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Aug 27, 2013 | 07:46 PM

SimpleK

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SimpleK's Unicorn Build

Purchased my 2008 TSX in mid June 2013 in Cincinnati. The car is in immaculate condition. This TSX is a true unicorn...lol. I have absolutely fallen in love with this car. Apologies for the iPhone photos. Better photos will be taken in the future.

2008 Acura TSX with Navigation
Mileage: 71,000 (purchase date)
Transmission: 6 speed MT
Interior: Ebony (black) leather

Aug 27, 2013 | 07:48 PM

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Time to get up to date with the build. I'm not very active on here. Please excuse the multiple posts.

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Aug 27, 2013 | 07:49 PM

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Decided it was time to remove the Acura center caps. I replaced all four center caps. I only took one photo.

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Aug 27, 2013 | 07:50 PM

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Small engine add ons...

I hate the Spoon oil cap. It looks way to cheap IMO. So went with my favorite...

Aug 27, 2013 | 07:51 PM

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Interior addition...

Aug 27, 2013 | 07:53 PM

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Recently installed these parts

First off...airbag swap. Actually just the cover thanks to BluLabelCL9.

Second...K Tuned coil pack cover...

Third...Accord door sills thanks to Fie.

Aug 27, 2013 | 10:30 PM

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Unicorn indeed! Loving the mods & convesion so far!!

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Aug 27, 2013 | 10:33 PM

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awesome!!!!!

Aug 28, 2013 | 08:38 AM

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Thanks!! Plenty of more changes coming. Stay tuned...lol.

Aug 28, 2013 | 12:21 PM

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Awesome progress so far!

Jan 13, 2014 | 12:40 PM

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Some updates....

CT Icebox installed

Tinted the fog lights yellow. Not completely satisfied with the tint at first. But once the lights heated the tint up and removed all the bubbles, it looked ten times better.

Jan 28, 2014 | 03:41 PM

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Somebody's about to get low...

Jan 28, 2014 | 03:42 PM

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Removed the "Acura" from underneath the Nav screen.

Jan 28, 2014 | 03:44 PM

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Wheels were ordered last week. Waiting on them to be delivered today. But I think the snow may postpone delivery until tomorrow. Come on UPS!! Don't let me down!!

Jan 31, 2014 | 08:59 AM

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They finally arrived....

Better photos to follow once the weather cooperates. These were taken with my phone.

Jan 31, 2014 | 09:09 AM

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Jan 31, 2014 | 10:54 PM

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Pics of wheels on car ASAP!

Feb 7, 2014 | 12:41 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DonaldT24

Pics of wheels on car ASAP!

No worries! I'll have photos posted soon!

Feb 7, 2014 | 07:15 PM

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SBC RPF1's?

Mar 16, 2014 | 12:26 PM

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Pic after I got my lug nuts...

Apologies for the bad angle of the photo. Lowered and prior to wheels mounted and alignment. Better pics to come just waiting for better weather.

Mar 26, 2014 | 07:04 PM

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very nice, can't wait to see more !

Mar 26, 2014 | 07:30 PM

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Apr 15, 2014 | 01:47 PM

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Got a lot of stressful things going on in my life at the moment. Sorry for not posting up tons of updates. I've still got some adjusting to do on the coilovers after I get the rear camber kit installed (thanks Ohio for the rusted and seized up bolts).

May 7, 2014 | 01:28 PM

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More photos...

Simple_K24, on Flickr

May 9, 2014 | 03:13 PM

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A couple photos from today at lunch.

by SimpleK24, on Flickr

May 12, 2014 | 08:45 AM

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looking good!

Jun 6, 2014 | 05:38 PM

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Nice work! Not a fan of Honda emblem over Acura emblem but to each their own...

Dec 10, 2014 | 11:48 PM

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looks good

Feb 4, 2015 | 08:53 PM

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Nice

Feb 5, 2015 | 12:30 PM

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Time for some more updates I guess. Install slated for warmer weather when the car comes out of winter mode.

Feb 6, 2015 | 04:06 AM

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Nice upgrade!

Feb 7, 2015 | 05:30 PM

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Can't wait to see those installed, gonna look great!!

Feb 11, 2015 | 12:28 PM

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Dude car looks great! Nice legit stuff there!

Feb 11, 2015 | 01:07 PM

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Got some Heeltoe purchases on there too!

Mar 25, 2015 | 10:45 AM

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Wait what's that on the Unicorn??

Installed the new calipers, pads and rotors last Sunday. Had an issue trying to remove the OEM brake lines. So I was unable to install the new SS lines. Parts installed down below.

Spoon Sports Monoblock Calipers - CL7
Hawk HPS S2000 Pads
Stop-Tech Slotted Rotors
Amsoil High Performance Street Brake Fluid
Stop-Tech Stainless Steel Brake Lines - pending