badge cause the clips weren't a perfect fit but it's fine (Y) Spoiler was no problem too. Quite satisfied with it, good replica :P Thanks a lot again for the help man!

[Kwangstuhhh]

Hahah all good. Everything was fine. I just snapped off the two clips for the rear badge cause the clips weren't a perfect fit but it's fine (Y) Spoiler was no problem too. Quite satisfied with it, good replica :P Thanks a lot again for the help man!
Schweeet!!! No worries :D...Looking good mate!!

[1six8]

Hey guys,

Sorry, I know rims and wheels have been discussed many times before as I've been following this thread since 12x pages but back then, I didn't really pay attention to the specs as I didn't know much (I still don't, therefore the questioning). But if I search, there are just too many results and I want a more refined/specific answer.

Anyways, I wanted to know what would be the 'best' rims specs for 19". I want a flush look, my car is sort of low. Picture for reference:
http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/9468/img1231qa.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/560/img1231qa.jpg/)

I've been told to go 19x8.5 + 38 front and +35 in the rear. I know of a guy, running 19x9.5 +45 all round but I want to go a lower offset. What would be the lowest possible offset I could go? And should I just stick to a certain width all round or could I go more wide in the rears?

I've already gotten my front guards rolled as they were rubbing/cutting my tyres.

Any help is appreciated, thanks guys.

Edit: Also guys, what is the difference between the sizes of progress RSB's? 19mm and 22mm? What would be for our cars?

hey....looking good....should catch up some day...keep running to each other very often....hehehe

[euRo_noob]

hey....looking good....should catch up some day...keep running to each other very often....hehehe

Hahah yes, definitely man! I wanna see how your car's going :P Also, I want to hear your exhaust so I can decide what to get for my car hahah.

[MR_LATE]

Jdmstickerboy: "use the force"
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g400/mr_late1/303276_10150426660295127_559655126_10191315_105863 7697_n.jpg

sand with 800 grit and then 2000 grit sandpaper
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g400/mr_late1/307890_10150426681525127_559655126_10191469_457186 104_n.jpg

still had spare gold caliper paint in cupboard
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g400/mr_late1/306303_10150426716545127_559655126_10191593_154185 6256_n.jpg

3 coats of gold and 4 coats of clear later
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g400/mr_late1/317732_10150426837625127_559655126_10192198_156390 7880_n-1.jpg

tada!
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g400/mr_late1/314346_10150426855105127_559655126_10192304_158291 6400_n.jpg

and a big thanks to jdm sticker boy for instructions! http://www.jdmstickerboy.com.au/ !!!1

[nxn75u]

Great DIY there! I thought from the first pic that you are going to paint the whole centre console.

[MR_LATE]

Great DIY there! I thought from the first pic that you are going to paint the whole centre console.
thank you!
hahah imagine that...totally gold cupholders...kinda like gaddadfi's guns >.<

[I CU2]

^ Dead and stored in a vegetable freezer?

[jimster]

This is my CU2 2009 lux.

Running 19inch Llantas Rims (imported from the US) with Eibach Springs.
Very Comfy combo.

[I CU2]

Very naise, how much?

[1six8]

just out of curiosity...just last night I noticed a very faint light shining from both the passenger and driver's footwell area...looked and found out that there are footwell lights...that is the light blue colored footwell lights.

was wondering if any other owners noticed it. My ride is a 2009 CU2 Lux Navi model.

Will try to take some pics over the next few days when I get time.

[I CU2]

Yes, very dim ambient foot well lighting.

I wonder if you can change the bulb to something brighter?

[euRo_noob]

This is my CU2 2009 lux.

Running 19inch Llantas Rims (imported from the US) with Eibach Springs.
Very Comfy combo.

May I ask for your specs?

[jimster]

what specs you after?

[euRo_noob]

Wheel specs

[CU2 Euro 09]

just out of curiosity...just last night I noticed a very faint light shining from both the passenger and driver's footwell area...looked and found out that there are footwell lights...that is the light blue colored footwell lights.

was wondering if any other owners noticed it. My ride is a 2009 CU2 Lux Navi model.

Will try to take some pics over the next few days when I get time.

Yeah, turn up the brightness on the dashlight and it gets brighter in the footwell as well. If you have the accent lighting that also gets brighter with the dashlight setting.

[euRo_noob]

What's everyone's opinion on RAY GT30's on a white CU2? I've been suggested to go those rims as I'll have about 81mm dish in the rears at least since our cars can't really go for aggressive offsets? :/ unless someone can help me out.

Thanks.

[MR_LATE]

What's everyone's opinion on RAY GT30's on a white CU2? I've been suggested to go those rims as I'll have about 81mm dish in the rears at least since our cars can't really go for aggressive offsets? :/ unless someone can help me out.

Thanks.

i say nay

[furythree]

wtf does jdmstickerboy have to do with painting the gear knob, their site is jsut stickers

also...how do u take apart the console? i have like 3m of CF vynl wrap that i havent used yet

[MR_LATE]

wtf does jdmstickerboy have to do with painting the gear knob, their site is jsut stickers

also...how do u take apart the console? i have like 3m of CF vynl wrap that i havent used yet

he helped by giving me instructions. best way to take it off is by going thru the handbrake. use some strength and pop it up. be careful tho.

[MKI4EVA]

holly fark..........lol.

Brings new meaning to being "OEM baller"..........

Dam.......they are pretty good though. I regularly went to OP, have been to two wakefield days and will still managed to get 40,000 out of them. I'm sure potenza's wont last as long and grip would have gone off alot earlier overall..

didn't plan it very well and ended up just taking these as they were the only ones in stock...............should have ordered some dunlop stars.

[I CU2]

^ How much did you get a set for?

[MKI4EVA]

^ How much did you get a set for?

$420each. Wata rip. Wish I got the Dunlop stars now. Oh well only 12months left on the lease.

[I CU2]

^From where?

[euRo_noob]

Does anyone know where's a good place to buy/order some Magnaflow mufflers? Or would you just recommend going to an exhaust shop? :S

[1six8]

spoke to PowerchipGroup installer today....ecu tuned chip with 16kw gain on top of stock standard setup....even more with aftermarket air intake and mid exhaust system...anyone interested....not cheap but more reliable than a supercharger setup....also most probably not for everyone...

[MR_LATE]

...16 kw...why not just get a proper sports car? its always that question.

[I CU2]

...16 kw...why not just get a proper sports car? its always that question.

Not all of us can afford a LF-A :(

[MR_LATE]

so start saving..lol

[1six8]

found someone who may be able to get in the comptech supercharger from either US or Russia and also to install and tune it.

[MR_LATE]

found someone who may be able to get in the comptech supercharger from either US or Russia and also to install and tune it.

tell me mwhoaR!!

[nesterjester]

tell me mwhoaR!!

Haha tony u should get honda to cover it haha
Did they end up sorting that stuff out?

What was the sellers name for the led reverses? Oh yeah and im plasti dipping the tims tday
Just to see how black on black will look :)

[MR_LATE]

Haha tony u should get honda to cover it haha
Did they end up sorting that stuff out?

What was the sellers name for the led reverses? Oh yeah and im plasti dipping the tims tday
Just to see how black on black will look :)
yeah it turned out to be one of the ballast kits was shaking when it was cold and would stop after the car heats up LOL. chris covered it under warranty (what a nice guy)

are u gonna take the rims off the car or gonna paper it up? send me pics asap!

[1six8]

tell me mwhoaR!!

some company in melbourne that does the chip tuning for honda...the only downside is that the car has to be in melbourne in order for them to install and tune it...gonna catch up with the guy this thursday when they install a barometer pressure sensor for tuning my engine to accomodate the SRI I have in my car.

[Rudy]

Anyone want a 2 month old KW coilover kit for CU2.. with 2 year aus warranty/receipt. May be parting out. PM for details

[felixd]

anyone want a 2 month old kw coilover kit for cu2.. With 2 year aus warranty/receipt. May be parting out. Pm for details

part out already

[MR_LATE]

whats the ride like? more bumpy than stockys?

[TurBIce]

might be parting out my tein Super streets.

[euRo_noob]

How come? ^

[TurBIce]

actually prob selling my euro.
so i will most likely leave it on.

Will pop on car sales when weather clears up to take pics.

[MR_LATE]

actually prob selling my euro.
so i will most likely leave it on.

Will pop on car sales when weather clears up to take pics.

why the sell? whatcha thinking of buying?

[TurBIce]

gonna save up for another place.
so prob something cheap.

[furythree]

i hit a quarterlife crisis and bought a motorbike. Kawasaki ninja 250r hot red ><

anyway. the spending bug is still itching

can you guys tell me if these will fit our euro?

size cb pcd finish offset
19*8.5/9.5 73.1 5*114.3 gold 35

[MR_LATE]

i hit a quarterlife crisis and bought a motorbike. Kawasaki ninja 250r hot red ><

anyway. the spending bug is still itching

can you guys tell me if these will fit our euro?

size cb pcd finish offset
19*8.5/9.5 73.1 5*114.3 gold 35

ill be there soon too.. really want a bike

[furythree]

lol its awesome...but expensive. The bloody gear is so $$$$
i imported alot of it and saved 60%

anyway, any idea on whether the wheels will fit?

[MR_LATE]

not sure about wheels. from memory itll fit but gotta talk to yungquan for that.

safety gear is important. what helmet ya get>

[furythree]

agv k4
might get a shoei tz x if they do a good price. its like double the price of K4...but doubt its double the safety

[TurBIce]

ive got a summer jacket for sale if you want.

[1six8]

Anyone after HID kits and retrofit hid projectors?

There is a special on this website for the Black Friday sale in the US from theretrofitsource.com website.

Black Friday Deals!
15% off any order $150.00+ Coupon = TRS-Turkey15
20% off any order $200.00+ Coupon = TRS-Turkey20
25% off any order $250.00+ Coupon = TRS-Turkey25

Shop and combine these other one time deals on the following products: (Thursday through Sunday only!)

[euRo_noob]

i hit a quarterlife crisis and bought a motorbike. Kawasaki ninja 250r hot red ><

anyway. the spending bug is still itching

can you guys tell me if these will fit our euro?

size cb pcd finish offset
19*8.5/9.5 73.1 5*114.3 gold 35

Those wheels will fit fine. I don't think you'll need to roll anything? But I'm not an expert on knowing when to roll or not. You MIGHT have to roll the fronts. The rear's should be fine. Are you lowered on anything/how low is your car?

[marquee]

Those wheels will fit fine. I don't think you'll need to roll anything? But I'm not an expert on knowing when to roll or not. You MIGHT have to roll the fronts. The rear's should be fine. Are you lowered on anything/how low is your car?

Will need to roll your guards are if you 9.5s are on the rear probably a pull too. And camber kit aswell

[euRo_noob]

Oh, I thought he meant 8.5 +35 fronts and 9.5 +35 rears? 8.5 +35 fronts will probably need a roll. 9.5 +35 rears might need a bit of a roll then?

I'm going to run 19x8.5 +29 and 19x9.5 +22 soon.

[furythree]

so wat size shud iget that doesnt need a rol? running on tein ss atm, so lowwwww

and just bought a $700 shoei helmet...wallet is crying but skull is happy

[MR_LATE]

so wat size shud iget that doesnt need a rol? running on tein ss atm, so lowwwww

and just bought a $700 shoei helmet...wallet is crying but skull is happy
hhahahah wallet is crying..hahahha

[yungquan]

19x8.5 ET +35 fits fine with 245/35/19 as long as you dont lower yr car too much.
19x9.5 ET +35 will need guard rolling and camber at around -3.0 t0 -3.5 egrees to fit.

235/40/19 will do the trick for the 9.5.

19x9.5 ET+22 will need full flat guard roll + PULL. without these, u will not get those wheels to clear your guards unless u are on stock height and dont go over bumps too quickly

[MR_LATE]

The master

[euRo_noob]

19x8.5 ET +35 fits fine with 245/35/19 as long as you dont lower yr car too much.
19x9.5 ET +35 will need guard rolling and camber at around -3.0 t0 -3.5 egrees to fit.

235/40/19 will do the trick for the 9.5.

19x9.5 ET+22 will need full flat guard roll + PULL. without these, u will not get those wheels to clear your guards unless u are on stock height and dont go over bumps too quickly

Roughly how much negative camber would I need to run? And the 9.5 +22 is only for the rears, not fronts.

[yungquan]

Roughly how much negative camber would I need to run? And the 9.5 +22 is only for the rears, not fronts.

ALOT!

i know its for the rear. impossible for front anyways.

im guessing -3.5 to -4 deg. depending on how stretched your tyres are.
Then again, there are no tyres narrower than 245mm in 19inch that will satisfy the load rating of stock tyres.

235/35 is in the region of 87Y XL <----- XL = extra load, should be around 650kg/tyre
225/35 well......85W maybe? no idea

your call on using under rated load ratings. if a tyre blows under heavy cornering/potholes, 1st thing to go off will be your wheels, and followed by possibly hubs. and your fuel tank sits just around the rear axle. it will bottom out and rupture :)

[MR_LATE]

sex specs = grandma driving x 2

[yungquan]

sex specs = grandma driving x 2

:thumbsup: lol

[euRo_noob]

Ahh I see, cheers Yung. Will I need a camber kit? 1 arm? 3 arm? Toe arm?

[yungquan]

Ahh I see, cheers Yung. Will I need a camber kit? 1 arm? 3 arm? Toe arm?

if you are correcting anything more than (+) or (-) 1 degree, you will need all 3 arms or at least the Toe arm + Camber Arm to get the setup right. Remember: incorrect Toe settings will wear off your tyres way quicker than camber

[MR_LATE]

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g400/mr_late1/331840_10150487452127037_639802036_11175232_199996 7880_o.jpg
got these on today.. feels so high now that its 18" LOL

and thinking of getting these.
http://www.cquence.net/acura-2009-front-rear-drilled-brake-rotors-p-30034.html been looking at reviews and alot of people who dont have them say stay away and people with them, loves them and their pricing :S

[yungquan]

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g400/mr_late1/331840_10150487452127037_639802036_11175232_199996 7880_o.jpg
got these on today.. feels so high now that its 18" LOL

and thinking of getting these.
http://www.cquence.net/acura-2009-front-rear-drilled-brake-rotors-p-30034.html been looking at reviews and alot of people who dont have them say stay away and people with them, loves them and their pricing :S


did you paint your caliper gold???
DAMN!!! I LIKE!

[MR_LATE]

did you paint your caliper gold???
DAMN!!! I LIKE!
=.= http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?113016-cu2-mods/page144 scroll down

yesh i did and thank you lol . gold caliper paint form autobarn and clear coat too. use a whole can for all four id recommend.

[euRo_noob]

o_o you brake disc is so clean.... and yes, I'm liking the gold calipers!!

[ekdez]

Hi, as you may be aware, im selling two sets of wheels.. and a guy with a cu2 has approached me..

will either of these fit your car with or without coilovers.. or what is required to fit them.

19x8.5 F +25 'O-Disk' and 19x9.5 R +30 'O-Disk'
20x8.5 F +35 'A-Disk' and 20x9.5 R +35 'O-Disk'

Please let me know! thanks

[MR_LATE]

o_o you brake disc is so clean.... and yes, I'm liking the gold calipers!!

does rotors ever get dirty?.. i know they get rusty when i wash the car but that it..???

[Rudy]

gold calipers looks really good!

[euRo_noob]

Hi, as you may be aware, im selling two sets of wheels.. and a guy with a cu2 has approached me..

will either of these fit your car with or without coilovers.. or what is required to fit them.

19x8.5 F +25 'O-Disk' and 19x9.5 R +30 'O-Disk'
20x8.5 F +35 'A-Disk' and 20x9.5 R +35 'O-Disk'

Please let me know! thanks

What's O disk and A disk? (noob)

And here's something that MAY help.. Quoted from yungquan:


19x8.5 ET +35 fits fine with 245/35/19 as long as you dont lower yr car too much.
19x9.5 ET +35 will need guard rolling and camber at around -3.0 t0 -3.5 egrees to fit.

235/40/19 will do the trick for the 9.5.

19x9.5 ET+22 will need full flat guard roll + PULL. without these, u will not get those wheels to clear your guards unless u are on stock height and dont go over bumps too quickly

The 19x9.5 +22 is for rears of our cars. Front's will defintely not fit. Go back 1 or 2 pages.


does rotors ever get dirty?.. i know they get rusty when i wash the car but that it..???

Mine aren't that clean D:

[furythree]

so shud i get staggered rims then

[yungquan]

What's O disk and A disk? (noob)

And here's something that MAY help.. Quoted from yungquan:



The 19x9.5 +22 is for rears of our cars. Front's will defintely not fit. Go back 1 or 2 pages.



Mine aren't that clean D:

it wont fit the rear either mate. without guard work and camber.

[euRo_noob]

Hey guys, anyone know where I can get one of these tubes/can I borrow yours for a road worthy? :S

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/546/img6330v.jpg/

EDIT: NEVERMIND! GOT ONE.

[marquee]

Spent a whole ride home tonight trying to figure what intake a cu2 had pulled over asked. Just removed the resonatoor they sound better then a cl9 with it removed

[defconskylude]

painted the upper and lower grill gunmetal. got rid of the chrome and painted the middle metallic silver. found out it doesnt match the color of my fogs so im going to repaint it a darker silver. used home depot garage sealer on the top to fill in the gap.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV5-s27p3Jo

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6661755093_7c02acfa00_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/defcon008/6661755093/)
_MG_9329 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/defcon008/6661755093/) by defconskylude (http://www.flickr.com/people/defcon008/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6661764515_f7c92478ec_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6661762919_390d263b02_b.jpg

[MR_LATE]

ya reckon u cud upload some straight photos? ty

[defconskylude]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6661765769_f7d68c7658_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6661764855_1c777ef557_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6661764287_eaacdb5156_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6661764131_b65097cc0b_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6661763673_7c45857d00_b.jpg

[MR_LATE]

(y) definately gonna turn heads, what are you planning next?

[defconskylude]

(y) definately gonna turn heads, what are you planning next?

working on a 2nd grill which is a ronjon style grill

1) ill be using upper and lower mesh, painted black
2) outer grill of the 11' tsx and
3) moving the middle piece up.

[furythree]

holy F*ck that grill is BOSS


anyway
gunna import some replica wheels for about $350 (price is not reflective of quality. It is just extremely wholesale price and I have my own container to save on shipping)
need help choosing style and colour for a volcanic grey euro

http://www.qswheels.com/main/Img.asp?img=../images/Product/2010723101416792.jpg

http://www.qswheels.com/main/lookpicEn.asp?ID=890
comes in white, silver, hyper black, chrome etc etc.

http://www.qswheels.com/main/lookpicEn.asp?ID=1090


http://www.qswheels.com/main/lookpicEn.asp?ID=1244

http://www.qswheels.com/main/lookpicEn.asp?ID=1212 (comes with a red blue or black dish colour)

Im set on these at the moment
http://www.qswheels.com/main/lookpicEn.asp?ID=1242

they come in chrome, but chrome is alot more expensive

http://www.qswheels.com/main/lookpicEn.asp?ID=1253

THe alternative are these sets
http://www.qswheels.com/main/Img.asp?img=../images/Product/201198143924866.jpg
but not sure about the branding?

need to order by today because of chinese new year next few weeks
So help me decide guys!

[nxn75u]

The wheels above are all not bad looking. BBS has always been my favourite. Would love to own them one day.

[visconti]

wheels mounted last weekend :D

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll33/visconti800/cu2/IMG_1733.png

[nxn75u]

Finally! Looking good bro.. have to see it in person

[euRo_noob]

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/2308/img6637f.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/33/img6637f.jpg/)

[I CU2]

I will say it again, Fuaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaark.

[ed_423]

i will add to that too. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUU. so jelly of your ride....

[redseven]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6661762919_390d263b02_b.jpg

Is that a custom rear bumper surround or a modded Type-S kit? Looks wicked as hell :) I love those exhaust surrounds, looks like something on the big Lexus models.

[I CU2]

LS460 tips.

[furythree]

i love ur car euro_noob..but that roof >.< so bad. at least do the boot as well.
why do u have odd wheels? I thought it wouldve made more sense to put the nice ones at the front since we are FWD?

[euRo_noob]

Hahah, I don't wanna wrap anything else because I've seen other CU2's wrap their roof + boot/bonnet and it looks too much. I just wanna keep it simple and not overly done.

I have odd wheels for now because my fonts are still being processed. I only got the rears on because they were in stock whereas the fronts aren't coming in for another 1-2 months.

[I CU2]

He going for the commodore look. joking.

Yeah, CF Hood/Boot too much, crossing the rice line right there.

[ed_423]

Is that a custom rear bumper surround or a modded Type-S kit? Looks wicked as hell :) I love those exhaust surrounds, looks like something on the big Lexus models.

lexus ls tips + type s rear replica lip.

[denot]

I actually like the roof CF. Was thinking of Matte black wrap on the whole CU2. Sick n Tired on trying to maintain the black paint :(

What do you guys think?

[I CU2]

Go for Gloss CF.

[euRo_noob]

He going for the commodore look. joking.

Yeah, CF Hood/Boot too much, crossing the rice line right there.

Hahah yeah, a few people were like 'are you going for the commodore look??'

I didn't want to say that but yeah, IMO, I'd think it'd look ricer if I wrapped anything else.

[TurBIce]

Hey just putting it out there, Dont you guys think the center speaker position is a great place to install a HUD system.
Hope someone does it so i can copy the DIY:) but doesnt seem that hard anyways

[redseven]

Was thinking the same, a quick hack would be to put a small monitor with HDMI input on top of the dash and use a smartphone with HDMI output to drive it. Get it to reflect on the windshield and it could work.

Some Nokias have a simplified in-car interface for GPS, music and calls. But then you'd need to flip the image so it'll show the right way round.

[ed_423]

someone in the states in stalled a HUD. i'll see if i can find you guys a link

[ed_423]

found it.

http://tsx.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=833679&highlight=HUD

[furythree]

Thats awesome

Just downloaded an Iphone app that does the same thing "asmart Hud 3d + speed cameras"

gunna test it later
Apparently we have some shatter proof glass so its double layered so u need a film to reflect off otherwise u get double image. I figure you can just get away with cling wrap/iphone screen cover type material?

[TurBIce]

found it.

http://tsx.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=833679&highlight=HUD

I was thinking of removing the center speaker. then installing the hud like the BMW type.

like this.http://www.reveuro.com/inventory/10144/bmw-545i.16.JPG

edit: added pic

[nxn75u]

That is something different. But would require a lot of work?

[MR_LATE]

staring at it for a while then realise the steering wheel is on the left.

self facepalm >.<

[furythree]

why remove the centre speaker
just grab yourself an adhesive silicon pad off ebay for $2
i use it in my euro ontop of my drink holder cover to stick my phone/keys other shit from slipping

[TurBIce]

why remove the centre speaker
just grab yourself an adhesive silicon pad off ebay for $2
i use it in my euro ontop of my drink holder cover to stick my phone/keys other shit from slipping
I was thinking. Remove the center speaker. so it will have a small hole.
This is where you can fit the HUD and hide the wires. all behind/under the dash.
so it will be clean with nothing sitting on the dash.

[pitiek]

Anyone here has a stock CU2 grill lying around in their shed?
Preferably the MY12 three strip but prefacelift is also good.
PM me if you're keen on selling...

[euroRwannabe]

hey guys,
shit it's been a while since i've posted something,
i'm planning to get a set of wheels with the following specs:
18x8.75 5x114.3 +35
and my cu2 is currently on Tein S Tech Springs.
Just wondering if those wheel specs are too aggressive and if guard rolling is needed?
Will invest in coilovers at a later stage when i have money lol..

Here's a recent photo of my car since it's been like last year since i've last posted haha.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/308125_1960975122882_1797938970_1400941_104222929_ n.jpg

[euroRwannabe]

Anyone here has a stock CU2 grill lying around in their shed?
Preferably the MY12 three strip but prefacelift is also good.
PM me if you're keen on selling...

I still have my stock 3-strip grill, been lying in the garage for yonks now. haha.

[ed_423]

looks good, is that a gap between the grille and hood?

[lovesil]

Here's my first mod: Blitz Throttle Controller :)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6840372235_8a7a1df8c7_b.jpg

[euroRwannabe]

looks good, is that a gap between the grille and hood?

Haha it's a tiny as gap. If anything, it's less than a 1cm gap between the hood and grill.
Anyone wanna help me out with my wheel specs issue?

[08r3308]

Any side shoots?
Did springs settle a lot?

[08r3308]

Any side shots?
Did springs settle a lot?

hey guys,
shit it's been a while since i've posted something,
i'm planning to get a set of wheels with the following specs:
18x8.75 5x114.3 +35
and my cu2 is currently on Tein S Tech Springs.
Just wondering if those wheel specs are too aggressive and if guard rolling is needed?
Will invest in coilovers at a later stage when i have money lol..

Here's a recent photo of my car since it's been like last year since i've last posted haha.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/308125_1960975122882_1797938970_1400941_104222929_ n.jpg

[nxn75u]

More aggressive wheels spec, more respect. hahaha

I think it all depend again which tyres you go for and how low you will be sitting. I would think that they needed to be rolled. Its +35, meaning sticking out 20mm from +55 stock and your rims are 8.75 compared to 7 stock. So that's a total of 3.75cm out from stock wheels.

Btw, this is the first time hearing that they have 8.75. I have only come across 8.5 or 9.

[denot]

Here's my first mod: Blitz Throttle Controller :)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6840372235_8a7a1df8c7_b.jpg

Nice spot! But... does this create any gain etc on the CU2?

[lovesil]

Nice spot! But... does this create any gain etc on the CU2?

Not sure what do you mean by gain. but if you mean power gain, then no. Throttle controller's about adjusting the sensitivity of your throttle.

Had mine set on middle setting. Besides getting a much better instant response from the throttle, the gearbox seems to hold gear alot longer in "D" mode (kinda like in S mode) This means, alot more fun to drive now.

[pitiek]

I had a similar device made by Pivot on my FD and it did improve the lag throttle response but I doubt it will gain dramatic benefit on CU2 since I cannot feel a severe throttle lag, if there is any it's nothing compared to FD.

[denot]

No not power gain of course... its a throttle controller... What I meant to ask is "Is it worthed to put it on CU2?"

I think you sir has answer my question :)

[lovesil]

I had a similar device made by Pivot on my FD and it did improve the lag throttle response but I doubt it will gain dramatic benefit on CU2 since I cannot feel a severe throttle lag, if there is any it's nothing compared to FD.

You will be surprised to find the lag after you have the throttle controller ;)


No not power gain of course... its a throttle controller... What I meant to ask is "Is it worthed to put it on CU2?"

I think you sir has answer my question :)

I think as a overall, its more worth it on a manual car (doesn't matter if its CU2 or CL9) than a auto car. In manual, since all gear shifting is manually controlled, a throttle lag will be annoying when the car isn't doing what you have just inputed. But in auto, everything's pretty much done for you, so the lag isn't as noticable. Hope it makes sense.

So......is it worthwhile to have......yes its still quite nice to have in my auto cu2, but its not exactly essential.