What should my first mod be?
09-19-2010, 10:28 PM
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What should my first mod be?
Hello everyone! This is my first post here...haha.
I currently have a stock 2010 Acura TSX.
And this is my question: What should the first thing I get on my car?!
I was thinking of getting my car lowered...
Anyone have any recommendation for which brand lowering springs?
Or maybe I should get something else first?
I currently have a stock 2010 Acura TSX.
And this is my question: What should the first thing I get on my car?!
I was thinking of getting my car lowered...
Anyone have any recommendation for which brand lowering springs?
Or maybe I should get something else first?
09-20-2010, 12:45 AM
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hey! welcom, what color car do you have? post osme pics!
i did lights mod on mine. but lowering def. looks more aggressive. springs depends on how low u wanna go, eibach drops 1in front n back, but some compalined that the gap between the rear and front doesnt match. H&R drops about 1.5 inch, and there are the tein ones, one has a very miminal drop, one drops about 1.6? but ppl said its about 2 when the springs settled.
comeone correct me if im wrong, i am just saying these from the top of my head from reseraching on this forum
i did lights mod on mine. but lowering def. looks more aggressive. springs depends on how low u wanna go, eibach drops 1in front n back, but some compalined that the gap between the rear and front doesnt match. H&R drops about 1.5 inch, and there are the tein ones, one has a very miminal drop, one drops about 1.6? but ppl said its about 2 when the springs settled.
comeone correct me if im wrong, i am just saying these from the top of my head from reseraching on this forum
09-20-2010, 01:09 AM
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Welcome to the forum TSXKid2010!
I thinking about changin my interior lighting to leds to. lol But lowering your will make ur TSX look much more better but I feel it wont look good unless u get after market rims.
Hey ed,
How is the LED DRL's going for you? Also can u still use ur high beams?
I thinking about changin my interior lighting to leds to. lol But lowering your will make ur TSX look much more better but I feel it wont look good unless u get after market rims.
hey! welcom, what color car do you have? post osme pics!
i did lights mod on mine. but lowering def. looks more aggressive. springs depends on how low u wanna go, eibach drops 1in front n back, but some compalined that the gap between the rear and front doesnt match. H&R drops about 1.5 inch, and there are the tein ones, one has a very miminal drop, one drops about 1.6? but ppl said its about 2 when the springs settled.
comeone correct me if im wrong, i am just saying these from the top of my head from reseraching on this forum
i did lights mod on mine. but lowering def. looks more aggressive. springs depends on how low u wanna go, eibach drops 1in front n back, but some compalined that the gap between the rear and front doesnt match. H&R drops about 1.5 inch, and there are the tein ones, one has a very miminal drop, one drops about 1.6? but ppl said its about 2 when the springs settled.
comeone correct me if im wrong, i am just saying these from the top of my head from reseraching on this forum
How is the LED DRL's going for you? Also can u still use ur high beams?
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09-20-2010, 01:12 AM
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Welcome to the forum.
You may want to change your info as it state your age being 15 and owning a new TSX.
What is the legal driving age in New Orleans?
All kidding aside, clear bra is definitely a good option as our TSX paint is very soft and prone to scratches and dings.
If the roads around your area is not too good, stick with the 1" drop, otherwise Tein has very good feedback from members.
Cold Air Intake such as Injen, Takeda or CT Icebox is another option.
You may want to change your info as it state your age being 15 and owning a new TSX.
What is the legal driving age in New Orleans?
All kidding aside, clear bra is definitely a good option as our TSX paint is very soft and prone to scratches and dings.
If the roads around your area is not too good, stick with the 1" drop, otherwise Tein has very good feedback from members.
Cold Air Intake such as Injen, Takeda or CT Icebox is another option.
09-20-2010, 12:24 PM
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Haha thanks for the welcome everybody!
But there's such thing as a clear bra?! I have to drive on the freeway everyday for my commute to school...rock and New Orleans roads have done massive damage to my car already....not a pretty sight ): So a clear bra sounds like something that would really help! Does anyone have a link?
I would post pics but I'm not allowed to for 15 days? Haha. But it's Premium White Pearl...a pretty colour, but pain in the ass when it comes to color matching for little scratches and such.
I really want to lower my car 2 inches, but I'm not sure how well that would fare on New Orleans roads will allow that to go smoothly.
I'm also considering a body kit in the future, so what would be an appropriate drop?
I've always been a fan of Angel Eye headlights and really wanted to put some on my car....
And also, the "kid" in "TSXKid2010" means KID. LOL.
There's a funny long story about how a 15 year-old got a brand new TSX haha
But there's such thing as a clear bra?! I have to drive on the freeway everyday for my commute to school...rock and New Orleans roads have done massive damage to my car already....not a pretty sight ): So a clear bra sounds like something that would really help! Does anyone have a link?
I would post pics but I'm not allowed to for 15 days? Haha. But it's Premium White Pearl...a pretty colour, but pain in the ass when it comes to color matching for little scratches and such.
I really want to lower my car 2 inches, but I'm not sure how well that would fare on New Orleans roads will allow that to go smoothly.
I'm also considering a body kit in the future, so what would be an appropriate drop?
I've always been a fan of Angel Eye headlights and really wanted to put some on my car....
And also, the "kid" in "TSXKid2010" means KID. LOL.
There's a funny long story about how a 15 year-old got a brand new TSX haha
09-20-2010, 12:33 PM
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Haha thanks for the welcome everybody!
But there's such thing as a clear bra?! I have to drive on the freeway everyday for my commute to school...rock and New Orleans roads have done massive damage to my car already....not a pretty sight ): So a clear bra sounds like something that would really help! Does anyone have a link?
I would post pics but I'm not allowed to for 15 days? Haha. But it's Premium White Pearl...a pretty colour, but pain in the ass when it comes to color matching for little scratches and such.
I really want to lower my car 2 inches, but I'm not sure how well that would fare on New Orleans roads will allow that to go smoothly.
I'm also considering a body kit in the future, so what would be an appropriate drop?
I've always been a fan of Angel Eye headlights and really wanted to put some on my car....
And also, the "kid" in "TSXKid2010" means KID. LOL.
There's a funny long story about how a 15 year-old got a brand new TSX haha
But there's such thing as a clear bra?! I have to drive on the freeway everyday for my commute to school...rock and New Orleans roads have done massive damage to my car already....not a pretty sight ): So a clear bra sounds like something that would really help! Does anyone have a link?
I would post pics but I'm not allowed to for 15 days? Haha. But it's Premium White Pearl...a pretty colour, but pain in the ass when it comes to color matching for little scratches and such.
I really want to lower my car 2 inches, but I'm not sure how well that would fare on New Orleans roads will allow that to go smoothly.
I'm also considering a body kit in the future, so what would be an appropriate drop?
I've always been a fan of Angel Eye headlights and really wanted to put some on my car....
And also, the "kid" in "TSXKid2010" means KID. LOL.
There's a funny long story about how a 15 year-old got a brand new TSX haha
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3..._the_Consumer/
Its a bit expensive (hood and bumper = about 300-400 bucks) but its worth it.
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09-20-2010, 12:39 PM
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So ur 15 and you have a TSX? lol If thats true I'll be very envyous of you. lol Congrats thought, and white looks really good on a TSX. Anyways heres the clear bra link.
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3..._the_Consumer/
Its a bit expensive (hood and bumper = about 300-400 bucks) but its worth it.
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3..._the_Consumer/
Its a bit expensive (hood and bumper = about 300-400 bucks) but its worth it.
Thanks! So it's like a one size fits all kind of thing?
09-20-2010, 12:49 PM
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I live in Southern California, and I had a small metal pipe hit my hood while I was going 70mph. The clear bra had no damage at all. Made my 400 bucks worthwhile. lol
09-20-2010, 12:53 PM
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Nope they precut the film to the specs of your car. If you search the forum they should be some members who have posted their clear bras on their cars. Its best to get it professionally install. The bra is almost invisible once install and can not be seen from a distance. I live in Southern California, and I had a small metal pipe hit my hood while I was going 70mph. The clear bra had no damage at all. Made my 400 bucks worthwhile. lol
I live in Southern California, and I had a small metal pipe hit my hood while I was going 70mph. The clear bra had no damage at all. Made my 400 bucks worthwhile. lolWell the only problem is that the closest place that professionally installs this, according to the website, is about 100 miles away....
I don't think schoolwork will let me take that trip anytime soon haha.
09-20-2010, 01:02 PM
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o wow......lol..They do make diy kits. But honestly let the professionals do it. Try googling your area and clear bra see if you can find another installer. There another company call xpel i think that makes the clear bra film. Hope that helps.
09-20-2010, 01:10 PM
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https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...sx+reverse+led
09-20-2010, 01:11 PM
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Good choice. FYI, heres a thread on led lighting
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...sx+reverse+led
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...sx+reverse+led
09-20-2010, 01:24 PM
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09-20-2010, 01:37 PM
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we're getting a lot of young ones in here huh! welcome to the forum.
If it's your first mod I recommend not going with suspension. Get to know your stock suspension first and if you really don't like the look or feel then change it.
The most important thing I learned about modding is that making a change doesn't necessarily make the car better. That said, first find out what you don't like about the car the most and then change that. Personally for me it was the stock rims and steering feel.
If it's your first mod I recommend not going with suspension. Get to know your stock suspension first and if you really don't like the look or feel then change it.
The most important thing I learned about modding is that making a change doesn't necessarily make the car better. That said, first find out what you don't like about the car the most and then change that. Personally for me it was the stock rims and steering feel.
09-20-2010, 01:53 PM
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I'm thinking blue for my entire car haha.
Or maybe blacklights dude that'd be sick.
LOL.
Thank you for the welcome! Yeah pretty young haha ._.
I want to lower my car cuz I think it would look more aggressive and I heard it improves handling as well?
Or maybe blacklights dude that'd be sick.
LOL.
Thank you for the welcome! Yeah pretty young haha ._.
I want to lower my car cuz I think it would look more aggressive and I heard it improves handling as well?
09-20-2010, 04:53 PM
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Welcome!
I'm 18. Ed's 18 too, I believe. There are few more members in their early 20's, as well.
I'd definitely recommend a clear bra as a commendable first "mod." Also, because you are a new driver, I wouldn't jump right into lowering my $30k car lol. Mom and dad probably wouldn't be too happy with that, either.
Keep it stock for a year or so. Get to know it. Learn how to be a defensive-yet-smart driver. Enjoy the car! Also, try to broaden your knowledge about cars in general. Learn about the forces that move a car and the forces that impact a car's handling. Invest your time, man. To know exactly what's going on as you blast around a canyon corner and to have total control of the car is a great, assuring feeling.
If funds are an issue at the moment, perhaps you could swing a clear bra as a Christmas gift? LOL.
I'm 18. Ed's 18 too, I believe. There are few more members in their early 20's, as well.
I'd definitely recommend a clear bra as a commendable first "mod." Also, because you are a new driver, I wouldn't jump right into lowering my $30k car lol. Mom and dad probably wouldn't be too happy with that, either.
Keep it stock for a year or so. Get to know it. Learn how to be a defensive-yet-smart driver. Enjoy the car! Also, try to broaden your knowledge about cars in general. Learn about the forces that move a car and the forces that impact a car's handling. Invest your time, man. To know exactly what's going on as you blast around a canyon corner and to have total control of the car is a great, assuring feeling.
If funds are an issue at the moment, perhaps you could swing a clear bra as a Christmas gift? LOL.
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09-20-2010, 05:37 PM
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Thanks! haha.
I have a formidable amount of knowledge of cars in general haha.
I'm sure if it's my money, they won't care :/
As long as I don't wreck it LOL.
LOL when your 15 with a source of income and no bills to pay, funds aren't that big of an issue xD
I have a formidable amount of knowledge of cars in general haha.
I'm sure if it's my money, they won't care :/
As long as I don't wreck it LOL.
LOL when your 15 with a source of income and no bills to pay, funds aren't that big of an issue xD
09-20-2010, 09:26 PM
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nice one kid.
Then I'd say go out and get yourself a nice set of 19's and lower it and put up some pics!
Lowering definitely improves the handling by lowering the center of mass and stiffening up the suspension. Plus-sizing your rims will result in more rubber contacting the road and having less side-wall so there will be less flex when you corner.
Then I'd say go out and get yourself a nice set of 19's and lower it and put up some pics!
Lowering definitely improves the handling by lowering the center of mass and stiffening up the suspension. Plus-sizing your rims will result in more rubber contacting the road and having less side-wall so there will be less flex when you corner.
09-20-2010, 09:44 PM
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Welcome!
I'm 18. Ed's 18 too, I believe. There are few more members in their early 20's, as well.
I'd definitely recommend a clear bra as a commendable first "mod." Also, because you are a new driver, I wouldn't jump right into lowering my $30k car lol. Mom and dad probably wouldn't be too happy with that, either.
Keep it stock for a year or so. Get to know it. Learn how to be a defensive-yet-smart driver. Enjoy the car! Also, try to broaden your knowledge about cars in general. Learn about the forces that move a car and the forces that impact a car's handling. Invest your time, man. To know exactly what's going on as you blast around a canyon corner and to have total control of the car is a great, assuring feeling.
If funds are an issue at the moment, perhaps you could swing a clear bra as a Christmas gift? LOL.
I'm 18. Ed's 18 too, I believe. There are few more members in their early 20's, as well.
I'd definitely recommend a clear bra as a commendable first "mod." Also, because you are a new driver, I wouldn't jump right into lowering my $30k car lol. Mom and dad probably wouldn't be too happy with that, either.
Keep it stock for a year or so. Get to know it. Learn how to be a defensive-yet-smart driver. Enjoy the car! Also, try to broaden your knowledge about cars in general. Learn about the forces that move a car and the forces that impact a car's handling. Invest your time, man. To know exactly what's going on as you blast around a canyon corner and to have total control of the car is a great, assuring feeling.
If funds are an issue at the moment, perhaps you could swing a clear bra as a Christmas gift? LOL.
..and remember, don't accelerate or break too hard on the first 700 miles..enjoy bro!
09-21-2010, 01:10 AM
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haha yes im 18 as well. when i first started, i was a complete noob. didnt even know wtf HIDs are. LOl but i woudlnt rush on mods. reserach on the forum, drive the car more, then u'll start to know what u really want and whats good for the car and everything. enjoy the car and keep us posted with ur progress.
nice choice of color btw
nice choice of color btw
09-21-2010, 02:25 AM
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BTW here is a very informative article for more info on the clear bra thingy.
http://www.automotivearticles.com/Clear_Bra_3M.shtml
lol I like how this guy used a pellet gun to test it. Also theres a do it yourself paragraph.
http://www.automotivearticles.com/Clear_Bra_3M.shtml
lol I like how this guy used a pellet gun to test it. Also theres a do it yourself paragraph.
09-21-2010, 06:29 PM
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Haha, I've been creeping this forum for about a year now, and finally got to making an account.
I come from a family of car enthusiasts and I don't intend to be the only stock car for very long....LOL
HID's would be great for my car, and i'll settle for them if I can't get some decent Angel Eyes!
Flooring of my TSX is and will only ever be done on freeways of course. LOL.
I hope to be able to keep up with all my progress on this site....I have big plans for this car! haha!
Thanks for all the information about the clear car bra as well everyone!
I come from a family of car enthusiasts and I don't intend to be the only stock car for very long....LOL
HID's would be great for my car, and i'll settle for them if I can't get some decent Angel Eyes!
Flooring of my TSX is and will only ever be done on freeways of course. LOL.
I hope to be able to keep up with all my progress on this site....I have big plans for this car! haha!
Thanks for all the information about the clear car bra as well everyone!
09-21-2010, 07:06 PM
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Drifting
angels eyes doesnt look right
i like the LEDs in the turn signals. they're 12 LEDs with resistors on them and just drilled 12 holes and secure it with silicone. wired it up to the OEM harness.
i like the LEDs in the turn signals. they're 12 LEDs with resistors on them and just drilled 12 holes and secure it with silicone. wired it up to the OEM harness.
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09-22-2010, 06:35 AM
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Burning Brakes
First mod should be a twin turbo w/ a 4in Quad tip exhaust. You will love it, especially at 15 years old. It will only cost your parents a few thousand dollars.
09-22-2010, 01:31 PM
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Don't mind about a bit of sarcasm, it's part of being a member in a forum.
09-22-2010, 02:02 PM
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I want them haha!
They look so great.
Oh yeah, it was a supercharger.
Maybe by then I'll have enough to get one for my car haha!
And yeah, I figured.
They look so great.
Maybe by then I'll have enough to get one for my car haha!
And yeah, I figured.
09-27-2010, 05:39 PM
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I decided on my first "mod"...
LOL
A chrome "illest" badge YEAH.
Any placement ideas?
I'm thinking about putting it right above "TSX" so it'll be "illest TSX"
LOL :P
And also, I'm looking into buying a rear windshield spoiler.
I need one that'll match the Mugen wind visors, as I'm planning to get those too :P
Anyone? haha
LOL
A chrome "illest" badge YEAH.
Any placement ideas?
I'm thinking about putting it right above "TSX" so it'll be "illest TSX"
LOL :P
And also, I'm looking into buying a rear windshield spoiler.
I need one that'll match the Mugen wind visors, as I'm planning to get those too :P
Anyone? haha
09-27-2010, 05:53 PM
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ok, "illest" has a reputation and a certain image to it and Im sorry to say that you should not be rockin it. Even then, a chrome "illest" badge is kind of ricy. But whatever floats your boat
