Hey guys, well a little help with installing my CAI has turned into a mini install meet here. This is going to be a TSX only meet for this forum's members. We were going to originally going to be starting at 2pm next saturday the 11th at my apartment complex parking lot. I made sure to take a look at my lease and it says nothing about working on cars, so i think we're good to go. So lets set this at 1pm address is below. We have a CAI planned, valve cover and some audio wiring as well. Please post here if you 'd like to come and hang out or just work on your car with you fellow TSX owners.

1:00PM - whenever
My Apartment Complex:
The Prestwick
6166 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22044

Singed Up:
Reach
CGTSX2004
xivor

 

PM me for Cell Phone number if you guys are coming so you guys no where to meet once you get there. im thinkin the right side parking lot all the way at the end, usually has tons of room on the weekends.


1:00PM - whenever
My Apartment Complex:
The Prestwick
6166 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22044

Singed Up:
Reach
CGTSX2004
xivor
jpt

 

I'd love to go, but i'm in NY

 

CIA ?

well dont get too close to it or you be tracked for the next 10 years LOL

 

whatcha talkin' about?

yes...i fixed it

 

nice try atleast

 

Sounds like a lot of fun. Wish I wasn't so far away!

 

I'm still coming, but just to let you know, I broke my wrist, so yall will be doing the torque'in!

 

Damn i wish i could go but just came back to college

 

What'd you do?

 

Just a little scuffle. Usually its my punching hand that gets hurt but this time I just fell and braced w/ my left hand, and the ground did all the damage. Didn't know it was broken till the next day when it hurt like hell. Brace only, no cast.

I can still work a wrench with my right hand, but my left was easier to get up in that hole for the bitch bolt. What can I say, I'm a big guy and I got big hands.

 

Im thinking CGTSX might be wanting to do the bumper method, i mean shit, we have a bunch of guys, we might as well take off the bumper, it will probalby take less time, and it will give me practice for when my mugen grill comes later this month
plus, Radley is 2 miles down the road, so a broken clip is easy to replace.

 

We'll see...I generally prefer the minimum of intrusion so if we can work it through the wheel well, we should try to accomplish it through there.

 

whatever is easiest, im just worried about the dreaded bolt

 

i would love to come but.. im actually installing my oem bodykit this saturday.. i will be down the street from you guys down on king street.

 

No need to take the front bumper off, but damn how many people that it's take to install a CAI. I could have gone to your work and installed it for you during your lunch break. I might swing by for a minute to supervised you guys.

 

hey, thanks lito, i think its just turned into a mini TSX meet. we're going to be doing a little bit of everything. engine and audio for not just me.

 

Host this in Ohio next time....im too far I'm going to be getting a few mods next week ill need help with.

 

Come by and show it off then!

I don't know if we'll do my audio afterall. I kinda want to do it but the hand thing is gonna prevent me. I've got the amp in my trunk now though (in a box) and the sub is scheduled for delivery today. It'll get done soon

 

Sounds like a cool little gathering. Just alittle too far for my blood.

 

everyone still good for tomorrow? please give me a call when you guys are on your way, 513-403-9454 just to let me know when to expect you guys.

-oh, and also, should i pick up a new gasket for the valve cover install, i only have 500 miles on my engine?

 

513???? thats a Cincinnati, OH number

 

Like just about 75% of people in the DC area, he's probably a transplant.

 

yep, grew up in cincy, went to college in maryland, work in NOVA

 

DC_TSX, I'm good, when should I get there? Check your PMs please.

 

I'm good. Should be there about 2-ish.

 

oh cool. I went to college at UC and lived in cincy for 5 years...now im in Dayton

 

As mentioned, we had our little install meet today. My memory is horrible so someone feel free to correct anything I put down wrong below. I snapped some pics of the work and hoods of some of the cars. We didn't do a groupshot of the cars (wtf were we thinking) but for 4 hours it was an afternoon well spent. I had a great time guys and thanks for helping a gimp out!

In attendance:
Reach
CGTSX2004
DC_TSX
xizor
lito
jpt (sans TSX)

DC_TSX's engine bay: (where's the F'ing intake??)


This is after stock intake removal (bumper method, thanks to lito), and before the K&N Typhoon intake install.
Now at this point, I feel stupid, because I took a before, and a few during... but no after pictures of this intake. DC_TSX, pls post one sometime for future comparisons.




Xizor's engine bay:




lito's engine bay:




Reach's engine bay:




Reach's xenonmatch fogs, OFF: (daytime.. note the 'NOT JDM YO' blue reflective appearance)




Reach's xenonmatch fogs, ON: (dusk 2 hrs later... a nice color match)





Anyway, that's all for now folks. See you all at the 3/25 DC area BBQ meet at Cabin John Park!

 

Here's the pics I snapped



NBPTSX2004... err I mean CGTSX2004's TSX




Lito working on DC_TSX's intake


DC_TSX's








Full size pics

 

We had a great turnout today at the mini meet, great to meet some fellow dc metro area
TSX owners. Special thanks to Lito for the extensive help on the typhoon CAI install, its much appreciated. Cant wait for the next on in April. Some pics of the finished project to follow. Also, for future typhoon installs, you can do a coolant line bypass, see the pic. Had a great time time today and i appreciate all the help from everyone.

 

WoW, lito Mugen TSX is sooooo clean. Soooooo Clean!

 

<whistles> someone should put their valve cover back on...

 

seriously though, i just left the spark cover off, i think im gonna try this next weekend. if not, i may bring it to the barbeque

 

Looks great guys thanks for the pics!!!

 

Looks like fun, sorry I missed it guys. We will have to another serious one later in the season.

 

great pics everyone.

 

Ok, I don't wanna use this thread for my own personal agenda but...

LITO EMPTY YOUR PM's

 

Looks great! Lito's engine bay looks really sharp. So, DC_TSX, what's the verdict on the CAI? Are you lovin' it?

 

what is the white tsx wit tl wheels dropped on??????????anymore pictures

 

That's xizor's car... search and you should find some more.