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Old 01-20-2011, 09:40 AM
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Favorite mod/aftermarket part?
Just bought an 09 TSX with tech package. Not looking to dump a ton of $$ into it, but I am interested in suggestions on low cost "mods" - whether it be something to improve performance or something cool for the inside of the car.

When I say low cost, I mean not a turbo, or rims, or anything crazy like that.

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A drop would be the best but then again it can get quite pricey.

have you thought about upgrading your interior lights to all white LEDS?
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Old 01-20-2011, 09:44 AM
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here is a thread from the TL side for mods at 100 dollrs or less.
im sure you could incorporate some, or at least have some ideas.

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/best-%24100-mod-mods-801083/
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Remove intake resonator = FREE
HID Fogs = $60
LED interior lights ~ $60
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Old 01-20-2011, 10:15 AM
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best bangs for your bucks are definitely HID fogs and LED interior upheavel
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debadged emblems
$25 m3 trunk lip spoiler
cleared headlights
red tinted taillights
plasti dip chrome windows
OEM mud guards
cf vinyl wrapped grill
blue tinted mirrors

favorite mod would be removing the intake resonator
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Old 01-20-2011, 11:25 AM
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wash and wax and a damn good detail
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Thanks all.

What kind of HP increase am I going to see by removing the intake resonator? I'm honestly not mechanically intelligent by any means so I've also gotta ask- are there any downsides to this? Is there any noticable effect besides an increase in HP?
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Don't know about HP gains but driving "normally" I was able to get 1MPG more on average. But I find myself loosing 1-2MPG because I push the pedal more to hear it roar...

Downsides? as stated you will want to hear it roar. But it wont damage anything mechanically or electrically.

By the way you can also get K&N drop in filter.
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Oooh ok. Thanks a lot.
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+1 on the filter. its like 50 bucks and i believe u can use it for a long time correct? just clean it once in a while?
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Yeah filter is lifetime. Just needs cleaning every 50,000 miles.
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is there a diy on resonator removal?
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Just remove the bumper then watch this:
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-performance-parts-modifications-299/diy-intake-resonator-video-797923/
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yeah, defcon has a video of it, and i believe someone else had a write up as well

edit: trixie beat me to it haha
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Ed got pwned, yet again!
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Peace Ed!
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I just got a $20 Amazon giftcard....
Suggestions for a cheap $20 amazon mod? LOL.
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I just got a $20 Amazon giftcard....
Suggestions for a cheap $20 amazon mod? LOL.
Nokya bulbs for ur DRL's lol
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Originally Posted by TSXKid2010
I just got a $20 Amazon giftcard....
Suggestions for a cheap $20 amazon mod? LOL.
LOl is it the 10 bucks for 20 bucks amazon deal? i was gonna do it..so i quickly amazon tsx parts, but found nothing i like, so i didnt get it
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LOL yeah that's it.

I could get LED reverse lights....
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LOL yeah that's it.

I could get LED reverse lights....
wtf i wanted that (cuz my tint is a bit too dark) but thats on amazon?! LOl damn. shuold've gottent he gift card then..
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Led Drl's
K&N Drop in..
Yellow nokya fogs
swaped out all door speakers and added 2 12's custom box 1900Watts
white led whored out the whole car even trunk.
updated nav dvd
CF-dinoc dash and doors
3M tints
up next EZ street coils and rims

I don't have a fav yet
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wtf i wanted that (cuz my tint is a bit too dark) but thats on amazon?! LOl damn. shuold've gottent he gift card then..
Yeah just gotta pay a bit more, LOL.
http://www.amazon.com/Wedge-tower-wh...5662713&sr=1-8

LOL I'll end up paying like 5-10 bucks with the card? Haha
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ohh damn. wellt hats about the same if i jsut buy it straight from the site...haha
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Straight from what site? Lol

I kinda wanna buy like an extra dollar LED from them or something to get free shipping. LOL.
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from ijdmtoy lol. a forum member bought it while they were on sale for 9.99 a pair, now they are like 15 + tax and stuff

lemme know if they are brighter or not yeah? cuz i got tint in the back so want more visibility
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Haha well at least it'slike getting 10 dollars off for me...LOL.
Trying to find the LED strips for underdash from the same seller right now too so I can get free shipping and get them.
Hopefully I find them >.<

ijdm is pretty overpriced LOL.
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^ yeah it is, but thye are like 15 minutes away from me so
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WOW. If they were 15 minutes away from me, I'd be too.
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Where did you get the HID foglights from?
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Any HID kit size H11 will work. DDM is highly recommended, but they weren't selling when I bought, So I bought some eBay ones.
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word of warning, DDM has a month long hold on orders right now, expect to wait for that sweet sweet HID kit
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^ Actually, they just shipped the orders! So they should be good now!
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Debadging
20% llumar tint
Takeda CAI
DDM H11 3000k Fogs
Mercedes Blue Side mirror tint
2 12" kickers, 2 farad capacitor and 2000w amp
Megan EZ coils up next
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Originally Posted by ecko508
Debadging
20% llumar tint
Takeda CAI
DDM H11 3000k Fogs
Mercedes Blue Side mirror tint
2 12" kickers, 2 farad capacitor and 2000w amp
Megan EZ coils up next
hey post some pics of your blue mirror tint. how did it turn out? is it grainy?
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I will in the morning i got the idea from you lol and bought the same tint that you did i hope it turns out nice....Have you had any issues with it ?
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mine was pacific blue. did you get mercedes blue from summit?
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