I just had this yen to de-badge or re-badge or something-badge my car. Almost an irrational urge, I pondered taking off the TSX, or the Acura and TSX both, or putting on "euro-R" on the lower-right corner of the trunk (quickly ruled out) or even re-doing the whole thing as a Honda Accord Euro R (too extensive, and I like driving an "Acura").

None of that really suited me. Then I thought, well, I've modified my engine quite a bit -- up 32 bhp and 22 lb-ft. Then I came across the exact badge I wanted to add at Heeltoe Automovie. You may or may not like it, but it makes me happy -- just a small indication that my car isn't an ordinary TSX. Let me know what you think -- like it or not, I can take it.





I made measurements of an RSX-S rear badge and used the same location measurements so that it would appear accurate. They're pretty close, just about down to the millimeter. I love it!

 

that actually looks pretty hot
it would look better if u had the bodykit for ther TSX

 

different

 

if you have a Euro R, and people ask u why u have it, you can say TSX is a Euro R Accord.

if you have A-spec badge on, and people ask u why you have it, you can answer either you have a-spec body kit or a-spec suspension (or both)

if you have the type-s badge on, and people ask you why you have it, you say it's taken from other Acura Model lines, and type S isn't really distinguished in TSX model.

just my opinion...and also reason why i have a-spec badge on with my OEM a-spec body kits.

 

always a fan of keeping the badges...after all, if youre in the US, its a TSX, not an accord, its not even close

I like that badge btw

 

nice touch

 

Not a fan at all

 

I knew you wouldn't be. Out there in Temecula they don't go for this sort of contrivance...

 

Great job! It looks awesome.

 

This from the guy that DIY'ed his intake with parts from Home Depot And if it makes you feel better, I've seen my share of posers around here as well. Just because its "orginal" dosent make it kkkkeeewwwllll...

Anyway, it dosent make sense to me...But debadging dosent make sense to others...So, whatever...

 

Check out my latest thread -- I also DIY'd an SRI heatshield using cardboard from a jogging stroller box and weatherstripping left over from my front door. If that isn't what makes it a TSX-S, then I don't know what does...

 

I guess you're right

The TSX Type-S...Now with cardboard!

 

Its a nice look but I decided not to do this when I saw a Toyota Corolla with a "Type S" badge.

 

It's a weight-savings, you see, it's all about not upsetting the dynamic balance of the car. That's what the new TSX Type S is all about -- uncompromising performance.

 

Different Strokes. If someone wants to go buck wild, they should get the toyota corolla "xRS" badge hehe.

 

not sure about corolla but it just doesnt belong to our car.. looks clean though.

 

The more I look at it in person, the happier I am. Gotta say it -- I love how it looks, much better (to my eye) than the plain TSX or debadging. I've always wanted to do something, just couldn't settle on what. When I had the TSX badge off (to move it over), I knew I wouldn't like debadging -- too plain for me.

If I didn't have performance mods, I wouldn't have done it (for whatever that's worth). They should make a TSX Type S, keeping the K24 just juicing it up. If I can get 30 hp from bolt-ons, imagine what the Acura dudes could do. Big Brembo brakes, cold-air intake, header, 11:1 compression, hotter cam, etc. They should do it. I'm just on the leading edge of the wave...

Thanks for all the feedback, + or -!

 

in standard form the tsx is closer the Accord Type S (as sold in europe) than it is to the euroR so your logic is a bit floored

 

That's something you don't see everyday....

 

SO what did you exactly do to your engine that's so extensive that makes it a Type-S?? Any pics or dyno to show?

 

The standard bolt-ons: SRI/CAI, UR pulleys, DC header, RT cat, Hondata reflash, light wheels/tires. Don't have a dyno scan to post, but last pull was 190 whp, 158 wtq, an increase of 32 and 22 resp. from my stock baseline. Last 0-60 was 6.5 sec via G-Tech w/ summer wheels/tires.

Not exactly supercharger territory, but about avg. for bolt-ons.

 

For any of you thinking you want to do this mod, here's the photo from the internet that I used to locate where the new "Type S" emblem goes and, therefore, where the TSX emblem has to move to. If you have questions, PM me.



The way I did it was to start at the right trunk edge and work left, Type S first, then TSX. Used blue painter's tape stuck to the trunk to help me locate the emblems.

 

I'm don't really see the appeal of badging or debadging, but I have to say, on your NHBP TSX with the red "S," it looks pretty good.

I'll leave it to others to determine whether or not it's pretentious. If you like it, who cares?

 

If you want a euro or accord type S, import it.

 

Those are actually very respectable numbers. I'm still not sure when a 6.5 second 0-60 car became slow, but somewhere along the line it did. All I seem to read is how slow the TSX is, but somehow I keep catching the attention of Johnny Law

 

I like it! This is something I'm planning to do once I'm done with my car. Which is... in 3 - 4 years

 

loser... hahahha. new tsx will be out by then and no one will care about your tsx.

 

haha..
mod it now, part it out in 3-4 years and then sell it to get the new one.

 

i think that badge is gonna effect your handling. You're adding more weight to one side of the car, and weight in general is never good for performance

 

Just letting you know, I installed one of your foglights tilted, so that affects your aerodynamics. Notice a drop in MPG lately?

 

No one will, except for me

Im keeping my car for a good 6-7 years. So I don't care

 

I'm not a fan of badging. I guess I suppose I could rebadge my car as a Lamborghini


Anyhow, are you a Zaino guy? Your car looks hella shiny and good.

 

OMG, someone turned EuRTSX into a penguin...with ear muffs no less.

 

I think she looks better this way......jk! Did you gain 50 more hp after putting on the emblem?

 

not a fan of pretending to have something that dosent exist....

 

^ Um, actually, our car is called ACCORD TYPE-S in Europe. Accord EUro R has a K20 and LSD along with many goodies. The ACCORD TYPE-S is actually the closet and most accurate badging for our car...

anyways, I planned to do that once, But unless I HONDA my whole car, I don't think the HONDA badge will ever be on my car until the day I can afford a WHOLE JDM conversion

 

Not really, the TSX is the Accord 24TL.

The Type S comes with 1/2 leather, 1/2 alcantara seats, the option of Recaros from the EuroR and it also has the EuroR bodykit.

 

de-bading, not a fan.

 

What about de-gooding?

 

When I had the "TSX" off the trunk lid, I knew that debadging wasn't for me. Not knocking it, it's totally subjective. But it allowed me to envision not having the "Acura" on the other side and it just wasn't for me. The TSX Type S looks terrific on NHB pearl paint.

It's great to hear all the different opinions on here without anyone being over-the-top one way or the other. A great community. If anyone wants help doing this, PM me and I'll help. If not, have fun personalizing your TSX whatever way makes you happy!