cu2 mods

[Youngster]

More dollars than cents LOL!
How much is that front bar worth again? $3k?

I remember when i got a quote early this year, the price was around $1500 landed at my door.
It looks awesome.

[nesterjester]

I remember when i got a quote early this year, the price was around $1500 landed at my door.
It looks awesome.

where did you get your quote from? thats actually not that bad ....

thats unpainted i assume?

[Youngster]

where did you get your quote from? thats actually not that bad ....

thats unpainted i assume?

It was from a supplier in Hong Kong.
I've bought many items from them before so they gave me a bit of discount and it was unpainted.

[Type R Positive]

It was from a supplier in Hong Kong.
I've bought many items from them before so they gave me a bit of discount and it was unpainted.how much for full kit, and is that genuine? Sounds genuine!

[Youngster]

how much for full kit, and is that genuine? Sounds genuine!

With the front bumper bar, side skirts and rear spoiler the price was around the 3k mark unpainted.
Yes it is a genuine Mugen kit.

That front bumper bar looks awesome. I am so tempted to get one now. lol

[Kwangstuhhh]

Hey Youngster, which supplier do you speak of? I really keen on doing some stuff to my CU2 right now, just wanna see what they have! Do they have a website? :)

Oh also, has anyone changed their CU2's air intake/filter yet? If so has it changed your car's performance by much? I'm quite new to car modding so is anyone able to guide me here?? I'm looking at K&N ones at the moment. :D

Thanks!

[mugen_86]

Hey Youngster, which supplier do you speak of? I really keen on doing some stuff to my CU2 right now, just wanna see what they have! Do they have a website? :)

Oh also, has anyone changed their CU2's air intake/filter yet? If so has it changed your car's performance by much? I'm quite new to car modding so is anyone able to guide me here?? I'm looking at K&N ones at the moment. :D


Thanks!



My suggestion that you buy injen air intake or takeda. Believe me you get better sound and increase ur performance. Also you can get throttle controller which help you eliminate lagging problem. you can get Buddy club or Pivot. for Suspension, I recomand you to get tein SS. you can put 20 inch on ur car look great. make sure you get deep dish lolz :)

[Kwangstuhhh]

Thanks for those suggestions mugen! Has anyone else changed their cold air intake on their CU2 yet? Does it affect the fuel consumption?

For now I'll probably start with the real basics/cheaper things as I'm running low :P So coilovers and rims will probably be considered at the end of the year/early next year :D

Has anyone got an aftermarket kit on theirs yet??

[Type R Positive]

Also you can get you can put 20 inch on ur car look great. make sure you get deep disc lolz :)Deep dish? If you want the current jap spec style, deep dish is sooooo out of fashion.

[mugen_86]

Everyone have different taste type R. probably you like JDM style more than sport elegant :) Why don't you post some picture of ur CU2 instead of given comment. :) I'll be happy to posted mine :)

[Soulful]

http://s2.images.drive2.ru/car.photos/7800/000/000/025/7d6/88ccd5c4d16039c0-main.jpg
from what i see, looks like the stock grille, except he sawwed off the middle bar which is also attached to the H badge in the centre, and painted the two left over silver bars black, and then it looks like he meshed the back.
VERY CLEAN. and gives me ideas

anyone manage to find this grille?? and how much ?? i'm tossing between the OEM mugen grille and this one

[Type R Positive]

anyone manage to find this grille?? and how much ?? i'm tossing between the OEM mugen grille and this one
I've been looking, nothing yet. Must be ghetto grill.

[Type R Positive]

Everyone have different taste type R. probably you like JDM style more than sport elegant :) Why don't you post some picture of ur CU2 instead of given comment. :) I'll be happy to posted mine :)
Don't take it personally if you're stuck in the 90's! :p

And you want to see my car? Learn to use the search button. :thumbsup:

[nesterjester]

Don't take it personally if you're stuck in the 90's! :p

And you want to see my car? Learn to use the search button. :thumbsup:

deep dish still doesnt look too shabby?!?

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/7114/dsc00530k.jpg

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/6404/dsc00508th.jpg

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/9443/dsc00519m.jpg

[nesterjester]

http://s2.images.drive2.ru/car.photos/7800/000/000/025/7d6/88ccd5c4d16039c0-main.jpg

anyone manage to find this grille?? and how much ?? i'm tossing between the OEM mugen grille and this one

been figured out a few posts back. Its actually OEM grille that has the middle part of the grille cut out + new mesh.

[Type R Positive]

deep dish still doesnt look too shabby?!?
Never said it didn't. Merely stated trend.
Your pics won't load fully for me, how huge are they?
There's a few members here with work gs1's like nxn75u. Those are sweet!
You should post your wheel pics in the cu2 wheel thread! It makes it easier to get ideas!

[Lemonhead]

[QUOTE=nesterjester;2797356]deep dish still doesnt look too shabby?!?

hey, did it cost you much to bring the Acura grille over?

[denot]

[QUOTE=nesterjester;2797356]deep dish still doesnt look too shabby?!?

hey, did it cost you much to bring the Acura grille over?

LOL!!! Its not his car, its pics taken from Acura forum

[Lemonhead]

ohh.:zip:

[nesterjester]

hahah nah its not my car, its a guy over on acurazine called ImpressInk
i just posted it as an example ....




on another note, was thinking about this ... but i have a type s rear lip so i wont be able to do it .... just throwing it out there ......

Rear diffuser
http://i001.radikal.ru/0912/da/592842894ae6.jpg

http://www.accordtuning.ru/img/accord8/diffuzor/diffuzor1.jpg

http://www.accordtuning.ru/img/accord8/diffuzor/diffuzor2.jpg

http://www.accordtuning.ru/img/accord8/diffuzor/diffuzor3.jpg

[albii]

deep dish still doesnt look too shabby?!?

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/7114/dsc00530k.jpg

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/6404/dsc00508th.jpg

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/9443/dsc00519m.jpg

Oh man...anyone who says that black is not the best colour on a euro is obviously blind.;-)

[albii]

Nester...i'd like to see your car.

[tony1234]

Oh man...anyone who says that black is not the best colour on a euro is obviously blind.;-)

Nice but man that grille is ugly.

[nesterjester]

Nester...i'd like to see your car.

hahah havent posted my ride in a while
these are olllddddd pics ...
H&R springs arrived yesterday will get them fitted this weekend or the next ...

let me remind you that my rims are not permanent, they were taken off my friends IS250...

type s kit will be on next week or the following as well... will defs post up pics ..

only mods; injen cai, and buddyclub ethrottle (cheers mugen_86!)

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/8413/dsc0717small.jpg

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/3527/clearheadlightssmall.jpg

[euroRwannabe]

very nice nester, doing pretty good so far.
the rims look funny without lowering though haha.

talking about lowering, i saw this:
http://www.jdmyard.com/2009/09/spring-into-action-this-spring-with-new-springs/
It was posted up on JDM Yard September last year though, but thought it could be handy to some now.

"Accord Euro CU2 $516
Front: 1.6″drop
Rear: 1.4″ drop"

Pretty Cheap for a 4CM Drop.
Still need to find some decent shocks to go with them.

If only coil overs were priced like these springs, life would be so much better...

Can't wait to see nester post up some pics with the H&R Springs and Type S Kit.

EDIT
by the way nester, did you buy your CU2 from a dealer? If so, installing your CAI would've affected your warranty right? Because my Honda Dealer offered me 6 years Warranty unless i do some modifications to the engine. some of my friends are telling me to ignore the warranty and go ahead with mods, but i'm still unsure.

[Rudy]

for the guys who havent taken the trip to acurazine recently


some guy on cardomain in the states got the full mugen front bumper

DROOOOLSSS


http://thefullpriceofferguys.com/tsx23.JPG




That is the hottest CU2 ever, minus the red badges and stickers. I hate to think what that mugen bumper costs though.

[nesterjester]

very nice nester, doing pretty good so far.
the rims look funny without lowering though haha.

talking about lowering, i saw this:
http://www.jdmyard.com/2009/09/spring-into-action-this-spring-with-new-springs/
It was posted up on JDM Yard September last year though, but thought it could be handy to some now.

"Accord Euro CU2 $516
Front: 1.6″drop
Rear: 1.4″ drop"

Pretty Cheap for a 4CM Drop.
Still need to find some decent shocks to go with them.

If only coil overs were priced like these springs, life would be so much better...

Can't wait to see nester post up some pics with the H&R Springs and Type S Kit.

EDIT
by the way nester, did you buy your CU2 from a dealer? If so, installing your CAI would've affected your warranty right? Because my Honda Dealer offered me 6 years Warranty unless i do some modifications to the engine. some of my friends are telling me to ignore the warranty and go ahead with mods, but i'm still unsure.

yea i bought my cu2 from a dealer back in 2008. had my 40000k service with my injen cai and they didnt say anything, but i could hear them revving from inside the dealership! its thats beasty! hahaha

i asked them about the warrenty issues involved with it, and they basically said what alot of guys have said and thats if they find an engine fault or failure due to modification/installation of the cai then they will decline your warrenty.

i eventually just bit the bullet and installed it with a "see how it goes" mentality. At the end of the day its your car and your choice whether you want to risk it or not is entirely up to you.

i do agree with you the big A** gap between the fender and the top of the wheel is massive, will definately post pics when its dropped!

btw euroR i swear the that the eibach spring drop was more conservative than "front: 1.6" i swear it was only 1" front and rear... maybe its a newer version?!?

oh yea has anyone considered K&N typhoon for the cu2? ive never had a SRI before.

[Type R Positive]

oh yea has anyone considered K&N typhoon for the cu2? ive never had a SRI before.
I am dissapointed with the K&N kit for the CU2. I had the K&N CAI for my CL9, it was awesome.
I will most likely go the Injen CAI or just K&N drop in filter.
But water ingress is the big issue for me up here in Darwin during the wet season.

[euroRwannabe]

I am dissapointed with the K&N kit for the CU2. I had the K&N CAI for my CL9, it was awesome.
I will most likely go the Injen CAI or just K&N drop in filter.
But water ingress is the big issue for me up here in Darwin during the wet season.

hmmm water ingress is a fairly big issue in melbourne as well, was wondering if this is a big help to anyone for that issue..
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?93622-INJEN-(Authorised-Distributor)-Made-in-USA-(Price-adjusted-)-*JDMyard*&p=1786538&viewfull=1#post1786538
(SCROLL DOWN TO "FILTER HYDROSHIELD")
maybe that is completely pointless to the water issue, but then again it could be very useful.

to nester, SRI's may look better when you pop the hood, but i'm pretty sure performance wise, CAI owns, not too sure though, i'm pretty noob with all the statistics.
but the risk you took with your CAI being installed whilst still being insured was freaken WORTH IT! I'm gonna most likely follow your footsteps and have the "see how it goes" attitude and mod my engine as well LOL!
nice work, thanks for the info, keep it up!

[EUR003act]

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/7114/dsc00530k.jpg

someone please tell me what rims these are?!?! :D

[EUR003act]

LOL Buddah, I told you mate is not my decision this time... :p She still thinking between 2009 A6 or 2010 C200 :( Ah man... I hate European cars...

C230 Kompressor FTW!!

http://nulud.com/images/mbbl.jpg

[longers]

someone please tell me what rims these are?!?! :D

from what i can tell. they look like Work Schwert's. (http://www.workwheelsusa.com/product.php?category=23&wheel=48)

[Type R Positive]

from what i can tell. they look like Work Schwert's. (http://www.workwheelsusa.com/product.php?category=23&wheel=48)
look like, but.....
http://www.ozzytyres.com.au/Content_Common/pr-Vertini-Wheels_Hennessy.seo

[Type R Positive]

hmmm water ingress is a fairly big issue in melbourne as well, was wondering if this is a big help to anyone for that issue..
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?93622-INJEN-(Authorised-Distributor)-Made-in-USA-(Price-adjusted-)-*JDMyard*&p=1786538&viewfull=1#post1786538
(SCROLL DOWN TO "FILTER HYDROSHIELD")
maybe that is completely pointless to the water issue, but then again it could be very useful.
yeah, I had one of those for the CAI on the CL9.
But still no good for deep puddles. That's where CAI that can convert to SRI comes in handy.

[nxn75u]

Loving the roof spoiler plus the ducktail.. will definitely get them! the ones on Ebays are any good?


@ netjester: show us your euro with the lip kit! is that the lip from the Ebay seller... planning to one set too except the rear kit...

[euroRwannabe]

Loving the roof spoiler plus the ducktail.. will definitely get them! the ones on Ebays are any good?


@ netjester: show us your euro with the lip kit! is that the lip from the Ebay seller... planning to one set too except the rear kit...

i've realised that ALOT of CU2 owners arn't a big fan of the TYPE S rear lip,
just wanna know what's so bad about it, i think it looks great, but hey, everyone has their own tastes.

i'm thinking of getting the entire kit as well, except the ducktail spoiler from their actual site, from what it says on their site, it is cheaper than their ebay item.

here's the link to their site if anyone else is interested:
http://www.bodykitskingdom.com.au/euro-8th.htm

note to everyone who isn't farmiliar with this kit yet, it is a TYPE S replica Lip Kit.

[mugen_86]

Finally after 8 hours polishing, very please with the result :0

[nxn75u]

rhttp://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2010-honda-accord-euro-type-s-002_100196608_l.jpg

Yea apparently, the real type-S rear kit is not an add on: one rear bodykit. In another words, its just like the rear aero bumpers, but its type S style... Also the original add ons here in Australia doesnt have a rear kit. Thats why i chose not to have it. Like EuroRwannabe said, everyone has their own taste. I would love to see the kit in real life myself to see if it actually looks good.

Also the rear Type S kit, does it come with the red deflector too or it is sold seperately? coz in the pics there is no deflectors.

The diffuser shown above would be a great compliment to the rear but unfortunately i dont think it would look good on my grey euro:o... White would look fabulous!!

[nxn75u]

8 HRS polishing! nice2! do mine too:p

saw you often in maroubra area! hahaha... Nice black on black euro u got there....:thumbsup:

[Kwangstuhhh]

I'll be checking out the Type S Lip Kit from Bodykits Kingdom in about 1.5 weeks time. My mate's just waiting for the FD2 kit to come in, so we might as well go check it out together. I'm not a fan of the Type S rear lip coz it sorta looks out of place/rough...but then again I think it's slowly growing on me:
http://www.bodykitskingdom.com.au/euro-8th_r12_c14_f3.gif

when put into comparison to an actual rear bumper:

http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/2010-honda-accord-euro-type-s-002_100196608_l.jpg

as for the kit on the actual seller's website, it's just the lip kit (no ducktail) so if you do the maths its the same price as eBay. I've been quote $650 for just front lip, sideskirt and ducktail.

PERSONALLY I think it's a tad bit overpriced seeing the Civic FD2RR actual body kit is also $750! http://www.bodykitskingdom.com.au/civic-fd2-rr.htm
Who's with me? Haha

After seeing Luxury Models after Luxury Models I highly regret not putting the extra money into getting one!! =( Envy you all!! Haha

[lingamair]

But water ingress is the big issue for me up here in Darwin during the wet season.

I can sooo associate with this. We've recently had some bouts of floods here in Singapore and I had to take my CU2 thru one. As luck would have had it, water was ingested and I'm now carless, waiting for a new engine to arrive. Gotta really plan for this especially for areas that are prone to floods!

[Lemonhead]

Finally after 8 hours polishing, very please with the result :0

8 hrs? geee. good work. liek you wheels too, are they 245's/20 inch?

with the Type S kit, I agree that the back end looks great., but the after market kit looks a touch rough to me

[mugen_86]

8 hrs? geee. good work. liek you wheels too, are they 245's/20 inch?

with the Type S kit, I agree that the back end looks great., but the after market kit looks a touch rough to me

front wheel 235/35/20 and for the rear 275/30/20 hehehe yup 8 hrs lolz with infinity glare advance... this product really great on dark cu2. give your car more
gloss :)

[nesterjester]

im getting my kit painted next monday and it should be done by wednesday.. springs going on saturday so will have pics up by next weekend...

i realise most guys are skeptical about the type S rear lip, but i think its one of those things you gotta see in person to really know if it will grow on you or not...

the kit on the bodykitskingdom website wasnt paint matched that great, but will definately post up pics when i get it fitted and painted...

was thinking of modifiying my oem grille, and get it painted while its at the paintshop, but i really need some new mesh to get behind it...

[nxn75u]

im getting my kit painted next monday and it should be done by wednesday.. springs going on saturday so will have pics up by next weekend...

i realise most guys are skeptical about the type S rear lip, but i think its one of those things you gotta see in person to really know if it will grow on you or not...

the kit on the bodykitskingdom website wasnt paint matched that great, but will definately post up pics when i get it fitted and painted...

was thinking of modifiying my oem grille, and get it painted while its at the paintshop, but i really need some new mesh to get behind it...

That is why you should show us your car when its done to make us think otherwise:p

Are you gonna paint your grille black like denot's? that would look hawt man... Its an alternative of buying the sport grille, which i love but find it too expensive.

[furythree]

sigh i just got back from holidays in china
My mugen replica kit arrived with the type s rear lip
problem is it was taller than me when stood on its end and it was in 2 boxes. so i had no way of bringing it back on me on the plane (considering i had a 3 day stopover at japan on the way back)
and i cudnt check it in as ski gear cause its too big and weight around 20kgs

anyway, i checked out all the price quotes from couriers and stuff. DHL and all are quoting around $400aud to get it shipped here. I cud not find any cheaper and dunno any sea freighters (i dont care if it takes 3 months to get here)
I have no idea how the hell the supplier was able to quote me $200usd for shipping directly to australia from dhl as well. Maybe its just cheaper from shenzheng (near hk which is a shipping port). In retrospect i wish i didnt take the cheap route of $50 shipping and taking it back to Aus myself. wudve saved around $250

im kinda stuck with wat to do right now. My kit is is with my relos in china. For $400 shipping, i cud just buy a new kit from the supplier shipped to australia! no way am i paying that.
anyone got any ideas for cheaper shipping?

[chunky]

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/7114/dsc00530k.jpg

thats bosss

[nesterjester]

UPDATE

well after taking my car in for a service i decided while i had the bumper off to reinstall my CAI (removed it for the service and yes i put my resonator back on) i decided to do my clear my headlights. Now i took these pics with my iphone so the quality is shizzle but i used the a guide from a kowloon (i think) from acurazine who cleared his headlights with the oven bake method. So, with no experiance doing it, i decided to go DIY and give it a go. I will post up pics of it on the car tomorrow as I have little time on the comp tonight.


http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/5188/img0742v.jpg
http://a.imageshack.us/img694/2491/img0751qm.jpg
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/5188/img0742v.jpg
http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/5948/img0761v.jpg
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/8492/img0762yz.jpg

just need to get some amber led t20 bulbs!

UPDATE 2:
I dropped my type s kit off to the paintshop today and will have it back by thursday (hopefully). So pics will be up soon. I did a test fit there and its perfect. The best thing about PU kits is that they almost guarantee fitment! I was so suprised how well it fit! Pics will be up this THURS.

[nesterjester]

sigh i just got back from holidays in china
My mugen replica kit arrived with the type s rear lip
problem is it was taller than me when stood on its end and it was in 2 boxes. so i had no way of bringing it back on me on the plane (considering i had a 3 day stopover at japan on the way back)
and i cudnt check it in as ski gear cause its too big and weight around 20kgs

anyway, i checked out all the price quotes from couriers and stuff. DHL and all are quoting around $400aud to get it shipped here. I cud not find any cheaper and dunno any sea freighters (i dont care if it takes 3 months to get here)
I have no idea how the hell the supplier was able to quote me $200usd for shipping directly to australia from dhl as well. Maybe its just cheaper from shenzheng (near hk which is a shipping port). In retrospect i wish i didnt take the cheap route of $50 shipping and taking it back to Aus myself. wudve saved around $250

im kinda stuck with wat to do right now. My kit is is with my relos in china. For $400 shipping, i cud just buy a new kit from the supplier shipped to australia! no way am i paying that.
anyone got any ideas for cheaper shipping?


man you got yourself in quite a scenario! I feel for you! have you tried other international couriers like fedx or ipec? if theres no other way mate, best thing to do is bite the bullet and pay $400 to get it over, that way itll be in Australia and thats what you want. Sometimes theres no cheap way out.

Or as you said get it sent to shenzheng and get it sent from there. I know its hassle but if you want to save a buck itll be worth it! let us know how you go mate!

[euroRwannabe]

UPDATE

well after taking my car in for a service i decided while i had the bumper off to reinstall my CAI (removed it for the service and yes i put my resonator back on) i decided to do my clear my headlights. Now i took these pics with my iphone so the quality is shizzle but i used the a guide from a kowloon (i think) from acurazine who cleared his headlights with the oven bake method. So, with no experiance doing it, i decided to go DIY and give it a go. I will post up pics of it on the car tomorrow as I have little time on the comp tonight.

just need to get some amber led t20 bulbs!

UPDATE 2:
I dropped my type s kit off to the paintshop today and will have it back by thursday (hopefully). So pics will be up soon. I did a test fit there and its perfect. The best thing about PU kits is that they almost guarantee fitment! I was so suprised how well it fit! Pics will be up this THURS.

WOW, that oven bake method looks interesting, link us to the acurazine thread, what does it actually do? Melt off the Amber Reflector or something?

P.S: can't wait to finally see a CBP with the type S Kit.

[nesterjester]

http://tsx.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=767424&highlight=Diy

that's the link to his diy, he makes it sound so easssy! It was a learning curve for me as my oven was too small and I was hesistan having my $35000+ cars headlights in the oven! What it actually does is melt the sealnt around the headlight housing so you can seperatr the two parts. The tough par is seperating it without:
1. Messing the shape of the headlight casing
2. Getting hot melted sealant all over the kitchen, headlights, and yourself
3. Burning yourself
4. Snapping the glass on the headlight casing

[raffyboy]

is CU2 worth to mod? IMO CL is easier to mod CU is really more into family car type of car

[denot]

is CU2 worth to mod? IMO CL is easier to mod CU is really more into family car type of car

trust me CU2 is nowhere near family car...

[moo moo nel]

bring both CL and CU to track

let the lap times do the talking

[patto]

Any cu2 luxury owners wanna sell me there stock alloys?

[euroRwannabe]

is CU2 worth to mod? IMO CL is easier to mod CU is really more into family car type of car

haha, i owned a 06 CL9 before i bought the 2010 CU2, and in my opinion, IT IS SO MUCH MORE WORTH IT MODDING A CU2, only because it's so rare to see a modded CU2 in melbourne.

motivates you to mod the shit out of it before anyone else does LOL.

[euroRwannabe]

http://tsx.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=767424&highlight=Diy

that's the link to his diy, he makes it sound so easssy! It was a learning curve for me as my oven was too small and I was hesistan having my $35000+ cars headlights in the oven! What it actually does is melt the sealnt around the headlight housing so you can seperatr the two parts. The tough par is seperating it without:
1. Messing the shape of the headlight casing
2. Getting hot melted sealant all over the kitchen, headlights, and yourself
3. Burning yourself
4. Snapping the glass on the headlight casing

ok that DIY method is freaken crazy...
1. HUGE RISK your taking with $35000 headlights
2. Did you burn yourself LOL?
3. Was it really worth it?

and true, that guy really did make it look easy..damn americans, they have too much time on their hands.

[EUR003act]

ok that DIY method is freaken crazy...
1. HUGE RISK your taking with $35000 headlights
2. Did you burn yourself LOL?
3. Was it really worth it?

and true, that guy really did make it look easy..damn americans, they have too much time on their hands.

correction:

$35,000+ car... with ~$2,500 headlights

[nesterjester]

correction:

$35,000+ car... with ~$2,500 headlights

haha true

anyways here is a quick pic. its shiete i know. im picking my type s kit tomorrow so ill take some proper pics with the nikon

http://a.imageshack.us/img85/8415/img0767p.jpg

[euroRwannabe]

haha true

anyways here is a quick pic. its shiete i know. im picking my type s kit tomorrow so ill take some proper pics with the nikon

http://a.imageshack.us/img85/8415/img0767p.jpg

haha cheers for correction justin,
anyways that looks awesome nester, can't wait to see your car with type s kit.

[furythree]

Any cu2 luxury owners wanna sell me there stock alloys?

what for, for how much? sounds good if i were to change rims lol

[nesterjester]

Hi guys, had a big day and got my type s kit on... and HAPPY WITH IT! it look really good in person, and I know some ppl might not like it, but its great for me... subtle but aggressive.

Anyways Ill post more pics this weekend after I drop it, and give her a bath .. :)

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/6946/dsc0897zy.jpg

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/9193/dsc0901x.jpg

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/7703/dsc0904r.jpg

[patto]

what for, for how much? sounds good if i were to change rims lol

Not sure how much they're worth. I've got a standard Euro and am keen to get the Luxury rims. If you decide to sell please let me know.

[nesterjester]

heres a bigger pic of the back shot....

http://a.imageshack.us/img18/4001/dsc0904gn.jpg

[euroRwannabe]

heres a bigger pic of the back shot....

http://a.imageshack.us/img18/4001/dsc0904gn.jpg

she is definately a babe nester LOL.
very good job, how much was the colour match paint job at that paint shop for the kit?

[Kwangstuhhh]

she is definately a babe nester LOL.
very good job, how much was the colour match paint job at that paint shop for the kit?

Looks pretty darn good! I would like to know how much to get it painted too (and where since you're in Bris :D)!! I was thinking of getting the kit too but not sure if I should ask the guy to paint it or find another person to. Still waiting for the guy to let me know when the FD2 kit is in so I can go have a look at the Type S lip myself! Did you pay $900 through BodyKitKingdom for the lot?

[furythree]

omg looks mad nester, glad swapped my mugen rear for type s


Looks pretty darn good! I would like to know how much to get it painted too (and where since you're in Bris :D)!! I was thinking of getting the kit too but not sure if I should ask the guy to paint it or find another person to. Still waiting for the guy to let me know when the FD2 kit is in so I can go have a look at the Type S lip myself! Did you pay $900 through BodyKitKingdom for the lot?


btw its round 750-800 shipped directly from the manufacturer. i think even cheaper from singapore supplier. check my old posts
they have spoilers grills and mugen too

but i would like to know paint pricing too

[Kwangstuhhh]

omg looks mad nester, glad swapped my mugen rear for type s




btw its round 750-800 shipped directly from the manufacturer. i think even cheaper from singapore supplier. check my old posts
they have spoilers grills and mugen too

but i would like to know paint pricing too

Ah alright, don't need it shipped, he lives about 10mins away from me :P But thanks for the heads up haha

[nesterjester]

Hey guys thanx heaps!
I bought the kit on eBay from Bodykitskingdom for $500
and the 4 piece kit plus lip spoiler was $700 fitted

and the paintmatch is fantastic I gave then the paint code "NH731P" crystal black pearl and they took care of it. Took them a 2 days for it to paint and dry
fitment took just under an hour.

[Kwangstuhhh]

Hey guys thanx heaps!
I bought the kit on eBay from Bodykitskingdom for $500
and the 4 piece kit plus lip spoiler was $700 fitted

and the paintmatch is fantastic I gave then the paint code "NH731P" crystal black pearl and they took care of it. Took them a 2 days for it to paint and dry
fitment took just under an hour.

Oh right! $500 for the kit?! Or you mean the painting + fitting was $500? and $700 for what?

Who did you get it painted and fitted by? AJP? (Assuming coz your car is parked outside AJP right? :P)

[defconskylude]

What's the eBay link to that type s kit?
Can they ship to USA?
Was it 500 for all 4 pieces shipped and painted?
Can you please break it down?

[nesterjester]

What's the eBay link to that type s kit?
Can they ship to USA?
Was it 500 for all 4 pieces shipped and painted?
Can you please break it down?

no sorry guys for not clarifying this ..

bodykitskingdom had the kit up for auction not "buy it now" and i bought it through auction for $500 for the 4 piece kit (side skirts, rear lip, front lip, PLUS lip spoiler)

paul at bodykitskingdom referred me to a friend of his where the deal was the whole kit painted for $700 ($600 for the 4 piece kit, PLUS $100 for the lip spoiler) which included fitment. so i was lucky to get it for that price. And it was paintmatched.

you can get the kit from paul direct for $900 on ebay; http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Honda-Accord-Euro-8th-GEN-09-Up-Full-Body-kit-PU-/130399783750?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e5c6ecb46 with the

or from his website for $750 : http://www.bodykitskingdom.com.au/euro-8th.htm

just dont know if he'll do the paint discount if its on his website

if anyone does buy or look at any of his kits tell him you saw "andrews type s kit" .
im trying to get him to support ozhonda.


and to defcon im not sure if he ships to overseas but im sure he would.

[defconskylude]

Thanks I just emailed him for the front and rear lips. Hopefully he can ship out overseas.

[Kwangstuhhh]

no sorry guys for not clarifying this ..

bodykitskingdom had the kit up for auction not "buy it now" and i bought it through auction for $500 for the 4 piece kit (side skirts, rear lip, front lip, PLUS lip spoiler)

paul at bodykitskingdom referred me to a friend of his where the deal was the whole kit painted for $700 ($600 for the 4 piece kit, PLUS $100 for the lip spoiler) which included fitment. so i was lucky to get it for that price. And it was paintmatched.

you can get the kit from paul direct for $900 on ebay; http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Honda-Accord-Euro-8th-GEN-09-Up-Full-Body-kit-PU-/130399783750?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e5c6ecb46 with the

or from his website for $750 : http://www.bodykitskingdom.com.au/euro-8th.htm

just dont know if he'll do the paint discount if its on his website

if anyone does buy or look at any of his kits tell him you saw "andrews type s kit" .
im trying to get him to support ozhonda.


and to defcon im not sure if he ships to overseas but im sure he would.

wow, i never seen it up for auction on ebay :(. you think he'll do it for the same price if i mentioned u referred me too? :P

as for his website -> i think $750 is for 3 piece (no spoiler) hence the $150 difference with the ebay site.

Hopefully the FD2 kit arrives soon so I can go check the kits out!

[nesterjester]

wow, i never seen it up for auction on ebay :(. you think he'll do it for the same price if i mentioned u referred me too? :P

as for his website -> i think $750 is for 3 piece (no spoiler) hence the $150 difference with the ebay site.

Hopefully the FD2 kit arrives soon so I can go check the kits out!

i dont think he'll do the same price as he would have posted more auctions on ebay.

i just looked on his site then and i think your right for the three piece kit.

mate when you see his garage its packed with kits, ask him to show you the carbon fibre mugen grille too, doesnt look to bad ...

[Kwangstuhhh]

ahhh that's a shame, i've never seen it up on auction onn ebay! :( unlucky me !

i shall look at that! but i'll prob just stick with the kit now...need to save up again haha. will probably be changing my CAI to an Injen one soon :D

[nxn75u]

heres a bigger pic of the back shot....

http://a.imageshack.us/img18/4001/dsc0904gn.jpg

Wow she is gorgeous!! The price you're paying is a really good deal!!! i saw it on Ebay for 900.

And your headlights are just superb!!

[furythree]

ahhh that's a shame, i've never seen it up on auction onn ebay! :( unlucky me !

i shall look at that! but i'll prob just stick with the kit now...need to save up again haha. will probably be changing my CAI to an Injen one soon :D

i posted links about his auctions like 60 pages ago but nobody responded lol. but now theyve seen fotos of the kit fitted everyone wants one :D

i msged him to register as a trader too. he said he did but had to wait 30 days or something. that was 6 months ago. by posting his links i was hoping to show that there were plenty of interest and thus give this community better discounts. fingers crossed now that more ppl are interested

btw still cheaper to buy from the singaporean supplier $350uSD + $200 ship or something like that


Thanks I just emailed him for the front and rear lips. Hopefully he can ship out overseas.

its cheaper to source it from the manufacturer directly (pricing refer to my previous posts). i posted about this on the acurazine mugen replica thread. the shipping to australia is $450 via dhl. to USA its alot more cheaper. the kit is $300 US. cheaper if u buy 5 (thus i was trying to get a group buy happenning)

they also have the grill and duck spoiler if u want that. they also go mugen replica too.

all up since ur in the US. its probably gunna cost about $500 - $700 us. which is cheapper than $900 from paul + us shipping. money u save goes to paint ;)

http://jc-sportline.en.alibaba.com/productshowimg/267839171-202858003/PU_front_bumper_lip_for_Acura_TSX.html#inSearch
is the link
just send an email enquiry to them asking for what u want and pricing and shipping etc. i think their salesperson is Sandy,
just use fake a business name cause i think alibaba is trade only even tho they sold me a "sample" lolz

[Kwangstuhhh]

i posted links about his auctions like 60 pages ago but nobody responded lol. but now theyve seen fotos of the kit fitted everyone wants one :D

i msged him to register as a trader too. he said he did but had to wait 30 days or something. that was 6 months ago. by posting his links i was hoping to show that there were plenty of interest and thus give this community better discounts. fingers crossed now that more ppl are interested

btw still cheaper to buy from the singaporean supplier $350uSD + $200 ship or something like that



its cheaper to source it from the manufacturer directly (pricing refer to my previous posts). i posted about this on the acurazine mugen replica thread. the shipping to australia is $450 via dhl. to USA its alot more cheaper. the kit is $300 US. cheaper if u buy 5 (thus i was trying to get a group buy happenning)

they also have the grill and duck spoiler if u want that. they also go mugen replica too.

all up since ur in the US. its probably gunna cost about $500 - $700 us. which is cheapper than $900 from paul + us shipping. money u save goes to paint ;)

http://jc-sportline.en.alibaba.com/productshowimg/267839171-202858003/PU_front_bumper_lip_for_Acura_TSX.html#inSearch
is the link
just send an email enquiry to them asking for what u want and pricing and shipping etc. i think their salesperson is Sandy,
just use fake a business name cause i think alibaba is trade only even tho they sold me a "sample" lolz

Thanks for the link fury!

You said $350USD + $200 to ship from a SG supplier and then you said $450 via DHL from that website (based in China I think) under that lol :S Just a little confused here! Is that $450 bodykit + DHL shipping? The website you gave us is EXTREMELY confusing...please clarify for me lols...seems like every single Accord Euro page (front bumper/rear spoiler etc) has the same info...not too sure on what it bloody means!

Tried to PM you this but your inbox seems to be jam packed haha :P

Cheers

[defconskylude]

i got a quote from JSpec in China for $560USD for the type S kit plus $220 for shipping to US

total $780 USD shipped

hey fury,
you mentioned that we can get a Type S kit for $300 or so, but i think you need to have a business license or be recognized as a dealer to get those wholesale price. are you sure that the public or any individual can get it for those prices? i doubt that alibab will sell it to an individual like us. i just sent them an email.

i dont see the full Type S kit from the alibaba site? i really like that rear type s lip

[Type R Positive]

I think we got to get a group buy happening!

[nesterjester]

Wow she is gorgeous!! The price you're paying is a really good deal!!! i saw it on Ebay for 900.

And your headlights are just superb!!

thanx mate!

i didnt end up getting my springs installed this weekend as a lot came up so im pretty down that i didnt get them done ... lol

next project is getting these rear reflectors to LEDS. i read somewhere on acurazine that its illegal not to have reflectors on your rear part of your car.. anyone care to elaborate?

FYI to most of the guys who are thinking about getting the type S kit... i pulled up at a shopping centre next to another CU2 and it had the aero/modulo side skirts and side by side skirts seemed at least 40mm bigger (taller). After sussing this out i checked out his/her front lip and my one seemed bigger as well. Which i prefer! dont know if it was just me but its just a small comparison. hahah just food for thought for anyone thinking about getting it!

[mugen_86]

look very nice andrew :) Hey I think you need to consider change your muffler :) the standard look very small on your type s kit hehe

[defconskylude]

FYI

quote from JC sportline in china.
$300USD for the full type S kit. $500 USD for DHL shipping. total $800

quote from paul at bodykitskingdom
$227USD for front type S lip
$227USD rear type S lip.
$350USD for DHL shipping if the lips are unfolded OR $150 shipping if the lips were folded. meaning they will bend the lips to make it fit in a smaller box.

i think a heat gun would have to be used to get rid of the sharp creases when installing the lip.

[Kwangstuhhh]

Quick question guys, is the JC Sportline Kit from China the exact same kit as the one Paul's sellling?


FYI

quote from JC sportline in china.
$300USD for the full type S kit. $500 USD for DHL shipping. total $800


Just asked for a quote myself. Do you know if we have to group buy to buy this?

[defconskylude]

Quick question guys, is the JC Sportline Kit from China the exact same kit as the one Paul's sellling?



Just asked for a quote myself. Do you know if we have to group buy to buy this?


no need for group buy. sandy didnt even ask me if i was a business since i only asked for 1 kit.

im thinking JC sportline is the same as the one paul is selling.

[furythree]

oh oops sorry for the late reply
i dont think they care if ur a business cause sales of the cu2 parts are really low particularly since its only popular here and in the US

as for pricing, i paid $350 for my mugen kit (type S was cheaper) and $450 shipping to AUSTRALIA. i dont noe what the shipping is to US
the $200 shipping is for http://jspec.com.sg/ (different to jc sportline, same product) they quoted me a bit more than $350 for the kit but the shipping to australia was considerably cheaper with singapore being closer to australia and all. like $200-250 depending on the method. since i was intending to get my dad to bring it back for me, i opted for the jc method with domestic shipping within china. but that didnt work out, so now i gotta cop the $450 shipping or just buy a new kit with that money.

as for paul, unless hes lowered his price, his full kit (front back and SIDES) cost around $990 + 50 shipping. just shoot each party an email and see which is cheaper.

all three kits are the same product. they all use the same photographs and email enquiries have suggested that JC is most likely the manufacturer (esp since they list on alibaba as wholesalers and are the cheapest i have found).

if u guys can get a group buy happening with JSpec ull save tons
it mite even end up cheaper than my shipping costs alone lol (they require min 5 for cheaper price and combine shipping if the same destination)

how do they fold the front lip!?!? :S is that even possible? wont it crack? the main reason why shipping is so expensive is cause these boxes are so freakin huge but only weigh 10kgs. but i didnt noe u cud fold them? wudnt that mess with the fitment....

[euroRwannabe]

wow!, ever since nester got the type S kit installed, it's been on EVERYONE's mind, but i must admit, it looks soo freaken good and to top it off, it's a reasonable price, unlike JDM Concept's Mugen and Modulo Kits costing over 1k...

well here's my opinion, it may sound a tad immature but yeah,
I'm just gonna buy it off Paul from bodykitskingdom only because his in Australia, and although his retail price costs more than jspec, the thought of it still being inside the nation leaves me no doubt.
See if i were to buy it from an overseas company such as JSPEC, i'll just have too much doubt running through my head whilst it's going through the shipping process.

in conclusion: my opinion is stay "nation based" may cost a little more, but doubt free is the way to go for me !

[Type R Positive]

well here's my opinion, it may sound a tad immature but yeah,
I'm just gonna buy it off Paul from bodykitskingdom only because his in Australia, and although his retail price costs more than jspec, the thought of it still being inside the nation leaves me no doubt.
See if i were to buy it from an overseas company such as JSPEC, i'll just have too much doubt running through my head whilst it's going through the shipping process.

in conclusion: my opinion is stay "nation based" may cost a little more, but doubt free is the way to go for me !
he will just order it off the same bloke overseas, and get $500 profit. Doubt he will actually see the product, he orders it for you, they send from overseas to your door......

Give me $1000, I'll get you a kit......

[Type R Positive]

wow!, ever since nester got the type S kit installed, it's been on EVERYONE's mind, but i must admit, it looks soo freaken good and to top it off, it's a reasonable price, unlike JDM Concept's Mugen and Modulo Kits costing over 1k...everyone has been waiting for a cheap kit. No one wants to pay thousands.....
I'm in for a group buy if you are!

[nesterjester]

he will just order it off the same bloke overseas, and get $500 profit. Doubt he will actually see the product, he orders it for you, they send from overseas to your door......

Give me $1000, I'll get you a kit......

if you get it from paul all his kits are in stock and he has heaps in his storage facility (in brisbane). Ive seen them personally. And they have not been folded or creased.

but as euroR said, it all depends on how much money you want to spend and how much effort and research you want to do. But from my point of view i can say that i can guarantee that paul from bodykits kingdom is a great avenue to deal with.

but its great to know everyones doing there research!

[furythree]

i can tell u that u wudnt have to worry about shipping because its done via DHL and u get the stuff to ur door within 3 business days

that being said, ive seen photos of paul's stock and if u dont care about the few hundred dollars difference (ur saving over $1k already anyway) and want certainty that ull get it quick and guaranteed. then buy it off him


alas i have to wait 30 days to get mine QQ...

[defconskylude]

if i were in australia, id definitely pay the retail price and pick up from paul directly

since im in the US, im still debating on which vendor to go with. the $300 USD full type S kit from jc sportline is really an attractive price but sandy (sales manager) said that their best shipping method is DHL at $500 USD which makes it a huge turn off. they use paypal and DHL if you have any doubts. sometimes i think it really costs like $200-$250 USD to ship from china to US and they pocket the rest. because i got a $220 USD shipping quote from JSPEC (also in china). so there's a $280 difference in shipping based on these 2 chinese vendors. she also said that the front lip can be folded however the sides and rears cannot be folded. by the way, JSPEC is cheaper by $20 for a full type s kit. JSPEC's quote was $560 for the full kit plus $220 for shipping

i might go with paul at the end and get the type S front and rear. i dont really like the shape of the type S sideskirts. i still have to ask him how to get rid of the sharp creases

[hondar]

wow!, ever since nester got the type S kit installed, it's been on EVERYONE's mind, but i must admit, it looks soo freaken good and to top it off, it's a reasonable price, unlike JDM Concept's Mugen and Modulo Kits costing over 1k...



my price is being dictated by the rrp in japan by the way. i would love to sell $50 bodykit to everyone if only honda and mugen sell it that cheap.

there is cost of freight from japan and those boxes from japan are huge. plus once you get into australia you need to pay for the following fee
OCEAN FREIGHT
DELIVERY ORDER
SHIPPING LINE DOC FEE
PORT SERVICE CHARGES
TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGES
DUTY
GST
ELECTRONIC PROCESSING FEE
CUSTOMS INTERACTIVE COMM
QUARANTINE ASSESSMENT FEE
CUSTOMS BROKERAGE
SEA CARGO AUTOMATION
CARTAGE LCL CARGO
FUEL LEVY
FOB CHARGES AT ORIGIN
SHIPPING LINE SECURITY

people over this forum whinge all the time when things are so expensive and cry all the way to the forums when they are stung by hidden charges and find out its not worth doing it after all when they buy from overseas

also one should compare apple with apple

if you compare real gucci handbag with fake gucci handbag, of course real gucci handbag price is unreasonable

if you buy fake stuff, compare it with another company that make fake stuff.

to make it clear, i am not against people buying fake stuff (its your money), but i think one should make fair comparison of the product you are going to buy.

[nesterjester]

Either way u look at it modding ain't cheap....


Ps congrats defcon on ur newest addition, just saw one of ur threads over at acurazine.

[euroRwannabe]

my price is being dictated by the rrp in japan by the way. i would love to sell $50 bodykit to everyone if only honda and mugen sell it that cheap.

there is cost of freight from japan and those boxes from japan are huge. plus once you get into australia you need to pay for the following fee
OCEAN FREIGHT
DELIVERY ORDER
SHIPPING LINE DOC FEE
PORT SERVICE CHARGES
TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGES
DUTY
GST
ELECTRONIC PROCESSING FEE
CUSTOMS INTERACTIVE COMM
QUARANTINE ASSESSMENT FEE
CUSTOMS BROKERAGE
SEA CARGO AUTOMATION
CARTAGE LCL CARGO
FUEL LEVY
FOB CHARGES AT ORIGIN
SHIPPING LINE SECURITY

people over this forum whinge all the time when things are so expensive and cry all the way to the forums when they are stung by hidden charges and find out its not worth doing it after all when they buy from overseas

also one should compare apple with apple

if you compare real gucci handbag with fake gucci handbag, of course real gucci handbag price is unreasonable

if you buy fake stuff, compare it with another company that make fake stuff.

to make it clear, i am not against people buying fake stuff (its your money), but i think one should make fair comparison of the product you are going to buy.

all very true Leo (i think it's you).
apologies for the comparison of your company's stock and Paul's fake stock.

like you said, it is very similar to comparing real gucci to fake gucci.
you pay for what you get i guess, but then again,
can you really tell the difference between a real gucci and a fake gucci just by glancing at someone holding it?

like this replica type S kit, it may be fake, and cheap, but from glancing at it, people's first impression wouldn't be "that's fake" it would be more like "hey that looks nice!"

but again, apologies for comparing your stock with this fake stock and complaining about the prices.

[defconskylude]

Either way u look at it modding ain't cheap....


Ps congrats defcon on ur newest addition, just saw one of ur threads over at acurazine.

thanks man.

[hondar]

all very true Leo (i think it's you).
apologies for the comparison of your company's stock and Paul's fake stock.

like you said, it is very similar to comparing real gucci to fake gucci.
you pay for what you get i guess, but then again,
can you really tell the difference between a real gucci and a fake gucci just by glancing at someone holding it?

like this replica type S kit, it may be fake, and cheap, but from glancing at it, people's first impression wouldn't be "that's fake" it would be more like "hey that looks nice!"

but again, apologies for comparing your stock with this fake stock and complaining about the prices.

none taken! :D

its just that a lot of people read the forums and i dont have issue with anyone what they want to do with their car and money.

btw via DHL for the whole bodykit for $500USD is cheappppppppp!

i cant even get that price just for the front bumper from japan. if it is really DHL then it is cheappp! but make sure it is DHL cos people in china people will say whatever people want to hear and once payment send. they just send via normal freight.

[defconskylude]

i cant even get that price just for the front bumper from japan. if it is really DHL then it is cheappp! but make sure it is DHL cos people in china people will say whatever people want to hear and once payment send. they just send via normal freight.

hey fury,

youre getting your kit from JC sportline right? are they using DHL to ship your kit?

[furythree]

hey fury,

youre getting your kit from JC sportline right? are they using DHL to ship your kit?

yeh it arrived at my aunt's place within 3 business days and via DHL (this is to within china tho), but they kept their word every step of the way.

i dun get why it costs more to ship to USA than to Aus. you would think theres more US shipping methods.


btw im still curious about this whole fold the front lip thing. how does it work. i know its flexible but not THAT flexible. but then again i got the mugen lip which is huge

[defconskylude]

yeh it arrived at my aunt's place within 3 business days and via DHL (this is to within china tho), but they kept their word every step of the way.

i dun get why it costs more to ship to USA than to Aus. you would think theres more US shipping methods.


btw im still curious about this whole fold the front lip thing. how does it work. i know its flexible but not THAT flexible. but then again i got the mugen lip which is huge

its polyurethane so you can flex it and it wont break. it may create a sharp crease on where its bent but i believe a heat gun would slowly remove it.

were you able to track your shipment through DHL? also i assume its full insurance right?

[furythree]

uhh dunno abut insurance or tracking i just k8nda paid and left it. wasnt worried cause i can just claim back from paypal ayway
maybe ask them, i think u get tracking with dhl by default

[Kwangstuhhh]

I emailed Sandy from JCSportline and this is what I got:

"The bodykit of tsx and spoiler together is 300USD.
The shipping cost to Australia is 450USD.
So total is 750USD,we can accept paypal with 5% paypal cost."

That totals to about $860 AUD!....To be honest I'd rather stick with Paul for that price don't ya think :S

[euroRwannabe]

I emailed Sandy from JCSportline and this is what I got:

"The bodykit of tsx and spoiler together is 300USD.
The shipping cost to Australia is 450USD.
So total is 750USD,we can accept paypal with 5% paypal cost."

That totals to about $860 AUD!....To be honest I'd rather stick with Paul for that price don't ya think :S

good work on the researching tony, and that gives me a bigger reason to buy it from paul now.
thanks for the info.

[TurBIce]

i saw someone on here had their keys redone? to th flip key style? im trying to find it on ebay . but cant. lets take advantage of our strong aud

[furythree]

its cheaper to go with jspec they only charge $200 ish for shipping if i remember

i only went with jcsportline because i was getting it shipped domestically and my dad was bringing it here. jspec worked out to be about $200 cheaper

[Kwangstuhhh]

Ah...guess I've got to email JSpec then~Thanks for the heads up...but I think I still will go with Paul as he's local and I can actually see the parts I'm buying!

[defconskylude]

its cheaper to go with jspec they only charge $200 ish for shipping if i remember

i only went with jcsportline because i was getting it shipped domestically and my dad was bringing it here. jspec worked out to be about $200 cheaper

yep i got quoted $220 USD shipping to USA

however the full type s kit he quoted me was $560 USD

so its $50 cheaper to go with JSPEC.

whats weird is that JC sportline is charging $500 USD shipping while JSPEC is $220 USD shipping and they're both from China!

[Kwangstuhhh]

yep i got quoted $220 USD shipping to USA

however the full type s kit he quoted me was $560 USD

so its $50 cheaper to go with JSPEC.

whats weird is that JC sportline is charging $500 USD shipping while JSPEC is $220 USD shipping and they're both from China!

I guess they're both trying to make money with the sale in different areas :P...Ah I knew there was a reason why I thought JSpec wasn't that much cheaper than JCSportline...hmmm don't you just love dilemmas haha...

[Rudy]

uhh dunno abut insurance or tracking i just k8nda paid and left it. wasnt worried cause i can just claim back from paypal ayway
maybe ask them, i think u get tracking with dhl by default

Is it true you can claim back from paypal as i am going to place an overseas order soon... do you have to select credit card as funding source or? I always thought protection was only if through ebay.

[nesterjester]

Is it true you can claim back from paypal as i am going to place an overseas order soon... do you have to select credit card as funding source or? I always thought protection was only if through ebay.

claim back? as in if something goes wrong? I know you have buyer protection...



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My H&R Springs up for sale (BRAND NEW): http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?137528-09-10-Accord-Euro-CU2-H-amp-R-Springs-FOR-SALE!-BRAND-NEW!&p=2821017#post2821017

[Rudy]

Cool thanks.. i was worried buyer protection was only if you use paypal to pay for ebay items.

[baboo]

Whao, that's alot of bananas and oranges


UPDATE

http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/5948/img0761v.jpg


just need to get some amber led t20 bulbs!

UPDATE 2:
I dropped my type s kit off to the paintshop today and will have it back by thursday (hopefully). So pics will be up soon. I did a test fit there and its perfect. The best thing about PU kits is that they almost guarantee fitment! I was so suprised how well it fit! Pics will be up this THURS.

[Type R Positive]

BABOO!!!!

Long time no hear! Ready to buy another euro yet?

[hondar]

Cool thanks.. i was worried buyer protection was only if you use paypal to pay for ebay items.

should check with paypal mate.

dont assume. a lot of privilege only goes with buying with ebay only.

the best protection is to be honest get from reliable source.

seller overseas can take your money. withdraw the money close the account and start a newone. is there paypal can do? no, is there you can do? no.

[Rudy]

^ True thanks, ill never buy overseas unless off Ebay with paypal.

[nxn75u]

Any new products from jdm concept leo? hehe..

[hondar]

Any new products from jdm concept leo? hehe..

No not really... i havent seend anything new being released for cu2 in japan :D

[defconskylude]

has anyone tried ATS tuning in russia?

http://www.ats-tuning.ru/

im not sure if they can ship overseas?

[nesterjester]

has anyone tried ATS tuning in russia?

http://www.ats-tuning.ru/

im not sure if they can ship overseas?

yea mate I emailed them and they dnt do international shipping which is a shame because they got some good stuff

you could probley persuade them if you spoke Russian ... Lol

[Type R Positive]

Hows this for a grill?

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n188/NT450/1405010209TSXFineMesh.jpg

https://www.gomeztiresandwheels.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=27_168&osCsid=8c462e6beaaba6ba687c342a1efe91a8

[nesterjester]

hahah we got pwned.... knew we would get deleted sometime or another...

[nesterjester]

Hows this for a grill?

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n188/NT450/1405010209TSXFineMesh.jpg

https://www.gomeztiresandwheels.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=27_168&osCsid=8c462e6beaaba6ba687c342a1efe91a8



http://www.drive2.ru/cars/honda/accord/accord_2008/marlex/

thats ballin!

[nesterjester]

http://www.drive2.ru/cars/honda/accord/accord_2008/perm-59/

heres another TYPE-R

[Kwangstuhhh]

hahah we got pwned.... knew we would get deleted sometime or another...

hahahaha yeeep

[euroRwannabe]

Hows this for a grill?

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n188/NT450/1405010209TSXFineMesh.jpg

https://www.gomeztiresandwheels.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=27_168&osCsid=8c462e6beaaba6ba687c342a1efe91a8

that's one ugly ass grill..

[Kwangstuhhh]

that's one ugly ass grill..

i concur lol...

[jimboturbo]

i concur lol...

It looks like a cheap attempt at someone making their CU2 look like a pimped out Cadillac Escalade

[denot]

I think a member of acurazine done his TSX with that fugly grill

[[ IV 23 VI ]]

Hey Denot,
Why did you sell your CU2?

[buddah51au]

;2830277']Hey Denot,
Why did you sell your CU2?

He had a major brain malfunction & grew old before his time

[euroRwannabe]

He had a major brain malfunction & grew old before his time

LOL, leave him alone, haha,
nah denot's wife wanted a European car, so that is why he sold the euro,
*sigh, such a good car.

[euroRwannabe]

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/turbovtec.jpg

anyone ever seen a turbo vtec k24Z ? LOL!
found it on a fan page on facebook called "turbo"

[denot]

LOL guys!!!! I hate you all :p

Hmmm turbo'ed K24z? nah... better keep it NA

[buddah51au]

LOL guys!!!! I hate you all :p

Hmmm turbo'ed K24z? nah... better keep it NA

LOL Denot, just because you went backwards...........first rule is don't listen to women when it comes to cars & for christ sake you should have got a black 1

[Kwangstuhhh]

anyone ever seen a turbo vtec k24Z ? LOL!
found it on a fan page on facebook called "turbo"
Sexy but nahhhhhhhhh lol


LOL Denot, just because you went backwards...........first rule is don't listen to women when it comes to cars & for christ sake you should have got a black 1
+1 hahaha

[Type R Positive]

I like the chromed strut bar!

[aussiebuddha]

hey guys, does anyone know where to get the k&N panel filter for cheap?

[Type R Positive]

Ebay or from USA. Postage is the killer, but still should cost under $80 landed. They cost about $120 from shops in Australia.
part # 33-2430.
Yet another thing im waiting to buy......

[Kwangstuhhh]

hey guys, does anyone know where to get the k&N panel filter for cheap?

Checked eBay for ya and it's not cheap there, better off finding another site which sell it or just buy it locally. Cheapest I found was about $73 + $138 shipping lol.


Ebay or from USA. Postage is the killer, but still should cost under $80 landed. They cost about $120 from shops in Australia.
part # 33-2430.
Yet another thing im waiting to buy......

I was tempted to change my one too...was considering either that or a Injen CAI...do ya know the difference in fuel consumption between the 2? lol

[Type R Positive]

heeltoeauto.com has them for US$42.35, costs US$35.35 for USPS shipping. US$77.70 total.
They got the injen intake for $US291. $65.95 USPS shipping. US$356.95 total.

Injen intake expensive (I've seen them for US$240 on ebay), but when you consider that JDMyard sells them for $600, you'll save some serious coin!

[Kwangstuhhh]

heeltoeauto.com has them for US$42.35, costs US$35.35 for USPS shipping. US$77.70 total.
They got the injen intake for $US291. $65.95 USPS shipping. US$356.95 total.

Injen intake expensive (I've seen them for US$240 on ebay), but when you consider that JDMyard sells them for $600, you'll save some serious coin!

Good find on heeltoe!

Haha yeah Injen CAI is a slight expensive "investment" on the car, but apparently there is more of a power difference with the Injen in comparison with a K&N filter.

I probably won't be upgrading soon coz fuel is draining my account as it is these days, being an unemployed student and all haha :P

[sa1d8u]

hey any of you guys no were i can find a cu2 stereo fascia from?

[Lemonhead]

heeltoeauto.com has them for US$42.35, costs US$35.35 for USPS shipping. US$77.70 total.
They got the injen intake for $US291. $65.95 USPS shipping. US$356.95 total.


Type R :
you are a champ, thanks for the great info
just ordered a K&N filter through them, looks like they may have an influx of orders now thanks to you!

[nxn75u]

dont forget to key in ozhonda for the coupon code during check out in heeltoeauto.com.

[Type R Positive]

did someone say ... double din?

http://s2.images.drive2.ru/car.photos/3800/000/000/05f/4a9/88cc6e5725caef80-large.jpg
moving on up!

[Kwangstuhhh]

Type R :
you are a champ, thanks for the great info
just ordered a K&N filter through them, looks like they may have an influx of orders now thanks to you!

Please let me know how it goes! Power difference + fuel efficiency change :P


dont forget to key in ozhonda for the coupon code during check out in heeltoeauto.com.
Total not high enough to apply the ozhonda coupon lol :(


Got it.
There's one on ebay australia as well for $90

Here's the link if anyone's interested:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-Accord-Euro-K-N-Air-Filter-2008-2009-2010-CU2-/190435783534?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories#ht_768wt_ 1137

[sa1d8u]

hey man just wondering were you found the fascia for the dvd player from? looks crazy been looking for a fascia for to months couldn't find them any were?

[Kwangstuhhh]

There's also one on ebay Oz for $80

My experience with K&N filters have always been good. it's ideal if you want a slight improvement, and don't want to start customizing heavily.
I had a ford cougar and a Honda HRV and they both show slight improvement in power, fuel economy and noise.

Thanks for the heads up! By fuel economy do you mean it's more efficient with the filter? What do you mean by noise exactly?

Cheers

[aussiebuddha]

My car's didn't have an accurate fuel gauge, like the euro, but my impression was the fuel economy was better.
By noise, when you rev up normally you get a high pitch sound, with the K&N it's a bit lower more gruntier, as if the engine doesn't struggle for breath.
difficult to write down, but they're all plus, no negatives whatsoever.

[Kwangstuhhh]

Ah kk thanks mate. Something to consider :)

[EUR003act]

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/turbovtec.jpg

anyone ever seen a turbo vtec k24Z ? LOL!
found it on a fan page on facebook called "turbo"

look / think about how long the pipe run is out of the turbo to the intercooler tho... lag much?

would work alot nicer with custom bonnet and TMIC :D

dont get me wrong tho, im Jealous wiht a capitol J

[nesterjester]

Hey guys

havent posted some recent pics of my car so heres one i did last weekend got heaps of photos but im in a rush so these will have to do ..... for now ....

i got some overlays for my headlights - gunsmoke (just indicator part only) and fogs - arctic blue
i ended up putting my H&R springs on because they werent selling and i had them already so i got them installed and extremely happy with them. just under a finger gap between the fenders and the wheel. I thought they would scrub but the wheels have +35 offset but we'll see after the wheel alignment.



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[Kwangstuhhh]

Absolute beauty mate, I'll probably getting a kit within the next week (see how my schedule goes). My birthday is coming up this next Sunday so hopefully I'll have everything done by then! haha

[albii]

nester, where u get the overlays for the indicators? very keen on those? plus we need to have a brissy cu2 meet.

[nesterjester]

nester, where u get the overlays for the indicators? very keen on those? plus we need to have a brissy cu2 meet.

thanx for the reply guys ...

i got the overlays from lamin-x in the acura tsx section

they give you the full headlight over lays but they are seperated in two parts ( the indicators and the rest of the headlight) and in this case i just used the indicators.

i got the combo pack which was the headlight overlays + fog overlays for approx $70 shipped.

very happy with them

and +1 on the brissy cu2 meet. lets get a photoshoot arranged!

[albii]

Yep...lets make a date and have a meet.

[Kwangstuhhh]

thanx for the reply guys ...

i got the overlays from lamin-x in the acura tsx section

they give you the full headlight over lays but they are seperated in two parts ( the indicators and the rest of the headlight) and in this case i just used the indicators.

i got the combo pack which was the headlight overlays + fog overlays for approx $70 shipped.

very happy with them

and +1 on the brissy cu2 meet. lets get a photoshoot arranged!

and + another 1 on the meet :D Probably sometime late September (I'm a bit flat out with uni at the moment =[)

Anyone else got a DSLR? I've got one but I'm still getting used to using it :P

[euroRwannabe]

Hey guys

havent posted some recent pics of my car so heres one i did last weekend got heaps of photos but im in a rush so these will have to do ..... for now ....

i got some overlays for my headlights - gunsmoke (just indicator part only) and fogs - arctic blue
i ended up putting my H&R springs on because they werent selling and i had them already so i got them installed and extremely happy with them. just under a finger gap between the fenders and the wheel. I thought they would scrub but the wheels have +35 offset but we'll see after the wheel alignment.

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/6370/dsc0487small.jpg

andrew, i think you have made many of us JEALOUS with a big fat CAPTIAL J :(

looking very hot, i would die to become your twin brother one day...
once i get that type S kit, i'll be finally under way

[Kwangstuhhh]

andrew, i think you have made many of us JEALOUS with a big fat CAPTIAL J :(

looking very hot, i would die to become your twin brother one day...
once i get that type S kit, i'll be finally under way

Totally Jealous :P

You'd better start saving Simon :D

[furythree]

guys i got my knfilter from ebay, just search kn filters and look at who doesnt overcharge for shipping. I msged one of the sellers and said he cud order it in for me. then i combine postaged it for $5 extra with my mates civic's filter and we got it for like just under $60 each.

i agree with the comment about the sound. im not sure if its a placebo effect but i definitely noticed a better sound and slightly better throttle response with the filter. best buy ever.

however recently my fuel economy has gone from 10 to 11.5, cud be cuase im doing more city driving and havent gottent my 20k km service tho. (already on 25k!). I dont think its related to the filter, more like my driving style, makes u wanna rev harder cuase the engine doesnt sound "like its suffocating"

btw how do you clean these things? box came with no instructions, friend said you gotta use this special oil/liquid?!? i thought that cant be right
and how often are you meant to clean them?

btw nester, sexy ride mate. My kit could arrive any slower...currently on a boat somewhere in the ocean T.T gunna take a few weeks to get here

With the fogs, theyre still stock right? with the arctic blue overlays you added, do you still get a yellowy tinge? i wanted to chagne mine cause i dont like the yellow bulbs conflicting with my white headlights.
which is easier, adding overlays (do you need to bake it?) or changing to different bulbs?

[Kwangstuhhh]

guys i got my knfilter from ebay, just search kn filters and look at who doesnt overcharge for shipping. I msged one of the sellers and said he cud order it in for me. then i combine postaged it for $5 extra with my mates civic's filter and we got it for like just under $60 each.

i agree with the comment about the sound. im not sure if its a placebo effect but i definitely noticed a better sound and slightly better throttle response with the filter. best buy ever.

however recently my fuel economy has gone from 10 to 11.5, cud be cuase im doing more city driving and havent gottent my 20k km service tho. (already on 25k!). I dont think its related to the filter, more like my driving style, makes u wanna rev harder cuase the engine doesnt sound "like its suffocating"

btw how do you clean these things? box came with no instructions, friend said you gotta use this special oil/liquid?!? i thought that cant be right
and how often are you meant to clean them?

btw nester, sexy ride mate. My kit could arrive any slower...currently on a boat somewhere in the ocean T.T gunna take a few weeks to get here

With the fogs, theyre still stock right? with the arctic blue overlays you added, do you still get a yellowy tinge? i wanted to chagne mine cause i dont like the yellow bulbs conflicting with my white headlights.
which is easier, adding overlays (do you need to bake it?) or changing to different bulbs?

Anyone else got an K&N filter installed?? I want to know more, especially about the fuel economy. :D Under $60 each...that's a really good price mate, where did you get it sent from?

How much did you get your kit for? Should've just ordered locally :P I don't think it's that much more expensive than if you ordered from one of those China stores.

With the fog lights, I'd suggest you buy a pair of white light/6000k H11 bulbs on ebay to replace your current stock ones. Or if you want to go all out, go for a HID kit and install that in place of your fogs :P That's what my mate did on his Jazz and it looks absolutely amazing...:P

[hondar]

http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/jdm-image/product1720.png

[nesterjester]

guys i got my knfilter from ebay, just search kn filters and look at who doesnt overcharge for shipping. I msged one of the sellers and said he cud order it in for me. then i combine postaged it for $5 extra with my mates civic's filter and we got it for like just under $60 each.

i agree with the comment about the sound. im not sure if its a placebo effect but i definitely noticed a better sound and slightly better throttle response with the filter. best buy ever.

however recently my fuel economy has gone from 10 to 11.5, cud be cuase im doing more city driving and havent gottent my 20k km service tho. (already on 25k!). I dont think its related to the filter, more like my driving style, makes u wanna rev harder cuase the engine doesnt sound "like its suffocating"

btw how do you clean these things? box came with no instructions, friend said you gotta use this special oil/liquid?!? i thought that cant be right
and how often are you meant to clean them?

btw nester, sexy ride mate. My kit could arrive any slower...currently on a boat somewhere in the ocean T.T gunna take a few weeks to get here

With the fogs, theyre still stock right? with the arctic blue overlays you added, do you still get a yellowy tinge? i wanted to chagne mine cause i dont like the yellow bulbs conflicting with my white headlights.
which is easier, adding overlays (do you need to bake it?) or changing to different bulbs?

thanks mate, my fogs are 8000K HID's, so the blue overlays make no difference whats so ever.

Changing the bulb will be the cheaper option and make a bigger difference. The overlays do not really change the color of the light because they are designed to let a certain percentage of light out.

I did not need to bake them they simply just apply to the top of the fog lens.

[Kwangstuhhh]

thanks mate, my fogs are 8000K HID's, so the blue overlays make no difference whats so ever.

8000k HID Fogs lol... I'd hate to drive against that blinding blue light :P... Are your low beams HIDs too?

[euroRwannabe]

http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/jdm-image/product1720.png

that grill is looking hotter and hotter each time you post it up leo,
i saw a crystal black version of this grill the other day, and it made me want to get it even more,
still considering between this and the mugen grill.

[hondar]

that grill is looking hotter and hotter each time you post it up leo,
i saw a crystal black version of this grill the other day, and it made me want to get it even more,
still considering between this and the mugen grill.

me too! considering getting one for myself as well :D

[euroRwannabe]

correct me if i'm wrong,

but andrew (nester jester), i think your car is advertising for paul's successfully selling type S kit,
http://www.bodykitskingdom.com.au/euro-8th.htm

those photos of your car don't look as good as the ones you took and just posted up, but DAYUM it looks hot either way.

oh and i noticed there's a new clickable option next to the type S kit,
and yes, it says MUGEN STYLE KIT!!!
http://www.bodykitskingdom.com.au/acrd.htm
so i am guessing paul is going to start making mugen style replica's, though he hasn't finished advertising on his website yet, I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE HIS WORK.

[defconskylude]

did a DIY paint job via 11oz aerosol spray can with matching color code

did the eye lids and lower part of the grill. upper grill is still wrapped in cf vinyl

it still needs to be wet sanded, polished and buffed to make it nice and shiny

http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/IMG_0022.jpg
http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/IMG_0021.jpg
http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/IMG_0006.jpg
http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/IMG_0008.jpg

[nesterjester]

8000k HID Fogs lol... I'd hate to drive against that blinding blue light :P... Are your low beams HIDs too?

hahah they are not too bad they are only 35W and pretty much purely cosmetic. Cant drive around with foggies on in good weather.

My low beams are 6000k HID's.

[euroRwannabe]

my girlfriend just wanted to test out her photography skills on my car,

nothing special at the moment, stock as a rock...
so might as well post up some of her work since i've never posted up a picture of my car.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/P8313316.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/P8313336.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/P8313309.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/P8313304.jpg

nothing compared to andrew's car :(

[Lemonhead]

hahah they are not too bad they are only 35W and pretty much purely cosmetic. Cant drive around with foggies on in good weather.

My low beams are 6000k HID's.

hey nester: how did you go about changing the low beams to 6000k? (I assume the stock ones are in a lower range) Is it just a simple plug and play swap with aftermarket 6000k globes? cheers, very sweeet looking bodykit you got :cool:

[Kwangstuhhh]

hahah they are not too bad they are only 35W and pretty much purely cosmetic. Cant drive around with foggies on in good weather.

My low beams are 6000k HID's.

35W are still bright! haha my 6000k HID Low beams are 35W too and they are awesome at night :P. Yeah gay fog light law...i think its like $45 if you get busted with them on :(


hey nester: how did you go about changing the low beams to 6000k? (I assume the stock ones are in a lower range) Is it just a simple plug and play swap with aftermarket 6000k globes? cheers, very sweeet looking bodykit you got :cool:

I'm assuming by "6000k globes" you meant HIDs. If so, the way I did it took a bit of effort. I took down the entire bumper just to hid the ballasts (in case coppers pulled me over saying it's illegal etc etc). I also drilled some a hole in each of the low beam housing (the black weatherproof cover) to feed the HID wiring through. I duct taped the hole down to prevent any thing going in. It was pretty straight forward to install the HIDs if you know what you're doing...it's pretty much "plug and play" :) Hope this helps.


correct me if i'm wrong,

but andrew (nester jester), i think your car is advertising for paul's successfully selling type S kit,
http://www.bodykitskingdom.com.au/euro-8th.htm

those photos of your car don't look as good as the ones you took and just posted up, but DAYUM it looks hot either way.

oh and i noticed there's a new clickable option next to the type S kit,
and yes, it says MUGEN STYLE KIT!!!
http://www.bodykitskingdom.com.au/acrd.htm
so i am guessing paul is going to start making mugen style replica's, though he hasn't finished advertising on his website yet, I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE HIS WORK.

He said he's going to get some in soon but hasn't given me an exact date. He still has Type S stock though ;) Do you prefer the Mugen over the Type S? If so this is what it looks like if you haven't already seen:
http://www.jspec.com.sg/product_detail.php?product=190

Might cost a bit more coz its Polypropylene, which is a bit more durable than Type S's Polyurethane. That's my assumption anyway. Something to consider in the future Simon ;)


my girlfriend just wanted to test out her photography skills on my car,

nothing special at the moment, stock as a rock...
so might as well post up some of her work since i've never posted up a picture of my car.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/P8313316.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/P8313336.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/P8313309.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/P8313304.jpg

nothing compared to andrew's car :(

So far so good mate. Nothing wrong with stock :P....n P platers pride ! ;)...I'll get a few shots of my very stock euro too soon :D. But I really want to do something to it before I post up any good photo though hehe.

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Going off topic - Has anyone considered changing their high beam bulb to a white bulb (but blue housing) - something like http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2X-Xenon-White-HB3-9005-Car-Headlight-Light-Lamp-Bulbs-/170532450314?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories#ht_2964wt _1137. They're not really "white"...more greeny in the dark for some reason. They're also not that bright coz my HID kit pretty much eats it up :P. Anyways the reason I suggest this is coz it "LOOKS" pretty awesome imo, because of the blue tinge. I could post a pic up of it if you guys want :D

[Lemonhead]

............. I'm assuming by "6000k globes" you meant HIDs. If so, the way I did it took a bit of effort. I took down the entire bumper just to hid the ballasts (in case coppers pulled me over saying it's illegal etc etc). I also drilled some ...................

oh what I meant .. is that I already got factory HID low beam, but I think they must be in the standard range of 4300k. I am looking into changing it to the 6000k range, giving it more of blue tint, that may match my LED driving lights better too.. but not sure how to do it as I cannot see any ballasts lying around. So not sure if I can just change to a 6000k HID globe just by switching the globe itself..... has anyone else consider this switch? (the factory manual highly recommends that I do not change the HID globe myself... hahahaha)

[Kwangstuhhh]

Oh right, I'm not to sure how the factory ones work...eg the wiring and stuff :( Sorry there!

[nxn75u]

If you have the luxury model with stock HIDs then all you have to do is switch globes to 6000k. I did that.

[Lemonhead]

thanks nxn75u!!!! so can just get a set of 6000k HID globe from eBay/Dealextreme I guess. Thought the factory set up may be different to aftermarket ballst kits.

[nxn75u]

Yup just dont forget that the bulb type is D2S... glad that helps:wave:

[nesterjester]

hey nice car Simon! i still dont have any regrets getting CBP. Except when a bird sh*ts on it .. hahaha

[euroRwannabe]

He said he's going to get some in soon but hasn't given me an exact date. He still has Type S stock though ;) Do you prefer the Mugen over the Type S? If so this is what it looks like if you haven't already seen:
http://www.jspec.com.sg/product_detail.php?product=190

Might cost a bit more coz its Polypropylene, which is a bit more durable than Type S's Polyurethane. That's my assumption anyway. Something to consider in the future Simon ;)



So far so good mate. Nothing wrong with stock :P....n P platers pride ! ;)...I'll get a few shots of my very stock euro too soon :D. But I really want to do something to it before I post up any good photo though hehe.

yeah, i thought i had a feeling Paul from bodykitskingdom was gonna start doing the same thing as JSPEC are doing, but that is a benefit for us anyway, none of these overseas hassles and doubts for the mugen replica kit!

thanks tony! and yes P PLATERS PRIDE LOL! Looking forward to seeing your stock euro, for now we can be stocky brothers haha!


hey nice car Simon! i still dont have any regrets getting CBP. Except when a bird sh*ts on it .. hahaha
thanks andrew, but like i said above, it's nothing compared to your baby girl (or maybe it's a boy :S) it looks like a piece of dust LOL! and yes Crystal Black Pearl = no regrets, but my one looks a tad dodgey now (posted the story in another thread) but i'll post it here anyway.

After thinking that "paint protection", that came with dealership package, would protect my paint from literally everything, i decided to go to a "wash it yourself" car wash place, following the "recommended steps" i used their "foam brush" which literally looked like a floor broom with soap coming out of it, after i dried the poor thing off, in the sunlight i noticed visible ugly brush strokes scratched into the paint, after asking many friends about this, they all told me i was stupid :( ... and told me to use a sponge next time.
If anyone knows if this is fix-able, then hit us up please!

[euroRwannabe]

Yup just dont forget that the bulb type is D2S... glad that helps:wave:

hey nxn75u, what if you don't have the luxury model, with stock HID's, which is my case, what globes would i need to buy to replace the stock bulbs in order to get a 6000K HID effect on my car, would it still be a D2S bulb?

[Kwangstuhhh]

yeah, i thought i had a feeling Paul from bodykitskingdom was gonna start doing the same thing as JSPEC are doing, but that is a benefit for us anyway, none of these overseas hassles and doubts for the mugen replica kit!

Are you more interested in the Mugen than Type S kit? If so I'll try get a hold of them and try them on my car, shoot some photos and post :) Really depends on how "popular" it will be (to get stock in etc).


thanks tony! and yes P PLATERS PRIDE LOL! Looking forward to seeing your stock euro, for now we can be stocky brothers haha!

As for the photos of my stock euro, I'll try find some time either this week or after next week (bloody assessments due all week long next week =[)


After thinking that "paint protection", that came with dealership package, would protect my paint from literally everything, i decided to go to a "wash it yourself" car wash place, following the "recommended steps" i used their "foam brush" which literally looked like a floor broom with soap coming out of it, after i dried the poor thing off, in the sunlight i noticed visible ugly brush strokes scratched into the paint, after asking many friends about this, they all told me i was stupid :( ... and told me to use a sponge next time.
If anyone knows if this is fix-able, then hit us up please!

I'm not too sure, I've washed my mate's car at a "self wash place" called Freedom in Brissie and the foam brush they had there was pretty "car-friendly" from what I remember. But as for the scratches I'm not too sure, how bad are they? Have you tried waxing it etc? I know there is a product that fixes scratches (not 100% sure though, just heard of it). Personally, I use a chamois to wash my car and then micro fibre cloths to dry the car body.


hey nxn75u, what if you don't have the luxury model, with stock HID's, which is my case, what globes would i need to buy to replace the stock bulbs in order to get a 6000K HID effect on my car, would it still be a D2S bulb?

PM'd you back mate :) H1 for base model, not D2S :)

Hope all that helped :D

[euroRwannabe]

I'm not too sure, I've washed my mate's car at a "self wash place" called Freedom in Brissie and the foam brush they had there was pretty "car-friendly" from what I remember. But as for the scratches I'm not too sure, how bad are they? Have you tried waxing it etc? I know there is a product that fixes scratches (not 100% sure though, just heard of it). Personally, I use a chamois to wash my car and then micro fibre cloths to dry the car body.

yeah i use a chamois to dry my car, but i'm pretty sure it was the foam brush that scratched it, cos it wasn't there before i washed it :(
and yes, it is pretty bad, only in sunlight, looks like someone got a fork and ran around scratching it, but when clouds cover the sun, all is gone
it's noticeable on my bonnet which is the sexiest part of the CU2 :(

[nxn75u]

Just to confirm what you meant by stock HID?

If you already have the after-market HID kit( Ballast, wirings, bulbs), then you just have to replace the bulbs with 6000K H1 bulbs.

If your car is is still using the standard bulb, the options available are:

1) You can get an after-market HID set kit which comes with the bulbs of desired temperature/color, wirings, and ballast. this will give you maximum brightness, but note that if you leveled you headlight wrongly, you might blind the oncoming traffics. Also if you are looking at quality HIDs, the prices might set us back.

2) You can also just replace the stock halogen bulbs with higher temperature/kelvin halogen bulb. From previous experience, this options does not give you much visibility, especially in the rain. I used to have 4300k halogen bulbs running on my FD, and visibility was minimum in rainy days.

The standard euros are using H1 and lux ones are D2S for low beams. Please confirm if this is the case. Netjester has done it in the previous thread where he replaced his car with 6000k.
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?103747-CU2-HIDS-*installed*-in-a-Standard-CU2&highlight=cu2+bulb

[Kwangstuhhh]

yeah i use a chamois to dry my car, but i'm pretty sure it was the foam brush that scratched it, cos it wasn't there before i washed it :(
and yes, it is pretty bad, only in sunlight, looks like someone got a fork and ran around scratching it, but when clouds cover the sun, all is gone
it's noticeable on my bonnet which is the sexiest part of the CU2 :(

Ah that's too bad then. I just use the chamois to wash the car and wipe away "excess" water and completely dry the car with micro-fibre cloths. Worked like a charm so far.

As for those scratches try going to this thread: http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?96168-Car-Detailing-Tips. And see if any of that helps :D

[nxn75u]

hahaha... youre very fast! i was just editing my post and i got notifications already! hahaa.. Yup its H1 for low beams...

[Lemonhead]

i concur with Mr.Nxn75u here,
I have tried to use those higher temp/kelvin halogen globes before as replacement for the standard halogen head lights (for another car, not my CU2), but they were nowhere as good in terms of driving needs, they may look good with a touch more ' blue' for appearacne. They are also usually quite expansive too, don;t waste the money there, go for a proper HID coversion if that's your desire!
.. and thanks for your advice before, i just ordered a set of 6000k D2s bulbs from oversea (to replace my exisitng HID bulbs).

[Kwangstuhhh]

hahaha... youre very fast! i was just editing my post and i got notifications already! hahaa.. Yup its H1 for low beams...
;)


i concur with Mr.Nxn75u here,
I have tried to use those higher temp/kelvin halogen globes before as replacement for the standard halogen head lights (for another car, not my CU2), but they were nowhere as good in terms of driving needs, they may look good with a touch more ' blue' for appearacne. They are also usually quite expansive too, don;t waste the money there, go for a proper HID coversion if that's your desire!
.. and thanks for your advice before, i just ordered a set of 6000k D2s bulbs from oversea (to replace my exisitng HID bulbs).
Yep the higher the temperature the less bright it is. 6000k - aka Diamond White (possibly 8000k but I doubt it) is a good temperature and brightness. Anything over that and you'll be expecting poorer vision, especially in the rain.

[Meemoo]

Hey guys, is this any good? I am looking for something close to stock HID but dont want to get a HID kit. :D

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Philips-Diamond-Vision-5000k-Headlight-H1-Aus-/330467100765?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cf15fc85d

[Kwangstuhhh]

Hey guys, is this any good? I am looking for something close to stock HID but dont want to get a HID kit. :D

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Philips-Diamond-Vision-5000k-Headlight-H1-Aus-/330467100765?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cf15fc85d
What's wrong with upgrading to a HID kit?! :P

Anyways I've heard many different stories about Philips Diamond Vision 5000K vs Crystal Vision 4300K, which include the longevity of the bulbs. Diamond Vision is definitely whiter than Crystal Vision, but have the tendency to die in about a year? Not too sure. Diamond Vision also doesn't project light as far as Crystal Vision, as seen here:
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/5277/philipsheadlights.png
Snippet taken from http://www.invisionsales.com/philips/bulbs.html

Anyways you want to buy the Diamond Vision bulbs and the price of that eBay item raises, try this place: http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=152

You get free Parkers :P. I've ordered from that site for my friend before, takes roughly a week to arrive in AUS.

[Meemoo]

What's wrong with upgrading to a HID kit?! :P

Anyways I've heard many different stories about Philips Diamond Vision 5000K vs Crystal Vision 4300K, which include the longevity of the bulbs. Diamond Vision is definitely whiter than Crystal Vision, but have the tendency to die in about a year? Not too sure. Diamond Vision also doesn't project light as far as Crystal Vision, as seen here:
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/5277/philipsheadlights.png
Snippet taken from http://www.invisionsales.com/philips/bulbs.html

Anyways you want to buy the Diamond Vision bulbs and the price of that eBay item raises, try this place: http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=152

You get free Parkers :P. I've ordered from that site for my friend before, takes roughly a week to arrive in AUS.

thanks for the info Kwang, nothing wrong with HID kit but I am worry about the insurance matter :)

[Kwangstuhhh]

thanks for the info Kwang, nothing wrong with HID kit but I am worry about the insurance matter :)
Hehe no worries mate. I don't think HIDs will affect your insurance or anything. Only severe engine mods etc. will.

Anyways personal preference I guess :P

Try visiting this part of the forum (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?91298-REVIEW-HID-vs-PHILLIPS-DIAMOND-amp-CRYSTAL-VISION), as it talks a bit more about the 3 different types of lighting. The main things mentioned are that Diamond Vision give a HID look but isn't as bright as the Crystal Vision bulbs.

Hope this helps.

[Meemoo]

Hehe no worries mate. I don't think HIDs will affect your insurance or anything. Only severe engine mods etc. will.

Anyways personal preference I guess :P

Try visiting this part of the forum (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?91298-REVIEW-HID-vs-PHILLIPS-DIAMOND-amp-CRYSTAL-VISION), as it talks a bit more about the 3 different types of lighting. The main things mentioned are that Diamond Vision give a HID look but isn't as bright as the Crystal Vision bulbs.

Hope this helps.

Thanks heaps, I am reading it now :)

[denot]

LOL, the graph title should be:
1. Blinding oncoming traffic
2. Showing off (Hey. I have OEM HID which means my car is luxury model!)
3. just to look good without any purposes

Never the less, I used HID on my CU2 as well :p

[Meemoo]

Looks like Crystral vision is the way to go. wondering how much can I get it from repco or supercheap auto.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Philips-Crystal-Vision-H1-Headlight-Bulbs-5w-Parkers-/130425677471?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e5df9e69f

[Kwangstuhhh]

LOL, the graph title should be:
1. Blinding oncoming traffic
2. Showing off (Hey. I have OEM HID which means my car is luxury model!)
3. just to look good without any purposes

Never the less, I used HID on my CU2 as well :p
:thumbsup: hahaha


Looks like Crystral vision is the way to go. wondering how much can I get it from repco or supercheap auto.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Philips-Crystal-Vision-H1-Headlight-Bulbs-5w-Parkers-/130425677471?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e5df9e69f
Most likely not any cheaper than eBay. Give them a call :) won't hurt hehe...

Cheaper from this eBayer (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Philips-Crystal-Vision-4300k-Headlight-H1-H4-HB4-/330467100971?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cf15fc92b#ht_1021wt_1137)

[Lemonhead]

:thumbsup: hahaha


Most likely not any cheaper than eBay. Give them a call :) won't hurt hehe...

Cheaper from this eBayer (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Philips-Crystal-Vision-4300k-Headlight-H1-H4-HB4-/330467100971?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cf15fc92b#ht_1021wt_1137)

I just checked at Autobahn, they charge a whopping $79.99 for the philips blue/diamond vision. Kwangs' ebay link looks decent. Also, they charge $230 for a set of Philips HID 6000k globes, that's just for the globes. I know other 'cheaper' brands on ebay may only costs ~$40 for a set. yes, quality may vary but that's a nearly 1:6 ratio.......

[Meemoo]

Just checking before I buy, our car take H1 for low beam, right? :o

[Kwangstuhhh]

I just checked at Autobahn, they charge a whopping $79.99 for the philips blue/diamond vision. Kwangs' ebay link looks decent. Also, they charge $230 for a set of Philips HID 6000k globes, that's just for the globes. I know other 'cheaper' brands on ebay may only costs ~$40 for a set. yes, quality may vary but that's a nearly 1:6 ratio.......
Hehe see $21 saving right there :P. I mean you can't really go wrong with a local seller (AUS). 100% feedback so far. Looks good to me! :) There are other brands like Osram/Narva which I heard are decent. Probably cheaper to, but knowing myself I'd probably go with Philips ones anyway haha. With Philips HIDs they are very very dear, compared to the ones you can get for under $100 on eBay. I've heard Philips are the best in the HID kit/bulbs department. Not sure why they're so exxy though =\. Most HIDs are made in China these days anyways, even those "Japanese" branded ones haha


Just checking before I buy, our car take H1 for low beam, right? :o
Yep H1 for Standard Euro Low Beam :)

[sa1d8u]

hey guys any one no if a after market body kit will effect my warranty on my cu2 i have rang honda about exhaust and speaker changes and they keep telling me the same thing that if it creates a problem to the car it will void your warranty so pretty much they will blame it on me, had a issue with my set belt buckle and they blamed it on me saying i dropped a liquid in there which i haven't after a big load of B.S they ended up repairing it on warranty... SO Was wondering if they would make some reason that the body kit will effect the warranty

[Kwangstuhhh]

hey guys any one no if a after market body kit will effect my warranty on my cu2 i have rang honda about exhaust and speaker changes and they keep telling me the same thing that if it creates a problem to the car it will void your warranty so pretty much they will blame it on me, had a issue with my set belt buckle and they blamed it on me saying i dropped a liquid in there which i haven't after a big load of B.S they ended up repairing it on warranty... SO Was wondering if they would make some reason that the body kit will effect the warranty
Personally I wouldn't think so? It doesn't affect the performance or any electronics of the car. Hehe did you buy an after market body kit??

[euroRwannabe]

hey guys any one no if a after market body kit will effect my warranty on my cu2 i have rang honda about exhaust and speaker changes and they keep telling me the same thing that if it creates a problem to the car it will void your warranty so pretty much they will blame it on me, had a issue with my set belt buckle and they blamed it on me saying i dropped a liquid in there which i haven't after a big load of B.S they ended up repairing it on warranty... SO Was wondering if they would make some reason that the body kit will effect the warranty

after market body kit is only a cosmetic modification so i doubt it will affect your warranty, they are only harsh on engine modifications etc.

[Meemoo]

hey guys any one no if a after market body kit will effect my warranty on my cu2 i have rang honda about exhaust and speaker changes and they keep telling me the same thing that if it creates a problem to the car it will void your warranty so pretty much they will blame it on me, had a issue with my set belt buckle and they blamed it on me saying i dropped a liquid in there which i haven't after a big load of B.S they ended up repairing it on warranty... SO Was wondering if they would make some reason that the body kit will effect the warranty

I noticed you live in NSW, may I know which dealership you went to so I can avoid them, PM me if you dont want to name them here :) thanks

[sa1d8u]

i haven't bought it yet but i was thinking of getting one i have seen one on ebay, from bodykit kingdom for $750 with out paint. any ideas were i can grab one from?

[sa1d8u]

btw guys do u think if i did change the head unit for the sterio it would effect my car? i did it in alot of older cars and i seen them done in newer cars to, don't want to make the mistake of changing it and sumthen goes wrong with the electrical's

[euroRwannabe]

i haven't bought it yet but i was thinking of getting one i have seen one on ebay, from bodykit kingdom for $750 with out paint. any ideas were i can grab one from?

that kit has been spoken of throughout this thread for about 20+ pages,
here's the direct link to bodykitskingdom website, with the page of the 'TYPE S Kit':
http://www.bodykitskingdom.com.au/euro-8th.htm

Andrew (nesterjester) is probably the first one on this thread to have bought one from bodykitskingdom owner Paul.
pictures of it will be in previous pages, and it's so sexy, still not over it yet Andrew!!

[Kwangstuhhh]

i haven't bought it yet but i was thinking of getting one i have seen one on ebay, from bodykit kingdom for $750 with out paint. any ideas were i can grab one from?
Feel free to let me know if you're interested! I can probably get you the kit for $800 including the ducktail/boot lip spoiler he's selling for $150 itself.


that kit has been spoken of throughout this thread for about 20+ pages,
here's the direct link to bodykitskingdom website, with the page of the 'TYPE S Kit':
http://www.bodykitskingdom.com.au/euro-8th.htm

Andrew (nesterjester) is probably the first one on this thread to have bought one from bodykitskingdom owner Paul.
pictures of it will be in previous pages, and it's so sexy, still not over it yet Andrew!!
Hehe sexy indeed. Here are some *very poor* pics taken with the kit tested on my own CU2 :) As you can see it's a pretty good fit as it is (without glue + bolted down) & it's already been coated with primer so you already save a bit of money there :P

Front Lip
http://a.imageshack.us/img811/3747/dsc0174w.jpg

Side Skirt
http://a.imageshack.us/img85/8736/dsc0175gm.jpg

Rear Lip
http://a.imageshack.us/img339/5185/dsc0173resized.jpg

Hope all this helps in a way :P

[furythree]

thanks mate, my fogs are 8000K HID's, so the blue overlays make no difference whats so ever.

Changing the bulb will be the cheaper option and make a bigger difference. The overlays do not really change the color of the light because they are designed to let a certain percentage of light out.

I did not need to bake them they simply just apply to the top of the fog lens.

are the connection types the same for all h11 bulbs? and is it easy to install? i dont need to take off the bumper to replace fog bulbs do i?

[furythree]

yeah, i thought i had a feeling Paul from bodykitskingdom was gonna start doing the same thing as JSPEC are doing, but that is a benefit for us anyway, none of these overseas hassles and doubts for the mugen replica kit!

tell me about it

[Kwangstuhhh]

are the connection types the same for all h11 bulbs? and is it easy to install? i dont need to take off the bumper to replace fog bulbs do i?
As far as I know the Genuine Honda Fog Lights for the Accord Euro use H11 bulbs. I'm not sure if you have to take the bumper off replace the fog bulbs, but I'm guessing you have to, coz nesterjester recommended me to replace the bulbs and install my fog lights at the same time.

[nesterjester]

tony! car looks good, the kit will look awesome when its painted! paul wasnt bullcraping when he says its perfect fit, because it pretty much is! gotta love PU!

[nesterjester]

are the connection types the same for all h11 bulbs? and is it easy to install? i dont need to take off the bumper to replace fog bulbs do i?

hey mate they are relatively easy to install, just simply plug out plug in. You will need to remove your bumper to do it easily. It is possible to do it with the bumper on but the rooting around squeezing and twisting your arm wouldnt be worth it. Got to make life easier for you!

[euroRwannabe]

i got my HID's installed today guys!

photos will be up soon,
the person that installed it for me said that the lights would be a tad un-even of brightness for each side,
i was cruising around just before in dusk and realised what he meant, but he did not tell me how long this "un-evenness" lasts.

did anyone else encounter this?

Tony, your car is looking very hot indeed, can't wait to see it painted and ready to go ;)

[Kwangstuhhh]

tony! car looks good, the kit will look awesome when its painted! paul wasnt bullcraping when he says its perfect fit, because it pretty much is! gotta love PU!
Hehe thanks mate!! No where as nice as yours :P...and yes PU is pretty awesome stuff! It fits on so nicely lol


i got my HID's installed today guys!

photos will be up soon,
the person that installed it for me said that the lights would be a tad un-even of brightness for each side,
i was cruising around just before in dusk and realised what he meant, but he did not tell me how long this "un-evenness" lasts.

did anyone else encounter this?

Tony, your car is looking very hot indeed, can't wait to see it painted and ready to go ;)
Congrats man!!

Just recently I noticed there's like a "V" of darkness with my HIDS, might need to adjust it or something. Not really a big issue, not sure why there's that "V" though lol. Not even sure if it's always been there :P Other than that I'm not too sure what this "un-evenness" is that you're talking about, maybe photos can explain? haha

Hehe thanks mate, I still need to buy the kit...running a tad bit short on cash coz I just bought a Flash gun for my DSLR and the HIDs for my fog lights (to come :P).

[albii]

Guys.
I've ordered 2 of the K&N filters for the CU2
If anyone wants one, please let me know.

Cheers

how much?
BTW , i just installed my new s2k knob.

[euroRwannabe]

how much?
BTW , i just installed my new s2k knob.

ooo interesting, liek to see some photos of it :D

[Kwangstuhhh]

ooo interesting, liek to see some photos of it :D
Ditto! :P

[defconskylude]

http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/IMG_0012a.jpg
http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/IMG_0013a.jpg

[euroRwannabe]

it is official guys!
Paul has released the Mugen Replica Body Kit!

here it is:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Accord-Euro-Mugen-style-body-kit-8th-Gen-CU2-PP-/130429248801?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e5e306521

[Kwangstuhhh]

it is official guys!
Paul has released the Mugen Replica Body Kit!

here it is:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Accord-Euro-Mugen-style-body-kit-8th-Gen-CU2-PP-/130429248801?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e5e306521

gee that's a sexy white euro there ;)

[euroRwannabe]

gee that's a sexy white euro there ;)

that's yours isn't it tony? looked familiar!

[Kwangstuhhh]

Hehehe sure is, Paul had my car to drop by to "model" for him :P

[Lemonhead]

pearl white is the best :)
just got my K+N filter in, I do feel the acceleration is bit better/smoother, well worth the money.

[nxn75u]

Wow the mugen add on is stunning!! *tempted*

Its just the painting cost that is setting me back...

[Kwangstuhhh]

pearl white is the best :)
just got my K+N filter in, I do feel the acceleration is bit better/smoother, well worth the money.
+1 hehehe...Is your Euro AT? I've been considering investing in an K&N filter for quite some time now...just not sure if it will make the car "less" fuel economic haha.


Wow the mugen add on is stunning!! *tempted*
Its just the painting cost that is setting me back...
Hehe sure is and the PP (Polypropylene) material fits so well too! Definitely worth the buy when the Genuine Mugen kit is over $3000 for just the 3 parts (Front lip, side skirt and rear lip). So this is pretty much half price (if painting was included) for pretty much exactly the same kit :P.
You're lucky your car isn't white, because it costs a bit more to paint it white :P If you're interested I can probably get you a cheaper price for any of the kits just send me a PM :)

On a side note guys, I've decided to go take my car to get fixed (rear bumper damages) as I got hit for the 3rd time (most serious) 2 nights ago :(. Didn't see who did it coz it was at the car park again but lucky they didn't dent my bumper, just loss of paint. Going to a touch up/buffing specialist tomorrow, from the pictures the guy said it'll cost me about $60-80 :D...pretty reasonable if you ask me hehe

[albii]

Do they sell just the rear lip spoiler for the bootlid?

[Type R Positive]

Do they sell just the rear lip spoiler for the bootlid?
$150 I believe. :)

[albii]

$150 I believe. :)

painted or unpainted?

[Kwangstuhhh]

painted or unpainted?
Unpainted, I might be able to get you an exact price if you wanted mate. Possibly $100, I'd have to have a double check. I think nesterjester got his ducktail spoiler painted for $100. So $200 all up (still way cheaper than the Genuine's RRP - about $360 unfitted/$510 Fitted). And it's it's pretty much an exact replica of the Genuine one from what I saw :P

[albii]

Unpainted, I might be able to get you an exact price if you wanted mate. Possibly $100, I'd have to have a double check. I think nesterjester got his ducktail spoiler painted for $100. So $200 all up (still way cheaper than the Genuine's RRP - about $360 unfitted/$510 Fitted). And it's it's pretty much an exact replica of the Genuine one from what I saw :P

Yeah $100 on their website and you say $100 to paint? Sounds pretty good..I might get it.

[Kwangstuhhh]

Yeah $100 on their website and you say $100 to paint? Sounds pretty good..I might get it.
Hehe it used to be $150...I'll see if I can get you mate's rate and if you want organise it for ya :D...if you don't live around Southside I can pick it up for ya and bring it to you next Saturday hehe. Not sure how much it is to paint it somewhere else, it was $100 (painted and fitted I think) for nesterjester at AJs Performance on Moss Street

[albii]

Wow man, if you can get it for me for under $100 , it'd be excellent..Get it painted at a later date.

[MR_LATE]

auto barn at springwood/logan got some awesome 1watt or 3 watt LEDs for numbers plates, parker and interior. thought i shud post here. remove if im wrong :D

[Kwangstuhhh]

Wow man, if you can get it for me for under $100 , it'd be excellent..Get it painted at a later date.
There are 2 styles to choose from :)

This is the "Genuine" Style: $80 (I personally prefer this design)
http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/6186/accord09wingsl.jpg

And this is the other one: $100 (Normally $120)
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/1198/image469s.jpg


auto barn at springwood/logan got some awesome 1watt or 3 watt LEDs for numbers plates, parker and interior. thought i shud post here. remove if im wrong :D
Hehe I'm using LED Parkers and my rear number plate is using a white T10 as well (looks better than stock :P)...I installed a 9 or 12 (I think) LED as an interior light in my other car. It's bright as haha :P

How much is Autobarn selling the lights for? I've been ordering all mine from ebay lol

[furythree]

oh nice paul got the mugen kit in...before my kit has arrived...totally regretting going the cheap way now. lolz

in other news, some douchebag stole my valve caps on the left side of my car in a secure car park. sigh. so annoyed. wierdly enough, no air seems to be coming out after 2 weeks. tested it at the gas station and tyres were fine. Still, anyone know where i can get replacement ones? i can easily just steal them off another car, but i dont want to stoop that low

[Kwangstuhhh]

oh nice paul got the mugen kit in...before my kit has arrived...totally regretting going the cheap way now. lolz

in other news, some douchebag stole my valve caps on the left side of my car in a secure car park. sigh. so annoyed. wierdly enough, no air seems to be coming out after 2 weeks. tested it at the gas station and tyres were fine. Still, anyone know where i can get replacement ones? i can easily just steal them off another car, but i dont want to stoop that low
When will you get the Mugen kit?! It's been ages :(

Same thing happened with me!! My front left valve cap was stolen at a random car park one day...I'm just using my old car's valve cap for now lol. So I'm not too sure where to get replacement ones~

[nesterjester]

I lost my "H"!!!!

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/2960/img009efsdfsdf6small.jpg (http://img689.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img009efsdfsdf6small.jpg)

RAWWWRRR!!!

[Kwangstuhhh]

I lost my "H"!!!!

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/2960/img009efsdfsdf6small.jpg (http://img689.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img009efsdfsdf6small.jpg)

RAWWWRRR!!!
Awesome job man!! looks good :D

[albii]

I lost my "H"!!!!

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/2960/img009efsdfsdf6small.jpg (http://img689.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img009efsdfsdf6small.jpg)

RAWWWRRR!!!
u also lost your orange indicators and reflectors.

[nesterjester]

u also lost your orange indicators and reflectors.

hahaha no i didnt ive just got orange amber bulbs in it, they make them look orange. My chrome bulbs blew, so they are a temp fix .. hahaha u hav a good eye though!

[MR_LATE]

Hehe I'm using LED Parkers and my rear number plate is using a white T10 as well (looks better than stock :P)...I installed a 9 or 12 (I think) LED as an interior light in my other car. It's bright as haha :P

How much is Autobarn selling the lights for? I've been ordering all mine from ebay lol[/QUOTE]

they vary form 15$ top 35$ a bit hexy but saves the waiting, and the LED quality are exactly the same as the ones im using for my reverse + return if it blows. hehe

[MR_LATE]

woops didnt quote properly hahaha

[MR_LATE]

I lost my "H"!!!!

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/2960/img009efsdfsdf6small.jpg (http://img689.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img009efsdfsdf6small.jpg)

RAWWWRRR!!!

looks friggen beautiful man!

[nesterjester]

looks friggen beautiful man!

thanx man! im going to mesh the bottom grill just to keep it uniform..

[Type R Positive]

Yeah, that grill is a big improvement Nester!

[euroRwannabe]

i lost my "h"!!!!

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/2960/img009efsdfsdf6small.jpg (http://img689.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img009efsdfsdf6small.jpg)

rawwwrrr!!!

:( show off! haha still loving it though!

[furythree]

phwaor!! so is tat a DIY? cut off the grill? howd u get the ends off so smoothly. wat mesh is it

[euroRwannabe]

haha fury,
andrew did his grill DIY, photos of it can be found here:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?138961-CU2-Grill-Overhaul

don't worry, my reaction is exactly the same as yours now, and i saw the thread yesterday, still shocked at how nice it is.

[Kwangstuhhh]

haha fury,
andrew did his grill DIY, photos of it can be found here:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?138961-CU2-Grill-Overhaul

don't worry, my reaction is exactly the same as yours now, and i saw the thread yesterday, still shocked at how nice it is.
+3...lol watta show off ay ;)

[nesterjester]

+3...lol watta show off ay ;)

haha! thanx guys ... i just reckon we need to show all those done up civics and integras out there that our CU2 with a bit of love is heaps more aggressive!