Joined
·
1,791 Posts
aragrev7’s build Thread
..


.
I will start with my current state, and continue updating (w/ pics) as I progress. I decided to add my resource for the part because well that’s how we roll in psychology. Give credit where credit is due! (If I missed you let me know!) aragrev7 = myself and/or cousins.
Picture Story to follow
.
Meets/Shows/Photo Shoots
- Northwest Accord Mini Meet (Kelowna, BC) & Knox Mountain Climb (Kelowna, BC) - October 2012
- Filipino Family - October 2012(Calgary, AB)
- UBC Okanagan Redline Club Meet - February 2013 (Kelowna, BC)
- Poplar Ave Photo Shoot - March 2013 (Kelowna, BC)
- UBC Okanagan Redline Club Annual Meet - March 2013 (Kelowna, BC)
- Kelowna Car Life Annual Spring Cruise - May 2013 (Kelowna, BC)
- Pothole Provincial Park Photo Shoot - September 2013 (Vancouver Island, BC)
- Wake the Lake Show & Shine - April 2014 (Shawnigan Lake, BC) & Clover Point Photo Shoot - April 2014 (Victoria, BC)
- Top Tier Imports Spring Awakening - May 2015 (Winnipeg, MB)
Summary of Modifications to date: [Resource]Security
Viper LCD 2-Way w/ shock, glass, tilt, & proximity sensors, voice module, extra internal sirens, system back-ups [Visions]
Viper SmartStart for iPhone (Entry/Start/Status) [Visions]
Engine/Drivetrain
Clutch
Exedy Stage 1 Clutch (Organic) [HeelToe]
Exedy Lightweight Chromoly Flywheel [HeelToe]
TL A04 Clutch Master Cylinder [HeelToe]
Adler Clutch Slave Cylinder [HeelToe]
Fastline Performance Steel Braided Clutch Line [HeelToe]
Brains:
07-08 Manual Transmission ECU [TSXClub]
Hondata Flashpro Tune [TSXClub][/COLOR]
Replaced: Hondata Reflash [HeelToe][Hondata California]
Intake:
Injen Cold Air/Short Ram Intake (CGP/Anodized Purple)[SpeedTech-Calgary]
DIY Throttle Body Coolant Bypass[aragrev7]
Hondata Thermal Intake Manifold Gasket TSXclub
Exhaust:
CT-E Stainless Steel Header [TSXclub]
Fastline Performance High-Flow Cat w/ O2 Defouler [TSXclub]
Custom Piping with Apexi World Sport 2 (WS2) Exhaust Mufflers [THMotorsports][Duals Mufflers-Winnipeg]
-Cusco/J’s Racing Hangers [HeelToe]
Shifting:
CT-E Short Shifter [HeelToe]
Strut King Shifter Base Bushings [Strut King]
KTuned Shifter Cable Bushings [Speed Factor Racing-Winnipeg]
-Replaced: Hybrid Racing Shifter Cable Bushings [HeelToe]
-Replaced: Corsport Shifter Cable Bushings [HeelToe]
Skunk2 Shift Knob [TSXclub]
-Replaced Maven Knob (dipped in Dark Chrome) [HeelToe]
Pulleys & Belt
Unorthodox Racing SS Lightweight Pulley Set (Red Anodized) [TSXclub]
Gatorback Serpentine Belt [TSXclub]
Gearing
45 Degree VTC Gear (Pinned) [TSXclub??]
Mounts/Dampers
Ingalls ETD "stiffy" (Anodized Purple) [TSXclub]
Battery
Optima Yellow Top - #34 upgrade [Manitoba Battery]
Engine Bay Cosmetic Horsepower
Mugen Oil Cap[Local]
Anodized Purple Valve Cover[aragrev7]
CGP Spark Plug Cover [aragrev7]
CGP Intake Manifold Cover [aragrev7]
Anodized Purple Intake Manifold [aragrev7]
Anodized Purple Dipstick [aragrev7]
Suspension
Ride Height:
Summer:
Tein Super Street Coilovers [TSXclub]
- Refurbished Spring Seats, Seat Locks, and Thrust Washer.
Ingalls Rear Camber Kit [HeelToe]
Winter:
OEM Auto TSX Suspension
Sway Bars:
Progress Rear Sway Bar (stiff) [HeelToe]
Energy Prothane Rear Sway Bar Bushings [HeelToe]
Neuspeed Front Strut Brace (Dark Chrome) [HeelToe]
Anodized Purple OEM Strut Brace [aragrev7]
Wheels/Tires
19x8 (+42) Axis Shadows [Local][/URL]
-Candy Purple starburst [Total Hardcore Customs]
235/35/19 Hankook Ventus V12 Evo [Discount Tire Direct]
3mm Hub- & Wheel-Centric Spacers [NovusTech]
Ichiba V1 10mm Spacers and Extended Studs [TSXclub]
Axis Hub & Center Caps [local]
Gorilla Shorty Lug Nuts [Local]
Winter:
18” Steelies [Harmony Acura]
225/50/18 Bridgestone Blizzak [Local]
- Lift mode for Winnipeg Winter
Brakes
RacingBrake Slotted Front Rotors [HeelToe]
Stoptech Rear Rotors [HeelToe]
Pads:
RB500 pads [HeelToe]
Calipers:
Acura RDX Brake Caliper Dust Covers (Front/Rear) [Delray Acura]
Anodized Purple Brake Calipers [aragrev7]
Lines:
Fastline Performance Steel Braided Brake Lines [HeelToe]
Interior
Tech Upgrades
07 Navigation Swap
Aux Video Switch - Front/Rear Cams, Aux Input
Mobile Device Mirroring on Navi Screen
Bluetooth OBDII + OBDII Data Display on Navi Screen
BlackVue DR500W-HD Dash Cam
GROM BT3 Bluetooth Audio Unit
Entry:
FastLine Performance TL-S Switchblade Key
Custom Accord CM Remote Key [aragrev7]
2-Way LCD Viper Remote [Visions]
2-Way Smartphone Viper Module (Start/Entry/Status Notifications) [Visions]
Random Aesthetics:
Carbon Fiber Vinyl Centre Console/Trim [iJDMtoy]
Strut King Racing Pedals [Strut King]
Illumination:
RGB LED Illuminated Door Sills [aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds]
- Currently disconnected over winter.
White LED interior light swap [/url][SuperBrightLeds]
Sound System:
Rockford Amp powering Two 12" Infinity Perfects [Local]
- Sold
Tint:
35% tint rear/back [TintMaster-Calgary]
5% eyebrow [TintMaster-Calgary]
Exterior
Aerodynamics
A-spec Front/Rear Lip Kit [Curry Acura]
-Modified Garage Lip to fill raised section[Canadian Tire][aragrev7]
Type R Grille w/ TSX Emblem (3M CF Wrapped) [eBay][aragrev7][Mirror Image Auto]
-TSX Emblem Carbon Fiber Wrapped w/ Red Reflective Shadow
LOWPROaero Side Diffusers (3M CF Wrap) [LOWPROaero]
DevSport Winglets (3M CF Wrap) [DevSport]
EGR Hood Deflector [EGR USA]
Spoon Rep Spoiler [eBay]
HIC Rear Visor [HIC]
OEM Window Visors [Silverhill Acura]
Winter:
Urban Camo Front Bumper [Local]
Urban Camo Side Skirts [Local]
Removes Deflectors
Body Aesthetics:
3M 1080 Carbon Fiber Vinyl Hood [Mirror Image Auto]
VVIVID Carbon Fiber Vinyl Roof [Vvivid Vinyl]
3M 1080 Carbon Fiber Vinyl Grille [Mirror Image Auto]
3M 1080 Carbon Fiber Vinyl Mirrors [aragrev7][Mirror Image Auto]
3M 1080 Carbon Fiber Vinyl Door Handles [aragrev7][Mirror Image Auto]
3M 1080 Carbon Fiber Vinyl Rear License Plate Frame [aragrev7][Mirror Image Auto]
3M 1080 Satin Black Vinyl Roof [Mirror Image Auto]
Fenders Rolled and Pulled [aragrev7][Four Function Auto]
Carbon Fibre Vinyl Window Trim [aragrev7]
Carbon Fiber Tucked Front License Plate [aragrev7]
Purple Anodized Front Bumper Vent Accents [aragrev7]
Blind Spot Mirror [Canadian Tire]
Badging:
De-Badged Trunk [aragrev7]
Red LED Rear "A" Emblem [aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds]
-Carbon Fiber Wrapped [aragrev7][Mirror Image Auto]
Headlights:
OSRAM Xenarc CBB 7000K Low Beams [The Retrofit Source]
2 Purple LED Demon Eyes [aragrev7]
4 White LED Angel Eyes – Version 2 w/ 3M White Accent [aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds]
-Replaced 2 White LED Demon Eyes Version 1 [aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds]
Audi Style DRLs [SuperBrightLeds]
Violet LED parking lights (Reflector delete)[aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds]
-Reflector replaced with 3M Black-to-White Border Reflective Border & 3M White Reflective Accent Strips [aragrev7]
Black Satin Headlight Bezels [aragrev7]
Fogs:
Moromito Honda XB LED Fog Light Assembly [The Retrofit Source]
-Replaced 8000K HID Fog Kit [iJDMtoy]
-Replaced 3000K HID Fog lights [iJDMtoy]
-Replaced 6000K LED Fog Lights [iJDMtoy]
Independent "ON" function [aragrev7]
-turns on with OEM switch independent of low beams
Tail Lighting:
Removed** Custom Designed Complete LED Tail Light Setup (Tinted)[aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds][iJDMtoy]
"TSX" Stenciled High Mount Brake Light [aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds]
White LED license plate lights [SuperBrightLeds]
Red LED Rear Lower Reflectors [aragrev7][SuperBrightLeds]
Turn Signal/Hazard Relay Assembly LED Fix [Digikey][aragrev7]
Manual Reverse Light Tailgater Switch Install [aragrev7]
LED Effects:
Disabled Purple LED Door Handle Glow w/ White LED Puddle Light [SuperBrightLeds][aragrev7]
*Note* Anodized = Anodized Paint Effect
Scheduled Mods
Scheduled Mods:
Completing MDX Jewel headlight with RGB demon eye & smartphone Bluetooth controller [The Retrofit Source]
Future Mods: - WTB!
Vehicle to be SOLD soon.