i've just bought my new NBP tsx in sept '06 and i was wondering what mod would be the best to increase performance in autocross and still not void my warranty.

 

hondata reflash

 

cold air intake ... no question

 

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Cheers,

Chris

 

thanks very much guys, ooh also is an injen CAI better or a comptech CAI

 

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Read this thread

injen vs. comptech

 

I have three on my car. Does that make my car have +15 HP?

 

Try this...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ight=rank+mods

 

For autoX? I'd probably go with a Comptech RSB... for ~$100, you'll give the car a more neutral feel...

 

got anymore?

 

Are you sure you meant autocross and not something else like racing or whatever? Autocross is a handling competition, not a race between engine power.

For autocrossing, you'd have to upgrade your suspension. The stock TSX suspension is pretty good, so if funds are a problem, get a rear sway bar first. Then lower your car with Tein SS or Tein Flex (for damper adjustability while on the track).

Basically, anything you modify on your car could void the warranty (partially) if it did cause the trouble. If you're that worried about warranty, then don't do any mods. You shouldn't worry too much about mods, since the dealer is supposed to prove that it's the cause of the failure.

 

welcome to the forum check out the "best bang for the buck" thread, and do remember to use the search function first before asking a question.

 

hi all, thanks for all the advice. I checked out the threads and i'm still not quite sure which mods would void the warranty. I'm deciding between a rear sway bar and an injen CAI, which of these would be less warranty intrusive?

 

i would choose sway bar.. more noticeable upgrade..

you should read this thread
https://acurazine.com/forums/acurazine-clubs-meets-15/chicago-meet-still-june-9th-but-impromptu-is300-meet-today-34697/

 

S-w-a-y-B-a-r

 

For autocrossing, just learn how to drive. And experienced driver can be a couple of seconds faster than you in your own car. Remember, too, that you'll be moving to a different class when you start modifying the car.

Good luck.

 

Take the car bone stock to the track first. Then, YOU decide which area needs improvement after learning how the TSX behaves.

In my opinion, the best first "mod" for the track that has absolutely zero effect on the warranty of any component on the TSX would be better tires. The stock Michelins will scream like a whore on the turns -- even when you aren't close to their limits.

Usually, an experienced driving instructor tells you to turn off the radio, roll down your windows, and "listen to your tires." In our case, you almost have to ignore the stocks and turn the radio UP.

 

 

Injen CAI

 

thanks alot guys, i will go to the track and see what's up. Hope those tires don't make too much of a scene

 

Stock tires = Piece of SHIT!!

 

Best advice in the thread.

You don't want to show up with a swaybar, reflash, and new tires only to find out your mods suddenly bumped you into the STX class and competing against cars with 5L V8's.

 

I suggest the sway bar, its fun around town more than anything. btw displacement is limited in STX, and a TSX is more likely to end up in STS unless you move to 235 wide tires. But running against 5L would be something!

 

hello everybody, im new to Acurazine and im not the most savy person on cars but i know enough to be well informed, i was wondering, does the hondata reflash fit on an 05 automatic? because that would be the first thing i got along with an AEM short ram intake? if somebody could possibly help me out i would be very greatfull!

 

i have an 05 TSX automatic and does the hondata reflash fit my car, and is that the best first mod i could do? and also any suggestions on an intake?

 

best first mod for 05 tsx automatic?