The Graphite Ghost: TSX Wagon
Where is that logo?
Yes, Subie plastics suck. The TSX wagon is the quality level and proportions that a Legacy wagon should have been. Slap a first gen RDX drivetrain (but w/ a stick)in our car, and it is the Legacy GT of my dreams, and I have often dreamed of doing that conversion. Or a 3.7L, 6MT, and SH-AWD.
Yes, Subie plastics suck. The TSX wagon is the quality level and proportions that a Legacy wagon should have been. Slap a first gen RDX drivetrain (but w/ a stick)in our car, and it is the Legacy GT of my dreams, and I have often dreamed of doing that conversion. Or a 3.7L, 6MT, and SH-AWD.
It comes out of my new door light. It came with 2 lights but I only put one in rear door for now.
Its rice but yet i get a ton of compliments at the car meets.
it was plug and play and while somewhat RICE AND CHEESE it is pretty cool.
i dont recommend them as the lens or symbol is not fastened well and actually moves or spins a bit each time i close the door.
I only installed the one and while it was a tight fit it snapped right in LOL/
the symbol or logo is MUCH BETTER RESOLUTION than the photo shows....my exLED blue leds are washing out the word HONDA but in real life it is very clear and crisp/
item link if you NOW want one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200966546850...84.m1423.l2649
i am going to take the second one apart and maybe use it under the hood IDK yet.
Been gathering parts for my all black interior.........
I think I have collected all the SE parts that are interchangeable......
A pillars
B pillars
Sun visors and clips
Overhead console modded to handle tech
Sunroof shade and handle
4 grab handles....2 of them with coat hooks
Overhead lamp base
That leaves about 3 parts unique to wagon
Plus the headliner.
B pillar
I think I have collected all the SE parts that are interchangeable......
A pillars
B pillars
Sun visors and clips
Overhead console modded to handle tech
Sunroof shade and handle
4 grab handles....2 of them with coat hooks
Overhead lamp base
That leaves about 3 parts unique to wagon
Plus the headliner.
B pillar
yep, BMW has done the black headliners for years on M cars, and Mercedes has offered the brown w/ black headliner as well. Infiniti did it on the FX and M, and the Japanese G35 07+ had the option. For the BMW 135, the combo was a special order that a dealer couldn't order for regular inventory- it had to be a pre-sold unit.
what part did you break? i have a right outer 2010 tail that just has a broken lens, so the rest can be used. or do you have a wagon now? i cant keep up lmao
Im not touching my oem lights. The projector should be fixed.....if not i have some complete replacements from a honda accord coupe. These are just for fun......
Having recently taken apart s o me oem honda lights then these.......i would call cons t ruction very similar.
My oem have clear bra on them and will do the same to these.
Having recently taken apart s o me oem honda lights then these.......i would call cons t ruction very similar.
My oem have clear bra on them and will do the same to these.
Been working on headlights and collecting parts.
D2S Phillips 4300k
New oem ballast and igniters.
Amber devil eyes for the projectors
Like this http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...d=171160321059
Also working on some led strips amber 1mm led spacing. These will have a sequential look but really only 2 lighted segments. I will get a pic up here once i can capture the lighting.
I also finished buying all the SE parts for my all black interior.........
Sunroof shade and handle.
4 grab handles
Dome light base
2 sunvisor clips
Alresdy have in black:
A pillars
B pillars
Overhead console with tech added
Sun visors
There are 3 trim pieces and the actual headliner that will need to be covered.
Oh yeah one more piece in the headliner, the roof seatbelt child seat thing. Cant find that in black....need to check the honda suv and cuv
D2S Phillips 4300k
New oem ballast and igniters.
Amber devil eyes for the projectors
Like this http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...d=171160321059
Also working on some led strips amber 1mm led spacing. These will have a sequential look but really only 2 lighted segments. I will get a pic up here once i can capture the lighting.
I also finished buying all the SE parts for my all black interior.........
Sunroof shade and handle.
4 grab handles
Dome light base
2 sunvisor clips
Alresdy have in black:
A pillars
B pillars
Overhead console with tech added
Sun visors
There are 3 trim pieces and the actual headliner that will need to be covered.
Oh yeah one more piece in the headliner, the roof seatbelt child seat thing. Cant find that in black....need to check the honda suv and cuv
still messing with the headlights.......
i bought a few of these silica packets to help with any condensation issues.
http://www.silicagelpackets.com/sili...absorbing.html
i also bought some lamin-x that i want to install before I install the lights. i got the lightest tint. its 6%/
i bought a few of these silica packets to help with any condensation issues.
http://www.silicagelpackets.com/sili...absorbing.html
i also bought some lamin-x that i want to install before I install the lights. i got the lightest tint. its 6%/
question for you
the clear corner part, (not the reflector part) because I believe those pieces are seperate... does it appear to be the same size and shape of the oem amber one?
the clear corner part, (not the reflector part) because I believe those pieces are seperate... does it appear to be the same size and shape of the oem amber one?
Git them from radiantz they are very tightly spaced.
http://www.radiantz.com/index1.html?c6.html&1
The last gen Legacy had a very nice interior. Considering the price of the car, the interior materials and design compare very favorably against my TSX and other luxury cars.
Ok so your point is that one gen of one model might have a comparable interior to the tsx.
I dont consider the tsx interior that great.. I said subie interiors suck ass and i stand behind that. 2nd gen tsx is not much better
I dont consider the tsx interior that great.. I said subie interiors suck ass and i stand behind that. 2nd gen tsx is not much better
Last edited by robpp; Dec 12, 2013 at 09:44 PM.
In my job, (driving coach) I get to drive all all kinds of cars…what ever the kids bring to the course. robpp is right on! Most of the subies have something in the interior that has fallen off, broke or just doesn't work…not so with most of the Honda vehicles/products. There are some really nice old Hondas that are still in super shape and everything inside still works.
The interior in my 11 TSX GLM sport wagon is loads better an the newer Subies. My daughter just traded her 2011 Impreza becausee the dealer could not find an electrical issue that intermittently killed all the gauges and the radio. If you really study the materials used in a subie and a Honda you will find a significant differences. I disagree that the TSX isn't much better. It is not as good as my 99 M3, but not bad.
It will be interesting to see how the wagon holds up.
The interior in my 11 TSX GLM sport wagon is loads better an the newer Subies. My daughter just traded her 2011 Impreza becausee the dealer could not find an electrical issue that intermittently killed all the gauges and the radio. If you really study the materials used in a subie and a Honda you will find a significant differences. I disagree that the TSX isn't much better. It is not as good as my 99 M3, but not bad.
It will be interesting to see how the wagon holds up.
Last edited by Sweeney's TSX; Dec 16, 2013 at 03:47 PM.
Difficult according to manual but kostantinos figured an easy way. You need a good needle nose or hemostat to grab onto this one puece in the door while you detach the old and install new handle. Takes about 15 minutes per side once door panel removed. I did all 4 in a few hours. The first one is tricky as you figure it all out.
I have been collecting parts.
One thing is a bbk. I copied Savclaude anandd went with the RL calipers, fatfour ccustomersustoms adapters, 350z brembo rotors, akebono ceramic pads.
A teaser/
One thing is a bbk. I copied Savclaude anandd went with the RL calipers, fatfour ccustomersustoms adapters, 350z brembo rotors, akebono ceramic pads.
A teaser/
i am investigating powder coating HOWEVER my last choice would be red/
i will go with a matte black or maybe a metallic gray.......first choice powder last would be painting them.
i will go with a matte black or maybe a metallic gray.......first choice powder last would be painting them.
I'm in the same boat
Rather have them powdercoated but I don't want to rebuild them.
Some have said they can be coated with the pistons in but most want them removed.
Painting is a lot easier so I will probably go that route
Rather have them powdercoated but I don't want to rebuild them.
Some have said they can be coated with the pistons in but most want them removed.
Painting is a lot easier so I will probably go that route
I agree red is awful! Ill probably try a dark deep blue.
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/rl-brake-calipers-3g-tl-760612/
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/rl-brake-calipers-3g-tl-760612/






