After one year of ownership..
02-28-2007, 07:43 PM
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After one year of ownership..
Well here it is folks. It's been exactly one year with my sweet sweet Jennifer, when I picked her up at the dealership, exactly the time when I picked her up, at 8:30 - 9 PM, considering we had to stay after the dealership closed to file all the papers and get everything straight. After a year of ownership, 3,900+ posts on Acurazine, 10000 miles on the odometer, 5 hit and runs on my body panels, one blown tire, about 4 rim curbings, and one keying, I'd say I have no complaints whatsoever with my precious car.
Although there may be some imperfections with the exterior, the interior is in tip top shape and feels just as sturdy as the day I picked up the car. Although my alignment seems to be out of place, especially after blowing that tire on the Azine Cruise we had a couple months back, it's gotten a bit worse afterwards. No worries, I plan on getting an alignment at the dealership soon along with my servicing. The OEM tires are still in great shape and my brakes are still great. I even did great during Winter. The OEM tires did their job quite poorly (which I never expected them to do well snow anyway) but I never once got stuck. Although my next door neighbor with his new TL got stuff quite a few times, even in his driveway
Even though I still have no performance mods done to my TSX, I had my hands on quite a few good things in the past couple months, money going in and out, even had my hands on a set of Tanabe ProII Coilovers, but had to let them go because I needed money for school. Even had a Comptech Icebox, but that was let go because I needed money for a school book.
Although I do still have a couple things left over which I plan on putting on my car... which I'll get to in a couple weeks 
Alas, this car has served me well this first year, and it was a great start. For you that don't know, my first car was a 1994 Volvo 850 Sedan, which I spun out in the rain while going on a turn at about 40 mph, which then my rear end gave out and did a 360 spin and slammed into a curb. Pretty much ownified all four rims and suspension components, repair was about $5000, quite grim, which was more than the value of the car at that time. I was without a car for two months, and afterwards the car was returned to me in pristine condition. Although I had no complaints about the 850, my parents just decided that it wouldn't be fair that I still drove the 11 year old car while the whole family rode in their new 2006+ cars. Although I felt as if I needed more practice as a driver. While I was sleeping one day, my car was missing when I woke up and I was picked up by my brother and driven to Rosenthal Acura. My parents had sold the 850 for the TSX. Probably the happiest day of my life. Although they don't ask I still pay for the car myself. I hope all of you guys have/had a great year, and expect a greater time this newcoming year, because I know I will, with the things I have coming soon
Happy One Year!
Although there may be some imperfections with the exterior, the interior is in tip top shape and feels just as sturdy as the day I picked up the car. Although my alignment seems to be out of place, especially after blowing that tire on the Azine Cruise we had a couple months back, it's gotten a bit worse afterwards. No worries, I plan on getting an alignment at the dealership soon along with my servicing. The OEM tires are still in great shape and my brakes are still great. I even did great during Winter. The OEM tires did their job quite poorly (which I never expected them to do well snow anyway) but I never once got stuck. Although my next door neighbor with his new TL got stuff quite a few times, even in his driveway
Even though I still have no performance mods done to my TSX, I had my hands on quite a few good things in the past couple months, money going in and out, even had my hands on a set of Tanabe ProII Coilovers, but had to let them go because I needed money for school. Even had a Comptech Icebox, but that was let go because I needed money for a school book.
Although I do still have a couple things left over which I plan on putting on my car... which I'll get to in a couple weeks Alas, this car has served me well this first year, and it was a great start. For you that don't know, my first car was a 1994 Volvo 850 Sedan, which I spun out in the rain while going on a turn at about 40 mph, which then my rear end gave out and did a 360 spin and slammed into a curb. Pretty much ownified all four rims and suspension components, repair was about $5000, quite grim, which was more than the value of the car at that time. I was without a car for two months, and afterwards the car was returned to me in pristine condition. Although I had no complaints about the 850, my parents just decided that it wouldn't be fair that I still drove the 11 year old car while the whole family rode in their new 2006+ cars. Although I felt as if I needed more practice as a driver. While I was sleeping one day, my car was missing when I woke up and I was picked up by my brother and driven to Rosenthal Acura. My parents had sold the 850 for the TSX. Probably the happiest day of my life. Although they don't ask I still pay for the car myself. I hope all of you guys have/had a great year, and expect a greater time this newcoming year, because I know I will, with the things I have coming soon
Happy One Year!
02-28-2007, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Reach
I like to think that I blew out that tire man, it wasn't your fault!
shame on you for taking a bunch of tsx's on a dirt road. I would have just stopped and went another way even if I would have gotten lost from the rest of you.
02-28-2007, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Reach
I like to think that I blew out that tire man, it wasn't your fault!
It's alright, it's not your fault either.
I guess I was just a bit unlucky.
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02-28-2007, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Don't be so nice, Chris...Mike just admitted it was his fault so you should send him the bill.
Well I WILL see Mike in a couple weeks...
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nice write-up
Thanks.
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my baby is a little over a year old now. its great to hear your cars still doin great 
Glad yours is too
Im lovin' every minute of my car.
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it's great to hear you're still lovin' the TSX. even with all the other competition out there, i don't think i will ever get rid of my TSX. it's just a fun car to drive.
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Originally Posted by LoveMyTSX
Very nice write-up. Congrats on your anniversary. Mine is almost 2.5 years and I'm still loving mine as well. Are you selling the coil overs by any chance?
Thanks,
About the coilovers, they went to a local friend of mine, CrazyCool[O] he actually put them in a week ago, even though he bought em last December
Sorry bout that
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Happy Anniversary Chris.
Thanks Mr. Bond
03-01-2007, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by EuRTSX
Thanks,
About the coilovers, they went to a local friend of mine, CrazyCool[O] he actually put them in a week ago, even though he bought em last December Sorry bout that
About the coilovers, they went to a local friend of mine, CrazyCool[O] he actually put them in a week ago, even though he bought em last December
Sorry bout that
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This 3/09/07 will be my one yr. anniversary also and 16k on the odometer. Was going to sell her but decided to keep her and pay it off. It is in the garage for the winter and can't wait to get her out for springs and putting new Volks, J's 60RS single outlet exhaust and mugen front grille amd JDM headlights. I have no complain also, body is in mint condition and not even one scratches on her. I am very anal about driving her around town and parking in the mall so I tried to park as far and not close to anyone so I wouldn't get that door ding. As far as I know getting the 3M clear bra was the best investment I made to the car so the front stays chip free. I would recommend this to anybody.
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I forget to add that the night when I go to pick her up at the dealer, after they wash and get it ready for me and first time I saw her under the white light with the pearl glowing underneath that fresh coat of carbon gray paint I left in love with it. That there was the moment I can never forget this being the first brand new car I ever bought. I do get that same feeling when I was her at a car wash at night and after I shine her up I do get that effect on the paint and it treminds me of the day I got her home.
03-01-2007, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by CGPTSX06
This 3/09/07 will be my one yr. anniversary also and 16k on the odometer. Was going to sell her but decided to keep her and pay it off. It is in the garage for the winter and can't wait to get her out for springs and putting new Volks, J's 60RS single outlet exhaust and mugen front grille amd JDM headlights. I have no complain also, body is in mint condition and not even one scratches on her. I am very anal about driving her around town and parking in the mall so I tried to park as far and not close to anyone so I wouldn't get that door ding. As far as I know getting the 3M clear bra was the best investment I made to the car so the front stays chip free. I would recommend this to anybody.
WOOO! Im glad that you kept your CGP man! Do you still have your Weds? I'm in love with those wheels
03-02-2007, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Ellas9
The Car actually looks like it its smiling!
Oh it's always smiling
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Happy Birthday to your TSX, nice ending to your story.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by waTSX
Happy Anniversary, dude, and nice write-up The car definitely grows on you as time passes.
The car definitely grows on you as time passes.
Originally Posted by Ruserious
So when you gonnna let me borrow Jennifer. I wanna ride on her and see how she is...
Originally Posted by drkangel348
Nice write up.
2 1/2 years here, and I still love my baby.
2 1/2 years here, and I still love my baby.
Thanks man
03-07-2007, 01:05 PM
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Glad to hear you're taking better care of those tires. 
03-07-2007, 01:20 PM
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mods already! mods already!
come on dude the wait is killing me. if you dont get me those pictures too I cant make you custom brackets.
come on dude the wait is killing me. if you dont get me those pictures too I cant make you custom brackets.
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I infact saw your car during this week. Always thought your car was one of the nicest 3G TL's at MC.
The number of cars I see waiting to get a parking spot at that hellhole of a school parking lot is amazing. I think I waited an hour for a parking spot.
But yeah, definitely should meet up soon. I was hoping someone would see my acurazine decals on my sides, but I guess my other decal which is bigger takes up the attention.
The number of cars I see waiting to get a parking spot at that hellhole of a school parking lot is amazing. I think I waited an hour for a parking spot. But yeah, definitely should meet up soon. I was hoping someone would see my acurazine decals on my sides, but I guess my other decal which is bigger takes up the attention.
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I infact saw your car during this week. Always thought your car was one of the nicest 3G TL's at MC.
The number of cars I see waiting to get a parking spot at that hellhole of a school parking lot is amazing. I think I waited an hour for a parking spot.
But yeah, definitely should meet up soon. I was hoping someone would see my acurazine decals on my sides, but I guess my other decal which is bigger takes up the attention.
The number of cars I see waiting to get a parking spot at that hellhole of a school parking lot is amazing. I think I waited an hour for a parking spot. But yeah, definitely should meet up soon. I was hoping someone would see my acurazine decals on my sides, but I guess my other decal which is bigger takes up the attention.
Plenty of spaces though! I'm always parked near the technical center....usually a G35 coupe w/ sevas and a GLI w/ BBS wheels park near me 