Well, i'm at the point where I can't decide which mod should I put on my car next.
My primary goal is make handles well and go fast, less of a show.
I currently don't have Hondata but I need to have access to the car everyday so that will need to be well plan out.
One item that's on my mind is increasing chasis rigidity.
1.) Cusco strut tower bar, type II bar ~ roughly around $400
2.) J's racing fender brace ~ $220 Thought i'm still waiting for answer from J's Racing USA about the fitment and availibility. The only concern is that I will have to remove the fender which may strip some paint off the bolts and fender therefore create a vulnerable point for rust to attack.
3.) JDM valve cover (I know it's not what I need but it will compliment my Spoon accessories.
4.) Exhaust/Header I don't have anything in mind right now.

 

seems a bit all over the place...must mods IMO

Intake
rear sway bar

 

Since your already looking at some stuff that might come close to the cost of Hondata:

I WOULD GET HONDATA

Get rides with your friends for 3 days. Take the bus. Do whatever you gotta do to get. You might be able to get away with only not having the car for about 2 days. If you come home, take the ECU out and ship by 5 pm from a Fedex/UPS location on a Monday. You should have it back before noon on Wednesday.

 

FYI I currently have
Short shirter, RSB, CAI, Hi flow CAT, TEIN SS (Might swith to FLEX & EDFC though) and 18" tires.

 

I might want your Tein SS. Let me know later if you want to sell it.

 

Well, Street Spirit is taken so....

oh, nevermind. I get it. In that case, I'd go with a new header.

 

IMO header, catback = Comptech

 

Maxboost, i'd go for the type II lower arm brace. I had it ony my car (recently had it removed after i damaged it) and it really made a noticeable difference to the steering IMO. I originally didn't notice too much of a difference.. but now not having the bar, the steering feels much less direct and "sloppy" in comparison. For steering sensitivity and accuracy i'd say it's a must for the TSX.

 

if suspension is your goal, then the front strut and type 2 brace are the most likely to improve handling from what you listed. I have both and I think the front strut makes steering feel much tighter so I have a to it.

When I put the type 2 brace on I felt no difference in driving, but like the previous poster, maybe it'd be more significant after taking it off. I did notice that now when I jack my car up, if I jack up the front side, it lifts the rear wheel on that side up as well, so the car chasis is much more stiff.

 

It does seem kinda low to the ground. Is it going to be a problem for most people (easier to damage)?

 

just wondering, where can i get the cusco front strut and the type II lower arm brace ? thanks

 

Contact our board vendor MrHeelToe.

 

it reduce the lowest clearence point of the car by another 2cm (about an inch). If you haven't had your car lowered yet it's no problem. Even with my car lowered a bit under two inches all-round it wasn't too much of a problem. I just caught out on a mates dodgey driveway and stuffed up the bar. Good mod but you just gotta be careful with it