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Old 06-15-2013, 08:35 PM
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New TSX Sport Wagon Owner

Let me know what you guys think about my wife's new car.





Added Thule aero blades and the 611 Boxster

Old 06-15-2013, 08:58 PM
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looks nice/ welcome

could you put up a bit more info on the aero blades?
install ?
part numbers?
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Nice! It has the SE wheels.
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Originally Posted by Acura_Dude
Nice! It has the SE wheels.
And the front and side trim......
Old 06-16-2013, 12:10 AM
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Thanks!

Originally Posted by robpp
looks nice/ welcome

could you put up a bit more info on the aero blades?
install ?
part numbers?
Super easy to install. for the part # I used Thule online fit guide, thanks!

http://www.thule.com/fitguide/defaul...n-us&market=us
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Old 06-16-2013, 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by robpp
And the front and side trim......
You're right. I didn't even notice that. I was too busy staring at the wheels.
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Very nice. I have a similar setup on our wagon but using Yakima Whispbar and box which I think is being recalled.
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Old 06-16-2013, 08:08 PM
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Thanks!

Thank you all for the kind remarks. Working on debadging now, and then have a couple of other appearance mods coming. Hopefully these SE wheels will become my winter wheels.
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Looks great. Those side moldings are growing on me. Might have to look into a set.

I use an older Thule Ascent 1500 but with Thule Crossroads bars that I share with my wife's MDX, so they are too long and have crazy windnoise when I do have them on. Might have to get these AeroBlades.
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Nice wagon. The SE rims looks good.
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Old 06-17-2013, 09:13 AM
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Congrats, hope you both enjoy it.
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Old 06-17-2013, 11:51 AM
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Looks great. I have a BWP Sport Wagon and love it. I'm sure you guys will enjoy your wagon for a long time.
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Awesome. My wife has the same color wagon, along with the side body moldings and mud guards. For the crossbars, we picked up the Yakima Whispbars.

Welcome!
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Old 06-17-2013, 12:05 PM
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Yakima recall

Originally Posted by gonzo08452
Very nice. I have a similar setup on our wagon but using Yakima Whispbar and box which I think is being recalled.
So far, our wagons are not included in the list, but the news is still a little disconcerting. I found this info in the NY Times:

• Yakima Products is recalling almost 1,400 of its Whispbar racks because the brackets designed to keep the rack on the car do not fit properly and may allow the rack to fall off, the company reported. The Wispbar systems affected were sold from May 24, 2011, until last April and were designed for use on Infiniti G sedans, the Toyota Matrix, the Audi Q7, A3, A4 and A6 wagons, the Kia Sportage and the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013...issue-recalls/
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Originally Posted by WheelMcCoy
So far, our wagons are not included in the list, but the news is still a little disconcerting. I found this info in the NY Times:

• Yakima Products is recalling almost 1,400 of its Whispbar racks because the brackets designed to keep the rack on the car do not fit properly and may allow the rack to fall off, the company reported. The Wispbar systems affected were sold from May 24, 2011, until last April and were designed for use on Infiniti G sedans, the Toyota Matrix, the Audi Q7, A3, A4 and A6 wagons, the Kia Sportage and the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013...issue-recalls/
Good to know. I hope not but the setup is nearly the same so I wonder what makes ours different. I really like the OEM-like/flush fitment of the Yakima.
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Got tired of the Chrome and I can't paint. Let try some Wrapping!

Redundant, Acura emblem and then Acura again on the side.


The right products.


Finished!


Now for the rest of this chrome! 3m matte gray and tools.



Door Handle.



Window trim

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Please let me know what you guys think, or any experience with wrapping. I'm hoping that this stuff will hold up. Just curious if anyone else has attempted it. Thanks!
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the grille i sold you, that was wrapped with 3m scotchprint

was on the car for 2 years with no issues through snow, rain etc
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Originally Posted by kostantinos
the grille i sold you, that was wrapped with 3m scotchprint

was on the car for 2 years with no issues through snow, rain etc
Nice, so it should be at home then.
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Here are some pics of it installed with my new headlights. Crappy phone pics, sorry.


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grill looks real nice
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Old 07-06-2013, 12:01 PM
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Which headlights are these?
Old 07-06-2013, 02:33 PM
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Headlights

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Which headlights are these?
Its these ones
http://www.carid.com/2012-acura-tsx-...-12751039.html

I got them on ebay though. I need to take a night picture of them, they look pretty good with the led switchbacks.
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Finally finished wrapping the chrome and the rear emblem for rebadging.




A night picture of the headlight!
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Looks great. Nice job!!
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Old 07-09-2013, 12:54 PM
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nice touches. Great job.
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Old 07-09-2013, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rwoodards
Nice, so it should be at home then.
Can anybody direct me to where this grille can be purchased? Thank you.
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^^^^^that is for the 11+; is that the one you need?

here is where I bought mine: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GENUINE-H...item2ec8efe670

or are you 9-10 MY?
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Originally Posted by heyitsalex
Can anybody direct me to where this grille can be purchased? Thank you.
I was lucky enough to get mine from another member "kostantinos". If you don't already know, steer clear of those modulo ones on ebay if you are 11+. I purchased one because the guy swore it would fit even after I told him that I didn't think it would. He refunded the money including shipping, so pretty stand-up guy to buy JDM parts from. Kostantinos found it on ebay.au as well. Also check robpp's build thread, the grill comes in chrome, but I'm sure you knew that. Hope this helps.

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