JDM05TSX's Carbon Fiber-Aholic -- Lot's more to come.

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Old 06-26-2007, 11:47 AM
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JDM05TSX's Carbon Fiber-Aholic -- Lot's more to come.

Front - Img 1


Front - Img 2


Front Side


Headlight


Rear Hood


Wipers


Pillars


Fuel Lid


Side Out


Rims


Brakes


Trunk


Spoiler


Taillight Left


Taillight Right


Rear Side


Rear Far Out


APEXi Controller


Pedals


Engine
04 A/T ECU Swap (Hondata Reflashed)
APEXi AFC NEO Controller
K&N Cold Air Intake
DC Sports Header
Tanabe Medallion Touring Catback Exhaust
Random Technology Catalytic Converter
Skunk2 Camshafts - Stage 1
Mugen Oil Cap
JDM Radiator Cap
JDM Radiator Cover

Suspension
Tein Flex Coillovers
H&R Front/Rear Sway Bars
Niche GT Chrome 19x7.5
Toyo Proxes T1R 225/35ZR-19 w/Siping
Powerslot Rotors (Front/Rear)
Hawk Brake Pads (Front/Rear)
Blue Lug Nuts

Body
ViS N1 Carbon Fiber Hood
ViS Carbon Fiber Trunk
3D GT Carbon Fiber Spoiler
Carbon Fiber Fuel Lid
Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim
Euro-R Front Grill & Trim
Euro-R 2006 Headlights - Angel Lights & Housing Painted
JDM Rear Outer Taillights
Euro-R Inner Left Rear Foglight
Euro-R Emblem (Front)
Euro-R "H" Emblem (Rear)
Euro-R "Accord" Emblem (Rear)
Euro-R Emblem (Rear)
Mugen Emblem (Rear)
19" Emblem (2) Side(s)
Mugen Gas Cap
5% Tint Rear Window, Rear Passengers & Sunroof
35% Front Driver & Passenger

Interior
Euro-R Pedals (Non JDM)
EDM LHD Euro-R floor mats - On Order
Honda AirBag Cover - On Order

Audio
Phoenix Gold OCTANE-R 8.0:1 (800W x 1) Amplifier
Phoenix Gold OCTANE-R 8.0:4 (125W x 4, 400W x 1) Amplifier
Phoenix Gold OCTANE-ZR 12d2/12d4 (700W) x 2 Subwoofers
Phoenix Gold OCTANE-ZR 6.5 COMP (150W) x 4 Comp
Phoenix Gold OCTANE-R 69.0c COAX (90W) Coax

Security
Mobile Guardian Satellite Tracking
Autopage RS-1000 OLED w/Remote Start & Window Control

Waiting To Get
Mugen Full Bodykit (Paid For)
Comptech Supercharger (Paid For)
Mugen Header/Cat (Paid For)

Here's my last dyno run:


I was thinking of ditching some stuff, my wipers, gas lid, and chrome rims. I know a guy who can get the same carbon fiber sheet from ViS and overlay the top of my car so the whole top of my car is Carbon Fiber.

Below are the rims I'm considering, what do you think?

http://www.optionimports.com/vorafomags.html

Spoke (Dark Blue)

My mugen bodykit should be here any day now, I also found an Acura dealership in Las Vegas that has the Comptech Supercharger for the A/T and bought it from them. I haggled the price and got it for 3k. I also ordered me the mugen headers/cat combo from Kings Motorsports. I'm going to do all the performance upgrades first, then take it to a trusted friend to do the bodywork.

Let me know what you guys think.
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Old 06-26-2007, 11:53 AM
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Sorry, the inner rear foglight isn't JDM, it's EDM! My bad ( I Thought I updated my text )
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Old 06-26-2007, 11:59 AM
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i love the car....

but the spoiler, meh too ricey
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Old 06-26-2007, 12:15 PM
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Lose the wing, blue wipers , and rims . Post pics once you get all the parts you listed coming soon but paid for.
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Old 06-26-2007, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by cybereclipse
i love the car....

but the spoiler, meh too ricey
Yeah alot of people don't like the spoiler, it looks better in person, but in the end it's what I like, but do value everyones opinion.

Under the engine, I forgot I also have.

Hondata Heatshield
Unorthodox SS Pulleys
Gates Micro-V Belt

I already ditched the wipers, and will order my volks soon. I don't plan on losing the wing, i'd have to get another carbon fiber trunk.

I will definently have pictures updated once I have all my upgrades done.
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Old 06-26-2007, 12:21 PM
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Ah geez, not this guy...
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Old 06-26-2007, 12:22 PM
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Be nice guys, i'm trying...I agree with alot of what you guys don't like, I can see it...but it takes time to get things changed.
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Old 06-26-2007, 12:23 PM
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I would lose the spoiler, wipers, and put that bodykit on ASAP. Also, change the wheels. If you do those things, your car will look 100 times better.

Also, where did you order the Comptech SC from? Are they selling them again?

Also, I bet those wheels are slowing you down. Those look like some heavy chrome 19's.
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Old 06-26-2007, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jdm05tsx
I know a guy who can get the same carbon fiber sheet from ViS and overlay the top of my car so the whole top of my car is Carbon Fiber.
Let me know if you do this. I need to do the same because my roof got messed up.
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Old 06-26-2007, 12:28 PM
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It's great that you're trying. I respect that.

The wing wouldn't look half as bad if you got a nice kit to compliment the large wing on the kit. A member on here, search "Time Attack TSX" had a wing on his car like yours, but he had Work Rims and the Mugen Lip kit to compliment everything and it flowed very well. You can ditch the wipers, and you don't have to ditch the gas tank cover, I'm sure it'll look decent after you get that kit. (FYI, go Mugen Full Kit + Volk Rims) then you're set.
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Like everyone else said ditch the rims, wipers and spoiler. Also ditch the license plate frame.
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Old 06-26-2007, 12:32 PM
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<---- Waits for someone to inquire about the Apexi controller.
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Old 06-26-2007, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by joerockt
<---- Waits for someone to inquire about the Apexi controller.
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Old 06-26-2007, 12:44 PM
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OK done waiting ...


What are you using the controller for .. Is it just for looks? How did you hook it up?
Where did you hook it up?
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Old 06-26-2007, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX420J
OK done waiting ...


What are you using the controller for .. Is it just for looks? How did you hook it up?
Where did you hook it up?
Oh, we tried this. He cant seem to give specifics about it...
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Old 06-26-2007, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by cybereclipse
i love the car....

but the spoiler, meh too ricey
great minds think alike
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Old 06-26-2007, 01:49 PM
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get some type of lip kit and get rid of those wipers.
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Old 06-26-2007, 01:57 PM
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Not bad jdm05tsx - think you've overdone the rear wing, and not feeling the blue trimmed wipers.
Should've opted for the silver CF fuel flap - would've blended in more.
B-pillar faux CF trim looks pretty good.
But, if you're happy with how it looks, then that's all that matters at the end of the day.
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Old 06-26-2007, 02:12 PM
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Did'nt you get flamed on the other site.......... those wheels, the hidious blue wipers, the shopping cart wing, the twisted chrome license plate frame . Sorry man not feeling your ride....... poor TSX
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Old 06-26-2007, 02:27 PM
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not really feeling the side markers either. i think those are side markers? dont really see a point in having side markers when you have a turn signal on your mirror.
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Old 06-26-2007, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by drunkenbuda
Lose the wing, blue wipers , and rims . Post pics once you get all the parts you listed coming soon but paid for.


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Old 06-26-2007, 02:51 PM
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Relax people. The guy said he's trying to change. Instead of saying not feeling your ride and what not, point him into a more tasteful direction.
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Old 06-26-2007, 03:04 PM
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Dude, you do what you want and as long as you like it that is all that matters! And just like EuRTSX said, point out the few things that may help you out instead of saying s*&$ about it. Like, you already changed the wipers (or they are order), the wheels def are probably slowing you down, and that wing would look A LOT better if you got a body kit to compliment it. Other than that, props for all the money and hard work spent!!
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Old 06-26-2007, 03:29 PM
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Thanks guys.

The body will complete the car and help the wing, I understand not everyone likes those type of wings but it's all about the bodykit.

The supercharger I got from an Acura Dealership out of state, they had 1 automatic and 1 manual transmission, I haggled the price and got it for 3k (brand new). They needed to get rid of their stock. All I said to the guy at the dealership was "look, the company is out of business, no warranty, this is a 100% gamble on my part" so he lowered the price from 4,800.

The APEXi controller was used to tune the Air & Fuel Ratio, I mainly use it to view my rpms, battery level etc.

The rims are slowing me down, I found a local buyer to take them off my hands and will order the Volks in the next few days.

The wipers were changed to black, the license plates were changed and got mugen screws.

The bodykit and sc should be here anyday. I will do all my performance mods first, then take it to the bodyshop and have them work on the kit.
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Do you live out in Sac?
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Nice headlights
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Old 06-26-2007, 04:21 PM
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You a bad man jigga. Very bad man!

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Old 06-26-2007, 04:38 PM
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Your "Carbon Fiber Fuel Lid"

Are those the ones they sell on ebay??

Do they just replace the OEM one?
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Old 06-26-2007, 04:44 PM
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I believe so - haven't seen them mentioned or listed elsewhere.
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Old 06-26-2007, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by taz98spin
Your "Carbon Fiber Fuel Lid"

Are those the ones they sell on ebay??

Do they just replace the OEM one?
I saw on ebay other day but now its gone again.
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Old 06-26-2007, 06:45 PM
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Yup...it's an OEM fuel lid laid in carbon fiber. They buy another stock lid then send the whole piece to you, so you get to keep your original.
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Old 06-26-2007, 07:02 PM
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Come back once you replaced those chrome wheels with some JDM wheels maybe some Volk's in black and installed the Mugen bodykit
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wasn't expecting to see the headlights like that. thats very dfiferent !
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so does a FWD car need that much down force on the back wheels?
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:troutslap Sorry, but that car needs lots of improvements.
As mentioned in above posts

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a little overdone for my tastes

now that car would attract attention for sure!!
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Once you have accomplished your plans, your car will be awesome. Just lose the rear spoiler..
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Old 06-26-2007, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jdm05tsx
Yup...it's an OEM fuel lid laid in carbon fiber. They buy another stock lid then send the whole piece to you, so you get to keep your original.
Thanks for letting me know!

Oh, and was it hard or easy to replace the OEM fuel lid?
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