WilzRSX's Progress Thread-New Ride!
#1
WilzRSX's Progress Thread-New Ride!
Thought I should start a Progress Thread.
My previous car was a 2002 Acura RSX-S, until was involved in a accident causing it to be totaled. The RSX-S was previously a salvage title that was repaired, then inspected by the state, and re-titled to a rebuilt title. Below are pics of when it was salvage before the rebuild.
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/RSX%20Salvage/salvage1.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/RSX%20Salvage/salvage2.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/RSX%20Salvage/salvage3.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/RSX%20Salvage/salvage4.jpg)
Below are pics before it got totaled
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/rsx0.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/rsx1.jpg)
Below are pics after the accident
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/accident%2011-30-09/accident05.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/accident%2011-30-09/accident01.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/accident%2011-30-09/accident02.jpg)
Since the RSX-S was totaled, it was time to look for a new vehicle as I had a son at the time and my wife and I were trying to have a 2nd child, so needed something more practical. I had looked at the RDX, TSX, and the TL. I ended up picking the TL since it had the most room out of all three. So I picked up my 2004 AM TL in December of 2009. Pic of when I got the TL home.
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/tl.jpg)
Progress of the TL over the last 2+ years with mods list and pics
2010
Mods
Debadge
Hardwire V1
MDX Spacer
Ron Jon Rev Wheels
Tein H-Techs w/ Tokico HTS Shocks
Pics
Ron Jon Rev Wheels
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/rj2.jpg)
Before and After Drop
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/wheels1.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/wheels2.jpg)
2011
Mods
A-Spec Lip Kit
Decklid Spoiler
Painted Brake Calipers Black with G2 Caliper Kit
Quad Exhaust Tips
CT-E RSB
Supercomputer Pedals and Lighted Door Sills
Pics
A-Spec and Decklid Spoiler
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/decklid1.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/decklid2.jpg)
Quad Exhaust Tips
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/tips02.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/tips03.jpg)
White LED Door Sills
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/sills2.jpg)
2012
Mods
TL-S Rear Sidemarkers
Morimoto 35W 5k HID Bulbs
Fog Light 5k HID Conversion
UR Lightweight Crank Pulley
RV6 V3 J-Pipe
3G TL-S Precats
Brakemotive Rotors and Pads
Hidden Front Plate Mod
V1 Concealed Display Mod (want to thank SharksBreath for the idea and tips)![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Pics
Morimoto 5k's
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/morimoto5k_2.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/morimoto5k_3.jpg)
Brakemotive Rotors and Pads
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/brakes1.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/brakes4.jpg)
V1 Concealed Display Mod
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/v1.jpg)
This is what she currently looks like now
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/tl1.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/tl3.jpg)
My previous car was a 2002 Acura RSX-S, until was involved in a accident causing it to be totaled. The RSX-S was previously a salvage title that was repaired, then inspected by the state, and re-titled to a rebuilt title. Below are pics of when it was salvage before the rebuild.
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/RSX%20Salvage/salvage1.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/RSX%20Salvage/salvage2.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/RSX%20Salvage/salvage3.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/RSX%20Salvage/salvage4.jpg)
Below are pics before it got totaled
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/rsx0.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/rsx1.jpg)
Below are pics after the accident
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/accident%2011-30-09/accident05.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/accident%2011-30-09/accident01.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/accident%2011-30-09/accident02.jpg)
Since the RSX-S was totaled, it was time to look for a new vehicle as I had a son at the time and my wife and I were trying to have a 2nd child, so needed something more practical. I had looked at the RDX, TSX, and the TL. I ended up picking the TL since it had the most room out of all three. So I picked up my 2004 AM TL in December of 2009. Pic of when I got the TL home.
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/tl.jpg)
Progress of the TL over the last 2+ years with mods list and pics
2010
Mods
Debadge
Hardwire V1
MDX Spacer
Ron Jon Rev Wheels
Tein H-Techs w/ Tokico HTS Shocks
Pics
Ron Jon Rev Wheels
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/rj2.jpg)
Before and After Drop
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/wheels1.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/wheels2.jpg)
2011
Mods
A-Spec Lip Kit
Decklid Spoiler
Painted Brake Calipers Black with G2 Caliper Kit
Quad Exhaust Tips
CT-E RSB
Supercomputer Pedals and Lighted Door Sills
Pics
A-Spec and Decklid Spoiler
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/decklid1.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/decklid2.jpg)
Quad Exhaust Tips
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/tips02.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/tips03.jpg)
White LED Door Sills
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/sills2.jpg)
2012
Mods
TL-S Rear Sidemarkers
Morimoto 35W 5k HID Bulbs
Fog Light 5k HID Conversion
UR Lightweight Crank Pulley
RV6 V3 J-Pipe
3G TL-S Precats
Brakemotive Rotors and Pads
Hidden Front Plate Mod
V1 Concealed Display Mod (want to thank SharksBreath for the idea and tips)
![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Pics
Morimoto 5k's
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/morimoto5k_2.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/morimoto5k_3.jpg)
Brakemotive Rotors and Pads
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/brakes1.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/brakes4.jpg)
V1 Concealed Display Mod
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/v1.jpg)
This is what she currently looks like now
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/tl1.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/tl3.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/tl4.jpg)
Last edited by Steven Bell; 05-14-2012 at 09:28 PM. Reason: Merged Posts.
#2
BANNED
iTrader: (33)
nice V1 concealed display mount you got there.
![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
#7
Race Director
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: South Florida
Age: 31
Posts: 18,278
Received 3,824 Likes
on
2,847 Posts
Sweet progress man!! I like it
![Too Cool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/toocool.gif)
Trending Topics
#8
Race Director
iTrader: (8)
Awesome progress!
I better purchase those Brakemotive rotors soon!
I better purchase those Brakemotive rotors soon!
#9
All About Trance
It's ironic that your RSX had met the same fate as when you had initially picked it up. Great progress on the TL and I was wondering if you'll be modding the headlights/tail lights in the future.
#10
Team Owner
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO (Overland Park, KS)
Posts: 36,545
Received 6,470 Likes
on
5,162 Posts
Well assembled Progress Thread Wilz.
#14
Pics of a couple small mods I did earlier this year
Ultimate Cooling Mod, used same method as rockstar143, thanks![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/ucm1.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/ucm2.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/ucm3.jpg)
Front Plate Mod, I can flip it underneath for meets and photoshoots. Front plate is required and don't feel like being hassled by cops. I got pulled over once by State Trooper for not having a front plate and got a warning.
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/plate1.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/plate2.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/plate3.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/plate4.jpg)
Ultimate Cooling Mod, used same method as rockstar143, thanks
![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/ucm1.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/ucm2.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/ucm3.jpg)
Front Plate Mod, I can flip it underneath for meets and photoshoots. Front plate is required and don't feel like being hassled by cops. I got pulled over once by State Trooper for not having a front plate and got a warning.
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/plate1.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/plate2.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/plate3.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/plate4.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/plate5.jpg)
#16
Moderator
Chapter Leader (South Florida Region)
Chapter Leader (South Florida Region)
iTrader: (6)
Hey man, thanks for the shout out...
for a second I was like...WTF, did he take my pictures of my UCM!??!
Nicely done! SO far, LOVE the progress...coming from a blaze orange metallic rsx...I know the pain of leaving that baby behind...but look at it this way, they're getting stolen left and right now...that k20 is too desirable for a car that's off the market.
for a second I was like...WTF, did he take my pictures of my UCM!??!
![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Nicely done! SO far, LOVE the progress...coming from a blaze orange metallic rsx...I know the pain of leaving that baby behind...but look at it this way, they're getting stolen left and right now...that k20 is too desirable for a car that's off the market.
![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
#17
2014 Jeep SRT
The V1 concealed display looks slightly crooked!!
Other than that, everything looks nice.
![what](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/what.gif)
#21
Moderator
iTrader: (3)
How did I miss this thread? Awesome progress! That was a VERY clean RSX you had ![Drool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/drool.gif)
I look forward to seeing what else you have planned for the TL
![Drool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/drool.gif)
I look forward to seeing what else you have planned for the TL
![Popcorn](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/popcorn.gif)
#25
Safety Car
Looks good man
![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
#27
GODZILLA & 3G TL
Nice work Will. And my new-ish Endless brakes are sick...love em! Did you get that Swift license plate holder for $60? I'm going to finally do that too. Bought the same decals from Ebay as well. $9 is a great price! Btw...where did you get those bumper plugs & how much were they? Thanks bro.
#28
Nice work Will. And my new-ish Endless brakes are sick...love em! Did you get that Swift license plate holder for $60? I'm going to finally do that too. Bought the same decals from Ebay as well. $9 is a great price! Btw...where did you get those bumper plugs & how much were they? Thanks bro.
I'm changing out the Bumper Decal for the Black Chrome Domed Decals here https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/group-buy-thread-acura-domed-decals-front-bumper-new-price-%2425-00-shipped-860043/
I got the bumper plugs from the dealer, they're like $7 each.
#33
GODZILLA & 3G TL
Awesome lights bro! Those are going to look so sick. I have been thinking of getting a set from JnC as well. Pretty much your same setup but with colormatch interior, CF corners, & maybe halos...we'll see. Looking forward to pics once you install
![Boogie](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/boogie.gif)
#34
Team Owner
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Kansas City, MO (Overland Park, KS)
Posts: 36,545
Received 6,470 Likes
on
5,162 Posts
Good looking headlights. They'll look great on your TL.
#37
It displays the exact same information on the V1, but you can put it anywhere you see fit.
Since I have my V1 almost all the way behind the rear view mirror except for the sensor going to the rear of the car, I can't see anything that would be displayed, which is where the concealed comes in handy.
Since I have my V1 almost all the way behind the rear view mirror except for the sensor going to the rear of the car, I can't see anything that would be displayed, which is where the concealed comes in handy.
#38
Update: JnC Headlights installed
Update: Installed the custom JnC Headlights this morning, took a little over 3 hrs since it was my first time removing the front bumper and I took my time with everything. Also installed V-LED V2 Switchbacks and the resistor mod for the hyper flashing.
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/Headlights/jnc01.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/Headlights/jnc02.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/Headlights/jnc03.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/Headlights/jnc04.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/Headlights/jnc01.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/Headlights/jnc02.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/Headlights/jnc03.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/Headlights/jnc04.jpg)
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb198/WilzRSX/Headlights/jnc05.jpg)
#39
BANNED
iTrader: (33)
![Drool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/drool.gif)
#40
Moderator
iTrader: (3)
![Drool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/drool.gif)