cu2 mods

[MR_LATE]

i want one. nuff said

[euRo_noob]

I have one in mine. I use it from time to time for fun and I do feel a difference. The response is a lot more sensitive. My CU2 is manual btw.

[MR_LATE]

where u guys getting the controller from?

[denot]

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

Will it affect any fuel consumption figures on Auto?

[lovesil]

where u guys getting the controller from?

Import it myself.


Will it affect any fuel consumption figures on Auto?

Unfortunately, i do think it does affect the consumption. No real figure to prove, but i think it does make the car drink more (quite reasonable as its basically pushing the pedal for you more)

[MR_LATE]

Import it myself.

how much to buy one off ya, and i might be banned for asking so pm me?

[euRo_noob]

where u guys getting the controller from?

Bought mine second hand from JDMConcept.


Will it affect any fuel consumption figures on Auto?

The one I have is a 3 pilot one or something and there's 3 modes. Normal, Economy and Sports. 98% of the time I just drive in normal so that SHOULD not affect the fuel consumption. I never use economy mode lol and when I'm in Sports mode, it's only for a few minutes if not, a few seconds.

[euRo_noob]

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

The fronts might need a roll depending on the tyre size you're going to get. Rears will be fine, not aggressive for the rears man. Fronts should be flush.. I finkz. Lol

[08r3308]

seen a white cu2 at orange grove , perfect drop .

if anyone from here what suspension you have?

[TurBIce]

Tein Super Streets

[chunky]

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

ffffffuuuuuaaaaarrrrrkkkkkk
hhhhhnnnnngggggggggg

[I CU2]

Fuarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrk.

[pitiek]

I think I saw MR.L8 somewhere near East Brisbane/Norman Park the other day..
Cool sunnies.. :p
I will honk next time..

[MR_LATE]

I think I saw MR.L8 somewhere near East Brisbane/Norman Park the other day..
Cool sunnies.. :p
I will honk next time..
hey hey, thank you
and if i was driving like a dick then i apologize :(
car is really really dirty becuase ive been using it for work (bakery)

[nesterjester]

hey hey, thank you
and if i was driving like a dick then i apologize :(
car is really really dirty becuase ive been using it for work (bakery)

thats your excuse for everything :P

[MR_LATE]

thats your excuse for everything :P

but it is, i swear lol

[Kwangstuhhh]

thats your excuse for everything :P

Holy crap Andrew you're still around! lol...But yes I concur...MR_LATE's a noob :P

[MR_LATE]

tho im a noob, at least...nah i shudnt say

[nesterjester]

Holy crap Andrew you're still around! lol...But yes I concur...MR_LATE's a noob :P

haha yea man been trolling every so often, u still got your euro?

[Kwangstuhhh]

haha yea man been trolling every so often, u still got your euro?
Haha fair enough...as for the euro I'm in the progress of selling it! Might be gone by the end of the week :'(

[pitiek]

Five of my mates didn't realised that I have been driving a new car and all of them were saying the same thing, that the styling and colour of my Graphite Luster CU2 is the same/similar to my Sparke Grey FD..

IT IS NOT..!! ARE YOU BLIND..!!!

I can see similarites between CL9 and CU2 from the front and rear part but that's about it. BUT NOT FD??

Has anyone who changed from FD/CL9 to CU2 gotten a response along the same line from your peers?

Just in case you are wondering, four of them are females... :p

Not being sexist here, just sharing a story..

[I CU2]

Are they the type of chicks that think you're rich if you drive a 10 year old C180 or 318i?

[MR_LATE]

48 shades of grey bro

anyway, since this is a cu2 mod thread i might as well contribute
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g400/mr_late1/480281_10150754987960127_559655126_11388770_785119 128_n.jpg
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g400/mr_late1/483237_10150754987195127_559655126_11388767_151931 2971_n.jpg
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g400/mr_late1/484498_10150754988365127_559655126_11388771_198539 5325_n.jpg

since DRL's are too mainstream :P gonna call these NRL Nightime Running-Repair Lights . . .
natsrs

[Neilz]

off topic guys but doing a CAI - it wont void warranty unless the damage is someway associated with the mod right? a injen CAI will be fine if its done properly?

[nesterjester]

Haha fair enough...as for the euro I'm in the progress of selling it! Might be gone by the end of the week :'(

damm that sux bro, what u planning on getting?

[nesterjester]

since DRL's are too mainstream :P gonna call these NRL Nightime Running-Repair Lights . . .
natsrs

thats pretty boss bro! you leave them on when your driving around at night? how russian of you ... haha

[nesterjester]

off topic guys but doing a CAI - it wont void warranty unless the damage is someway associated with the mod right? a injen CAI will be fine if its done properly?

i can say it wont as i have the same setup and had no problem getting warranty work done to my car whilst the intake was installated; i.e pinging, and other minor issues.

while we are on the topic, has anyone considered the p2r throttle body?

[nesterjester]

just thought id share this with you

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6756/photowur.jpg

[pitiek]

They were just ignorant I reckon and two of them would fit your description I CU2.. :)

I'm thinking on doing minor mods on the front grill, not a big fan of the chrome grill and I'm thinking of painting the chrome bit paint match (graphite luster) or just black(matte/clear coat)
Which one do you reckon would look better? I'm not good with photoshop sadly...

@Andrew: how is the can spray painted grill holding? Does the paint still look good?

[MR_LATE]

thats pretty boss bro! you leave them on when your driving around at night? how russian of you ... haha
thinking about it. lol

and pitiek, id color code your grill, itll look heaps better than matte black glossed.

[Neilz]

i can say it wont as i have the same setup and had no problem getting warranty work done to my car whilst the intake was installated; i.e pinging, and other minor issues.


sweet@! just placed my order :

- Tein Suspension SS Damper kit for 09+ Acura TSX CU2, DSB90-KUSS2 - Thinking on the EDFC... but too much $$$
- Progress Rear Sway Bar
- Takeda Link Conversion Intake, 09+ Acura TSX/Honda Accord CU2 I4, TL-1002P

Cant wait to hit the garage and get this baby fitted out...

[Neilz]

thinking about it. lol

and pitiek, id color code your grill, itll look heaps better than matte black glossed.

Where in Sydney can i get my grill colour coded to factory colour?

[MR_LATE]

not from sydney so i dont kno, are you good friends with any panel beaters? they can get the code for you, paint and fit. im doing the same but im gonna colour code my rims. with a black euro i feel its necessary to have chrome.

[denot]

Where in Sydney can i get my grill colour coded to factory colour?

I've done mine @ Detroit Customs near Top One (Arncliffe) They did a pretty good job with it!

[denot]

For those who use Takeda CAI, did you use the long CAI mode or the SRI mode? Any gain or anything noticeable (beside the noise)?

[pitiek]

not from sydney so i dont kno, are you good friends with any panel beaters? they can get the code for you, paint and fit. im doing the same but im gonna colour code my rims. with a black euro i feel its necessary to have chrome.

Do you know any panel beater that can do small jobs Mr.L8? I was thinking on doing it Andew's (nester) way but then I want the paint to match and last forevaaa...

Tony mentioned AJ Performance at Moss St last time I asked him about painting rear spoiler but I have never heard of them before.. Sorry for my noobness..

[1six8]

For those who use Takeda CAI, did you use the long CAI mode or the SRI mode? Any gain or anything noticeable (beside the noise)?

SRI...notice a bit of gain between the low to mid rev range....

[nesterjester]

Do you know any panel beater that can do small jobs Mr.L8? I was thinking on doing it Andew's (nester) way but then I want the paint to match and last forevaaa...

Tony mentioned AJ Performance at Moss St last time I asked him about painting rear spoiler but I have never hear of them before.. Sorry for my noobness..

Hey mate i got aj performance which is now aj autostyle to fibreglass and paint my grill with clear coat to my factory paint code and they did a fantastic job. Took about 2 days for the fibreglass to set. But very happy. They also painted my whole type s kit.

[MR_LATE]

Ok so the centre cap with the Honda 'h', what would you guys put on there if you had a choice. I'm thinking my plate combination..

[pitiek]

What do you mean by fibreglass your grill Andrew?
Did you ask them to make a new grill from fibreglass?

[denot]

Anyone know is there any "heat shield" available for our CU2 (to use with SRI)?

Currently looking to purchase a 2nd hand Takeda or Injen CAI/SRI and was wondering if I can install the heat shield or use the OEM one...

[nesterjester]

What do you mean by fibreglass your grill Andrew?
Did you ask them to make a new grill from fibreglass?

hi mate,

yea i ended up getting him to fibreglass my modded grill, as the finish wasnt 100% to what I wanted it to be. The color from the paint matched spray can from autobarn was close but the finish wasnt the same after I clear coated it. So while it was there I got him to paint it, and clear coat it.

[nesterjester]

Anyone know is there any "heat shield" available for our CU2 (to use with SRI)?

Currently looking to purchase a 2nd hand Takeda or Injen CAI/SRI and was wondering if I can install the heat shield or use the OEM one...

i thought you sold your cu2?

[pitiek]

Share some pics please Andrew...

[denot]

i thought you sold your cu2?

Sold it to my bro in law, but he never took good care of it so I'm on rage mode and try to take it back. But at the end its his decision.

[MR_LATE]

just buy another one and leave that one with him gg

[denot]

just buy another one and leave that one with him gg

lol! If only I have all the cash to buy another one...

[furythree]

sweet@! just placed my order :

- Tein Suspension SS Damper kit for 09+ Acura TSX CU2, DSB90-KUSS2 - Thinking on the EDFC... but too much $$$
- Progress Rear Sway Bar
- Takeda Link Conversion Intake, 09+ Acura TSX/Honda Accord CU2 I4, TL-1002P

Cant wait to hit the garage and get this baby fitted out...

how much were the sway bar and intake? from where?


oh btw...


New Shoes :D


http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/8291/euroadvans.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/818/euroadvans.jpg/)





Gold Advan RS running Toyo Proxes 4 235/45/18 (same as stock)
bumped into mr R3IN at taleb tyres who was installing his sick gold rims on his slammed cl9

more pics


http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/1881/img0911pq.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/4/img0911pq.jpg/)
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/377/img0919st.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/824/img0919st.jpg/)
http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/8489/img0927m.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/252/img0927m.jpg/)
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/2746/img0928jt.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/40/img0928jt.jpg/)
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/3128/img0933lc.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/7/img0933lc.jpg/)
http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/4695/img0932y.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/825/img0932y.jpg/)
http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/2989/img0935hx.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/851/img0935hx.jpg/)
http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/7980/img0925d.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/39/img0925d.jpg/)
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8901/img0917jd.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/267/img0917jd.jpg/)

[I CU2]

I liked your transformer stickers better :< where'd they go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rudy]

Arent those the chinese replicas? Why call them by the genuine name?

[MR_LATE]

Something weird about afm 18" rims. Looks really small compared to rest of the car

And the car at the back... "soon" lol

[chunsa]

Replica or not they do look GREAT!!!

The kit is still too chunky for my liking though.

[euRo_noob]

Interested on where Neilz got his Progress rear sway bar too and how much!

[pitiek]

Heeltoe

[euroRwannabe]

furythree, i got new shoes too :D
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/IMG_0309.jpg

[buddah51au]

Sold it to my bro in law, but he never took good care of it so I'm on rage mode and try to take it back. But at the end its his decision.

Why would you buy it back knowing it was in a major accident?

[furythree]

furythree, i got new shoes too :D
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/IMG_0309.jpg

Noiiice. I was gunna get a set with dish. Wud be so much more jdm like yours

Is your car lowered? I see a Tein sticker but it doesnt seem as low as mine?

@Rudy yes they are chinese replicas, i just meant they are essentially Advan Rs replicas. And they even have the name cast into the wheels, with centrecaps etc, so there is literally no way to tell the difference.

You need to see them in RL. The car looks sooo noice

I dont think i can change anything else about the car cosmetically. Probably go for CAI next after my 5 year warranty runs out this year:thumbsup:

[I CU2]

I dont think i can change anything else about the car cosmetically. Probably go for CAI next after my 5 year warranty runs out this year:thumbsup:

Bring back the Hondabot :o

[MR_LATE]

Fog lights?. aero front lip from nen gun??

[euroRwannabe]

Noiiice. I was gunna get a set with dish. Wud be so much more jdm like yours

Is your car lowered? I see a Tein sticker but it doesnt seem as low as mine?

yeah my car is lowered (Tein S Tech Lowering Springs), however my tyres brought the height up a little bit when I put the wheels on.

Wheels are Rota DPT 18x8.5 +38, Tyres are Michellen Sports Tyres 225/45/18.

Ah well, less scraping now :D
Pretty happy with the result!

[mrgu]

car looks hot mate with mugen grill. center cap needs a spray!

[nxn75u]

Nice cars. agreed. centre cap needs a spray.

[ed_423]

nice shoes guys :)

[denot]

Wheels are Rota DPT 18x8.5 +38, Tyres are Michellen Sports Tyres 225/45/18.

Gosh, that tyre doesnt have 98 Load rate?

[furythree]

Bring back the Hondabot :o

The picture is only of the right side
my left side is the one with stickers and badges lol

Basically drive down the road and the pedestrians see the sticker side and the badges
Anyone else on the road only sees a clean right side.
Split personality


Fog lights?. aero front lip from nen gun??

i already got foggies and mugen lip


yeah my car is lowered (Tein S Tech Lowering Springs), however my tyres brought the height up a little bit when I put the wheels on.

Wheels are Rota DPT 18x8.5 +38, Tyres are Michellen Sports Tyres 225/45/18.

Ah well, less scraping now :D
Pretty happy with the result!
hmm i noticed that my driving position was noticeably higher after changing wheels
i got the exact same size (rim and tyres) as stock, but it feels higher for some reason
maybe its cause theres more tread?

still scrap like a maniac tho lol


Btw why is ur mugen grill full black? did you paint it? cause its meant to have that silver/white border around the edges?

[euroRwannabe]

hmm i noticed that my driving position was noticeably higher after changing wheels
i got the exact same size (rim and tyres) as stock, but it feels higher for some reason
maybe its cause theres more tread?

still scrap like a maniac tho lol


Btw why is ur mugen grill full black? did you paint it? cause its meant to have that silver/white border around the edges?
haha yeah, i could imagine you would continue to scrape with that Mugen Lip of yours.

My Mugen grill isn't actually full black, it's actually a carbon fibre colour. It's a replica made by bodykitskingdom.com.au.
I'm planning to buy the genuine some time soon though, a big fan of the silver border haha.

[MR_LATE]

i was saying foggies and lip for eurowannabe not u fury...

[Vaku]

Hey guys

Ordered a MY13 black lux - should be here in 4-5 weeks

First Honda..

Ducktail ordered - considering type s skirts and mugen rear lip ( best place to buy and best fit?? )

I am assuming the sides/rear on the MY12/13 etc are the same as the earlier models

What offset is ideal for a flush / legal fit ( + without spacers etc )? Want to run 18s and eibach pro-kit

Considering Work SP1s or something VIP style maybe - euroline dh etc

Thanks ;)

[longers]

^ no thing as flush and legal haha its one or the other.

[Vaku]

Well just not shit looking then .. Lol

[euroRwannabe]

Hey guys

Ordered a MY13 black lux - should be here in 4-5 weeks

First Honda..

Ducktail ordered - considering type s skirts and mugen rear lip ( best place to buy and best fit?? )

I am assuming the sides/rear on the MY12/13 etc are the same as the earlier models

What offset is ideal for a flush / legal fit ( + without spacers etc )? Want to run 18s and eibach pro-kit

Considering Work SP1s or something VIP style maybe - euroline dh etc

Thanks ;)
Congrats mate :D

in regards to Skirts and Rear Lip, Check out: http://www.bodykitskingdom.co.uk/magento/honda.html?cat=57
these guys are from brisbane so you won't be paying a fortune on shipping :D

[Vaku]

Thanks!

Yeah I asked them for a quote as I only want the sides and rear just hope they look good and don't stand out to much that's not the idea

Considering 19" HFP rims looks pretty clean..

Would love something badass offset wise, but insurance...


http://img.tapatalk.com/3aa3afab-f793-c1fd.jpg

[I CU2]

I like them rims, very subtle.

[ope126]

Thanks!

Yeah I asked them for a quote as I only want the sides and rear just hope they look good and don't stand out to much that's not the idea

Considering 19" HFP rims looks pretty clean..

Would love something badass offset wise, but insurance...


http://img.tapatalk.com/3aa3afab-f793-c1fd.jpg

That Acura TSX looks fab!
Love the Honda Factory Performance Wheels.

The car looks nice and balanced!

[I CU2]

That Acura TSX looks fab!
Love the Honda Factory Performance Wheels.

That's what they are! Accord Coupe rims.

[Vaku]

Guys running Eibach Pro-kits

to confirm the model number I need is - E10-40-013-01-22 ?

What do I need to fix the rear camber issue (-2.5 as posted earlier)

Dont want to use a cheap / unknown brand - SPC seems to be mentioned a lot? safe to use??

this ?? -- > http://www.spcperformance.com/component/spc/?task=part_description&pid=67540&region=AsiAust&make=Acura&model=TSX&year=2009+-+2011&from=AsiAustFrom&to=AsiAustTo

Thanks guys ;)

[08r3308]

Hey no need to worry about camber with eibach :)

If you really want to get a camber kit yes but honestly its fine

[Vaku]

Here you go:

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p229/yqtan1/EURO%20CU2/Eibach%20Pro-Kit/IMG_3063.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p229/yqtan1/EURO%20CU2/Eibach%20Pro-Kit/IMG_3026.jpg



so its alright to run like that?

[Rudy]

That looks outside of OEM spec. With eibach kit, you probably want to get a 1 arm camber kit to correct it. J power make one that is about half the price of SPC if you don't mind that either. I have used both and they are exactly the same minus the spc stamping.

[Vaku]

That looks outside of OEM spec. With eibach kit, you probably want to get a 1 arm camber kit to correct it. J power make one that is about half the price of SPC if you don't mind that either. I have used both and they are exactly the same minus the spc stamping.

so something like this you think?

SPC
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPC-REAR-CAMBER-KIT-08-09-HONDA-ACCORD-2009-ACURA-TSX-/251033323915?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AAccord&hash=item3a72c0898b&vxp=mtr

J Power
http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-11-Accord-09-11-Acura-TSX-TL-REAR-Camber-Arm-2-Pcs-/180674417161

Megan (dif design from the others?)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Megan-Racing-Rear-Camber-Arms-08-UP-Honda-Accord-/190435844582?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c56dc61e6&vxp=mtr

only has + / - 1 degree though?

[Rudy]

so something like this you think?

SPC
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPC-REAR-CAMBER-KIT-08-09-HONDA-ACCORD-2009-ACURA-TSX-/251033323915?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AAccord&hash=item3a72c0898b&vxp=mtr

J Power
http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-11-Accord-09-11-Acura-TSX-TL-REAR-Camber-Arm-2-Pcs-/180674417161

Megan (dif design from the others?)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Megan-Racing-Rear-Camber-Arms-08-UP-Honda-Accord-/190435844582?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c56dc61e6&vxp=mtr

only has + / - 1 degree though?


Yep that adjustment will be enough to get you within oem spec if only on eibach pro kit. Sorry, the J power, while cheaper, isn't half the price when buying the camber arms only.

What I should have said was for the price of the SPC 1 arm kit (1 degree adjustment), you can almost get the 3 arm J power kit (3 degrees adjustment). The 3 arm SPC kit costs around 400 ish.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/08-11-Accord-09-11-Acura-TSX-TL-REAR-Camber-Kit-PR-Set-/160690504074?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2569e6818a#ht_1995wt_858

The megan ones are overpriced for whats supposed to be a budget chinese name. SPC (eibach) are cheaper and are a better name.

[Vaku]

ok thanks Rudy,

considering id only be going with the eibach I think the 3 degrees kit is overkill and the SPC sounds like it will do the trick!

[08r3308]

I acctually perfeer a little bit of camber at rear but thoae spc are looking good.

[Vaku]

Id prefer to get it back closer to OEM (with stock rims anyway)

ok so ordered the pro kit and spc arms - $625 all up - not that bad.

would really like to rock these... maybe one day

http://www.workwheelsusa.com/media/wheels/23/47/wheelImage.png

[MR_LATE]

i dont understand why lots of rims have the little studs. to me its just weird.

[08r3308]

that's not a bad price , make sure you trim your bump stops :)

where did you get it from usa?


Id prefer to get it back closer to OEM (with stock rims anyway)

ok so ordered the pro kit and spc arms - $625 all up - not that bad.

would really like to rock these... maybe one day

http://www.workwheelsusa.com/media/wheels/23/47/wheelImage.png

[Vaku]

yeah I will go to somewhere who knows what they are doing and hopefully they can sort it all out for me.

springs = $387 (UK - ebay)
SPC camber arms = $237 (USA - ebay)

found those SC2 rims on import monster but they are 18x7.5 - thinking due to the shape of the CU2 19" is needed.. what do you guys think?

[tryme]

Id prefer to get it back closer to OEM (with stock rims anyway)

ok so ordered the pro kit and spc arms - $625 all up - not that bad.

would really like to rock these... maybe one day

http://www.workwheelsusa.com/media/wheels/23/47/wheelImage.png

Nice .....

[MR_LATE]

People and boobs as their profile pic..goddammit

[Rob.b1]

Hi,

I'm new here, have just purchased a cu2 'auto'

Was looking at purchasing a injen intake for my car, but couldn't find any reviews regarding them on a cu2.

What are the positives/negatives of having this sort of cai intake?

Is it worth the money, or am I better off fitting a k&n panel filter?

I know it sure does sound good, is there any other benefit.
Eg, better throttle response, better mileage?

Seeing as this is a cai does it mean low end power is not quite as good anymore as to the stock air box.

I've searched YouTube for some clips of this intake on the euro, but couldn't fed anything helpful.

Your input would be much helpful in me making my decision.


Cheers,
Rob

[MR_LATE]

Was looking at purchasing a injen intake for my car, but couldn't find any reviews regarding them on a cu2.

inb4 cerealsly?

[I CU2]

CAI don't do nothing cept' for the noise.

[Neilz]

[QUOTE=furythree;3316414]how much were the sway bar and intake? from where?

RSB $150 ( Combined postage with Teinn SS and EFDC )

Takeda - ended up buying from amazon as i was buying so much fromm heeltoe and he would price match just the CAI so got it for US$269 delivered amazon. Save US$116 :) Heeltoe was US$385 delivered

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002FUR0EM/ref=pe_175190_21431760_C1_cs_sce_dp_1

[Neilz]

Quick Q:

I finally got time to put the car in the garage - except the mechanic asked about the camber - i knew i bloody forgot something... With a lowered Tein SS and EFDC which camber or toe kit will i need to factory specs?

Heeltoe is the one i can find cheap enough ( iv overblown my budget now that i forgot the damn camber kits :\) - unless anyone knows cheaper?

http://www.heeltoeauto.com/spc-adjustable-rear-arm-set-3-arm-set-2009-2010-acura-tsx-cu2-67540.1.html < this one?

http://www.heeltoeauto.com/spc-adjustable-rear-camber-arm-2009-2010-acura-tsx-cu2-67545.1.html < this one?

http://www.heeltoeauto.com/spc-adjustable-rear-toe-arm-2009-2010-acura-tsx-cu2-67555.1.html < this one?


Any help on this will be great! Will need to hold off until i know which kit to get... i Heard J Power is cheaper but same specced construction as SPC?

[euRo_noob]

A mate of mine also suggested me to get a J Power camber kit (never heard of them or seen them. I've only seen SPC and possibly others but I don't pay attention)? He said the 8th gen Accord's use it I think and they seem to work fine. Pretty sure it was 6 arms for $200 and throw in a ball point for an extra $50.
I myself need a camber kit too but I don't think I'd need 3 arms. I would probably only need 1 because I need to run camber for my wheels to fit.

But it depends on what you're going for.
How low your car is.
What specs wheels/tyres you're going to run.
If you want/need camber to fit the wheels.

For example, I'm running about -4.5 to -5 (haven't gotten another alignment after my defect yet :S) and I was planning to get a 1 arm to just make both sides even or adjust it a bit more.

[Rudy]

Go with the J power imo. Ive used the SPC camber arms and then switched to J power when I lowered more and needed more adjustment. J power is identical to the SPC minus the stamp when compared side by side. SPC 6 arms is around $400 US and J power 6 arms around 200. SPC camber arms pair is 180 on heeltoe, so you might as well spend 20 ish more and just get the J power and have full adjustability.

[Neilz]

Go with the J power imo. Ive used the SPC camber arms and then switched to J power when I lowered more and needed more adjustment.

thnks for the info. i suppose you are talking using the tein ss coilovers and are 1-2 finger height? im not doing crazy low heights as i prefer a spirited drive but at the same time not so low that ill scratch every driveway etc. i just want the rear factory spec camber so no uneven tyre ware... would i need a 1 piece or 3 piece camber kit?

the Adjustable Rear Toe Arm : http://www.heeltoeauto.com/spc-adjustable-rear-toe-arm-2009-2010-acura-tsx-cu2-67555.1.html

will i need the toe arm ? im abit a noob at this as the mechanic questioned me regarding this and i had no idea..

[Rudy]

thnks for the info. i suppose you are talking using the tein ss coilovers and are 1-2 finger height? im not doing crazy low heights as i prefer a spirited drive but at the same time not so low that ill scratch every driveway etc. i just want the rear factory spec camber so no uneven tyre ware... would i need a 1 piece or 3 piece camber kit?

the Adjustable Rear Toe Arm : http://www.heeltoeauto.com/spc-adjustable-rear-toe-arm-2009-2010-acura-tsx-cu2-67555.1.html

will i need the toe arm ? im abit a noob at this as the mechanic questioned me regarding this and i had no idea..

The factory specs I believe allows up to 1.5 deg negative camber in the rear (someone correct me if im wrong..it could be -1 ?). Its hard to say what your current camber is at without a pic or at least some kind of objective measure. In general though, if you are lowered 1.5" or less in the rear, your camber won't be so great that it cant be corrected with just the adjustable camber arm only (which allow 1 degree adjustment).

The 3 arm kits, whether SPC or Jpower, include camber, toe, and casters arms and allow up to 3 degrees adjustment in camber.

One can buy each item seperately as well. So, you can start with just the camber arms, and then if you find this doesn't get you within OEM alignment specs, can then buy the toe arm etc later on. But given that the full 6 arm kit (ie 3 arms each side) from J power is so close in price to the 2 arm kit (1 camber arm each side) SPC kit, I suggested to just get that kit, and you will be assured that they will be able to get you into OEM alignment specs. (that also means only paying for one alignment as you dont need to get more arms later on and re align as well as less installation costs).

Also , keep in mind, all those links on heeltoe are for one side only. You need to buy 2 of each. Eg 200 x 2 ( spc 3 arm), 90 x 2 (spc camber arm), etc. Even for the SPC kits, Id recommend ebay as I believe they are a bit cheaper. Heeltoe is good for some things though. Although I cant recall who has cheaper shipping, but at minimum, it would be worth comparing total prices from both places. For J power, you can only get that on ebay though.

[Neilz]

One can buy each item seperately as well. So, you can start with just the camber arms, and then if you find this doesn't get you within OEM alignment specs, can then buy the toe arm etc later on. But given that the full 6 arm kit (ie 3 arms each side) from J power is so close in price to the 2 arm kit (1 camber arm each side) SPC kit, I suggested to just get that kit, and you will be assured that they will be able to get you into OEM alignment specs. (that also means only paying for one alignment as you dont need to get more arms later on and re align as well as less installation costs).

Cheers Mate! Made it more clearer then i was making it out to be..yeah i will probably drop it max 1-1.5" so best bet is to buy the three arm set per side rather then risk it and waste more money on postage... have spare set just in case :P

Iv contacted heeltoe on the best price on the spc cambers and combining them into one box saving postage. if that cant be done ill just grab the j power off ebay and haggle there hehe... to bad now ill just wait it out another month and install everything in one go... hopefully mechanic will do it for $200 plus box of beer :)

[Vaku]

probably a good idea to get the entire kit yeah, I just went with the camber arm.. luckily enough the eibach springs have a 2 week delay so the ebay company offered me a full refund on shipping as compensation.. so $250 for eibachs.. haha ;)

btw such a pain in the ass to run 19s legally..

only tyres I found that will work (that are a reasonable price) are 245/40/19 kuhmo KU19s ( $225 ea ) that have a 98 load rating (does it matter if its Y or W rating?)

then rims have to be a minimum of + 43 / not staggered (checked the RTA guideline) etc..

[1six8]

[QUOTE=furythree;3316414]how much were the sway bar and intake? from where?

RSB $150 ( Combined postage with Teinn SS and EFDC )

Takeda - ended up buying from amazon as i was buying so much fromm heeltoe and he would price match just the CAI so got it for US$269 delivered amazon. Save US$116 :) Heeltoe was US$385 delivered

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002FUR0EM/ref=pe_175190_21431760_C1_cs_sce_dp_1

Make sure you get a guy who knows what they are doing. Cos with the edfc kit, there is a bit of metal cutting that needs to be done on the rear wheel as the motor bit that goes on the top of the coilovers will hit the car frame and will damage it. You can contact teins supplier headoffice in your state and they can recommend a qualified installer. Also, if the installer is not a certified tein installer, the installation would not be covered if something goes wrong. Did mine a year ago with the tein ss, edfc kit, rsb, sr intake. Drop the car 15mm front and 10mm rear from what i remember. That is the lowest you can go without a need of a camber kit. Plus the place it did mine does track setups for the v8s and touring car events.

[denot]

[QUOTE=furythree;3316414]
Takeda - ended up buying from amazon as i was buying so much fromm heeltoe and he would price match just the CAI so got it for US$269 delivered amazon. Save US$116 :) Heeltoe was US$385 delivered

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002FUR0EM/ref=pe_175190_21431760_C1_cs_sce_dp_1

How strange! I want to buy a lot of things from amazon.com but never found one that want to ship to Sydney...

[Neilz]

[QUOTE=Neilz;3337563]

How strange! I want to buy a lot of things from amazon.com but never found one that want to ship to Sydney...

lol yup and $28 shipping cheaper then all the rest and i get it this week~!

[lovesil]

My latest mod

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7074/7049966909_02ecd64609_b.jpg

Car felt smoother for sure. Would be better if i remove the fog light cover, but i'm already scared of the rain from these 2 days :p

[Neilz]

sweet got my takeda within 4 days of buying thru amazon ... they used dhl express!

now with my EDFC ( thanks 1six8) will a tein authorised installer use the oem upper mount kit or should i purchase the edfc upper mount kit - bastard costs US$170!

Have you had any experience with a tein specialist?

[Neilz]

My latest mod

Car felt smoother for sure. Would be better if i remove the fog light cover, but i'm already scared of the rain from these 2 days :p

Dude you watch the youtube video on a similar install? She apparently covered the pod filter area - reducing the chance of water entering...

[lovesil]

Dude you watch the youtube video on a similar install? She apparently covered the pod filter area - reducing the chance of water entering...

link?? I have only just tape up the holes from the underbody tray (but i can still see water coming in.) Will have to do similar blocking when the weather's fine again as i don't have a garage at home. (can't remove bumper out in the open :()

[denot]

[QUOTE=denot;3338014]

lol yup and $28 shipping cheaper then all the rest and i get it this week~!

Did you contact them first regarding shipping to Aus or do everything through Amazon?

[MR_LATE]

thats awesome dude> step by step destruction of how to remove bumper?

[lovesil]

thats awesome dude> step by step destruction of how to remove bumper?

the instruction's all provided by INJEN's installation manual. But basically,

1) remove 8 pin near the top of the grill,
2) remove top grill tray,
3) remove 16 or something pin under the front bumper (8 - 10 under the front bumper and another 8 behind the little rubber strip under the engine tray),
4) remove one screw each from the side at the wheel arches, pull firmly to detach the bumper (do it one side at a time) Make sure you have something soft laying under the bumper when you take it out from both side

Overall, its quite easy. Done it twice now and it only take me less than 10mins to remove the bumper. But putting it back, is the harder part. Best if you have someone else to hold the other side when putting back one side.

[furythree]

haha yeah, i could imagine you would continue to scrape with that Mugen Lip of yours.

My Mugen grill isn't actually full black, it's actually a carbon fibre colour. It's a replica made by bodykitskingdom.com.au.
I'm planning to buy the genuine some time soon though, a big fan of the silver border haha.

PM me when you get the new one. Might buy yours off you?


the instruction's all provided by INJEN's installation manual. But basically,

1) remove 8 pin near the top of the grill,
2) remove top grill tray,
3) remove 16 or something pin under the front bumper (8 - 10 under the front bumper and another 8 behind the little rubber strip under the engine tray),
4) remove one screw each from the side at the wheel arches, pull firmly to detach the bumper (do it one side at a time) Make sure you have something soft laying under the bumper when you take it out from both side

Please create/post youtube video? there arent enough tute videos for euro *sadface*


sweet got my takeda within 4 days of buying thru amazon ... they used dhl express!


whats the difference between the takeda and Injen? price looks similar? what was price delivered?

let us know if you get any performance difference
im still hesitant about CAI/SRI. its not the money. But concerned about water for CAI and needing a heatshield for SRI

[TurBIce]

any recommendation of an installer to install a push start/keyless system?
http://www.advancedkeys.com/Prod_AK104B.html

Sydney area

[furythree]

any recommendation of an installer to install a push start/keyless system?
http://www.advancedkeys.com/Prod_AK104B.html

Sydney area

$349 to avoid using keys?! :/

or watch mightycarmods for DIY? lolz

[TurBIce]

i like shiny things:)

[lovesil]

Please create/post youtube video? there arent enough tute videos for euro *sadface*



Will come up with something. Will need to pull the bumper apart when the weather's better to make up a mini shield to block water.

From the way i see it, i just need to put a piece of plastic between the under tray & the filter and also between the chassis & filter. Shouldn't even need to tape it down as its only there to prevent the water from splashing onto the filter and there's already holes in the undertray for any water to leak out.

[Neilz]

[QUOTE=Neilz;3339966]

Did you contact them first regarding shipping to Aus or do everything through Amazon?

everything through amazon.. go to the takeda link i posted and finish their.

[Neilz]

any recommendation of an installer to install a push start/keyless system?
http://www.advancedkeys.com/Prod_AK104B.html

Sydney area

if theres a certified installer for this i would get this considering if its under $600 installed with unit

[lovesil]

Haven't done a video on front bumper removal, but found this video for removing the rear bumper, which is quite useful.

Thought i share with all

http://youtu.be/ktNCWcg-KMQ

[Rob.b1]

My latest mod

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7074/7049966909_02ecd64609_b.jpg

Car felt smoother for sure. Would be better if i remove the fog light cover, but i'm already scared of the rain from these 2 days :p

Could you post up a video of the intake in action.

In/outside of car, would just give us all an idea of how it would sound.

There's really not many CU2's with injens on YouTube, the ones that are video is terrible can barely hear.

Thanks :)

[nxn75u]

I think they sound similar to the takeda's. Really mean sound if you rev it up.

[TurBIce]

if theres a certified installer for this i would get this considering if its under $600 installed with unit

Don't think there is?

[Havocwreaker]

Has anyone fitted the bi-xenon headlamps from a Lux-Navi to a standard CU2?

[Neilz]

anyone in sydney used a good mechanic that knows accords for the installing of:

Tein Coilovers with EFDC
Camber Kit
RSB
Takeda CAI

Possible to be done within half a day? My mechanic i was dealing with doesnt know tein EFDC so doesnt want to do the job and has stated better to do the entire thing with one mechanic that knows this car.. but has no referrals lol...

i dont really car where in sydney they are based - as long as they know their shit :) ... and not gonna charge a arm and leg.

Im kinda a guinea pig for this mod as two other mates wanna get this done lmao..

any info appreciated!

[Fredoops]

The rest are easy, but the EDFC requires a bit of wiring, that'd be your risky part, the rest are reasonably easy.

[p0c1]

I would suggest top one at arncliffe..

[lovesil]

I would suggest top one at arncliffe..

2nd that. The intake and RSB shouldn't be hard at all.

[Havocwreaker]

Which sway bar did you get? Looking for one myself.

[Neilz]

Which sway bar did you get? Looking for one myself.


progress RSB 22mm - no endlinks ( using oem) bloody damn expensive cheapest i could get was $155 + $65 shipping :\

[Havocwreaker]

Did you buy it from heal and toe or from the progress site?

[Neilz]

Did you buy it from heal and toe or from the progress site?

heelandtoe but got combined with tein ss etc

[Neilz]

for anyone who has done the injen/takeda cai...

i want to create a secure pod filter ... no water getting anywhere close to the inlet. When its behind the bumper ( mine has the fog lights) i have seen some youtube videos that covers the pod area with plastic and looks more enclosed and seems to prevent water entering that area...

would anyone have any clue where to get this plastic part? or where you to somehow get plastic sheets ( bunnings) and screw on?

[lovesil]

for anyone who has done the injen/takeda cai...

i want to create a secure pod filter ... no water getting anywhere close to the inlet. When its behind the bumper ( mine has the fog lights) i have seen some youtube videos that covers the pod area with plastic and looks more enclosed and seems to prevent water entering that area...

would anyone have any clue where to get this plastic part? or where you to somehow get plastic sheets ( bunnings) and screw on?

My current plan, is to insert a hard plastic and place it in between the under body tray and the filter. Don't even need to screw on for my instance as it would hold itself by the inner wheel arches/filter/underbody tray. The main point is just to prevent any splashing of water from underneath. As long as it prevents water from directly splashing onto the filter, it will be fine as water will leak out by itself. Also, because i don't have fog light, i'm not too worried about water from the front. However, i might need to make a 2 fold plastic as there's also a pretty big hole in between the filter and our gearbox (the hole's used to be where the air resonator pipe goes)

The hard plastic i'm gonna be using, is one of those hard plastic dinner table mat that one should be able to get off a $2 shop.

For your case, i think you just need to make it a 3 fold.......hope what i say makes sense??

[Fredoops]

All that effort.... Why not just get a icebox instead?

[denot]

All that effort.... Why not just get a icebox instead?

Too much prob with the cu2 icebox. One of them is the rattling noise because the box is made of thin carbon fibre

[Havocwreaker]

I think its pretty obvious that its bad news if the intake is flooded with a lot if water, but does it really matter if a little goes in? It seems a lot of work to completely isolate the filter.

[lovesil]

I think its pretty obvious that its bad news if the intake is flooded with a lot if water, but does it really matter if a little goes in? It seems a lot of work to completely isolate the filter.

I think its really up to individual. Technically, little bit of water wouldn't bother it that much as the CAI filter's oil based (at least my injen is) which will block off some water when being splashed. But its just for a piece of mind. For my method, i don't even think i need to take off the bumper as i should be able to slide it in by some of the underbody tray clips

[furythree]

so whats the difference between takeda and injen....

[MR_LATE]

so whats the difference between takeda and injen....
one has 5 letters and the other has 6

[furythree]

smart ass lol

would you guys consider these "alternatives"?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270683195009 - CAI 79.99+65 ship
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-2011-Acura-TSX-2-4L-I4-BBP-AIR-INTAKE-SYSTEM-W-AIR-FILTER-SHIELD-/220872389885 - SRI with heat shield! 109+35$ ship
http://www.ebay.com/itm/09-10-Acura-TSX-2-4L-L4-i-vtec-Red-Cold-Air-Intake-System-Kit-Filter-/22100693758 -SRI looks dodgy $78.99 + $75 ship
http://www.ebay.com/itm/09-10-Acura-TSX-2-4L-Cool-Cold-Air-Intake-Red-Filter-/400272364727 - CAI looks ok $99.95+60 ship


Is HPS a known brand?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HPS-Short-Ram-Air-Intake-Kit-for-09-10-Acura-TSX-2-4L-Filter-RED-2009-2010-/370546628585 - SRI $209.99+$60
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Takeda-Cold-Air-Polished-Intake-09-11-Acura-TSX-2-4L-/200590679714 $249.98+$65 - Takeda
the takeda on Amazon is $251.80 plus Shipping & Handling: $27.40 so cheap!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/INJEN-COLD-AIR-SHORT-RAM-INTAKE-09-10-ACURA-TSX-14HP-/280570422118 - $245.00 + $82.15 - Injen

funny how takeda and injen are probably same packaging size but ppl wanna charge more for shipping

with the elcheapo ones, is it worth buying one and slapping on a K&N pod

on my last year of warranty so looking to get one (thats why im asking about the difference between takeda and injen)

[Fredoops]

^^^ amazon has special on for injen and takada

[furythree]

yeh but which one to geeeettt
while im at it i think i need to replace my shocks. my tein springs have probably killed them
might get a coilover kit? lool soo much money

[Fredoops]

yeh but which one to geeeettt
while im at it i think i need to replace my shocks. my tein springs have probably killed them
might get a coilover kit? lool soo much money
should;ve thought about that before you got the springs by itself lol

Low spring = dead OEM shock sooner or later

cost of springs over all is more like:
new spring $$$ + Labor to install $$$ + New Shocks (eventually) $$$ + Labor to install (again)$$$

a coilover is like...
New Coilover $$$$ + Labor to install $$$...

Workout about the same cost considering how much labor charge in Australia

[furythree]

well i get my family friend to do it so its not too bad

i cud always get coilovers and sell springs?

[Fredoops]

well i get my family friend to do it so its not too bad

i cud always get coilovers and sell springs?

do the math lol
$300 springs (or more) + $600 Shocks = about the same price as a set of Tein Street Basic Coils.

*shrugs*

[furythree]

do the math lol
$300 springs (or more) + $600 Shocks = about the same price as a set of Tein Street Basic Coils.

*shrugs*
Tein coils for $950 - sell used tein ss springs for about $150-$200? = $750 - $800 + ability to raise ride height a little (scraping too much)
vs new shocks $600 + scrape scrape lol

[Fredoops]

Tein coils for $950 - sell used tein ss springs for about $150-$200? = $750 - $800 + ability to raise ride height a little (scraping too much)
vs new shocks $600 + scrape scrape lol

Lol if you done your math earlier you wouldnt need to sell the springs lol!!

[Rudy]

you're always looking for ways to save the most money, but never consider long term costs and quality. All your purchases the same. This time do it right man and get at least Tein or BC.

[euRo_noob]

I only have a Takeda SRI. Do you think one of those cheapo eBay CAI pipes will fit onto my Takeda SRI? :\ Just seeing if I can convert to CAI cause I don't have the Takeda CAI pipe.....

[denot]

I only have a Takeda SRI. Do you think one of those cheapo eBay CAI pipes will fit onto my Takeda SRI? :\ Just seeing if I can convert to CAI cause I don't have the Takeda CAI pipe.....

how come? normally they come as one kit?

Also, would this fit and help the filter to avoid water?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/150787381089?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[euRo_noob]

how come? normally they come as one kit?



I don't know.. I was just sold only the SRI. Rip off >:[

But yeah, maybe I should just save up for a CAI. How much is shipping on Amazon? =o

[Fredoops]

I don't know.. I was just sold only the SRI. Rip off >:[

But yeah, maybe I should just save up for a CAI. How much is shipping on Amazon? =o


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fking with in $50 of my icebox!!!!

[Rob.b1]

Just installed my Injen, but will be removing it as of tomorrow.
Just not what I expected.
So if anyone is interested In purchasing pm me.
Cheers
Rob

[Fredoops]

Just installed my Injen, but will be removing it as of tomorrow.
Just not what I expected.
So if anyone is interested In purchasing pm me.
Cheers
Rob

care of elaborate?

[I CU2]

ICU2's noob questions again,

Will I have to notify insurance about CAI (will premiums increase :o)?

What are the chances of hydrolocking in heavy rain?

P.S

Can someone please upload a sound clip of their CAI :)

[Rob.b1]

care of elaborate?

Purchased it on impluse.

Not needed anymore.

If anyone interested, willing to sell cheap :)

Cheers

[Fredoops]

ICU2's noob questions again,

Will I have to notify insurance about CAI (will premiums increase :o)?

What are the chances of hydrolocking in heavy rain?

P.S

Can someone please upload a sound clip of their CAI :)

Plenty of vids on youtube on CU2's with CAI,
You only get hydrolocking if your filter is completely submerged.. (you could always get a injen water cover thingy for the filter)

INsurance wise, well you should tell them for a small ish increase in premium (...icebox = stock so they cant tell... a shiny ass tube... they CAN tell lol)

[furythree]

you're always looking for ways to save the most money, but never consider long term costs and quality. All your purchases the same. This time do it right man and get at least Tein or BC.
well to be fair
i havent had any problems with anything ive bought so far. and the teins i have arent really a problem its mostly my driveway which has a stupid fkn gate stopper protruding
i go new tyres with more tread and now it clears it fine. I just thought since im going to change shocks ANYWAY, might as well get coils...but im thinking long term how long im gunna keep the car, cause its not like it increases the cars value that much to have coils


Just installed my Injen, but will be removing it as of tomorrow.
Just not what I expected.
So if anyone is interested In purchasing pm me.
Cheers
Rob
Lol i interpretted that as "i got a cai it was not as i expected....it makes the car slower [omitted]"


Plenty of vids on youtube on CU2's with CAI,
You only get hydrolocking if your filter is completely submerged.. (you could always get a injen water cover thingy for the filter)

INsurance wise, well you should tell them for a small ish increase in premium (...icebox = stock so they cant tell... a shiny ass tube... they CAN tell lol)

How much is the icebox? i thought there was a downside to the icebox cause there was an issue with it being made of thin carbon fibre

[Rudy]

well to be fair
i havent had any problems with anything ive bought so far. and the teins i have arent really a problem its mostly my driveway which has a stupid fkn gate stopper protruding
i go new tyres with more tread and now it clears it fine. I just thought since im going to change shocks ANYWAY, might as well get coils...but im thinking long term how long im gunna keep the car, cause its not like it increases the cars value that much to have coils


I mean not increasing the value of the car itseslf , but buying wisely, not necessarily based on lowest price possible at time of purchase. Your stock shocks now need replacing because you put springs on stock shocks instead of getting coilovers. That kind of stuff. Now you've got to buy new shocks , or coilovers , pay for installation again, and alignment etc. Would have been cheaper/less hassle to 'do it right' in the first place. That's all Im saying

And I remember you bought that cheap replica lip kit from china to save money and it didnt fit and you couldnt use it (could be thinking of someone else?). I just hope those advan replica wheels you got dont crack if you ever go over a curb.

[MR_LATE]

I mean not increasing the value of the car itseslf , but buying wisely, not necessarily based on lowest price possible at time of purchase. Your stock shocks now need replacing because you put springs on stock shocks instead of getting coilovers. That kind of stuff. Now you've got to buy new shocks , or coilovers , pay for installation again, and alignment etc. Would have been cheaper/less hassle to 'do it right' in the first place. That's all Im saying

And I remember you bought that cheap replica lip kit from china to save money and it didnt fit and you couldnt use it (could be thinking of someone else?). I just hope those advan replica wheels you got dont crack if you ever go over a curb.

i agree with the. lowered car on stock shocks is a bad idea

[sodaz]

When it comes to cold air intakes. I believe Airbox systems and Short Ram intake with heat shields are the best for overall power and response.

The type that has the pod filter in the wheel arch (Injen CAI for example) tends to shift the power curve to the peak RPM area and greatly increases the chance of hydrolocking the car since it's much closer to the ground.

[furythree]

I mean not increasing the value of the car itseslf , but buying wisely, not necessarily based on lowest price possible at time of purchase. Your stock shocks now need replacing because you put springs on stock shocks instead of getting coilovers. That kind of stuff. Now you've got to buy new shocks , or coilovers , pay for installation again, and alignment etc. Would have been cheaper/less hassle to 'do it right' in the first place. That's all Im saying

And I remember you bought that cheap replica lip kit from china to save money and it didnt fit and you couldnt use it (could be thinking of someone else?). I just hope those advan replica wheels you got dont crack if you ever go over a curb.

totally agree with u bro
just that at the time i was a Poor unistudent *sadface*
not a problem now

and with the kit, i THOUGHT i had an issue with fitament, turned out to be just natural flex of the plastics, my installer was good and fit it with no problems

and yeh im concerned about the advans but lately i havent been driving that much and other ppl whove bought them seem to have no issues.


anyway, with the takeda going for <$300usd now. im hard pressed to think of reasons why not to get them, you can always pick up a heat shield for the SRI for $50 off ebay as well.
how much are the iceboxes? and nobody knows about the disadvantages of the iceboxes? heard there was rattling or something

[Fredoops]

totally agree with u bro
just that at the time i was a Poor unistudent *sadface*
not a problem now

and with the kit, i THOUGHT i had an issue with fitament, turned out to be just natural flex of the plastics, my installer was good and fit it with no problems

and yeh im concerned about the advans but lately i havent been driving that much and other ppl whove bought them seem to have no issues.


anyway, with the takeda going for <$300usd now. im hard pressed to think of reasons why not to get them, you can always pick up a heat shield for the SRI for $50 off ebay as well.
how much are the iceboxes? and nobody knows about the disadvantages of the iceboxes? heard there was rattling or something

Icebox for CU2 is a bit iffy since the CF is really thin.

For CL9 no problem (except when trying to fit it lol)

The fake advan you got are probably outta the same factory as the real thing... Just sayin.

[Rudy]

The fake advan you got are probably outta the same factory as the real thing... Just sayin.

If the 'made in japan' stamp on the real Advan is just for kicks and they are actually produced in the same factory in China, what point are you trying to make? Or did you mean that the factory in Japan used by Yokohama also make replicas and export them to China? Sorry for the confusion!

[Fredoops]

If the 'made in japan' stamp on the real Advan is just for kicks and they are actually produced in the same factory in China, what point are you trying to make? Or did you mean that the factory in Japan used by Yokohama also make replicas and export them to China? Sorry for the confusion!

Thats more for Enkei's Sparco, Buddyclub etc.

Actually... Im pretty sure ADVAN's are made by enkei...

[Rudy]

Thats more for Enkei's Sparco, Buddyclub etc.

Actually... Im pretty sure ADVAN's are made by enkei...


Im still not sure what point you were trying to originally make by saying they were probably made in the same factory, which I highly doubt.

[Fredoops]

Im still not sure what point you were trying to originally make by saying they were probably made in the same factory, which I highly doubt.

All I'm saying is that don't take anything at face value.

Cheap =\= bad
Expansive =\= good and vice versa.

Besides, iirc a lot of multi piece wheels are forged in Japan but assembled in China, however because the majority of the manufacturing cost is from Japan its still considered "Made in Japan"

Just because it's stamped with made in Japan doesn't meant is necessarily made there, I distinctively remember the buddy clubs "official" reseller in Canada was selling knock offs.

Same as a J's racing reseller in the states selling knock off J's exhaust (AJ racing iirc)

[Rudy]

All I'm saying is that don't take anything at face value.

Cheap =\= bad
Expansive =\= good and vice versa.

Besides, iirc a lot of multi piece wheels are forged in Japan but assembled in China, however because the majority of the manufacturing cost is from Japan its still considered "Made in Japan"

Just because it's stamped with made in Japan doesn't meant is necessarily made there, I distinctively remember the buddy clubs "official" reseller in Canada was selling knock offs.

Same as a J's racing reseller in the states selling knock off J's exhaust (AJ racing iirc)



I see what you mean. Thanks for clarifying.

Affordable wheels can definitely be of good quality (as with many enkei wheels), and expensive wheels can be crap quality (eg ADV1). Fully agree with you there. Im not even an Advan wheel fan for the record...almost did a double take when found out the RS were 4k and cast. Im not saying they are good value for money at all.

I've got nothing against where a wheel is made but rather the quality and testing that goes into it, none of which occur with the vast majority of replica wheels. The real advan wheels are used on many time attack cars in Jap for a reason. Vicroads actually require wheels to meet certain international strength standards to even be legal. I can almost guarantee this advan replica isn't made using the same casting process, with the same quality control, and definitely not certified to JWL/VIA , SAE or any international standards. Put them on the scale and it will be a lot heavier too. This would still apply even if they were made in the same factory as the replica.

Those wheels made in Japan but assembled in china would still adhere to the quality control and manufacturing techniques specified by the Japanese parent company and then JWL certified in order to be sold in Japan.

[furythree]

Icebox for CU2 is a bit iffy since the CF is really thin.

For CL9 no problem (except when trying to fit it lol)

The fake advan you got are probably outta the same factory as the real thing... Just sayin.

can you elaborate on the iffy ness? does it work? im srsly thinking icebox over sri w/heatshield

my advans are definitely replicas. theyre gravity cast which is the least best way of creating wheels

[Fredoops]

can you elaborate on the iffy ness? does it work? im srsly thinking icebox over sri w/heatshield

my advans are definitely replicas. theyre gravity cast which is the least best way of creating wheels

The icebox is double the price of injen.

Because carbon fibre, there's reports of the ct-e icebox being a bit filmsy.

[furythree]

hmm so its better and cheaper to get an SRI with heatshield then? i really dun wanna worry about hyrdo lock esp with winter coming so i think SRI shud be fine

[Fredoops]

hmm so its better and cheaper to get an SRI with heatshield then? i really dun wanna worry about hyrdo lock esp with winter coming so i think SRI shud be fine

The injen CAI can be converted to SRI if needed.

And you could buy An injen hydroshield. For the CAI

[denot]

The icebox is double the price of injen.

Because carbon fibre, there's reports of the ct-e icebox being a bit filmsy.

And rattling... here's the clip:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I42hq4MPPw&feature=youtu.be

[Fredoops]

And rattling... here's the clip:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I42hq4MPPw&feature=youtu.be

Lolololololol @ slow motion

They really should've added a layer of resin inside as reinforcement.

[furythree]

And rattling... here's the clip:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I42hq4MPPw&feature=youtu.be

Holy moly! that is some major wobble
but since its real CF its not like its gunna break tho. but i assume it makes ridiculous noise during driving

but looks like Injen SRI is the way to go! are SRI illegal in NSW?

[denot]

...are SRI illegal in NSW?

I thought it has been said a lot of times here fury... it is as long as you can provide the heat shield and probably engineer certificate

[Neilz]

Has anyone here placed order with heeltoe on the Progress RSB and been told theres 3-4 week wait?

[Vaku]

just waiting for them to be put on a container and sent (Yahoo Japan)

AME Shallen WX - polished

19x8 +43

http://i.imgur.com/82iVK.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/y6gNT.jpg

ordered McGard Splinedrive's in black to go with them.

lets hope they clear the front brakes/calipers.. gamble..

[nxn75u]

Nice choice of rims. Something different.

[Vaku]

Thanks, yeah I was going for something a bit unusual / VIPish

[furythree]

whats your opinion on this guys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCi2yo4UqPI&feature=g-u-u

[Vaku]

I think it proves that all it does is change the sound, which is still worth it in most cases lol.

Quite surprised at the pod filter one in the last video where even the k&n drop in filter did not perform as well as a new stock filter

[lovesil]

whats your opinion on this guys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCi2yo4UqPI&feature=g-u-u

Its flawed testing (as per usual for MCM, where its mainly for entertainment than any real reference).

They didn't take into consideration about the need for ECU to adapt. Also, peak HP doesn't mean anything in terms of modding the car. Its also got to do with the mid range increase (hp/torque) and etc.

[furythree]

thats what i thought re the ecu
if we install a CAI do we need to flash ecu or does it learn by itself?

most of the gains are mid range increases? how would you test that?

[Fredoops]

thats what i thought re the ecu
if we install a CAI do we need to flash ecu or does it learn by itself?

most of the gains are mid range increases? how would you test that?

Question 1: no it'll learn
Question 2: dyno, but as usual a long tube CAI you'll gain mid and top range, not so much lower end.

[denot]

...
Question 2: dyno, but as usual a long tube CAI you'll gain mid and top range, not so much lower end...

What about the shorter mode SRI? Is it better for lower end or high?

[Neilz]

sorry guys off topic - does top one auto ever answer there phone? i rang sat ( 7 times no answer - maybe busy so left it after 11am) then i tried todayu 4 times and no answer... anyone dealt with them before?

All i need is a quote on install for my items :\

[nxn75u]

Top One normally answer their phone. I have no problem with them. You sure you have the right number?

[denot]

I've rang them yesterday around 2pm to book my car for service and they pick up

[Neilz]

I've rang them yesterday around 2pm to book my car for service and they pick up

spoke with DeeDee? will be getting this done in a month or less :)

[pitiek]

Just a heads up Neilz, we're not allowed to ask for prices/quotes in forums....

[MR_LATE]

Really?!?!?!?!

[pitiek]

Yep, my thread was closed a while back due to this...

[MR_LATE]

Was it cus you were a newcomer

[pitiek]

Nope, the reason was no asking quote/price... Do your own research...
Moving on.... :)

[furythree]

but you can ask others what their experience was in pricing
:O loophole

anyway
i washed my car for 5 hours over the weekend
washed, vacuumed, clay bar'd, waxed, buffed and now its so damn smooth and shiny i need wear sunglasses while i use the bonnet as a slippery slide

then on sunday i decided to fix up all my dings from kerb rashes and idiots in car parks.

bought some paint from autobarn, primer filler and clear coat
went to work on the side skirts where the most damage was, and i have to say it turned out pretty amazing
since that went so well, i decided to do my doors....then got overzealous and sprayed too thick a layer so now i have this massive frigging bulge instead of a chipped indent -_-
and i ran out of paint as well. sighs
need to sand it down and start again!

[MR_LATE]

Pics or it didn't happen

[I CU2]

^ pics or lies ;)

EDIT: Beaten by LATE ._.

[Havocwreaker]

Ouch.

[denot]

EDIT: Beaten by LATE ._.

Double ouch!

nice done furry, btw when are we going to have CU2 meet in Sydney?

[Fredoops]

Double ouch!

nice done furry, btw when are we going to have CU2 meet in Sydney?

What so you show up in a cx9? Just for lols

[MR_LATE]

What so you show up in a cx9? Just for lols

hahahahahhahahahahha

[I CU2]

What so you show up in a cx9? Just for lols

omg lols.

[nxn75u]

cu2 meet +1

[denot]

What so you show up in a cx9? Just for lols

Hmmm probably... since my old CU2 is in a "crapy" condition atm. :p Oh, and I probably change all my mazda badge to Honda and my CX9 badge to Accord Euro :p

[MR_LATE]

Hmmm probably... since my old CU2 is in a "crapy" condition atm. :p Oh, and I probably change all my mazda badge to Honda and my CX9 badge to Accord Euro :p

lol itll be like the bmwm3stievotrd car

[denot]

lol itll be like the bmwm3stievotrd car

lol! :thumbsup:

[Fredoops]

Or put a H in the Mazda oval.
Honzda.

[denot]

Or put a H in the Mazda oval.
Honzda.

Nah, I probably going to put a big sticker on each sides of the car saying "Trust me, this car is an Accord Euro!"

[MR_LATE]

Nah, I probably going to put a big sticker on each sides of the car saying "Trust me, this car is an Accord Euro!"

and have the troll face next to it

[denot]

and have the troll face next to it

LOL yeap one of those "you made, bro?" face :p

[08r3308]

cu2 meet +1
+2 for cu2 meet

[furythree]

gah
so i sanded down the paintjob yesterday
cudnt get it smooth and cbfed going out to get 500 grit sandpaper
ended up going from a 4cm graze to a 30cmx20cm area where i sanded the edges of the little "squared off" area.
*facepalm*

so luckily that was mostly swirl marks

i repsrayed the whole area and JUST ran out of paint.

i revisited the 3 points of the side skirts where i did it "right"
peeled off the newspaper to find that the "fixed" section was too thick, so basically the paintwork with clearcoat are PERFECT and silky smooth, but i bloody sprayed on too many layers so it didnt blend in LOL
so u can see random triangle sections near the corners haha
oh well i cbfed fixing them. I tried to smooth out the edges but didnt work and only made it worse cause the primer started to show through. i squeezed the can out of its last drop of paint and covered those up

i will have to smooth out everything and add clear coat tomorrow.

lesson learnt....get it done professionally, or be fkn patient! i got impatient and sprayed a thick dripping layer on, instead of light coats.

[Vaku]

just picked her up yesterday, pro kits already in! ;)
happy I decided to go with the skirts/rear aero/ducktail.

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/539937_4042501377804_1139921768_33937668_136574102 3_n.jpg

just waiting on the rims now.

[08r3308]

Vaku if you want to sell your stock rims let me know.

[MR_LATE]

That silver euro is niiiiiiiiice. Lol

[denot]

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/539937_4042501377804_1139921768_33937668_136574102 3_n.jpg


That looks nice!

[Vaku]

did the full interior LED bulb swap, so much better......

not sure about the rear number plates - do you need to take off the carpet etc?? looks like its a pain to do?

Update - cant get the drivers side Parker back in - is there some
Tactic I'm missing it seems
Impossible.. Shit!!

Edit never mind that was easy just take reservoir tank up haha!!!

[pitiek]

Rear number plate change is easy peasy..
Check your manual.. You just need to undo 4-5 plastic screws then change the bulbs..

[euRo_noob]

Yep, number plates are really easy to do. You should have no trouble doing it as even I was able to and I was/am new to DIY stuff. Pretty much just get a flat head screw driver, open your boot so you can see the bottom of the boot easier, go to the corner of the plastic bit, ply that out and you'll be able to reach the bulbs from there.

[Vaku]

ok great il do it tomorrow afternoon, such a simple mod to do that looks pretty amazing at night I gotta say!

[natnat]

ok great il do it tomorrow afternoon, such a simple mod to do that looks pretty amazing at night I gotta say!

r u the same Vaku with a GTI Adidas (in the past)?

[Vaku]

Thats me! :)

[Ste]

Any HID recommendation in melbourne are? had my euro for a month and really eager to do some mods :D

[Neilz]

Any HID recommendation in melbourne are? had my euro for a month and really eager to do some mods :D

go legit... proper kits look better and last longer.

[I CU2]

go legit... proper kits look better and last longer.

Legit HID system on a normal halogen set-up will cost like 2k. At least you'll have peace of mind that your claim won't be rejected if you crash and the other driver claims he couldn't see you or something.

[MR_LATE]

2k HIDS...

[denot]

Legit HID system on a normal halogen set-up will cost like 2k. At least you'll have peace of mind that your claim won't be rejected if you crash and the other driver claims he couldn't see you or something.

Yup, you will need to install the HID washer (NSW legal requirement)

[natnat]

Thats me! :)

what made the change? ;-)


Yup, you will need to install the HID washer (NSW legal requirement)

+ auto leveller (legal requirement for all cars fitted with HID / Xenon / BiXenon)
+ correct HID headlight projectors from the Luxury model
+ correct bulbs (under 6000k I think?)
- the HID washer is apparently not required in the USA and IMO they don't really do much good unless you drive on dirty / muddy / unsealed roads or never wash your car.. it is also annoying when your car is recently washed then you need to spray your windscreen and the jetwashers also spray water onto your headlights.. and bonnet!

somehow Autobarn in Underwood Brisbane sells these HID conversion bulbs and in order to protect themselves they put a sticker "NOT FOR ROAD USE" and they also sell wheel spacers too!

it annoys me when i get blinded by an oncoming car with illegally fitted HID bulbs in their halogen headlights... and unfortunately the a lot of them are Jazz / Civic / widebody Accord...

[natnat]

2k HIDS...

i think i've seen you on Gympie Rd once..

[I CU2]

it annoys me when i get blinded by an oncoming car with illegally fitted HID bulbs in their halogen headlights... and unfortunately the a lot of them are Jazz / Civic / widebody Accord...

The worst thing about the aforementioned cars is the reflector setup of the HID's. They cause way excessive glare - the HID's in these cars don't make you look cool, they make you look like a wanker.

The V6 Accord Luxury does have the reflector housing but it was specifically designed to cut out glare (surprised me as I most cars have projectors).

Don't even get me started on 55W HID fog lights.

[MR_LATE]

If I'm on gympie rd then i must have left chermside apple store.
I'm a wanker =.= then. 55w hids 8000k low and fog, 12000 k high beams
. Cree led reverse lights
Not sure why but I'm starting to like Halogen again

[denot]

it annoys me when i get blinded by an oncoming car with illegally fitted HID bulbs in their halogen headlights... and unfortunately the a lot of them are Jazz / Civic / widebody Accord...

I was surprised whenever I read this kind of message because aftermarket HID on those cars are not that bad compare to an OEM HID on a 4WD SUV coming your way... I was blinded by Q7 and the likes (big tall car) eventhough I'm on a CX9. I blink at them (because I thought they forgot to turn of their high beam), but they blink at me back (which prove that I was blinded by their OEM HID low beam) :(

[euRo_noob]

If I'm on gympie rd then i must have left chermside apple store.
I'm a wanker =.= then. 55w hids 8000k low and fog, 12000 k high beams
. Cree led reverse lights
Not sure why but I'm starting to like Halogen again

12000k high beams would just be purple wouldn't it? Not necessarily bright?

[MR_LATE]

12000k high beams would just be purple wouldn't it? Not necessarily bright?

No its white and really bright. I fckin shoot down koalas.




Jks about koalas

[denot]

No its white and really bright

Are you sure? here is what 12000K HID looks like: https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRbV2DLuKxZyHn0EVctlfzfGWQnOVGEK Oi_bZTAHGMqWeYVaL81dQ

and again (as I saw this posted so many time on Ozhonda) here is the comparison chart:
http://i01.i.aliimg.com/img/pb/990/806/260/1280890460113_hz-myalibaba-web12_1274.jpg

[euRo_noob]

No its white and really bright. I fckin shoot down koalas.




Jks about koalas

6000k is the whitest. The higher you go, the more blue/purple it gets. I know 2 people with 12000k low beams, it's purple lol. Can't see sh*t

[Fredoops]

.... Whats wrong with some plain old 4300's..... You see better with them
Anyway.

[MR_LATE]

6000k is the whitest. The higher you go, the more blue/purple it gets. I know 2 people with 12000k low beams, it's purple lol. Can't see sh*t

I know i know.. But trust me. Its really bright and not blue or purple. Its white

[MR_LATE]

I know i know.. But trust me. Its really bright and not blue or purple. Its white

6000 has a tinge of yello when you put next to 8000. Can we please refer it add 43 6 8 12 34 from now on? Cbf typing zeros

[Rudy]

For anyone who wants to keep it legal, yet improve light output , I recommend Philips HIR 2. Can get them cheap on Amazon (about $35-40 a pair shipped - they are like more than double that in Aus). They are very popular on US forums and apparently the best upgrade you can get for halogen reflectors thats still legal and wont produce glare. Colour is not true white, definitely more on the yellow spectrum but noticeably more white than stock.

My dads accord with stock halogen in stock housing
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6412225105_9ce6f40201.jpg

Mine with HIR2 halogen in stock housing
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6412224993_a6813f4fd3.jpg

[Vaku]

damn ebay...
latest purchases.

gloss black pillar covers

http://i.imgur.com/vPEPh.jpg

painted roof spoiler

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/$(KGrHqVHJDkE-ODOkpogBPqpj74WLw~~60_3.JPG

EZ lip (looks a bit shit in the photo.... anyway see how it goes)

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/9150/acura1i.jpg

[euRo_noob]

I bought the EZ lip. Looked not so good. Threw it out.

[MR_LATE]

I bought the EZ lip. Looked not so good. Threw it out.

that's an ugly lip. Kinda makes me feel that its ok to scratch it over drive ways and speed bumps

[Fredoops]

^^^^ pretty sure that the point of the thing, a scratch protector.

[MR_LATE]

I dunno. ain't gonna help if you're going to get a forward moving scratch ya.'mean?

[Fredoops]

I dunno. ain't gonna help if you're going to get a forward moving scratch ya.'mean?
scrape. not scratch.

[Vaku]

I bought the EZ lip. Looked not so good. Threw it out.

yeah just to experiment with curious to see the results on a black car

[redseven]

For anyone who wants to keep it legal, yet improve light output , I recommend Philips HIR 2. Can get them cheap on Amazon (about $35-40 a pair shipped - they are like more than double that in Aus). They are very popular on US forums and apparently the best upgrade you can get for halogen reflectors thats still legal and wont produce glare. Colour is not true white, definitely more on the yellow spectrum but noticeably more white than stock.
Mine with HIR2 halogen in stock housing
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6412224993_a6813f4fd3.jpg

Damn that's bright! Kinda looks like Osram Nightbreakers... how would these Phillips compare? I've got a poverty-spec CU2 without xenons and I'd love to get more light out of the stock projectors without having to use a xenon kit.

[denot]

For anyone who wants to keep it legal, yet improve light output , I recommend Philips HIR 2.

Rang NRMA yesterday and they said this Philips bulb is "Not legal for road use" The guy on the other end cant really explain what is the reason though...

[I CU2]

^ Osram Nightbreakers, best legal halogens.