Most folks install side marker lights by cutting off the 2-pin female plug from the OEM side marker lights and splicing the two wires from the lights to the corresponding wires of the front signal lights. You can do this…
DIY: How to add a UKDM Honda DC2 rear fog lamp to an RSX
As with all my recent DIY guides, I try to keep the installation of non-OEM options appear as OEM as possible. With this in mind, the steps involved are meticulous and detailed. If you do not care for OEM-spec installation…
EDM/UKDM DC2 rear fog light installed on a 2005 Acura RSX
I’ve seen ’02-’04 Acura RSX with the rear fog light installed. To date, I have not seen an ’05-’06 Acura RSX with the rear fog light installed. So, if you’re wondering what it looks like on an ’05+ RSX, click…
Review: Putco PURE LED dome lights
This is a follow-up, non-biased and comprehensive review to an earlier entry that describes the “PURE” series of LED replacement bulbs by Putco, sold through Xenon Depot / KBcarstuff. If you are in the market to replace your interior dome bulbs,…
Putco universal LED
Today I received a complimentary set of Putco LED dome lights from Steve of www.xenondepot.com / KBcarstuff to review. I’ve been intending to replace all of my car’s replaceable bulbs with lower power LED equivalents, and Steve approached me at the right…
DIY: Honda Access door visors installation guide
The Honda Access door visor is a handy accessory that allows you to cruise with your window slightly down without being blasted by wind noise. It’s especially helpful during the rain as it allows the driver to roll the window…
More Acura install guides on the way
In addition to side markers and EDM DC2 rear fog light installation guides that are planned for late December, I’ve recently picked up a complete set of JDM power folding mirrors and Honda Access window visors and will be writing…
Side marker lights that stays on and blink
I’m planning to add side marker lights to the Acura RSX. I have two options: have them stay on with the parking lights or only blink with the signal lights (they won’t turn on with the parking lights). There’s a…
DIY: How to add daytime running lights (DRL) to your RSX
This DIY mod has been updated, simplified and ported to 2010-2014 Toyota Prius. For updated instructions, read https://blog.machanon.net/2013/06/01/diy-how-to-add-daytime-running-lights-to-a-2010-2011-prius/ Ever wanted daytime running lights on your USDM Acura RSX, but can’t seem to find any do-it-yourself articles to execute the…
DIY: ’05-’06 Acura RSX taillight rewiring guide
When Acura unveiled the facelift for the 2005 RSX, many gave the minor design changes two thumbs up and a nod of approval. However, many became disappointed to learn that only 1 lens on the taillight lights up at night.…
DIY: How to install Acura OEM A-Spec front underbody spoiler (aka front lip) on your 2005-2006 RSX
This is part three of a three part install series. Allow up to an hour and 45 minutes to complete this install. If you have an assistant, it will take you approximately one hour with all the right tools. Before…