2G TSX Chat, Chit, and General Info Thread
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Haha yep! I've seen it before a couple of times, but it was stock then so I never paid THAT much attention to it. I did notice it though cause I love these old Japanese cars. Didn't even know it was rHD until I took the pics today 
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TOYOTA SOARER GT TWIN TURBO RH DRIVE 2DR COUPE
While I'm happy that vehicles like this might start showing up now because of the 25 year restriction, it makes me sad that they might also start ending up like this...
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which would be better in the long run? the OEM brakes suck, so either would be an upgrade.
i'm a grown man. i do what i want.
*looks at tsxronalds's thread*
i'm a grown man. i do what i want.
*looks at tsxronalds's thread*
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In my opinion, BBK would be overkill for just a daily driver. If you're doing track days, then it might start to make sense.
Step wise improvements: better pads, better brake lines, new fluid, new rotors (slotted/drilled is a preference thing). You could do one at a time and see how it changes and see how you prefer it. Or just jump in whole-hog and do it all at once.
As for *what* parts to run, that's a personal preference as well. Everyone has opinions and well, you know what that's like. I myself have used EBC pads and Aeroquip lines in my projects. Rotors are whatever.
Stick to name brands, figure out what you can afford, and get what makes sense.
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Start with pads and SS brake lines. Rotors IMO can be generic unless you're going for some Brembo-patented type of next-level shit. But that would be for track use anyhow. For all intents and purposes, rotors can be generic. I plan on running NAPA/Autozone rotors if I ever need to replace.
If this doesn't do it for you, get a BBK. I'm sure the SS lines themselves will give you plenty better pedal feel.
If this doesn't do it for you, get a BBK. I'm sure the SS lines themselves will give you plenty better pedal feel.
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Start with pads and SS brake lines. Rotors IMO can be generic unless you're going for some Brembo-patented type of next-level shit. But that would be for track use anyhow. For all intents and purposes, rotors can be generic. I plan on running NAPA/Autozone rotors if I ever need to replace.
If this doesn't do it for you, get a BBK. I'm sure the SS lines themselves will give you plenty better pedal feel.
If this doesn't do it for you, get a BBK. I'm sure the SS lines themselves will give you plenty better pedal feel.
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Whole braking system? Gee I dunno.
A BBK would replace most of the system: new calipers, new rotors, new pads, likely new brake lines (stainless steel). However, BBKs usually don't come with high performance brake fluid, and definitely wouldn't come with a replacement brake master cylinder for the TSX.
To do all of that... and assuming the BBK is a 4pot, this should be around 1k-1.5k USD I suppose. 6pot caliper, you're looking at way more. And this is just for the fronts.
For a daily driver TSX, if you want better stopping power and a firmer pedal feel, up the pads and get a stainless steel brake line first. I can't see any street-driven advantages of buying expensive rotors, and a larger caliper is likely too much.
With that being said..... I plan on doing the RL BBK conversion
A BBK would replace most of the system: new calipers, new rotors, new pads, likely new brake lines (stainless steel). However, BBKs usually don't come with high performance brake fluid, and definitely wouldn't come with a replacement brake master cylinder for the TSX.
To do all of that... and assuming the BBK is a 4pot, this should be around 1k-1.5k USD I suppose. 6pot caliper, you're looking at way more. And this is just for the fronts.
For a daily driver TSX, if you want better stopping power and a firmer pedal feel, up the pads and get a stainless steel brake line first. I can't see any street-driven advantages of buying expensive rotors, and a larger caliper is likely too much.
With that being said..... I plan on doing the RL BBK conversion
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Whole braking system? Gee I dunno.
A BBK would replace most of the system: new calipers, new rotors, new pads, likely new brake lines (stainless steel). However, BBKs usually don't come with high performance brake fluid, and definitely wouldn't come with a replacement brake master cylinder for the TSX.
To do all of that... and assuming the BBK is a 4pot, this should be around 1k-1.5k USD I suppose. 6pot caliper, you're looking at way more. And this is just for the fronts.
For a daily driver TSX, if you want better stopping power and a firmer pedal feel, up the pads and get a stainless steel brake line first. I can't see any street-driven advantages of buying expensive rotors, and a larger caliper is likely too much.
With that being said..... I plan on doing the RL BBK conversion
A BBK would replace most of the system: new calipers, new rotors, new pads, likely new brake lines (stainless steel). However, BBKs usually don't come with high performance brake fluid, and definitely wouldn't come with a replacement brake master cylinder for the TSX.
To do all of that... and assuming the BBK is a 4pot, this should be around 1k-1.5k USD I suppose. 6pot caliper, you're looking at way more. And this is just for the fronts.
For a daily driver TSX, if you want better stopping power and a firmer pedal feel, up the pads and get a stainless steel brake line first. I can't see any street-driven advantages of buying expensive rotors, and a larger caliper is likely too much.
With that being said..... I plan on doing the RL BBK conversion
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I did that one day and multiple times, just because some Stang wanted to race me and my friend. I felt the brakes starting to fade after the 2nd or 3rd time time trying to come to a stop. Wasn't fun.
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RE: Rotors.
This is timely... And a pretty good price.
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...arance-925925/
This is timely... And a pretty good price.
https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...arance-925925/
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Itz JDM y0!
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New Civic Type R: Turbo, 168 mph, not coming to the U.S.
Originally Posted by Road and Track
Civic Type R that's definitely not coming to North America
Originally Posted by Car And Driver
And even though the car won’t have its passport stamped at a U.S. port of entry, it nevertheless bears close scrutiny
Originally Posted by Honda UK
Designed for Europe
Originally Posted by Honda UK
The all-new British built Honda Civic Type R
Your car deserves them more then my stock ass car lol
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