Hi I recently got my TSX, and at the dealer I did not order any accessories. However, now I'm thinking about getting the OEM underbody kit (no rear wing spoiler) and OEM foglights. Does anyone have the specifications of how low the car would be (without lowering the TSX)?

I hear lots of people saying that the TSX should be lowered to make it look its best with the bodykit. If I got the Eibach Prokit, what affects would it have on the performance and ride quality? I'm a bit more interested in the ride quality part heh.

What other basic mods do you guys think I should get?

 

I don't have exact measurements for you but:

1) It looks like a 4x4 with the factory body kit and not being lowered. Trust me I know because that's what mine looks like.
2) Definatley get the prokit. It barely affects ride quality and handling and looks are much improved.
3) Other mods to consider: CAI, 18" wheels, and Mugen grille. That and you might want to consider adding a rear decklid spoiler. I know you said you didn't want one but it looks awesome with a body kit and being lowered. Check out www.spoilerdepot.com

 

Alright thanks. I've heard that lowering sometimes requires a camber kit and sometimes it doesn't. Why would you need one?

And about the trunk spoiler ... I just didn't like the OEM one, but I'm a little interested in other ones. Thanks for the site.

 

A camber kit helps your alignment stay within spec. If you've ever seen a lowered ricer car, often the back wheels look like they're sticking out 45degrees (j/k). A simple alignment can't fix that, and requires the camber kit.

 

Basic performance mod would be the Injen CAI. Pretty cheap ($170-180 IIRC). There's a thread claiming crazy gains from the Toda RSX header ($1200), complete with speculation about a similar product for the TSX.

 

Thanks xizor and dnl2ba.