NEW: Overseas Acura CSX!

[chrishood]

Hey everyone! :wave:

I have been searching online for a car forum dedicated to the Civic FD's with an English speaking community and I have found it finally! I thought I'd introduce myself to you all as I am new. My name is Chris, I'm from Toronto, Ontario Canada and I drive a 2006 model Acura CSX (FD5). Had the car brand new from the start and every single mod done to the car was done at home in my garage!

Modifications to date:
MUGEN Front Lip
MUGEN Sideskirts
MUGEN RR Rear Lip w/ 43 LED Brake Light
MUGEN Window Visors
OEM Rear Spoiler
OEM 20k HID Fogs
8K HID Headlights
VOLK RE30 Formula Edition 17x8+38 w/ Falken RT615 (225/45/17)
T1R Crankpulley
Custom SRI with K&N Air Filter
Custom 2.25 inch piping (Resonator and Mid-pipe delete) on stock muffler so I don't get hassled by the police

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/IMG00014-20100721-0559.jpg
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/IMG00128-20100903-0644.jpg
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/IMG00063-20100803-2024.jpg
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/IMG00056-20100803-2021.jpg
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/IMG00066-20100803-2025.jpg
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/IMG00028-20100727-0917.jpg

Last year with TE37 17x7.5+48 (soft sizing i know)

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/DSC05658.jpg

Modifications for Spring 2011:
Wilwood BBK - In my room
White TE37 17x9 +22/28 - In my room
MUGEN RR Front Bumper - In the basement
Buddyclub N+ Coilovers - On back order

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/IMG00331-20101109-1749.jpg
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/RRfurniture.jpg

UPDATE:

So a few days ago, I woke up to a stranger at my door.. It was the UPS man with my new Rotas :)

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/IMG00300-20101109-1257.jpg

Hmmmm... seems like I got the wrong rims...

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/IMG00305-20101109-1408.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/IMG00306-20101109-1409.jpg

Woah, authentication cards..? Rota sure does have a lot of verifications on their wheels :thumbsup:

Anywho, time to give them a bath because two were BNIB but the other two were slightly used

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/IMG00302-20101109-1329.jpg

Mmmmmm... All wet ;)

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/IMG00308-20101109-1428.jpg

Time to let the sun do some work and dry them up :cool:

ON TO THE TEST FITTING:

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/DSC00124.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/DSC00144.jpg

+28 vs +22 in the Rear

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/DSC00152.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/DSC00128.jpg

+28 vs +22 in the Front

I'm currently thinking of putting the +22 in the front and +28 in the back for functionality. What are your suggestions? Go with FORM or FUNCTION?

FORM

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/DSC00155.jpg

FUNCTION

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/DSC00137.jpg

[curtis265]

From Canada eh? Welcome to Ozhonda. You'd be better off taking a quick look at 8thcivic too.

The car loooks good man!

my instinct tells me you shouldn't have any problems with stock suspension, but you never know..

take a look here:http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?130699-FD-FN2-EP3-Wheel-Setup-Guide

[chrishood]

Thank you for the welcome Curtis!

I've been a member on 8thcivic since back in 2008, but these guys are all up in the HELLAFLUSH scene, I would get flammed for being a 4x4 :(

Thanks for the link, I've already looked through it but no one has the same fitment question as I, however I did post it up as a question for the pros :)

[curtis265]

Fair enough mr 4x4 driver :P

[chrishood]

I don't blame them though, lower does look better!

While I was finished loading some stuff up for my mom, I had to snap a photo of my rear.. it looks a billion times better!

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/IMG00239-20101014-1614.jpg
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/IMG00238-20101014-1614.jpg

[vlixcool]

welcome to ozhonda mate.nice ride man, more info on BBK ? :D

[curtis265]

howcome you're not lowered anyway?

Still want praticality?

[chrishood]

welcome to ozhonda mate.nice ride man, more info on BBK ? :D

Thanks Vlix

I got these BBK with upgraded SS lines (mandatory on our cars) on sale from CorsportUSA, with duties and shipping it totaled up to $800CDN to my door.

Wilwood Forged Dynalite Front Brake Kit:
Forged billet Dynalite calipers, oversized rotors, and high performance Wilwood brake pads deliver big brake stopping power with high-tech style for front wheel drive sport compacts. These kits are the perfect compliment to wheel, tire, and suspension upgrades. Options for caliper finish and rotor design make it simple to match the brake response and style preferences on all types of daily drivers, race vehicles, and ultra-styled show machines. Each kit is engineered specific for each vehicle. They are fully compatible with OE master cylinder output while retaining the full factory ABS functions.

Kit Details

* 4 Piston Calipers
* 12.19 Inch SRP Drilled Performance Rotors
* Minimum Wheel Diameter: 16 Inches

Lucky you, the sale is still going on, however I don't know if they offer shipping to Australia or not.

http://www.corsportusa.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1_47&products_id=6275



howcome you're not lowered anyway?

Still want praticality?

Curtis: I'm not lowered yet because my dad uses my car sometimes and I don't think he would like to drive a lowered car. However, he is getting a new car this summer, hence why coilovers are on my shopping list for the 2011 season :D I'm probably going to lower it 1.5-1.75 in the rear and 1.25-1.5 in the front max

[ej20i]

nice car, the only thing i would dis agree wit you is the massive RAYS sticker up front but hey, u got the RR coming anyway!

[chrishood]

nice car, the only thing i would dis agree wit you is the massive RAYS sticker up front but hey, u got the RR coming anyway!

Thanks man! I knew someone would bring that up sooner or later but theres a story behind why I have it. Last year me and my friend got into an accident (both at fault) and my funds were tied. I had my eyes set on these RE30's (brand new at the time) which were on sale for the deal of the century! So I chose to get that + a cheap quick fix knowing that I would get a new replacement bumper in the near future. Without the sticker, there would be hella scratches but next year when the RR goes on, the only thing that might take its place to match the BBS is one of these fold-down in gold.

http://gallery.gtmotoring.com/d/4200-4/yellow-hook-med.jpg

[aero]

very nice car man! those bbs lms will look awesome! btw, would u consider selling ur acura badges to me once u get ur rr kit on? :p

[chrishood]

very nice car man! those bbs lms will look awesome! btw, would u consider selling ur acura badges to me once u get ur rr kit on? :p

Thanks man, sure thing if your willing to wait until april-mayish

[xenonkuraz]

Oh damn 20k fogs ftw!!! Nice brakes and nice wheels man.

If that's your garage with the hoist then I am very jealous.

[xenonkuraz]

Hey those wilwood calipers look like plastic stick on ones

[Poeter]

Thanks man! I knew someone would bring that up sooner or later but theres a story behind why I have it. Last year me and my friend got into an accident (both at fault) and my funds were tied. I had my eyes set on these RE30's (brand new at the time) which were on sale for the deal of the century! So I chose to get that + a cheap quick fix knowing that I would get a new replacement bumper in the near future. Without the sticker, there would be hella scratches but next year when the RR goes on, the only thing that might take its place to match the BBS is one of these fold-down in gold.

http://gallery.gtmotoring.com/d/4200-4/yellow-hook-med.jpg

We think alike.

I slap tien stickers over my scratches.

[chrishood]

Oh damn 20k fogs ftw!!! Nice brakes and nice wheels man.

If that's your garage with the hoist then I am very jealous.

Thanks man!
Hahah noooo, thats the time when I went with my buddy (white one) to get our exhausts done


Hey those wilwood calipers look like plastic stick on ones

Really? They dont feel like plastic, their pretty freaking heavy. When the box weights roughly 40 pounds (thats a lot of plastic).


We think alike.

I slap tien stickers over my scratches.

Hahahhaha, as long as we trick the people that don't know, that's all that matters :)

[curtis265]

get band aid stickers! I'd rock one if i had any dents

[chrishood]

get band aid stickers! I'd rock one if i had any dents

Or a hole like what mine is covering up XD

[FD_rnjr]

great looking car mate. Very clean looking.

Thinking of installing headers into your exhaust system?

[chrishood]

great looking car mate. Very clean looking.

Thinking of installing headers into your exhaust system?

Thanks! I really want to but there is NO headers that work for my car that don't give a CEL. I have the k20z2 engine (155hp 139tq)

[MasterPHO]

Hi chris welcome to ozhonda!!! :)

That's one hot Fd!
One thing caught my eyes, your rear bumper. here in aus the most I've seen around is the mugen 1 lip kit and even though it looks hot i like a bit of difference. Do you mind me asking where you got it from???

Do post up the rr when you got it on. I'd love to see it

[chrishood]

Hi chris welcome to ozhonda!!! :)

That's one hot Fd!
One thing caught my eyes, your rear bumper. here in aus the most I've seen around is the mugen 1 lip kit and even though it looks hot i like a bit of difference. Do you mind me asking where you got it from???

Do post up the rr when you got it on. I'd love to see it

Thank you for the warm welcome,

I got the lip from OptionJDM (http://www.optionjdm.com) although they don't have it on their website, you can email them and say Chris referred you, this way you get a better price.

If you guys don't mind some cursing (sorry, my friends are uneducated) I have a video of how the LED pad flashes.

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/th_MOV00216.jpg (http://s894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/?action=view&current=MOV00216.mp4)

[MasterPHO]

lol your friends are quite correct in my opinion it is pretty bright! I quite like how it flashes. and I noticed it doesn't turn off when you don't break, its meant to do that?

[aero]

hey is this u man? http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/wheel-tire-upgrades/232570-17x9-22-28-a.html

if so, give us an update on the wheels and how they fit when u get em on. lots of pictures!!

[curtis265]

ohhh that's him alright.

Biggie it is.

[chrishood]

UPDATE:

So a few days ago, I woke up to a stranger at my door.. It was the UPS man with my new Rotas :)

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/IMG00300-20101109-1257.jpg

Hmmmm... seems like I got the wrong rims...

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/IMG00305-20101109-1408.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/IMG00306-20101109-1409.jpg

Woah, authentication cards..? Rota sure does have a lot of verifications on their wheels :thumbsup:

Anywho, time to give them a bath because two were BNIB but the other two were slightly used

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/IMG00302-20101109-1329.jpg

Mmmmmm... All wet ;)

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/IMG00308-20101109-1428.jpg

Time to let the sun do some work and dry them up :cool:

ON TO THE TEST FITTING:

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/DSC00124.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/DSC00144.jpg

+28 vs +22 in the Rear

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/DSC00152.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/DSC00128.jpg

+28 vs +22 in the Front

I'm currently thinking of putting the +22 in the front and +28 in the back for functionality. What are your suggestions? Go with FORM or FUNCTION?

FORM

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/DSC00155.jpg

FUNCTION

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/DSC00137.jpg

[curtis265]

wooooooood they look really good!

[chrishood]

Thanks curtis!

Well, I don't know how I am going to run these, my friend is running 17x9 + 22 in the back with 215/40/17. Lowered one inch and camber -4 with fenders rolled and he STILL rubs!!
I hope I don't run into rubbing issues, the old man will freak if the tires rub or anything bad like that =/

[aero]

if they do, i'll trade u lol! looks real nice man. chuck the +22s on the rear! all about the looks (insert cool face). i would have gone for +22 all around though, just because i love the concave look on te37s.

[chrishood]

Hahaha I think a trade from Canada to Australia would be amazingly expensive. However, I AM trying to find someone to trade/buy my +28 offset so I can buy a brand new +22 offset :D The deal doesnt seem to be working out very well :thumbdwn: I got these rims for a STEAL and there were 5 other buyers lined up to purchase as well, I couldn't let this lifetime offer go away. (+28 set are BNIB and +22 had only brake dust on them!)

[chrishood]

Also, the only bad thing about chucking the +22 in the rear is this won't happen..

CONCAVE + BBK

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/k20z2/IMG00331-20101109-1749.jpg