Got my TSX

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: psteng19

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: sygyzy

Originally posted by: sniperruff
nice car. i still think it's overpriced in terms of performance though.

What would you get instad? Mustang GT? 300HP for under $25k. WOOHOO! Next!

Legacy GT 25k for 250/250. Add another k and you're at 300/350

Gas mileage in the low 20's.
Next.

LGT gets low 20's in the city, mid 20's on the highway. All depends on your foot

 

[JulesMaximus]

Looks great! I like the wheels, nice touch. :thumbsup:

 

[GeneValgene]

:thumbsup:

you have good taste, my friend

 

[AMCRambler]

Acura's are nice cars, but overpriced I think. Congrats on your new car though. Looks like it will be a blast to drive!

 

[j00fek]

nice car man

 

[UTmtnbiker]

I've had a TSX since they came out. I've put about 36,000 miles on mine to this point. I regularly get 29 to 31 MPG using premium. I'm not a heavy foot by any means however.

I bought for the same reason as OP. Wanted something more luxurious than your standard car with tight handling and four doors that still got pretty good gas mileage.

I've put a nice tint on mine also. I don't have the navi as I live in a city that's impossible to get lost in, but I have read that many of the metallic tints will block the signal. Other than that, I haven't done too much, although I'm looking at a sway bar.

 

[GrammatonJP]

Originally posted by: SampSon

Originally posted by: wasssup
My friend picked one of these up, with navi, auto, etc for like $28k...a bit too steep for what it is, but to each his own.

He was telling me that his auto TSX gets better gas mileage than my manual 1.6l civic (32-35mpg)...I wasn't in the mood to argue with him, but I don't see how that's possible. Let me know what type of mileage you're hitting

Your friend is full of bs. Even keeping it under 2500-3000 rpm at all times, even while on the highway won't net you 40mpg on a 2.4l engine.

OP, nice car, have fun with it.

Thats totally true, no 40mpg crap.. my max I gotten was 32mpg on all highway with slow acceleration and constant speed... no speeding, etc.. avg is 26/27 on highway w/o speeding and around 24/25 with stop and go traffic and speeding..

 

[GrammatonJP]

Originally posted by: UTmtnbiker
I've put a nice tint on mine also. I don't have the navi as I live in a city that's impossible to get lost in, but I have read that many of the metallic tints will block the signal. Other than that, I haven't done too much, although I'm looking at a sway bar.

antisway bar makes a big difference... so much stiffer and corners a lot better... and its cheap.. I got the progressive bar because it comes with poly bushing.. comptech uses rubber..

 

[psteng19]

Originally posted by: Gl4di4tor
Wow, you got the life. What do you do for a living?

IT for financial services company.

It's nice but not THAT nice.
It's only a $25-30k car. Camry's and Accord's cost more than it

 

[psteng19]

Originally posted by: GrammatonJP
Forget getting new rims.. i suggest Hondata


4850 rpm VTEC point decreased from 6000 rpm
7600 rpm Rev limit
Maximum torque gain 28 ft/lbs torque at 6000 rpm
Maximum power gain 32 hp at 6000 rpm
Peak torque increases from 165ft/lbs at 4700 rpm to 168 ft pounds at 4700 rpm
Peak power increases from 201 hp at 7100 rpm to 204 at 6800 rpm
Very wide flat smooth torque curve. 90% of peak torque available from 2000-7000 rpm.
Passes Californian smog testing (no measurable difference from stock)
Fully dealer compatible - works with all Honda scan tools and equipment

I'm thinking about it but I don't want to void the warranty should any problems arise.
The Hondata ECU for the '06s net even more gains than for the '04.

Originally posted by: GrammatonJP
Forgot to say, certain tint blocks navigation signal for the gps.. check around before buying

have you check tsxclub.com / tsx.acurazine.com ?

Getting FormulaOne Pinnacle ceramic tint. I've done my research.
Already on both forums (more on AZ)

Originally posted by: GrammatonJP

Originally posted by: UTmtnbiker
I've put a nice tint on mine also. I don't have the navi as I live in a city that's impossible to get lost in, but I have read that many of the metallic tints will block the signal. Other than that, I haven't done too much, although I'm looking at a sway bar.

antisway bar makes a big difference... so much stiffer and corners a lot better... and its cheap.. I got the progressive bar because it comes with poly bushing.. comptech uses rubber..

Definitely getting a sway bar. Progress makes a nice one but it's harder to find than the Comptech (for a good price).

 

[Chunkee]

i have not really seen many of those...looks like a very expensive civic

jc

 

[jtvang125]

Nice car.

I had alittle fun with one awhile back on the freeway. This was just short 70-100mph sprints. I could hear his v-tec kick in every time he smashed it but the little I4 just can't hang with a v8.

 

[Janet Reno]

HOndata? On that work of art? EEK

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: psteng19

Originally posted by: GrammatonJP
Forget getting new rims.. i suggest Hondata


4850 rpm VTEC point decreased from 6000 rpm
7600 rpm Rev limit
Maximum torque gain 28 ft/lbs torque at 6000 rpm
Maximum power gain 32 hp at 6000 rpm
Peak torque increases from 165ft/lbs at 4700 rpm to 168 ft pounds at 4700 rpm
Peak power increases from 201 hp at 7100 rpm to 204 at 6800 rpm
Very wide flat smooth torque curve. 90% of peak torque available from 2000-7000 rpm.
Passes Californian smog testing (no measurable difference from stock)
Fully dealer compatible - works with all Honda scan tools and equipment

I'm thinking about it but I don't want to void the warranty should any problems arise.
The Hondata ECU for the '06s net even more gains than for the '04.

Meh, can't prove you have ECU mods if you remove them before taking it in Besides, you don't need an engine warranty on a Honda

Oh yes, definitely forgot to say GJ on getting the MT

 

[cHeeZeFacTory]

TSX is awesome deal. at ~30k, no other car even touches it in terms of features. the Nav is one of the best, with a huge 8" screen. Dual climate control, leather, power seats, auto dimming mirrors, HID headlamps. Nice quiet comfortable ride, with more than enough power.

In terms of power/torque. I can care less that some crappy american car can get to a destination 5 minutes faster than I did that I'll have to service every other week. HP & Torque is really not that important to a lot of people. If I'm going to spend 30k on a car, it better have some nice luxury features.

 

[joe678]

Originally posted by: cHeeZeFacTory
TSX is awesome deal. at ~30k, no other car even touches it in terms of features. the Nav is one of the best, with a huge 8" screen. Dual climate control, leather, power seats, auto dimming mirrors, HID headlamps. Nice quiet comfortable ride, with more than enough power.

In terms of power/torque. I can care less that some crappy american car can get to a destination 5 minutes faster than I did that I'll have to service every other week. HP & Torque is really not that important to a lot of people. If I'm going to spend 30k on a car, it better have some nice luxury features.

don't forget heated seats... comes in handy in the winter!

 

[AMDZen]

Congrats man. Great car

 

[otispunkmeyer]

nice

that cars called the honda accord here, and it looks uber in the sport spec with the gun metal coloured wheels

 

[GrammatonJP]

Clear Bra ?

 

[amdhunter]

Originally posted by: psteng19

Originally posted by: amdhunter
That is fvcking awesome.

Sell me your rims so I could put it on my 06 civic, plz.

EDIT: I mean your original TSX rims, or did you buy it with hubcaps?

You really want 'em?
Most people find them ugly.
Pic
PM me if you want 'em. I have another buyer who might be backing out.

YGPM

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: cHeeZeFacTory
TSX is awesome deal. at ~30k, no other car even touches it in terms of features. the Nav is one of the best, with a huge 8" screen. Dual climate control, leather, power seats, auto dimming mirrors, HID headlamps. Nice quiet comfortable ride, with more than enough power.

In terms of power/torque. I can care less that some crappy american car can get to a destination 5 minutes faster than I did that I'll have to service every other week. HP & Torque is really not that important to a lot of people. If I'm going to spend 30k on a car, it better have some nice luxury features.

More than enough power compared to what? Have to driven one hard?

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: otispunkmeyer
nice

that cars called the honda accord here, and it looks uber in the sport spec with the gun metal coloured wheels

Yeah, your version looks better

 

[otispunkmeyer]

nice

that cars called the honda accord here, and it looks uber in the sport spec with the gun metal coloured wheels

 

[InlineFour]

Originally posted by: GrammatonJP
Forget getting new rims.. i suggest Hondata


4850 rpm VTEC point decreased from 6000 rpm
7600 rpm Rev limit
Maximum torque gain 28 ft/lbs torque at 6000 rpm
Maximum power gain 32 hp at 6000 rpm
Peak torque increases from 165ft/lbs at 4700 rpm to 168 ft pounds at 4700 rpm
Peak power increases from 201 hp at 7100 rpm to 204 at 6800 rpm
Very wide flat smooth torque curve. 90% of peak torque available from 2000-7000 rpm.
Passes Californian smog testing (no measurable difference from stock)
Fully dealer compatible - works with all Honda scan tools and equipment

i suggest you research about swapping for an aftermarket ECU on a bone stock car. increasing the rpm, lower vtec, etc. will obviously put more stress on the engine.

join honda-tech.com if you're thinking about tuning your car. they have a forum just for TSX models. you should do some research before you change your ECU. now, i don't know a lot about tuning cars, but researching before you tune your car is common sense.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: InlineFour

Originally posted by: GrammatonJP
Forget getting new rims.. i suggest Hondata


4850 rpm VTEC point decreased from 6000 rpm
7600 rpm Rev limit
Maximum torque gain 28 ft/lbs torque at 6000 rpm
Maximum power gain 32 hp at 6000 rpm
Peak torque increases from 165ft/lbs at 4700 rpm to 168 ft pounds at 4700 rpm
Peak power increases from 201 hp at 7100 rpm to 204 at 6800 rpm
Very wide flat smooth torque curve. 90% of peak torque available from 2000-7000 rpm.
Passes Californian smog testing (no measurable difference from stock)
Fully dealer compatible - works with all Honda scan tools and equipment

i suggest you research about swapping for an aftermarket ECU on a bone stock car. increasing the rpm, lower vtec, etc. will obviously put more stress on the engine.

join honda-tech.com if you're thinking about tuning your car. they have a forum just for TSX models. you should do some research before you change your ECU. now, i don't know a lot about tuning cars, but researching before you tune your car is common sense.

Meh, the only thing that's going to add more stress per se is upping the rev limited. VTEC crossover has no effect on longevity. Hell, even upping the rev limiter won't do a whole lot since you don't sping 7500rpm on a consistent and extended basis.