WellChosen

Whats up guys, Just purchased a new TSX yesterday from Rick Case Acura. I got it in the Pearl White, and Beige interior with black dash and woodgrain. I have to say This car looks AMAZING. Everyone who has seen it says the color combo looks awsome and makes it look classy and luxurious.

BTW I got it in a 6speed Manual Tranny, with the Navi. I got it for $27,100 out the door. Really negotiated and im happy. Im still getting the grip of the stick shift, since its been a while since ive driven a stick.

Any cool features of the car, i. e. storage spots, things u can to with the navi. or touch screen. Any and all help u guys can give will be helpful. PICS TO COME....

theElio

Did the dealer spend like a half hour or so showing you all the features and all when they handed the keys over? If they didn't, call up your dealer and ask them to.

LoveMyTL-S

Search on Easter Eggs.............good stuff in there........ Congrats on your new purchase, love these cars And welcome to AZ..... Now get out there and

CarbonGray Earl

Welcome and congrats!

WellChosen

He spent like 10 min, but i was so hyped about driving that baby off the lot i was like yeah i know i know. I had a 2001 Acura TL before this, and most the things were the same, the only thing i REALLY need to spend time on and learn is the navi. and any cool things the screen has.

Newplay1

$27.1k OTD? Are you serious? thats gotta be before Taxes and standard dealer fees.

waTSX

Congrats WellChosen, the TSX is a great car. Have fun with it

Tsx536

I ain't gonna hate though,

HoRRo

Congrats and welcome!

WellChosen

OTD..i meant, 27.1k plus taxes....sorry for the confusion guys. NO dealer fee's i had them eliminate it.

theElio

Regardless, great deal!
... and

Zasker1

its time to begine your mods, here are a few to start with:
1. Throttle Body Coolant Bypass (~$5.00) - keeps the TB cooler
2. Resonator Removal (FREE) - less restrictive airflow to the engine, deeper sound at WOT
3. Replacement HID Bulbs (~$100) - adds blue hue to your headlights. Can't see as much as with original bulbs.
4. Hondata Heatshield Intake Manifold Gasket (~$60) - lowers intake temperature. Adds 2-3% more power.
5. Comptech Short-Shifter (~$50) - quicker shifting response.
6. Interior LED Replacement (~$20 full set) - changes dome lights, map lights, and door lights to a color of your choosing.
7. M3 Lip Spoiler (unpainted for ~$40 at ebay) - tape lip spoiler on trunk for a sportier look. Will need to get it painted for about $100 before installation.
8. Paint Calipers (kit for ~$30 on ebay) - paint calipers for a sportier look.
9. DIY Grouding (best kit for ~$90 on ebay) - reduce the "noise" from electrical currents. Supposedly faster throttle response, smoother idles, power gain...
10. Comptech Rear Sway Bar ($~100 shipped) - improves handling and allows for more balanced turns.
11. Change from Dealer Plate Frames ($5.00 - $30.00) - adds "bling bling" factor if chrome or gold.
12. Debadging ($1.00 for floss) - adds a steathy look to your car. Also, people can't steal a badge that's not there.
13. AUX-Input ($100 for Soundgate and about $70 for the other one..) - allows you to plug in your MP3 player and play songs through your car's speakers. Requires a Ground Loop Isolator ($16 from Radio Shack) if one intends to charge the player while playing.
14. Change to K&N Air Filter (~$30) - supposedly less restrictive airflow than stock paper filter. Washable and can be reused.
15. Adding K&N Drycharger to CAI (free if you already have the Typhoon, $15 if you have Injen) - protects filter from sucking in water droplets. Does not work well if filter is totally submerged.
16. JTSo's Oil Catch Can Mod ($5 for the "L" pipe and small bottle) - catches denser oil and stops it from entering the throttle body. Allows for cleaner burns??????
17. Nissan 350ZX Cargo Net ($35 at Nissan Dealer) - easier to install and remove than the OEM cargo net and works the same.
18. All Weather Floor Mats (~$100) - protects original carpet floor mats from the elements. Fits quite perfectly but does not protect too well against globs of snow (ridges aren't deep enough).
19. Acura Gold Emblem ($70) - bling bling
20. Tail-light blackout from rockblocker (~$54.95) - like tinting your tail lights.
21. Bysin's Navi Screen Mod (FREE) - view his guide at https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21434
22. Headlight reflectors blackout ($10 for can of black paint)
23. RockBlocker Headlight Protection $44.95 - Available in yellow, smoked, blue or clear - prevents rocks chips from damaging or pitting your lights.
24. RockBlocker Door Edge Guards - $15.00 - Prevents damage to the edge of your doors. Ie children or passengers that dont care about what they open in too.

Performance Mods, cost estimate: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25877


Smoke that GT3: - Cams: 1200 Parts Only
- Port/Polish with upgraded Ssteel Valves 1130 (JE Engine Dynamics, or KMS)
- Crain Cams, Valve Sprint&Ti Retainer Kit 500 (Option Auto Salon)
- Crower Connecting Rods 700 (Option Auto Salon)
- Aries Pistons, Wrist Pins, etc 800-1200 (ariaspistons)
OR Custom JUN Stroker Kit for 4k
- Upgrade your timming belt 130
- Upgrade your Head Gasket 200 (Toda)
- Better Throttle Body 500 (Spoon)
- Custom Intake Mnanfold 500 (If available)
- Injecters and a Rail 800 (APEX)
- Lightend Crank 1000 (Gotta find one)
- Misc Parts 600
- AEM Standalone
(K-Pro is not avaible) 1600
- AEM CDI Ignition 300
- Better Clutch 500 (ACT)
- Flywheel 500 (CompTech)
- Exhaust 900 (CompTech)
- Header 300 (DC Sports)
- Now you need LSD 1400 (Quaffe

Rough Total: 13260
Engine Build
30h's * average shop rate of 80/hr 2400

Now you gotta Tune It: 600

Out the Door: $16260

TypeRS

congrats on the purchase. go easy on the mods. start with a lip spoiler hehe

raltsx1

Congrats, I just picked mine up monday night. CG 6spd w/Nav. I'm lovin it so far.

CJams

You forgot the CJams fiberglass sub boxes!........priceless


BTW-Congrats on the purchase!

CobaltForge

Get tints too :dzuy:

And great price and congrats on your purchase!

MikeZ

I've had mine for about a month and a half already. Lots of fun and it gets even better after you break it in. Mine has about 1800 miles on it.

My first mods were some blue led's inside and by all means you need to replace the bulbs in the factory foglamps to some super brites. I got those for under $10 on ebay. Just make sure you get H11s and not H1s.



You'll see the difference between the stock and the replacement bulbs. It's a better match with the HIDs. They were listed on ebay as "Halo Xenon Plasma Blue" lights.

mickey513

You bought a USED one right?

dzuy

tint. damn it. tint.

:troutslap

:dzuy:

Beoshingus

What are you guys hassling him about? He got a good price, but it's nothing unbelievable. I actually got my 5AT Navi for under 27K back in July - why would it be unreasonable for him to get a good price on an 05 now that the 06s are on their way?

And as for "out the door" - does your state collect taxes at the dealership? Here we don't pay tax on cars until we tag them. So "out the door" never implies "including tax" here.

WellChosen - congratulations! Forget about the mods that Zasker's shoving at you - your first order of business is to get out there and drive that thing! Second order of business is to Zaino it. Enjoy!

WellChosen

No it WASNT USED. Get off my dick.....its something called research, and negotiation. I called every dealer and got the lowest price took it to this dealer he either matched it or i walked. When he said he wasnt making any money i just mentioned his holdback, and the fact he's getting above invoice. Tints are going on ASAP. I feel naked driving the car. For all of you guys who gave me congradulations thankyou. for all the haters.....keep hating. P.S. i got the car with 12 miles on it.

GIBSON6594

A lot of people got even better deals than that, myself included

CKcentral

Damn this is a nice thread for a mod list

ckiggins314

A navi for $27,100?? OTD? What does that price include? Certainly not TTL.

6SpeedTA95

Man, that means I could probably pickup a new 06 non navi for the low/mid 25k range when the 07's come out...tempting as hell

Congrats....got any pics?

KunalPatel87

Aren't the 06 TSX headlights blueish already?

Lmao281

Sounds like a super great deal. I'm jealous! =( j/k

i got a stock non navi 06 at 28,800 OTD, but i needed it, and no other dealers would negotiate...in houston, TX. these pricks wouldnt sell it for less than 29,100.

rambalu80

Congratulations, thats definitely a great deal. I got my NBP 6 MT Navi for $28005 at Beaumont TX. Checked a few dealers at Houston and nobody could get me an NBP 6MT nor would they gimme a better deal on the colors they had in stock.

@ Lmao281

Which dealership did you get yours from?

Ishakir

Holy thread resurrection Batman!

bradykp

yeah, still a great deal, but if it was 27.1k out the door, i'd be ona plane to miami right now to buy one and drive it back to NJ!

MotoD

How do you guys get these deals? The dealers in WA won't budge. Give me some pointers.
I have been going with non-nav. Will they deal more on the nav cars or something?

So how do you all like the nav, I have never used it, is it really worth the extra?