By popular demand, I’ve exhumed the photos I’ve taken while installing a set of 2005/2006 Acura OEM A-Spec lower side spoilers on my previous 2005 Acura RSX Type S. Instructions for installing the rear under spoiler will be added subsequently…
Prius Meet at Capital Seafood Restaurant in Irvine, CA
On Sunday, September 30th, 2012, I attended the first Prius owners’ meet. The meet was organized by Rodney, aka “Hawaiianbuilt” and held at Capital Seafood Restaurant down in Irvine, California. I’ve attended a handful of RSX meets when I still…
DIY: Acura RSX DIY guides in downloadable and printable PDF format
After rummaging through archives spanning back to 2005, I was able to salvage a couple of PDFs of DIY guides I’ve written for the RSX. I was also able to locate a couple of hi-res photos of the DIY write-up,…
Update: Nokya LED projector fog lights and Xentec 5000k HID cutoffs
It’s been a while but I’ve been far too busy to find a clean wall to photograph some high-res output cutoffs given off by the Nokya LED projector fog lights I’ve installed weeks ago and the Xentec 5000k HID kit…
DIY: How to eliminate “ground shadow” from Prius projectors
You may or may not have heard of the infamous “ground shadow” effect that seem to affect only 2010+ Toyota Prius projectors. There are expensive HID kits (expensive by today’s standard, that is) with special bulbs that are designed specifically…
DIY: How to install an HID kit on your 3rd gen Toyota Prius
No rocket science is involved when it comes to installing modern aftermarket high intensity discharge (HID) xenon kits since most contemporary kits are manufactured with updated technology, standardized and almost 100% plug-n-play. Most kits these days can be purchased for…
Sirius XM satellite radio subscription for $29.94/6 month ($4.99/mo)
So you bought a new car and it is equipped with XM satellite radio. The trial subscription gives you full access to all the channels but is only good for three months. Once the trial period is over, you have…
More Acura RSX DIY guides coming
I’m still getting a lot of requests for older do-it-yourself guides I’ve written for the Acura RSX; namely from current members of ClubRSX. I’m in the process of polishing some of the guides I’ve written and salvaged and will put…
Review: Xentec 5000K HID plug-n-play kit (H11 bulbs)
After taking the plethora of generally negative reviews on Xentec HID kits into consideration across multiple online venues (e.g. forums, product reviews, etc.), I’ve decided to gamble $3x.00, including tax, and purchased a Xentec 5000K H11 HID kit for the…
Review: PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow 12v/5w 168 wedge bulbs
Throughout the course of owning the Acura RSX, I’ve went through two sets of [amazon_link id=”B0002MAHKE” target=”_blank” locale=”US” container=”” container_class=”” ]PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow 168 wedge bulbs[/amazon_link]. They were installed into the front facing parking lights inside the head lights…
Review: NOKYA OEM Style LED Projector Fog Light Kit Clear (NOK9560)
I meant to write this review a few weeks ago but did not have the Nokya projector fog lamps installed on the Prius due to lack of time and because my fog light comparison project was still ongoing. I ordered…
2012 Toyota Prius lowered on Prius PLUS Performance Lowering Springs by TRD: Before and After Photos
Today I got my PLUS performance lowering springs installed onto my Prius by Cabe Toyota of Long Beach. I have to say I am thoroughly satisfied with the service I received today. From dealing with the service manager to the…
DIY: How to Add Fog Lights to a 2012+ Prius, Plug-in Prius
If you are reading this article, chances are you own a 2012 3rd gen Toyota Prius Two, Three or Four (or you have a base model 2012 Plug-in Prius or non-Four model 2012 Prius C). Because if you own a…
Prius PLUS performance lowering springs by TRD (P/N: PTR07-47100)
Today I received my Prius PLUS performance lowering springs by Toyota Racing Development (TRD), part number PTR07-47100. I am going to have them installed this weekend by Cabe Toyota of Long Beach. The install process is suppose to take approximately…
Generic Toyota OEM-style aftermarket fog light kit (i.e. eBay kits) wiring and switch connection diagram
In writing my do-it-yourself guide for adding OEM-style aftermarket fog lights onto a 2012 3rd gen Toyota Prius Two, Three or Four (non-Five models), I prepared a diagram in Adobe Illustrator to help weekend do-it-yourselfers understand the wiring component of…