OEM Body Kit Installed-Car is Done!

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Old 09-21-2005, 10:29 AM
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OEM Body Kit Installed-Car is Done!

Finally got some free time late last night to install the body kit. It was a fairly simple install-No one should pay to have it done-I'm not a "Car Guy" at all and if I can do it-anyone can. So the car is now done. Purchased new on
July 18th-05' NBP/5AT, Tein Coilovers, SPC Camber Kit, 18X 7.5 PIAA Hyper Black Sport Mesh Wheels w/ custom Acura center caps, 235/40/18 Falken Ziex ZE512 Tires, Comptech Sway, OEM Fogs, 35% Lumar Tint, OEM Body Kit & Rear Lip Spoiler. May upgrade the sound system later, but it's fine for now the way it is. Thanks to everyone for their help. Sorry the photos aren't that great. I'm due for a major camera upgrade. Maybe I can do it now since I'm finally done doing stuff to my car for the time being. Have a good one. Chris


Old 09-21-2005, 10:33 AM
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I love your car, its exactly how i would want mine to look if i did the things you did
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Cheers for a great lookin' car!
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Nice and clean. Just the way I like it.

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perfectly done. I love black but I hate washing my car, so hence why I drive a white one. I think black looks the best when its clean, especially on the TSX with the chrome accents on the door handles, window trim, and grille. Don't change a thing!
Old 09-21-2005, 11:55 AM
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Looks good

Although, you're NEVER done!
Old 09-21-2005, 12:09 PM
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Good work....I'm thinking about doing this too, and Im no car guy. Were there instructions and were they pretty helpful?
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very nice!
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Nice dood!

Is it just me or do those 235's look really thick??
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Originally Posted by joerockt
Nice dood!

Is it just me or do those 235's look really thick??
how can you see the width in those pics??
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looking clean and nice bro! Sweet ride
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Originally Posted by joerockt
Nice dood!

Is it just me or do those 235's look really thick??
Not in person. I think it's the whole black car/black tires/black wheel well thing in photos. Just like drops on people black cars sometimes look different in photos vs. real life, etc. If I would of known that I was going to ditch the A-Spec in favor of the Teins I maybe would of purchased 225's, but having said that they look good with the drop I chose IMO and not to mention a little tiny bit of added rim protection...Chris
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Love those rims! Very nice job on the install and I definitely agree. Don't waste $400+ to let someone install it for you.
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all i see are x's...
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Originally Posted by drigo
all i see are x's...
I think my hosting site is down temporarily. Check back later. Thanks for the comments everyone.
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Originally Posted by Tsx536
Although, you're NEVER done!
That's for damn sure.

Car looks nice.
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nice drop, wheels and kit.....

i really like the custom Acura center caps.....what's the deal with those?
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Nice! BTW Chris, I just got the A Spec suspension that you sent! Woo hoo! I'm getting it installed tomorrow!
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
how can you see the width in those pics??

Hawk eyes? I cant see it. They look like 205's to me.

Nice and clean! Good job!
Old 09-21-2005, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by virus7
nice drop, wheels and kit.....

i really like the custom Acura center caps.....what's the deal with those?
Basically they are 2" round decals I had made. They are chrome print Acura logos on 2mil gloss black vinyl. I then had a clear 4 mil overlaminate put on top of the decal for UV and water protection, etc. I just applied them right over top of the PIAA carbon center caps like a decal. They look OEM!
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hot ride... looks clean. how long did it take to install the kit? also where did u get the kit from? how much did u pay for them?
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Originally Posted by jerzpwr
hot ride... looks clean. how long did it take to install the kit? also where did u get the kit from? how much did u pay for them?
The kit took about 3 hours to install by myself. I would recommend that you have someone help you out with the front lip though. I paid $760 shipped for my kit and I got it from a friend who works for Acura.
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Originally Posted by TSX_Road_Warrior
The kit took about 3 hours to install by myself. I would recommend that you have someone help you out with the front lip though. I paid $760 shipped for my kit and I got it from a friend who works for Acura.

do u think its possible that he could hook me up with the same deal? also did it come painted?
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Stunning!!!
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Originally Posted by jerzpwr
do u think its possible that he could hook me up with the same deal? also did it come painted?
Sorry no. This is a long time friend and I cannot divulge where he works. The OEM kits all come painted I do beleive. Check out the group buys going on. There are usually kits for not much more than I paid up for grabs fairly regularly. Good Luck.
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That's nice!
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looks real good man.
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holy shine! you keep that thing clean... wax wax and polish?
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i love it. nice work!!!!
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