| LionSpeed |
After months of research & searching, I've finally found the emblem that fits. Below are some pix that I would like to share with fellow MDXers. Enjoy.
Peace! |
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| csmeance |
| Very nice, is that a range rover sport emblem? |
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| gamol |
Awesome! I'm jealous!
Sorry..:topic: Question for Lionspeed...:rolleyes:
...any idea if 9006 bulb will fit in the 9005 socket? My brother bought me 2 RAYBRIG HB4 9006 5000k whitesonic instead of 9005 from Japan. I think 9005 has two prongs and 9006 has one. Does 2nd generation MDX has universal bulb socket?
I like to know before I open the box and get down on my knees...:confused: if not I will sell it to eBay. Thanks a lot |
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| Fabvsix |
FLAWLESS ! ! I want that badge, where, how much? Its belongs there ! :1: :1: :cool: :eek: :eek:
Chelada time (chelada induced response)!:18: :26: |
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| eujinc |
| Good find. Now spill the beans. Where did you get it? |
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| craniotes |
Looks good. In fact, if I wasn't such an "expert" on MDXs and I saw your ride on the street, I'd think you were driving a 2010. Between the painted bumpers and Sport badge, it looks tight.
So yeah, were did you get it?
Regards,
Adam |
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| pbm317 |
| Is that off a Ford? |
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| midnightMDX |
| Very nice! :D The emblem looks like Ford lettering, but I cant seem to find a picture of one. Wonder what it is. :confused: |
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| Hodog16 |
Looks like it's off a 1998 Explorer Sport, thought those letters looked familiar. In fact my last car was a 1998 Explorer Eddie Bauer.
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| Dishoom |
| Totally unnecessary IMHO. Nice vehicle otherwise. |
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| kgb |
I just love painted bumpers!!!!!!!!! Thinking of doing it on my aspen pearl white X as well. The only thing that holds me back is the fact that I will have to cover it with clear bra.
Sorry, but the sticker doesn't do much for me... |
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| Trigger |
Great pictures as always LS.
I thought you were a purist for the MDX...didn't you say NO BSM and NO fender guards(keep the line pure).
I think the BSM looks great myself and black is the only color I would put the fender guards on. They look horrible on silver IMO. |
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| bronxblaza117 |
| nice, acura should have these on all sports! but i wish the font of that badge would match. still cool. not sure about placement though. |
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| phins2rt |
| Pics look great but I would want less badging on the X not more. $.02. And I could easily tell it is a Ford badge (or at least looks enough like a Ford badge) and I think it cheapens the exterior. But I'm not the one driving it so enjoy!:1: |
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| 2001MDX4me |
| Agree. Sweet looking ride but the badge has got to go. More is less in this case. I thought that even the SH-AWD badge from the factory was a bit excessive. |
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| HuMan321 |
Lion,
Do you still slather your X in Zaino CS?
I remember posts where you said you used it very thick and were happy with your results. |
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| LionSpeed |
quote:
Originally posted by HuMan321
Lion,
Do you still slather your X in Zaino CS?
I remember posts where you said you used it very thick and were happy with your results.
So sorry fellas for not replying to all comments/questions... as to my busy schedule to blame. Thank you all nevertheless.
Human321, yes I still use CS & other Zaino products in conjunction.
Here is what I did for the first Zaino work-out.
Wash with Z7, then AIO w/ Z6
Next time, Z7, then Z5 then Z6
Next time, Z7, then Z8 then CS. Yes result is extremely thick & wet looking. I love it.
On the side notes, I love this KN filter (see pic) which makes a difference. As for my painted bumpers with 2 coats plastic promoter, 2 coats of primer, 4 coats of base & 4 coats of clear, the bumpers are still spotless after 4 months with 3,000 miles on. How do I explain this? It's sorta create a bouncing effect to the chips/rocks.
BTW, you guys hit it on the mark. The emblem was from 1998 Ford Sport brand new in OEM package. Date of purchase was on exactly 10 years ago. I guess they don't make these anymore. I will leave it on the MDX until boredom. |
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| 300hpmdx |
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Originally posted by LionSpeed
So sorry fellas for not replying to all comments/questions... as to my busy schedule to blame. Thank you all nevertheless.
Human321, yes I still use CS & other Zaino products in conjunction.
Here is what I did for the first Zaino work-out.
Wash with Z7, then AIO w/ Z6
Next time, Z7, then Z5 then Z6
Next time, Z7, then Z8 then CS. Yes result is extremely thick & wet looking. I love it.
On the side notes, I love this KN filter (see pic) which makes a difference. As for my painted bumpers with 2 coats plastic promoter, 2 coats of primer, 4 coats of base & 4 coats of clear, the bumpers are still spotless after 4 months with 3,000 miles on. How do I explain this? It's sorta create a bouncing effect to the chips/rocks.
BTW, you guys hit it on the mark. The emblem was from 1998 Ford Sport brand new in OEM package. Date of purchase was on exactly 10 years ago. I guess they don't make these anymore. I will leave it on the MDX until boredom.
Nice ride! Lionspeed
Please do not forget to attach photos when you install the K & N AIR FILTERS. thanks |
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| Randy B |
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Originally posted by 300hpmdx
Nice ride! Lionspeed
Please do not forget to attach photos when you install the K & N AIR FILTERS. thanks
I would love to see the K&N decals somewhere on the MDX. You know the one's that come in the box with the filters? Maybe on the rear side quarter windows?
Randy B:2: |
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| rockyroad |
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Originally posted by LionSpeed
So sorry fellas for not replying to all comments/questions... as to my busy schedule to blame. Thank you all nevertheless.
Human321, yes I still use CS & other Zaino products in conjunction.
Here is what I did for the first Zaino work-out.
Wash with Z7, then AIO w/ Z6
Next time, Z7, then Z5 then Z6
Next time, Z7, then Z8 then CS. Yes result is extremely thick & wet looking. I love it.
On the side notes, I love this KN filter (see pic) which makes a difference. As for my painted bumpers with 2 coats plastic promoter, 2 coats of primer, 4 coats of base & 4 coats of clear, the bumpers are still spotless after 4 months with 3,000 miles on. How do I explain this? It's sorta create a bouncing effect to the chips/rocks.
BTW, you guys hit it on the mark. The emblem was from 1998 Ford Sport brand new in OEM package. Date of purchase was on exactly 10 years ago. I guess they don't make these anymore. I will leave it on the MDX until boredom.
Hey Lion,
Mind sharing with us your opinion of the K&N filter. Is there a difference in sound, gas consumption, and performance? |
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| 300hpmdx |
quote:
Originally posted by rockyroad
Hey Lion,
Mind sharing with us your opinion of the K&N filter. Is there a difference in sound, gas consumption, and performance?
Lionspeed.... Mind sharing guide on installation. I already bought the K & N filters a week after I got my MDX. but I do not know how to install the filter on the MDX :confused: I always used K & N and there's really a big difference. Thanks |
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| AOE_ROR |
Impressive add-ons & extraordinary photographs . Between the painted bumpers with front and rear garnishes and sport badge, it looks just right. May I ask what kind of camera & software to achieve this?
Regards,
Tom |
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| BostonX |
I admire Lion's creativity. Great job!
I like the sport emblem but I think it looks a little busy on the tailgate. If I had the choice I'd but it on the sides, maybe behind the front wheels. |
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| bbmd |
Wow! Looks awesome!
If you try and polish it a bit more it may turn invisible with all the scenery reflecting in the paint :p
Note to self: stop being a lazy a$$ and get your X properly washed and cleaned too! :) |
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| bigpecs1 |
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Originally posted by rockyroad
Hey Lion,
Mind sharing with us your opinion of the K&N filter. Is there a difference in sound, gas consumption, and performance?
your moving car is making me dizzzzyyy.....:crazyeye:
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| Tim Ernst |
I'm going to hang a photo of this mirrored-MDX on the wall for inspiration - I have to drive a minimum of 18 miles of rough dirt road to go anywhere from my house, so I don't bother to wash my car much - in fact sometimes it doesn't get washed but once or twice a year, and only then if I am going to some event where I need to keep my clothes from getting dirty while getting in and out of the car. If I washed it in town it would be dirty by the time I reached home; likewise if I hand-washed it at home it would be dirty by the time I reached pavement.
And contrary to popular opinion, the best color to not show dirt is white! We have a pair of white MDXs ('05 and '08) in the carport here in our log cabin in the Arkansas wilderness... |
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| Scoobydoo |
I agree.
It's the same reason I find it curious with some of the BMW guys - a much higher percentage prefer the "clean debadged" look happen to have the smaller badge numbers. While the M and the V8 guys are proud to show off the badges.
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Originally posted by Dishoom
Totally unnecessary IMHO. Nice vehicle otherwise.
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| sterling08 |
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Originally posted by 2001MDX4me
Is that a SPORT badge hiding under the tape on the 2010 MDX?
lol - I was thinking exactly the same thing - and who are they fooling by taping the badges over anyways ?
look at how lame the de-blinged exhausts are. |
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| 2001MDX4me |
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Originally posted by sterling08
look at how lame the de-blinged exhausts are.
Yeah, noticed that as well.
Funny coincidence is that I saw for the first time myself a debadged MDX today. |
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| Trigger |
| I can't find a good pic right now but the sport badge of the new toyota highlander is a close match to the Acura font as well. |
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| Hodog16 |
Here ya go courtesy of autoblog:
Linky |
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| Trigger |
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Originally posted by Hodog16
Here ya go courtesy of autoblog:
Linky
Nice find.
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| HwyRogue |
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Originally posted by Scoobydoo
I agree.
It's the same reason I find it curious with some of the BMW guys - a much higher percentage prefer the "clean debadged" look happen to have the smaller badge numbers. While the M and the V8 guys are proud to show off the badges.
True.. while I didn't debadge my 328i, I removed the chromed and replaced with the shadowed version - the letters are jet-black like my car.. I may do the same to the MDX.. dunno yet :-) |
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| HwyRogue |
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Originally posted by kgb
I just love painted bumpers!!!!!!!!! Thinking of doing it on my aspen pearl white X as well. The only thing that holds me back is the fact that I will have to cover it with clear bra.
Sorry, but the sticker doesn't do much for me...
I'm with ya - the painted bumpers look excellent.. factory if I might add. I'd have never thought of doing that, but I now have a spring mod coming up *grin*
..the clear bra would still show the color, and keep it chip free, n'est pas? |
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| dexterbot |
Great picture but try framing your picture from a bit closer to the ground. It will give you a bit more aggressive stance.
Not a bad attempt but I think it takes away from the cleanliness and the way the MDX was meant to be.
I'd prefer without the sport and also, it adds a bit of tackiness in my opinion. Especially since you have your bumper painted, it sorta takes away from the whole smooth and clean look.
Sorry, that was my 2 cents. :) |
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| LionSpeed |
| Found a new badge. Will post pics in a moment. |
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| DuMaMay_Randy |
| can't wait. |
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| dexterbot |
| Wow.. these will go really well with some spinners and fender flares, chrome type too. Anyone know where I can get them to complete the set. PIMP MY RIDE YO! |
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| DuMaMay_Randy |
| Lionspeed, I really like your new sport logo than the older one of yours. The font style even matches with the MDX type face. Looks really nice on your black MDX. Excellent. |
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| LionSpeed |
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Originally posted by DuMaMay_Randy
Lionspeed, I really like your new sport logo than the older one of yours. The font style even matches with the MDX type face. Looks really nice on your black MDX. Excellent.
Thx. I love it. Here's a shot of my x just got out of a shower earlier today.:D |
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| DuMaMay_Randy |
| wow what a shot. what camera were you using? too bad my weather is currently at freezing temp right now.:( |
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| Fabvsix |
No need to double post!
Stick to the original topic too~! |
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| LionSpeed |
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Originally posted by DuMaMay_Randy
wow what a shot. what camera were you using? too bad my weather is currently at freezing temp right now.:(
Thx. I was using a canon 40D with 24-70 L lens. Weather? well, we're enjoying the last segment of heat before it gets cool down. I got couple of cousins who are living in Idaho & they said there were snowing in october at 25 degree? Crazy is all I can say. |
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| Fabvsix |
Its been PURfect here too! (NorCal)
None of that sticky nasty humidity EITHA! :p :p |
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| sterling08 |
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Originally posted by Fabvsix
Stick to the original topic too~!
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Originally posted by Fabvsix
Its been PURfect here too! (NorCal)
None of that sticky nasty humidity EITHA! :p :p
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| JayMar88 |
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Originally posted by LionSpeed
Thx. I was using a canon 40D with 24-70 L lens. Weather? well, we're enjoying the last segment of heat before it gets cool down. I got couple of cousins who are living in Idaho & they said there were snowing in october at 25 degree? Crazy is all I can say.
Nice glass!! One day i'll pick up a nice rig. I need to learn more.
BTW, my sig pic was taken with my iphone. |
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| HuMan321 |
quote:
Originally posted by LionSpeed
Thx. I was using a canon 40D with 24-70 L lens. Weather? well, we're enjoying the last segment of heat before it gets cool down. I got couple of cousins who are living in Idaho & they said there were snowing in october at 25 degree? Crazy is all I can say.
Hmmm
Mid 50's here in the banana belt |
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| LionSpeed |
Human321, mid 50's is pleasant. enjoy it! :)
Fabvsix, stick to the topic will you? :2: j/k
Jaymar88. Nice shot using iphone. I've been using one as well for about 2 years now & love it still. You're thinking of picking up a rig? The real question here is which brand you have in mind? ;) Here's my little collection. |
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| JayMar88 |
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Originally posted by LionSpeed
Human321, mid 50's is pleasant. enjoy it! :)
Fabvsix, stick to the topic will you? :2: j/k
Jaymar88. Nice shot using iphone. I've been using one as well for about 2 years now & love it still. You're thinking of picking up a rig? The real question here is which brand you have in mind? ;) Here's my little collection.
Good lord! Look at all the toys! I'm guessing it's more than a hobby?
I just started shooting. I have a Canon XT, Sigma 18-50 2.8, Canon 50 1.8 and a Canon 70-300.
Still saving my pennies for a speedlite and diffuser. Maybe in the new year. Sigh:o :o :o |
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