iCrap

ohh dat wing. I'd totally put that on my car lol.

xtcnrice

you're debating between the OEM modulo/sport kit vs the Mugen kit? cuz the first pic you posted is the Mugen kit.

both are nice... but mugen will cost you a pretty penny

iCrap

^^ Just make it out of cardboard

xakeo

Yeah that's correct....and of course money is always a concern, but I also think the Mugen will be to low, and may not flow well with the sides....

Yo! I been thinking about big it time... I wish we had some like the ILX addons....That would actually be perfect..I kinda like our stock bumper alright...
what a pita...I have like the order ready, and can't make my mind up about it.....dammit

xakeo

Hey some one knows about this?

So if you order the SPOILER, FR. LIP *NH788P* (BELLANOVA WHITE PEARL)
Part Number: 08F01-TL2-2G0B is about $327 plus shipping....BUT, if you order the parts separately say for a TSX SE is about 292.. check this out....

BOLT, BUMPER
Part Number: 90103-SJ6-000 (4)$2.24 $8.96
BOLT, BUMPER
Part Number: 91105-S5A-000 (2)$1.92 $3.84
NUT, SUSPENSION (5MM)
Part Number: 90308-SB2-013 (4)$3.57 $14.28
NUT, CLIP (6MM)
Part Number: 90673-SB2-000 (6)$3.16 $18.96
SCREW, TAPPING (5X20)
Part Number: 90103-TA0-000 (4)$0.28 $1.12

SPOILER ASSY., L. FR. BUMPER *NH788P* (BELLANOVA WHITE PEARL)
Part Number: 71180-TL0-G90ZL $122.23 $122.23

SPOILER ASSY., R. FR. BUMPER *NH788P* (BELLANOVA WHITE PEARL)
Part Number: 71110-TL0-G90ZL $122.23 $122.23

Subtotal Amount: $291.62
Estimated Shipping: $13.38

What am I missing???

ssjoeboe9

You are gunna spend 3x as much buying those mugen parts


Like probably close to $2000 for that whole kit maybe more if you have to paint

iCrap

Ehh Id rather take that 2k+ and do some power mods..

xtcnrice

yeah get new bumpers when you get rear ended or something

On a serious note, I think paint matching the Mugen bumper/lip/skirt with BWP will be difficult. There's probably gonna be a fairly noticeable colour mismatch after you install it, which to me is a huge buzzkill.

arvencu2

$2000 for the whole kit where? The bumper alone goes for 2k, sides and rear is another 1k plus,now with paint work you will be close to $3500 for everything .

iCrap

That's literally a supercharger right there.

xakeo

Ok....So Mugen is def off the table..... the Paint matching....the $$$$ and I think it just not gonna flow well with the rest of the future mods. Im yet to seen it in person, but made up my mind alright...thank u all for the input...

I was also considering the modulo, but donno, like it but not all that much...makes the car look a bit longer in the back. I kinda like the stock.
Im a nob in like fabrication, but will look into maybe a custom rear under spoiler like the ILX...


will see...

xakeo

In the meantime....well I just found these - hookas!

xtcnrice

damn nice! where'd you get these from and how much?

xakeo

Thanks
I pic'em locally....for $200. On day I'm sitting looking at some post about the conversion and decided to take a look at ebay a CL, and found them posted that day on CL. I was there so fast is not even funny....

Now getting the bracket and rotors, lines....and checking out some colours! Suggestions welcome!

Maybe Sav will be painting these?....

ssjoeboe9

I defff don't wanna take away from Sav's business especially since he has painted my stuff.. but I would paint those calipers with some really nice high temp rattle can and call it a day. This is your daily, and those calipers are gunna get hit with rocks, build up break dust, and dirt. It's not really worth getting a proffesional to paint them. Cost of sending, back and forth is $30 then $50 if Sav quotes you on the low side.. you're at $80 for brakes that are gunna sit behind your wheels and get ruined anyways..

Just my 2cents

xakeo

U have a point... I do live in SO FL. so I could just drop 'em, i've meet him b4 (Sav) so I guess I'll do research. My daily is like 80% highway, but is like a parking lot..Miami is just a big ass parking lot during rush hr. Anyhow..we'll see but is good to have a dif point of view when all your thinking is about the next mod..and the next and the next lol...

robpp

iTrader: (2)

thats why i chose to powdercoat mine. no chips. no cracks.

xakeo

I been looking into it too...In fact the research shows that both options are quite ok, the PC being the better one in terms of durability, but not by much over the 3 step- paint process. Finish is a bit more manageable and posible better looking with the 3-step-paint than with the PC, but again not by much. $$$ about the same two. Keep in mind Im not considering the spray heat paint thing which is fine - and cheaper - in fact is what I did a few mo ago, and still holding up well... I just want some that can hold well and look even better!

still deciding on the color...... mmmmm

xakeo

BTW ...love this pic....forgot to post it I donno why...

ssjoeboe9

Forgot you were in SoFL...

Might be more manageable without cost of shipping then

xakeo

Its been raining like every day for the past two months, so it's been hard to do any real shoot ...And on the mods size it's like Im waiting for better weather to enjoy what's coming ... But want to post some and I was playing around with some effects and so here they are....not the best job IMO.. but hope u enjoy 'em









...And - good nite...

xakeo

So what ya'all thing should be next! Besides a better camera cuz these pics.. No no

Working on the BBK already ... Wut next though... Ideas?

iCrap

boost!

ssjoeboe9

Snail

xakeo

Got offended and that's why I never posted again!!!

.....

ssjoeboe9

Offended? Why?

xakeo

Just Kidding! lol... I can believe I have not posted in such a long time.... and yours was the last post...

Anyhow..Im gonna post a few of where Im at now.....just uploading the pictures now....

xakeo

So here is what's been going on...got some stuffs



with of course I put on...



then more stuff came in...





which it was also put on.....

xakeo

Im happy to report that after a few months the brakes do settle, and all the squeaky, goes away, and the feeling of the braking becomes totally natural as it was mean to be. As others have said, not much performance improvement, mostly because the MC still is design for single piston.

Im sure with a bigger said maybe TL Type S MC there may be an improvement, but...who's racing! - really?

I did used Ceramic Akebono, and there are kinda soft bite wise. Good trade though cuz they are super clean.... no difference in the amount of dust compare to the rears.... ++++

xtcnrice

Looks awesome xakeo!

Mine are still squealing I'm pretty sure it's my EBCs haha. And they're SO dusty. Like a week after I wash the car, my front wheels are quite grey compared to the rears -_- Which rotors are these specifically? Any rust at the hubs? Might change mine eventually

Keep up the nice work!

iSeeYouTwo

I had EBC Green Stuff pads before and they squealed like a piggy

xakeo

Thanks xtc! U too btw,

The rotors are Stop Tech/Centric Rotors (126.42076SL and SR) which is just Slotted not drilled... I like this look better, if you don't mine the rust in the slots. They are not painted, i would not do it either....

There is a bit of rust cuz as you know the RL set up does not cover 100% of the disc but is like 3mm at bottom end of the disc...



Mind you I live in wetland South FL, so it is ALWAYS humid....None of this affects the braking anymore. I honestly though it did for a while but is supper settle now. Only time they squeal a bit, is when I drive off after like washing the car, and it goes away after my first braking.....

xtcnrice

I like how the rotor hat area of your rotors are painted black at least. Mine's just bare metal so that part gets rusty too... and it's super ugly . I'm probably gonna have to spend some time wire brushing the rotor hat area and painting them myself. Can't really see it in my pics because of the angles haha

Rdub81

Very nice!!

angeljr8282

Very clean

xakeo

I mean if u can really tell, I for one are very an@l about the car but maybe waiting until you feel u wanna change the pads, and then sell the used rotors and get what u want.... Just a thought! But I seen all your pics after the BBK (and before too) and is like is not even there.... But I get u! Always some u can improve

kpsharp929

Hello Xakeo,
Where did you get those caliper brackets?
I am going to do the same as yours but with TL Type-S's
Please advise about the Brackets
Thanks!

xakeo

Got the brackets @ www.fatfourcustoms.com, and they were very help full. Now I'm not sure, but there is probably a difference in the setup from the RL to the Type-S TLs. I am sure they can help you sort that out. They were pretty quick in answering a few concerns I had before I got the brackets...

A lot of people also use the fastbrakes adapters, but I don't the story with these, can't touch for them either.
I had that link too so here it is Fastbrakes Accord,TSX with Acura RL caliper adapter kit

xtcnrice

<p>You will not be able to use the TL-S calipers unless you get the TL-S knuckles too, I believe.</p>

kpsharp929

I have whoe knuckls as well


However, the Axle does not fit with my knuckle


That is why I am looking the brackets


It will be defferent shape than your brackets


Thanks for those information though


It really helped


I will check back with FastBrakes


Thank you