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Old 03-06-2013, 09:10 AM
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Saying Hello and Showing Off!

Hello everyone! I'm new to the Acura forums so I figured this would be a good place to introduce myself and my 2006 Arctic Blue TSX with 66k. Mechanically, my TSX is completely stock and I will honestly, probably keep it that way. Cosmetically, I've added a few very minor things just to make it "my own." I think my only remaining future plans are lowering it 1.5 inches (debating bc the ride is so smooth now, why change it!), and dark gray or black rims (keeping the 17" base).

I joined because I always love seeing what other people have out there. TSX's are not very common where I live, which I like.

Here are some photos of the TSX.

TSX after a fresh wash, wax, and tint.



I added 4300k in the fogs to match the factory installed HID's. Some people claim the HID's are unnecessary in the fogs, but I think this looks so much cleaner.



It surely wouldn't be a chick car without these LED strips. Don't judge me! They're also under my front seats to accent the back. These are controlled by a remote, so I can turn them on/off or change the color whenever I want, haha. These are actual RGB LED strips wired into my parking lights, not those awkward tube light things.




Latest project was removing the amber corners and putting in white LEDs; removing the center signal plates and putting in amber Switchbacks (DRL not compatible); painted the inner housings gloss black; and the final touch were CCFL halos. I saw a photo of the halos when browsing the forums, and I was completely in love with them. I don't remember the gents username, but thank you for the inspiration bc you were so right in saying that photos absolutely do not do these halos justice. In person, they look amazing!

I've been told my headlights now look "JDM" .. that is not the look I was going for, I just didn't like the giant amber corners, and the center halo would've look weird with the amber plate. I opted for the 3 halos instead of 2, because I wanted something different (since a lot people add halos to their cars).

I did not edit any of these photos, so please excuse my poor camera work, haha.

Front of the car with ambers removed.


Close ups of the housing. Headlight lens looks yellow-ish, just my lame camera causing that.





Photos of the halos. I had to capture these at an angle because getting them head-on was impossible, they are way too bright.






Look forward to virtually meeting some of you!
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Old 03-06-2013, 10:17 PM
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I love this color!!! I wish I could have got one myself, but none around! Great job on the headlights & fogs!
Old 03-07-2013, 09:49 PM
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Welcome to the forum! Nice TSX.
Old 03-11-2013, 12:10 AM
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halos are really nice
Old 03-11-2013, 12:39 AM
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Car looks nice and the halo's really set it off. good work
Old 03-12-2013, 08:32 AM
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What a gorgeous color! Loving it!! And I agree with the others, the tint and halos really look hot
Old 03-12-2013, 09:03 AM
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Welcome to the forums!
Old 03-13-2013, 07:30 PM
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oh nice. i drive an 06 ABP as well! hope you enjoy the car.
Old 03-13-2013, 07:38 PM
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Looks great, nice work.
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What method did you use to take apart the headlights?
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Classy car. classy mods!

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I always loved the Tsx in this color and the halos are a very nice touch! Looks real good
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thats my favorite color on the tsx, i tried so hard to find it in that color but was unable to. the halos look amazing!
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where did you get the halos?
Old 06-02-2013, 03:12 AM
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sick lights dude. help me out! where did you get the lights? of the halos. and ive been looking for the side deflector lights like that. Help a brother out!
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nothing wrong with that at all!!!

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nice
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