Sandals

iTrader: (2)

So what part of Maryland do you live in?

benben01

I hail from the Town of Germans....

Sandals

iTrader: (2)

Just a reminder but there is a meet tomorrow at D&B White Flint at 12 in case your interested.

benben01

Thanks. I am hoping to make it out there tomorrow if I can get done with my errands early.

TWiSDiT

iTrader: (4)

wow.. nice to see another clean acura in the area. your neighborhood looks very familar.. are you somewhere around dragonfire way / Shakespeare blvd ?

benben01

Nope. That's a couple mins up the road. I am on the side of middlebrook near Seneca park

TWiSDiT

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gotcha, i used to be around that area a lot back when my cousin used to live there, but now he moved to mt.airy

KC0171

I really like the CF diffuser idea. I'll be adding that to the list for sure. Nice work all around. Tell your daughter to take more pics already !!!

benben01

Check it.. My new steering wheel on its way...

tobwac

ooooo shi.. first one to make steering wheel mod... awesome

benben01

can't wait to get my hands on it. It's being shipped tomorrow and should be here Monday or Tuesday of next week.

ed_423

love it.

ssjoeboe9

So you have to have a professional install this? How would you do the airbag and stuff??

benben01

Gonna do it myself. All I need is to rent a steering wheel puller from Advance or Pep boys. Everything like the airbag, buttons, and trim will transfer over. There's also a pretty detailed sport steering wheel install pdf out there too.

endlesswinterco

who did the wheel work? how much if you dont mind me asking.

Zelaya

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Hope Ben don't mind me answer this question. The steering wheel wrapping can be done at this link

Can't wait to see it Ben. BTW I saw you this morning 270 southbound at 7:20 am. I wish I can drop it that low but my mugen aero kit makes it look lower.

benben01

Thanks for replying Z. Total cost with shipping is just a wee bit shy of $400 + the cost of an extra wheel I sourced from ebay. The specs are alcantera and perforated leather combo with extra padding (1/8") to give it that Euro look and feel like that on the M and AMG cars. How was traffic down near the split this morning Z?

Hyaboosta

no need to rent a puller. Just loosen the 14 in the center slightly and pull from opposite corners of the wheel till it comes loose. dont take the bolt out then do it though. make sure to not let the cable reel inside spin or it could snap when you turn the wheel end to end.

benben01

Thanks for the tip H! The rental/borrowing from Advance and Pepboys is free. Gonna get it just in case.

endlesswinterco

thanks for the link guys. im really considering this for my 06 as i dont want to touch the wife's '11 yet.

benben01

Go for it.. 1G TSX wheels are cheap on ebay

Zelaya

iTrader: (1)

Traffic was not that bad. I always get off on Falls Road to and drop my daughter at school. My average is a hour commute coming from Urbana. The reason I knew it was you because of your carbon trim on the rear quarter panel.

benben01

That would be me It's my usual morning dropping off of the wife at SG metro with the 2 little ones in tow. Once in a while I would take the MDX with the Hello Kitty holding an AK and lil Stig stickers in the rear windshield.

Stylinhonda

Looks good. Can you tell your fenders have been rolled/pulled from the outside?

Zelaya

iTrader: (1)

Hi Ben, is the 1/8 is the thicker one they have? Can't tell on photo.

benben01

Thanks! I rolled and pulled the fenders carefully myself so there are no signs of any alterations.

Yup.. The original diameter is 4.25" and the new diameter is close to 4.75"

ed_423

Next up, custom interior seats?!

Zelaya

iTrader: (1)

Just finished talking with Don( great guy) and I think I'm leaning on 1/16 padding instead 1/8, but I will wait to see yours first. The 1/8 padding is more for sport looking and I don't think the RL can pull that out. Also I will be adding the thumbrest(extra $100)

benben01

Nah.. A full camber kit (front/back) is next. I also want to look into a head swap provided we have a tune for our ECUs. Exploring the possibilities of a K20A (RSX Type-S) head swap with a matching ECU and harness.

It got shipped today. Should be here Monday evening my friend.

Stylinhonda

Yeah, I was wondering if that's why you added the carbon fiber rear fender flares. Because of the rear quarter panel not lining up with the rear bumper perfectly anymore.

benben01

the cf flares are to hide a scratch from the kids getting the bikes in and out of the garage

ed_423

that sounds awesome bro

Mr. NC

Nice wheel bro. 1 thing I wish the TSX had was a flat bottomed wheel but I guess thats tooooooo sporty haha

benben01

Quick update. The steering wheel arrived today. OMFG! It's badass! The workmanship is excellent. The rim is noticeably thicker and feels like an upgraded BMW M wheel. Hoping to install it in the next couple of days. Z, if hit me if you want to stop by and check it out.

BLKOUT714

Really clean looking car Ben, i got a noob question about the 2nd cat-back delete, did it affect your warranty? I want to do mine but im worried about voiding my warranty.

Zelaya

iTrader: (1)

That's great B. I'll shoot you a pm this week. Which day and time is best for you?

Stylinhonda

Can't wait to see the wheel installed!

benben01

It's a slippery slope here... Short answer is yes to the emissions warranty. As for rest of the power train, "they" have to make a scientific argument as to how the removal of the 2nd cat is harmful to the engine and etc.

benben01

Here we go... Installed.. Took me less than an hour with the right tools (Steering wheel puller, cordless impact wrench, torx bits, panel puller, and phiilips screw driver). Let me say, the steering wheel is BADASS!!!

defconskylude

looks fake








im kidding. im so jelly. best mod of the month?