Slowly but surely, my ILX build.
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Slowly but surely, my ILX build.
I picked up a 2015 ILX 2.4 earlier this year. Its been hard sourcing out aftermarket parts but here's what I've done so far.
OEM mud guards
OEM spoiler wrapped in 4D carbon fiber vinyl
Rear bumper wrapped in 4D carbon fiber vinyl for a diffuser look
Side mirrors wrapped in 4D carbon fiber vinyl
Yellow daytime running lights
Yellow Lamin X fog light covers
H&R Springs
5Zigen FN01r-c
Just ordered a DC Sports cold air intake and narrowing down choices for the downpipe as well.
OEM mud guards
OEM spoiler wrapped in 4D carbon fiber vinyl
Rear bumper wrapped in 4D carbon fiber vinyl for a diffuser look
Side mirrors wrapped in 4D carbon fiber vinyl
Yellow daytime running lights
Yellow Lamin X fog light covers
H&R Springs
5Zigen FN01r-c
Just ordered a DC Sports cold air intake and narrowing down choices for the downpipe as well.
#2
Damn should come by these parts sooner. We have just about everything available for the these cars now. Well the pre 2016 anyway. I think 2015 is still waiting on support from hondata. But aside from that... tell us what you want to install and we'll point you where to find it.
#4
Car looks great
Those wheels were very popular when I had my 93 MR2 Turbo back in the day. Lots of guys had them.
Nice car.
Those wheels were very popular when I had my 93 MR2 Turbo back in the day. Lots of guys had them.
Nice car.
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Thanks for the comments. I'm actually looking for a more aggressive fitment on my wheels, going to try to sell these soon.
I had a friend do it for me. He said he just removed the grill and wrapped it. It was a quick job.
I had a friend do it for me. He said he just removed the grill and wrapped it. It was a quick job.
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Ian Andrews (02-15-2016)
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I was planning on upgrading to a more aggressive wheel setup next Spring, but hit a huge pothole and bent one of my previous wheels and busted two of my tires so I picked up a nice set of Advans. Fitment is much better.
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justnspace (10-08-2015)
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Sweet. Any close ups of the wheels? Dont see those advans too often.
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ExcelerateRep (05-26-2017)
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spedi_ladi (10-20-2015)
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Well I mean he could be that flush with 60 offset and 18x8 wheels if he was running some good size spacers.
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Finally got my first power mod. Ended up getting a Password JDM intake about two weeks ago since there's a Christmas sale. The install took a long time as some of the parts did not fit and I had to adjust a few times before it would fit properly and get the hood to close. Either way, I'm happy with my purchase, car sounds good at WOT, next up will be a downpipe and Hondata tune.
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Sweeet. Started following you on IG. Good looking build.
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Finally got my first power mod. Ended up getting a Password JDM intake about two weeks ago since there's a Christmas sale. The install took a long time as some of the parts did not fit and I had to adjust a few times before it would fit properly and get the hood to close. Either way, I'm happy with my purchase, car sounds good at WOT, next up will be a downpipe and Hondata tune.
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Please go here and let them know your ECU number and post that you want support.
https://www.hondata.com/forum/viewto...lit=ilx#p84540
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I have the 2014 model, the last of the manuals. Just an update, I ordered and installed a 3' downpipe. Removing the OEM one was a pain, took a few hours...
Car is definitely louder now but no rattle issues that some people have purported on the Civic SI's. It clears everything very easily, just needed to mount an angled 02 sim for the 02 sensor. The increase in power is felt in the higher RPM range and with the stock exhaust, its not that loud from the outside. Inside, it is a little bit on the loud side but I'll learn to live with it. I'll try to get some pics of the install when the snow clears.
Car is definitely louder now but no rattle issues that some people have purported on the Civic SI's. It clears everything very easily, just needed to mount an angled 02 sim for the 02 sensor. The increase in power is felt in the higher RPM range and with the stock exhaust, its not that loud from the outside. Inside, it is a little bit on the loud side but I'll learn to live with it. I'll try to get some pics of the install when the snow clears.
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What did you use to add the red? Is it a vinyl pinstripe or PD?
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I used red pin striping. Easy to remove just in case it didn't come out nicely. I actually had it on before too, but used thicker striping this time so that it stands out a little more. Wanted to try something different.
#32
great looking ILX! Jon, you found another angle to shoot your car?!?!?
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Just a quick update. Ordered the Skunk2 weighted shift knob and installed it. Shifting feels much smoother with the additional weight. Will try and install a black with red stitching shift boot next and maybe change the interior a bit with a trim kit.
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Yo bro, check out ma sig, ya dig?
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Nice ride. I am jealous I picked up a used 2013 Dynamic last year as I wanted stick and 2016 opted to drop that transmission (would have been nice to have the bigger infotainment centre and better ELS stereo). I really like the wrap on the front grill. Great work on the mods. Did you get a chance to Dyno your car yet. I have some of the same mods and was curious?
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Thanks. No, I haven't been on a dyno yet. I'm only planning a few more power mods and I'm done. I had a built up NA RSX-S before and it was a money pit. Hopefully, I'll be able to hit 195-200 whp and I'll be happy.
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Based on what you have done so far I would imagine you are in pretty close to what you were aiming for (probably 185-190 WHP). There is no doubt I can feel the difference on the few performance mods I have done. 10 hp would be hard to notice however I believe I am in the neighborhood of 20-25 ponies over stock:
- Injen CAI
- Rv6 - Stainless highflow catted down pipe
- Hondata Pro Flash.
- Injen CAI
- Rv6 - Stainless highflow catted down pipe
- Hondata Pro Flash.