xizor

Stokeless_TSX, 21_in_az, other who shaved your rear emblems.

How much does it cost generally to do all 3, how long and what kind of shops do that? Any problems w/ color matching, or painting the holes?

Dan Martin

The "Acura" and "TSX" emblems are just glued on and you can remove them in your driveway with a hairdryer and some fishing line. The "A" emblem will have to have the holes patched. Sorry don't know how much that would cost....

TonyFresh

i used a hairdryer and some floss..
hope that helps

A4NoMore

Can you post a pic?

TonyFresh

this aint me this is someone else..as soon as i get my rims i will post pic's.. But i hope this helps.
http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/show...hlight=Debadge

21_in_az

as far as the "acura" and the "tsx", its easy...cake walk man!


now, the "A" sign, thats a different story.

wait about 2 weeks, when i get my car back i am going to have to do this again to mine....i will take pics.


if you cant wait, let me know.

21_in_az

also, on my CARDOMAIN site, i have a pic of the final look for it on page 2.....check it out, let me know what you think.

the link is in my sig. page 2, half way down has the pic.

xizor

yeah I really like the ACURA, right off the CL. Did you just put the U here the Acura emblem uesd to be? I want to go w/ no emblems and get some grill w/ nothing on the front.

You're getting cross-drilled rotors? I've heard they crack easily.

And any comments on painting the calipers? I'm planning on some cosmetic mods since its getting warmer here.

21_in_az

BRAKES: im not sure yet what to get.....either im going to get the full COMPTECH kit, or the stoptech kit once it is available. the calipers are simple to paint, just get paint that can handle up to 450 degree heat! SPRAY PAINT WONT WORK!

the holes on the trunk were coverd up by the "U" on the acura. simple.


the grill: GOOD LUCK! when you find one, let me know. i did mine, but it was a pain in the ass! MAJOR PAIN IN THE ASS! ask stoke.....he put the mugen grill on, and he will have some storys for you! hahaha

Dan Martin

They do make high temperature spray paint 21....

21_in_az

really? nice! i spent $40 for my caliper paint....would'eve been nice to know about the spray paint before!

xizor

as far as the painting process goes, for normal metal stuff I usually sand, use metal primer, then paint, sand, paint. is it a bad idea to lightly sand the exterior of the calipers, couldn't be worse than all the brake dust flying around.

Dan Martin

You definitely don't want to sand the calipers. They're zinc plated to prevent corrosion. Just clean them really well and once they're dry use some rubbing alcohol to make sure the surface is free of any oil. Primer is a good idea though.

cmf

As far as the rear emblem, will the Honda badge fit in the same holes?
I know some of you would think it's gay to put Honda on the car, but I plan to JDM it as much as I can.

iTimmy

If you want to paint your brakes and make them look amazing get a paint made by SEM called "trim black" granted it is ONLY a flat black- however you DO NOT need to use primer, it will hold up for years and years and once you use it once you will want to paint everything you can get to! It makes even a novice painter look like they are a pro. You'll need to go to a parts store that sells a lot body work accessories and parts- you will not find this at Pep boys. It is worth the struggle if you don't mind black brakes.

xizor

black calipers? but then no one would see them

I already decided to go w/ red since that and white the honda racing colors. Matchs my K&N CAI nicely too.

ortiz

I was thinking of a high gloss black. I don't think red would look good on my SSM.

I was also thinking of removing the badges but living in an area where there TSXs are rare I decided to leave it on so others know what type it is.

21_in_az

just get a "TSX" liscence plate frame, thats what i did.

i think my "A C U R A" looks alot better than the "A" symbol. IMO.

Dan Martin

That's a pretty sweet mod 21. Did the lettering just stick on? What did you do about the holes where the A was?

21_in_az

the letters stick on, and the "U" covers the holes.

A4NoMore

Pretty slick.

21_in_az

thanks.

STC

iTrader: (1)

So are u going to take the A off the steering wheel, the Acura scuff plates, if u have Nav are u going to get Honda nav software too?

STC

iTrader: (1)

White and Red being Honda racing colors..............Championship White is Honda's primary race color. Red is just for badges.

ortiz

My chrome plate is reserved for the "RAIDERS". Yes, even with the worst record in the NFL I still sport my colors.

I do lilke you "A C U R A" idea. But was thinking of just puting "T S X" on the back instead.

A4NoMore

Thinkin' the same thing here too.

21_in_az

i thought of doing the "T S X" also, but there are none that are spaced out like the "A C U R A"........so, i didnt do it.


if you find one, let me know! i would rather have this also!