1G ILX Chat, Chit, and General Info Thread
#761
Drifting
oh, i dont have any problems with the stock knob. it does get hot/cold easily, but its not terrible. But I'm just saying that the other aftermarket knobs i like to play around with seem to cope with extreme temps better. Either way, the stocker is more than sufficient for daily use.
I just like short round knobs better than the cylindrical/taller/oblong/oval style knobs
I just like short round knobs better than the cylindrical/taller/oblong/oval style knobs
#763
#765
#766
Drifting
Thread Starter
calm your horsepower guys
#768
He hit he can't help it!
#770
we're no where near as bad as the 3G TL guys this morning...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=883304
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=883304
#771
Drifting
Thread Starter
Quick and dirty shop:
#772
It looks good, even if you only did one exit. I think if you wanted you could even cut it up higher
#773
That last photoshop makes the rear end look really aggressive with the dual muffler setup. Will have to wait for someone to try it and take good pictures .
As far as the audio stuff: I purchased a JL Audio Cleansweep system to remove the factory EQ settings for my subwoofer amp. I do believe I have located the factory amplifier on the passenger side footwell by the radio. So I can tap all the low line speaker wires and have a flat signal for the sub in the rear and keep everything else bone stock.
As far as the audio stuff: I purchased a JL Audio Cleansweep system to remove the factory EQ settings for my subwoofer amp. I do believe I have located the factory amplifier on the passenger side footwell by the radio. So I can tap all the low line speaker wires and have a flat signal for the sub in the rear and keep everything else bone stock.
#774
I'm very close to picking up an ILX premium. I honestly was going to avoid it based on reviews around the web saying it was underpowered but I'm glad I decided to test drive it. It picks up much faster than my current car (2011 Honda Accord Coupe LX), probably due to weight. I love the parchment leather interior, even though its a smaller car, the parchment makes me feel like I have more space compared to the ebony.
I test drove the new Accord EX Sedan and I like the extra space and left lane watch a lot. However, it feels slower, even slower than my current car and I'm not thrilled with interior layout compared to the ilx.
I'm seriously leaning towards the ilx due to its looks and (to me) better power. Yet, I still feel like I could more for less with the accord. So many things to think about.
I test drove the new Accord EX Sedan and I like the extra space and left lane watch a lot. However, it feels slower, even slower than my current car and I'm not thrilled with interior layout compared to the ilx.
I'm seriously leaning towards the ilx due to its looks and (to me) better power. Yet, I still feel like I could more for less with the accord. So many things to think about.
#775
I'm very close to picking up an ILX premium. I honestly was going to avoid it based on reviews around the web saying it was underpowered but I'm glad I decided to test drive it. It picks up much faster than my current car (2011 Honda Accord Coupe LX), probably due to weight. I love the parchment leather interior, even though its a smaller car, the parchment makes me feel like I have more space compared to the ebony.
I test drove the new Accord EX Sedan and I like the extra space and left lane watch a lot. However, it feels slower, even slower than my current car and I'm not thrilled with interior layout compared to the ilx.
I'm seriously leaning towards the ilx due to its looks and (to me) better power. Yet, I still feel like I could more for less with the accord. So many things to think about.
I test drove the new Accord EX Sedan and I like the extra space and left lane watch a lot. However, it feels slower, even slower than my current car and I'm not thrilled with interior layout compared to the ilx.
I'm seriously leaning towards the ilx due to its looks and (to me) better power. Yet, I still feel like I could more for less with the accord. So many things to think about.
#776
Drifting
if possible.. I would try to wait til the next model year comes out. hopefully with fixes or even the 2.4 in automatic and drop the 2.0 altogether. that would solve the lack of power factor. But that would probably make it way harder for me to find the manual version in the future, they need to restructure their market sales plans.
#777
Drifting
Thread Starter
I went to the vw dealer to see what they'd appraise my car at (was looking at a golf R) ...they said 20k, I said see ya later. Thinking about it now, I couldn't fathom trading this car in for a GTI / Golf R.
#778
I think about it a lot and this car is plenty to be my DD for the next 8 years.. I dont really care about all the screens and that enough to re-up a note. I just want this car to give me 200k miles (which I am sure it will) with no issues and then I'll move on.
They could make the 2014 the sickest car on the market and I still wouldnt wanna re-up a note.. I really wanna be out of any debts besides my soon to be mortgage.
Last edited by Trentimus; 03-25-2013 at 11:30 AM.
#779
Drifting
Thread Starter
The guy didn't know what the ilx was. I said it was Acura's version of a civic and he's like it feels like a civic...not sure if it was his way of saying that a GTI would be much better.
#780
#781
I love that people love to hate the Civic.. I would much rather have a Civic than a Cruze or a Jetta or a Corola.. just sayin
#782
Drifting
Thread Starter
#783
Drifting
Thread Starter
I actually insist on driving wherever I go, lol. By the way, I just hit 8k on the clock. Not bad for having the car since August.
#784
I've had mine since September 12th and have 5400
Going to be silly and hookup my Google Nexus 7 on the dash. I have the premium version so I don't have GPS and a Tiny little screen. The nexus will provide a bigger screen and GPS ability so it kills 2 birds with one stone. It also will connect via Bluetooth so I don't lose any fuction of the factory steering wheel controls.
I'm the lame guy that focuses on toys vs power mods.
Going to be silly and hookup my Google Nexus 7 on the dash. I have the premium version so I don't have GPS and a Tiny little screen. The nexus will provide a bigger screen and GPS ability so it kills 2 birds with one stone. It also will connect via Bluetooth so I don't lose any fuction of the factory steering wheel controls.
I'm the lame guy that focuses on toys vs power mods.
#785
Everyone has their own bias!
I have 8 K and have had mine since November
I have 8 K and have had mine since November
#786
Moderator
I'd take a Civic Si or Civic over the Cruze, but I'd have the Cruze over a Jetta or Corolla, personally.
#787
Drifting
Thread Starter
Aaron, AEM just came out with a CAI. Any way you can test to see if it fits? Pretty please!!!
#788
#789
The AEM CAI looks like the intake they used on the endurance racer. Anyone else get that vibe by the way the top bends?
#790
Drifting
Thread Starter
#791
Look at how it hooks up compared to the endurance racer's AEM intake. Indentical.
However, note that the Endurance Racer's battery has been relocated to the cockpit.. I think that little hook on the top is designed to clip up over there.
Last edited by Trentimus; 03-25-2013 at 02:44 PM.
#792
Drifting
Thread Starter
so it should fit?
#793
#794
Drifting
Thread Starter
wonder why the injen didn't fit. Either way, you can modify this intake to make it fit as the tubes connect with couplers so you can pick and choose which you need / want and you can rotate the piping accordingly.
#795
Civic Si Chamber
ILX Chamber
I dunno how to describe it but the AEM looks like it bi-passes that back piece and just goes along the left side of the picture and goes straight to where that bottom box would be.. sorry if thats unclear.
MIND MY BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK! The red is where the AEM intake would go- bypassing the resonator box (where your filter is now) and the back piecing of the resonator chamber.
Last edited by Trentimus; 03-25-2013 at 03:16 PM.
#796
Drifting
Thread Starter
well, I found the intake for $205 shipped, lol...I'm really thinking about pulling the trigger here.
#797
Any reason no one likes the K&N Typhoon SRI? It should also fit our cars.
Share link to 205 shipped.. that's a dope deal. For cost purely the intake maybe the best.. for cost theres no way to justify others.
Last edited by Trentimus; 03-25-2013 at 03:37 PM.
#798
Drifting
the AEM should definitely fit. As Trent demonstrated in his incredible artwork, the injen didnt work because of the way it bends with the "s" shape.
The AEM pipe goes straight down into the front fender well area, as long as the intake box and resonator gets pulled out, the filter should sit nicely and I see that the airflow is much more direct as well compared to the injen.
The AEM pipe goes straight down into the front fender well area, as long as the intake box and resonator gets pulled out, the filter should sit nicely and I see that the airflow is much more direct as well compared to the injen.
#799
Drifting
I just don't like the way the SRI sits in the engine bay, hovering near the firewall right where the heat from the downpipe would come up. Yes they "blocked" it with the heatshield, but I rather have the filter sitting away from any engine heat in general.
#800
Drifting
Thread Starter
The k&n won't fit! The civic si has a different lid so I'm thinking there is a difference with how the intakes were designed to fit the cars.