New Mods - 2006 ASM 6MT NAVI - Pictures
07-14-2007, 12:40 PM
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New Mods - 2006 ASM 6MT NAVI - Pictures
So I finally installed most of the parts I had laying around.
Modifications:
18 x 8.5 +53 WedsSport TC-005 Gunmetal Wheels
Kumho SPT 225/45-18 Tires
Work Royal Blue Lug Nuts
Tanabe SOC Type-II Coilovers
Ingalls Rear Camber Kit
Mugen Sports Grille
Chrome Lower Grille Dress Up
Debadged Trunk
Ultimate Pedals Acura / TSX engraved pedal kit
Acura OEM Accessory Silver Steering Wheel
VentureShield Custom Clear Bra
35% SolarGard Charcoal Tint
Future Mods:
3mm Rear Wheel Spacers
S2000 Exhaust Tips
WeatherTech Dark Tinted Visors
NAV2TV Conversion / Rear Back Up Camera / DVD Player
10" Fiberglass Subwoofer Enclosure / Front Component Speaker Set / Amp / Dynamat / Remove Rear Speakers
The interior pictures came out very badly so I did not include them.
Also, the exterior pictures came out sub par because it was BLINDINGLY bright outside. I will take better pictures soon once I have the next round of mods are installed.
More to come!
Aamir
Modifications:
18 x 8.5 +53 WedsSport TC-005 Gunmetal Wheels
Kumho SPT 225/45-18 Tires
Work Royal Blue Lug Nuts
Tanabe SOC Type-II Coilovers
Ingalls Rear Camber Kit
Mugen Sports Grille
Chrome Lower Grille Dress Up
Debadged Trunk
Ultimate Pedals Acura / TSX engraved pedal kit
Acura OEM Accessory Silver Steering Wheel
VentureShield Custom Clear Bra
35% SolarGard Charcoal Tint
Future Mods:
3mm Rear Wheel Spacers
S2000 Exhaust Tips
WeatherTech Dark Tinted Visors
NAV2TV Conversion / Rear Back Up Camera / DVD Player
10" Fiberglass Subwoofer Enclosure / Front Component Speaker Set / Amp / Dynamat / Remove Rear Speakers
The interior pictures came out very badly so I did not include them.
Also, the exterior pictures came out sub par because it was BLINDINGLY bright outside. I will take better pictures soon once I have the next round of mods are installed.
More to come!
Aamir
07-14-2007, 12:53 PM
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Zero rubbing issues so far. I do not anticipate any either.
I am going to put on some 3mm spacers just to make the rear appear a little more flush with the fender. From many angles it looks quite flush but I am sure I can squeeze another 3-5mm in there.
I am going to put on some 3mm spacers just to make the rear appear a little more flush with the fender. From many angles it looks quite flush but I am sure I can squeeze another 3-5mm in there.
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07-14-2007, 05:47 PM
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nice! but i really wonder how those s2k tips will look.
I recall someone on here a while ago having some S2000 tips on their Pwp Tsx. It looked good! He also sold them on here as well and I missed out big time! I seen them on ebay brand new for about $120 plus shipping too. Kinda pricey but
07-14-2007, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jaehshim
Looking awesome.
one question about the Mugen Grill
if you purchased them from boomplustoys, how long was the wait?
one question about the Mugen Grill
if you purchased them from boomplustoys, how long was the wait?
07-15-2007, 05:29 AM
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damn man lets trade steering wheels. man we were almost twins.. but you have the silver enterior =( =P suckaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa lol. but your outside looks so much nicer than mine.. =( lo. man i gotta see that wheel in person.. can you now drive down to TX. so i can feel the wheel. lol.
07-15-2007, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Ruserious
I recall someone on here a while ago having some S2000 tips on their Pwp Tsx. It looked good! He also sold them on here as well and I missed out big time! I seen them on ebay brand new for about $120 plus shipping too. Kinda pricey but
Doesn't look quite right without a kit.
The tips stick out VERY far out without the kit.
07-15-2007, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by SeanS627
the wheels look great!
i wish i didn't have a rubbing problem with my TC's
i wish i didn't have a rubbing problem with my TC's
I noticed you are using a 235 on the 8" TC's.
I am using a 225 Kumho SPT on the 8.5" TC's, drives great, looks even better.
07-15-2007, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by AamirCWITR
You could probably alleviate some of those problems by switching to a 225/45 Kumho SPT.
I noticed you are using a 235 on the 8" TC's.
I am using a 225 Kumho SPT on the 8.5" TC's, drives great, looks even better.
I noticed you are using a 235 on the 8" TC's.
I am using a 225 Kumho SPT on the 8.5" TC's, drives great, looks even better.
my rubbing happens on the outer part of the fender
when i go over large bumps the car settles at the bottom and rubs the tire on the fender lip
it's because of the +42 and how low the car is sitting
07-15-2007, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by SeanS627
the rubbing is not on the inner part where most people refer to rubbing, so the taller fender wall would actually make it worse
my rubbing happens on the outer part of the fender
when i go over large bumps the car settles at the bottom and rubs the tire on the fender lip
it's because of the +42 and how low the car is sitting
my rubbing happens on the outer part of the fender
when i go over large bumps the car settles at the bottom and rubs the tire on the fender lip
it's because of the +42 and how low the car is sitting
Oops, I just noticed that I typed the wrong tire size in my original post.
I am running 225/40-18 Kumho SPT's! Not a 45 series!
I really think running this tire size will reduce your rubbing issue. This size is XL load rated also. Your steering may become a bit more responsive too with this size.
These tires very very slightly stretched on a 8.5" wide wheel.
On a 8" wheel, they would be square.
07-15-2007, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by vthree
damn man lets trade steering wheels. man we were almost twins.. but you have the silver enterior =( =P suckaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa lol. but your outside looks so much nicer than mine.. =( lo. man i gotta see that wheel in person.. can you now drive down to TX. so i can feel the wheel. lol.
All the leather steering wheels feel glossy and smoothed over after 15-20k miles. This is very easy to notice when driving an 06 loaner where the steering wheel feels like old greased leather on cars with 10k+ miles.
My car has 14k miles and since the steering wheel is not completely leather it feels just as it did on day one. The perforated leather matches the theme inside the car as well.
07-15-2007, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by AamirCWITR
Oops, I just noticed that I typed the wrong tire size in my original post.
I am running 225/40-18 Kumho SPT's! Not a 45 series!
I really think running this tire size will reduce your rubbing issue. This size is XL load rated also. Your steering may become a bit more responsive too with this size.
These tires very very slightly stretched on a 8.5" wide wheel.
On a 8" wheel, they would be square.
I am running 225/40-18 Kumho SPT's! Not a 45 series!
I really think running this tire size will reduce your rubbing issue. This size is XL load rated also. Your steering may become a bit more responsive too with this size.
These tires very very slightly stretched on a 8.5" wide wheel.
On a 8" wheel, they would be square.
i got the 235 originally to keep the speedo as close to stock as possible, but if a 225 would help that much when it comes to scrubbing on the outer part of the fender i can take the couple % points difference
the kumhos on there now are still way too new to worry about changing them just yet, but i might look into changing them the next time around
i bought my TC's on close-out from tire rack, so they didn't have the 18x8.5 +53 available because if they did i would have snapped those up instead
07-15-2007, 10:35 PM
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I predict you attended the massive typeR meet at VIR a few weekends back.
Nice wheels on the tsx.
Nice wheels on the tsx.
07-16-2007, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by AamirCWITR
The best thing about this steering wheel is that it ALWAYS feels brand new.
All the leather steering wheels feel glossy and smoothed over after 15-20k miles. This is very easy to notice when driving an 06 loaner where the steering wheel feels like old greased leather on cars with 10k+ miles.
My car has 14k miles and since the steering wheel is not completely leather it feels just as it did on day one. The perforated leather matches the theme inside the car as well.
All the leather steering wheels feel glossy and smoothed over after 15-20k miles. This is very easy to notice when driving an 06 loaner where the steering wheel feels like old greased leather on cars with 10k+ miles.
My car has 14k miles and since the steering wheel is not completely leather it feels just as it did on day one. The perforated leather matches the theme inside the car as well.
*** im in DALLAS.. but summer is almost over hehe. i'll have to ask tim how much i can get the wheel for.
07-16-2007, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by vthree
hmm does it get hot like thes shifknob?
*** im in DALLAS.. but summer is almost over hehe. i'll have to ask tim how much i can get the wheel for.
*** im in DALLAS.. but summer is almost over hehe. i'll have to ask tim how much i can get the wheel for.
No it does not get hot, it is not actually metal. It is the same metal look material that is in the cabin with a plastic coating over it.
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Originally Posted by joerockt
Centercaps on Weds? Imagine that! 
Looks great bro, good work...
Looks great bro, good work...
we all know u love da caps