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Hello acurazine my name is Nick haven't been here on years since I had my 99 TL then had my 99 GSR recently sold for my new 2016 Ilx a-spec. Couldn't give up the deal I got it for lol.Am a hard core Acura fan, I am a certirfied Acura Technician at a Acura dealer in CT.
On the the pics I have lots plans for this car I know there's a blue a-spec on here tha done up really nicely but am trying to take mine to the next level.
Congrats on the car! Sweet ride. How does it drive? I'd esp. like to hear about the 8 speed DCT.
Well I haven't took deliver of my car yet tomorrow I should after I Finish put my accesiores on, I have drove plenty ilxs though, those seem bit quicker than the last model tsx and tranny are wonderful, recently done my self study's on the DCT for acura, there's a lot to the DCT.
How was it drilling holes in your brand new bumper?
I remember doing it myself at home and feeling rather apprehensive since there are so many (like 7 or so) holes you need to cut in 'just' the right position for the front and rear Aero kits to mount properly.
As far as mods. I'd highly-HIGHLY recommend the following.
Lighting: Morimoto: T10 LED bulbs for the two license plate lights
By far the best 3 lighting mods you'd EVER do to your '16 ILX and it'll definitely complete the car's LED lighting system for all but the rear turn signals (PM me for more info on that)
You can ask Waldo87 about it because he just picked up those very bulbs (sans Reverse Lights), and can vouch for every dollar spend on them.
I myself would say the best thing you could do handling wise is pick up a
(or maybe even the '15 Si 20mm OEM) rear sway bar, as it'll sort out almost all of the '16 ILX's handing draw backs, and give it a much better neutral feel.
The link above is for the kit that has both the front and rear sway bar. The rear can be installed at home with basic hand tools in about 1.5-2.5hrs tops. The front requires dropping the subframe and needs a lift/shop. But at least you can do the rear at home to save on time/labor when you choose to install the front.
PM me if you have any questions regarding the lighting or sway bar setups, I'm always happy to give away free information and help to those who are willing to listen.
How was it drilling holes in your brand new bumper?
I remember doing it myself at home and feeling rather apprehensive since there are so many (like 7 or so) holes you need to cut in 'just' the right position for the front and rear Aero kits to mount properly.
As far as mods. I'd highly-HIGHLY recommend the following.
Lighting: Morimoto: T10 LED bulbs for the two license plate lights Philips: 921 VisionLED's for the reverse lights Philips H11 VisionLED Fog lights.
By far the best 3 lighting mods you'd EVER do to your '16 ILX and it'll definitely complete the car's LED lighting system for all but the rear turn signals (PM me for more info on that)
You can ask Waldo87 about it because he just picked up those very bulbs (sans Reverse Lights), and can vouch for every dollar spend on them.
I myself would say the best thing you could do handling wise is pick up a Eibach 19mm (or maybe even the '15 Si 20mm OEM) rear sway bar, as it'll sort out almost all of the '16 ILX's handing draw backs, and give it a much better neutral feel.
The link above is for the kit that has both the front and rear sway bar. The rear can be installed at home with basic hand tools in about 1.5-2.5hrs tops. The front requires dropping the subframe and needs a lift/shop. But at least you can do the rear at home to save on time/labor when you choose to install the front.
PM me if you have any questions regarding the lighting or sway bar setups, I'm always happy to give away free information and help to those who are willing to listen.
It's was the other blue ilx lol, I follow you on Instagram my user name is @nickb_dc2 and been following your updates, definitely getting the same fogs as you, drilling was too bad I've installed kits on the tlxs before just making sure holes line, I am in search of lowering springs or coilovers willing to buy ASAP
Yeah dude those Philips fogs are beast. For a few weeks they were going as cheep as $122 a pair on Amazon. Now they are back to about $140. Still a steal. Even at full retail of $199 they are still the best LED fog bulbs period.
Hello acurazine my name is Nick haven't been here on years since I had my 99 TL then had my 99 GSR recently sold for my new 2016 Ilx a-spec. Couldn't give up the deal I got it for lol.Am a hard core Acura fan, I am a certirfied Acura Technician at a Acura dealer in CT.
Welcome back Nick and congrats on the purchase.
I would be really interested in seeing the final stage of your TL and GSR before you let them go. I too came from an Integra. An LS though.
Originally Posted by Nickb257
I have lots plans for this car I know there's a blue a-spec on here tha done up really nicely but am trying to take mine to the next level.
That ILX is lowered, new wheels, and the OEM kit. Thats it. Awesome to know the ILXs clean up so easy with minimal changes. In my opinion, grab some coils, youve got the OEM kit, get the right wheels and you could take it to the next level real quick.
If I was you Id contact Mike about what coilovers he used and see if you can pick some up.
Ordered coilovers for the ilx I should be getting them tomorrow or Saturday hopefully they got with no problems I will be installing them Saturday if I get them soon.. Not to be a copier but Chan_mike has vossens and before the ilx came out me seeing the production pics I wanted to lower it on vossens... Still going to do my thing don't know any other wheels that would look so clean! Sorry! Lol
Ordered coilovers for the ilx I should be getting them tomorrow or Saturday hopefully they got with no problems I will be installing them Saturday if I get them soon.. Not to be a copier but Chan_mike has vossens and before the ilx came out me seeing the production pics I wanted to lower it on vossens... Still going to do my thing don't know any other wheels that would look so clean! Sorry! Lol
Id personally rather see some volks or weds on there but do you man. Sure itll look great.
Ha lol yes I am a Acura tech but the you really wanna know how I got the free led foglights, the free remote stater, free all season mats, and 2 months of free car payments!
Here you go I had to replaced the heater box myself on my brand new ILX my ac wasn't work cause the evaporator was leaking wasn't lined up properly, I was demanding a new car but of course Acura wants the attempt of it fixed 1st
Ordered coilovers for the ilx I should be getting them tomorrow or Saturday hopefully they got with no problems I will be installing them Saturday if I get them soon.. Not to be a copier but Chan_mike has vossens and before the ilx came out me seeing the production pics I wanted to lower it on vossens... Still going to do my thing don't know any other wheels that would look so clean! Sorry! Lol
You are not copying, my friend. Get the wheels and mods that you like, and don't worry about anyone else.
Let us know your coilover installation. I am sure many will be waiting to see. Keep up the great work!
Ha lol yes I am a Acura tech but the you really wanna know how I got the free led foglights, the free remote stater, free all season mats, and 2 months of free car payments!
Here you go I had to replaced the heater box myself on my brand new ILX my ac wasn't work cause the evaporator was leaking wasn't lined up properly, I was demanding a new car but of course Acura wants the attempt of it fixed 1st
Id take it.
Sweet fogs. I want them but damn they are expensive.
how was it drilling holes in your brand new bumper?
I remember doing it myself at home and feeling rather apprehensive since there are so many (like 7 or so) holes you need to cut in 'just' the right position for the front and rear aero kits to mount properly.
As far as mods. I'd highly-highly recommend the following.
Lighting: morimoto: T10 led bulbs for the two license plate lights philips: 921 visionled's for the reverse lights philips h11 visionled fog lights.
By far the best 3 lighting mods you'd ever do to your '16 ilx and it'll definitely complete the car's led lighting system for all but the rear turn signals (pm me for more info on that)
you can ask waldo87 about it because he just picked up those very bulbs (sans reverse lights), and can vouch for every dollar spend on them.
I myself would say the best thing you could do handling wise is pick up a eibach 19mm (or maybe even the '15 si 20mm oem) rear sway bar, as it'll sort out almost all of the '16 ilx's handing draw backs, and give it a much better neutral feel.
The link above is for the kit that has both the front and rear sway bar. The rear can be installed at home with basic hand tools in about 1.5-2.5hrs tops. The front requires dropping the subframe and needs a lift/shop. But at least you can do the rear at home to save on time/labor when you choose to install the front.
Pm me if you have any questions regarding the lighting or sway bar setups, i'm always happy to give away free information and help to those who are willing to listen.
any suggestions if i wanted to get some blueish fogs???
07-30-2015, 09:04 PM
