2013 ILX Dynamic

[852VR6]

I started working with Acura 4 months ago and at first the ILX didnt really catch my eye. I was set on a TL - AWD 6 speed manual but at this time in my life its a little over my budget and my manager told me there was no more manual TL's in western Canada.

My colleague was looking to trade his ILX for a TL AWD and I jumped on the opportunity to take over his lease.

The car: 2013 Acura ILX Dynamic with 9000kms, all stock

Planned mods:

-tint
-K&N Typhoon Intake
-H&R springs
-Lamin-X headlight and foglight film
-RV6 downpipe

When I drove it home from the dealership:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/sli_2006/IMG_1415.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/sli_2006/media/IMG_1415.jpg.html)
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/sli_2006/IMG_1416.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/sli_2006/media/IMG_1416.jpg.html)
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/sli_2006/IMG_1417.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/sli_2006/media/IMG_1417.jpg.html)

After tint:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/sli_2006/IMG_1433.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/sli_2006/media/IMG_1433.jpg.html)

Installing springs:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/sli_2006/IMG_1489.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/sli_2006/media/IMG_1489.jpg.html)
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/sli_2006/IMG_1499.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/sli_2006/media/IMG_1499.jpg.html)
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/sli_2006/IMG_1496.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/sli_2006/media/IMG_1496.jpg.html)
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/sli_2006/IMG_1501.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/sli_2006/media/IMG_1501.jpg.html)

[852VR6]

Now onto the "mods" haha...since this car is still pretty new mods are very limited. I could only find minor bolt ons

K&N Typhoon intake
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/sli_2006/IMG_1534.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/sli_2006/media/IMG_1534.jpg.html)

RV6 DP
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/sli_2006/IMG_1643.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/sli_2006/media/IMG_1643.jpg.html)

Rear camber kit, P2R throttle body spacer, lightweight pullies
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/sli_2006/IMG_1703.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/sli_2006/media/IMG_1703.jpg.html)

Had the headlight tint briefly, took it off because I wanted the brightness of my headlight
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/sli_2006/photo1.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/sli_2006/media/photo1.jpg.html)


Then after 2 months of ownership, got rear ended....by a dump truck right in the middle of Crowchild on a blue sky sunny day :(
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/sli_2006/photo4.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/sli_2006/media/photo4.jpg.html)

Just a tiny scuff on his truck...
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/sli_2006/photo3.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/sli_2006/media/photo3.jpg.html)

The damage
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/sli_2006/photo5.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/sli_2006/media/photo5.jpg.html)
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/sli_2006/photo2.jpg (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/sli_2006/media/photo2.jpg.html)

[know1edge]

the difference between the dynamic & tech/hybrid is crazy, a lot more fun than the tl imo

[852VR6]

Originally posted by know1edge
the difference between the dynamic & tech/hybrid is crazy, a lot more fun than the tl imo

Absolutely! Dynamic vs Tech / Hybrid is totally different. The ILX is more fun to toss around but TL I think handles better cause of the SH-AWD

[sneek]

Originally posted by 852VR6


Absolutely! Dynamic vs Tech / Hybrid is totally different. The ILX is more fun to toss around but TL I think handles better cause of the SH-AWD

I have both cars in my garage at the moment. In practical use the ILX is great for whipping around the city. It feels really small compared to the TL. It almost has a nice nimble feel about it. That said the TL is a much smoother car and SHAWD is fun in all weather conditions. The ILX you sometimes feel a bit dicey taking it out after a fresh dump of snow.

[852VR6]

Originally posted by sneek


I have both cars in my garage at the moment. In practical use the ILX is great for whipping around the city. It feels really small compared to the TL. It almost has a nice nimble feel about it. That said the TL is a much smoother car and SHAWD is fun in all weather conditions. The ILX you sometimes feel a bit dicey taking it out after a fresh dump of snow.

You have a Dynamic as well? What year is your TL?

[KRyn]

How does the car sound after installing the down pipe? Any plans for future exhaust upgrades?

[852VR6]

Originally posted by KRyn
How does the car sound after installing the down pipe? Any plans for future exhaust upgrades?

After the DP, it sounds much louder. Its quiet at cruising speed but once you let off the throttle, it drones. It literally sound like I have an aftermarket exhaust. With the intake, the power is noticeable

[4doorj]

Very nice!!!
You putting any wheels on it?

[852VR6]

Originally posted by 4doorj
Very nice!!!
You putting any wheels on it?

You betcha! Got some TE37s, can't wait for summe rtime!

[HiSpec]

Looking great!!!

Correct me if I'm wrong here... but I thought only turbo application (vehicle) have downpipe?

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

I remeber driving by you when you got rear ended on Crowchild, wtf happened there how does someone rear end you.

[852VR6]

Originally posted by HiSpec
Looking great!!!

Correct me if I'm wrong here... but I thought only turbo application (vehicle) have downpipe?

Thanks! Um...I just bought whatever mods I could find for this car, and this happened to be one of them! haha

[4doorj]

This has the 2.4 L motor right?

[852VR6]

Originally posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
I remeber driving by you when you got rear ended on Crowchild, wtf happened there how does someone rear end you.

It was really stupid cause it was a sunny blue sky dry day! I was in the middle lane NB Crowchild heading up to Mcmahon stadium. All of a sudden the lady in front of me stopped quickly and then I braked. But then truck behind me couldn't stop in time.

What I think happened was and I see this all the time, drivers on the far left lane (University exit) always cut into the middle lane last minute cause traffic to slow / stop at the bottom of the hill.

[852VR6]

Originally posted by 4doorj
This has the 2.4 L motor right?

Yep, the K24 in the 2013+ Si's

[4doorj]

Nice! That's what I drive. Really fun car!

[n1zm0]

Nice! I like that the ILX filled the CSX gap, haven't seen many modded ones yet but i'm sure that'll change this summer, good looking sport/luxury compact. They've come a long way since I remember working at the dealership, boring ELs and CSXs lol


Originally posted by HiSpec
Correct me if I'm wrong here... but I thought only turbo application (vehicle) have downpipe?

iirc these particular K24s use an integrated exhaust type design (nonsense imo), it eliminates the headers so I guess it's sort of a 'downpipe'

[852VR6]

Originally posted by 4doorj
Nice! That's what I drive. Really fun car!

Aboslutely, how are you finding the after market parts for it? It seems there isn't much to offer...maybe too new?

[4doorj]

Originally posted by 852VR6


Aboslutely, how are you finding the after market parts for it? It seems there isn't much to offer...maybe too new?
Barely anything hahahha. I was hoping honda would come out with a lip kit but nothing.
Stock its fun, the motor has plenty of power. Handling is amazing.
Probably keep this car. I was going to mod it but the wife stole it from me hahahaha I rarely get to drive it.

[Skyline_Addict]

nice looking car.

[852VR6]

Originally posted by 4doorj

Barely anything hahahha. I was hoping honda would come out with a lip kit but nothing.
Stock its fun, the motor has plenty of power. Handling is amazing.
Probably keep this car. I was going to mod it but the wife stole it from me hahahaha I rarely get to drive it.

Like an aero kit? Doesn't Honda offer the HFP pkg? I do like how there's more low end torque than the K20 but it doesn't rev as high...:(

Side note: How do you do a multi quote?

[4doorj]

Originally posted by 852VR6


Like an aero kit? Doesn't Honda offer the HFP pkg? I do like how there's more low end torque than the K20 but it doesn't rev as high...:(

Side note: How do you do a multi quote?
Just for coupe.
Check off the quote top right of messages and then pretty reply.

[852VR6]

Originally posted by Skyline_Addict
nice looking car.

Thanks!


Originally posted by 4doorj

Just for coupe.
Check off the quote top right of messages and then pretty reply.

Oh, thought sedans have it as well.
Thanks!

[know1edge]

Originally posted by HiSpec

Correct me if I'm wrong here... but I thought only turbo application (vehicle) have downpipe?

front pipe i think