2006 TSX Info...
#281
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Originally Posted by TinkyWinky
Yes, they did not add these items because of cost. Again, there is no good reason to have heavy wheels.
Originally Posted by TinkyWinky
As for the Navi, I was referring to the slow CPU. Ever get a TL as a loaner?
#282
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by RogerPodacter
Yea i guess you're right about the cost issue. Maybe the stock rims actually give the ride/handling/suspension of the car more of a "heavy" or european type of driving feel in the twisties, etc...?
#283
Photography Nerd
I'm sure they're heavy because they're strong. Throw enough material at any design and you'll end up with something strong.
You never hear of OEM wheels bending or cracking.
You never hear of OEM wheels bending or cracking.
#284
Originally Posted by Dan Martin
I'm sure they're heavy because they're strong. Throw enough material at any design and you'll end up with something strong.
You never hear of OEM wheels bending or cracking.
You never hear of OEM wheels bending or cracking.
If only they threw enough material in the dashboard, steering column, doors/speakers, A-pillar. Ooops, the last one has been improved for 06.
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#285
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Originally Posted by TinkyWinky
Minimize warranty claims? Good point. But Acura could have used BBS (light and durable) rims a la BMW.
If only they threw enough material in the dashboard, steering column, doors/speakers, A-pillar. Ooops, the last one has been improved for 06.![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
If only they threw enough material in the dashboard, steering column, doors/speakers, A-pillar. Ooops, the last one has been improved for 06.
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Originally Posted by TinkyWinky
Minimize warranty claims? Good point. But Acura could have used BBS (light and durable) rims a la BMW.
If only they threw enough material in the dashboard, steering column, doors/speakers, A-pillar. Ooops, the last one has been improved for 06.![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
If only they threw enough material in the dashboard, steering column, doors/speakers, A-pillar. Ooops, the last one has been improved for 06.
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#287
I am Ahab!
Originally Posted by RogerPodacter
I disagree. Take for example the one-touch driver window. Do youreally think they didnt include all window one-touch because of price? I doubt it, its a .05$ relay switch that could have been added at the factory. I think these "shortcomings" such as the heavy wheels, etc, were/are deliberate designs by acura.
And what do you mean about the navi? is it too easy to use...?
And what do you mean about the navi? is it too easy to use...?
#288
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by tony4311
Why would they put them on the other windows. The whole point of one touch windows is so the driver can focus on driving. The rest of the people don't need it.
#289
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Originally Posted by TinkyWinky
Minimize warranty claims? Good point. But Acura could have used BBS (light and durable) rims a la BMW.
If only they threw enough material in the dashboard, steering column, doors/speakers, A-pillar. Ooops, the last one has been improved for 06.![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
If only they threw enough material in the dashboard, steering column, doors/speakers, A-pillar. Ooops, the last one has been improved for 06.
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#290
Originally Posted by TinkyWinky
Minimize warranty claims? Good point. But Acura could have used BBS (light and durable) rims a la BMW.
If only they threw enough material in the dashboard, steering column, doors/speakers, A-pillar. Ooops, the last one has been improved for 06.![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
If only they threw enough material in the dashboard, steering column, doors/speakers, A-pillar. Ooops, the last one has been improved for 06.
![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
#292
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Originally Posted by TinkyWinky
Minimize warranty claims? Good point. But Acura could have used BBS (light and durable) rims a la BMW.
If only they threw enough material in the dashboard, steering column, doors/speakers, A-pillar. Ooops, the last one has been improved for 06.![Roll Eyes](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
If only they threw enough material in the dashboard, steering column, doors/speakers, A-pillar. Ooops, the last one has been improved for 06.
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from the list of improvements:
"Increased rigidity of upper A-arm reduces NVH"
I believe that's just another phrase for the upper wishbone (for the double wishbone front suspension) and not the A-pillar? Never heard of an A-pillar referred to as an A-arm
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#293
Originally Posted by Arcticcl9
Wait...where did they say they improve that?
from the list of improvements:
"Increased rigidity of upper A-arm reduces NVH"
I believe that's just another phrase for the upper wishbone (for the double wishbone front suspension) and not the A-pillar? Never heard of an A-pillar referred to as an A-arm![Dunno](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/dunno.gif)
from the list of improvements:
"Increased rigidity of upper A-arm reduces NVH"
I believe that's just another phrase for the upper wishbone (for the double wishbone front suspension) and not the A-pillar? Never heard of an A-pillar referred to as an A-arm
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Though I am curious what issues there are with our current A-arm?
#294
Can't wait to drive
Originally Posted by TinkyWinky
Oops. My bad.
Though I am curious what issues there are with our current A-arm?
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Though I am curious what issues there are with our current A-arm?
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Originally Posted by zolutar
As far as the HP changes, its making things confusing, but we are seeing the REAL HP figures for all cars, not a rounded number all manufacturers fudge a little to look a lil better than the competition.
Looking at the RSX, Acura rated the 05 K20Z engine 210 hp, now its only 201 SAE hp. loss of 9 horses....
Now here with the TSX, it received a reported 10 hp bump, but with the new figures rates 205 SAE hp making it more like 212 hp (rounded to 215) under the old system.
The old 05 K24 was rated 200 hp under the old system but was more like 192 SAE hp under the new.
Looking at the RSX, Acura rated the 05 K20Z engine 210 hp, now its only 201 SAE hp. loss of 9 horses....
Now here with the TSX, it received a reported 10 hp bump, but with the new figures rates 205 SAE hp making it more like 212 hp (rounded to 215) under the old system.
The old 05 K24 was rated 200 hp under the old system but was more like 192 SAE hp under the new.
Hello everyone, I was just checking the Honda French site and it seems that they just released a Honda accord with the 2.4 iVTEC engine check the link for pics). It says that it has 190 hp and not 200hp. Also, they released a 2.2 Turbo Diesel Accord, a first for honda.
http://www.honda.fr/showroom/accord/
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
I'm sure they're heavy because they're strong. Throw enough material at any design and you'll end up with something strong.
You never hear of OEM wheels bending or cracking.
You never hear of OEM wheels bending or cracking.
#298
Can't wait to drive
Originally Posted by sauceman
I agree. The TSX OEMs are by far the best alloys I've had so far. I've thrown potholes I thought could have ripped the whole suspesion away, but those wheels have never bent. By comparison, my 16lbs alloys on my 95 Accord EX-R all got bent at some point. Some needed heavy repairs to get them back on the car.
#299
Race Director
Originally Posted by aaronng
Accord Euros all around the world except Japan and the US get the 190hp K24A3 engine. You guys are lucky to get the K24A2.
#300
Dealer rep emailed me today and mentioned that their Acura rep showed drawings of the '06 TSX today, no pictures yet. It indicated more aggresive front-end and side sill extensions, and some restyling on the tail-lights (it reminded him of the '05 RSX...I could not detect a difference between the '05 and '06 RSX...but either way I'm not sure this will be a good change). The new rims looked to have aero type spokes
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Acura rep expected that the '06 will show up at the dealers late October/early November.
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Acura rep expected that the '06 will show up at the dealers late October/early November.
#301
Driver/Detailer
Originally Posted by biker
With the new HP ratings in the US, the HP numbers quoted in the rest of the world will be even more off than before (where PS and other HP numbers were not quite 1:1).
#302
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by aaronng
K24A2 has more torque than K24A3.
We can use the TL as a benchmark since its engine didn't change (so we have figures of it rated both different ways). Comparing a '05 TL to a '05 TSX, you can see there is a 70HP and and a 72ft-lb difference. Comparing a '06 TL and a '06 TSX, those difference drop to 53HP and 69ft-lbs. So one could argue that the '06 TSX gained roughly 17HP and 3ft-lbs.
#303
2006 pics
These are purportedly pictures of the 2006 TSX during crash testing. The styling changes seem subtle from the little you can see in these pictures ...
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap/cars/3430.html
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap/cars/3430.html
#307
Can't wait to drive
I've seen that before. that's an 04 (no XM hump on top), not a the 06. It looks different because the picture is squashed and low quality, but it's still an 04.
#308
Three Wheelin'
Take a look at the link for the 2004 model:
http://www.safercar.gov/NCAP/Cars/2642.html
Exact same photos and video. It's just an '04.
http://www.safercar.gov/NCAP/Cars/2642.html
Exact same photos and video. It's just an '04.
#310
Drifting
Originally Posted by STL
Some real 2006 info: destination charges went up to $615. ![Frown](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
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On another note, the pics are not an 06. No integrated fogs.
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Is that new silver going to be more like anarchite on the TL? If so I would like that color on the TSX. That what I thought carbon grey was originally going to be.
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#314
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
Is that new silver going to be more like anarchite on the TL? If so I would like that color on the TSX. That what I thought carbon grey was originally going to be.
pretty sure that new silver is actually lighter and less "blue" than SSM...
it's called "alabaster silver"... not "anarchite" (or anthracite)
alabaster is basically a whitish/ yellowish rock...
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Went to check with the dealership today about the changes. They have no clue about any changes, or pictures. Goes to show you how informative your dealers really are. They'll find out everything about the car the same day we do.
#318
Originally Posted by z-tec
pretty sure that new silver is actually lighter and less "blue" than SSM...
it's called "alabaster silver"... not "anarchite" (or anthracite)
alabaster is basically a whitish/ yellowish rock...
it's called "alabaster silver"... not "anarchite" (or anthracite)
alabaster is basically a whitish/ yellowish rock...