Tsx536's Ride: JDM Headlights and 06 Steering Wheel
05-31-2007, 02:09 PM
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Tsx536's Ride: JDM Headlights and 06 Steering Wheel
Memorial weekend was a great install weekend. I installed 04/05 JDM headlights, 06 steering wheel, and re-installed my Pioneer Navi system. (My Pioneer Navi was in for a flex ribbon recall.)
The JDM headlight install wasn't too bad. I swapped projectors with my US OEM headlights, to make the lights LHD. I followed some intructions from a great post by Reach. Bumper removal was pretty easy, and I was able to get it all done in a couple of hours. I put painters tape on my garage door to help me aim the headlights after the swap. I have the height exactly the same as with the OEM US headlights.
The 06 Steering wheel install also wasn't too bad. Took me about 1 1/2 hours but I could probably do it in 45 minutes if I had to do it again. I ended up not needed a steering wheel puller. I was able to get the wheel off, just by wiggling it. It doesn't seem like it will come off at first, but it just pops right off. I'd consider this install a 2 out 5 in terms of diffculty. I think the hardest parts were aligning the new steering wheel to be perfectly straight when the car is going straight. Also getting the bolt of the steering wheel the first time can be tough, and it would help if you can have some else hold the steering wheel to prevent it from locking.
Overall, I like this mod a lot. Since my hands are always on the wheel, this mod makes a nice difference. It's not a lot thicker than the 04 wheel, but it 's enough to a noticeable difference. If I had the choice to do the swap again. I definitely would. The extra grips at 10 and 2 are very nice. The wheel just feels more beefy and helps give you a little different feeling of control. Special thanks to Xenonhid for helping with the process and given me a lot of info to help determine if I should do the sway.
Anyway, here are the pics:
The JDM headlight install wasn't too bad. I swapped projectors with my US OEM headlights, to make the lights LHD. I followed some intructions from a great post by Reach. Bumper removal was pretty easy, and I was able to get it all done in a couple of hours. I put painters tape on my garage door to help me aim the headlights after the swap. I have the height exactly the same as with the OEM US headlights.
The 06 Steering wheel install also wasn't too bad. Took me about 1 1/2 hours but I could probably do it in 45 minutes if I had to do it again. I ended up not needed a steering wheel puller. I was able to get the wheel off, just by wiggling it. It doesn't seem like it will come off at first, but it just pops right off. I'd consider this install a 2 out 5 in terms of diffculty. I think the hardest parts were aligning the new steering wheel to be perfectly straight when the car is going straight. Also getting the bolt of the steering wheel the first time can be tough, and it would help if you can have some else hold the steering wheel to prevent it from locking.
Overall, I like this mod a lot. Since my hands are always on the wheel, this mod makes a nice difference. It's not a lot thicker than the 04 wheel, but it 's enough to a noticeable difference. If I had the choice to do the swap again. I definitely would. The extra grips at 10 and 2 are very nice. The wheel just feels more beefy and helps give you a little different feeling of control. Special thanks to Xenonhid for helping with the process and given me a lot of info to help determine if I should do the sway.
Anyway, here are the pics:
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Thanks for the compliments guys!
Could one of the mods please make this a poll?
The question is: Should I get the Mugen Grill?
A) Yes
B) No
Could one of the mods please make this a poll?
The question is: Should I get the Mugen Grill?
A) Yes
B) No
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Originally Posted by jiggaman
mugen grill? yes!!!!! its one of my favorite mods to date.
You're ride must look pretty clean man. If I remember right, you got JDM headlights, Mugen Grill, and also those powder coated rims
05-31-2007, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jiggaman
mugen grill? yes!!!!! its one of my favorite mods to date.
I say, no. Then again, I'm not into the whole JDM thing -- but your lights do look good tho.
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Originally Posted by joerockt
For an AT, it looks damn good...
BTW, were you able to get power to the illuminated buttons?
BTW, were you able to get power to the illuminated buttons?
No, I actually just left my 04 silver buttons on there. I didn't feel like messing with it since I wanted to finish the other mods too. The illuminated buttons are very tempting though.
They happen to be on sale in the black market if any 04 guys are interested in the swap:
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/fs-tsx-illuminated-steering-wheel-controls-navi-wheel-cover-366827/
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Originally Posted by wickedk24
Looks good Kenny, are you over there off of 8 Mile Rd in Stockton?
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Thanks for the compliments guys, I really like the clean look of the front end with the new lights. I'm still debating on the Mugen grill. Part of me likes how the look is now, and part of me still wants the grill.
Can a mod, please get that Mugen Grill Poll up for me? If not, I'm making a new thread
I've even throw in a free roll of electrical tape so the new owner can do DIY grips at 10 and 2
Can a mod, please get that Mugen Grill Poll up for me? If not, I'm making a new thread
Originally Posted by Black_6spd
Kenny, I look forward to your ad in the Black Market section. I'm sure there's an 06+ owner who wants to do an 04 steering wheel swap!
I've even throw in a free roll of electrical tape so the new owner can do DIY grips at 10 and 2
06-08-2007, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Tsx536
Thanks Jigga, you got any pics by chance?
You're ride must look pretty clean man. If I remember right, you got JDM headlights, Mugen Grill, and also those powder coated rims
You're ride must look pretty clean man. If I remember right, you got JDM headlights, Mugen Grill, and also those powder coated rims
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^^ No real future plans actually. I'm debating on Mugen Grill, and also some lightweight stock diameter pulleys. I'd also consider getting the Mugen front bumper if I can get a decent deal on one.
I'm actually really happy with my car as of right now. Just re-installed my RT cat this weekend and the car is running just great! The only mod I really want is engine management. If I could run like 7-8 psi, I would be more than happy! I'm not sure if that's going to come though.
I'm actually really happy with my car as of right now. Just re-installed my RT cat this weekend and the car is running just great! The only mod I really want is engine management. If I could run like 7-8 psi, I would be more than happy! I'm not sure if that's going to come though.
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