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Coolness Factor
Hey guys here this is an updated version of my favorite thread I started on the otherside.
The most surprising thing about the TSX is just how cool this car is. Acura has always made some great cars, but people really don’t’ think cool when the think of Acura. What makes the TSX so cool???
30. Is it that ambient blue light over the center console?
29. How about those super neat mirrors with glass turn signals?
28. Touch screen Navi?
27. Voice recognition? “What time is it” “Current location” “Play CD disc 4”
26. 17” alloy wheels w/ low profile tires?
25. Every color and combination is just drop dead gorgeous?
24. Dual climate control? How many marriages will that save?
23. Heated seats, home-link, dimming mirror?
22. Telescoping, tilt steering wheel with audio controls?
21. Speed sensing wipers?
20. Dual power outlets?
19. All windows down with a remote?
18. Little amber round front signal lights?
17. Euro style oval fog lights?
16. Chrome trimmed door handles?
15. The thud you here when the door closes?
14. Trunk handle hidden under lip?
13. Pen holder, card holder, and hole for cell-phone wire in console?
12. Smooooth clutch?
11. Acura Door plates?
10. .85g skidpad?
9. Beautiful dual exhaust? What about those reflectors right above them?
8. 8 air bars, TCS, VSA?
7. Drive by wire?
6. Bottom hinged gas pedal
5. HID xenon projector lights?
4. The gauges? Nothing more needs to be said!!!!
3. FWD with road feel?
2. 7.2, 0-60?
1. Butta?
The most surprising thing about the TSX is just how cool this car is. Acura has always made some great cars, but people really don’t’ think cool when the think of Acura. What makes the TSX so cool???
30. Is it that ambient blue light over the center console?
29. How about those super neat mirrors with glass turn signals?
28. Touch screen Navi?
27. Voice recognition? “What time is it” “Current location” “Play CD disc 4”
26. 17” alloy wheels w/ low profile tires?
25. Every color and combination is just drop dead gorgeous?
24. Dual climate control? How many marriages will that save?
23. Heated seats, home-link, dimming mirror?
22. Telescoping, tilt steering wheel with audio controls?
21. Speed sensing wipers?
20. Dual power outlets?
19. All windows down with a remote?
18. Little amber round front signal lights?
17. Euro style oval fog lights?
16. Chrome trimmed door handles?
15. The thud you here when the door closes?
14. Trunk handle hidden under lip?
13. Pen holder, card holder, and hole for cell-phone wire in console?
12. Smooooth clutch?
11. Acura Door plates?
10. .85g skidpad?
9. Beautiful dual exhaust? What about those reflectors right above them?
8. 8 air bars, TCS, VSA?
7. Drive by wire?
6. Bottom hinged gas pedal
5. HID xenon projector lights?
4. The gauges? Nothing more needs to be said!!!!
3. FWD with road feel?
2. 7.2, 0-60?
1. Butta?
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Originally posted by JeffPhx
Great list!!! Do those rear reflectors light up??
31. Made in Japan.
32. Silver trim in Ebony and Quartz interiors.
Great list!!! Do those rear reflectors light up??
31. Made in Japan.
32. Silver trim in Ebony and Quartz interiors.
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Holy Crap! There are eight airbags. I just thought the front side and side curtain were the same thing. I feel like it's christmas and I just got two more airbags for my car!
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33. Neatest size (183.3", 69.4")
That is, if you happen to like this particular size -- as I do. There aren't many cars of about this length -- and of those, most are a couple of inches wider, which to me makes significant compromises in the sportiness and tight feel. (Also I'd have a lot more trouble getting them into my little garage! I know this all too well; I struggled with a TL-S for a year.)
Considering width as well as length, I think the only other cars in this size range are the Passat, the Saab 9-3, and the Infiniti G35 sedan. That's not very many.
That is, if you happen to like this particular size -- as I do. There aren't many cars of about this length -- and of those, most are a couple of inches wider, which to me makes significant compromises in the sportiness and tight feel. (Also I'd have a lot more trouble getting them into my little garage! I know this all too well; I struggled with a TL-S for a year.)
Considering width as well as length, I think the only other cars in this size range are the Passat, the Saab 9-3, and the Infiniti G35 sedan. That's not very many.
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34. The radio
35. Standard sunroof
36. Steering wheel controls (ones better than those cheesey add on looking ones on regular Hondas)
37. One often overlooked that is usually only found on german or Swiss autos... Nice smooth handles ABOVE the doors.. including the drivers side
38....
35. Standard sunroof
36. Steering wheel controls (ones better than those cheesey add on looking ones on regular Hondas)
37. One often overlooked that is usually only found on german or Swiss autos... Nice smooth handles ABOVE the doors.. including the drivers side
38....
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Originally posted by larchmont
33. Neatest size (183.3", 69.4")
That is, if you happen to like this particular size -- as I do. There aren't many cars of about this length -- and of those, most are a couple of inches wider, which to me makes significant compromises in the sportiness and tight feel. (Also I'd have a lot more trouble getting them into my little garage! I know this all too well; I struggled with a TL-S for a year.)
Considering width as well as length, I think the only other cars in this size range are the Passat, the Saab 9-3, and the Infiniti G35 sedan. That's not very many.
33. Neatest size (183.3", 69.4")
That is, if you happen to like this particular size -- as I do. There aren't many cars of about this length -- and of those, most are a couple of inches wider, which to me makes significant compromises in the sportiness and tight feel. (Also I'd have a lot more trouble getting them into my little garage! I know this all too well; I struggled with a TL-S for a year.)
Considering width as well as length, I think the only other cars in this size range are the Passat, the Saab 9-3, and the Infiniti G35 sedan. That's not very many.
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Originally posted by prballard
Two front, 2 front side, and 4 side curtain airbags.
Two front, 2 front side, and 4 side curtain airbags.
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38. Rear folding seats...with folding armrest....with cupholders!
39. sliding center console armrest
40. Lighted vanity mirrors on both sides
41. Sunroof not only standard (previous), but has open/close and stand-alone button for vent/tilt.
39. sliding center console armrest
40. Lighted vanity mirrors on both sides
41. Sunroof not only standard (previous), but has open/close and stand-alone button for vent/tilt.
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Originally posted by JeffPhx
Are the side curtain airbags one or two bags on each side? The picture in the brochure makes it look like one bag that covers from front to back, but two bags per side would be better.
Are the side curtain airbags one or two bags on each side? The picture in the brochure makes it look like one bag that covers from front to back, but two bags per side would be better.
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Originally posted by carrieandmark
38. Rear folding seats...with folding armrest....with cupholders!
39. sliding center console armrest
40. Lighted vanity mirrors on both sides
41. Sunroof not only standard (previous), but has open/close and stand-alone button for vent/tilt.
38. Rear folding seats...with folding armrest....with cupholders!
39. sliding center console armrest
40. Lighted vanity mirrors on both sides
41. Sunroof not only standard (previous), but has open/close and stand-alone button for vent/tilt.
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woops--I said the no-no..... People might start to think the TSX is a rebadged combination of the exeutive + type-S Euro Accord.
ya-ya--the above has spelling and grammer issues. So the does the one posting.....
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43. 320 watt stock sound system
44. double wishbone suspension
44. double wishbone suspension
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45. That sweet trunk try above teh spare with all the tools and everything nicely laid out
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hehe whoops
I screwed up the number ing too, those should be 45. 46. and 47. respectively
I screwed up the number ing too, those should be 45. 46. and 47. respectively
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Originally posted by sarlacc23
hehe whoops
I screwed up the number ing too, those should be 45. 46. and 47. respectively
hehe whoops
I screwed up the number ing too, those should be 45. 46. and 47. respectively
.........#50 is taken!
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Originally posted by Zapata
ya'll are makin me jealous!
ya'll are makin me jealous!
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HEY! when you 2 are done blowing eachother can you return to finishing off the list!
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Originally posted by larchmont
Could take a while....
Could take a while....
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Fine-Fine: I don't even own a TSX but...
No. 51 -- The car is fully UK/JDM spec -- Therefor...
Tons of Spoon, Modulo, and Mugen parts are bound to jump to the shore for the OE type modifing to begin.
Well, that is if Mugen gets that tax thing worked out
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48. Vehicle Stability Assist
49. Sportmatic/Tiptronic/Manumatic (If smooth shifting is a coolness factor for manual drivers, this feature is cool for auto)
52. One touch open compartments
49. Sportmatic/Tiptronic/Manumatic (If smooth shifting is a coolness factor for manual drivers, this feature is cool for auto)
52. One touch open compartments
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Originally posted by larchmont
We did it!
P.S. Thanks dudes for remembering about #50!
We did it!
P.S. Thanks dudes for remembering about #50!
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Originally posted by prballard
I will get a revised list posted later. Larch, do you think I should go back to a count up 1 to 50 or stay with the count down 50 to 1?Either way your "50" will be the last on the list.
I will get a revised list posted later. Larch, do you think I should go back to a count up 1 to 50 or stay with the count down 50 to 1?Either way your "50" will be the last on the list.
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#53. Trunk release button (no keyhole in trunk, infact only 1 exterior keyhole on the entire car!!!)
#53. Trunk release button (no keyhole in trunk, infact only 1 exterior keyhole on the entire car!!!)
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But I guess #53 could be shortened to the uniqueness of just one keyhole on the entire car!
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What makes the TSX so cool??? The latest and greatest!! Thanks everyone for the help putting this together:
49. Is it that ambient blue light over the center console?
48. How about those super neat mirrors with glass turn signals?
47. Trunk handle hidden under lip?
46. Drivers door, only exterior lock with a key?
45. Titanium finish interior trim?
44. Super efficient AC w/ air filtration?
43. Dual lighted vanity mirrors?
42. Neat spare tire compartment w/ tool tray? Provench says it can hold a fullsize spare!!
41. Lev-2 emissions? It is green baby!!!
40. One touch opening compartments?
39. Our very own version of the Europe and JDM Accord? Mod heaven!!
38. Double wishbone suspension? Just like it supposed to be!!!!
37. No extra charge for 5AT sequential sport shift?
36. No extra charge for smooth, short shift 6MT? See No. 1 on list!!!!
35. No extra charge for metallic and pearl colors? BMW are you listening????
34. Sliding center armrest?
33. Rear folding seat to trunk?
32. Chrome trimmed door handles?
31. Power moonroof with slide and pop-up tilt top?
30. 360 Watt, 8-speaker stereo w/ 6 CD changer?
29. Baby-Bear size? Not too big, not too small, just right!!!!
28. Touch screen Navi?
27. Voice recognition? “What time is it” “Current location” “Play CD disc 4”
26. 17” alloy wheels w/ low profile tires?
25. Every color and combination is just drop-dead gorgeous?
24. Dual climate control? How many marriages will that save?
23. Heated seats, home-link, dimming mirror?
22. Telescoping, tilt steering wheel with audio controls?
21. Speed sensing wipers?
20. Dual power outlets?
19. All windows down with a remote?
18. Little amber round front signal lights?
17. Euro style oval fog lights?
16. .85g skidpad?
15. The thud you here when the door closes?
14. Acura Door plates?
13. Pen holder, card holder, and hole for cell-phone wire in console?
12. Smooooth clutch?
11. Beautiful dual exhaust? What about those reflectors right above them?
10. Made in Japan!!!!?
9. All of this for under $30 grand?
8. 8 air bars, TCS, VSA?
7. Drive by wire?
6. Bottom hinged gas pedal?
5. HID xenon projector lights?
4. The gauges? Nothing more needs to be said!!!!
3. FWD with road feel?
2. 7.2, 0-60?
1. Butta?
50. “Neatest site”?
Sorry, if something didn’t make the list. Many additions were repeats or variations on what I had, so I tried to integrate comments the best I could. Again thanks to all!!
49. Is it that ambient blue light over the center console?
48. How about those super neat mirrors with glass turn signals?
47. Trunk handle hidden under lip?
46. Drivers door, only exterior lock with a key?
45. Titanium finish interior trim?
44. Super efficient AC w/ air filtration?
43. Dual lighted vanity mirrors?
42. Neat spare tire compartment w/ tool tray? Provench says it can hold a fullsize spare!!
41. Lev-2 emissions? It is green baby!!!
40. One touch opening compartments?
39. Our very own version of the Europe and JDM Accord? Mod heaven!!
38. Double wishbone suspension? Just like it supposed to be!!!!
37. No extra charge for 5AT sequential sport shift?
36. No extra charge for smooth, short shift 6MT? See No. 1 on list!!!!
35. No extra charge for metallic and pearl colors? BMW are you listening????
34. Sliding center armrest?
33. Rear folding seat to trunk?
32. Chrome trimmed door handles?
31. Power moonroof with slide and pop-up tilt top?
30. 360 Watt, 8-speaker stereo w/ 6 CD changer?
29. Baby-Bear size? Not too big, not too small, just right!!!!
28. Touch screen Navi?
27. Voice recognition? “What time is it” “Current location” “Play CD disc 4”
26. 17” alloy wheels w/ low profile tires?
25. Every color and combination is just drop-dead gorgeous?
24. Dual climate control? How many marriages will that save?
23. Heated seats, home-link, dimming mirror?
22. Telescoping, tilt steering wheel with audio controls?
21. Speed sensing wipers?
20. Dual power outlets?
19. All windows down with a remote?
18. Little amber round front signal lights?
17. Euro style oval fog lights?
16. .85g skidpad?
15. The thud you here when the door closes?
14. Acura Door plates?
13. Pen holder, card holder, and hole for cell-phone wire in console?
12. Smooooth clutch?
11. Beautiful dual exhaust? What about those reflectors right above them?
10. Made in Japan!!!!?
9. All of this for under $30 grand?
8. 8 air bars, TCS, VSA?
7. Drive by wire?
6. Bottom hinged gas pedal?
5. HID xenon projector lights?
4. The gauges? Nothing more needs to be said!!!!
3. FWD with road feel?
2. 7.2, 0-60?
1. Butta?
50. “Neatest site”?
Sorry, if something didn’t make the list. Many additions were repeats or variations on what I had, so I tried to integrate comments the best I could. Again thanks to all!!