ed_423

looks like throwdown and p2r beat you guys to it.

http://throwdownperformance.com/inde...oducts_id=3191

fitment on the cu2 is not yet confirmed, but looks like it should be fine.

KillerG

if youre still looking into it, xlr8, price is gonna be a huge factor here, at 250 i think it pretty steep and crosses the line into "probably dont want it anymore".

if you can still hit around 150 thats where all the magic will happen

TSXKid2010

$20 dollar downpipes will get you high sales volume.

ParaSurfer1979

Josh knows that. It doesn't mean theirs is better. He doesn't know. He's still doing it and the offer still stands. If you're serious about meeting XLR8 for downpipe R&D and receive the final product free. Contact me or him. He's still excited about his product.

ParaSurfer1979

He has not even given a price. That talk hasn't even occurred. He can't even find one of you guys to help get the product out there so he can post a price. Once the product is available you can bet he'll post a competitive price. Any company know that if they want to sell any product they need to be at or under the competitions pricing.

mkeefe

Damn, if it were closer to New England i'd drive this weekend, just to see the results. Not sure if it would even pass inspection here in MASS, since we follow CA inspection/emissions laws.

Guess i'll have to wait for it to come to market, if it does.

Matt

ParaSurfer1979

We dont know that it wont pass. The cat that is being removed is the one w/o a sensor so that means no check engine lights. You understand that right? You must read the whole thread and the comments about this from Josh at XLR8. Thank for the apologies. Let Josh know if you or you buddy changes your mind. And dude learn how to drive in the rain...lol. I guess you wonder how the rest of America that sees rain on average of twice week does it. . Your car is made to perform well in rain/sleet/snow. If you buy good tires you have nothing to worry about. ha ha ha!!!

Terdbath

I gotta look under my car and see if this might fit. Thanks ed!

09ACURATSX

Gentlemen, I'm prepared to purchase this item right now. Price is irrelevant, I want it!

KillerG

well we are in a pickle then because we have no testers in the AZ area apparently...

09ACURATSX

I'm in CO..... Depending on how long the testing process takes I can start driving tonight and be there in a few hours. I can stay until Monday at the latest. I have a 0700 formation Tuesday morning

KillerG

MSG josh, or parasurfer, and see if you guys can work something out : )

a downpipe for you and some options for the rest of us are in the works!

09ACURATSX

Hey bro, I just PM'd parasurfer....... I'll be standing by for a response. If anyone has his number or something they should give him a call. The longer we wait, the more time that is wasted and I think that drive will take me 8 hours.... Give or take roughly 45 minutes.

KillerG

this is xlr8's # from their website, ask for josh

dunno if itll work

(203) 483-6100

ed_423

woot go 09acuratsx!

mkeefe

That is awesome 09acuratsx if this comes to fruition I see many drinks in order for you at the closest TSX meet up!

Matt

ParaSurfer1979

I replied with my number. I let Josh know.

Yes call him now bro.

It sure does. I'm happy for the TSX crowd.

BobZahn

I'm still very interested and have the money ready NOW for this to happen. I did some checking and on a 2009 honda accord ex 4dr 5spd and 2011 TSX base 6spd(what I have now) share all the same part numbers for the gasket from 1st cat to down pipe, down pipe, converter and converter to exhaust pipe. Now that being said I don't know what type of vehilce was used for the testing for the Accord pipe be it 2008 09 10 11 ex dx lx 2/4dr etc... I'm too lazy to check every freaking year and trim level but from the looks of things it should bolt right up. So who wants to send me one??? PM me!!!

BobZahn

Where can I find info/buy this freaking intake manifold!?!?!???

ParaSurfer1979

Josh told me it has to be during the week when they are open. Still email or call him. Hes expecting to talk to you. As for the accord/TSX the 8th gen 08+ accord does have same manifold. If you know anyone with an 8th gen willing to go to XLR8. Let them know the contact. I'm a popular member on but they lock my threads about this part all because he's not a fucking sponsor of the site. I laid in on them that I don't even work for XLR8 so stop locking my thread or unsuspend my log-in. I've had it with trying to help them. I was helping my former 8th gen accord family while adding a poll over here since the same part fits. They even locked the poll but in 2 days 90 members were interested. After i saw 2 others there offering the part i understand what they were doing. Protecting their sponsor while not giving their members another option. XLR8's DP will be the best DP end the end. Thanks for the support you've given me to get a part made that will help the K24 powered TSX's out there. It'll get made once we find a car near Phoenix or one that will travel down that isn't scared of driving in the rain or anything else that would stop them. Ha Ha!!!

KillerG

not to mention the 2012 civic SI owners that will be all over this too...

ParaSurfer1979

Josh told me it has to be done during week days. Let him know if or when you could do that...

Terdbath

Yeah I looked up part numbers too 18210-TA0-A02 seems to be the same part number for both. Its nice to have options but in case this doesnt ever happen we have the throwdown option.

ParaSurfer1979

This will still happen. I'm glad you found the other option to buy. All others supporting XLR8 don't drop out. Once a member can get to Phoenix. It'll happen.

ParaSurfer1979

If there is anyone getting the other downpipe and is willing to ship their stock dp to XLR8 so he can make his DP, he'll give you a deal on a part you may want off the site for your TSX. If there is anyone willing to drive to Pheonix or in the area willing to let them use your car for testin during the week then you will get a free Down Pipe which will be free 10+hp thats C.A.R.B. legal . Thanks guys. The XLR8 DP will still be done and will be better than the other pipe now offered so it'll be worth the wait. Thanks guys.

ParaSurfer1979

I doubt the K20 and K24 have an exact Match DP part but i'll see.

ed_423

^2012 civic is getting our k24z3

ParaSurfer1979

Yes but routing is slightly different i didnt mean k20 for 2012..lol.

ed_423

^ ahh got it.

KillerG

p2r downpipe to excelerate? thats an interesting business strategy!

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

No we want a factory downpipe to fabricate our own part.

KillerG

i was confused, earlier i thought a p2r one was needed, i think 09acuraTSX can help out with this one

ParaSurfer1979

He's planning on it. It would be nice to have a car to dyno tune to post real numbers of the DP after it's done or come down to use your down pipe and you leave with a free quaality DP and 10+hp.

KillerG

if josh can dyno in the CT location i can help with installing and test fitting, im just too far obviously from AZ to help with fabrication

ParaSurfer1979

Again he can not. hes doing the work himself at the AZ office. Thanks though. He's got a stock TSX DP getting mailed to him. He'll need someone to install the part once hes done to dyno their stock car to get the gains. I'll keep you guys posted when that time comes.

KillerG

sorry, didnt know he was in AZ. Just a quick thought though, once the DP is made, wont he have equally as much trouble finding someone to install the part locally since we had trouble getting someone to AZ in the first place?

maybe he can ship out the DP for fitting once its done

ParaSurfer1979

He'll send the DP to whome ever will dyno it. Who said they would have to come to AZ. Im working the details with Joshua now but that bridge hasnt been crossed yet until the DP is even made.

KillerG

Tell josh that when you guys come to that point that i'd be willing to Dyno before and after. my tsx is pretty close to stock so youll get an idea of what you are gaining B)

ParaSurfer1979

Okay he looks at this thread periodically. The stock DP should be shipping to Joshua soon so an XLR8 DP will be soon in the making. Thanks everyone for your support. I dont even own a TSX or work for XLR8 but i felt my old car 08 Accord would have benefited from this part so i posted there first then decided to post here and the support for such a part is great. Patience will win. .

kowloonsniperhk

Patience my young grasshoppa lol