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Sedans Acura TSX Acura TSX - Performance Questions
21 messages, Last post on Oct 22, 2006 at 4:58 PM
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Replying to: sherrmann (May 29, 2005 6:40 pm) I'm from Pennsylvania, and bought my TSX last October, so I had to deal with some pretty harsh winter weather this season. Nothing as bad as you see in Milwaukee, I'm sure, but snow is snow. I haven't had any problems with the TSX in the snow other than (as I stated on another forum) I was driving up a fairly steep hill in fresh snow (freak snow storm while I was out, about half an inch to an inch worth) and learned that that TCS actually hindered me from climbing the hill because it wouldnt allow me to rev the engine past 2 grand. I tried pushing the VSA button on the console thinking it would maybe turn it off, but I guess once the TCS is working you can't turn it off mid-way. On the other hand though, the TCS actually helped when pulling out from an intersection in the snow or slush. Very helpful though. Don't know what kind of terrain you have in Milwaukee, probably flat huh?, but if there are a lot of hills, I guess just beware. Otherwise, the TSX handles just like any other FWD car with TCS. I have a question about a "weird noise" too. I saw some others posted about a noise, and that got me thinking. Whenever I pull out from a parking spot in reverse, stop, shift into drive, and pull away, I then hear a "clunk" come from what sounds like the rear of the car. It almost sounds like its coming from one side of the car, but I'm not sure which side. I assumed since I'm shifting and then accelerate forward, it has something to do with the tranny, but yet it sounds like it's from the rear. Any one else have that noise?
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Replying to: flicmod (Jun 01, 2005 7:25 am) If this only happens when the car is started, it is the ABS self check.
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Replying to: robr2 (Jun 01, 2005 7:33 am) |
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Hi, I am getting ready to purchase an '04 TSX but am less than thrilled with the 4 cylinder engine. Are there any aftermarket performance mods available like a turbo or chip set? Steve |
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If you don't like the 4-cyl's performance, I'd personally suggest getting another car. Mods are becoming available (mostly in the form of intakes) but there are no turbo chargers, super chargers, or "chips" that I know of. I actually think that, for now, the most signficant gain in performance will come from stickier tires and wheels that aren't as heavy. But, at the end of the day, you could spend a lot of $ to get only a modest improvement in power. I think you'd be better off spend more to get the TL, opting for a less expensive six cyl car (like the Mazda M6 or Honda Accord), or buying a vehicle that has some kind of forced induction (like an Audi A4 1.8T or Saab 9-3). |
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On another note has anybody put the silver star rims into their cars??? This might be another option i go with?? How does it look and does it do anything drastic to the car's performance?, as i know they are a bit heavier than the ones the tsx comes with
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Replying to: rico23 (Mar 03, 2006 11:01 am) |
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Just wanted to see if there was anyone located in the Boston, MA area to do an A-SPEC suspension group buy. The regular price is $ 800 - I spoke with a guy in parts who said he could give a discount for a group buy.
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Replying to: ego29iste (Oct 18, 2006 9:30 am) |
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