Hi i'm looking for improvement
07-24-2005, 02:05 AM
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Hi i'm looking for improvement
I bought a 05 black tsx with nav and factory spoiler for 28.5 grand.....
Well, so far I'm in LOVE with this car. I love how it handles, but I can't say i'm satisfied with the performance. I'm thinking about getting a-spec suspension + exhaust + intake. I'm not very knowledgble with car, so here are my questions, 1. If I install an after market exhaust, what kind of problems will it cause?, 2 For the intake, I'm going with AEM short ram, I read that CAI can cause damage in your engine, so Short ram won't cause any damage at all??? If so, what are they? Thanks in adavance!!!
Well, so far I'm in LOVE with this car. I love how it handles, but I can't say i'm satisfied with the performance. I'm thinking about getting a-spec suspension + exhaust + intake. I'm not very knowledgble with car, so here are my questions, 1. If I install an after market exhaust, what kind of problems will it cause?, 2 For the intake, I'm going with AEM short ram, I read that CAI can cause damage in your engine, so Short ram won't cause any damage at all??? If so, what are they? Thanks in adavance!!!
07-24-2005, 09:09 AM
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I'm not such a crazy car modder, but I know some info.
Stick with a CAI the chances of your car hydrolocking is driving in to 2 feet of water... aleast up to the wheel. By that point your car is almost submerged. So unless you live in flooded areas you don't have to worry.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24157
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23237
A-spec suspension isn't bad everyone says their drop isn't enough, but you can shop for it on ebay 600 bucks or http://www.acuraparts247.com/sunnyside/jsp/home.jsp
I was quoted by the dealer it would cost 1000 in labor and 800 for the kit.....
I heard it wasn't too bad to do it yourself.
Look into getting a rear sway bar, people say comptech.
Exhaust you have a few selections, only thing i'd say bad about them is the cost for a young kid like me =)
Stick with a CAI the chances of your car hydrolocking is driving in to 2 feet of water... aleast up to the wheel. By that point your car is almost submerged. So unless you live in flooded areas you don't have to worry.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24157
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23237
A-spec suspension isn't bad everyone says their drop isn't enough, but you can shop for it on ebay 600 bucks or http://www.acuraparts247.com/sunnyside/jsp/home.jsp
I was quoted by the dealer it would cost 1000 in labor and 800 for the kit.....
I heard it wasn't too bad to do it yourself.
Look into getting a rear sway bar, people say comptech.
Exhaust you have a few selections, only thing i'd say bad about them is the cost for a young kid like me =)
07-24-2005, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by lcrazyaznl
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A-spec suspension isn't bad everyone says their drop isn't enough, but you can shop for it on ebay 600 bucks or http://www.acuraparts247.com/sunnyside/jsp/home.jsp
I was quoted by the dealer it would cost 1000 in labor and 800 for the kit.....
I heard it wasn't too bad to do it yourself.
A-spec suspension isn't bad everyone says their drop isn't enough, but you can shop for it on ebay 600 bucks or http://www.acuraparts247.com/sunnyside/jsp/home.jsp
I was quoted by the dealer it would cost 1000 in labor and 800 for the kit.....
I heard it wasn't too bad to do it yourself.
Look into getting a rear sway bar, people say comptech.
Exhaust you have a few selections, only thing i'd say bad about them is the cost for a young kid like me =)
Exhaust you have a few selections, only thing i'd say bad about them is the cost for a young kid like me =)
HEY wait, I don't wanna know!Seriously, I see two problems with the exhaust: 1) people seem to think that it doesn't gain much, from what I've been reading online, and 2) some exhausts are going to be louder. The last thing I want is to listen to a drone going down the highway....
07-24-2005, 01:55 PM
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hahah thanks guys, I'm 18 myself, well turning 19 pretty soon. I have no job, this was my grad + b-day + christmas all together hahaha, but it was so worth it and I think i got a good deal on the car. I have around 600 bucks, i'm thinking about either getting that a-spec or the rims, as soon as either one is done i will post pics =)
07-24-2005, 09:37 PM
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hahah thanks guys, I'm 18 myself, well turning 19 pretty soon. I have no job, this was my grad + b-day + christmas all together hahaha, but it was so worth it and I think i got a good deal on the car. I have around 600 bucks, i'm thinking about either getting that a-spec or the rims, as soon as either one is done i will post pics =)
They gave you a $30,000 car for a birthday+christmas+grad gift???
Wish I got gifts like that
07-24-2005, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by laee3
hahahah yes i do not know why it says 23?? i'm too lazy to change it just note that i'm 19
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07-24-2005, 10:56 PM
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Read my sig. That will get you started. I'm also looking into a set of Tein Basics next. Add it all up, and you're looking at a grippier, quicker, and overall happier TSX after a good 2 grand.
07-25-2005, 01:13 AM
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lol...i think tat $600 would go great with a nice set of shiny new textbooks man...jk
07-25-2005, 02:23 AM
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hahah damn, classes are pretty cheap, since i'm in some jr college honor's program. I got into UCI but decided not to move there since my parents didn't want me to. But i really do want to move out to OC tho so after 2 years i will be theeerre. I looked at some comptech springs, The dealership here said they will give me 10 percent on labor and also 10 percent on the part, how low should i lower the car? I do not wanna drag the bottom when i go over speed bumps, so i was thinking around like 1 ~ 1.5 inch? input will be appreciated =)
07-25-2005, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by minkl81
Yup. He'll be surprised when he sees price tag on those university text books. Gosh university texts are such a rip off. Most I paid so far is $140 for ONE finance book.
07-25-2005, 12:26 PM
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[QUOTE=laee3]hahah damn, classes are pretty cheap, since i'm in some jr college honor's program. I got into UCI but decided not to move there since my parents didn't want me to. But i really do want to move out to OC tho so after 2 years i will be theeerre.[QUOTE]
you only get to go to college once...unless your lucky...thats pretty selfish of your parents to hold you back like that...its your future...i dunno...maybe im lucky my parents let me go to the best college i got into instead of making me go somewhere cheaper
you only get to go to college once...unless your lucky...thats pretty selfish of your parents to hold you back like that...its your future...i dunno...maybe im lucky my parents let me go to the best college i got into instead of making me go somewhere cheaper
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