09 Black TSX w/ Tech Package
10-18-2011, 04:01 AM
#1
09 Black TSX w/ Tech Package
Hello everyone, I've been trying to mod my car for quite sometime now but I haven't had the money for it because I am a college student. Now I have a little bit of $$$ saved up and ready to start modding. I would love any suggestions you guys make and I gladly accept opinions! Thanks in advance.
I currently do not have any pics of my car yet but I just installed some 6k HID fog lights and I have 18" Ronjon wheels on the way!
I currently do not have any pics of my car yet but I just installed some 6k HID fog lights and I have 18" Ronjon wheels on the way!
10-18-2011, 08:44 AM
#2
Nice. but we need pics...
Anyway...looks like you're on your way. People are gonna say you'll need a drop with those wheels...what else can u do...oh did u LED your interior lights and license/trunk lights? Relatively cheap mod which looks awesome. How about tints?
Anyway...looks like you're on your way. People are gonna say you'll need a drop with those wheels...what else can u do...oh did u LED your interior lights and license/trunk lights? Relatively cheap mod which looks awesome. How about tints?
10-19-2011, 11:14 PM
#5
Finally got some pics of the Fog Lights! (Sorry my car is a little bit dirty) 
Tell me what you think! Personally I think they're nice, however they were more blue than I had originally thought..
I don't think I'm gonna get a drop, idk why but I think the height is perfect just the way it is. I haven't LED'd the interior but I did order some license plate LED's and I'm gonna put those in soon. And I have a 35% tint on the car but I'm planning to do 5% on the back ones and then do 20% on the front. And I'm also gonna use vinyl to black out my tail lights, 20%.
Tell me what you think! Personally I think they're nice, however they were more blue than I had originally thought..
Anyway...looks like you're on your way. People are gonna say you'll need a drop with those wheels...what else can u do...oh did u LED your interior lights and license/trunk lights? Relatively cheap mod which looks awesome. How about tints?
10-20-2011, 08:27 AM
#6
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-2009-2014-143/interior-lights-door-dome-vanity-etc-license-plate-lights-led-conversion-684754/
here's the thread for all the led bulbs that me and other TSX'ers have bought. Make sure you read through most of it, the original map/dome lights were too big..I think it was 36mm and we need 31mm or something.
I know many people aren't fans of tinting the tails (myself included) but if you like it, up to you.
here's the thread for all the led bulbs that me and other TSX'ers have bought. Make sure you read through most of it, the original map/dome lights were too big..I think it was 36mm and we need 31mm or something.
I know many people aren't fans of tinting the tails (myself included) but if you like it, up to you.
10-22-2011, 12:33 AM
#7
Thanks for that link mrstak!!! It helped alot! Especially in installing the license plate lights which I probably would've never been able to figure out myself. (I just installed them today)
I think I'm gonna LED the interior now that I saw all those pictures. I found a kit on ebay for $60 (Shipping included)
I dont know how I'm gonna feel about it so that's why I'm doing it with vinyl. I ordered it for $10 on ebay and if I don't like it I can just peel it right off!
Thanks man I've been looking around alot and some people have done bits and pieces of what I've done so it's giving me a pretty good idea about what it'll look like when I'm finished!
BTW, Do yall like the 6k Fog lights or should I get some 5k ones?
I think I'm gonna LED the interior now that I saw all those pictures. I found a kit on ebay for $60 (Shipping included)
I know many people aren't fans of tinting the tails (myself included) but if you like it, up to you.
Welcome
Check every build thread that everyone has in this forum. Each person did their own thing with their cars and it should give you an idea
Check every build thread that everyone has in this forum. Each person did their own thing with their cars and it should give you an idea
BTW, Do yall like the 6k Fog lights or should I get some 5k ones?
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10-26-2011, 10:52 AM
#8
Finally made some time to do my tail lights with the vinyl, I only have night time pics of them though..
Oh and here's a pic of my LED license plate lights that I got from ijdmtoy
Let me know what you guys think!
Oh and here's a pic of my LED license plate lights that I got from ijdmtoy
Let me know what you guys think!
10-26-2011, 11:03 AM
#9
Drifting
personally not a fan of the tinted taillights. there's no contrast at all which makes it look bland.
look up resonator delete or resonator removal. its a free mod you can do.
then look up kowloonsniper on how to bake your headlights and melt them to clear out the amber turnsignals
look up resonator delete or resonator removal. its a free mod you can do.
then look up kowloonsniper on how to bake your headlights and melt them to clear out the amber turnsignals
10-26-2011, 01:04 PM
#10
Racer
I almost thought this was incognito Modesto for a minute but I thinke he had his front grille painted. Shhhwwwweeeewww!
I think we are good though. Liking the fogs, and I would continue to just look at other threads and find things you like. Just try to keep it original.
I think we are good though. Liking the fogs, and I would continue to just look at other threads and find things you like. Just try to keep it original.
10-26-2011, 08:29 PM
#12
personally not a fan of the tinted taillights. there's no contrast at all which makes it look bland.
look up resonator delete or resonator removal. its a free mod you can do.
then look up kowloonsniper on how to bake your headlights and melt them to clear out the amber turn signals
look up resonator delete or resonator removal. its a free mod you can do.
then look up kowloonsniper on how to bake your headlights and melt them to clear out the amber turn signals
Does taking the resonator off make it sound louder? Cause I have an Injen CAI on it and its pretty loud when i gas it. Do you know if it'll compliment the sound of the Intake or just make it too loud?
Wow thanks for that I was looking for a way to make those clear! Will that be illegal though?
I almost thought this was incognito Modesto for a minute but I thinke he had his front grille painted. Shhhwwwweeeewww!
I think we are good though. Liking the fogs, and I would continue to just look at other threads and find things you like. Just try to keep it original.
I think we are good though. Liking the fogs, and I would continue to just look at other threads and find things you like. Just try to keep it original.
not a fan of the tinted tails as well, but everythign else is on point!
10-26-2011, 09:51 PM
#13
Btw one more question, if I did want to paint match the grill how would I do it? I've asked the paint shops around town and they said it wouldn't be a good idea because the paint would just flake off after a few days. Sanding it down wouldn't be an option cuz that would just ruin the entire grill and I have yet to find a grill that comes primed and ready to paint anywhere. So how do you guys do it? It would be nice to know if I get interested in it later. Thanks!
10-26-2011, 10:09 PM
#14
you can plastidip the grill. just search plastidip grill, its pretty straight forward though. its a matte black color and peels off easily. you can also CF wrap the grill(vinyl). i believe people paint the grill by just using some sand paper to scratch it up so the paint has something to stick to, they don't fully sand it down. search paintmatching grill, may give you something.
if you have a CAI you already disconnected your resonator to install that. and no i don't believe removing the amber reflectors is illegal, though you may want to look into getting VLED switchbacks or something similar, that way when you turn on your turn signal, it does flash amber. you can search those too
if you have a CAI you already disconnected your resonator to install that. and no i don't believe removing the amber reflectors is illegal, though you may want to look into getting VLED switchbacks or something similar, that way when you turn on your turn signal, it does flash amber. you can search those too
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10-26-2011, 10:16 PM
#15
Also, 60 bucks for LED interior lights is expensive! I bought all mine for like a buck or two each bulb off ebay. Just search up the bulb type and "led" and look for the one that matches your stock bulb. IIRC the most expensive ones for me were my vanity led bulbs. I probably spent around 20 or less for all my LEDs. 2 map, 1 dome, 4 courtesy, 4 vanity, 2 license, 1 trunk...I think that's all.
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10-27-2011, 02:06 AM
#16
you can plastidip the grill. just search plastidip grill, its pretty straight forward though. its a matte black color and peels off easily. you can also CF wrap the grill(vinyl). i believe people paint the grill by just using some sand paper to scratch it up so the paint has something to stick to, they don't fully sand it down. search paintmatching grill, may give you something.
if you have a CAI you already disconnected your resonator to install that. and no i don't believe removing the amber reflectors is illegal, though you may want to look into getting VLED switchbacks or something similar, that way when you turn on your turn signal, it does flash amber. you can search those too
if you have a CAI you already disconnected your resonator to install that. and no i don't believe removing the amber reflectors is illegal, though you may want to look into getting VLED switchbacks or something similar, that way when you turn on your turn signal, it does flash amber. you can search those too
Ok thanks for clearing that resonator thing up. And I decided to just stick with the reflectors, I might just put some light smoke vinyl on them to tone them down a little though.
Also, 60 bucks for LED interior lights is expensive! I bought all mine for like a buck or two each bulb off ebay. Just search up the bulb type and "led" and look for the one that matches your stock bulb. IIRC the most expensive ones for me were my vanity led bulbs. I probably spent around 20 or less for all my LEDs. 2 map, 1 dome, 4 courtesy, 4 vanity, 2 license, 1 trunk...I think that's all.
Thanks for all your suggestions! Keep 'em coming!
10-27-2011, 11:29 AM
#17
yea i paid about 55 for LED's. 2 8 SMD map lights, 9 or 12 SMD rear dome light. 4 3SMD vanity mirror lights, 4 5SMD courtesy door lights. and 2 5 SMD license plate lights. and like a 20SMD trunk light. i do have multiples though, and some i ordered white and blue to see how the color looks
10-27-2011, 08:12 PM
#19
yea i paid about 55 for LED's. 2 8 SMD map lights, 9 or 12 SMD rear dome light. 4 3SMD vanity mirror lights, 4 5SMD courtesy door lights. and 2 5 SMD license plate lights. and like a 20SMD trunk light. i do have multiples though, and some i ordered white and blue to see how the color looks
Osnow don't mind the tinted tail haters haha
All bout tinted tails
All bout tinted tails
10-27-2011, 08:22 PM
#20
You see me, I CU2
Yea I had my skeptics too when I had mine installed but I chose a very light tint for the front and rears, just enough to make it look different from a stock TSX
10-27-2011, 11:44 PM
#23
ROTAREDOM
Just do everything Kowloon did and you'll have a cool car. Tinted tails are cool. Don't listen to everyone else. IIIIIFFFF you do want some contrast in your tails then just cut out your back ups, then you'll have some nice white contrast. And don't put TRON lights on your valves... Can't remember who did that TSXD2010 but it was horrible lol.
10-28-2011, 10:29 PM
#24
No, no, modesto.
LOL.
I'm not a fan of the tinter tails either....
otherwise jood job!
LOL.
I'm not a fan of the tinter tails either....
otherwise jood job!
Just do everything Kowloon did and you'll have a cool car. Tinted tails are cool. Don't listen to everyone else. IIIIIFFFF you do want some contrast in your tails then just cut out your back ups, then you'll have some nice white contrast. And don't put TRON lights on your valves... Can't remember who did that TSXD2010 but it was horrible lol.
11-10-2011, 11:16 AM
#25
Hey I've been really busy these past two weeks and haven't been able to get on my thread but I'm going to take pictures soon! I recently put my new rims on and plasti dipped my grill and I must say I'm loving the way it looks now! I'll have pics soon, possibly with in the next week or sooner.
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