DiaBando

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If I do , make it to the Art Center in Witchita, I might continue down to Atlanta to take in a couple of games at Turner Field. I like that town–and my Braves.

mav3556

Going on my on Road Trip soon with my TSX. San Francisco to LA LA TO San Diego

Anybody have any driving tips???

Superb0o

haha, I might be starting from LA, but I'm originally from SF and probably go up once every couple of months. I'll see if I can swing some anyways. This could be the reason my car has almost 70k miles on an '05. But I've been riding my motorcycle a lot to slow down the miles on my car. Looks like its working!




If you have the time, you might want to take PCH through 17 to Monterey then take hwy 1 and 101 closer towards LA. I did it in my car a couple years ago and its amazing on the way down (you're on the coast side instead of the cliff side). I did it last month on my motorcycle which was amazing as well, but it would have been better if I didn't break down half way though.

Superb0o

In terms of laws, since I have no front license plate and tinted windows all the way around, will I or can I be pulled over in other states that don't allow for that?

DiaBando

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I shipped my daughters civic out to SD 2 years ago with Pennsy plate (rear) and she (the lil' speed demon) had no problem.

nj2pa2nc

We arrived home last night from a 6,652 mile roadtrip-NC to Ca-covering 21 states. We had our 06 tsx serviced before we started our trip and then stopped at Sharp Honda in Topeka, Ks to get the oil changed again. Our biggest expense was gas $790.65. Now have almost 51,000 miles on our 18 month old tsx.

ck123

insane.....our 06 only has 13k miles. haha thats why were driving it instead of our other cars.

TS_eXpeed

wow. Have fun with that.
Me and my friend are planning a real lengthy road trip for next summer. This summer was pretty much out of the question. Gas money alone is $$$$$$$$$

csun2004

CA to Las Vegas...
not sure if that counts

JB08

I find myself looking at the MID all the time. It has changed my driving habits, I now upshift more than with my previous car. I am torn between higher revs, great engine sound / quicker response and the quieter and better milage of highest gear possible.

Civic2TSX

Yeah, the MID has really changed the way I drive too. Recently I went on a business trip and I let my significant other drive my car for a day. MID was at 25.0 when I parked it last. When I drove it the day after, the MID was at 22.3! I'm pretty sure it was driven more or less the same route that I would have taken it on that day had I been around which is only about 35 miles. I actually challenged myself to get it back up. But I only had a 1/4 tank of gas to work with so I only got back to 23.5 which is where I am now and I do need a fill up. I also need a

Mokos23

i would love to take the TSX on a road trip, but the gas prices keep going up!!!

godfather2

i'm headed to the blue ridge mountains and the tail of the dragon tomorrow =)

ck123

should i clay, polish and wax my car before we go or after? im thinking before.....what do you guys usually do?

nj2pa2nc

I did it before I went, had it washed at a car wash in San Diego and then when I arrived home. It is amazing how many dead bugs accumulate.

ck123

i got back from my trip last friday, the tsx was an awesome highway cruiser, very comfortable and quiet for 4 people. Took us 14.5 hrs from san francisco to vancouver and 15.5 hrs from vancouver to San Francisco.i averaged 32mpg with 4 people, full trunk, going 70-90 the entire way. mostly around 80mph. 34mpg or 460miles(13.5 gallon fill up) on that tank was my best. could have gotten in the 500 mile club but didnt want to push it. Total miles driven was about 2100.
here are some pictures:









some other pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8447487@N07/

afici0nad0

sweet pics

didn't go through your whole album, but, did you get pics while you were in vancouver?

ck123

of the city and landscape....nope, but family yeah. The weather was not pleasing there, it was overcast when it was not raining. i think it rained 2 or 3 days of the 6 we were there. i was busy hanging out that i didnt feel like taking pictures of the city, but i will next time im there.

Miamicarfan

CK123:

Beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing. Man, it just sucks living here in Florida. Everything is just so flat.

ArcticBlue.

Very nice. What kind of setup did you use to take the posted pics?

ck123

canon 40d with 17-40mm L

mrgold35

ABQ to Van Horn, TX - Furneral (May)
ABQ to Den - Check out Rockies game, they beat the Mets (May)
ABQ to Phx - Regional track meet for my son in July
ABQ to Pagosa Springs, CO - Hit the hot springs during Labor Day weekend

The speed limit is either 75 or 80 mph and i usually get 31-33 mpg at 80 mph. I can cruise 425-450 miles before I need to fill up. The MID tells me 500-520 miles before empty, I don't want to test this out in the middle of no where.

I am so glad I decided to go for the TSX instead of the TL 2 years ago. The TSX is great as a hwy cruiser and it has a great balance of power and economy.

I wish Acura had cooled seats like other luxury brands. It gets mighty hot on the back side cruising in the southwest.

CiViCKiDD

Since my beater ('99 Civic) was stolen I try to borrow my parents car as much as possible for roadtrips. I should really invest in a clear bra so I don't have to worry about rockchips...

Civic2TSX

Just did a trip from Sunny Isles Beach to Key West, Florida and back. Total miles were 430. And for the first time ever my MID and fueleconomy.gov matched perfectly!!!

I got 30.8 miles per gallon in my 2008 5AT. I averaged about 72 mph, with several stretches of 40-50 mph and a few bursts of 90-95 mph. This also included about 15% city driving. This was also the first long drive after my first oil change.

hunterk1

Nice concert series! I drove my TSX to see Cake, and will be driving it to see Marc Cohn & Aimee Mann, but the venue is only 6 miles away.

If I'm lucky, I won't drive anywhere far over the summer. It's expensive!

nj2pa2nc

Even tho a clear bra will be a big help for road chips , unless it covers the car completely you will get them. I have alot of them near my sunroof and near the windshield. Luckily (knock-on-wood) with all the numerous rocks hitting my windshield it still looks excellent. I do not have a clear bra on it- too late now-too many chips. I do alot of highway driving, do not tailgate but still get them.