Virtualbong's Modified NBP TSX
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Virtualbong's Modified NBP TSX
I waited until this weekend to put on my wheels since I knew it was going to be a gorgeous weekend and I was going to a WRX/STi meet (w/ my bro who has a modified 04 WRX).
Here's the list of mods since I first acquired my TSX (2 months ago):
- OEM Body Kit
- Neuspeed Koni Yellow Shocks
- Neuspeed Sport Springs
- 35% Llumarstar Window Tint
- 18" TSW Volcanos
- 225/40/18 Falken Ziex 512s
And before everyone asks me about the house, no its not mine, nor is it my parent's house. Its my friend's parent's house. They just finished building it a couple months ago and I was there for a bbq. Lets just say...one of their neighbors are the Farrelly Brothers.
Here's the list of mods since I first acquired my TSX (2 months ago):
- OEM Body Kit
- Neuspeed Koni Yellow Shocks
- Neuspeed Sport Springs
- 35% Llumarstar Window Tint
- 18" TSW Volcanos
- 225/40/18 Falken Ziex 512s
And before everyone asks me about the house, no its not mine, nor is it my parent's house. Its my friend's parent's house. They just finished building it a couple months ago and I was there for a bbq. Lets just say...one of their neighbors are the Farrelly Brothers.
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Originally Posted by JTso
Looks nice! What size are the wheels and offset? Btw, did you lower the rear some more?
I lowered the rear an extra .25"
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Awww shit.. there's my TWIN! Lookin good Wil. Keep her clean now.. Foreals, too bad we cant take a photoshoot together with our cars. So whats the next mod?
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Paint the calipers with FOLIA TEC lacquer. Glossy Black.
Debadge the acura and tsx.
After that thens its a wrap. You're done.
Simple and clean.
Looks good. Those volcanos are a hot wheel.
Debadge the acura and tsx.
After that thens its a wrap. You're done.
Simple and clean.
Looks good. Those volcanos are a hot wheel.
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those wheels look awesome man I wish I was coming to boston for HIN but they had to schedule my prom the same weekend or else I would have maybe got to see your car.
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your car looks so tight...i cant wait to see you down at the meet or on the road again...
congrats on the rims and the suspension setup...i was considering getting the a-spec suspension kit, but i dont know anymore with all the shitty roads...
odds are i will go for the exhaust...
btw, where did you get your tints installed? i like the fact they arnt too dark...
your car looks so tight...i cant wait to see you down at the meet or on the road again...
congrats on the rims and the suspension setup...i was considering getting the a-spec suspension kit, but i dont know anymore with all the shitty roads...
odds are i will go for the exhaust...
btw, where did you get your tints installed? i like the fact they arnt too dark...
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Looks GREAT! A very clean, tasteful look. The time you spent in researching your modifications really shows in how well it all came out.
I suggest applying some Zaino to top off this round of mods. It will seriously cause your paint to pop. I Zaino'd my car 3 months ago. When I took it to the recent TSX meet in So. California, people were still commenting on how glossy my paint looked. It is also great protection. If you decide to do this, make sure you claybar your car first.
Looks GREAT! A very clean, tasteful look. The time you spent in researching your modifications really shows in how well it all came out.
I suggest applying some Zaino to top off this round of mods. It will seriously cause your paint to pop. I Zaino'd my car 3 months ago. When I took it to the recent TSX meet in So. California, people were still commenting on how glossy my paint looked. It is also great protection. If you decide to do this, make sure you claybar your car first.
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Originally Posted by JKV808TSX
Awww shit.. there's my TWIN! Lookin good Wil. Keep her clean now.. Foreals, too bad we cant take a photoshoot together with our cars. So whats the next mod?
Jiggaman - I purchased the wheels from www.wheelsdirectonline.com. Get in contact with Derek from there. He was awesome to deal with. He even called me up to tell me that the wheels came in earlier than expected and that he was mounting and balancing right then.
Savage - You'd be fine with the A-Spec suspension in New England. You could get my setup as well and get moderate lowering springs with Neuspeed Koni Yellows so that you can lift it .5" for the winter. You can check out my ride at the upcoming meet.
Alterzgo - I've never used Zaino or claybay, but I will be putting the Klasse AIO, Klasse HGS and then some type of carnauba wax.
ACCURATEin - I actually think I will paint the calipers glossy black. I don't mind the stock painted calipers now, but maybe I'll paint it right before the Massachusetts Meet. Thanks for the idea!
And I thought my car was complete, but something was missing from the look. And that's the M3 Replica Lip Spoiler. I didn't think I was going to get it but the multi spoke rims made the car much sportier and the rear lip spoiler would be a great complement to the entire look, so I'm going to order it right now
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Originally Posted by NeoChaser
nice! the azn squat
Savage - I got my tint done at Easter Glass Tinting in Charlestown, MA. www.tint-it.com. You could also try www.tint-king.com in Billerica, MA. I called these people up about the tint scratches and putting on moleskin and they were pretty nice. They didn't know about the tint scratch issue and they recommended just removing the weather strip, but I don't want to do that. I'm just going to install moleskin when I figure out where to purchase it. Gotta do it soon since its getting hot out.
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Originally Posted by 05_TSX_GP
You rock virtualbong Nice mods!
Can't wait to see you get onto the performance mods. This summer? Or next?
Can't wait to see you get onto the performance mods. This summer? Or next?
I have some small mods coming up, but won't start the performance mods until next year. Next year will be:
Greddy Evo2 Catback
Injen CAI
Comptech Rear Sway Bar
And if I'm crazy enough, Hondata...
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Good work Bong! Car looks great, i remember when you were on clubtsx asking hella Q's and you bought the OEM kit before you had the car(i think thats you) That drop looks clean! CAn't wait until i take some pics of my ride in May at the track.
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Originally Posted by virtualbong
Thanks for all the compliments guys! It has really come out exactly what I imagined my car to look, which is a great feeling!
I have some small mods coming up, but won't start the performance mods until next year. Next year will be:
Greddy Evo2 Catback
Injen CAI
Comptech Rear Sway Bar
And if I'm crazy enough, Hondata...
I have some small mods coming up, but won't start the performance mods until next year. Next year will be:
Greddy Evo2 Catback
Injen CAI
Comptech Rear Sway Bar
And if I'm crazy enough, Hondata...
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Originally Posted by drunkenbuda
Good work Bong! Car looks great, i remember when you were on clubtsx asking hella Q's and you bought the OEM kit before you had the car(i think thats you) That drop looks clean! CAn't wait until i take some pics of my ride in May at the track.
Originally Posted by 05_TSX_GP
Hey... with all the good stuff you've put on it, you would be crazy NOT to get Hondata
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Originally Posted by virtualbong
The only problem is that I want to keep my mod expenses next year to $1000. And if I get the Injen CAI ($200), Greddy Evo2 ($755), Comptech Rear Sway Bar ($150), that would be around $1000, but adding the Hondata would make it close to $2000. I need to start saving for a downpayment on a house.
How about just Injen CAI and Hondata then? And get the rear sway as a birthday gift off your girlfriend (fiancee?)
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Originally Posted by 05_TSX_GP
Hmm... that's a bit tough then...
How about just Injen CAI and Hondata then? And get the rear sway as a birthday gift off your girlfriend (fiancee?)
How about just Injen CAI and Hondata then? And get the rear sway as a birthday gift off your girlfriend (fiancee?)
I guess I could do that, but like I've said before, I'm more looks than performance. I'm still happy with the 200HP, so I probably won't have the need for more power for a few more years, which is why I'm doing the list I mentioned above, then Audio/Video in the 3rd year, THEN maybe Hondata.
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Originally Posted by JPL530i
looks awesome, wil.
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Originally Posted by virtualbong
Only a few more days until you get to take your baby home. I'll hopefully be able to see you at the dealership then. Your wifey and kid coming this time too?
hopefully? you know you're gonna be there the mrs. and jr. will most likely be there. my wife likes the car and i think she wants to take it from me. if that's the case, i'll be happy with the beemer
at the moment, am still contemplating on the down payment
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Originally Posted by JPL530i
hopefully? you know you're gonna be there the mrs. and jr. will most likely be there. my wife likes the car and i think she wants to take it from me. if that's the case, i'll be happy with the beemer
at the moment, am still contemplating on the down payment
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at the moment, am still contemplating on the down payment
jpl
Well, I'm sure you'll figure out the down payment by Sunday. If you have any questions, let me know and I'll do my best to answer them.
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Originally Posted by virtualbong
LOL, that could work out perfectly for you then, but you'll miss out on modifying the bad boy, LOL.
Well, I'm sure you'll figure out the down payment by Sunday. If you have any questions, let me know and I'll do my best to answer them.
Well, I'm sure you'll figure out the down payment by Sunday. If you have any questions, let me know and I'll do my best to answer them.
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VB that looks sweet, let me know where you got your lip spoiler from because i'm interested in one also. Also, I'm not sure which of them people found to be the best fit...it's somewhere on here, but I'm too lazy to look through several pages of threads.
How's that suspension working out for you? Any bad moments yet?
How's that suspension working out for you? Any bad moments yet?
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hey vb, did i see you again tonight...walgreens in malden...i saw a nice looking TSX with rims pulling out...i swear it was yours...if you are up in that area often let me know, i live up in wakefield...if that was you again, i def have to give you compliments on how damn clean your car looks...i love it...
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Originally Posted by savage
hey vb, did i see you again tonight...walgreens in malden...i saw a nice looking TSX with rims pulling out...i swear it was yours...if you are up in that area often let me know, i live up in wakefield...if that was you again, i def have to give you compliments on how damn clean your car looks...i love it...
I'm over there alot because she lives in Malden, so maybe we'll get together and do a little photoshoot sometime.
madman - I just PM'd you the link of where I got it. $85 painted and shipped.
Phillip - I'm glad your wifey wants it to be unique. That's the only way to go IMO.