aragrev7

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Having done many different and unique mods along the way, I’ve decided to start a build thread to lay out where I started and where I am now. This was my first car coming from two street bikes, so I really had little idea of what I wanted to do with the car. I will admit now that not all my mods were the best of ideas, but in my defense, when I think of a challenging project I really can’t help but see if I can accomplish it. Most of my mods are tried and true by the community, but I like to test out unique mods when I can. I do my own thing, so if you hate, then my thing is not your thing and that’s ok!:buttkick: I try to do everything myself so I can afford parts. Basically everything you see I have had to research, learn and do on my own, or with some help from my cousins a road trip away. I have learned the hard way what works and what doesn’t through trial & error and mostly YouTube videos and invaluable DIY guides/member input found on these forums. So thank you all for helping me get to where I am going!!
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I will start with my current state, and continue updating (w/ pics) as I progress. I decided to add my resource for the part because well that’s how we roll in psychology. Give credit where credit is due! (If I missed you let me know!) aragrev7 = myself and/or cousins.
Picture Story to follow :Popcorn:
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Summary of Modifications to date: [Resource]

aragrev7

Engine/Drivetrain

Brains:
Hondata Reflash [HeelToe][Hondata California]

Exhaust:
CT-E Stainless Steel Header [TSXclub]
T1R Test Pipe w/ O2 Defouler [TSXclub]
Apexi World Sport 2 (WS2) Exhaust [THMotorsports]
-1/4” Steel Skid Plate welded along length [aragrev7]
-Cusco/J’s Racing Hangers [HeelToe]
-Anodized Purple Exhaust Tips


Intake:
Injen Cold Air/Short Ram Intake (Anodized Blue/Red) [SpeedTech-Calgary]
DIY Throttle Body Coolant Bypass[aragrev7]
Hondata Thermal Intake Manifold Gasket TSXclub

Shifting:
CT-E Short Shifter [HeelToe]
Strut King Shifter Base Bushings [Strut King]
Hybrid Racing Shifter Cable Bushings [HeelToe]
-Replaced Corsport Shifter Cable Bushings [HeelToe]
Skunk2 Shift Knob [TSXclub]
-Replaced Maven Knob (dipped in Dark Chrome) [HeelToe]

Pulleys & Belt
Red Anodized Red Unorthodox Racing SS Lightweight Pulley Set [TSXclub]
Gatorback Serpentine Belt [TSXclub]

Mounts/Dampers
Ingalls ETD "stiffy" (Anodized Blue/Red) [TSXclub]

Engine Bay Cosmetic Horsepower
Anodized Blue Spark Plug Cover [aragrev7]
Anodized Blue Intake Manifold Cover [aragrev7]
Anodized Red Intake Manifold [aragrev7]
Anodized Red Dipstick/Oil cap [aragrev7]
Anodized Blue Hood Support Rod [aragrev7]

aragrev7

Suspension

Ride Height:
Tein Super Street Coilovers [TSXclub]
-HT Spec Form & Function Version 2 Type 1 [HeelToe]
-Replaced Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs [Crown Acura]
Ingalls Rear Camber Kit [HeelToe]

Sway Bars:
Progress Rear Sway Bar (stiff) [HeelToe]
-Replaced Comptech Rear Sway Bar [TSXclub]
Energy Prothane Rear Sway Bar Bushings [HeelToe]
Neuspeed Front Strut Brace (Anodized Blue) [HeelToe]
Anodized Red OEM Strut Brace [aragrev7]

aragrev7

Wheels/Tires

Summer:
18" Machined Ruff Racing Rims +38 offset [WheelsNext]
-Plastidipped in Metalized Gunmetal Grey
225/40/18 Hankook Ventus V12 Evo [Tire Rack]
3mm Hub- & Wheel-Centric Spacers [NovusTech]
Ichiba V1 10mm Spacers and Extended Studs [TSXclub]
Custom Acura Centre Caps in Anodized Purple [aragrev7]
Metallic Purple Blox Extended Open-Ended Aluminum Lug Nuts [Local]

Winter:
16” Steelies [Harmony Acura]
205/60/16 Michelin Primacy Alpine PA3 [Local]

aragrev7

Brakes

Hawk HPS Front/Rear Brake Pads [HeelToe]
Anodized Purple Brake Calipers [aragrev7]

aragrev7

Interior

Entry:
FastLine Performance TL-S Switchblade Key [HeelToe]
-Replaced Carbon Fiber Vinyl Key Fob [iJDMtoy]

Random Aesthetics:
Carbon Fiber Vinyl Centre Console/Trim [iJDMtoy]
Strut King Racing Pedals [Strut King]

Illumination:
Blue Illuminated Door Sills [aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds]
White LED interior light swap [/url][SuperBrightLeds]
-Replaced Purple LED interior light swap [/url][SuperBrightLeds]
-Replaced Blue LED interior light swap [SuperBrightLeds]

Audio:
Rockford Amp powering Two 12" Infinity Perfects [Local]

Tint:
35% tint front/rear/back [TintMaster-Calgary]
5% eyebrow [TintMaster-Calgary]
-Replaced Custom “Acura” Brow Decal [FastDecals]

aragrev7

Exterior

Body:
3M 1080 Carbon Fiber Vinyl Hood [Mirror Image Auto]
-Replaced Matte Black Plasti-Dip Hood Accenting [aragrev7]
3M 1080 Carbon Fiber Vinyl Grille [Mirror Image Auto]
-Replaced Matte Black Plasti-Dip Grille [aragrev7]
3M 1080 Carbon Fiber Vinyl Mirrors [aragrev7][Mirror Image Auto]
3M 1080 Carbon Fiber Vinyl Door Handles [aragrev7][Mirror Image Auto]
3M 1080 Carbon Fiber Vinyl Rear License Plate Frame [aragrev7][Mirror Image Auto]
3M 1080 Satin Black Vinyl Roof [Mirror Image Auto]
A-spec Front/Rear Lip Kit [Curry Acura]
-Modified Garage Lip to fill raised section[Canadian Tire][aragrev7]
Type R Grille w/ TSX Emblem [eBay]
-TSX Emblem Carbon Fiber Wrapped w/ Red Reflective Shadow[aragrev7][Mirror Image Auto]
Fenders Rolled and Pulled [aragrev7][Four Function Auto]
Spoon Rep Spoiler [eBay]
-Replaced M3 Lip Spoiler [eBay]
HIC Rear Visor [HIC]
OEM Window Visors [Silverhill Acura]
Plasti-Dipped Black Window Trim [aragrev7]
-Replaced Chrome Pillars & Trim [aragrev7]
Carbon Fiber Tucked Front License Plate [aragrev7]
Chrome Front Bumper Vent Accents [aragrev7]
Blind Spot Mirror Canadian Tire

Badging:
De-Badged Trunk [aragrev7]
Acura Hood Emblem (Chrome>Black Chrome) [eBay]
-Removed
Red LED Rear "A" Emblem [aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds]
-Carbon Fiber Wrapped [aragrev7][Mirror Image Auto]

Headlights:
6000K HID Low Beams [iJDMtoy]
-Replaced 8000K HID Low Beams [iJDMtoy]
-Replaced 10,000K HID Low Beams [iJDMtoy]
2 Purple LED Demon Eyes [aragrev7]
4 White LED Angel Eyes – Version 2 w/ 3M White Accent [aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds]
-Replaced 2 White LED Demon Eyes Version 1 [aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds]
Audi Style DRLs [SuperBrightLeds]
Violet LED parking lights (Reflector delete)[aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds]
-Replaced Amber LED > White LED [aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds]
-Reflector replaced with 3M Black-to-White Border Reflective Border & 3M White Reflective Accent Strips [aragrev7]
Black Satin Headlight Bezels [aragrev7]

Fogs:
8000K HID Fog Kit [iJDMtoy]
-Replaced 3000K HID Fog lights [iJDMtoy]
-Replaced 6000K LED Fog Lights [iJDMtoy]
Independent "ON" function [aragrev7]
-turns on with OEM switch independent of low beams

Tail Lighting:
Custom Designed Complete LED Tail Light Setup (Tinted)[aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds][iJDMtoy]
"TSX" Stenciled High Mount Brake Light [aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds]
White LED license plate lights [SuperBrightLeds]
Red LED Rear Lower Reflectors [aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds]
Red LED Brake Strip [aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds]
-Removed
Tinted Tail lights [aragrev7]
-Removed
Turn Signal/Hazard Relay Assembly LED Fix [Digikey][aragrev7]

LED Effects:
Blue LED Underglow [aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds]
-disconnected
Red LED Engine Bay Glow [aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds]
-disconnected
Purple LED Door Handle Glow w/ White LED Puddle Light [SuperBrightLeds][aragrev7]
-Replaced Blue LED Door Handle Glow [aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds]

*Note* Anodized = Anodized Paint Effect

aragrev7

Upcoming Mods

Scheduled Mods:
FastLine Performance Steel Braided Clutch line install [HeelToe]
Manual Reverse Light Tailgater Switch Install [aragrev7]

Future Mods:
Mugen/Mugen Style Side Skirts [TSXclub??]
O6+ Navi Swap [TSXclub??]
STI V lip
BlackVue Dash Cam
High Flow Cat

DoneACCORDinglyNY

clean af

Bankz

I guess you can be never done modding, that's one good looking Tsx

savclaude

looks great

aragrev7

Thanks!

It's definitely never ending. A bit of a black hole for money/time lol

chris432

keep it up!

dedricwilliams

Super clean bro and nice mods!