Acura TSX - Happy owner comments
07-11-2003, 11:41 AM
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Acura TSX - Happy owner comments
Good day!
I got my new TSX a week ago and....what a wonderful machine. Quite impressed by the ride and the fun to drive it.
I switched from a TL to a TSX and I have no regrets. I had fun with the TL but with the TSX, I feel closer to the car. The structure is quite solid, no body rolling.
No issue to report other than a vibration somewhere in the roof when the radio is playing.
Regards.
I got my new TSX a week ago and....what a wonderful machine. Quite impressed by the ride and the fun to drive it.
I switched from a TL to a TSX and I have no regrets. I had fun with the TL but with the TSX, I feel closer to the car. The structure is quite solid, no body rolling.
No issue to report other than a vibration somewhere in the roof when the radio is playing.
Regards.
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07-16-2003, 06:16 AM
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Ahh yes, I remember the day of the break in period. It seems so long ago, but hard to believe it was only a couple of months ago. I'm about to break 7k miles on mine. 
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07-16-2003, 08:08 AM
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My round-trip to/from work is 40 miles, so my break-in period will be approx. 2 weeks--shorter if I do some weekend driving.
My previous car actually had a break-in requirement of not going over 50mph; I hope it's not the case with the TSX?
My previous car actually had a break-in requirement of not going over 50mph; I hope it's not the case with the TSX?
07-16-2003, 11:58 AM
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I've got 3000+ on mine. Let's put it this way. The other night coming home from Home Depot, the moonroof was open, the pedal was floored, the rpms were snicking between 5500 to 7300 in every gear and I never slowed down until I was off the exit ramp. What a blast.
I wish that Hondata would tap the ECU sooner rather than later, but, oh well.
I wish that Hondata would tap the ECU sooner rather than later, but, oh well.
07-16-2003, 12:03 PM
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Originally posted by ClutchPerformer
Break-in is torture....97 miles on my odo.
Break-in is torture....97 miles on my odo.
07-18-2003, 01:00 PM
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hmm what is the recommened speed and shift points for breaking in the TSX.. I've pushed mine to about 85 on the highway and I didn't even notice it until i looked up to the dash.. I've been shifting between 4000-5500rpm. odo only reads 129miles.. is that so wrong??
07-18-2003, 01:19 PM
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Originally posted by MzTSX
hmm what is the recommened speed and shift points for breaking in the TSX.. I've pushed mine to about 85 on the highway and I didn't even notice it until i looked up to the dash.. I've been shifting between 4000-5500rpm. odo only reads 129miles.. is that so wrong??
hmm what is the recommened speed and shift points for breaking in the TSX.. I've pushed mine to about 85 on the highway and I didn't even notice it until i looked up to the dash.. I've been shifting between 4000-5500rpm. odo only reads 129miles.. is that so wrong??
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Basically the car requires a break-in period because of the way engines are manufactured. Internals are not machined to the highest precision possible on purpose so that the individual engine/user can complete the machining process in such a way that will make the engine compatible to how it will be used. The basic idea is to run the engine through a variety of RPMs and load situations because if you don't, the engine will not be comfortable doing so later in life. For example, running at the same RPM for an extended period (like travelling a good distance on a highway) is bad because your engine gets too used to that single RPM/load. You should operate the engine very gently when it is brand new 0-100 miles (and don't rev over 3500 RPM). From 100-500 miles, you gradually increase the loads you put on the engine and the RPMs you use. By the time you get to about 1000 miles, you should be driving the way you normally would. I have an article at home that has a full and detailed explanation of the how's and why's of break-in. If you want (or someone else wants), I can post it tonight.
Break-in is important in some ways, but in general it's not a big deal. A lot of people get a new car and drive it like they hate it from day one. And that's fine because break-in quality only shows itself later in engine life and it's easy to chalk up a failure to something else by then. Basically, a bad/good break-in makes the difference between a 100k mile engine and a 250k+ mile engine. If you're planning to lease without exercising the buy option at the end, don't even worry about it. Have fun. But if you plan to buy and keep the car for a long time, a good break-in will keep your engine strong and reliable well past 100k. Sorry for being so wordy. Engines are my life
Basically the car requires a break-in period because of the way engines are manufactured. Internals are not machined to the highest precision possible on purpose so that the individual engine/user can complete the machining process in such a way that will make the engine compatible to how it will be used. The basic idea is to run the engine through a variety of RPMs and load situations because if you don't, the engine will not be comfortable doing so later in life. For example, running at the same RPM for an extended period (like travelling a good distance on a highway) is bad because your engine gets too used to that single RPM/load. You should operate the engine very gently when it is brand new 0-100 miles (and don't rev over 3500 RPM). From 100-500 miles, you gradually increase the loads you put on the engine and the RPMs you use. By the time you get to about 1000 miles, you should be driving the way you normally would. I have an article at home that has a full and detailed explanation of the how's and why's of break-in. If you want (or someone else wants), I can post it tonight.
Break-in is important in some ways, but in general it's not a big deal. A lot of people get a new car and drive it like they hate it from day one. And that's fine because break-in quality only shows itself later in engine life and it's easy to chalk up a failure to something else by then. Basically, a bad/good break-in makes the difference between a 100k mile engine and a 250k+ mile engine. If you're planning to lease without exercising the buy option at the end, don't even worry about it. Have fun. But if you plan to buy and keep the car for a long time, a good break-in will keep your engine strong and reliable well past 100k. Sorry for being so wordy. Engines are my life
07-21-2003, 12:50 PM
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Hello from Ottawa!
I bought a black one ( contrary to advice received from former owners of black cars) . It is a 6MT. As for the options, I added the fog lamps, wheel locks and winter carpets.
I bought it at Casino Acura. You should know ther is a great salesman by the name of Denis Paquette. Let me tellyou, this guy knows his cars and he is also taking care of his customers , even sfter the sale. This is my third Acura and I have to blame him for that.
I bought a black one ( contrary to advice received from former owners of black cars) . It is a 6MT. As for the options, I added the fog lamps, wheel locks and winter carpets.
I bought it at Casino Acura. You should know ther is a great salesman by the name of Denis Paquette. Let me tellyou, this guy knows his cars and he is also taking care of his customers , even sfter the sale. This is my third Acura and I have to blame him for that.
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