How much money did you guys spent modding your TSX??
So far I spent $4500 on my TSX in six months.
Feels like I should've saved those money and bought a TL or something...

 

only $87 bucks for the lip spoiler.. and yes.. 4500 bucks.. i woulda got a TL or something :p im not spend a dime more in modifying :p just use synthetic oil and chevron!

 

Just $87 for a lip spoiler?? THAT IS HELLA CHEAP!!!
I bought mine for around $30 on eBay and around $200 to paint that dinky little spoiler. The body shop did something called color tinting which is tinting over a actual paint to contrast the color and match the color accordingly. Also they used flexible paint since the lip wasn't solid and made with polyurethane which were very flexible.

 

this is the guy i bought from, it came in 2 days, usps priority shipping, with 3M tape on it already, its soft and pliable, and color matched, painted alredy, looks absolutely fantastic on my car.. and yes, 87 bucks, include painted spoiler, shipping and insurance. 2 days!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7988605935

 

and actually i bought my car with the intention of not modifying anything.. i can afford a new TL. or even RL with no problem, but i did not forsee a need for all the power, luxury, and not to mention 7000 extra for TL and 20G more for RL. so i got the TSX...

TSX is an excellent piece of work in every aspect, no regret here and i still love it, but seeing how everyone spend all the money on there.. it will wont be faster nor moer luxurious than a G35 or TL.. so why keep throwing money in.. if you love it, hey, by all means make urself happy.. but im just saving money for my next 300 HP car .. no mod needed

 

About $115 for a Comptech RSB, nothing else planned.

 

That's somewhat of a contradicting post. You start by saying I can afford a RL, or TL.... then you end by saying I'm just saving money for my next 300hp car.

I could afford a new lamborghini, doesn't mean I am going to buy one now or in the future. I chose the TSX because its a balance of so many good things in a reliable, fuel effecient package.

For what some of the mods cost they are well worth it, with very little negative impact. For example the RSB and Hondata ECU reflash are both great upgrades for the money. As for body kits, wheels and other big buck add-ons, I see no value in them because they really don't offer much in terms of performance. Then people will argue that there car is an expression of who they are..... This is the timeless tuner debate - style vs. performance vs. stock

 

wow you got seriously ripped off... $80 to paint mine at a really high quality body shop. All that stuff is

 

I spent around 3k in 3 months... if you count parts that are on the Canadian ports

 

modding a car is very addicting. as for me, nada yet. it's tempting though. i'll wait next year, if i still have the car, to mod just a lil bit here and there. might just do the same thing as VB

 

I spent about $1,400 before I even took delivery of the car, heck before I even went to the dealership to negotiate the car I was already buying parts. The first 3 days of having the car I was in $3,000 in mods. I expect to hit $5,000 by my 3rd month of having the car, probably remain there until the end of this year. After that its stereo upgrades so another $6,000+

BTW: I can afford a new Lamborghini, just dont have the need for one. I have had a NSX, GS400, 355 Spyder, and RX300. The TSX is a car that can blend in without attracting too much attention or key marks. It can be taken grocery shopping or out of town. A low profile car, that not too many people notice. Besides I would rather have the new Ferrari F430 Spyder than a Lambo or the Mercedes SL that I was going to get for my next luxury/sport coupe.

 

"flexible paint"? Thats a good one

How much flexing is that spoiler going to do once it on your car? Sucker...

 

825 for the kit + 40 for used lip + 50 dollar installation on the OEM kit

next will be Tein basic + installation + camber kit

 

From what I understand paint shops use a flex agent that is a paint additive. Its used on any parts of any vehicle that arent metal. Basically bumpers, trim, spoilers, body kits, etc.

The TSX trunk isnt perfectly flat as the BMW is, so the lip spoiler does need to bend slightly on each end to adhere against the trunk lid. The flex paint additive prevents the lip spolier's paint from chipping, cracking, wrinkling, or breaking when the corners of the spoiler are pressed down firmly to adhere to the trunk lid. Personally this is why I would expect a flex to be used when painting my spoiler, but thats just my preference.

 

suspension - $600
sway bar - $110
cusco os bar - $165

next up:
avon tech a/s tires - $593
hondata - $600

then i am done with the mods on this car. not too bad, just got to reallocate money from other hobbies. i haven't owned a car that i didn't mod, hehe.

 

Here's the damage on my TSX

Hondata ECU Reflash $595
Injen Intake $180
DC Headers $290
OEM Bodykit $850
15% Tint Cermamic Tint $250
Throttle Body Coolant Bypass Mod $5
Neuspeed Front Tie Upper Tie Bar $105
Comptech Rear Sway $115
Pioneer AVIC-N1 $1425
Upgrade to AVIC-N2 / Video in motion mod $60
Voice Control / Steering wheel remote $40
Pioneer TV Tuner $240
JL Tweets / Diamond Audio Comp. $0 (Brought over from old ride)
JL 12W3v2 / Phoenix Gold 250zx / Monster Cap $0 (Brought over from old ride)
Infinity 6002i $100
Clifford Alarm $350
DEI Battery Backup $35
Piezo Siren $15
Valentine 1 $0 (Brought over from old ride)
Nokia Bluetooth Cell Phone Car kit w/ Mute $100 (Ebay)

.....Doing all of my own installs....Priceless!

In the Mail:
Aspec Suspension
Pioneer Ipod Interface
15GB Ipod


Over $5000 if I include my new stuff. Damn, I've spent a lot more than a realized.

...Still worth every penny though

 

It's worth it. Not another car comes close to value, economy, function
fun. Nothing available to compete with it what else would
I do. When I got a TL loaner, it was very refreshing to get my car back.
When I don't need a 4 door 5 passenger, maybe 3 years, I would like an
S2000. That's about the only thing that fits the total package of economy
and performance. I will have to choose between S2000 and TSX in a few
years. Maybe mine will stay in the family too.

I followed my own car yesterday. Really looks good, nice ride height.
Wheels were cheap and will get replaced one day but everyone likes them.


Lip spoiler $30, my body shop painted for free
K&N CAI $180
DC header $260
Bulbs $70
4 db650 $150
db690 $150
Comptech RSB $115
dynamat $60
Ground Wires $30
Voltage Stabilizer $40
18" Kazera Rims $600
Fuzion Tires $500
Amsoil $50
Nuespeed Koni $450
Comptech 110-160 $200
Ingalls rear $145
SPC Front Camber $100
Alignment $60
Liscense frame $15
Caliper paint $20
drill/slot rotors $65 , nobody bidded on ebay, got a steal for four
Comptech FSB $200 just bought on black mkt not received yet


Total 3500
savings -400
net 3100

round numbers total is probably off $100.
Savings. Sold OEM Michelins Tires - 400

Next year I will to Tanabe exhaust $700.

 

All these prices include shipping:

Comptech Rear-Sway: $140

TEIN Basics: $670

Injen CAI: $220

Greddy Evo2: $735

Total: $1765

Future Mods:

Hondata: $595

OEM Body Kit: $830

Wheels and Tires: $1000

Grand Total: $4185

My ----->Mods were well worth the money, I have never for a second wished I had a TL. I have driven it and it just doesn't compare to my set-up IMO. This car isn't supposed to be an Sti type car. It's a luxary automobile with some performance mods. It's a balance that doesn't really comprimise anything major. When driving non-modified TSX's I can really see the difference and sometimes slopiness of the car in stock form. I love the TSX and will have it for years to come.

 

As has been noted, flex additive is required for anything that has any "give" to it. I found this out after I scratched my first Teg's bumper some years back, got it repainted, then found it cracking after a year b/c my bodyshop choice sucked and they cheaped out on flex additive - always check for an I-Car Gold Class shop as a starting point (don't rely just on this certification, though).

 

Tein SS- $1200ish installed
Ingalls Camber kit- $150ish
Motegi DPKs 19s-$700
Nitto 235/35/19-$950
Full speaker swap out-$500
Alpine amps-$550
Alpine 10" and 12"- $250ish
Fiberglass Sub boxes-$200 in materials
Doms converter-$150
Alpine tv tuner- $150
Aux3-$70
Misc cables-$300
Madicco Window tint-Free ninety free (materials only)

About $5000+ish in the first 3 months.

But i'm done! I promise! Untill I get something new.

 

I guess I had fun modding my previous car, but I dunno... after thousands of dollars and all of that effort, and then you get another car and have to do it again? I don't think I have the energy. Seriously, though, I tried to do things sensibly, saved a lot of money here and there, and in the end, I don't want to think about how many thousands. 2? 3? Hopefully not much more than that.

So, what's on my short list for the TSX?

• Audio system upgrade
• Air filter/CAI
• Rear sway bar
• A-spec suspension
• Body kit
• Spoiler

That's over $2000 right there! Maybe I can drop the body kit.

 

That is what exactly the body shop told me.

 

Modding cars are very addicting.. $$$$!!
I traded in my 03 Accord coupe into 05 TSX to stay away from modding and stop this costly hobby. But OOPS~! I did it again~

I was going to get more stuffs for my TSX but after a friend reminding me how much I have spent on the car... Hmmm guess I'll have to pause for few months or a year.

These are my mods so far (They include shipping/install fee)

1. PIAA 6000K Super Cobalt HID Replacement Bulb... $250
2. CATZ XLO Amber Fog Lights... $100
3. Alarm Scanner... $80
4. Front grills... Free (Self made from left over grills from previous car)
5. OEM Front Lip Kit... $280??
6. Alpine IVA-D300... $1500
7. Soundgate SNHOND3... $100
8. PAC TR-7 (DVD Bypass)... $25 + RadioShack GLI... $15
9. AVI 6.5 Component (Front) + Rockford 6.5 Component (Rear)... $600
10. Alpine Type S 6X9 + 2-12" Phoenix Gold Type R + Phoenix Gold Type R Sub Amp... $625
11. JL 2-12W6 Factory Box... Free
12. Dynamat... $70
13. B-Quiet (Cheaper Dynamat)... Free. Left over from a friend.
14. OEM Interior Metal Look Trim... $80
15. 17X7 Fujime Concept R-Spec (Dirt Cheap) Rims (But still less weight than stock @ 19lbs)... $295 + Balance and install w/lug nuts and hub centric ring... $140
16. Caliper painting (Gloss Black)... $30
17. M3 Lip Spoiler... $250 (Guess I paid the most on this.. DAMN~!! )

TOTAL SO FAR: $4,440

Future Mods:
1. A-Spec Suspension
2. Hondata Intake Gasket
3. Comptech Rear Sway Bar
4. Intake... Considering... Injen CAI from 03 Accord was loud to me.

Saved up another $1200 recently... What mod should I do next??

 

and the point?

 

dang thats alot on stereo. i wish i had dedication like that i might actually place a at a car show

:troutslap

 

My sound system is all stealth install except the front two tweeter. So nothing fancy looking speakers can be seen and people think that it is a really nice sounding "stock" system.

 

Mods
Engine:
Hondata Reflash $595
Hondata Heat Gasket $65
DC Sports Header $219
TB Coolant Bypass $5
Progress Sports Rear Swaybar $160
DC5 JDM valve cover $200
Mugen Oil Cap $10
JDM Coolant Pressure Cap $5
K&N CCAI System $195
Spoon Magnetic Oil Bolt $17
Spoon Resivour Covers (Blue) $6

Exterior:
JDM Grill $380
JDM Taillights $120
Mesh Grills $10
OE Kit $800
6500K Phillips D2S HID $120
JDM H1s Yellow $17
M3 Style Lip Spoiler $30
15% Tint $130
18x7 Falken Torque 5 Gunmetal $525
Custom Honda Center Caps $22
Nankang 225/40/18 Tires $380

Interior:
JDM Door Sills $45
Mugen Shift Knob $5
JDM Accord Shift Boot $15
Interior LED Conversion $20

Audio/Video:
AVelectronic Unit $475
iPod Photo 30G $349
Playstation Slim $140
Blitzsafe AUX System $89

Suspension:
Koni Yellow Adjustable Shocks $575
Tein Luxury Master $165
Ignalls Rear Camber Kit $139

GRAND TOTAL.......... OMG!!!!= $5849.00

This is the total before shipping costs and the labor for my suspension install!

 

Engine:
Mobil 1 Synthetic Motor Oil : $21 (per change)
(yeah this is maintenance, but I consider it an upgrade )
BearTrap Filter Magnet : $15

Exterior

Numerous Polish/car wash and washing material $150
Sylvania SilverStar H1 $30

Interior:
LED Lighting: $15
Cold Cathode lighting: $20

Audio:Video

Sound insulation: $50
Panasonic DVD player/tv tuner: $1000
OEM Install kit and parts: $100
Alpine Type-R Speaker $450
Alpine Type-R Subwoofer: $130
SNHOND3 and cable: $130

Suspension:
Comptech Rear Sway bar: $130
Poly bushings: $20
Fuzion ZRi Tires: $400 ($500 if including alignment/balance)

Tools: $50

Total: Over $2800

 

i have over 15 grand in my car in less than 6 months ,I build my cars to how i like them no matter the price long as im happy who cares. david

 

Tint - $220
OEM Kit - $820
18x7.5 TSW Volcanos - $1255
Neuspeed Koni Shocks - $575
Neuspeed Sport Springs - $165
Greddy Evo2 Catback - $735
M3 Trunk Lip - $85

Total = $3635 (I thought it was closer to $5000...but I guess I'm wrong)

 

$360 CAD so far.

 

i dont even know how your car looks.

 

Kenny when I come to CA I am going to switch cars with you, you wont mind right?

 

How do you like the Phoenix Golds?

 

Tints: $270
All weather Floor mats: $100
Blue Interior lights: $20
JL 500/1 Amp & 2 JL 12w3v2: $1300
Brushed Aluminum ported box for those JLs: FREE ($175 everyone else)
Debadging: FREE (kidding)
Injen CAI: $240
Sun roof visor: $100 (I dont even use this, I need to sell it)

TOTAL: $2000 +

and many many more to come. I am just getting started =)

 

2004 Acura TSX, 5AT, non navi = 26,000$
Euro R Grill/Badges= 271$
Euro R Hood Trim= 50$
Euro R Body Kit= 1,150 $
Euro R Fog Lights = 200$
Euro R Headlights= 605$
Euro R Rear Corner Taillamps=196$
Euro R Radiator Cover= 29$
Euro R Valve Cover= 183$
Euro R Spark Plug Cover 44$
Euro R Dipstick= 20$
Euro R floor Mats= 166$
Accord Door Sills = 40$
JDM Fuel Door Sticker= 6$
JDM Fuel Warning Label= 6$
Carbon Fiber Hood= 500$
Greddy Exaust= 820$
Shift Knob= 40$
Cusco Front Bar= 165$
Cusco Type I Bar= 86$
Cusco Hood Pins & Install= 200$
Mugen Oil Cap= 60$
Mugen Radiator Cap= 25$
Mugen License Plate Bolts= 22$
New Pads= 140$
Rear Rotors= 180$
Front Rotors= 200$
Rotor Installation & Pads= 200$
Tein Coilovers=1,100$
Tein EDFC= 330$
Teing Coilover and EDFC Installation= 450$
Front LCD Screen= 150$
Rear Middle LCD install= 175$
Memphis M Class 500 watt amp= 345$
Memphis 12" M3 sub= 240$
Rims and Tires= 900$
Injen Cold Air Intake= 295$
DEI Viper 791XV 2-way alarm + Install= 565$
Xenon White Interior Lights= 35$
Nokya Yellow H11= 25$
Blue Interior Neons= 65$
Stinger Expert Positive Terminal= 90$
Stinger Expert Negative Terminal= 40$

Total with out price of car $10,409

Total estimate with car $36,409

This is just an estimate and will probably be out of date really soon cause I am getting ready to do cut in headrest screen in my car.

Along with the cost of the car comes the cost of shows that I have entered.


50$ entrance fee + 80$ electric cost = 130$ - Tuner War . Harrisburg, PA . Farm Show Complex . 2/19/05 - 2nd Place JDM OEM
50$ entrance fee + 110$ electric cost = 160$ - Hot Import Nights . Charlotte, NC . Merchandise Mart . 4/23/05 - 2nd Place JDM OEM
50$ entrance fee + 70$ electric cost = 120$ - Import Circuit . Phildelphia, PA . Fort Washington Convention Center . 6/7/05 - Did not Place
50$ entrance fee - Import War . Hershey, PA . Giant Center . 5/15/05 - 5th Place 4 door street class
50$ entrance fee - got away with using but not paying for electric - Carlisle Modified Madness . State College, PA . Brice Jordan Center . 5/21-22/05 - Did not Place
50$ entrance fee - Hot Import Nights . Washington, DC . Dulles Expo Center . 6/25/2005 - 2nd Place JDM OEM
45$ entrance fee - Super Tuner Show . Hampton, VA . Hampton Collesium . 7/23-24/05 - Best Acura & 1st Place 4 door Street Class

Show Cost Total = $605

Mods Cost + Show Cost = $11,014

Yes I would have to say that I am addicted to my car but what I always tell my parents when they say stop wasting your money is I could be spending it on drugs and alcohol instead.

 

 

wowza. Do you have a girlfriend? :kiss:

haha

kidding

 

And its an AT

 

nope if I did probably wouldn't of had half that money for my car, haha. we still have yet to see pics of stphy yet.