Hey all

In preparation for the spring of 2013, and how much fun we are all going to be having with our cars, I thought that I would create a new thread to talk about current, and planned mods for the ILX. We can share ideas, feedback, and help the community out. I have seen a couple posts about how dynamating the car will help a bit with the road noise (one of my only headaches with the car). This is what I currently have planned;

Current
- rear spoiler (dealer install, had to special order the tool to install the new springs for the trunk)

Near future
- window tints (In NJ it is only legal to tint the rear, and the back passenger windows)
- adding sound dampener material (fatmat, dynamat, still looking)

Long term
- CT supercharger
- CT rear sway bar

 

Though I wouldn't call it a mod..
Current:
32% window tint all around

Near Future:
- Dynamat (still too cold to install, and by too cold I don't mean for my sissy body.. for the Dynamat!).. I'll be doing a write up, I have already gotten all the pictures for how-to remove the door panel.
- Coilover Kit (looking for a mild drop until more parts get released to correct camber)
- Front & Rear Sway Bar
- OEM Spoiler (accessory version)

Further out:
- Ultimate Racings 3" downpipe
- Waiting for GReddy to come out with a 3" exhaust (coupe only out right now)
- 18" Wheels
- Comptech S/C (I wish the MID would show boost!)


**I am really hoping an aftermarket company releases some attractive window covers, like the Mugen ones for Civic. And, I am still debating on wether I like the lip kit or not.

 

Current:
OEM Underbody Kit
Illuminated Door Sills
Moonroof Visor
Accessory Wheels
All-Weather Mats
Accessory Lip Spoiler

Near Future:
Hybrid Lower Grill Inserts (have parts)

Long Term:
18" TL A-Spec Wheels



Taillights from the Chinese ILX

 

Psh amateurs...

Current:
Stock (it's winter time so I'm excused and I haven't found a good shop)

Future:
- Eibach 19mm Rear Sway Bar (at home, waiting to be installed)
- Yellow fog lights (at home, waiting to be installed)
- Hondata Flashpro
- K&N Short Ram Intake (might just pull the trigger on this now)
- RV6 2.5" down-pipe
- Borla 2.5" cat-back exhaust
- OEM Lip Kit
- CT Engineering S/C kit
- Spring/Shock suspension kit (koni shocks, skunk2 springs)
- Konig Runaway 18x8" wheels
- Summer tires

Dream:
- ILX Tech conversion with new dash and stereo equipment
- LSD from Civic Si

 

^ also add various parts to mine from Speed's.. lol I forgot some things.

 

Why do I have a feeling that Trent and Spd are going to be drinking as much go juice as possible with their ILX?

 

Just a little something something, nothing over the top...unless a stage 2 kit comes.

 

Let the games begin!

 

Lol.. nothing over the top... unless 300 whp is an option. I like you, man.. but you're crazy.

 

Do you guys plan on performing the modifications yourself, or have a shop do it?

 

Shop, I'm not mechanically inclined enough, lol.

 

I am a DIY guy. I may do write-ups for everything, even though I have less than average writing skills.. I can probably have my girlfriend be my editor and photographer though.. she is really good at that stuff.

 

Keeping it simple with this ride compared to the crazy mods Ive done on my previous cars

Coilover drop 1-1.5 inches
18x9 +35 inch RE30's in Bronze
OEM Lip kit

Not racing/track anymore so this and Done!

 

I'm curious to see what those wheels will look like!

 

current: Stock with some accessories
future: tint, wheels

 

FYI, the s/c might come by the end of the month...that's the word on the street at least

 

I'm trading mine back in Does that count as a mod?

Current mods:
20% window tint all around
Inside of wheel liners sprayed with Second Skin Spectrum. This helped a ton.

 

That is great news! Any idea on pricing?

 

What are you going to go to?

 

 

What did it help with?

 

Do you know how much the 18" gunmetal TL A-Spec Wheels go for (new) at Acura? Might be interested myself.

 

Wife and I are debating between the Mercedes C300 4Matic (What I originally wanted) and a Lexus IS250 AWD. She still likes the paddle shifters, and I want something AWD for the winter seasons in Nebraska.

Second Skin Spectrum is similar to an undercoating. So by spraying the inside of the wheel liners/wells you don't see the sound deadener and it eliminates a big chunk of tire howl and road noise in the cabin area.

 

I assume you can't spray it yourself without equipment?

 

no idea yet, but I'll post as soon as I find out :thumbs up:

 

I'd assume around $4,300 though.. my bet.

 

The kit for the si was $3500, wouldn't be surprised if the kit came in at that price.

 

That would be nice but there are many revised parts from S/C to intake design. (from my understanding)

I'd say more for the 2G TSX which was $4000, now figure in if they try to make money back on the revised parts.

Who knows 'til it releases though, officially. I am excited either way. (Of course it would be more to my liking if the price was $3000 though!)

 

I just saw a comment from CT that they are close to releasing the SC for the 9th gen civic, and they are looking at a release by the end of Feb.

 

Great news!

 

Exciting!

 

Current:
Yellow DRL
MelonMint Air Freshner


Spring:
19% tints
Eibach Rear Sway Bar
Short Ram K&N Intake
Coilovers [if budget allows]
Yellow Fogs [if i can ever figure out how to get access to foglights..lol]
plastidip chrome trim +badges

 

Current Mods:

-5% tint all around and eyebrow on windshield.
-Nokya Arctic White Fog lights.
-Plastidipped Emblems & Grille.
-White LED reverse lights & License Plate lights.
-Turned DRLs off. (took out fuse)

Future mods:

-Plastidip chrome trim around grille and chrome trim around windows.
-H&R Lowering springs.











Here are some pictures!
Let me know what you guys think!

 

Chris, I have the same color and actually like what you've done with the grill. I'd consider this along with the window trim. Looks good.

 

thanks! I'm still getting used to it, but I think I like the look so far. I just hate the look of chrome! reminds me of old people or 24 inch rims on cars/trucks.

 

Removal of fog lights is part of your owners manual. Check the lights section.

 

Do you guys have the part numbers for the leds?

 

I bought mine off of
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Product-Cat.../Car-Truck-SUV

the floor lighting under the dash, you will need 2 pieces of the T5-B8.5, 1 x 5050 SMD

for the Trunk and license plate bulbs, you will need the "194 LED, 6 x 5630 SMD". You need 2 for license plate and 1 for trunk.

 

I converted my Fogs to H9 bulbs in yellow (3300K).
H11 bulbs that come stock in the ILX are pitiful. H9's give a much higher output and you can actually tell your fogs are on without looking at the dash.

 

Can you elaborate this list?

Say T5-B8.5 is for the lights at the footwells under each side. What is the 1x5050 SMD for?

Do you know which ones would go in the reverse lights?
The rear dome light?

Sorry, I just want to be clear so I choose matching colors-ect.. and your choices obviously worked out.