Today I had the rare opportunity to install and wire up the passenger side JDM DC5 power folding mirror. I’ve had these mirrors in my possession since early December 2009. The whole process took about 5 hours; at least 1…
DC5 Power Folding Mirror w/Heated feature
Time for a long belated update! In the next few days, I will be tinkering with wiring up a set of JDM DC5 power folding mirrors. The idea is to wire it up using the JDM power mirror folding switch…
Hike: Big Santa Anita Canyon in Sierra Madre, CA
February 20th calls for an excellent hiking atmosphere. Moderate level of rain pounded parts of Southern California the night prior, priming any wooded trail with the perfect condition for hikers, bikers and photographers alike. You need an Adventure Pass to…
End of 2009 Sojourn: Shelter Cove – Part I
Of the entire sojourn, the trip to Shelter Cove was the most challenging and grueling. However, a calm ocean-front community of undisputed respite awaits the wary traveler after enduring a 7+ hours drive through San Francisco, into the fog enveloped…
End of 2009 Sojourn: Point Lobos State Reserve
It’s been a while since I wrote an update to my “End of 2009 Sojourn” series due to time constraint. Here’s an entry recapping the second day of my sojourn. Tuesday morning, December 29th, began with continental breakfast at the…
DIY: OEM JDM DC5 rear taillights replacement guide (2005-2006 only)
The OEM JDM taillights is a direct swap with the USDM taillights. There are a few minor noticeable difference to be aware of. The OEM JDM taillights come with a slightly different taillight gasket. It has an adhesive backing that…
End of 2009 Sojourn: Los Angeles to Carmel
Every once in a while, everyone needs to remove themselves from their comfort zone and get away from it all, away from their daily monotonous routines and immerse in solace of solitary rejuvenation. I drove more than 2,050 miles in…
DIY: Honda OEM side marker lights install guide (video included) on your Acura RSX
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…