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#4 of 33 robr2 by geot1 Nov 10, 2003 (6:26 pm)
Had dealer check and he adjusted the pressure lower - but without much of a change. I'm just surprised I haven't seen more comments on this. In fact I've seen the opposite. Reviewers talk about how well it handles curves (I agree) and that it manages city steets equally well.
#5 of 33 Ride by s852 Nov 10, 2003 (7:38 pm)
Of course it is firm. The ride in an Accord is kind of firm and the TSX is even tighter. Add the sportier tires to the mix and this should be a surprise to no one. Replacing the tires with something else might help a little. A Camry will have a much smoother ride.
#6 of 33 geot1 by uncledavid Nov 11, 2003 (2:34 pm)
I hate the ride. It is stiff, busy, and you too feel every bump. My experience is identical to your own, and that is one major complaint.   A big part of the problem is the tires. You've got low profile tires with stiff sidewalls.   I did a lot of experimenting with tire pressure. I've now got the front tires at about 35 psi and the back at about 32 - 33 psi. That is a little more than ACURA recommends, and one would think that would lead to a harsher ride. But, it has worked out better for me thsi way.
#7 of 33 Harsh ride? by xplorx4 Nov 11, 2003 (6:38 pm)
If I had to classify the TSX handling, I would call it "taut". Is it too stiff? Hmmm... that depends. For a luxury sedan? Probably; definitely not like a Lincoln Mark IV. For a sport sedan? No way. I like it just right.   If you want to feel a stiff ride, go test drive a Toyota Matrix. In contrast to that, the TSX feels like Jell-O.
#8 of 33 Ride quality by geot1 Nov 11, 2003 (7:00 pm)
Thanks uncledavid for the advice. I will try adjusting the tire pressure. If I had one major recommendation for Acura it would be to add a third option (after manual/auto and navi). That is a sport vs non sport suspension much like BMW does. I realize a limited production car like this may not be going after a wider audience - but this will only enhance its image and appeal. If the tires are a big factor - is it possible to put bigger profile tires on these wheels?
#9 of 33 puzzling? by qddave Nov 11, 2003 (8:34 pm)
Wouldn't you realize the stiffness of the ride on the test drive? If you didn't like the ride quality, why buy the car? Or was it lower on your priority list. No offence, just wondering.
#10 of 33 geot1 by torontotl Nov 12, 2003 (5:31 am)
you can put a higher profile tire on the car but you'll have to use a smaller wheel like a 16" otherwise you could damage the car/suspension as the diameter would be too great for the space in the wheel well.
#11 of 33 Ride quality by uncledavid Nov 12, 2003 (1:05 pm)
Xporx4 - I partially agree. I do think the ride is taut. But, taut and stiff are not necessarily the same. A BMW 325i is taut, but absorbs bumps nicely. The TSX lets too much into the cabin. That said, I can't say that I see ride quality as a major issue. It is a potential weakness of the TSX, but not a big deal to me.   Geot1 - You could not fit higher profile tires on the current rim. To maintain the height and offset, you'd have to get new rims, and move to a 16 inch tire. I think the size you would want would be 205/60 16. The folks at Tirerack.com could tell you for sure. This would not be an inexpensive change (figure on spending about $1000 for four new tires and rims).
#12 of 33 Tire size by boz10 Nov 12, 2003 (1:19 pm)
If you refer to Honda's web site in the UK, the standard size tire is 205/55/16. This size should work as the euro accord is basically a TSX. BTW this is the size tire I'm using this winter as I am putting snows on.
#13 of 33 gddave by geot1 Nov 12, 2003 (7:16 pm)
I did not notice ride roughness on the test drive. Roads around the dealer probably did not represent the wide range of roads you find commuting 26 miles to work. My mistake. These's a lot I like about the car and that's why I'm trying to make the ride as comfortable as possible for everyday use. I appreciate all the feedback from the board

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