09ACURATSX

Tackled this project on Saturday, took me about 6 hours. Well worth the time!

ed_423

nice! should've remove resonator while you were at it haha.

and damn, you just leave your bumper on the ground like that O.O

nice job though, i am debating if i should go wtih switchbacks or jsut keep amber when i clear it. i am not sure if ima get pull over or put too much attention on myself haha

09ACURATSX

I was thinking about removing the resonator, but decided against it.... MAybe next time..... As for the bumper, I didn't really see a problem especially since it wasn't going to move again until it was ready to go back on. I love the switchbacks dude, I actually picked up that idea from kowloon.

tobwac

car looks great

KillerG

so is that a short ram intake...
and a resonator?

Euronoob

Whoa, just noticed that lol ^

Car looks great! I asked my dealer if I would be able to remove the amber or not (if it was legal) and the dealer said it would be illegal but I was thinking, there are heaps of cars on the streets that don't have amber on their headlights so... maybe I could just change a bulb or something? :\

09ACURATSX

Thanks bro.

Yeah, I've been debating on taking the resonator off but I'm still researching the pros and cons.

I replaced the OEM bulb with a V-LEDS V2 Switchback bulb..... The bulb is white, but when the turn signal is engaged it blinks amber. I think that covers the legal issue

KillerG

can someone explain how the resonator works? i thought it connects to stock airbox... if its not connected to that isnt it just like sitting there? or does the sri suck air through it just by proximity?

ed_423

if i am not mistaken, the resonator silents the sound of the OEM intake. now that he has the takeda SRI, idk if the resonator has anymore use?

Euronoob

Could you post up a video of the switchback lights? I think I've seen it beforebut can't remember the link. Thanks!

SteVe-inTSX

lovee clear headlights on the white...i still cant find a shopp near me to do thiss and dont have the knowledge to do it myself. but anyway that looks awesomee job well done my dude.

KillerG

hey steve theres a forum member in nj named acktl05 who might be able to help you out, he did some work for me and i know he does headlights for the tl

im in north jersey and he was an hours drive towards central

09ACURATSX

Check out kowloons thread bro, that's where I got my inspiration from

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-2009-2014-143/vled-v2-switchback-led-turn-signals-774314/

09ACURATSX

Thanks bro. Honestly, it's really not that hard to clear your headlights..... When you're studying the DIY write up it just seems like it's going to kick your ass, but once you knock out the first headlight you'll realize that it's simple.

09ACURATSX

So you guys are telling me that there is no need for the resonator at this point? If that's the case I will pull it off. One question......... IF I decide to switch over to CAI will the missing resonator affect anything?? Just curious.

live2hit01

you wont be able to install a cai until you remove the resonator box. the location of the box is where the cai filter resides and where the cold, in cold air intake comes from.

also, at this point, I don't think your old resonator is doing anything useful.

TSXKid2010

Looks nice....

Take the resonator out, it's serving no purpose right now lol.
The SRI is doing the job the resonator should be doing.

09ACURATSX

Thanks for the advice fellas.... I'll be taking that resonator off today or tomorrow...... Should I keep it or just throw it away? I've already studied up on Defcon's DIY Resonator Removal video, hope I do it right . It doesn't look hard at all.

TSXKid2010

The fact that you have your SRI in there means that the plastic tubing that connected it is out, so all you'll be doing is pretty much pulling. Should be easy haha.

09ACURATSX

Dude, I'm going to knock this out right now. Lol, I get so anxious when it comes to doing anything with this car. I'll post pics in a few hours.

TSXKid2010

LOL! Yeah I love doing things to my car especially if it has to deal with taking the thing apart! Have fun with it! And, just a suggestion, i think it'd be in your best interest to put your bumper on some sort of blanket...

defconskylude

looks good man.

madeguy76

Hey, not trying to be an a-hole but I cant really tell if they look good or not... less pics of yur teardown & more pics of the actual cleared headlight(s) would be nice.

09ACURATSX

Thanks bro.

It's cool bro . I'll post more pics shortly. I have to open the headlights back up anyway because I forgot to take a piece out.

ed_423

haha def. keep the rsonator when you decided to put the car back to stock

ssjoeboe9

Looks great man, i love it on the pwp. still can't get the courage to do it yet. And for some reason it doesn't look like your grille sits flush with your hood anymore.

09ACURATSX

Took the resonator out and it definitely wasn't like Defcon's.... Dude, it was a pain in the ass. I had to take all kinds of stuff off to get that thing outta there. Sorry, I didn't get any pics but I'm happy it's over.

Thanks man.... It's so easy bro, but I understand your hesitation. The grill is still flush with the hood, I'm not sure why it looks that way.

ttk5

looks SOO good

09ACURATSX

Thanks bro

ed_423

whats next on the mod list

09ACURATSX

Definitely gonna get her lowered next week with some H-Techs, ordering a Progress rear sway bar also. I'm still looking for some bad ass wheels. something different but sweet at the same time. I Have a few performance modifications in mind too, just not sure when I'm going to start.....

ed_423

sounds good man, happy modding!

saucy

Looks great man, what did you use to open your headlights, did you bake them, hair dryer (for a long time), or heat gun? Did you run into any clip problems or snaps here and there? Thanks for the post, cleared looks amazing on white. I am debating opening mine up and blacking out all I can possibly without messing up the lighting.

defconskylude

you should just bake it and do it already. worst thing that can happen is you completely melt your headlights and buy a new one for $600

no pressure though hehe

pbhak002

If u keep the headlights at >200 degrees shouldnt you be alright? lol I might do this in April

saucy

I have opened headlights before just wandering what issues if any he ran into and what method he chose. Will probably do mine a little more inot the nice spring weather.

TSXKid2010

If you leave your bumper out like this, don't be surprised if a crazy 16 year old Asian kid suddenly ran outta no where, picked it up and started running for it.

09ACURATSX

Dude, check out Kowloon's DIY thread. It's great.
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-2009-2014-143/g-009-diy-cleared-headlights-2g-lots-pictures-767424/

I preheated the oven to 250 degrees for 10 minutes, no more and no less. That temp. got the job done.

No issues at all man. I pretty much followed Kowloon's DIY thread and eveything turned out just fine.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=767424

09ACURATSX

Lol! Noted.

kowloonsniperhk

Looks good!