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I know i only had the car for a few days but is it just me or it hard to see the back when reversing and doing parralell parking?
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What I do before backing up is tilt the sidemirror down so that I can see where I'm backing into...
The MDX tilts its sidemirror down automatically when shifted into reverse...
The MDX tilts its sidemirror down automatically when shifted into reverse...
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perhaps there is a mod out there to hook a camera up to your navigation system. I was interested in getting a TL (older model) about 1 year ago, and was reading up on them. Noticed alot of folks were doing that.
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perhaps there is a mod out there to hook a camera up to your navigation system. I was interested in getting a TL (older model) about 1 year ago, and was reading up on them. Noticed alot of folks were doing that.
This setup is more complicated than it needs to be if you just want a reverse cam. You don't need a car PC, you can just plug the cam directly into the avelectronics unit.
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Originally Posted by TSX 3Pedal
What I do before backing up is tilt the sidemirror down so that I can see where I'm backing into...
The MDX tilts its sidemirror down automatically when shifted into reverse...
The MDX tilts its sidemirror down automatically when shifted into reverse...
think its possible to hook them up to the tsx? where could i get em for how much? im always screwing up my mirrors cuz i always put them down and forget to put em up when i go foward.
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I got a rear spoiler to assist with reversing..so I can see where the rear end is... plus I use my side mirrors every time.
My old car had HUGE side mirrors and didn't have to move them up or down to see the curb/lines. I tried to set my TSX up that way, but occasionally I'd have to move my mirrors..
My old car had HUGE side mirrors and didn't have to move them up or down to see the curb/lines. I tried to set my TSX up that way, but occasionally I'd have to move my mirrors..
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I know i only had the car for a few days but is it just me or it hard to see the back when reversing and doing parralell parking?
Always back up slowly. The steering wheel is very light in reverse and will shift and throw you off.
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Originally Posted by Big Pimpin
I know i only had the car for a few days but is it just me or it hard to see the back when reversing and doing parralell parking?
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...or you could always take along a passenger and make them go outside and direct you everytime you backup or something ...this will prevent you from hitting anything...unless that passenger isn't paying attention or wants you to hit something...
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Originally Posted by TSX 3Pedal
...or you could always take along a passenger and make them go outside and direct you everytime you backup or something ...this will prevent you from hitting anything...unless that passenger isn't paying attention or wants you to hit something...
Really, Acura should have made the side mirrors tilt down automatically once shifted into reverse like on the TL and MDX, but I don't think this is even making it to the 05 TSX?
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Im fine, no problems at all, however with my tints i cant see a damm thing out my windows on the side when i drive. I have to drive with them open when i want to park.
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
Get a couple of those little convex mirrors to stick on your side mirrors. I hardly even look backwards since I got those.
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Well I hava Integra also. I can't see shiet when reversing. But then I had those little mirrors on the side mirrors so they helped. Also very useful when changing lanes. However, I decided against them in the TSX. Better visibility when backing up and I see better when I turn my head to change lanes unlike in my integra. It's kinda ugly too! Best advice, go slow, turn your head and use the mirrors. This is coming from someone who sucks at parellel parking.
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Originally Posted by Big Pimpin
could you please post some pictures so i know what it looks like?
Basically they're just like this: http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/me...ategory_Code=M
Except, mine are only 1.5" not 2".
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
I don't have any shots of them on the car but I can take a pic if you want.
Basically they're just like this: http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/me...ategory_Code=M
Except, mine are only 1.5" not 2".
Basically they're just like this: http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/me...ategory_Code=M
Except, mine are only 1.5" not 2".
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Well, that doesn't help if there's no passenger - maybe keep a midget in the trunk for occassions like that?
Really, Acura should have made the side mirrors tilt down automatically once shifted into reverse like on the TL and MDX, but I don't think this is even making it to the 05 TSX?
Really, Acura should have made the side mirrors tilt down automatically once shifted into reverse like on the TL and MDX, but I don't think this is even making it to the 05 TSX?
And the TSX rear deck is very high, but I always felt that judging the distance wasn't too difficult. If anything, it's a lot easier to do than our 2003 TL.
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Originally Posted by slo007
Yes it is. And I have a $2000 bill to prove it...
Always back up slowly. The steering wheel is very light in reverse and will shift and throw you off.
Always back up slowly. The steering wheel is very light in reverse and will shift and throw you off.
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Originally Posted by Big Pimpin
When you have free time please take a shot with them on your car i want to consider how it looks too. Thanks
In the second pic, you can see the painted line on the ground in the mirror.
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This makes me feel alot better about the little ding i made except i did it less than 24hrs the ink on the papers werent even dry yet, but the place i got my tints gave me a refferal to some place which does a good job and he said they would give me a great deal
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
It doesn't look as :gheylaugh: as this:
But damn slo007, I know what you are talking about when reversing is a pain with the TSX. I usually just judge my distance by using side mirrors to judge my distance from the curb or car. And the hood of the car behind me to gauge how far I am from that. It worked for me the past 3 years I've been driving with every car. However, watch out for those SUV's with rails sticking out. It might leave a nasty one on the rear of your car...
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I don't know if it's the new car syndrome but I always back up REAL slow and give more room than I think I need. Sometimes I even get out of the car, look how far I am and get back in to adjust. I still get caught by the jumpy throttle, you step on it a little bit and nothing happens, you give it a little bit more and WHAM you're flying backwards and you have to nail the brakes. Even parking in regular parking spots in front of a curb can be nerve-racking with the body kit, because your front starts even further ahead than you think.
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The TSX is a lot better then my old Dodge Intrepid. A week after a got it, I backed into a utility pole. I told the dealer that it came like this when I got it and they fixed it for free....
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Originally Posted by Belzebutt
I don't know if it's the new car syndrome but I always back up REAL slow and give more room than I think I need. Sometimes I even get out of the car, look how far I am and get back in to adjust. I still get caught by the jumpy throttle, you step on it a little bit and nothing happens, you give it a little bit more and WHAM you're flying backwards and you have to nail the brakes. Even parking in regular parking spots in front of a curb can be nerve-racking with the body kit, because your front starts even further ahead than you think.
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Originally Posted by Lung Fu Mo Shi
Then either use the clutch or left foot braking.
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I think most cars generally have less rear visibility than they used to -- for crash-safety reasons. The TSX has poorer rear visibility than my old Camry, but noticably better rear visibility than my girlfriend's '03 Accord coupe -- that thing is a pain to pull out of the driveway. Just a matter of getting used to it though -- hopefully before you get burned