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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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got reflash in 1hr!

thanks to kevin down at epic motoring I got my reflash done in less than an
hour! Havn't been able to drive it yet due to the rain Hope it helps!
thanks also to TSX2345 for recommending Kevin.
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Old Mar 17, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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It ain't raining it the Hollywood area. Where in SoCal are you?
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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I was at work when I got it done. I do live in the hollywood area. The
car has more pep to it thats for sure. I think my next step will be a header
and intake kit next week.
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 12:29 AM
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Wow, that's the fastest turn around time I've heard. Was there an extra charge for that?
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 09:14 AM
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total cost was 595.00 out the door.
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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Lucky!
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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Congrats! I got reflashed by Epic in under an hour, too. You'll find out that it's easier to make the tires break loose in the rain.
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by PACman
Wow, that's the fastest turn around time I've heard. Was there an extra charge for that?

If you get your reflash done by Kevin @ Epic. This is normal, no extra fees or costs. Nothing to be removed or anything. Drive to and from that is it! and pay of course.
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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hey anyway i could get that done as well? i'm located in so cal...
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by HaPPy jU1cE
hey anyway i could get that done as well? i'm located in so cal...
Absolutely! If you are in pretty much anywhere in Cali that is willing to drive to Kevin
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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wait how does it work? he does it himself or what? and where's he located?
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by HaPPy jU1cE
wait how does it work? he does it himself or what? and where's he located?
Kevin goes directly to Hondata, which is not too far from his location. I wanna say all reflashes are done by Hondata directly. Located in Wilmington.
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 11:01 PM
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Thanks for all the 411 TSX2345. All I need is $595.
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 11:04 PM
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If you haven't had this upgrade done yet you should! Easily worth the money imo. I'm usually skeptical about little upgrades like this but this is something you can really feel.
Any suggestions on what header and intake I should buy? BTW I don't really want to
make the car any louder...I'm old.lol. thanks
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Old Mar 18, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by PACman
Thanks for all the 411 TSX2345. All I need is $595.

$595 and time!
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 05:10 AM
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only an hour huh? where would i have to meet him up?
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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Yes, an hour +/-. Go to his shop in Wilmington
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX2345
Kevin goes directly to Hondata, which is not too far from his location. I wanna say all reflashes are done by Hondata directly. Located in Wilmington.
Ya, all reflashes are done at the Hondata facility. Epic Motoring just happens to be in the same vicinity, reducing turnaround. Kevin does a nice job.
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 11:45 PM
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so pretty much for sure one hour right? where's wilmington anyways? i'm located in Orange County. How far is it from here?
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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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I thought Hondata was in Torrance

This is the address on their website:
Hondata, Inc.
386 Beech Ave
Unit B2
Torrance, CA 90501
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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torrance isnt too far from OC is it? is it possible to just drive straight to hondata and have them do it? same turnaround time?
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 07:44 AM
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by HaPPy jU1cE
torrance isnt too far from OC is it? is it possible to just drive straight to hondata and have them do it? same turnaround time?
No. Hondata only reflashes through their authorized dealers. The beauty about Epic Motoring (an authorized dealer) is that they are a few minutes from Hondata's location. Kevin just takes your car directly to Hondata and they do the reflash without having to remove the ECU. If you were to deal with other dealers you would have to remove the ECU and send it in (along with a key).

Huntington Beach is about a 30-40min. drive to Epic. All you have to do is call up Kevin at Epic and make an appointment. Show up, he'll take your car. Wait for 30-45min. and he'll bring back your car reflashed. Nothing could be simpler.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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Damn i wish I was in Cali....If I didn't have to take out the ECU and send it in I would be all over this reflash
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by yuhoo22
Damn i wish I was in Cali....If I didn't have to take out the ECU and send it in I would be all over this reflash
Do it anyway. It's not hard to remove the ECU/immobizier, and if you can find a way to live without your car for a few days, you'll be in like Flynn.

It's worth the effort.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by yuhoo22
Damn i wish I was in Cali....If I didn't have to take out the ECU and send it in I would be all over this reflash
Bleh, at least you're in USA, where there's free shipping through places like clubrsx.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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Damn id love to go to Cali and get this done. A turn around time like this is awesome! Any other TSX's from the east wanna road trip out to cali? haha
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 09:36 AM
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can someone post eric's number and address at epic motoring?

thanks
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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^^^

Yea. I would love to have a road trip down there. Im in central ca and I have a brother in law in la area. I can visit him and get my car reflashed at the same time. Cant beat that excuse.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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How far is Kevin from culver city? Anybody around that area knows? Thanks.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by brandonwyun
can someone post eric's number and address at epic motoring?

thanks
Epic Motoring is listed as a Hondata Dealer on the hondata website: http://www.hondata.com/dealers.html

Epic Motoring
300 Quay Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
Phone: (310) 787-1562
Fax: (310) 787-1563

Originally Posted by TSX559
How far is Kevin from culver city? Anybody around that area knows? Thanks.
Epic is about 30min. south of Culver City. Plug the above address into Google and you'll get a map.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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I notice that the list of Hondata dealers includes Acura of South Bay. I'm curious if anyone has dealt with them getting the reflash and if they also can just drive it over to Hondata (also in Torrance) rather than pull the ECU out. It would be interesting to find out their price and their position on accepting/denying warranty work for TSXs that they've reflashed for their customers.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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Damn you Californians and your drive up Hondata reflashes.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
Damn you Californians and your drive up Hondata reflashes.
Damn you Canucks and your almost finished basements.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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LMAO.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jlukja
Epic Motoring is listed as a Hondata Dealer on the hondata website: http://www.hondata.com/dealers.html

Epic Motoring
300 Quay Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
Phone: (310) 787-1562
Fax: (310) 787-1563



Epic is about 30min. south of Culver City. Plug the above address into Google and you'll get a map.
Thanks for the address. Thats just what I was looking for.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jlukja
Damn you Canucks and your almost finished basements.
You can finish your basement, I can't drive up and get Hondata.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
You can finish your basement, I can't drive up and get Hondata.
Actually, homes in So Cal don't have basements.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jlukja
Actually, homes in So Cal don't have basements.

Really. None or most?

And I wish, If I didn't have a basement I wouldn't be spending thousands to finish it. I'd have A-Specs and Hondata by now.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
Really. None or most?
I haven't seen one yet.
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