cu2 mods

[tony1234]

^^^^Nice rims.

[Rudy]

^^ wow, thats how its done.

[tqt]

Yeah, well hello o.o Custom CAI with Apexi Filter, Tein SS, 20 x 8.5 SSR LM-9

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5128/imag0008g.jpg (http://img509.imageshack.us/i/imag0008g.jpg/)

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/4745/p1010358.jpg (http://img684.imageshack.us/i/p1010358.jpg/)

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/3130/p1010365.jpg (http://img684.imageshack.us/i/p1010365.jpg/)

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/1695/p1010362i.jpg (http://img134.imageshack.us/i/p1010362i.jpg/)

hi, if i can ask what offset front and rear wheels? and your tyre 255/35/20?

[hondar]

hi, if i can ask what offset front and rear wheels? and your tyre 255/35/20?

20x8.5 +43 NR
20x8.5 +43 SL

[jimboturbo]

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5128/imag0008g.jpg (http://img509.imageshack.us/i/imag0008g.jpg/)



great looking car lowered and with those wheels :D

One thing that I've been wondering about though, and that I'm sure alot of others would be interested in is the clear front indicators that are standard on the United Kingdoms "Honda Accord Type S" (which is just a CU2 with Deisel engine)

http://www.freeupload.com.au//uploads/1/clear lense 2.jpg

see what i mean? anyone know where to source them? Even though it's only a subtle change i think they really finnish off the car well.

[tqt]

What tyres size it that? Thanks

[taccord12]

245/35/20 and yeah those clear indicators almost got a go ahead with mr heel toe in the Acurazine forum, until it was told that it'd cost 1k for them (not sure if its both headlights or just 1)

[jimboturbo]

245/35/20 and yeah those clear indicators almost got a go ahead with mr heel toe in the Acurazine forum, until it was told that it'd cost 1k for them (not sure if its both headlights or just 1)

wow! I presume that must be replacing the entire headlight assembly (exc. globes,etc) all i want is that cheap little piece of clear plastic inside the headlight housing not the whole thing! honestly i would only consider doing it if it was under $100 bucks including shipping. After all that bit of clear plastic probably only costs Honda like $2 each to manufacture in china!

[taccord12]

wow! I presume that must be replacing the entire headlight assembly (exc. globes,etc) all i want is that cheap little piece of clear plastic inside the headlight housing not the whole thing! honestly i would only consider doing it if it was under $100 bucks including shipping. After all that bit of clear plastic probably only costs Honda like $2 each to manufacture in china!


why be so racist lol jokes, im chinese, nah yeah that's replacing the whole headlight unit, too bad they only do it that way, otherwise i think someone from Acurazine clear out headlights for people, too bad we're not in the US

[Type R Positive]

Clear indicators heaps better!
And 20's look perfect under the guards, even if the tyres cost $500+ each.

[hondar]

Clear indicators heaps better!
And 20's look perfect under the guards, even if the tyres cost $500+ each.

kumho tyres is about 250-300 each.. so it is about 1000ish over for 20 inchs.

i am sure there is really good tyres costing $500 each

but if u want something more affordable and still not bad.. should look at kumho..

[Type R Positive]

I think you'll find kumho spt's in 20" cost heaps more than that.

[hondar]

I think you'll find kumho spt's in 20" cost heaps more than that.

different city prices may vary... over here i think is cheaper...

[nesterjester]

i got my 225/35/20 kumho19 for $210 a wheel @option1 garage in hemmant
and they are quiet as with goood grip

[tqt]

how much kumho 245/35R19 in melbourne anyone?

[taccord12]

My tires were about 295 each and that wasn't the cheapest price i could find too, for the power our euros are putting down, we hardly need anything better than that, the Ecsta SPT KU31's fine.

[Rudy]

check out thetyrefactory they got the best prices i found. I got jap tyres in that size for 280. I probably wouldn't fork out more than 250 for those.

[nesterjester]

will springs from older euros fit the cu2 i.e 05, 06, 07, 08
cheers guys!

[denot]

will springs from older euros fit the cu2 i.e 05, 06, 07, 08
cheers guys!

I think they dont... springs for the new Accord will fit to CU2 though...

[Type R Positive]

will springs from older euros fit the cu2 i.e 05, 06, 07, 08
cheers guys!
I don't think so, as companies making new springs and coilovers for the CU2.

Even if they did fit, CU2 would need higher rated springs for the increased weight.

[MKI4EVA]

Yeah, well hello o.o Custom CAI with Apexi Filter, Tein SS, 20 x 8.5 SSR LM-9

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Heya - how are you finding the Teins?..........good damper and firm confortable ride? is it heaps firm on the highest setting?

[taccord12]

Heya - how are you finding the Teins?..........good damper and firm confortable ride? is it heaps firm on the highest setting?

hey it's a little more firm because i have my tein on stock settings which should be 8 clicks back from hardest cause there's 16 i believe. and i'm also not planning to turn it to the hardest because i want to keep my cu2 comfortable enough lol, but since even the stock setting is a fair bit of difference, im sure the hardest setting would be much firmer.

[tqt]

Hi guys,

I just did some mods to my car. Picture was taken from my mobile. Any comments are welcomed. :D

[denot]

Hi guys,

I just did some mods to my car. Picture was taken from my mobile. Any comments are welcomed. :D

wat are the mods?

[taccord12]

Hi guys,

I just did some mods to my car. Picture was taken from my mobile. Any comments are welcomed. :D

Vertini hennessy ? nice :) what offset, width of wheel and disk size etc.. :) ?

[tqt]

Yes they are vertini hennessy 19"x8.5 45+(i think). Lowered with eibach springs. :)

[Type R Positive]

I like the vertini's, ive had my eye on them. What tyres you got on them?

[MKI4EVA]

anyone done anything to the exhaust system? cat back etc.

what about hondata?

sorry if it's been covered.......

[greg6510]

I have recently done a 60mm Stainless Steel pipe, with a sweet tail piece. Sounds quite agressive, but still classy. Cost me quite a bit, but very happy. Definate increase in power too. Left the CAT in place though.

Doing a CAI and UNICHIP soon as well.

[denot]

^^^ greg, sound clip/video will be good! :)

[Soulful]

anyone got any pics of the new CU2 model with deep dish wheels on them??

I've just bought a standard model yesterday and planning to get a set of nice deep dish on it, also want to change the light to HID as well, anyone know anybody in Sydney that does a good job??

[greg6510]

^^^ greg, sound clip/video will be good! :)

I tried to do one with my cellphone camera, and it sounds awful! Nowhere near the real sound. The video clip sounds like a farting motorbike LOL. Even I was shocked. :eek:

Reality, it has a deeep racy sound, aggressive. Will try and find a camcorder that comes close to portraying the true sound.

[MKI4EVA]

so approx 2" cat back?

I'm going to have a look at how the exhaust is designed and if it's stainless steel system.

I'd go as far as x'ing the CAT and silencers and leaving the mufflers as is. (not a option for everyone).

after that i'll just be waiting on a hondata set up and be done with it.

[moo moo nel]

teaser ;)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/moomoonel/Honda/08122009052.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/moomoonel/Honda/08122009057.jpg

[Rudy]

teaser ;)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/moomoonel/Honda/08122009052.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/moomoonel/Honda/08122009057.jpg

:eek: how many mm it lower u?

[MKI4EVA]

would love to experience how these feel.............

any meets soon?

[moo moo nel]

very modest drop ;)

as you expect from Mugen... better handling but still maintain the same comfort :)

[SRVTIR]

Pedders coils, Ingals camber kit, HPS Typhoon intake, Kenwood indash stereo with touch screen, nav man, handsfree bluetooth, Analogue tv, and some stickers! lol

[denot]

Pedders coils, Ingals camber kit, HPS Typhoon intake, Kenwood indash stereo with touch screen, nav man, handsfree bluetooth, Analogue tv, and some stickers! lol

HPS Typhoon custom fitted to the CU2, or have they released the CU2 one?

[moo moo nel]

Pedders coils, Ingals camber kit, HPS Typhoon intake, Kenwood indash stereo with touch screen, nav man, handsfree bluetooth, Analogue tv, and some stickers! lol

you sure you have a CU2? :p

[denot]

^^^ I dont think he has one... :p On the other thread, he said he was looking to buy one ;)

[euro88]

Guys just wanna ask can this air filter be fitted into cu2?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/K-N-Filter-2008-2009-Honda-Accord-w-2-4L-eng_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem518c5ab15dQQitemZ35 0247104861QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcce ssories

Thanks :)

[mrobbo56]

Guys just wanna ask can this air filter be fitted into cu2?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/K-N-Filter-2008-2009-Honda-Accord-w-2-4L-eng_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem518c5ab15dQQitemZ35 0247104861QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcce ssories

Thanks :)

yes i would also like to know this. as i have just brought a brand new CU2 and em looking for some performance gains.

[denot]

^^^ has been discussed http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113016&highlight=filter&page=9

look at post number #100

[hhiiihh]

sorry iam new here. iam just wondering where a good place to get a set of coilovers from as iam about to get my car very soon

[Dilan]

Hey guys,

Just wondering if anyone has tried installing something like this?
http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/index.php?option=com_jdm&p=detail&vid=27&cid=370

Is it difficult and what is involved?

[Type R Positive]

sorry iam new here. iam just wondering where a good place to get a set of coilovers from as iam about to get my car very soonwhat model you got? CL9 or CU2?
CU2, you are going to have to get from overseas.

[hhiiihh]

iam gonna get the cu2, and reliable websites out there? and do i have to go to the airport?

[CU2 Euro 09]

Hey guys,

Just wondering if anyone has tried installing something like this?
http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/index.php?option=com_jdm&p=detail&vid=27&cid=370

Is it difficult and what is involved?

They would be fantastic. Singapore Honda Club has a few guys that have done it. It changes the internals of the mirror assembly, so no complete change over of the mirror. It also retains the left mirror reverse tilt. It auto folds in when locking the car and folds out on unlocking. You can always install the internal button on the drivers door to fold in/out when you're in the car.

[moo moo nel]

They would be fantastic. Singapore Honda Club has a few guys that have done it. It changes the internals of the mirror assembly, so no complete change over of the mirror. It also retains the left mirror reverse tilt. It auto folds in when locking the car and folds out on unlocking. You can always install the internal button on the drivers door to fold in/out when you're in the car.

does the kit include the motor?

[kimnkk]

Hey guys,

Just wondering if anyone has tried installing something like this?
http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/index.php?option=com_jdm&p=detail&vid=27&cid=370

Is it difficult and what is involved?

That's awesome, got that on my books but would be even better if we could have the buttons in the interior.

Anyone heard of 'Austyre' btw? Its the only tyre i can find for 20" that is around 245/35/20 and has a load rating of 98 or higher!! Oh noes :eek:

[nesterjester]

WOW just looking through the yankee tsx forums and stumbled across this, hi-5 to "defconskylude" at acurazine for finding these ....

the russians sure know how to mod!

http://http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip.jpg"
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip2.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip3.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip4.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip5.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip5a.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip6.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip7.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip8.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip9.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip10.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip11.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip12.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip13.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip14.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip15.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip16.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip17.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip18.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip19.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip20.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip21.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip22.jpg

[nesterjester]

heres the rest of the pics =)

http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip23.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip24.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip25.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip26.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip27.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip28.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip29.jpg
http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip30.jpg

[nesterjester]

got some catching up to do australia ....

[taccord12]

hey nesterjester have you got pics of your Euro, where abouts in bris are you from, wonder if i've seen your car on the road :)

[nxn75u]

the kit on the black on black euro is sex man! tats custom?

[hondar]

does the kit include the motor?

this kit is motor only

you use existing mirror.

you need a mechanic to install it. not a diy stuff

the mirror folding can be turn on or off using the mirror angle button.

good to have function

[denot]

this kit is motor only

you use existing mirror.

you need a mechanic to install it. not a diy stuff

the mirror folding can be turn on or off using the mirror angle button.

good to have function

leo, can u fold both mirrors at the same time?

[Youngster]

this kit is motor only

you use existing mirror.

you need a mechanic to install it. not a diy stuff

the mirror folding can be turn on or off using the mirror angle button.

good to have function

1.Does the mirros fold when you press the lock botton on the remote?
2. Does the motor come with the wiring and instructions in english?
3.Can this be operated manual (fold and unfold when your inside the car)?
4.Can you please explain "Door [un]locked to work Stored when deployed"

[moo moo nel]

this kit is motor only

you use existing mirror.

you need a mechanic to install it. not a diy stuff

the mirror folding can be turn on or off using the mirror angle button.

good to have function

you meant I will have a extra button on the mirror angle adjuster?

are you able to fold the mirrors when you lock the car?

very interested

[Youngster]

you meant I will have a extra button on the mirror angle adjuster?

are you able to fold the mirrors when you lock the car?

very interested

Same here and this is somthing that i need because i have a narrow driveway.

[HHCZ]

These black rims are Axis Elite's? Shame that they are not in 18"... Do you know any rims that look similar? They look like AMG rims (http://www.roadfly.com/new-cars/wp-content/uploads/gallery/2008-mercedes-benz-c63-amg/new-c63-amg.jpg) too. Something like that, you know :)

[hondar]

leo, can u fold both mirrors at the same time?

i assume that will be the case. mirror folded at the same time

[hondar]

1.Does the mirros fold when you press the lock botton on the remote?
2. Does the motor come with the wiring and instructions in english?
3.Can this be operated manual (fold and unfold when your inside the car)?
4.Can you please explain "Door [un]locked to work Stored when deployed"

from honda website:
1 - mirror folded can be turned on / off using mirror angle toggle button for mirror side to the right hand mirror adjustment or lefthand mirror
2 - no idea if come with wiring. definetely no english instruction, but is a add on function
3 - folding function only work when engine is turn off plus this function activated. it wont work when engine is on othwerise it is safety hazard when you lock the door and the mirror fold
4 - it just mean when you lock - mirror fold, when you unlock, mirror deployed

[hondar]

you meant I will have a extra button on the mirror angle adjuster?

are you able to fold the mirrors when you lock the car?

very interested

mirror will be folded when u lock the car + engine is off PLUS you switched on this function by sliding to the right for the mirror angle button for right hand mirror

[kimnkk]

Finally got some work 20" gs1 fitted after looking for ages for done legal tyres. Only 1 brand available haha oh well hopefully some better ones come out later bit thsless should so in the mean time.

Getting the full aero kit installed tomorrow and then got some h&r springs waiting to be put in. Hopefully those springs are decent, twin as are pretty cheap from the states but shipping is 500 for ups!! He won't ship usps if I pay via paypal ><

[denot]

Finally got some work 20" gs1 fitted after looking for ages for done legal tyres. Only 1 brand available haha oh well hopefully some better ones come out later bit thsless should so in the mean time.

Getting the full aero kit installed tomorrow and then got some h&r springs waiting to be put in. Hopefully those springs are decent, twin as are pretty cheap from the states but shipping is 500 for ups!! He won't ship usps if I pay via paypal ><

wat size n brand is the tyres?

[kimnkk]

wat size n brand is the tyres?

Lol just reread my post, so many typos stupid phone keyboards lol!

I'm running austyres sport 245/35/20 99v. Ride quality is ok, not noticably noisier at 60 but definitely noisier at 100. Haven't has them lose grip yet but I haven't had a chance to try them in the wet yet. I'm just glad these things haven't exploded on me already actually haha

[kimnkk]

Finally got around to uploading a pic of it. Still needs to be lowered but once thats done hopefully the rims look a tad bigger as the 35 profile rubber makes the 20's look like 19's!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2726/4250460929_590dfc4d74_b.jpg

[denot]

^^^ Looks awesome man... side shot please? :p

[MKI4EVA]

I'm going to have a closer look at the sway bar design and if possible get some bigger ones custom made.

It doesn't cost much provided the joints aren't too tricking. approx $180 per sway bar.

I'll come back to you guys on this one.

Going to try and get it to handle because I didn't get my GTI...........hahhaha.

[furythree]

omg wtf at those russian mods. what body kit is that. looks like aero but its a complete front spoiler. i was just about to purchase the mugen lip kit now i see this. the lip didnt sell me the leds did lol.

and that rear sun visor looks awesome in the last pic.

ive been trying to find something more interesting than what modulo and mugen offer in terms of rear bumper/lip becuase they look too similar to stock...just lower. these guys have the right stuff. anyone know how/where to get it. i assume that id have to pay a premium to get it to australia but it wouldnt be any different to overpriced mugen imports?

[Type R Positive]

Looks sick Kimmy!
Hows the speedo accuracy?

[kimnkk]

Looks sick Kimmy!
Hows the speedo accuracy?

Cheers mate :D I haven't actually tried an external GPS to check my speed yet but theoretically i should be going 1.8% faster. Should cut down some of the huge tolerances that manufacturers put in place though :p I would've gotten lower profile tyres to get even closer to 0% difference but these are the only legal 20" tyres that will fit!


^^^ Looks awesome man... side shot please? :p

Thanks bud :D. These two are the closest i have to a side profile at the moment. Will get a better side profile shot for ya, but its gonna look high if i do a proper side shot :p

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4253834838_2e67f5337c_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4253829442_550f5c27ae_b.jpg

What do you guys think of the Acura grill? Looking for an Acura grill at the moment, but going to see how much rear badges will set me back before i buy the front haha, i think badges will be more difficult and expensive than the grill! Fingers crossed they're not.

[denot]

^^^ why u need acura grill? look ugly ass!!! 90% of tsx owners dont like it... your mugen looks better

[Youngster]

Agree with denot.
The Mugen grill looks 100% better because i've got the same grill and looks HOT...haha

[MKI4EVA]

has anyone seen the grill part that is located in the front bumper (the lower section) come in darkish chrome? I could have sworn I saw this on a euro the other day. it looked heaps good and classy.

[kimnkk]

hmm i see where you guys are coming from, i used to hate it too but i dunno its kinda grown on me :o

yeah i'll stick with my mugen for now. do you guys think i should get the silver trim around the grill paint matched, or painted black, or just left silver?

youngster: awesome fd2r man! you gotta post up pics of your cu2 as well :D jdm cu2 too? :p haha

[furythree]

throw ur mugen grill my way if u dont want it :D

[MrHeeltoe]

We are supposed to have access to CT parts by the end of the month...intakes and I think one other part.

[furythree]

wats ct parts

[tony1234]

wats ct parts
Comptech.It's a US brand.

[[ IV 23 VI ]]

Cheers mate :D I haven't actually tried an external GPS to check my speed yet but theoretically i should be going 1.8% faster. Should cut down some of the huge tolerances that manufacturers put in place though :p I would've gotten lower profile tyres to get even closer to 0% difference but these are the only legal 20" tyres that will fit!



Thanks bud :D. These two are the closest i have to a side profile at the moment. Will get a better side profile shot for ya, but its gonna look high if i do a proper side shot :p

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4253834838_2e67f5337c_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4253829442_550f5c27ae_b.jpg

What do you guys think of the Acura grill? Looking for an Acura grill at the moment, but going to see how much rear badges will set me back before i buy the front haha, i think badges will be more difficult and expensive than the grill! Fingers crossed they're not.

Looks neat,

But 245/35/20 is a little chunky for a 8.5 inch rim,
I know you wont find anything smaller with the right load rating,
but you are going to still be defectable anyways as your rolling diameter is larger than stock..

[denot]

;2612326']Looks neat,

But 245/35/20 is a little chunky for a 8.5 inch rim,
I know you wont find anything smaller with the right load rating,
but you are going to still be defectable anyways as your rolling diameter is larger than stock..

Only 5mm different than stock can still be defected?

[kimnkk]

;2612326']Looks neat,

But 245/35/20 is a little chunky for a 8.5 inch rim,
I know you wont find anything smaller with the right load rating,
but you are going to still be defectable anyways as your rolling diameter is larger than stock..

Yeah would've liked 235 but i dont like the extremely stretched look. the advantage of this is that the rim has a little tiny bit of protection :o

i think in VIC its a tolerance 15mm smaller/larger than stock. with this setup its 8mm larger than stock so i'm still in the clear by a little. :thumbsup:

[furythree]

nester any idea if those russian mods were custom one - off or they are mass manufactured like mugen.

[nesterjester]

nester any idea if those russian mods were custom one - off or they are mass manufactured like mugen.

hey guys they practically got all those images from these sites,
apparently you can order them (but dont quote me on that) from that website... thats if you understand russian ... lol

http://www.drive2.ru/cars/honda/accord/
http://accord-russia.ru/

[nesterjester]

oh yea and those russian mods are all custom ...

They even made a custom satellite nav and moved the display to the compartment in front of the gear knob...

http://i018.radikal.ru/0912/a9/93f72a3427cf.jpg
http://s60.radikal.ru/i167/0912/43/adbb5d83d4c2.jpg
http://i017.radikal.ru/0912/fd/a261002812b4.jpg
http://s48.radikal.ru/i122/0912/64/48fb1104b8a6.jpg





Genius!

[felixd]

the russians r hacking the crap out the CU2 they r good , its time to show them ur real mods cmon guys :D

[denot]

^^^ And brand my CU2 as an Accord Euro R? no way Felix! :p

[[ IV 23 VI ]]

Only 5mm different than stock can still be defected?


Yes it can.


Yeah would've liked 235 but i dont like the extremely stretched look. the advantage of this is that the rim has a little tiny bit of protection

i think in VIC its a tolerance 15mm smaller/larger than stock. with this setup its 8mm larger than stock so i'm still in the clear by a little.?

Actually 235/30 would not look extremely pulled, its fairly normal if not oversized.
But yeah oversized tyres will give the rim protection.

Im not sure about the 15mm tolerance.. otherwise they would not have that rule.. If police wanted too they will still defect you,

But as is your car doesnt scream any unwanted attention so you should be ok :p

[[ IV 23 VI ]]

the russians r hacking the crap out the CU2 they r good , its time to show them ur real mods cmon guys


^^^ And brand my CU2 as an Accord Euro R? no way Felix! :p


Not brand it as a euro R..

Put a mugen kit on it.

[felixd]

i mean not euro r CU2 just VIP it :D

[denot]

;2613373']Yes it can.


but the Std Cu2 with 17" and the lux CU2 18" different is more than 5mm :confused:

so if I use CU2 18" rims on my std CU2, I can get defected?

[denot]

i mean not euro r CU2 just VIP it :D

hahahah the white CU2 supercharged on that Russian website has "Euro R" stickers all over it :p A supercharged Type R :cool:

[kimnkk]

;2613373']Yes it can.

Actually 235/30 would not look extremely pulled, its fairly normal if not oversized.
But yeah oversized tyres will give the rim protection.

Im not sure about the 15mm tolerance.. otherwise they would not have that rule.. If police wanted too they will still defect you,

But as is your car doesnt scream any unwanted attention so you should be ok :p

I got my info from VicRoads themselves so i should be okay i http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/CC48FC10-4D57-4F04-82E1-3BD72EF88340/0/VSI8.pdf

Otherwise it would be mega gay if i went to all this trouble to get road legal tyres and still be defected on something else :o.

Yeah for sure 235 would look better and be closer to the original rolling diameter - sorry i meant stretched look with 225. 245 makes the wheel look too small because there's too much rubber. But then i guess it kind of suits the car because the rubber fills in the pumped arches. 22" with 20 profile perhaps (and no road legal tyres haha)? :D


hahahah the white CU2 supercharged on that Russian website has "Euro R" stickers all over it :p A supercharged Type R :cool:

haha yeah, the russians sure aren't shy about modding their cars. Some are done alright but they're all too 'extreme' if you know what i mean. Some pretty interesting and nice ones in there, perhaps just need to tone down on the vents overall!

[[ IV 23 VI ]]

wow thats good news then, you guys are allowed to go 15mm over..
I thought it had to be spot on..

[aaronng]

but the Std Cu2 with 17" and the lux CU2 18" different is more than 5mm :confused:

so if I use CU2 18" rims on my std CU2, I can get defected?

When they say 15mm limit, that is the rolling diameter of the tyres. Not the rim size.
If you are only 5mm above stock rolling diameter, and you want to be a bit safer, then you can try printing a copy of VSI8 and keeping that in your glovebox in case cops try to defect you for it.

[denot]

When they say 15mm limit, that is the rolling diameter of the tyres. Not the rim size.
If you are only 5mm above stock rolling diameter, and you want to be a bit safer, then you can try printing a copy of VSI8 and keeping that in your glovebox in case cops try to defect you for it.

Hey aaronng, what i mean is the rolling diameter between std 225/50/17 and 235/45/18 is 6mm different. not the wheels... :)

[nesterjester]

a few more ...




http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip.jpg

http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip2.jpg

http://www.thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsxlip3.jpg

[dtngo]

Don't know if you guys would be interested, but there are cheap Mugen copy window visors on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Window-Visor-Wind-Deflector-for-08on-Honda-Accord-Euro_W0QQitemZ220536346757QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Ca r_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3358fd9885

[furythree]

hey guys they practically got all those images from these sites,
apparently you can order them (but dont quote me on that) from that website... thats if you understand russian ... lol

http://www.drive2.ru/cars/honda/accord/
http://accord-russia.ru/

lol thanks for those sites. google translator might help. but i might think twice about ordering from them cause its custom and 150000km away.

rather get mugen. replicas would be nice but alas nobody sells mugen replicas still. i saw a post on some acurazine forum or something that they were organising a group buy but that thread went quiet before christmas. it was like $800CND for the kit.


Don't know if you guys would be interested, but there are cheap Mugen copy window visors on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Window-Visor-Wind-Deflector-for-08on-Honda-Accord-Euro_W0QQitemZ220536346757QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Ca r_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3358fd9885

omg i want to strangle u! lol
i just ordered my genuine ones this week. and EMS just update saying they will be at my door tommorrow. i couldnt find replicas for cu2 anywhere

the description says 08 model. sometimes they sell cl9 stuff as 08 euro are you sure it fits? might get it as a cheap temporary visor until i get a mugen kit then attatch the genuine ones. have u bought it?


btw does anyone have the colour coded mud guards? how much are they? i cant remember what they look like, but i remembered they made the car look lower but the main reason why i am interested in them is because i hate the gap between the tires and the walls of the wheel arc. its too wide

these fotos show what i mean (scroll down) http://www.drive2.ru/cars/honda/accord/accord_cl_cm/vladimir37/
i think hes on air runners or watevr you call them. there is a huge gap when he lowers his car.i know his tyres are small but even if theyre big the arc is flared outwards slightly. im hoping some cheap mudguards would make the gap smaller?

[furythree]

i just looked at this guys foto journals
http://www.drive2.ru/cars/honda/accord/accord_2008/vital-/

is it just me or did he pretty much cut vent holes in his bonnet and put dents in his front bumper to create that rugged effect. or is it part of the lip. because i think the lip is just the bottom part. but i dont see him actually doing anything to the front bumper to make it like that. and comparing the bumper to the original i think its an entire replacement or self "dented"

[furythree]

i got my mugen visors today! :D :D :D

....except the instructions are in japanese and there are alot of screws so im a bit screwed lol

[Rudy]

i got my mugen visors today! :D :D :D

....except the instructions are in japanese and there are alot of screws so im a bit screwed lol

just use the 3M tape, no need for the screws.

[chunsa]

Use both the screws and the tape. My OEM ones uses only tape and lifted off at the left rear whilst driving on the highway. Awaiting to bring it to a dealer to fix it up.

[Rudy]

Use both the screws and the tape. My OEM ones uses only tape and lifted off at the left rear whilst driving on the highway. Awaiting to bring it to a dealer to fix it up.


as long as its the red 3M tape and you prep it with alcohol wipe, no chance it will rip off. I had to use brute force when i took mine off. If it lifts off, its because of improper application.

[furythree]

what about the screws?

[chunsa]

as long as its the red 3M tape and you prep it with alcohol wipe, no chance it will rip off. I had to use brute force when i took mine off. If it lifts off, its because of improper application.

My car probably had it done improperly by the dealers.

The tape used with the OEM ones were what looked like simple black double sided tape.

Only my rear left lifted off which was a cause for concern especially on the highway!

[[ IV 23 VI ]]

30 pages of no serious modifications

[felixd]

;2619299']30 pages of no serious modifications

:thumbsup:not even with fully sik mods

[denot]

;2619299']30 pages of no serious modifications

So we have to eh?

[MKI4EVA]

My plans over the next couple of months.

1. Fill the engine mounts up with a harder poly compound - motor moves abit too much for my liking. Added with the way I drive they won't last.

2. Firmer springs - OEM springs feel progressive. Would be good to get a linear rated firmer spring.

3. Upgrade sway bars - Steering response is good atm but could do with abit of sharping up.

4. Might look into ISF rims to see if they fit and cost. Or a nice rime with that colour effect darkish shadow chrome sort of look.

http://lexusenthusiast.com/images/weblog/07-08-19-lexus-is-f.jpg

Just trying to give it abit more life.........I realise it's not a sports sedan.

[nxn75u]

My plans over the next couple of months.


4. Might look into ISF rims to see if they fit and cost. Or a nice rime with that colour effect darkish shadow chrome sort of look.

http://lexusenthusiast.com/images/weblog/07-08-19-lexus-is-f.jpg

Just trying to give it abit more life.........I realise it's not a sports sedan.

:thumbsup: Sure to look great on an euro!

[mikhaelnen]

Just installed the H&R sport spring last week. Modest drop and looks much much better compare to stock height. However, planning to go back to stock and getting rid of the H&R as I have a steep garage ramp!!!

PM me if you have any enquiry. :)

[kimnkk]

How hard is it to install the springs yourself? Never done it before, recommended for a noobie?

Got the same springs waiting to be put in too :D

Also, don't forget the pics :D

[longers]

^ definitely not! need a bit of now how with cars etc. not to mention how long it would take if you don't have the right tools. you'd also need a spring clamp. i paid 150 to get mine installed. and it took him a good 2 and half hours or so. recommend you do the same too. much easier, hope that helps

[kimnkk]

Thanks :D Just saw so many people saying they did it themselves in a few other threads so i wasn't sure if it was exactly something a noob could handle with a youtube video along side hahahha

Yeah i got the set in the CL9 professionally installed, $240 but he takes his time and i trust him. Was quoted $160 from a tyre place in Richmond so not sure if i should take it there next time or go to the same guy, or DIY but yeah i think i will take your advice and get a pro :D

[longers]

well the main thing with springs is you need a spring clamp. and it might take you a long time to compress the spring enough to fit it it. but if you have time. then go for it, learn a few things on the way. i learnt how to do it from watching the guy do it for me lol. good luck

[kimnkk]

well the main thing with springs is you need a spring clamp. and it might take you a long time to compress the spring enough to fit it it. but if you have time. then go for it, learn a few things on the way. i learnt how to do it from watching the guy do it for me lol. good luck

hmm ahah i dont think i have the balls to do it. I saw the guy do a little bit of the front and he was using a mallet and what not, i mean i have nfi what to knock out and stuff so i'm sure i'd forget something unless there is a shortcut.

Yeah i'd need a spring clamp too, and lots of tools. haha :zip:

I thought there might have been a shortcut to taking them out haha because people seemed to be doing it themselves but i guess there's no shortcut! When i was there he took about an hour for the front left, sounds a little long but i guess its not much more to pay for peace of mind right?

[tqt]

Thanks :D Just saw so many people saying they did it themselves in a few other threads so i wasn't sure if it was exactly something a noob could handle with a youtube video along side hahahha

Yeah i got the set in the CL9 professionally installed, $240 but he takes his time and i trust him. Was quoted $160 from a tyre place in Richmond so not sure if i should take it there next time or go to the same guy, or DIY but yeah i think i will take your advice and get a pro :D

call suspension city

[furythree]

i got my mugen visors installed today! theyre soooooo hawt!!!!! my only qualm is that i wish it says mugen more clearly instead of just being branded in the same transparent colour. i want everyone to know theyre mugen visors lol. i wud slap on more stickers but i have enough already kekeke

they have a piece of rubber like the blades of ur wipers that seal off ur front windows when u roll them down to the visor edge. i didnt know that. so cool

[MKI4EVA]

anyone know the stock spring rate vs H&R etc?

do the aftermaket springs come in a mix of diff rates?

[MKI4EVA]

aaronng edit: keep it to PM.

Hey PM me.........happy to meet and feel how firm these are and go from there.

Whats the other forum that you guys go to find mods on the CU2? is it txs.com something?

Cheers.

[[ IV 23 VI ]]

So we have to eh?

Did I say you have too..

[MKI4EVA]

Anyone here try the heeltoe rear sway bar yet?

looks interesting........as expected the mounting points to the body looks flimsy but at least this time its' on the horizontal plane rather than vertical where all the subframe tear outs happen on DC2 and EM, EK platforms.

[denot]

new K&N product:
http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=33-2430

[taccord12]

Well, finally after 20 years. Here's the tyre placard as promised i would upload a pic of :)

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/3682/imag0026k.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/i/imag0026k.jpg/)

[furythree]

wats the price? i just clicked buy and i have to search for local delers? repco and autobarn hmm. wud they have stock or is it saying u can order from them.

[furythree]

Well, finally after 20 years. Here's the tyre placard as promised i would upload a pic of :)

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/3682/imag0026k.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/i/imag0026k.jpg/)

im a noob
what is that?
and its not for the stock tyres is it

[taccord12]

go compare this with the one you have next to your driver's door and you'll know what i mean :)

[denot]

nice one taccord! sooo bloody long since you ask them to make one :p

Fury: you need to contact local dealer since the item has to be ordered from US

[furythree]

any idea on price denot? are we talking 100's$ or like $60 or something.

[denot]

any idea on price denot? are we talking 100's$ or like $60 or something.

just give autobarn a ring as simple as that

[Euro_CU2]

Does anyone know what LED's does the driver and passenger footwells use? the Blue illumination is too soft...

[furythree]

i think the brightness for those is adjustable with ur console. but i dunno whether changing the bulbs would make a difference as im assuming the adjustment just varies the current which means even if u have a bright bulb, if it receives little current it wont be bright? just a random guess

[[ IV 23 VI ]]

Well, finally after 20 years. Here's the tyre placard as promised i would upload a pic of :)

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/3682/imag0026k.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/i/imag0026k.jpg/)


Hey man were did you get it made and how much?
Also did u have to take your old sticker in to them, or just a photo of it and its dimensions, as my new placard has a massive rip down the middle off it..
pm me.

[denot]

Ok, another product will be available on the market soon:
http://www.injen.com/constant_contact/SP1432.jpg
PS: Is there any way to set Image size on this forum?

[taccord12]

;2632677']Hey man were did you get it made and how much?
Also did u have to take your old sticker in to them, or just a photo of it and its dimensions, as my new placard has a massive rip down the middle off it..
pm me.

It was about 40 each i think. I took a pic of it with measure tape against the sticker as the guy is located somewhere in WA or something.. you can find him on ebay just search tyre placard :) (on ebay he only sells holdens though, but you can always request)

[felixd]

air fusion ? neva heard of that b4 i see nothing added to the pipings looks like the same as the CL9 ones.

[[ IV 23 VI ]]

It was about 40 each i think. I took a pic of it with measure tape against the sticker as the guy is located somewhere in WA or something.. you can find him on ebay just search tyre placard :) (on ebay he only sells holdens though, but you can always request)

Thanks Heaps buddy, this is a good find! :p

[hondar]

installed today on my cu2

http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/images/jdmconcept/products/366-988-VS-M.jpg
Pivot raizin
http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/index.php?option=com_jdm&p=detail&cid=366





http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/images/jdmconcept/products/351-928-THR.jpg

http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/images/jdmconcept/products/351-929-TH-4A.jpg
3 drive throttle controller + harness (no cutting of wiring, plug and play on cu2)
http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/index.php?option=com_jdm&p=detail&cid=351


overall impression

pivot raizin - it more of protection more than anything else description is below
Voltage Stabilizer.
By increasing the capacity of the condenser three-fold (compared to Blue RAIZIN), and decreasing both circuitry noise and high frequency impedance the results have been a more stable supply of voltage to all electronic devices, better gas mileage, and improved torque and audio quality.

A World's First: View Battery Performance via Lowest Voltage Display.
Displaying two types of voltage, both real and Lowest Voltage (world first) at engine start makes it easy to see battery life and loss in battery performance. This also helps to protect against trouble caused by shortages in voltage to various electronic.


3 drive throttle controller
installation - piece of cake since there is harness. dedi at top one install it in 15 minutes. no engine warning come out. no reset of ecu
drive - havent tested yet on highway, i will on this wednesday as i need to see my house builder around bella vista area.

however on the way back home i tried it. cant test on economy range yet i guess the only way i can tell is the mileaga on fuel tank

sport mode, i can feel pick up is a lot easier for the car.

they have range for sport from SP1 to SP7 that you can select. i cant tell massive different from SP1 from SP7. again maybe this come into play when driving on highway and not like 60-70km/h on sydney road

[nesterjester]

nice mate! all sorts of little toys coming out for the cu2 slowly ....
is that 3 drive throttle controller only for the manual?

[hondar]

nice mate! all sorts of little toys coming out for the cu2 slowly ....
is that 3 drive throttle controller only for the manual?

for auto only actually :D

[EG5]

Ok, another product will be available on the market soon:


Will have them soon

[sodaz]

On the CL9, headers were the best mod but unfortunately you can't upgrade those on the CU2. I think an Intake, high flow cat and exhaust should improve things a fair bit. The pivot controller seems really interesting too. Does it work with the CL9 Yonas?

[MKI4EVA]

if theres a decent set of height and damper coilovers for $1500 new I'm there : ).

[Youngster]

from honda website:
1 - mirror folded can be turned on / off using mirror angle toggle button for mirror side to the right hand mirror adjustment or lefthand mirror
2 - no idea if come with wiring. definetely no english instruction, but is a add on function
3 - folding function only work when engine is turn off plus this function activated. it wont work when engine is on othwerise it is safety hazard when you lock the door and the mirror fold
4 - it just mean when you lock - mirror fold, when you unlock, mirror deployed

Any update on this?

[greg6510]

Guys, exploring different options for a trunk spoiler... Dont like the ducktail, thinking of going custom...

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs190.snc3/19760_246089108829_677338829_3144891_158929_n.jpg

[Type R Positive]

Guys, exploring different options for a trunk spoiler... Dont like the ducktail, thinking of going custom...
CL9 mugen style perhaps?

[hondar]

Any update on this?

i find out our car do not auto mirror motor build in

exploring possibility of installing the motor into our cu2 mirror but i need to take wiring diagram from japan first if possible

i am going to install mine but very much flat out at the moment

[hondar]

On the CL9, headers were the best mod but unfortunately you can't upgrade those on the CU2. I think an Intake, high flow cat and exhaust should improve things a fair bit. The pivot controller seems really interesting too. Does it work with the CL9 Yonas?

controller with CL9 since, cu2 and cl9 share same harness

[furythree]

Will have them soon

price?

[furythree]

Guys, exploring different options for a trunk spoiler... Dont like the ducktail, thinking of going custom...

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs190.snc3/19760_246089108829_677338829_3144891_158929_n.jpg

get mugen wing type. its Fuxing awesome

[furythree]

btw does anybody know what type of bulbs our hids and fogs use?

one of them is H11 i forgot which one

i was hoping to get these http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.30374

[EG5]

price?

Will list them up as soon as we got them in stock

[kimnkk]

Finally got the car lowered and aero kit fitted. :D
Next is probably paint match the silver around the mugen grill. What do you guys think about doing that?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4333916130_d2c4039aeb_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4333174021_0bbaac9d0c_b.jpg

[furythree]

sweet looking ride
i wud steal it if i wasnt in nsw

you need a spoiler

how much did it cost u to lower? and by how much did you lower it? how big are ur rims?

and where did u get the grill from and how much plus installation. lol

also you had to saw off the stock grill right

also, dont take a foto from that angle, makes our cu2 look like a fat round beetle lol

[kimnkk]

sweet looking ride
i wud steal it if i wasnt in nsw

you need a spoiler

how much did it cost u to lower? and by how much did you lower it? how big are ur rims?

and where did u get the grill from and how much plus installation. lol

also you had to saw off the stock grill right

also, dont take a foto from that angle, makes our cu2 look like a fat round beetle lol

Cheers :D. I like the short ass of the CU2 and i dunno, i dont think it needs a spoiler but i reckon might do well with a duck tail.

Got H&R springs so the drop is 1.3" all around, $250 to get it installed by my preferred mechanic. Ride quality is pretty nice so far, a little bit firmer than stock but i prefer that.

Rims are 20" Work Gnosis GS1. Haha yeah, had to chop up the OEM grill and insert the mugen bit, kind of an expensive piece of plastic at $500 :( Installed it myself but the instructions were in Japanese, lucky my dad knows how to read japanese haha! Got it from JDMconcept.

haha aww thanks for the tip. I thought it looked round and made the ass even shorter but i thought it looked kinda funky like that haha :p

[furythree]

Cheers :D. I like the short ass of the CU2 and i dunno, i dont think it needs a spoiler but i reckon might do well with a duck tail.

Got H&R springs so the drop is 1.3" all around, $250 to get it installed by my preferred mechanic. Ride quality is pretty nice so far, a little bit firmer than stock but i prefer that.

Rims are 20" Work Gnosis GS1. Haha yeah, had to chop up the OEM grill and insert the mugen bit, kind of an expensive piece of plastic at $500 :( Installed it myself but the instructions were in Japanese, lucky my dad knows how to read japanese haha! Got it from JDMconcept.

haha aww thanks for the tip. I thought it looked round and made the ass even shorter but i thought it looked kinda funky like that haha :p

yeh my mates got the ducktail and i got the wing. some people think the mugen wing is too much, so the modulo wing is a right balance, but the ducktail is very nice cause its low and subtle but noticeable.

how much did the springs cost you and the rims? im planning to spend lots of money on aesthetics but those two things are the most expensive parts that im not certain i want to pay for. cause bodykit is paying to ADD something to the car. but rims and springs are paying money to REMOVE a perfectly working component.

u cant change to bigger rims without changing springs can u

[[ IV 23 VI ]]

if theres a decent set of height and damper coilovers for $1500 new I'm there : ).

There is a set of D2 coilovers For sale for $800 practically like new on here,

The New Accord and Accord Euro use the Same suspension.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127712

[[ IV 23 VI ]]

rims and springs are paying money to REMOVE a perfectly working component.

Thats called modifying, if you dont want to change those parts, technically you would be driving a stock car, as the rest of the parts are still practically factory options, Weather shields, tints, etc.

[kimnkk]

yeh my mates got the ducktail and i got the wing. some people think the mugen wing is too much, so the modulo wing is a right balance, but the ducktail is very nice cause its low and subtle but noticeable.

u cant change to bigger rims without changing springs can u

Yeah i kind of like the ducktail but i dont like how the edges kind of 'sweep' towards the front if you know what i mean.

Got the springs from heeltoe for about $500 shipped, shipping being like 1/3rd the cost lol! Sure you can put rims on without lowering the car, it just looks a bit silly especially if you've got bigger rims on as it accentuates the gap between the wheel and arch.

[furythree]

it just looks a bit silly especially if you've got bigger rims on as it accentuates the gap between the wheel and arch.

oh really? i thought bigger rims would fill the space more

[kimnkk]

oh really? i thought bigger rims would fill the space more

Yeah but with bigger rims you're going to be using thinner tires, which means less 'black stuff' so the black gap you're going to see between the actual alloy and arch will look bigger. But if you already had a lot of rubber between the arch and alloy, the gap isn't going to be as noticeable in comparison.

let me find a pic of the car before it was lowered.

edit:
Here's one - before the springs and aero kit.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2726/4250460929_590dfc4d74_b.jpg

[Euro_CU2]

Finally got the car lowered and aero kit fitted. :D
Next is probably paint match the silver around the mugen grill. What do you guys think about doing that?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4333916130_d2c4039aeb_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4333174021_0bbaac9d0c_b.jpg


This looks awesome.... maybe i should get the kit as well, rims and drop it !!.... great choice for colour ... lol...

[nesterjester]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4333916130_d2c4039aeb_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4333174021_0bbaac9d0c_b.jpg

hey mate is that the mugen side skirt you got on your euro?

[[ IV 23 VI ]]

modulo

[furythree]

ohhh i see now. i dont suppose u can maintain the same thickness of rubber with bigger rims?

[nxn75u]

ohhh i see now. i dont suppose u can maintain the same thickness of rubber with bigger rims?

the same thickness of rubber with bigger rims will not fit in your car... bigger rims= thinner tyres(low profile). If youre only going up by 1 inch higher ( 18inch to 19inch) i suppose you can use the same thickness BUT ur car gonna look like 4x4s.. Also it might hit the upper part of the guards if you are going fast, meeting humps, or even turning full circle.

[furythree]

oh i see that makes alot of sense. theres also some issue i read about tyres bursting because theyre too low profile?

[[ IV 23 VI ]]

oh i see that makes alot of sense. theres also some issue i read about tyres bursting because theyre too low profile?

Thats a load of crap :p

[albii]

Finally got the car lowered and aero kit fitted. :D
Next is probably paint match the silver around the mugen grill. What do you guys think about doing that?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4333916130_d2c4039aeb_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4333174021_0bbaac9d0c_b.jpg

:thumbsup:

[hondar]

nice mate! all sorts of little toys coming out for the cu2 slowly ....
is that 3 drive throttle controller only for the manual?

actually mate, it work for both auto and manual

[furythree]

holy shit
i just realised yesterday after opening my bonnet to discuss with my mate on where to wire DRLS that when i changed all my lights to LED, including the parkers, that i forgot to replace the coolant tank after installation! ><
to change the left parker (when facing the car) you take off the coolant tank and u can access the bulb.
because i spent so long changing the other bulbs in the car, i mustve forgotten i moved the tank off and placed it on the engine, leaning against the timing belt :S

so when i saw it yesterday i totally freaked out, there was no damage to anything in the car and the tank was just a bit hot. but ive been driving for 2 weeks with it just rolling around my engine bay!!! ><

shud i be worried that some component might have been damaged? i cant see any visible issues and nothing is being alerted by the computer

[denot]

Has anyone install any aftermarket intake (CAI, SRI, Icebox) to their CU2 yet?

[furythree]

nah, i figure ill just get that filter u mentioned last time. my friend told me tales about water getting into engine with a CAI scared me a bit. and i dont exactly understand short air intakes. they seem to be the same as stock

[buddah51au]

nah, i figure ill just get that filter u mentioned last time. my friend told me tales about water getting into engine with a CAI scared me a bit. and i dont exactly understand short air intakes. they seem to be the same as stock

And they can void warranty. for such a tiny KW gain - if any, I don't believe they are worth it

[furythree]

i thought it only voids the warranty of the component that u change. not the whole car?
i always wondered about this technicality

oh btw ive been scouring the net for mugen replicas, and basically i cant find any. i did however realise that random manufacturers (usually small private shops) can make them. so does anyone know where i can get one done in australia.

there is this thread http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712072
on tsx forums. but i cant seem to register on that site to make a post. i know its american, but i want to ask the dude if he will ship to australia.

[nxn75u]

hi guys, i know this is a little out topic but i need your views on this:

I cracked my windscreen this afternoon driving to the uni. It seems that there is a tiny little stone that hit my windscreen while i was driving. I was so shocked as it cracks in front of me. Is there any way that i can do instead of changing the whole mirror? i tried washing the car afterwards and it seems that water cant get in the car. Also the surface is as smooth as normal glass. I cant seem to see what really happened.

Help will be much appreciated guys!

[furythree]

call obrien

[buddah51au]

i thought it only voids the warranty of the component that u change. not the whole car?
i always wondered about this technicality

oh btw ive been scouring the net for mugen replicas, and basically i cant find any. i did however realise that random manufacturers (usually small private shops) can make them. so does anyone know where i can get one done in australia.

there is this thread http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712072
on tsx forums. but i cant seem to register on that site to make a post. i know its american, but i want to ask the dude if he will ship to australia.

Let me re-phrase that. If you change the Air Induction System on a car the manufacturer can at his discretion void future warranty claims on the Engine. I have seen it happen often.

[nxn75u]

Yea i've just got a quote on the windscreen from honda and it cost $1600 before installaion... aftermarket ones are $750 installed. Any ideas which ones i should go for? would it affect resale value if i were to use the aftermarket ones. For a note: aftermarket ones already came with rain sensor as well for luxury models.

[buddah51au]

Yea i've just got a quote on the windscreen from honda and it cost $1600 before installaion... aftermarket ones are $750 installed. Any ideas which ones i should go for? would it affect resale value if i were to use the aftermarket ones. For a note: aftermarket ones already came with rain sensor as well for luxury models.


I have had mine replaced twice by Windscreens Obrien & am now in need of another. I wouldn't go genuine with a windscreen unless I had no choice. If you have a luxury with rain sensing wipers it could be a different story, but check with Windscreens Obrien first.

[furythree]

Let me re-phrase that. If you change the Air Induction System on a car the manufacturer can at his discretion void future warranty claims on the Engine. I have seen it happen often.

oh
what if i change the exhaust (not cat back) same scenario? ill probably just go for the knfilter instead of cai

[buddah51au]

oh
what if i change the exhaust (not cat back) same scenario? ill probably just go for the knfilter instead of cai

As a general rule exhaust modifications are not viewed with the same scrutiny as induction modifications, but again it is dealer discretion. You can't do Headers on a CU2 anyway, your limited to cat back & possibly a high flow cat. Once again i personally can't see worthwhile gains in this area alone as it already has a fairly free flowing exhaust.

[denot]

oh
what if i change the exhaust (not cat back) same scenario? ill probably just go for the knfilter instead of cai

Note that Dealers still can blame the K&N filter if you claim any problem with the engine. Basically, if its not OEM, they have the rights to do this (but I think they need to somehow prove it).

[tony1234]

Yea i've just got a quote on the windscreen from honda and it cost $1600 before installaion... aftermarket ones are $750 installed. Any ideas which ones i should go for? would it affect resale value if i were to use the aftermarket ones. For a note: aftermarket ones already came with rain sensor as well for luxury models.
You need to be carefull with aftermarket windscreens if you have a lux.as a few guys here with CL9s had problems with the auto sensing module working on them.

[nxn75u]

You need to be carefull with aftermarket windscreens if you have a lux.as a few guys here with CL9s had problems with the auto sensing module working on them.

Yea that's what I'm worried as well.. Does anyone had problems with aftermarket windscreen? Coz the price difference is huge, that's y I'm confused.

[nxn75u]

I have had mine replaced twice by Windscreens Obrien & am now in need of another. I wouldn't go genuine with a windscreen unless I had no choice. If you have a luxury with rain sensing wipers it could be a different story, but check with Windscreens Obrien first.

What happen to your windscreen till you need to change them so many times?

[Type R Positive]

What happen to your windscreen till you need to change them so many times?
country living.....

[buddah51au]

What happen to your windscreen till you need to change them so many times?

Thats the privilege of country living & crappy course chip bitumen roads.

[furythree]

As a general rule exhaust modifications are not viewed with the same scrutiny as induction modifications, but again it is dealer discretion. You can't do Headers on a CU2 anyway, your limited to cat back & possibly a high flow cat. Once again i personally can't see worthwhile gains in this area alone as it already has a fairly free flowing exhaust.

i just want it for sound. whats the cheapest option to change exhaust sound by modifying as little as possible?

[denot]

Thats the privilege of country living & crappy course chip bitumen roads.

LOL Buddah, I just realised how that feel on my trip in NZ. 2 small crack on windscreen and a whole lot dead bugs on the front of the rental car :p Thank God they offer no excess insurance :thumbsup:

[nxn75u]

hey guys,

just found this on ebay a local seller selling replica honda add on kits. Looks awesome! Might be useful for those whos looking bang for buck add ons.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Honda-Accord-Euro-8th-GEN-09-Up-Full-Body-kit-PU_W0QQitemZ130373711396QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_ Parts_Accessories?hash=item1e5ae0f624

[denot]

^^^ nice finding mate!

[nxn75u]

Also wind visor mugen style for cu2.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Window-Visor-Wind-Deflector-for-08on-Honda-Accord-Euro_W0QQitemZ220569986948QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Ca r_Parts_Accessories?hash=item335afee784

very interested in this and i wonder if anyone has laid their hands on them? looks pretty good i think.. what u guys think?

[denot]

Also wind visor mugen style for cu2.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Window-Visor-Wind-Deflector-for-08on-Honda-Accord-Euro_W0QQitemZ220569986948QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Ca r_Parts_Accessories?hash=item335afee784

very interested in this and i wonder if anyone has laid their hands on them? looks pretty good i think.. what u guys think?

Same here man, waiting to get this in a couple of months or so... Looks like the price has gone up since I first found them...

[buddah51au]

hey guys,

just found this on ebay a local seller selling replica honda add on kits. Looks awesome! Might be useful for those whos looking bang for buck add ons.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Honda-Accord-Euro-8th-GEN-09-Up-Full-Body-kit-PU_W0QQitemZ130373711396QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_ Parts_Accessories?hash=item1e5ae0f624

Sorry, but clip on/screw on lower bumper sections don't work for me on any car. The genuine replacement bumpers on the other hand really look the part.

[nxn75u]

Same here man, waiting to get this in a couple of months or so... Looks like the price has gone up since I first found them...

But looking closely at the pict provided, i think they put in some kind of brand names which to me it looks weird. I prefer it plain black.

[denot]

But looking closely at the pict provided, i think they put in some kind of brand names which to me it looks weird. I prefer it plain black.
Yup, a friend of mine has mugn replica visor on his ge jazz, it ha white writings that says "fit" nothing else

[furythree]

But looking closely at the pict provided, i think they put in some kind of brand names which to me it looks weird. I prefer it plain black.

the colour of replica visors is different to genuine mugen. and the genuine ones are branded as mugen. the replicas have the manufacturer name or something instead. also the genuine one goes all the way to the end of the visor so u have max coverage and looks nicer, whereas the replicas dont.

all in all. for the money u save, the replicas are well worth it
the same ebay seller lists the same visor but described for the acura TSX here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220536099327&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

its a little bit cheaper. maybe thats the one u saw denot

[furythree]

hey guys,

just found this on ebay a local seller selling replica honda add on kits. Looks awesome! Might be useful for those whos looking bang for buck add ons.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Honda-Accord-Euro-8th-GEN-09-Up-Full-Body-kit-PU_W0QQitemZ130373711396QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_ Parts_Accessories?hash=item1e5ae0f624

this is awesome
he has the JDM rear lip!!!!!!!


also if anybody is interested. i asked around and managed to get this ebay seller to list our KandN air filter

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p2761.l1259&item=370141890104&viewitem=

just to give u an idea of how cheap it is. AutObarn is asking for $170 and repco is asking for $120ish

this is about $90 shipped

[nxn75u]

sry for the really noob question, what does the air filter do and does does it make a lot of difference in terms of performance wise? my mate had installed injen cai in his FD and i would love to have one for my car too. The sound produced at high rev is jst awesome.

And also i've found some euro cu2 parts in alibaba.com. search for accord euro and the exact bodykit i mentioned from ebay is also sold from there by the direct supplier from china.

http://jc-sportline.en.alibaba.com/search/product?IndexArea=product_en&SearchText=accord%20euro&fl=y&d_pid=270104287&d_type=sp

I guess its gonna be heaps cheaper BUT we have to order at least 10 kits. Also found something very interesting:

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/287036799/Accord_Euro_dvd_gps_Honda_Accord.html

GPS system for the cu2!!

[will2k]

sry for the really noob question, what does the air filter do and does does it make a lot of difference in terms of performance wise?

The stock air filter is pretty restrictive. An aftermarket CAI like Injen "in theory" should produce a little more hp, improve throttle response with a bit of growl under accelleration and improve fuel economy slightly.
Injen claims 14hp on the new CU2 Euros with their CAI, whether it's true or not who knows but i'll probably go an Injen as you can convert them to a short ram intake which i've heard are better for low end power and sound better ( short ram intakes have much shorter piping than the cold air intakes which gather air deep in the engine bay behind the front bar )

[furythree]

And also i've found some euro cu2 parts in alibaba.com. search for accord euro and the exact bodykit i mentioned from ebay is also sold from there by the direct supplier from china.

http://jc-sportline.en.alibaba.com/search/product?IndexArea=product_en&SearchText=accord%20euro&fl=y&d_pid=270104287&d_type=sp

I guess its gonna be heaps cheaper BUT we have to order at least 10 kits. Also found something very interesting:

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/287036799/Accord_Euro_dvd_gps_Honda_Accord.html

GPS system for the cu2!!

hmm im sure we can get 10 people. but i dont like the aero bodykit. the only good thing about this kit is that its got the jdm rear lip. i just want that part alone or maybe with side skirts. then with the money saved, get a mugen lip
are there other kits
*edit* just realised that its the long awaited Type S bodykit that we saw posted of the russian euros last time! lol. hmm... i might consider it after all cause its got those slits i wanted for the led bar. sooo tempting

nxn75u where are u located. we might be able to get a discount if we combined shipping.

The stock air filter is pretty restrictive. An aftermarket CAI like Injen "in theory" should produce a little more hp, improve throttle response with a bit of growl under accelleration and improve fuel economy slightly.
Injen claims 14hp on the new CU2 Euros with their CAI, whether it's true or not who knows but i'll probably go an Injen as you can convert them to a short ram intake which i've heard are better for low end power and sound better ( short ram intakes have much shorter piping than the cold air intakes which gather air deep in the engine bay behind the front bar )
oh man ive been looking at this all week. ur sounding like a little devil on my shoulder reading out the injen advertisement lol.
i think ill be sensible and listen to buddah and stick with air filter and not void my warranty. even tho i can simply replace the stock intake before servicing. because i plan on going short ram intake.

do the injen intakes come as seperate short ram and cai or just cai, but convertable.



on another note, i have a question about fuses. im looking to wire some leds to the dome light circuit. but i dont know how to access the cables. my friend said u can source power from the dome light fuse from the ECU, is this correct?

[nxn75u]

OO thx for the info. oh injen has some for cu2? i didnt know that. would be very interested. Whr can i lay my hands on those? Conversion to short ram intake would be great coz one thing im afraid is that the CAI sucked in water to the engine and BAMP! and the SOUND!

[will2k]

I've only been able to find them on ebay in america. Im pretty sure the Acura TSX is the same car as our Euro. Better to make sure before comitting to buying ( im waiting on a seller to email me back actually )

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Injen-Cold-Air-Intake-08-10-Acura-TSX-SP1432BLK-K-N-AEM_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem335a5a6e90QQitemZ22 0559208080QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcce ssories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INJEN-COLD-AIR-INTAKE-09-10-ACURA-TSX-2-4-4CYL-14HP_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem51907f4ea0QQitemZ3 50316613280QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcc essories

This one has international shipping for $130 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INJEN-09-10-ACURA-TSX-2-4-4CYL-14HP-COLD-AIR-INTAKE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem53dfea053fQQitem Z360238941503QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fA ccessories

$150 for international shipping sucks though. In May im going to America you think i should bring one back with me lol

See how it is 2 piece piping? For the short ram you just use one of those pipes or if you want you join the 2 and go traditional cold air intake.

I doubt an intake would be much of an issue with warranty but that's why if i were to go with a short ram like you said i would remove it before each service so they wont even know about it lol

Im on the lookout for a cheap short ram kit so i can just use the piping and put my own filter on it also.

How are the 6k HID's going for you? As soon as i get the car im getting them too :D

[furythree]

it took a while but i figured out how these guys did the grille mods for their euros. its pretty smart actually
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113016&page=26
(thats the page with the pics)
since we know that the grill is not removable (because u have to cut them off to install the mugen one) instead of cutting off the whole thing

they just cut off the middle piece with the badge and left the 2 on the top and bottom.
then they painted it like denot and then added a mesh grill behind it to stop debris. some of them even cut off and replaced the bottom grille as well next to the fog lights

pretty smart idea actually. also to get a cheap chrome sports grille like the modulo one (which is painted) u can cut all the pieces except the one holding the honda badge in the middle.
this is a cheaper and smarter solution because to install the modulo sports grille u have to cut off the 3 pieces anyway. why replace something that works just as fine. if u prefer chrome like myself, leave it and just cut the top and bottom. if u want painted like the sports grille, just paint it like denot did.

it will probably look like this http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/5379/frontedittedgrill.th.jpg (http://img689.imageshack.us/i/frontedittedgrill.jpg/)
(5 mins in photoshop)
then slap on some fake mugen badges etc etc

[furythree]

http://store.excelerateperformance.com/injen/injen_air_intake_sp_series_intake_system/sp1432p/i-299143.aspx

http://store.excelerateperformance.com/injen/injen_air_intake_sp_series_intake_system/sp1432blk/i-299144.aspx

[will2k]

Nice find on the Injen intakes! Do you know if they ship here though?

[furythree]

i made a post asking for aus post in the acurazine forums. will get back to u when i get a reply.

on another note. check out the exhaust and tailight trim on defconskylude's car

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO_rkJ0aZFo&feature=related
is the white and black euro using the mugen front lip? i cant tell cause its so freakin white lol

[will2k]

The bottom of the range euro doesnt have fog lights, what do you guys think of these? Dealer would probably charge a fair bit for them as an option wouldn't they?

Obviously you wouldnt drive around with a red halo etc lol but you could make the halo white and the fogs work like normal.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2010-ACURA-TSX-HALO-FOG-DRIVING-LIGHTS-LAMPS-LIGHT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem335a8b7537QQitemZ 220562421047QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAc cessories


Nice video above i like it! Still looks clean and fits in with the euro look.

[furythree]

omg nice find they look better than stock ones on the lux models lol

[denot]

Furry, you dont need to cut anything o install modulo sports grille. Just replace the standard oem with the modulo one.

Also, problem with SRI is it will suck hot air frm the engine bay so there will be loss of power n not good for the engine. U will need proper heat shield to avoid this and to avoid defect (its illegal to have an open air filter)

[furythree]

i thought u cant install mugen grille unless u cut the oem one

i guess ill stick to k&N air filter lol

i still need help with wiring cables to the dome lights. is it possible to wire stuff to the fuse? or do i have to find and tap the wires for the dome light power source?

[denot]

An in-depth DIY clear indicators done on a TSX:
http://tsx.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=767424
Result:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i154/kowloonsniperhk/DIY/_IGP0025.jpg

[will2k]

I know open air filters are illegal but it doesn't bother me lol Ive never had trouble with police even when i owned an R33 Skyline with exhaust, cai, lowered etc

[nxn75u]

How are the 6k HID's going for you? As soon as i get the car im getting them too :D

The HIDs are really great. The colour is just what i wanted the brighter look but not the "overdone" look. 6k is perfect.


Regarding the CAI from US. Is it a direct placement to oz specs cu2? coz the driver side is different so there might be also some difference in the machine components, as in different sides?

[nxn75u]

since we know that the grill is not removable (because u have to cut them off to install the mugen one) instead of cutting off the whole thing

they just cut off the middle piece with the badge and left the 2 on the top and bottom.
then they painted it like denot and then added a mesh grill behind it to stop debris. some of them even cut off and replaced the bottom grille as well next to the fog lights

pretty smart idea actually. also to get a cheap chrome sports grille like the modulo one (which is painted) u can cut all the pieces except the one holding the honda badge in the middle.
this is a cheaper and smarter solution because to install the modulo sports grille u have to cut off the 3 pieces anyway. why replace something that works just as fine. if u prefer chrome like myself, leave it and just cut the top and bottom. if u want painted like the sports grille, just paint it like denot did.



I just couldnt bare to cut my grille;) Probably i would just do as what denot has done to the grille, which looks awesome. Another way would be to do for the modulo sport grille look, you can just paint the top and bottom part of the grille black and leave the middle piece and honda logo chrome. But i couldnt imagine how it would look like. Someone with great photoshop skills and lots of spare time might wanna try and show us!:angel:

[nxn75u]

[QUOTE=furythree;2688351]hmm im sure we can get 10 people. but i dont like the aero bodykit.

nxn75u where are u located. we might be able to get a discount if we combined shipping.

oh man ive been looking at this all week. ur sounding like a little devil on my shoulder reading out the injen advertisement lol.
i think ill be sensible and listen to buddah and stick with air filter and not void my warranty. even tho i can simply replace the stock intake before servicing. because i plan on going short ram intake.

do the injen intakes come as seperate short ram and cai or just cai, but convertable.



QUOTE]

Hey bro im located in kingsford. But i guess its gonna be hard to get 10 pple to buy tat kit though, too much hassle to get them together, get deposits in case some one bail out.

Nt sure abt the intakes though, i think it comes as a whole set only you ahve the choice of unscewing the pipe line to make it shorter i guess?

[furythree]

yeh i guess so. ive been messaging the guy. hes called paul. really nice
i was only after the rear lip kit because its the JDM style. I plan on getting the front and skirts as mugen replicas. He offered $250 + $50 postage. not bad i guess. Unpainted

where did u get ur hids again?
and how much were they.
when u replace the hids, did u change the cover as well because we have this cover over the bulb which makes it yellowish. i think its purpose is to focus the beam. do urs look whiter than stock?

[denot]

I just couldnt bare to cut my grille;) Probably i would just do as what denot has done to the grille, which looks awesome. Another way would be to do for the modulo sport grille look, you can just paint the top and bottom part of the grille black and leave the middle piece and honda logo chrome. But i couldnt imagine how it would look like. Someone with great photoshop skills and lots of spare time might wanna try and show us!:angel:

Thanks man! You live in Kford eh? Might see my car a lot then :p

Anyway, I will try to "photochopped" my grille combined with the one before I paint and see how it goes if I remove the midle part from the painted one with the unpainted one.

Also, there's no different on engine bay for TSX and CU2 (in terms of installing CAI)

[furythree]

is it expensive to add a heatshield? what does it look like?

oh btw i told the ebay seller about this forum, he registered as a trader, but he has to wait a month before he can sell. would make communication easier

[nxn75u]

I plan on getting the front and skirts as mugen replicas. He offered $250 + $50 postage. not bad i guess. Unpainted

where did u get ur hids again?
and how much were they.
when u replace the hids, did u change the cover as well because we have this cover over the bulb which makes it yellowish. i think its purpose is to focus the beam. do urs look whiter than stock?

Oh fthe luxury models, we just need to change the bulbs as ours is already equipped with HIDs.. the bulb has no coating watsoever and tgh elight produced is white (6k for mine). The brands are Mtec, i got it straight from Top One Automotive. If you live nearby and wanna see the light feel free to PM me.. I think you might wanna get quote on how much to paint the rear lip kit. Coz whats stopping me from getting the add on kits is the pricey painting job and also the kit might not fir the car and etc.

Yea denot, you live in the apartment in kingsford yea.. Saw your car every night parked there when im going home. I recently moved to eastgarden areas.

[denot]

Yea denot, you live in the apartment in kingsford yea.. Saw your car every night parked there when im going home. I recently moved to eastgarden areas.

Ya, just moved there mate. We should have a meet sometimes. Maybe @ topone? I'm due for my 15k service :)

[will2k]

Im waiting on topone to email me back with a quote on fitting eibach springs. Sydney Shock Absorbers in Sydenham quoted me $440 just to fit springs!

Anyone else know a good place worth enquiring about eibach spring installs? JDM yard seems theb est place to buy them but yeah i dunno where to get em installed.

Im talking like i already drive a euro aye lol but as soon as my damn SV6 sells im getting one. i just want to do all my research from now :D

[nxn75u]

Ya, just moved there mate. We should have a meet sometimes. Maybe @ topone? I'm due for my 15k service :)

yea we shud meet up! haven rli talked in person... im gg to top one to fix my windscrren mst prob on thurs as i work nearby there.. shud we do a mini cu2 meet? lets get together and jst hav coffee or mini photoshoot.


wil2k, jst head straight top one. its not expensive there. highly recommended!

[furythree]

Oh fthe luxury models, we just need to change the bulbs as ours is already equipped with HIDs.. the bulb has no coating watsoever and tgh elight produced is white (6k for mine). The brands are Mtec, i got it straight from Top One Automotive. If you live nearby and wanna see the light feel free to PM me.. I think you might wanna get quote on how much to paint the rear lip kit. Coz whats stopping me from getting the add on kits is the pricey painting job and also the kit might not fir the car and etc.

Yea denot, you live in the apartment in kingsford yea.. Saw your car every night parked there when im going home. I recently moved to eastgarden areas.

how much were the bulbs? cause they go for 10 bucks on ebay

wheres topone located?


i was thinking of wrapping carbon fiber around the body kit lol. my car is already grey. im about to order 2 meters of the stuff for $50.

however its just for the rear lip, and i dont think it would look good all around. Im pondering this idea because ive seen alot of cars with the bottom lip as black/dark grey irregardless of the colour of the car.

example is the full rear modulo bumper, i believer the area near the exhaust is black. or toyota aurion sportivos have a black area near the exhaust area of the rear lip. so i think carbon fiber would look good.

for me im going to buy the kit one way or the other so i prepared myself to pay for spraying, just thought carbon fiber might be a cheaper option

[integral90]

Anyone else know a good place worth enquiring about eibach spring installs?

Message the moderator 'bennjamin'

[will2k]

http://www.toponeauto.com.au/ they are in Arncliffe on Princes Hwy.

I think a guy off here said he got coilovers installed for $180 so yeah i will definately hit them up when i plan on getting it lowered.


Message the moderator 'bennjamin'

Thankyou, will do :D

[nxn75u]

how much were the bulbs? cause they go for 10 bucks on ebay



The bulb is D2S. i dont hink you can find D2S at such a low price. I paid 200ish i think for the bulb. Even Chinese bulb would cost ard 100ish a pair.

[grumli]

you can install the buddy club e-throttle control which is solve lagging problem, takeda airfilter


Hey i was jut wondering what you guys have done to your CU2'S mods ect?

ill start off 5% tints all around, eibach lowering springs.

[furythree]

http://www.toponeauto.com.au/ they are in Arncliffe on Princes Hwy.

I think a guy off here said he got coilovers installed for $180 so yeah i will definately hit them up when i plan on getting it lowered.

lol thats near my uncle's place which i go to every week

The bulb is D2S. i dont hink you can find D2S at such a low price. I paid 200ish i think for the bulb. Even Chinese bulb would cost ard 100ish a pair.
wat are d2s's i thought our hids were H11 bulbs...or was that our fogs

[grumli]

d2s for your hid bulb and h11 for your fog light



lol thats near my uncle's place which i go to every week

wat are d2s's i thought our hids were H11 bulbs...or was that our fogs

[furythree]

thanks mate

[nxn75u]

you can install the buddy club e-throttle control which is solve lagging problem, takeda airfilter

how much are the buddy club e-throttle? and any side effects?

[subzero3000]

Finally got the car lowered and aero kit fitted. :D
Next is probably paint match the silver around the mugen grill. What do you guys think about doing that?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4333916130_d2c4039aeb_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4333174021_0bbaac9d0c_b.jpg

Saw your car on Victoria St today, looks mad! :thumbsup:

[buddah51au]

Cheers :D. I like the short ass of the CU2 and i dunno, i dont think it needs a spoiler but i reckon might do well with a duck tail.

Got H&R springs so the drop is 1.3" all around, $250 to get it installed by my preferred mechanic. Ride quality is pretty nice so far, a little bit firmer than stock but i prefer that.

Rims are 20" Work Gnosis GS1. Haha yeah, had to chop up the OEM grill and insert the mugen bit, kind of an expensive piece of plastic at $500 :( Installed it myself but the instructions were in Japanese, lucky my dad knows how to read japanese haha! Got it from JDMconcept.

haha aww thanks for the tip. I thought it looked round and made the ass even shorter but i thought it looked kinda funky like that haha :p

I am interested to know the load rating & brand of tyres you fitted?

[kimnkk]

Saw your car on Victoria St today, looks mad! :thumbsup:

Thanks bud :D


I am interested to know the load rating & brand of tyres you fitted?

The only legal ones i could find a few months ago were Austyre 245/35/20 99v load rating.

Thought they would be super noisy, rough or have no grip in the dry or wet but you know what, i haven't had any problems and they're not noisier than any low profile 20" tyres that i've heard before. A lot of the flash from moulding still left on the tyre though if there is one thing to complain about so far.

[mugen_86]

I order this kits from us hmm its cost me around 350 with shipping around 450. and there is no side affect. your car will be more responsive and solve lagging problem :)



how much are the buddy club e-throttle? and any side effects?

[furythree]

so can u get mugen replica lip kits too

[[ IV 23 VI ]]

He is not talking about body kits, he is talking about the buddy club e-throttle. lol

[furythree]

i noe but he made a thread that benjamin just deleted saying he can get kits too. so i thought i might ask

JUST DONT MENTION ANYTHING ABOUT "GROUP BUYS"

[will2k]

Anyone every tried a grounding kit like this for eg http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Performance-Volt-Chip-Acura-TSX-04-05-06-07-08-09_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27ac7cc5e2QQitemZ170 397582818QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcces sories

Do they really work and are they even worth it? i read the guys feedback and most people seem happy and say they notice a change.

Also what about this so called sprint booster? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/09-ACURA-TSX-MANUAL-SPRINT-BOOSTER-2-09-10-2009-2010_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem439cf875f8QQitemZ2 90396337656QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcc essories

[nxn75u]

Anyone every tried a grounding kit like this for eg http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Performance-Volt-Chip-Acura-TSX-04-05-06-07-08-09_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27ac7cc5e2QQitemZ170 397582818QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcces sories


Also what about this so called sprint booster? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/09-ACURA-TSX-MANUAL-SPRINT-BOOSTER-2-09-10-2009-2010_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem439cf875f8QQitemZ2 90396337656QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcc essories

would love to know if anyone tried them... especially the sprint booster.

[mugen_86]

i will post some picture regarding custom duck tail for cu2 look more better than genuine.



so can u get mugen replica lip kits too

[furythree]

lip kit. i already have a wing type spoiler

[nxn75u]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4333174021_0bbaac9d0c_b.jpg

Im your new twin brother! :wave:

[denot]

^^^ Where? Where? Pics pics!!! :p