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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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Cu2 cbp vip project

Whats good.

Just wanted to share my project along the way

I have a 2nd gen TSX in Crystal Black.

At This Point The Following Mods:
- 20" EXE Image Wheels Staggered 20x8.5f 20x9.5r
- Tein S-tech Springs 1.6front 1.4rear
- Aftermarket OEM Decklid Spoiler
- Roof Spoiler
- 15% All around Tint
- 8000K low beams
- 8000K HID Fog Light Conversion

Future Mods
- Clear Headlights
- Tein SS Coilovers
- Rolled Fenders
- Intake
- Exhaust
- Lip Kit (Hopefully Mugen)
- Big Brake Kit

Will be taking more pics along the way and updating the thread



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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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Car looks good. I'm iffy on that roof spoiler though. But it's not bad.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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That first image is making me want to mod by CBP! What program did you use for the HDR?
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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the first picutre is just awesome.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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1sty pics was great, too bad for the "noisy" background... open background would be better than a garage door
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by DerwoodEE
Car looks good. I'm iffy on that roof spoiler though. But it's not bad.
the pictures dont do it justice.. It grew on me exponentially throughout the day. it adds a lot of substance to the car and changes the overall rear look.

Im going to redo the rear window tint..it will look a lot cleaner
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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any pic of the 8000k bulbs? car looks great
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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paint the grille a satin black.
that would look HOT
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by CGP CL9
paint the grille a satin black.
that would look HOT
Really nice job on the car man. Take this guys advice for the next mod. Where did you get the roof spoiler?
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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Looks good. I agree the something has to be done with the grill. either Paint or CT-engineering's carbon piece. Have you thought about removing the Acura and TSX badge? My self and a lot of other people here like to do so and its a easy mod.
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 01:18 AM
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If you're going for the VIP look, I'd suggest keeping the chrome grill. Now, I may be misunderstanding the term "VIP" but if you look at heads of state, celebrities, etc. the Lincoln Town Cars/Limos they ride in all have some chrome in the front.

If it were all black then it would look more "murdered out" than VIP. IMHO.
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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a lot of younger ppl likes the all black killer look, a lot of the kids at my school does it. but i think with some chrom its more classy than sporty
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ed_423
a lot of younger ppl likes the all black killer look, a lot of the kids at my school does it. but i think with some chrom its more classy than sporty
VIP and Murdered out are two pretty new specific modding styles.

I was thinking about getting an all black set of wheels..it would definitely change the look of the car..and if I could have an interchangeable all black grill, and removable headlight/tailight dark overlays
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 11:18 PM
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VIP and Murdered out are two pretty new specific modding styles.

I was thinking about getting an all black set of wheels..it would definitely change the look of the car..and if I could have an interchangeable all black grill, and removable headlight/tailight dark overlays
that woudl be pretty awesome to have those interchangeable partss. but gonan cost a lot $$$ lol
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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first i wanna say that i think the new tsx has TONS of potential and id love to "VIP" one out myself...also i want to commend you for trying to go a different direction than most of the other 2nd gens ive seen in the states.


just some constructive criticism...vip has been around for a long time now, and its about, above and foremost, stance and fitment. s-techs would not be considered VIP...i see youre getting coils, but id recommend going with something other than tien as they will not get you dumped to a level that is considered "VIP"...also, youre gonna need legit wheels, and exe doesnt make the cut.

aside from being picky about the label you gave your car, i think its looking nice so far and look forward to seeing how it turns out...i never look at this side of the boards, but i will be every once in a while now to see what advancements have been made to your build
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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Just get the jap spec tein, the low down spec flex for sedans they made one for the CU2, which is the 2nd gen TSX, im sure it'd fit the same as they're the same car really. i wouldn't mind getting my hands on them too, even though i already have the tein SS us spec for TSX on my CU2.

Btw are you planning on the jap vip look? like with the door visors and all?
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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The EXE's are Euro baby! I love how they look on your ride!!!
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 09:50 PM
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Great look on the wheels you have going on here. What's the offset on those?
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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Some updates!!
- Rolled Fenders
- Fixed the rear tint
- Injen CAI Intake (its loud!, sounds great)
- OEM sideskirts
- Black Interior Dash Kit
- And SUPRISE MOD in a week from now!







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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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niceeee
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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Are you on coils right now? your car's stance is perfect, i love it. I like the sideskirts alot too cause it makes your car look lower haha.
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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Just S-techs.. they sagged.. im guessing another half an inch.
after 6 months or so, springs tend to sag lower. its making my ride more bumpy tho.. I am thinking of getting coilovers
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 06:33 AM
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Looking good. Love the staggered setup
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 07:02 AM
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does the rear bumper usually look like that or was it modded?
and i still think a satin black front grille would compliment the look you're going for.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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those wheels just look awesome!
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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 05:33 AM
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Very nice!
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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 06:57 AM
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looks nice , - oem sideskirts
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