cu2 mods

[Kwangstuhhh]

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!
Haha yeah, speaking of which...my mate's Integra got rear-ended today...at a car park too lol...some guy reversed right into him =\...you shall see the damage on Saturday :P

[Kwangstuhhh]

So I received my HIDs today! Went straight to the Honda Dealer after uni today to purchase my foggies :)...

Installed them at night...took roughly 3-4 hours with 2 friends helping...would've been quicker if maybe it was daylight haha.

Here's a pic of the final test run I did...I also realised my LED parkers have busted =(
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/875/dsc0725a.jpg

More info/pics found here (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?139328-CU2-Fog-Lights-Installed!-High-Bandwidth!) [CAUTION - Many HQ PHOTOS]!

[aussiebuddha]

Guys, I bought 2 of the K&N filters for the CU2 from the states to make it cheaper because the shipping was quite expensive.
I have one left, and I'm happy to let it go for the cost price, no profit.
It made a difference in my car with slightly more power/better fuel economy and better noise.
It's AU$70, I'm in parramatta NSW or can post for cost price anywhere in oz.

[nesterjester]

So I received my HIDs today! Went straight to the Honda Dealer after uni today to purchase my foggies :)...

Installed them at night...took roughly 3-4 hours with 2 friends helping...would've been quicker if maybe it was daylight haha.

Here's a pic of the final test run I did...I also realised my LED parkers have busted =(
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/875/dsc0725a.jpg

More info/pics found here (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?139328-CU2-Fog-Lights-Installed!-High-Bandwidth!) [CAUTION - Many HQ PHOTOS]!

show off! Hahaha jks mate :) Looks sweeet!!!

[albii]

So I received my HIDs today! Went straight to the Honda Dealer after uni today to purchase my foggies :)...

Installed them at night...took roughly 3-4 hours with 2 friends helping...would've been quicker if maybe it was daylight haha.

Here's a pic of the final test run I did...I also realised my LED parkers have busted =(
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/875/dsc0725a.jpg

More info/pics found here (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?139328-CU2-Fog-Lights-Installed!-High-Bandwidth!) [CAUTION - Many HQ PHOTOS]!

Looks sweet...Are they ebay hids?

[Kwangstuhhh]

show off! Hahaha jks mate :) Looks sweeet!!!
Cheers...lol you're one to talk ;)

Looks sweet...Are they ebay hids?
Thanks man. They sureee are!!

[nesterjester]

Cheers...lol you're one to talk ;)

Thanks man. They sureee are!!

All you need now is some overlays!!

on another note

what do you guys think about this;

http://www.led35.ru/_ph/24/2/87152612.jpg
http://www.led35.ru/_ph/24/2/343409699.jpg
http://www.led35.ru/_ph/24/2/7428559.jpg

[Kwangstuhhh]

All you need now is some overlays!!

on another note

what do you guys think about this;

http://www.led35.ru/_ph/24/2/87152612.jpg
http://www.led35.ru/_ph/24/2/343409699.jpg
http://www.led35.ru/_ph/24/2/7428559.jpg
Haha I have no clue on how to do overlays...by the way!! Bad News....I found out that my foggies' HIDs are constantly flickering (barely noticeable) but still =\...emailed the seller just now and asked them what to do :(

Angel Eyes ayyyy. I've always been a big fan of angel eyes lol. Seen the "H1" Angel eyes on ebay for about $170 or so. Instead of the "dotted" ring, its just a solid ring.

[nesterjester]

Yea Im not too sure on them. Don't know if makes the car look ricey or of it makes the car look tasteful. Haha. I honestly think I'm just looking for another diy to do!

[aussiebuddha]

Yea Im not too sure on them. Don't know if makes the car look ricey or of it makes the car look tasteful. Haha. I honestly think I'm just looking for another diy to do!

LED angel eyes are definitely ricey.
Not sure the other ones, I haven't seen them.

[denot]

That LED angel eyes turn signal looks good. but not the ring though... a bit BMW wannabe I think...

[Kwangstuhhh]

That LED angel eyes turn signal looks good. but not the ring though... a bit BMW wannabe I think...
Yeppp what he says...angel eyes should really stay with BMW omw haha...just like those "under headlight" LEDs...they should really stay with Audi haha

[Kwangstuhhh]

Brisbane Mini Meet Photos are up! (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?139485-Mini-CU2-Meet-amp-Greet-18-09-2010-HIGH-BANDWIDTH-Warning!!!)

Man I felt left out when next to nesterjester's CU2 :P

[nesterjester]

Brisbane Mini Meet Photos are up! (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?139485-Mini-CU2-Meet-amp-Greet-18-09-2010-HIGH-BANDWIDTH-Warning!!!)

Man I felt left out when next to nesterjester's CU2 :P

nah tony, im jealous of the white! the paintwork is sexy as!!!

p.s i posted my pics up! there is a serious amount of pics going on in that thread!! haha

[euroRwannabe]

hey guys, i kinda said a few posts back that i'd upload pictures of my HID's, my girlfriend lost her DSLR Camera so couldn't take nice ones for me, so i just took some with my phone.

you can't see much of a difference so i'll do a before and after thing:

Before:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/P8313316.jpg

After:
Parkers:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/19092010361.jpg

35W 6000K HID's:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/19092010360.jpg

[Kwangstuhhh]

nah tony, im jealous of the white! the paintwork is sexy as!!!

p.s i posted my pics up! there is a serious amount of pics going on in that thread!! haha
Lol paintwork MINUS the areas that need a paint job :(


hey guys, i kinda said a few posts back that i'd upload pictures of my HID's, my girlfriend lost her DSLR Camera so couldn't take nice ones for me, so i just took some with my phone.

Parkers:


35W 6000K HID's.
Looking good mate, they look really bright! What parkers are you using? I'm planning to get the 16 LED ones. Your HIDs look as if they're whiter than mine haha, which are closer to stock HIDs :D
Which reminds me...I still need to check what the hell's going on with my foggies :(

[euroRwannabe]

Looking good mate, they look really bright! What parkers are you using? I'm planning to get the 16 LED ones. Your HIDs look as if they're whiter than mine haha, which are closer to stock HIDs :D
Which reminds me...I still need to check what the hell's going on with my foggies :(

shit you reply so quick! i was still editing post, cos i forgot to blur out number plate but ah well,
my HID's which i got from my supplier are brighter than my high beams! LOL, my parkers are just white LED's.

[nesterjester]

hids look great simon! man ur mrs lost her dslr! whoa... unlucky

car looks clean bro

tony if u need to borrow those ballasts pm us ur mob and ill meet up with ya sometime to give you my spares

[euroRwannabe]

i just took these photos before guys since it was getting a little darker.

Parkers:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/19092010364.jpg
HID's:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/19092010366.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/19092010363.jpg
How Bright it is:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/19092010367.jpg
The HID's my supplier installed for me are called Ignis Xenon HID's, they are awesome :D

[Kwangstuhhh]

shit you reply so quick! i was still editing post, cos i forgot to blur out number plate but ah well,
my HID's which i got from my supplier are brighter than my high beams! LOL, my parkers are just white LED's.
Hehe that's how I roll man :P oh and unlucky on the DSLR loss :( Lol my HIDs are also way brighter than my high beams haha. MR_LATE has HIDs for both low and high...that would be an entire different story :P. Are your parkers single LEDs or a pole/multiple LED bulb? (from ebay?) haha


hids look great simon! man ur mrs lost her dslr! whoa... unlucky

car looks clean bro

tony if u need to borrow those ballasts pm us ur mob and ill meet up with ya sometime to give you my spares
It's done! :D


i just took these photos before guys since it was getting a little darker.

The HID's my supplier installed for me are called Ignis Xenon HID's, they are awesome :D
Looking really white mate, nice! Much better than stock :P

[euroRwannabe]

Hehe that's how I roll man :P oh and unlucky on the DSLR loss :( Lol my HIDs are also way brighter than my high beams haha. MR_LATE has HIDs for both low and high...that would be an entire different story :P. Are your parkers single LEDs or a pole/multiple LED bulb? (from ebay?) haha
It's just one single white LED (costs $4.00 from what i saw on the packaging price tag before my supplier opened them and installed them), my H.I.D supplier put them in for me for free so they would suit my H.I.D's cos it looked funny having yellow parkers and hardcore white Low Beams. Though i would prefer blue ones.


Looking really white mate, nice! Much better than stock :P
haha thanks, and definately better than stock lights! next thing i'm gonna do is get the mugen replica kit, i've decided to go mugen instead of type s, cos my girlfriend LOVES the look of the mugen grill, haha nothing better than women's intuition ay? LOL!

here's the link to mugen replica if any newcomers are interested:
http://www.bodykitskingdom.com.au/euro-8th-mugen.htm

and tony, since you modelled for this kit for Paul, should've asked for a free kit ;D
haha!

[Kwangstuhhh]

It's just one single white LED (costs $4.00 from what i saw on the packaging price tag before my supplier opened them and installed them), my H.I.D supplier put them in for me for free so they would suit my H.I.D's cos it looked funny having yellow parkers and hardcore white Low Beams. Though i would prefer blue ones.


haha thanks, and definately better than stock lights! next thing i'm gonna do is get the mugen replica kit, i've decided to go mugen instead of type s, cos my girlfriend LOVES the look of the mugen grill, haha nothing better than women's intuition ay? LOL!

here's the link to mugen replica if any newcomers are interested:
http://www.bodykitskingdom.com.au/euro-8th-mugen.htm

and tony, since you modelled for this kit for Paul, should've asked for a free kit ;D
haha!

Ah I see. They're pretty bright for single LED! I'm planning to get this one (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2x-T10-Wedge-light-16-SMD-LED-12V-car-dashboard-lamp-wh-/280508211628?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item414f97a1ac#ht_2951wt_947). They sell it in blue too!!

Hehe well let me know if you want the Mugen one mate! I'd be more than happy to set something up for you :)

If only life was that easy haha, I wish he'd give me the kit for free lol! I might start a new thread across the forums promoting the kit :)

[nesterjester]

tony those were the leds i was thinking about getting too! they should light up good

on another note do you know if switchbacks are possible on our cu2?

for those who dont know what im talking about heres a vid;


http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i154/kowloonsniperhk/?action=view&current=MOV09343.mp4

[Kwangstuhhh]

tony those were the leds i was thinking about getting too! they should light up good

on another note do you know if switchbacks are possible on our cu2?

for those who dont know what im talking about heres a vid;


http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i154/kowloonsniperhk/?action=view&current=MOV09343.mp4
Yup, definitely! My mate has them on his DC5R and he said they're pretty damn bright haha (though I haven't seen it for my self)

oh I've never seen switchbacks before :S, so I have no clue if it was possible on our car. It's interesting though!

[nesterjester]

Yup, definitely! My mate has them on his DC5R and he said they're pretty damn bright haha (though I haven't seen it for my self)

oh I've never seen switchbacks before :S, so I have no clue if it was possible on our car. It's interesting though!

yea i think they might have a different set up in america, this guys on acurazine his tsx looks pretty mean with switchbacks

http://tsx.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=774314

[euroRwannabe]

Ah I see. They're pretty bright for single LED! I'm planning to get this one (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2x-T10-Wedge-light-16-SMD-LED-12V-car-dashboard-lamp-wh-/280508211628?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item414f97a1ac#ht_2951wt_947). They sell it in blue too!!

yeah they are pretty damn bright for one single LED! they are different to that link though.
it's hard to explain what type of LED they are, cos i don't even know myself, i'll take a picture of it in the day tomorrow and show you guys, and ask my supplier for full name.


Hehe well let me know if you want the Mugen one mate! I'd be more than happy to set something up for you
If only life was that easy haha, I wish he'd give me the kit for free lol! I might start a new thread across the forums promoting the kit
indeed tony, if only life WAS that easy. I'm beginning to save up for the kit as we speak! I'll let you know when i have enough dosh, if i do get through to you, for the kit, what can you set me up with? Maybe a Discount? *crosses fingers*



on another note do you know if switchbacks are possible on our cu2?

for those who dont know what im talking about heres a vid;


http://s71.photobucket.com/albums/i154/kowloonsniperhk/?action=view&current=MOV09343.mp4
those switchbacks look so trippy, i have no idea what's happening! LOL! But i must admit, they do look pretty cool.

[Kwangstuhhh]

yeah they are pretty damn bright for one single LED! they are different to that link though.
it's hard to explain what type of LED they are, cos i don't even know myself, i'll take a picture of it in the day tomorrow and show you guys, and ask my supplier for full name.

indeed tony, if only life WAS that easy. I'm beginning to save up for the kit as we speak! I'll let you know when i have enough dosh, if i do get through to you, for the kit, what can you set me up with? Maybe a Discount? *crosses fingers*

those switchbacks look so trippy, i have no idea what's happening! LOL! But i must admit, they do look pretty cool.

LEDS:
Could it be like this (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2X-Car-T10-1-LED-dashboard-Wedge-Light-bulb-lamp-White-/280518762512?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item415038a010#ht_3833wt_946) or this (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2x-12V-White-T10-194-168-W5W-SMD-LED-Car-Wedge-Light-/170541630667?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27b512c4cb#ht_2975wt_911) or this?! (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/10-T10-LED-White-Park-Position-Light-Wedge-Bulb-168-194-/220667764089?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3360d2dd79#ht_1852wt_1137)

and @Andrew: I just found a better deal! Here! (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2-X-T10-25-SMD-LED-White-Car-Side-Light-Bulb-Lamp-12V-/170541562684?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27b511bb3c#ht_2652wt_1137) 25 LEDs and cheaper than the 16 LEDs one :P

Yep will definitely be able to get you a discount. I'll PM you the price now :)

[euroRwannabe]

LEDS:
Could it be like this (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2X-Car-T10-1-LED-dashboard-Wedge-Light-bulb-lamp-White-/280518762512?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item415038a010#ht_3833wt_946) or this (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2x-12V-White-T10-194-168-W5W-SMD-LED-Car-Wedge-Light-/170541630667?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27b512c4cb#ht_2975wt_911) or this?! (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/10-T10-LED-White-Park-Position-Light-Wedge-Bulb-168-194-/220667764089?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3360d2dd79#ht_1852wt_1137)

and @Andrew: I just found a better deal! Here! (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2-X-T10-25-SMD-LED-White-Car-Side-Light-Bulb-Lamp-12V-/170541562684?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27b511bb3c#ht_2652wt_1137) 25 LEDs and cheaper than the 16 LEDs one :P

Yep will definitely be able to get you a discount. I'll PM you the price now :)

YES TONY! THIS (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2x-12V-White-T10-194-168-W5W-SMD-LED-Car-Wedge-Light-/170541630667?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27b512c4cb#ht_2975wt_911) is the LED that are my parkers at the moment, they're pretty bright! I was trying to look everywhere on ebay for them to show you guys, haha in the end Mr. Tony Kwang always gets there first haha ;)

[Kwangstuhhh]

YES TONY! THIS (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2x-12V-White-T10-194-168-W5W-SMD-LED-Car-Wedge-Light-/170541630667?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27b512c4cb#ht_2975wt_911) is the LED that are my parkers at the moment, they're pretty bright! I was trying to look everywhere on ebay for them to show you guys, haha in the end Mr. Tony Kwang always gets there first haha ;)

Ah I had a feeling it they were those ones! I'm just curious how long they would last compared to say...the 25 LED one lol...Both are LEDs, but both are different designs~...My 9 LED ones died after like half a year (which isn't too good considering they were way more expensive back then lol)...Haha you didn't look hard enough! ebay "t10 LED" and there are heaps of different ones :P

[Meemoo]

does anyone have a picture of 5000k and 6000k HID kit so I can compare the color? I used to have a Mtec HID kid installed on my CX7 but they are alittle too blue for me.

[Type R Positive]

does anyone have a picture of 5000k and 6000k HID kit so I can compare the color? I used to have a Mtec HID kid installed on my CX7 but they are alittle too blue for me.
Too lazy to google?

[Kwangstuhhh]

does anyone have a picture of 5000k and 6000k HID kit so I can compare the color? I used to have a Mtec HID kid installed on my CX7 but they are alittle too blue for me.
Did your CX7 have 6000k? Best explanation would be: 5000k Pure/Factory White; which is what the CU2 Lux uses, 6000k = Diamond White; which is still white but a tiny tinge of blue. I would say 6000k is most common, as not many ebay sellers sell 5000k (from what I could find). Different HID kits may variate, coz when I put mine next to (I think) albii's, his seems more "pure" white than mine, and we're both using 6000k

Here's a pic of comparison
http://images.lastcallracing.com/lastcallracing-hid-color-picker-chart.jpg

[Meemoo]

I saw some on ebay but cant tell how true the colors are...

Thanks Kwang, yeah 6000k on my CX7, so I might go for 5000k, I love the looks of stock HID on CU2, how is our local seller on ozhonda, I think he is selling those kits from korea, or can anyone recommend any seller on ebay? btw, my foggies are "IN" woohoo!!! those yanking finally paid off lol

[denot]

I saw some on ebay but cant tell how true the colors are...

no matter how many pics you see on the PC it will not match the true colors.

[Kwangstuhhh]

no matter how many pics you see on the PC it will not match the true colors.
Yep, I second that. Pics are purely "guides" of what you're looking for! But I hope that picture I posted helps a bit.

[nesterjester]

Totally agree with Tony that every kit is slightly different. Some higher quality kits like Phillips are heaps more brighter, have a wider angle and a decent cutoff. But if your like me and not too fussed, and just want something better than stock then a cheaper kit is all I need. Mtec ones are great! Mate of mine has them on his colt.
Just remember though, any color higher than 5000k starts to lose "brightness".

Oh yea congrats on the foggies!!
Might follow your lead and get dome reverse sensors! Haha

[Kwangstuhhh]

I saw some on ebay but cant tell how true the colors are...

Thanks Kwang, yeah 6000k on my CX7, so I might go for 5000k, I love the looks of stock HID on CU2, how is our local seller on ozhonda, I think he is selling those kits from korea, or can anyone recommend any seller on ebay? btw, my foggies are "IN" woohoo!!! those yanking finally paid off lol
No worries mate, I tried to look for 5000k sellers on ebay, and there are barely any that sell 5000k for a reasonable/cheap price. Cheapest one I found is this one here (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Xenon-HID-BULBS-Conversion-Kit-H1-H3-H7-3000-4300-5000K-/310250600877?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item483c6079ad#ht_4399wt_911). I paid $54 for my H11 kit, only took a week to arrive to. Though I still need to test out nesterjester's ballast to figure out if it's my kit that's faulty or that I need a relay =(. Anyhoooo congrats on the foggies! How much did you pay for them, and for your reverse sensors?

[Meemoo]

Might follow your lead and get dome reverse sensors! Haha

You will love it, you can show off to the ladies how to reverse park blindfolded lol

Kwang:

$169 for the kit plus $55 per sensor( total 4), you will need a 19.5mm drill bit if you want to go for the OEM one, I got mine for $60....
and I paid $299 for the foggies,I think you got them cheapier.

[Kwangstuhhh]

You will love it, you can show off to the ladies how to reverse park blindfolded lol
That's one of the reason why I wanna get them too, it's a pain reverse parking such a big car (compared to my other Jazz) lol...

[denot]

lol "such a big car" are you serious? try reverse parking a Q7!!! The euro + parking sensor is more than enough coz it has auto lower the left mirror and with park sensor = great combination :)

EDIT: I just HAVE to post this :p
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7o7JGj8bz4

[Kwangstuhhh]

lol "such a big car" are you serious? try reverse parking a Q7!!! The euro + parking sensor is more than enough coz it has auto lower the left mirror and with park sensor = great combination :)

EDIT: I just HAVE to post this :p
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7o7JGj8bz4
Haha compared to the Jazz cmon! I've driven my previous company's Superlong Toyota Hiace, had no problems :P But I think I just 'oversee' the size of the car! Just saying parking sensors would make life easier :P

and as for that video!! I saw that a while back...epic lewls :P

[euroRwannabe]

LOL at the video,
"REVERSE REVERSE", massive fail, i would've got out of my car and told her i will park for her, jesus that was a drainer haha.

anyways, tony you said you'd pm me "what you can set up for me" with the mugen replica kit, don't think i got the message yet.

[Lemonhead]

lol "such a big car" are you serious? try reverse parking a Q7!!! The euro + parking sensor is more than enough coz it has auto lower the left mirror and with park sensor = great combination :)

EDIT: I just HAVE to post this :p
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7o7JGj8bz4

classic !!

[Kwangstuhhh]

Kwang:

$169 for the kit plus $55 per sensor( total 4), you will need a 19.5mm drill bit if you want to go for the OEM one, I got mine for $60....
and I paid $299 for the foggies,I think you got them cheapier.
Holy crap they're not cheap are they :S Thanks for the heads up

[denot]

RE: Video I've posted.
Yeah, remind me of this stupid RX driver on the weekend bump my car and then run away. I followed him till shopping center carpark, he almost hit 3 elderly people until I stop infront of him to confront him. Lucky theres no scratch or dent. only tyre marks.

Why is that ppl who cant drive has expensive cars?

[Meemoo]

Why is that ppl who cant drive has expensive cars?

Try this :P she dont even know when to stop lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxc4GEXTRvo

another one with expensive car :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmdeE7pNZww

[nesterjester]

Try this :P she dont even know when to stop lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxc4GEXTRvo

another one with expensive car :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmdeE7pNZww


arghhh doesnt that just make you angry! hahah
i would be absolutely devo if that happend to my car ...

[Kwangstuhhh]

Try this :P she dont even know when to stop lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxc4GEXTRvo

another one with expensive car :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmdeE7pNZww
seen the second one but W.T.F AT THE FIRST ONE LAWLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

[Meemoo]

Hey Nester,Just wondering how much did you pay for your front lip and rear bumper? are the OEM or aftermarket, they looks great!!

[euroRwannabe]

Hey Nester,Just wondering how much did you pay for your front lip and rear bumper? are the OEM or aftermarket, they looks great!!

Meemoo, Andrew (nesterjester), got his entire lip kit from Paul at Bodykitskingdom,
luckily for him he got it for $500 and something from an auction on ebay which Paul posted up.
now if you done a little bit of reading on this thread, bodykitskingdom has been a "huge hit" to us CU2 owners because of such cheap good looking bodykits.
They are aftermarket, however they look really good.

here are your options:

Type S Kit:
http://www.bodykitskingdom.com.au/euro-8th.htm
Mugen Replica Kit:
http://www.bodykitskingdom.com.au/euro-8th-mugen.htm

hope this helped!

[Kwangstuhhh]

Meemoo, Andrew (nesterjester), got his entire lip kit from Paul at Bodykitskingdom,
luckily for him he got it for $500 and something from an auction on ebay which Paul posted up.
now if you done a little bit of reading on this thread, bodykitskingdom has been a "huge hit" to us CU2 owners because of such cheap good looking bodykits.
They are aftermarket, however they look really good.

here are your options:

Type S Kit:
http://www.bodykitskingdom.com.au/euro-8th.htm
Mugen Replica Kit:
http://www.bodykitskingdom.com.au/euro-8th-mugen.htm

hope this helped!
On top of that, both kits fit really well :)...let me know if you're interested, I'll hit you up :)

[Meemoo]

Thanks for the info guys,what is the quality like on these kits? wondering how much will they charge for frontlip+ sideskirts painted ship to sydney, I am trying to compare the price to OEM one
The sideskirts are they same as the Modulo one?

[Kwangstuhhh]

Thanks for the info guys,what is the quality like on these kits? wondering how much will they charge for frontlip+ sideskirts painted ship to sydney, I am trying to compare the price to OEM one
The sideskirts are they same as the Modulo one?
The quality is good, otherwise we wouldn't recommend it! Front lip is about $250-300, same goes with the side skirt - unpainted. It's recommended that you get it painted in Sydney coz if the paint is damaged through freight, Bodykits Kingdom isn't responsible for it. I can get you a price for the shipping cost to Sydney, just shoot me a PM with your Suburb & Postcode.

As for the comparison, they are slightly different. The Modulo side skirts are a bit more plain and I think they are fibreglass, rather than plastic - Polyurethane if you're looking at the Type S.
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/8040/moduloside.jpg
Modulo

vs.

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/8736/dsc0175gm.jpg
Type S - tested on my car

vs.

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/6959/dsc0391vs.jpg
Mugen - tested on my car

Hope this helps!

[Meemoo]

Thans Kwang, I think OEM frontlip is around $480, so for the aftermarket one is 300(lip)+30(shipping)+100 paint, now my question will be is it worth it to save $50 for all these trouble or just pick a painted OEM lip from honda? but the sideskirt sounds pretty good I must say. :), anyway need to save some $$ first lol
btw when are you getting yours?

[Kwangstuhhh]

Thans Kwang, I think OEM frontlip is around $480, so for the aftermarket one is 300(lip)+30(shipping)+100 paint, now my question will be is it worth it to save $50 for all these trouble or just pick a painted OEM lip from honda? but the sideskirt sounds pretty good I must say. :), anyway need to save some $$ first lol
btw when are you getting yours?
Sorry I've updated the modulo side skirt, I accidentally posted a Mugen one lol. I'm not sure how much the "under spoiler" Honda sells costs. But I'm pretty sure it would cost more than $480. I'll get you a quote on that through my dealer while I'm here lol. Because I know the front Modulo Bumper is around $900 on it's own.

I need to start saving as well, possibly find a casual/part time job...I've pretty much spent all my savings already since I got made redundant in May haha :P

[Meemoo]

Thanks buddy, Now I got some thinking to do lol :D

Kitted up CU2 for sale :)

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/demo/details.aspx?R=8590855&__sid=12B437466D72&__Qpb=true&Cr=0&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216

[euroRwannabe]

Thanks buddy, Now I got some thinking to do lol :D

Kitted up CU2 for sale :)

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/demo/details.aspx?R=8590855&__sid=12B437466D72&__Qpb=true&Cr=0&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216

LOL! i don't like the look of Modulo CU2's, still looks too OEM, JDM all the way!

[Meemoo]

Hey Kwang, Just rang Honda, frontlip $440 and sideskirts $660 :)

[euroRwannabe]

The quality is good, otherwise we wouldn't recommend it! Front lip is about $250-300, same goes with the side skirt - unpainted. It's recommended that you get it painted in Sydney coz if the paint is damaged through freight, Bodykits Kingdom isn't responsible for it. I can get you a price for the shipping cost to Sydney, just shoot me a PM with your Suburb & Postcode.

As for the comparison, they are slightly different. The Modulo side skirts are a bit more plain and I think they are fibreglass, rather than plastic - Polyurethane if you're looking at the Type S.

Modulo

vs.

Type S - tested on my car

vs.


Mugen - tested on my car

Hope this helps!

your car sure makes a good model tony haha ;)

[euroRwannabe]

Sorry I've updated the modulo side skirt, I accidentally posted a Mugen one lol. I'm not sure how much the "under spoiler" Honda sells costs. But I'm pretty sure it would cost more than $480. I'll get you a quote on that through my dealer while I'm here lol. Because I know the front Modulo Bumper is around $900 on it's own.

I need to start saving as well, possibly find a casual/part time job...I've pretty much spent all my savings already since I got made redundant in May haha :P

+ 1 to finding a casual/part time job, i'm leeching off government youth/student allowance haha!

[Kwangstuhhh]

LOL! i don't like the look of Modulo CU2's, still looks too OEM, JDM all the way!
Ditto, the only thing I like is the rear bumper *drools*...maybe coz it's similar to the Mugen one


Hey Kwang, Just rang Honda, frontlip $440 and sideskirts $660 :)
The front lip is this right?:
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/8910/modulofrontlip.jpg

If you were to get through Honda, it's already $1.1k for only front lip and side skirt. Probably a couple hundred more than the Type S/Mugen Kit, then they're all again different styles. But I suppose it's a definite colour match through Honda...It's really up to you.

[Meemoo]

The front lip is this right?:
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/8910/modulofrontlip.jpg

Yep That is the one, and OEM rear bumper is $900... ohwell... I dont want to spend that much yet anyway, so I will wait :zip:

[Lemonhead]

Ditto, the only thing I like is the rear bumper *drools*...maybe coz it's similar to the Mugen one .

i feel out of place here with mu modulo kit.... lol
although i am keen to get the Type S sideskirt maybe from bodykitskingdom

Kwang : did you say that they can come pre-painted? what's the colour matching and paint finish quality like from Bodykitkingdom?

[Kwangstuhhh]

i feel out of place here with mu modulo kit.... lol
although i am keen to get the Type S sideskirt maybe from bodykitskingdom

Kwang : did you say that they can come pre-painted? what's the colour matching and paint finish quality like from Bodykitkingdom?

Bodykit Kingdom doesn't actually paint it, they recommend/get another company called "AJ'S Performance" to do so. I took a look at nesterjester's kit and the colour matching is pretty accurate, considering it's black. However if you don't live in Brisbane and want to get the side skirt shipped to you, it's not recommended to get it painted in Brissie coz the paint can be scratched or damaged through freight. So you're better off just going to somewhere local and get it painted there.

[Lemonhead]

Bodykit Kingdom doesn't actually paint it, they recommend/get another company called "AJ'S Performance" to do so. I took a look at nesterjester's kit and the colour matching is pretty accurate, considering it's black. However if you don't live in Brisbane and want to get the side skirt shipped to you, it's not recommended to get it painted in Brissie coz the paint can be scratched or damaged through freight. So you're better off just going to somewhere local and get it painted there.

thanks :cool:

[euroRwannabe]

The front lip is this right?:
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/8910/modulofrontlip.jpg

If you were to get through Honda, it's already $1.1k for only front lip and side skirt. Probably a couple hundred more than the Type S/Mugen Kit, then they're all again different styles. But I suppose it's a definite colour match through Honda...It's really up to you.

to Meemoo, if your going to get this kit, i reckon it's a massive rip off, go for the Type S kit from bodykitskingdom, will save you some money and will look really good, and heaps of good reviews on this thread about it of how good it fits, but it's up to you.

1.1k for only front lip and side skirts whereas from bodykits kingdom, Type S Front Lip and Side Skirt is $600 if you want the entire kit including the rear bumper it's $850, and the Type S Kit look pretty much the same as this OEM front lip you want to buy.

[Kwangstuhhh]

to Meemoo, if your going to get this kit, i reckon it's a massive rip off, go for the Type S kit from bodykitskingdom, will save you some money and will look really good, and heaps of good reviews on this thread about it of how good it fits, but it's up to you.

1.1k for only front lip and side skirts whereas from bodykits kingdom, Type S Front Lip and Side Skirt is $600 if you want the entire kit including the rear bumper it's $850, and the Type S Kit look pretty much the same as this OEM front lip you want to buy.
What Simon says is true, but don't forget on top of that there's painting and shipping from Bodykits Kingdom...Maybe $200 (depends on how much it is wherever you are) for painting and max $50 for shipping. So probably about $850 all up. Don't forget I can most likely organise a cheaper price for both of you guys, when you're serious in actually purchasing the kit :)

[Meemoo]

What Simon says is true, but don't forget on top of that there's painting and shipping from Bodykits Kingdom...Maybe $200 (depends on how much it is wherever you are) for painting and max $50 for shipping. So probably about $850 all up. Don't forget I can most likely organise a cheaper price for both of you guys, when you're serious in actually purchasing the kit :)

Thanks guys! I will have a serious think about it, are they as easy to install as the one from honda? does the kids come with molding?
PS, you working for them or something kwang? :P

[defconskylude]

What Simon says is true, but don't forget on top of that there's painting and shipping from Bodykits Kingdom...Maybe $200 (depends on how much it is wherever you are) for painting and max $50 for shipping. So probably about $850 all up. Don't forget I can most likely organise a cheaper price for both of you guys, when you're serious in actually purchasing the kit :)

tony,
i sent you a PM. im interested in the type s rear

[nesterjester]

tony! wheelin and dealin! hahaa

how the ballests go bro?

[nesterjester]

hey guys i saw this somewhere and this guy was going to do this to his tail lights... thought id share it with you.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/DrnknBndr/tsxcopy.jpg

[Kwangstuhhh]

tony! wheelin and dealin! hahaa

how the ballests go bro?
Hahaha :P I haven't had the chance to put them on ay! flat out with uni (even on the bloody holidays) :S...did you need them back before next week? If so I might give them a try either tomorrow night or Friday.


hey guys i saw this somewhere and this guy was going to do this to his tail lights... thought id share it with you.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/DrnknBndr/tsxcopy.jpg
I don't like it lol >_>...

[Sharma]

hey guys i saw this somewhere and this guy was going to do this to his tail lights... thought id share it with you.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/DrnknBndr/tsxcopy.jpg
I like the look of it, only thing that I do not like is the mismatch in colour. Do you have any details on the mod?

[euroRwannabe]

hey guys i saw this somewhere and this guy was going to do this to his tail lights... thought id share it with you.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/DrnknBndr/tsxcopy.jpg

hmm, so what's he doing? doesn't look any different other than it looks abit more slimmer. haha.

[nesterjester]

Tony: nah man I haven't gt my hb3 bulbs yet so take ur time!

Yea not sure about those lights too they guy photoshopped it because he was curious on how it would look. Not sure if he followed through with it, not a bad Photoshop though!

Simon: he hasn't done anything he just photoshopped his tsillights to make them smaller

[Kwangstuhhh]

Tony: nah man I haven't gt my hb3 bulbs yet so take ur time!

Yea not sure about those lights too they guy photoshopped it because he was curious on how it would look. Not sure if he followed through with it, not a bad Photoshop though!

Simon: he hasn't done anything he just photoshopped his tsillights to make them smaller

Cool mate, let me know when you need them back! I've still been busy with uni...lame...

[euroRwannabe]

gees, this has been the longest i've ever seen the infamous "cu2 mods" thread dead...

missing everyones posts. SOMEBODY POST SOMETHING PLEASE! KEEP THIS THREAD ALIVE!

WHERE ARE YOU ANDREW?
WHERE ARE YOU TONY?

[Kwangstuhhh]

*POST*

hehehe yeh unfortunately I've been completely flat out with uni...and with a new job starting tomorrow...will probably still busy! haha sorry to disappoint ya mate :P...not really sure what I want to do with my cu2 next...still contemplating between the kit (which will be a while coz I needa start saving) or Injen CAI...I haven't even had enough time to go back to the <insert abusive word here> who ruined my rear bumper (the touch up guy) to get it fixed =\

so don't worry SIMON! I'm still alive and I'm sure Andrew is too :)

[newhonda09]

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/82/img1033kb.jpg
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/8020/img1034ok.jpg
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/1963/img1035s.jpg
http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/5408/img1036y.jpg
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8257/img1037wf.jpg
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/9371/img1040gw.jpg

where can I find a technician to install this GPS in Melbourne?

[Kwangstuhhh]

no idea! but where did you buy the GPS from?! and how much :D

and welcome to the forums mate!

[albii]

gees, this has been the longest i've ever seen the infamous "cu2 mods" thread dead...

missing everyones posts. SOMEBODY POST SOMETHING PLEASE! KEEP THIS THREAD ALIVE!

WHERE ARE YOU ANDREW?
WHERE ARE YOU TONY?
I'm still around too,but things have changed.....I have a new job and car also..

[Kwangstuhhh]

I'm still around too,but things have changed.....I have a new job and car also..
new car?! tell tell :P...so you got the cu2 + ute and another car?!

[albii]

Ute is gooone..cu2 + this
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h86/Albii/ebayitems003.jpg

[Kwangstuhhh]

:O...MPS?!?!?!?! Niceeeee!!!

[albii]

nice indeed...its a low km late 08 sport with leather and bose.

[Kwangstuhhh]

nice indeed...its a low km late 08 sport with leather and bose.
very niceeee!! u must've gotten a sweet deal :P. they're bloody quick aren't they?!...now u can finally tune the BOV :P

[albii]

very niceeee!! u must've gotten a sweet deal :P. they're bloody quick aren't they?!...now u can finally tune the BOV :P
Sweet deal alright...i work for the dealership that sold it to me..Yes they go extremely hard, too hard actually. In gear acceleration is absolute bullsh1t.

[denot]

albii comparing the two, which one do you like better?

[MR_LATE]

sry guys... been working on subaru

NICE CHOICE ALBII!! LOVE GEAR 3 HEY?? :D

[euroRwannabe]

Ute is gooone..cu2 + this
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h86/Albii/ebayitems003.jpg

very nice!!

AND VERY NICE TO HEAR FROM ALL OF YOU AGAIN, was starting to miss everyone haha.

[nesterjester]

hey everyone! sorry bin heaps bizy supercharging my k24z

I WISH! HAHA bin heaps bizy with work and all!

nice car albii! looking sexy az .. bet your gonna spends some weekends buffing that baby up! hahaha do i sense the cu2 is next in the firing line? maybe replaced by a skyline gtr? haha

oh yea tony i got those t10 leds from ebay .. man they are the bomb! look heaps brighter!! awsome man awsome!!

on another note i got my grill repainted cos i epically failed with my paintwork! hahah went to AJ performance, and they are really busy lately! pauls bodykits are giving them heaps of business!!

anyways just a thing for anyone in brissie who visits them. I got my grill painted (paint matched) and bogged (because i effed up my bogging work, it was my first time OK!) for $150 because they have to mix a certain amount so something little still gonna cost $150 and they said they can do touch ups for free. they can always do a better deal if you have more stuff to paint i.e bodykits + spoilers etc. Just an idea tony if you want to get your kit painted from them to touch up the other bits you want fixed for free. Makes me think I should have got my door painted dammit ..

anyways i just thought id like to update you guys on some eyelids for those who havent seen them... heres one for the ricers ..

short style

http://www.accord-tuning.ru/pictures/ru/catalog/resugac8_01.JPG

http://www.accord-tuning.ru/pictures/ru/catalog/resugac8_02.JPG

http://www.accord-tuning.ru/pictures/ru/catalog/resugac8_03.JPG

or

"angles" style

http://www.accord-tuning.ru/pictures/ru/catalog/DSC_0223.JPG

http://www.accord-tuning.ru/pictures/ru/catalog/DSC_023023.JPG

http://www.accord-tuning.ru/pictures/ru/catalog/accordres1.jpg

http://www.accord-tuning.ru/pictures/ru/catalog/accordres2.jpg

http://www.accord-tuning.ru/pictures/ru/catalog/DSC_024223.JPG

[euroRwannabe]

SO GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU AGAIN ANDREW!

first of all, i got T10 LED's on my Parkers, and yeah, they are really bright!
LOL never knew what they were called until Tony told me though, they came with my H.I.D's so yeah haha!

on yoru other note Andrew, those slim line Eye Lids don't look too bad!
But then again they don't make much of a "head-turning/eye-catching" difference.
So i wouldn't want to spend some dollars on a few pieces of plastic like that, but that's just my opinion.

Seriously guys, every one of your posts means a hell of a lot, haha, don't want the CU2 to become an extinct line of Honda haha.

[nxn75u]

wow been a while since i opened CU2 page... been so busy with uni and work!!! arghhh....

since the US dollar is weak now, i planned to get this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INJEN-COLD-AIR-SHORT-RAM-INTAKE-09-10-ACURA-TSX-14HP-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3f03a87186QQitemZ27064 4310406QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries#ht_1006wt_939

its $330 delivered to my doorstep. Just wondering what are your views in this intake and would it make a huge difference to automatic CU2. oh most importantly, it should fit CU2 right!

[MR_LATE]

i like the first eye lid better

[nesterjester]

wow been a while since i opened CU2 page... been so busy with uni and work!!! arghhh....

since the US dollar is weak now, i planned to get this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INJEN-COLD-AIR-SHORT-RAM-INTAKE-09-10-ACURA-TSX-14HP-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3f03a87186QQitemZ27064 4310406QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries#ht_1006wt_939

its $330 delivered to my doorstep. Just wondering what are your views in this intake and would it make a huge difference to automatic CU2. oh most importantly, it should fit CU2 right!

ah youll love it mate! great time do buy

ive got an injen CAI and it sounds so beasty. you do get a bit more of a pull on the lower revs, but it sounds insane .. haha ...
i know a few of the guys in the states have injen fitted to their auto tsxs and love it ... so to answer your question ..yea they do fit our cu2 .. :)


i like the first eye lid better

haha yea what about both ..... at the same time .. hahaha ... youll have no headlights left ..

[nesterjester]

oh yea AEM has a new CAI for our CU2's

http://store.excelerateperformance.com/aem/aem_cold_air_intake/21697c/i-396041.aspx

[nesterjester]

SO GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU AGAIN ANDREW!

first of all, i got T10 LED's on my Parkers, and yeah, they are really bright!
LOL never knew what they were called until Tony told me though, they came with my H.I.D's so yeah haha!

on yoru other note Andrew, those slim line Eye Lids don't look too bad!
But then again they don't make much of a "head-turning/eye-catching" difference.
So i wouldn't want to spend some dollars on a few pieces of plastic like that, but that's just my opinion.

Seriously guys, every one of your posts means a hell of a lot, haha, don't want the CU2 to become an extinct line of Honda haha.

haha good to hear from you to simon! hey mate i havent made those vids of my ethrottle yet been heaps busy hopefully sometime this week ill tee it up!

[albii]

sry guys... been working on subaru

NICE CHOICE ALBII!! LOVE GEAR 3 HEY?? :D
3rd gear is awesome.

very nice!!


Thanks mate.

albii comparing the two, which one do you like better?

Well, the euro has more refinement and a slicker gearchange ,but the MPS is a weapon.. 2 totally different cars. I enjoy them both.

[denot]

Well, the euro has more refinement and a slicker gearchange ,but the MPS is a weapon.. 2 totally different cars. I enjoy them both.

LOL make me want to have a lil pocket rocket as well albii. Nice :thumbsup:

[nxn75u]

Woohooooo!! bought the intake finally... loving AUD!!! cant wait for it to be installed in my car... hehehe

[nxn75u]

after reading your post, i bought the intake straight away!!!! thanks netjester.. btw your grill looks HOT! i would love you to make that for me =P

[Kwangstuhhh]

oh gosh I've been MIA for soooo long @_@....hard to catch up with what's been happening...stupid uni and work has killed my e-social life haha :P
I didn't even have time to test my fog lights HIDs...in the process of RMA-ing them...so much effort just to get warranty on the bloody things...><

I'm really tempted to get the Injen CAI now T_T...haven't got paid yet...Injen CAI or Mugen kit first...hmmm care to help me decide guys?! :P


sry guys... been working on subaru

NICE CHOICE ALBII!! LOVE GEAR 3 HEY?? :D
What?! have you got a rex too or something :O...;)

[nesterjester]

after reading your post, i bought the intake straight away!!!! thanks netjester.. btw your grill looks HOT! i would love you to make that for me =P

haha no worries mate! your gonna love it .. did you get the polished metal or polished black. I wanted a red one hahahah but they dont make it for our models. hahah.

as a matter of fact i had my grill redone and ill post up pics, soley because the diy wasnt all that great ill admit it! hahaha but it looks very sleak now. if i have some time tomorow ill upload some pics.

let us know if you have any probs installing the kit, but you should be fine, its pretty straight forward.

[nesterjester]

oh gosh I've been MIA for soooo long @_@....hard to catch up with what's been happening...stupid uni and work has killed my e-social life haha :P
I didn't even have time to test my fog lights HIDs...in the process of RMA-ing them...so much effort just to get warranty on the bloody things...><

I'm really tempted to get the Injen CAI now T_T...haven't got paid yet...Injen CAI or Mugen kit first...hmmm care to help me decide guys?! :P


What?! have you got a rex too or something :O...;)

haha yea tony have you got a rex lined up or something!

oh yea kwang i installed my hb3 hids and they are effin insane but one of my bulbs is faulty. ahhh so frustrating!! got another one on the way, so i definitely feel your pain! hahaha

and +1 to the intake. say goodbye to your fuel economy because youll be revving every chance you get to hear her purr! hahaha

[euroRwannabe]

oh gosh I've been MIA for soooo long @_@....hard to catch up with what's been happening...stupid uni and work has killed my e-social life haha :P
I didn't even have time to test my fog lights HIDs...in the process of RMA-ing them...so much effort just to get warranty on the bloody things...><

I'm really tempted to get the Injen CAI now T_T...haven't got paid yet...Injen CAI or Mugen kit first...hmmm care to help me decide guys?! :P

What?! have you got a rex too or something :O...;)

I SAY KIT FIRST TONY! you'll be the first CU2 on the forum to install one, i think... haha

[MR_LATE]

go the injen then the kit :D
did u say something about a rex andrew?
i want hids fog,, jealous.. :(

[Kwangstuhhh]

haha yea tony have you got a rex lined up or something!

oh yea kwang i installed my hb3 hids and they are effin insane but one of my bulbs is faulty. ahhh so frustrating!! got another one on the way, so i definitely feel your pain! hahaha

and +1 to the intake. say goodbye to your fuel economy because youll be revving every chance you get to hear her purr! hahaha
fully sick brooooo...but yeh it sucks to have a faulty bulb! :(...did you get warranty on it or just buy another? lol
I'm tempted to get the intake now coz of the exchange rate! If I do get the intake AND the kit, I'll probably stop there and save up for my next car lol...fully have my eye on a BMW series ;)

btw Andrew, how's the fuel economy with the intake installed? (when driving "sanely") haha, i've heard stories that it "improves" the economy and at the same time other stories that say it makes it worse.


I SAY KIT FIRST TONY! you'll be the first CU2 on the forum to install one, i think... haha
But the conversion rate is sooo good right now, might be worth getting the intake first (maybe not install it first though) hehe.


go the injen then the kit :D
did u say something about a rex andrew?
i want hids fog,, jealous.. :(
I asked first! haha what Subaru you got bro? REX?! STi?! :P
Get HID Fogs...DOOOO ITTTT :D :D

[Lemonhead]

hello all :
sorry to hijack the topic slightly, love to get an Injen intake too.......

like to share my recent mods to my white CU2, mainly the grill and wheels.
Got the idea originally from the those Russian sites/mods, and then of course, seeing how cool nesterjester's grill (and kits) are, got me going with my own mods.
the slight difference is that i have left the 'H' on, thought i will see how it looks, can always cut it out later again (will be painful but not impossible) :honda:

let me know what you guys think! after all, most of the motivation came from this forum/thread !

also, not sure if i should lower the car still, give me some suggestions!

16595
16597
16596

[Kwangstuhhh]

hello all :
like to share my recent mods to my white CU2, mainly the grill and wheels.
Got the idea originally from the those Russian sites/mods, and then of course, seeing how cool nesterjester's grill (and kits) are, got me going with my own mods.
the slight difference is that i have left the 'H' on, thought i will see how it looks, can always cut it out later again (will be painful but not impossible) :honda:

let me know what you guys think! after all, most of the motivation came from this forum/thread !

also, not sure if i should lower the car still, give me some suggestions!

16595
16597
16596

Oohlala Mr Luxury :P...but yeh definitely lower that bad boy! Are those rims 18" as well? Looks nice...white all the way ;)

[MR_LATE]

hello all :
sorry to hijack the topic slightly, love to get an Injen intake too.......

like to share my recent mods to my white CU2, mainly the grill and wheels.
Got the idea originally from the those Russian sites/mods, and then of course, seeing how cool nesterjester's grill (and kits) are, got me going with my own mods.
the slight difference is that i have left the 'H' on, thought i will see how it looks, can always cut it out later again (will be painful but not impossible) :honda:

let me know what you guys think! after all, most of the motivation came from this forum/thread !

also, not sure if i should lower the car still, give me some suggestions!

16595
16597
16596

looks totally insane man

keep the h paint it red

[MR_LATE]

I asked first! haha what Subaru you got bro? REX?! STi?! :P
Get HID Fogs...DOOOO ITTTT :D :D

1999 wrx stock standard

[Lemonhead]

Oohlala Mr Luxury :P...but yeh definitely lower that bad boy! Are those rims 18" as well? Looks nice...white all the way ;)

thanks, the wheels are actually 19", went thru a lot of trouble finding them and waiting for stock, but i also think the design actually makes it looks smaller :( , maybe lowering the car will improve the overall look



looks totally insane man

keep the h paint it red

oh yes, the Type-R look, will stand out from miles away, better lower the car first
your Rex must be keeping you busy with mods.

[nxn75u]

hello all :
sorry to hijack the topic slightly, love to get an Injen intake too.......

like to share my recent mods to my white CU2, mainly the grill and wheels.
Got the idea originally from the those Russian sites/mods, and then of course, seeing how cool nesterjester's grill (and kits) are, got me going with my own mods.
the slight difference is that i have left the 'H' on, thought i will see how it looks, can always cut it out later again (will be painful but not impossible) :honda:

let me know what you guys think! after all, most of the motivation came from this forum/thread !

also, not sure if i should lower the car still, give me some suggestions!

16595
16597
16596

very nice grille, get the jdm red front badge and would look awesome..

few questions guys:

1) have you noticed the new feature in mercedes cars with one foglight lighting up when signals are turned on (right indicator on with right foglight on)? is it possible to be done in cu2?

2) you know when you press unlock button in european cars, the foglights turned on (courtesy light i suppose). Is it possible to be done in cu2 too?

thanks!

[euroRwannabe]

hello all :
sorry to hijack the topic slightly, love to get an Injen intake too.......

like to share my recent mods to my white CU2, mainly the grill and wheels.
Got the idea originally from the those Russian sites/mods, and then of course, seeing how cool nesterjester's grill (and kits) are, got me going with my own mods.
the slight difference is that i have left the 'H' on, thought i will see how it looks, can always cut it out later again (will be painful but not impossible) :honda:

let me know what you guys think! after all, most of the motivation came from this forum/thread !

also, not sure if i should lower the car still, give me some suggestions!

16595
16597
16596

wow! looking very nice lemonhead, and the thought that you live in melbourne as well makes me excited to perhaps see you on the streets one day, so listen out for a random toot from a black CU2 haha.

suggestions from me are similar to everyone else, replace the stock H badge with a JDM Type R Red H Badge.
just email Leo from JDM Concept and he should notify you which badge will fit perfectly to replace that H Badge.

loving the wheels as well! nice and clean man :D

[Kwangstuhhh]

1999 wrx stock standard
oooh nice! GC8 right? I likey hehe :thumbsup:


thanks, the wheels are actually 19", went thru a lot of trouble finding them and waiting for stock, but i also think the design actually makes it looks smaller :( , maybe lowering the car will improve the overall look
Ah ok, yehhh lowering it will make the rims look bigger! :)...Lookin' gooood...and +1 for the red type r badge!! hehe

[Lemonhead]

suggestions from me are similar to everyone else, replace the stock H badge with a JDM Type R Red H Badge.
just email Leo from JDM Concept and he should notify you which badge will fit perfectly to replace that H Badge.
loving the wheels as well! nice and clean man :D

Ah ok, yehhh lowering it will make the rims look bigger! :)...Lookin' gooood...and +1 for the red type r badge!! hehe

thanks people, yes, looks like the general consenses is to go for the red 'H' ... will see what's available. I know Leo at JDMCocept for them in stock. Thanks all
what about the old-school - 'gold Honda Badges' - :cool: .. just kidding

[nesterjester]

nice lemonhead!! looks awsome mate! always good to inspire people! I like how you opted to go with the "H". I red "H" would finish it off nicely. I also like how you left the inner grill dark, helps it stand out alot more!

Its a fairly tricky mod, but you need to see it in person to really see the difference.

as I said before I would upload pics of my revamped grill which is basically repainted and fibreglassed. My friends at AJ's did a great job on the paintwork, and Im heaps happy with it.

I also had the other half of the overlays laying around so I decided to put them on to see how they look, tell us what you think about them. (Before I only had overlays on my indicators) I think they look a little too ricey. haha
theyll be coming off this weekend.

sorry about the pics, they were rushed and all I had on my camera.

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/2866/dsc0100cf.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0100cf.jpg)
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/7734/dsc0087e.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0087e.jpg)
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/3341/dsc0088ao.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0088ao.jpg)
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9650/dsc0089kc.jpg (http://img59.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0089kc.jpg)
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/3913/dsc0090h.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0090h.jpg)
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/6718/dsc0091v.jpg (http://img253.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0091v.jpg)
http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/6999/dsc0092sp.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0092sp.jpg)

[nesterjester]

very nice grille, get the jdm red front badge and would look awesome..

few questions guys:

1) have you noticed the new feature in mercedes cars with one foglight lighting up when signals are turned on (right indicator on with right foglight on)? is it possible to be done in cu2?

2) you know when you press unlock button in european cars, the foglights turned on (courtesy light i suppose). Is it possible to be done in cu2 too?

thanks!

hey mate not a bad idea on porting these over to the euro. I personally havent seen the foglight lighting up while turning, would be very different indeed!

my mates golf gti has the foglights turn on when he unlocks his car, looks pretty cool, and I guess it wouldnt be too hard to do. I wonder if it would kill your battery heaps.

maybe you should give it a go mate!? and I might just follow your footsteps!

[nesterjester]

ps i know my car needs a clean ... need to get some inspiration to clean it..

[nesterjester]

THIS GUY IS INSANE!!!

taking it to the next level. haha

http://s2.images.drive2.ru/car.photos/3800/000/000/019/aec/88cd475f29b22481-main.jpg
http://s3.images.drive2.ru/car.journal.photos/x2/4400/000/000/0c6/1f4/88cd47579910b8b5-main.jpg
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http://s3.images.drive2.ru/car.journal.photos/x2/4400/000/000/0c6/1e4/88cd4755ae00b80f-main.jpg
http://s3.images.drive2.ru/car.journal.photos/x2/4400/000/000/0c6/1e5/88cd4755b8f72e72-main.jpg
http://s3.images.drive2.ru/car.journal.photos/x2/4400/000/000/0c6/1e6/88cd4755abad3faa-main.jpg
http://s3.images.drive2.ru/car.journal.photos/x2/4400/000/000/0c6/1e7/88cd4756e892d184-main.jpg
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http://s3.images.drive2.ru/car.journal.photos/x2/4400/000/000/0c6/1e9/88cd4756c32a9196-main.jpg
http://s3.images.drive2.ru/car.journal.photos/x2/4400/000/000/0c6/1ea/88cd4757233a39c5-main.jpg
http://s3.images.drive2.ru/car.journal.photos/x2/4400/000/000/0c6/1eb/88cd47570f7f11bf-main.jpg
http://s3.images.drive2.ru/car.journal.photos/x2/4400/000/000/0c6/1ec/88cd4755b9e7390d-main.jpg
http://s3.images.drive2.ru/car.journal.photos/x2/4400/000/000/0c6/1ed/88cd47564a55978d-main.jpg
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http://s3.images.drive2.ru/car.journal.photos/x2/4400/000/000/0c6/1ef/88cd4757393ef44d-main.jpg
http://s3.images.drive2.ru/car.journal.photos/x2/4400/000/000/0c6/1f0/88cd4755f1d9f0de-main.jpg
http://s3.images.drive2.ru/car.journal.photos/x2/4400/000/000/0c6/1f1/88cd4755c5acc728-main.jpg
http://s3.images.drive2.ru/car.journal.photos/x2/4400/000/000/0c6/1f2/88cd47561f4d3719-main.jpg
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[ck.kyo]

that is truly the NEXT LVL YO !

[euroRwannabe]

once again andrew, you have amazed us all...

"rushed pictures?"
they are some really good pictures in my opinion, and the paint job that AJ's did look so good, it looks like OEM!

love the overlay as well.

as for the pictures of the crazy russian mod, very typical, russians are always and WILL always be one step ahead of us in mods haha. THAT IS FREAKEN CRAZY, maybe VEILSIDE might make an extreme bodykit for our CU2 similar to that hehe.

[nesterjester]

Haha thanks Simon! Yea mate those Russians know how to mode and his whole car is diy! He got that stock as a rock. And when he's finished the wide body kit he's gonna put spacers in for flushness. Cars gonna have bulls**t camber hahaha

Hahaha a veilside kit for our cu2 would be aggressive!

[Kwangstuhhh]

far fkn out!!...good find!!! wide body kit ftw!! BEAST! haha...

by the way Andrew -> is this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INJEN-COLD-AIR-SHORT-RAM-INTAKE-09-10-ACURA-TSX-14HP-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3f03a8711dQQitemZ27064 4310301QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries) the CAI you got?? :P Let me know!

Cheers!

[bingbong]

H&R Springs, 19 TN4s on 235//35... steady! Hopefully before Christmas, new all clear headlights (no ambered signals).

[nxn75u]

Oh i got mine from this guy for the CAI. very fast delivery.

[nxn75u]

hey mate not a bad idea on porting these over to the euro. I personally havent seen the foglight lighting up while turning, would be very different indeed!

my mates golf gti has the foglights turn on when he unlocks his car, looks pretty cool, and I guess it wouldnt be too hard to do. I wonder if it would kill your battery heaps.

maybe you should give it a go mate!? and I might just follow your footsteps!

would have to ask my local mechanic if it is possible.. Just waiting for my exams to be over to install my CAI cant wait!!! and im loooking for spoiler as well... bodykit kingdom is selling it fo 80 i think... just nt sure if i should paint it in sydney or get it done by bodykit kingdom as well

[Type R Positive]

far fkn out!!...good find!!! wide body kit ftw!! BEAST! haha...

by the way Andrew -> is this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INJEN-COLD-AIR-SHORT-RAM-INTAKE-09-10-ACURA-TSX-14HP-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3f03a8711dQQitemZ27064 4310301QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries) the CAI you got?? :P Let me know!

Cheers!Cheaper off heeltoe! Use tsxrocks for another 5% off!

[nesterjester]

far fkn out!!...good find!!! wide body kit ftw!! BEAST! haha...

by the way Andrew -> is this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INJEN-COLD-AIR-SHORT-RAM-INTAKE-09-10-ACURA-TSX-14HP-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3f03a8711dQQitemZ27064 4310301QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries) the CAI you got?? :P Let me know!

Cheers!

hey tony yea that is the same model number that i got. I got the polished version, stands out a bit better. hahaha


just a quick question for everybody.. what do you guys reckon about black wheels on a black car.

i was thinking about getting these 20's in black, and if I change my mind I might repaint them.

[Lemonhead]

i was thinking about getting these 20's in black, and if I change my mind I might repaint them.
got pics?
20" is a good choice for the CU2

[euroRwannabe]

hey tony yea that is the same model number that i got. I got the polished version, stands out a bit better. hahaha


just a quick question for everybody.. what do you guys reckon about black wheels on a black car.

i was thinking about getting these 20's in black, and if I change my mind I might repaint them.

black on crystal black is freaken hot. especially in 20's,

some guy posted this picture somewhere in this thread a while back, i saved it into my pictures folder on my computer for inspiration.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/yummy.jpg

looks so nice *drools.

[euroRwannabe]

on another note guys, i just bought these from ebay only because my friend, who owns a CL9, just installed them and looks freaken great!
and also, LOVING THE AUD to USD Conversion Rate!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TEIN-S-TECH-LOWERING-SPRINGS-ACURA-TSX-09-CU2-2-4-FF-/260682907236

should turn out a little something like this when it's all settled in:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/teins.jpg
perfect height for me, i live near alot of speed humps so the drop's just perfect

future modifications after this will be: fog lights (with H.I.D Conversion), some sort of decent second hand rims (hopes Andrew sells his old rims to me), then perhaps finally go for Mugen Lip Kit from Paul.

[nesterjester]

hey simon! your gonna love the teins!! will look awsome on your car!! i dont have pics at the moment but i did end up buying them. I just want something different on the car, for now. They arent deep dish. That pic that you posted up is Gerwins CU2. He goes under the name of mugen_86
he used to be around the forums a bit before, havent seen him around in a while. His rims are deep dish and staggered mine will be just flush 20s so hopefully will look a bit bigger than mine at the moment.

Im going to post my rims on ebay, pm us simon with an offer :)

heres a pic of the wheels im getting but in black
http://nicsharnewheels.com/images/wheels/bms/halo.jpg

hopefully should look good.

[euroRwannabe]

hey simon! your gonna love the teins!! will look awsome on your car!! i dont have pics at the moment but i did end up buying them. I just want something different on the car, for now. They arent deep dish. That pic that you posted up is Gerwins CU2. He goes under the name of mugen_86
he used to be around the forums a bit before, havent seen him around in a while. His rims are deep dish and staggered mine will be just flush 20s so hopefully will look a bit bigger than mine at the moment.

Im going to post my rims on ebay, pm us simon with an offer :)

heres a pic of the wheels im getting but in black
http://nicsharnewheels.com/images/wheels/bms/halo.jpg

hopefully should look good.

PM'D!

rims look sexy man, can't wait to see the infamous nesterjester change from shiny 5 spokes to sleek 20 inch black multi-spokes.

Gerwin's car is one sexy car haha.

[Type R Positive]

on another note guys, i just bought these from ebay only because my friend, who owns a CL9, just installed them and looks freaken great!
and also, LOVING THE AUD to USD Conversion Rate!
perfect height for me, i live near alot of speed humps so the drop's just perfect.
Looks lovely!!! I keep on telling myself not to order stuff........ soooo tempted!

[Lemonhead]

guys, maybe consider this... add a bit of luxury feel to your Euro :cool:

16844

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280580524981&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

[denot]

guys, maybe consider this... add a bit of luxury feel to your Euro :cool:

16844

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280580524981&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

LOL!!!! Are you serious?

[Lemonhead]

LOL!!!! Are you serious?

no man... just for a laugh, amazing what u can find on ebay.
hey denot, can find an extra MB one for your C200.

[denot]

no man... just for a laugh, amazing what u can find on ebay.
hey denot, can find an extra MB one for your C200.

lol no thanks, the "classic" MB sign is too outdated for me :p

[yungquan]

guys, maybe consider this... add a bit of luxury feel to your Euro :cool:

16844

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280580524981&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

it has to be retractable! like the RR ones :P

[euroRwannabe]

it has to be retractable! like the RR ones :P

hahaha nice!
and welcome to the infamous "cu2 mods" thread mr. yungquan, or can i personally call you "roofy" haha?
i really love those roof racks on your CU2, it somehow makes it look so aggressive, along with your hot rims. *drools.

[yungquan]

hahaha nice!
and welcome to the infamous "cu2 mods" thread mr. yungquan, or can i personally call you "roofy" haha?
i really love those roof racks on your CU2, it somehow makes it look so aggressive, along with your hot rims. *drools.

LOL Thanks man .... :D:D im pretty happy with the car now...before, when it was stock, i was kicking myself for buying it..lol! now! im in love again! lol...will need those retractable H badge !

[MR_LATE]

whoa...... andrew, what a find!!

[Kwangstuhhh]

Hey guys, was driving back from work and I heard some car take off which sound like a BEAST rex...turns out it was a friggin Volcano Grey CU2!!! I was friggin amazed...Looked very stock too...Wonder what he's done to his engine? haha

[euroRwannabe]

Haha Tony. It's funny because my friends have said the same thing to me when they cruise with me and see me take off. All I've to my engine is remove the 'pollution filter from our stock intake tubing. If you guys don't know what I'm talking about, have a look at you intake piping now and you will notice a black cube block sticking out on the side of the piping. My H.I.D installer (wh owns a tank ass evo, and did the same thing as a cheap substitute as a louder intake) suggested I take it off and fill the left over hole with a bathroom plug from bunnings if I want it to sound a little more agressive. Honestly I didn't notice much difference except more of a suction noise. But my friends seemed to notice it :S . I can take photos of it if you like.

[Kwangstuhhh]

Oooh really! Please show, I think that's what Andrew did with his before his intake...If it's not too much hassle man :D

[furythree]

whats the cheapest/best option for springs? cause $200ish is a bargain but i remember there were several otehr offerings other than Tein

also, anyone know if Paul from bodykits kingdom mentioned anything about Mugen spoiler?

also (off topic) anybody notice felix was on mighty car mods at the melbourne autosalon? lol

[Kwangstuhhh]

Oh Lemonhead!! By the way, how'd you go with the side skirt man? Doesn't look like you've installed it yet :P


whats the cheapest/best option for springs? cause $200ish is a bargain but i remember there were several otehr offerings other than Tein

also, anyone know if Paul from bodykits kingdom mentioned anything about Mugen spoiler?

also (off topic) anybody notice felix was on mighty car mods at the melbourne autosalon? lol

not too sure to be honest, any idea how much are HNR springs are?

Paul hasn't mentioned to me about the Mugen spoiler or anything lately...he usuallys gives me an update on any new stock haha

[Lemonhead]

Oh Lemonhead!! By the way, how'd you go with the side skirt man? Doesn't look like you've installed it yet :P haha

hey Kwangster, yes, you are right, the side skirts are not in yet, waiting for hopefully next tuesday to have them painted and installed,
also getting some Eibach Springs in at the same time, can't wait

are you ready for your kit yet?

[Kwangstuhhh]

hey Kwangster, yes, you are right, the side skirts are not in yet, waiting for hopefully next tuesday to have them painted and installed,
also getting some Eibach Springs in at the same time, can't wait

are you ready for your kit yet?

Oh nice!! :D

I'm ALMOST ready...flat out with work and exams...once I've finished with exams next week, I shall start organising something with my kit :P Will keep you all posted! haha

[euroRwannabe]

Oh nice!! :D

I'm ALMOST ready...flat out with work and exams...once I've finished with exams next week, I shall start organising something with my kit :P Will keep you all posted! haha

Very excited Tony!
My paypal screwed up!
So won't be getting springs until next week :(

ah well will also keep you guys updated!

[tonymulia]

Hi guys, where can I buy this Lexus ls460 tip? Can I cut the type s kit in order to install this ls460 tip?
Thank you :-)

[euroRwannabe]

Hi guys, where can I buy this Lexus ls460 tip? Can I cut the type s kit in order to install this ls460 tip?
Thank you :-)

ummm, wrong place to ask buddy?

[tonymulia]

Thank you for the quick reply :)

this is the one that I referred to: Page48 (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?113016-cu2-mods/page48). The Rear bumper bar exhaust tip :)

[Kwangstuhhh]

Very excited Tony!
My paypal screwed up!
So won't be getting springs until next week :(

ah well will also keep you guys updated!

Ooh! What springs??...and I don't wanna sound like a douche but where are these photos?! :P Haha I'm keen to try taking that 'pollution' filter out hehe

[defconskylude]

Here's a DIY video of me removing the intake resonator

Also towards the end you'll see me doing a fitment test on a type s front lip @ 7:45

took me about 10 minutes to do everything


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk0LNwah374

[defconskylude]

Hi guys, where can I buy this Lexus ls460 tip? Can I cut the type s kit in order to install this ls460 tip?
Thank you :-)

i bought my ls460 tips at a toyota dealer.

i have the type s kit and will be trimming the rears to fit around my tips

[defconskylude]

Ooh! What springs??...and I don't wanna sound like a douche but where are these photos?! :P Haha I'm keen to try taking that 'pollution' filter out hehe

hey man check out my video above. the pollution filter is probably the same as the intake resonator. its on the driver side near the wheel well. its only 2 bolts. make sure to remove your bumper and pull down and twist it. that resonator is what makes the car quiet.

my car sounds like a beast when it hits 3k rpm.

[tonymulia]

i bought my ls460 tips at a toyota dealer.

i have the type s kit and will be trimming the rears to fit around my tips

That's great. Thank you.
Hmm hopefully we can buy one here in Sydney :-)

[gReY-oNe]

looking for new wheels. whats the offset ?

[yungquan]

looking for new wheels. whats the offset ?

What size are you after?

[Kwangstuhhh]

Here's a DIY video of me removing the intake resonator

Also towards the end you'll see me doing a fitment test on a type s front lip @ 7:45

took me about 10 minutes to do everything


hey man check out my video above. the pollution filter is probably the same as the intake resonator. its on the driver side near the wheel well. its only 2 bolts. make sure to remove your bumper and pull down and twist it. that resonator is what makes the car quiet.

my car sounds like a beast when it hits 3k rpm.

Sweet as mate! Yeah I was thinking it was the resonator coz I remember nesterjester talking about it as well back then haha. Cheers for the video man!

[gReY-oNe]

since my mechanic didnt wanna lower my car then prob 20"

[Lemonhead]

Here's a DIY video of me removing the intake resonator


hey defon, can the resonator be just disconnected rather than removed? (sorry, hopefully you have not narrated this option as i watched the video without sound)

[Lemonhead]

since my mechanic didnt wanna lower my car then prob 20"

why didn;t your mechanic want to lower your car?

[gReY-oNe]

cuz he said theres no camber kit for it so it will wear my tires lol

whats a good offset?

[tonymulia]

i bought my ls460 tips at a toyota dealer.

i have the type s kit and will be trimming the rears to fit around my tips

Hi defconskylude,
I called Sydney Lexus already, but the don't sell only the exhaust tip. I found a website in the state. I will ask them if they can send to sydney :-)
By the way, how's your DIY going? Managed to install the Lexus Ls 460 tip yet? Do you mind to upload a photo of it if you've done it?
Thank you

Thank you

[defconskylude]

Hi defconskylude,
I called Sydney Lexus already, but the don't sell only the exhaust tip. I found a website in the state. I will ask them if they can send to sydney :-)
By the way, how's your DIY going? Managed to install the Lexus Ls 460 tip yet? Do you mind to upload a photo of it if you've done it?
Thank you

Thank you

i had these installed a year ago
http://thefullpriceofferguys.com/lsmuff/000.jpg
http://thefullpriceofferguys.com/lsmuff/001.jpg
http://thefullpriceofferguys.com/lsmuff/002.jpg
http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/IMG_0019.jpg
http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/IMG_0855.JPG
http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/IMG_0853.JPG

[defconskylude]

hey defon, can the resonator be just disconnected rather than removed? (sorry, hopefully you have not narrated this option as i watched the video without sound)

it has to be removed. i talked a little bit.

[tonymulia]

i had these installed a year ago
http://thefullpriceofferguys.com/lsmuff/000.jpg
http://thefullpriceofferguys.com/lsmuff/001.jpg
http://thefullpriceofferguys.com/lsmuff/002.jpg
http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/IMG_0019.jpg
http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/IMG_0855.JPG
http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/IMG_0853.JPG
Thank you for the pictures.
If i am not mistaken, the bumper bar is original honda, right? Do you have a photo whis uses this exhaust tip on type s body kit?

[Rudy]

Defcon, I looked through your thread but couldn't find it, but what rims are those currently on there? They look really nice.

[euroRwannabe]

Here's a DIY video of me removing the intake resonator

Also towards the end you'll see me doing a fitment test on a type s front lip @ 7:45

took me about 10 minutes to do everything



omg! thanks defcon! might do some experimenting, reckon it's easy to re-install, just incase i gotta go into my Honda Dealer for my 10,000k service, and they see that the resonator's missing and they somehow charge me for a brand new one LOL!?

[euroRwannabe]

Ooh! What springs??...and I don't wanna sound like a douche but where are these photos?! :P Haha I'm keen to try taking that 'pollution' filter out hehe

i'm getting Tein S Tech Lowering Springs! just bought em officially, and they should be coming in around 3-4 days, will take photos of that for sure to show the drop ;)

as for my photos of the "pollution filter removal" haven't had time to, uni exams and work...

i'm pretty sure defcon's resonator removal is much more effective though, i just searched up some youtube vidoes of other cars removing intake resonator, and there's a a massive difference!

thanks again defcon

[defconskylude]

Thank you for the pictures.
If i am not mistaken, the bumper bar is original honda, right? Do you have a photo whis uses this exhaust tip on type s body kit?

yes its the OEM bumper. we just cut the bumper to fit the tips.

i havent installed my type s rear yet. its going to be awhile since i was planning to install and paint it myself.

[defconskylude]

Defcon, I looked through your thread but couldn't find it, but what rims are those currently on there? They look really nice.

they're Infiniti G35 coupe rims. 18x8 +30 offset 225/40/18

[defconskylude]

euroRwannabe,
yea man no problem. once i found out about that free mod, i had to do it. its really easy. makes it easier if you guys remove the bumper.

[gReY-oNe]

nice exhaust :)

[tonymulia]

Wow you can paint it your self :-)
I wished I got that skill hahaha
Thank you for Sharing defconsklude:-)

[euroRwannabe]

Ooh! What springs??...and I don't wanna sound like a douche but where are these photos?! :P Haha I'm keen to try taking that 'pollution' filter out hehe

well here they are:

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/IMG_0446.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/IMG_0445.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/IMG_0444.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/IMG_0443.jpg

this is what i noticed:
after taking it off and revving on Idle, much more deeper suction noise, sounds a little more aggressive.
I was suggested that i were to fill the left over hole with a bathroom plug, which i didn't have at the time, so i had to drive to bunnings with a hole in my intake!
Suction noise while driving was much more different than stock at around 3000 rps.
Here's the funny thing. I came to a stop at a red light, and the steering wheel started to shake, and my engine completely shut off, followed by two lights on the dashboard: "Oil" and "Battery" lights came on.
I SHIT MYSELF, I WAS STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A MAIN ROAD!
my friend who was with me at the time remained calm and told me to chuck my hazard lights on and pop my hood again, he ran to the front, shoved the block back in and told me to start it, fortunately it did..
I'm thinking that the ECU thought there was an oil leak or battery fail (hence the lights) which was forcing hot air into the intake (since i was driving with a hole in my intake), so it shut off automatically?
So i ended up getting the bathroom plug to replace the block, with the hole covered, didn't sound as deep as an open hole.

Overall conclusion: Not worth doing.

defcon's modification of removing the resonator looks much more effective for a cheap substitute for a loud intake.

[yungquan]

That's great. Thank you.
Hmm hopefully we can buy one here in Sydney :-)

Guys...earlier this year, i called up Lexus to enquire about the tip. they are $230 EACH!
thought it wasnt really worth the money and hence not going for it. But just a heads up to those that are thinking of doing this mod :)

[nesterjester]

Simon! That must have scared the sh*t outta ya! Like some of the brissie boys suggested I removed my intake resonator and it is loud as! I never had any problems with error lights etc. It is a cheap alternative to a short ram intake. And its quite loud 3000rpm and up. So I reckon u go for that option. It won't cost you a cent(unless you don't have the tools)

On another note with error lights; if anyone gets a ethrottle booster make sure you secure it well. I got lazy and had the box sitting on the platform just above the pedals and it rolled around and slipping out of it's connectors. Result; VSA light and check engine light. Once I pushed the connectors back in the lights were off.
Note for anyone who does the resonator removal then goes to cai. The cai is definately not as loud as short ram or with the resonator removed but you do feel the difference in acceleration in mid revs and high revs.

[nxn75u]

On another note with error lights; if anyone gets a ethrottle booster make sure you secure it well. I got lazy and had the box sitting on the platform just above the pedals and it rolled around and slipping out of it's connectors. Result; VSA light and check engine light. Once I pushed the connectors back in the lights were off.
Note for anyone who does the resonator removal then goes to cai. The cai is definately not as loud as short ram or with the resonator removed but you do feel the difference in acceleration in mid revs and high revs.

Wohoo cant wait to install mine this week... just finished with exams... But looking at the roads in Sydney these days are scary with all the huge puddles of water everywhere! make me want to install the short ram instead....

[ministig]

S if anyone gets a ethrottle booster make sure you secure it well..

hey, guys. wat brands of ethrottle boosters r u using? r they good for fuel consumptions as well ?

want one of those hood lift dampers for my cu2, don't seem to exist, there are plenty hood dampers for jazz and civic, not cu2, the closest one i can find on ebay is american 1st gen tsx ones, dont think they'll fit though. any ideas ?

[nesterjester]

hey, guys. wat brands of ethrottle boosters r u using? r they good for fuel consumptions as well ?

want one of those hood lift dampers for my cu2, don't seem to exist, there are plenty hood dampers for jazz and civic, not cu2, the closest one i can find on ebay is american 1st gen tsx ones, dont think they'll fit though. any ideas ?

Hey mate I'm using a buddyclub ethrottle and honestly don't drive much without it. In regards to fuel consumption I have my set on pretty high so I hit 3000rpms quickly but I havent notice any effects on fuel consumption. As with hood lift dampers I haven't seen any for our cu2s and I'm pretty sure the gen 1 tsx or cl9 wouldn't suit our cu2

[Kwangstuhhh]

Whoa...so much updates haha...I haven't been getting anything in my email for some reason :S...anyways I shall remove my resonator over the long uni holidays...last exam tomorrow!! WOOOOO!! Wish me luck yo :P

[euroRwannabe]

Whoa...so much updates haha...I haven't been getting anything in my email for some reason :S...anyways I shall remove my resonator over the long uni holidays...last exam tomorrow!! WOOOOO!! Wish me luck yo :P

TONY! haha same goes to me too mate, resonator removal FTW! haha.
springs just arrived at my door today, will install them next week most likely, so look out for photos :D

future mods after springs installed: fog lights (with H.I.D conversion), some sort of after market rims, then finally mugen replica lip kit and grill.

[Kwangstuhhh]

TONY! haha same goes to me too mate, resonator removal FTW! haha.
springs just arrived at my door today, will install them next week most likely, so look out for photos :D

future mods after springs installed: fog lights (with H.I.D conversion), some sort of after market rims, then finally mugen replica lip kit and grill.
Yewww!!! Haha...yeah at uni cramming right now :(...but can't wait to see the mods come together man!...Hopefully I have the time to organise the installation of the Mugen kit these holidays too :D

edit: I was considering springs but I'll probably won't get it...I have enough troubles getting up my gay driveway everyday I take the CU2 out haha

[euroRwannabe]

DUMPED!

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/IMG_0455.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/IMG_0456.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/IMG_0454.jpg

hasn't all settled in yet, i'll give it 3-4 days until it is. But loving the quality of the Tein S Tech.

EDIT:

been 2 days now, and noticed a massive settle in!
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/IMG_0459.jpg
was on my break at work with a coke bottle, so i thought, WHAT THE HELL haha!

[yungquan]

DUMPED!

hasn't all settled in yet, i'll give it 3-4 days until it is. But loving the quality of the Tein S Tech.

NOICE!!!....looks like it has similar amount of drop with the Eibach Pro-Kit

[euroRwannabe]

NOICE!!!....looks like it has similar amount of drop with the Eibach Pro-Kit

haha thanks man,
i was driving back from suspension city today, and i saw a white CU2 with roof racks and thought it would've been you, but looked at the wheels and it didn't match your sexy ones. so didn't toot haha!

[yungquan]

haha thanks man,
i was driving back from suspension city today, and i saw a white CU2 with roof racks and thought it would've been you, but looked at the wheels and it didn't match your sexy ones. so didn't toot haha!

Lol...i took off my roof racks last night...decided i've had enough of "Not washing the roof". Its a big pain to wash the roof with those roof racks on man~:( so im rackless now :p

[Kwangstuhhh]

DUMPED!

hasn't all settled in yet, i'll give it 3-4 days until it is. But loving the quality of the Tein S Tech.
Fully shick bru!!!

[MR_LATE]

DUMPED!


hasn't all settled in yet, i'll give it 3-4 days until it is. But loving the quality of the Tein S Tech.

looking good

[euroRwannabe]

Fully shick bru!!!

Haha thanks Tony.

[euroRwannabe]

looking good

Thanks mr. Late! Woooooooo!

[MR_LATE]

OFF TOPIC:
quick question,,
when u guys see other cu2, how do u feel?
i always seem to find myself smiling and asking, "does my car look that goooood?!"

[TMW]

New to this forum/thread.
Question: does Honda warranty/insurance cover the replica bodykit if I put them on my cu2? These bobykits should be like extra accessories to the car, right?

[Blue Euro]

OFF TOPIC:
quick question,,
when u guys see other cu2, how do u feel?
i always seem to find myself smiling and asking, "does my car look that goooood?!"

Yeah, especially if its the same colour as mine

[nesterjester]

nice simon!! looks good bro! bet your thinking to yourself how did I ever get around without them! hahahha

had to get on the 100th page of our thread! great milestone guys hopefully we can get it to 200!!!!

[Lemonhead]

yes 100 pages, well doen people!!
I have just dropped my Euro with the Eibach Pro-spring, but noted a fair bit of 'in-toeing' with the rear wheels after. Did you guys noted that after dropping your cars?
i have booked in for an alignment tomorrow as I may wear out those new 19" tyres if i don't do anything about it.

[yungquan]

I have just dropped my Euro with the Eibach Pro-spring, but noted a fair bit of 'in-toeing' with the rear wheels after. Did you guys noted that after dropping your cars?


yeah i have the same problem too...and the HIDs appear to be already on their limit...so my beam length has shortened slightly..:(

just have to add more weight in the boot (e.g. sound system?) lol

[euroRwannabe]

yes 100 pages, well doen people!!
I have just dropped my Euro with the Eibach Pro-spring, but noted a fair bit of 'in-toeing' with the rear wheels after. Did you guys noted that after dropping your cars?
i have booked in for an alignment tomorrow as I may wear out those new 19" tyres if i don't do anything about it.

yeah, after suspension city installed my tein's, they said that my rear wheels will be on a negative camber, in my opinion, it looks pretty cool, kind of like i'm running on a camber kit on a certain degree haha, but when driving on the freeway i noticed the alignment was pretty off! so pretty dangerous! they said to me drive 100-200km's so the springs settle in and then book in for alignment.

oh and HAPPY 100 Page Anniversary CU2 Modders.

[euroRwannabe]

nice simon!! looks good bro! bet your thinking to yourself how did I ever get around without them! hahahha

had to get on the 100th page of our thread! great milestone guys hopefully we can get it to 200!!!!

thanks andrew!

haha yeah, so true, feels like those springs were made for the car haha! love riding low!

and definately a great milestone, congratulations everyone!


OFF TOPIC:
quick question,,
when u guys see other cu2, how do u feel?
i always seem to find myself smiling and asking, "does my car look that goooood?!"

now that my car's lowered, i look at stocky CU2's and measure their side mirrors with mine to see how low my car actually is, and their reaction when they see the space between my tyres and the fenders compared to theirs is hilarious, not boasting or anything, but the feeling is great when i see another CU2.

[Lemonhead]

i look at stocky CU2's and measure their side mirrors with mine to see how low my car actually is, and their reaction when they see the space between my tyres and the fenders compared to theirs is hilarious, not boasting or anything, but the feeling is great when i see another CU2.

HeHeHeHe... guilty. me too ;););)

[tony1234]

yes 100 pages, well doen people!!
I have just dropped my Euro with the Eibach Pro-spring, but noted a fair bit of 'in-toeing' with the rear wheels after. Did you guys noted that after dropping your cars?
i have booked in for an alignment tomorrow as I may wear out those new 19" tyres if i don't do anything about it.

You"ll most likely need a rear camber kit.If CU2 is like CL9 there is no adjustment for rear camber.

[Kwangstuhhh]

HeHeHeHe... guilty. me too ;););)

Guilty as charged, me 3 LOL...Happy 100th page milestone everyone :). Seeing I'm on holidays now I can start doing stuff to my car!! Woooo!! First step...removing the resonator (hopefully this weekend) :P...See how that goes then onto organising my mugen kit :)...

I'm also considering getting the Mugen Replica Grill off Paul now, what do you guys think?? I'll probably won't be getting rims for my CU2...too far of a stretch, especially when I want to upgrade in a few years time :P

Cheers!
Tony

[euroRwannabe]

Guilty as charged, me 3 LOL...Happy 100th page milestone everyone :). Seeing I'm on holidays now I can start doing stuff to my car!! Woooo!! First step...removing the resonator (hopefully this weekend) :P...See how that goes then onto organising my mugen kit :)...

I'm also considering getting the Mugen Replica Grill off Paul now, what do you guys think?? I'll probably won't be getting rims for my CU2...too far of a stretch, especially when I want to upgrade in a few years time :P

Cheers!
Tony

hmm at replica grill, i'm thinking of getting the REAL mugen grill just for the Mugen emblem haha!
i'll hopefully remove my resonator by end of this week too :D

as for rims, getting these (http://www.ttf.com.au/content/wheels/brands-and-styles/zion?brand=GMAX) as a christmas present off the parents!

[Kwangstuhhh]

hmm at replica grill, i'm thinking of getting the REAL mugen grill just for the Mugen emblem haha!
i'll hopefully remove my resonator by end of this week too :D

as for rims, getting these (http://www.ttf.com.au/content/wheels/brands-and-styles/zion?brand=GMAX) as a christmas present off the parents!

Oh nice! Rims aren't bad lookin' :P...I was thinking of going for some Wedsports coz my mate had it on his FD2 (before he wrote it off lol). They were really nice looking BBS replicas! I wish my parents showered with me such nice presents :P

As for the grill - I can't find the grill on JDM concept (unless I'm blind lol). Tried eBay too, couldn't find it! I was just planning to get a replica mugen grill + the mugen badge/emblem :3

[euroRwannabe]

Oh nice! Rims aren't bad lookin' :P...I was thinking of going for some Wedsports coz my mate had it on his FD2 (before he wrote it off lol). They were really nice looking BBS replicas! I wish my parents showered with me such nice presents :P

As for the grill - I can't find the grill on JDM concept (unless I'm blind lol). Tried eBay too, couldn't find it! I was just planning to get a replica mugen grill + the mugen badge/emblem :3

haha, nah, parent's promised me a christmas present since last year, so they decided to make up for it for buying rims for me LOL, not lucky haha.
I LOVE BBS Rims, so JDM *drools. and for you to find a rare cheap replica of em is freaken lucky as!

here's the grill:
http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/jdm-image/product526.png

it's under the bodykits section of JDM Concept

[Lemonhead]

as for rims, getting these (http://www.ttf.com.au/content/wheels/brands-and-styles/zion?brand=GMAX) as a christmas present off the parents!

hey, good choice on these rims!! i was looking at the same rims a while back, reminds me a bit of the AMG feel. Have you checked for size? cos last time i called up the supplier for these.. he did not have any 19' in stock and never got back to me to let me order them.. hope you have better luck!! great x.mas pressie.

this was my other choice.. a bit on the wild side, quite popular in JP

[Kwangstuhhh]

haha, nah, parent's promised me a christmas present since last year, so they decided to make up for it for buying rims for me LOL, not lucky haha.
I LOVE BBS Rims, so JDM *drools. and for you to find a rare cheap replica of em is freaken lucky as!

here's the grill:
http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/jdm-image/product526.png

it's under the bodykits section of JDM Concept
Oh cheers! Yeh I remember I've seen it on their site...$540 for just the grill is a bit of a stretch though haha (I'm trying to save as much as I can :P)...See what happens neway.

As for the BBS replicas, they were still 2.2k shipped from HK :S Not tooo bad but still pretty exxy for replicas if you ask me :P

[euroRwannabe]

hey, good choice on these rims!! i was looking at the same rims a while back, reminds me a bit of the AMG feel. Have you checked for size? cos last time i called up the supplier for these.. he did not have any 19' in stock and never got back to me to let me order them.. hope you have better luck!! great x.mas pressie.

this was my other choice.. a bit on the wild side, quite popular in JP

yeah those are abit on the wildside arn't they?
not really into the multispokes style though, I LOVE MY 5 spoke whereas the girlfriend loves "split spokes", so i thought i get abit of both 5 spokes that are split haha!
havent checked for sizes yet, heading to the tyrefactory tomorrow for a quick quote on 19's, see how i go. :D


Oh cheers! Yeh I remember I've seen it on their site...$540 for just the grill is a bit of a stretch though haha (I'm trying to save as much as I can :P)...See what happens neway.

As for the BBS replicas, they were still 2.2k shipped from HK :S Not tooo bad but still pretty exxy for replicas if you ask me :P

yeah i remember someone on this thread saying it is a tad of a stretch for a piece of plastic haha,

PWOAH! 2.2k for replicas, that is pretty exxy, imagine genuine! ah well, can't wait to see them Tony :D

[sanyuh]

My CU2 has got a new bumper....

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/4638/dsc0013j0.jpg

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/4950/dsc0006s0.jpg

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/3825/dsc0006az.jpg

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/599/dsc0011bv0.jpg

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/1368/dsc0005pp.jpg

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/1334/dsc0009ej.jpg

[yungquan]

my cu2 has got a new bumper....



wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like!!!!

[Tekkenforce]

fk thats hot!

[euroRwannabe]

My CU2 has got a new bumper....

sanyuh, since your from melbourne, i really wanna see you on the streets one day, that is so ****en nice, it's like orgasm straight to the eyes!
**** it's so nice!

probably the first "TYPE R Accord Euro" in the world LOL! sooo original, so JDM, so perfect...

very nice job, and what bonnet is that?

[Lemonhead]

My CU2 has got a new bumper....

AA+++
and in blue, not many, will stand out very well
well done
are those the Mugen Wheels too?

[denot]

dat is madddd!!!

[sanyuh]

Thank you, EuroRwannade. We will meet each other in one day. I just bought hood scoop pair on eBay and stuck on the bonnet.

[sanyuh]

sanyuh, since your from melbourne, i really wanna see you on the streets one day, that is so ****en nice, it's like orgasm straight to the eyes!
**** it's so nice!

probably the first "TYPE R Accord Euro" in the world LOL! sooo original, so JDM, so perfect...

very nice job, and what bonnet is that?


Thank you, EuroRwannade. We will meet each other in one day. I just bought hood scoop pair on eBay and stuck on the bonnet.

[sanyuh]

AA+++
and in blue, not many, will stand out very well
well done
are those the Mugen Wheels too?

Yes, they are Mugen wheels.

[Golf_R]

My CU2 has got a new bumper....

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/4638/dsc0013j0.jpg

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/4950/dsc0006s0.jpg

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/3825/dsc0006az.jpg

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/599/dsc0011bv0.jpg

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/1368/dsc0005pp.jpg

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/1334/dsc0009ej.jpg





he must be your brother in china from another mother =.="
http://www.tsxclub.com/forums/688504-post1.html

so jealous...

[MR_LATE]

My CU2 has got a new bumper....

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/4638/dsc0013j0.jpg

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/4950/dsc0006s0.jpg

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/3825/dsc0006az.jpg

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/599/dsc0011bv0.jpg

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/1368/dsc0005pp.jpg

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/1334/dsc0009ej.jpg

WOW!!!WOW!!! WOW ok u live anywhere near sunshine or craigieburn?!?!!?!?!?!?
so effin nice man!!!

[MR_LATE]

sanyuh,, if i was in the right lane, and saw u pulling up,, I WOULD MOVE AAALLL THE WAY TO THE LOSER LANE without a second thought! thats how much i respect yah and yah euro! :D

[defconskylude]

http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/IMG_0024b.jpg
http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/IMG_0024a.jpg

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?142803-CU2-Cleared-out-headlights-and-yellow-tinted-DRL-housing

[Kwangstuhhh]

My CU2 has got a new bumper....

*jaw drops* THAT'S SO HOT!!!

Full Geniune Kit??? How much did that set you back altogether mate??? :O

[yungquan]

Does anyone know if the OEM Modulo rear bar will fit with stock mounting or some modifications has to be done to get it fitted to the car?
and if they come with sensor holes pre-drilled?

reversed into a short metal rod jutting out of the kerb today and scratched my bar...Time for a modulo bar instead! :D

[Kwangstuhhh]

Does anyone know if the OEM Modulo rear bar will fit with stock mounting or some modifications has to be done to get it fitted to the car?
and if they come with sensor holes pre-drilled?

reversed into a short metal rod jutting out of the kerb today and scratched my bar...Time for a modulo bar instead! :D

As far as I know they should fit with the stock mounting, coz it's just a cu2 bumper with a "modified" look :P. Not too sure though. As for the sensor holes -> probably best to ask the dealer to throw it in and drill it in for you coz I've heard getting the drill bit for the sensors isn't cheap.

I'm also planning to replace my rear bar/get it fully repaired...haven't been bothered going back to the guy who touched it up (and did an extremely poor job). How much was your quote for a modulo bar? I don't mind getting that instead of the Mugen rear (as they're quite similar I think)

[yungquan]

As far as I know they should fit with the stock mounting, coz it's just a cu2 bumper with a "modified" look :P. Not too sure though. As for the sensor holes -> probably best to ask the dealer to throw it in and drill it in for you coz I've heard getting the drill bit for the sensors isn't cheap.

I'm also planning to replace my rear bar/get it fully repaired...haven't been bothered going back to the guy who touched it up (and did an extremely poor job). How much was your quote for a modulo bar? I don't mind getting that instead of the Mugen rear (as they're quite similar I think)

yea...might need to get them to drill the holes..coz they should have the template in hand to do a perfect line instead of me trying to get a proper position by guessing! HAHA

got quoted $817 + 10% GST for the bar...painted as well. i think it can be a DIY install.. :D
dont know if they will take the old bar as trade in!
AHHAAH...damn man! freaking scratch costs me alot today ! grrrrr....thats the disadvantage for being anal with a perfect paint! :(
its actually not that bad but i will be having nightmares if its not fixed

as for comparison with Mugen lip kit, i think the modulo looks fatter...and it blends really well witht he Mugen front bar... (NOT THE LIP KIT)

the front bar will be next purchase...prolly in a few dinasour years time :(

[Kwangstuhhh]

yea...might need to get them to drill the holes..coz they should have the template in hand to do a perfect line instead of me trying to get a proper position by guessing! HAHA

got quoted $817 + 10% GST for the bar...painted as well. i think it can be a DIY install.. :D
dont know if they will take the old bar as trade in!
AHHAAH...damn man! freaking scratch costs me alot today ! grrrrr....thats the disadvantage for being anal with a perfect paint! :(
its actually not that bad but i will be having nightmares if its not fixed

as for comparison with Mugen lip kit, i think the modulo looks fatter...and it blends really well witht he Mugen front bar... (NOT THE LIP KIT)

the front bar will be next purchase...prolly in a few dinasour years time :(
Hahaha!! yeah mate I know that exact same feeling, it was worse for me coz all 3 incidents were hit and runs...damn dodgy car parks...I'm also a bit anal when it comes to perfection, I was spewin' for a few days after the first one...then again for the next 2 damages lol >_<

$817 isn't too bad! Trading in the old bar wouldn't be a bad idea, I'll ask my dealer too if I do end up going with the modulo bar :P. I reckon it will look good with the Mugen lip front (the one in my avatar pic), as it's a bit more aggressive looking than the front bar.

[yungquan]

I really like how the Mugen bar has that horizontal "wing" piece across the bottom of the bar...
and the corners are jutting out a little making it look square'ish...and the Modulo has the same thing as well making them a match made in heaven..

i think Sanyuh has similar set up... Modulo rear, Mugen Front

[Kwangstuhhh]

I really like how the Mugen bar has that horizontal "wing" piece across the bottom of the bar...
and the corners are jutting out a little making it look square'ish...and the Modulo has the same thing as well making them a match made in heaven..

i think Sanyuh has similar set up... Modulo rear, Mugen Front

You have a point, but the Mugen kit pieces are totally out of my price range :(

[euroRwannabe]

You have a point, but the Mugen kit pieces are totally out of my price range :(

some goes for me tony *cries.

[Kwangstuhhh]

some goes for me tony *cries.
there there. there there :P

[furythree]

Thank you, EuroRwannade. We will meet each other in one day. I just bought hood scoop pair on eBay and stuck on the bonnet.

Oh my effin god! THat looks so hot!

can u give me the ebay link for the the hood scoop

also, where did u get the red Honda badge? been looking for one that fits

How much did the rims cost you? where are u sourcing ur stuff from? and what springs are u using to lower ur car?


in Otherrrrr news. my mugen+type S lip kit finally arrived (bout fkn time!)
i need to find a place to install it and paint it. Anybody know anywhere in sydney that does it for cheaaaapppp? i dont really care about paint matching cause i actually reckon different shades wud make it stand out, since my car is grey. My mechanic friend kinda bailed on me last minute

*edit*
actually reading back a few pages, i noticed u guys talking about springs. Which ones do you guys reccommend and which are the cheapest? I dont get what the deal is with the camber business? why is a wheel realignment neccessary? sounds troublesome, i thought springs were a simple business.

[Kwangstuhhh]

How much did the rims cost you? where are u sourcing ur stuff from? and what springs are u using to lower ur car?

in Otherrrrr news. my mugen+type S lip kit finally arrived (bout fkn time!)
i need to find a place to install it and paint it. Anybody know anywhere in sydney that does it for cheaaaapppp? i dont really care about paint matching cause i actually reckon different shades wud make it stand out, since my car is grey. My mechanic friend kinda bailed on me last minute

*edit*
actually reading back a few pages, i noticed u guys talking about springs. Which ones do you guys reccommend and which are the cheapest? I dont get what the deal is with the camber business? why is a wheel realignment neccessary? sounds troublesome, i thought springs were a simple business.
sanyah: I would also like to know where you're sourcing from (if you don't mind :P).

About friggin time fury! Geez, it's been what? 3 months+??

As for the springs: there has been a range of different types of springs that have been used by fellow CU2 drivers. Here are the price comparisons for the 4 brands that are most common for CU2s (ordered by price via eBay):

TEIN: $320.31 USD - about $334.43 AUD (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TEIN-Lowering-Springs-Acura-TSX-09-10-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27b617add9QQitemZ17055 8729689QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries) (inc. Express Shipping)
Eibach: $332.30USD - about $346.95AUD (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EIBACH-LOWERING-SPRINGS-PRO-KIT-09-11-Acura-TSX-2-4L-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4cf35c0f19QQitemZ33050 0411161QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries)(inc. Priority Shipping - whatever that is)
SKUNK2: $341.99USD - about $357.06AUD (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Skunk2-Pro-Series-Valve-Spring-Set-K20-K24-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem588ac70b9aQQitemZ38028 5422490) (inc. Standard Shipping)
H&R: $396.05USD - about $413.50AUD (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/H-R-Sport-Springs-09-10-Acura-TSX-4-Cylinder-/180592832310?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a0c2bef36#shId) (inc. Priority Shipping )

Note: Please correct me if I'm wrong!

I'm not exactly sure what the difference in the brands are though, haven't read into springs that much myself. Hope this helps!

[Lemonhead]

sanyah: I

TEIN: $320.31 USD - about $334.43 AUD (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TEIN-Lowering-Springs-Acura-TSX-09-10-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27b617add9QQitemZ17055 8729689QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries) (inc. Express Shipping)
Eibach: $332.30USD - about $346.95AUD (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EIBACH-LOWERING-SPRINGS-PRO-KIT-09-11-Acura-TSX-2-4L-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4cf35c0f19QQitemZ33050 0411161QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries)(inc. Priority Shipping - whatever that is)
SKUNK2: $341.99USD - about $357.06AUD (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Skunk2-Pro-Series-Valve-Spring-Set-K20-K24-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem588ac70b9aQQitemZ38028 5422490) (inc. Standard Shipping)
H&R: $396.05USD - about $413.50AUD (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/H-R-Sport-Springs-09-10-Acura-TSX-4-Cylinder-/180592832310?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a0c2bef36#shId) (inc. Priority Shipping )


very informative Kwang, thanks!
does anyone know what are the difference in measurement of the actual drops with these springs?
I remember seeing it somewhere in this thread before, but can;t find it now.

still getting over how nice that full Mugen Kit was on the blue CU

[furythree]

sanyah: I would also like to know where you're sourcing fromI've been meaning to find the Mugen Wing for CU2 but I haven't found it anywhere online (ebay/jdmconcept/jdmyard). Any idea how much the NR Set rims are from your source?

About friggin time fury! Geez, it's been what? 3 months+??

As for the springs: there has been a range of different types of springs that have been used by fellow CU2 drivers. Here are the price comparisons for the 4 brands that are most common for CU2s (ordered by price via eBay):

TEIN: $320.31 USD - about $334.43 AUD (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TEIN-Lowering-Springs-Acura-TSX-09-10-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27b617add9QQitemZ17055 8729689QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries) (inc. Express Shipping)
Eibach: $332.30USD - about $346.95AUD (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EIBACH-LOWERING-SPRINGS-PRO-KIT-09-11-Acura-TSX-2-4L-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4cf35c0f19QQitemZ33050 0411161QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries)(inc. Priority Shipping - whatever that is)
SKUNK2: $341.99USD - about $357.06AUD (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Skunk2-Pro-Series-Valve-Spring-Set-K20-K24-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem588ac70b9aQQitemZ38028 5422490) (inc. Standard Shipping)
H&R: $396.05USD - about $413.50AUD (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/H-R-Sport-Springs-09-10-Acura-TSX-4-Cylinder-/180592832310?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a0c2bef36#shId) (inc. Priority Shipping )

Note: Please correct me if I'm wrong!

I'm not exactly sure what the difference in the brands are though, haven't read into springs that much myself. Hope this helps!

so tein and eibach are they the same drop?

what was the issue u guys had with springs which required wheel realignment?

and SANYUH REPPLYYYYYYYYYY, i want to get those hood scoops

Also, I remembered that Sanyuh had the mugen grill originally didnt you? if u got the mugen front bumper, ud have to take off the mugen grill...which means its lying around somewhere not being put to good use right? or have i confused it with someone else :P

[Lemonhead]

fury:

my experience is with Eibach pro-kit, once the car is lowered, likely due to the set up and geometry of the suspension, the rear wheels ended up with a negative camber and with a slight in-toeing. The front wheels also had a minor in-toeing issue, but i think that was probably from the driving beforehand :)

hard for me to explain what the actual difference are, maybe try google.. hehe

i think the negative camber is not too bad as most race cars have that set up for better grip especially during cornering. However, your tyres will wear out much quicker on the inside and will not last as long.
Intoeing, from what I was told, is a disaster, as that will really make the car unsteady and damage the tyres, so worthwhile aligning your wheels again after running in those newly installed springs.

once i had the car aligned after the springs were in, the car definitely drive much smoother.

guys, please correct me if there is something wrong in what i said.

[euroRwannabe]

sanyah: I would also like to know where you're sourcing fromI've been meaning to find the Mugen Wing for CU2 but I haven't found it anywhere online (ebay/jdmconcept/jdmyard). Any idea how much the NR Set rims are from your source?!

Mugen Wing is here:
http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/jdm-image/product662.png

with that price range, it would only be on my ride in my dreams :(

[yungquan]

fury:

my experience is with Eibach pro-kit, once the car is lowered, likely due to the set up and geometry of the suspension, the rear wheels ended up with a negative camber and with a slight in-toeing. The front wheels also had a minor in-toeing issue, but i think that was probably from the driving beforehand :)

hard for me to explain what the actual difference are, maybe try google.. hehe

i think the negative camber is not too bad as most race cars have that set up for better grip especially during cornering. However, your tyres will wear out much quicker on the inside and will not last as long.
Intoeing, from what I was told, is a disaster, as that will really make the car unsteady and damage the tyres, so worthwhile aligning your wheels again after running in those newly installed springs.

once i had the car aligned after the springs were in, the car definitely drive much smoother.

guys, please correct me if there is something wrong in what i said.

Just to add on to your negative camber, Readings from my alignment done after the pro-kit installation is -2.5 degrees camber at the rear
front has 0 camber

[Kwangstuhhh]

Mugen Wing is here:

with that price range, it would only be on my ride in my dreams :(
Oh god how did I miss that...and blardy oath that's not cheap is it!!! D:...if it was a couple hundred it might've let it slide but $1.4k?!


very informative Kwang, thanks!
does anyone know what are the difference in measurement of the actual drops with these springs?
I remember seeing it somewhere in this thread before, but can;t find it now.

still getting over how nice that full Mugen Kit was on the blue CU
No worries mate.


fury:

my experience is with Eibach pro-kit, once the car is lowered, likely due to the set up and geometry of the suspension, the rear wheels ended up with a negative camber and with a slight in-toeing. The front wheels also had a minor in-toeing issue, but i think that was probably from the driving beforehand :)

hard for me to explain what the actual difference are, maybe try google.. hehe

i think the negative camber is not too bad as most race cars have that set up for better grip especially during cornering. However, your tyres will wear out much quicker on the inside and will not last as long.
Intoeing, from what I was told, is a disaster, as that will really make the car unsteady and damage the tyres, so worthwhile aligning your wheels again after running in those newly installed springs.

once i had the car aligned after the springs were in, the car definitely drive much smoother.

guys, please correct me if there is something wrong in what i said.
Cheers for the info -> so you're running Eibach springs?...Does anyone know the exact differences between the 4 sets of springs? It'll be awesome if someone does a comparison! :P

[furythree]

Oh god how did I miss that...and blardy oath that's not cheap is it!!! D:...if it was a couple hundred it might've let it slide but $1.4k?!


Cheers for the info -> so you're running Eibach springs?...Does anyone know the exact differences between the 4 sets of springs? It'll be awesome if someone does a comparison! :P

+1 to that! i too would like a comparison
And i swear i remember seeing the mugen wing for around $500, no idea where 1.4k came from


Lemonhead, how much does realignment usually cost? if i understood you correctly, you need realignment because the wheels essentially sit at an angle because the springs lower the car at the back thus pushing downwards on the inside. so from behind you car looks like this:

/---\ instead of |---|

is that correct? (yes the vertical lines are the wheels and the dashes are the bottom lip of ur car)

and by 0 camber, do you mean the front wheels had no issue?

either way, i need to have my bloody kit installed first to see if i need to lower it.

No body has any idea of where i can find cheap kit install+paint in sydney?

[yungquan]

regardless of alignment or not, the rear camber will can not be adjusted back to 0 degrees UNLESS you purchase a camber kit to correct the camber. there's just not enough allowance from the stock set up for us to bring the camber back to 0.

Thats the issue im having at the moment as well. but 2.5 degrees is still not too bad if ou dont drive 300kms a day everyday. Whats actually really killing the tyres is the toe in/toe out of the wheel. :)
hope this helps

[Lemonhead]

/---\ instead of |---|

is that correct? (yes the vertical lines are the wheels and the dashes are the bottom lip of ur car)

and by 0 camber, do you mean the front wheels had no issue?


yes, why didn't i think of using symbols...
yes a negative camber in the real wheels is like you diagram, looking from behind the car /----\
in-toeing of the rear is also like the diagram but looking from above the car /----\
the front wheels had little changes , sounds like yungquan had similar findings with his car

got a 4 wheel alignment for $65 at Bob Jane, took a bit longer than usual due to new springs.. they said.
but make you you don;t rush off to align the wheels too quickly after installation of the new springs, as the springs need time to settle in, maybe around 100-200km? at least, and yes during that time the wheels are not going to be wearing so good, but well, cannot get the best of both worlds.

YES.. i would love to see a compariosn btw the different springs too, liek to knwo what the difference in drops are.

for Eibach Pro-Kit springs, the listed drop is 1.6inch front and 1.4inch rear

[roony]

Hey guys, hope you dont minde a cl9 guy posting :P. My car is lowered, and also has a negative camber in the real wheels, front is fine. I remember I took it once to pedders to ask them bout a camber kit, they said from memory around 1200-1400$ for the kit.

I then figured, well if the tyres did wear out quicker, by not installing the kit at least I could buy a new set of tyres with the money I save. That was my logic anyway. So far done 10,000km on the new tyres I put in, gonna rotate them and see how they are. On a weekly basis I only drive around on avg 50 or so km (damn u cbd parking). Cheers

[euroRwannabe]

Cheers for the info -> so you're running Eibach springs?...Does anyone know the exact differences between the 4 sets of springs? It'll be awesome if someone does a comparison! :P

TONY! i'd thought i'd give a good friend a hand so here's a little comparison between TEIN, EIBACH and H&R i put together.
Hope it helps for everyone.

Note: I'm not sure if H&R is accurate, gotta have to ask mr. Nesterjester haha.

Eibachs:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/EIBACH.jpg
Tein:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/TEIN.jpg
H&R:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l175/aznvi/HR.jpg

:D

[Kwangstuhhh]

TONY! i'd thought i'd give a good friend a hand so here's a little comparison between TEIN, EIBACH and H&R i put together.
Hope it helps for everyone.

Note: I'm not sure if H&R is accurate, gotta have to ask mr. Nesterjester haha.

:D
Aww mate thanks heaps ay. I would rep you but I already did a while ago haha...they won't let me do it again! :P Anyways so the difference is just the drop height ay...I don't know if I want to get them, after hearing all about the camber kit n stuff...sounds like such a hassle and lots of $$...:P...sigh I wish money grew on trees :(

[Lemonhead]

euroRwannabe -
champ, thanks

[euroRwannabe]

euroRwannabe -
champ, thanks

haha no worries Gavin, happy to help.


Aww mate thanks heaps ay. I would rep you but I already did a while ago haha...they won't let me do it again! :P Anyways so the difference is just the drop height ay...I don't know if I want to get them, after hearing all about the camber kit n stuff...sounds like such a hassle and lots of $$...:P...sigh I wish money grew on trees :(

*sigh, i wish money grew on trees too!

with my springs, after getting them installed i also faced the negative camber issue on the rear wheels, they said get it alligned after 200k's of driving on the fresh new springs so they can settle in and it should run smooth again once it's all aligned. i still haven't booked in an alignment yet! and i've done over 600K's of driving! my friends however like the look of the negative camber degree on the rear wheels! haha!