Help Improve Responsiveness
#1
Help Improve Responsiveness
Hey guys,
Looking for some input, I recently picked up a set of 18x8” aftermarket rims, though I love the way they look my TSX they do weigh a considerable amount. I was looking for suggestions on what I can do to my vehicle to make it feel like it did before I put the aftermarket wheels on, such as pulleys, throttle body spacer etc? I am looking to improve bottom end torque and overall responsiveness.
btw; I do know that picking up a set of heavy 18x8’s wasn’t the smartest thing to do
but they’ll have to do for now, hopefully when I save up enough money I can sell these and look into a lighter more sportier styled rim, volk, work, eneki etc.
Its a 2005 Auto, engine mods consist of a Injen CAI.
Looking for some input, I recently picked up a set of 18x8” aftermarket rims, though I love the way they look my TSX they do weigh a considerable amount. I was looking for suggestions on what I can do to my vehicle to make it feel like it did before I put the aftermarket wheels on, such as pulleys, throttle body spacer etc? I am looking to improve bottom end torque and overall responsiveness.
btw; I do know that picking up a set of heavy 18x8’s wasn’t the smartest thing to do
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Its a 2005 Auto, engine mods consist of a Injen CAI.
#2
in the 24th and a half...
Originally Posted by GTSX-05
Hey guys,
Looking for some input, I recently picked up a set of 18x8” aftermarket rims, though I love the way they look my TSX they do weigh a considerable amount. I was looking for suggestions on what I can do to my vehicle to make it feel like it did before I put the aftermarket wheels on, such as pulleys, throttle body spacer etc? I am looking to improve bottom end torque and overall responsiveness.
btw; I do know that picking up a set of heavy 18x8’s wasn’t the smartest thing to do
but they’ll have to do for now, hopefully when I save up enough money I can sell these and look into a lighter more sportier styled rim, volk, work, eneki etc.
Its a 2005 Auto, engine mods consist of a Injen CAI.
Looking for some input, I recently picked up a set of 18x8” aftermarket rims, though I love the way they look my TSX they do weigh a considerable amount. I was looking for suggestions on what I can do to my vehicle to make it feel like it did before I put the aftermarket wheels on, such as pulleys, throttle body spacer etc? I am looking to improve bottom end torque and overall responsiveness.
btw; I do know that picking up a set of heavy 18x8’s wasn’t the smartest thing to do
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Its a 2005 Auto, engine mods consist of a Injen CAI.
Your solution to add power is simply gonna wear out the engine sooner and reduce you gas mileage.
X O
Look Pimping <------------------------------------------------------------------>Go Faster
Choose a point on the spectrum...X is now, O is before the rims.
#3
Time to Climb
first, post pics
second, get the suspension dialed in (the tsx shines in this aspect)
- rear sway bar
- shocks/springs or coilovers
third, pulleys (because it really frees up some power for us auto trannys)
second, get the suspension dialed in (the tsx shines in this aspect)
- rear sway bar
- shocks/springs or coilovers
third, pulleys (because it really frees up some power for us auto trannys)
#5
Are pulleys worth getting with an automatic transmission care to explain? Will I feel a noticeable gain?
Originally Posted by godfather2
first, post pics
second, get the suspension dialed in (the tsx shines in this aspect)
- rear sway bar
- shocks/springs or coilovers
third, pulleys (because it really frees up some power for us auto trannys)
second, get the suspension dialed in (the tsx shines in this aspect)
- rear sway bar
- shocks/springs or coilovers
third, pulleys (because it really frees up some power for us auto trannys)
#7
ive got an 04 auto w/ comptech icebox (best of all the intake IMO - dont loose much compared to the other CAIs), throttle body spacer, p2r thermal intake gasket, hondata gasket...improved throttle response a good amt for those small mods
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#9
you can tighten the throttle cable that goes to your DBW system.. there is alot of slack in it.. that will help your response alittle while youre in the auto mode vs sport shift.
#10
I had the same problem before
I bought a set of havey 18s and I seroiusly lost some "take-off power".. but now I replaced them with much lighter wheels.
Once u get the $ I suggest u go same route as well
I bought a set of havey 18s and I seroiusly lost some "take-off power".. but now I replaced them with much lighter wheels.
Once u get the $ I suggest u go same route as well
#11
Burning Brakes
If you want better low-end grunt, I'd ditch the Injen and switch to a Comptech Icebox. It won't sound as mean as the Injen, but you'll definitely gain back some low-end power and response.
After that, I'd agree with godfather's recommendations and add a header + pulleys
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After that, I'd agree with godfather's recommendations and add a header + pulleys
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#13
I could tell you now that with your new Heavy rims and tires, you are not going to regain the responsiveness you've lost. Whenever you raise the unsprung weight of a car, you lose a bit. Plus with larger diameter rims and tires, you effectively raise the final drive ratio losing the peppiness. I'd say go with lighter 17in rims and tires.
#14
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by ThirdLane
I could tell you now that with your new Heavy rims and tires, you are not going to regain the responsiveness you've lost. Whenever you raise the unsprung weight of a car, you lose a bit. Plus with larger diameter rims and tires, you effectively raise the final drive ratio losing the peppiness. I'd say go with lighter 17in rims and tires.
Also, I don't know if I would correlate final drive ratio with peppiness. The OP is asking about low-end power loss, not top-end
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#16
boost owns
This thread makes me glad I bought 19lb 18x8's.
However, I agree that pulleys would help. I'd say look into an RT Cat as well - for an 05 that will free up some power nicely.
However, I agree that pulleys would help. I'd say look into an RT Cat as well - for an 05 that will free up some power nicely.
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