MrLogan13

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I purchased my 2012 Bellanova White Pearl TSX Sport Wagon back in December. I owned a 2009 Honda Accord V6 Coupe before the wagon. I've been loving my wagon since I purchased it, and I started some modding right off the bat. Thought I'd just share my progress.

I'll start with what I owned prior to the wagon:






Now, here's my wagon shortly after purchase:






First thing I did about two weeks later was to replace the wheels. I purchased a set of Sparco Assetto Gara wheels in gold finish. They're 17x7.5 +45, and I am reusing the OEM tires for now. They're pretty light at 18.7 pounds. I know some will say I should have went up in wheel size, but I'm perfectly fine with sticking to 17". I'm going for a different goal with my wagon than I did for my Accord.

Here's the wagon in the morning, waiting to get the wheels and tires mounted:



Bye-bye OEM wheels. lol




Hmm....going to have to do something about the wheel gap, though.

Front:

Rear:


So I purchased a set of H&R Street Performance Coilovers, not only to lower the ride height, but also to tighten up the steering response.




Before install:

During:

After:


I had it lowered ~1.1", just wanted a moderate drop. Went from a height of ~27.35" from ground to fender down to ~26.25.

And here she is, just out and about, around school and after a detailing. Last thing I did was to put in a set of WeatherTech rain visors on the driver and passenger windows.

MrOtocinclus

Man, that is a nice looking wagon. Great job!

MrLogan13

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Thanks! I'm really enjoying it.

ed_423

very nice! what part of cali are you from

ed_423

why did you ditch the accord for the wagon? especially going from v6 to i4

MrLogan13

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Thanks! I'm from SoCal, in the San Gabriel Valley area (626). But I'm currently going to school in Central California, at UC Merced.

A couple of reasons: I was getting kind of tired of the Accord and wanted something new. I'm going to be moving to another state later in the year when I start grad school, so I wanted to have the utility of more cargo space. I'm a Honda fan, so I wanted to keep it in the family. I don't really like the Crosstour, and I didn't want to move up to an SUV or crossover. The TSX Sport Wagon was a perfect fit for me, and I'm really loving the car. You'd think I'd miss the power of the V6, but I don't (most of the time); the wagon is pretty peppy.

MrLogan13

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lol...I see you're also from the 626. What part? I'm in Covina.

SlowLane

Nice wagon. The wheels look good.

I have a FSM wagon. The extra cargo space definitely comes in handy.

terdonal

Very nice.

ed_423

arcadia lol. but school at ucr

Bosozoku tsx wagon

Nice wagon

MrLogan13

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Yeah, it really does. I've already started putting that extra space to good use.

savclaude

any side shot of that weathertech viso? nice wagon btw

MrLogan13

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Thanks!

You mean a straight profile shot? Not at the moment, but I could take one tomorrow. I'll post them up tomorrow.

tsx1hp

Nice wagon i like it how it looks with the wheels

MrLogan13

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Thanks, I appreciate that. I want to do some subtle exterior mods, but there are no front lips or any type of reputable body kit for the TSX after the 2011 MMC. Nothing other than the two little OEM front under spoilers, which may be too subtle.

If anyone knows of any front spoilers/lip/bumper that will fit the facelifted TSX, please let me know.

savclaude

do that please I'll debating between either oem or weathertech

bezita

Sweet! Thanks for sharing...

MC MiYoung3269

Nice wagon, lookin good with that moderate drop and wheels

MrLogan13

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Thanks, man.

MrLogan13

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Here are some better views of the WeatherTech visors. I would say to go WeatherTech because I like the in-channel visors better; they look clean and are low profile. With the OEM visors, it goes over the chrome trim, but not completely, leaving small exposed areas of chrome trim.

MrLogan13

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And while everyone was watching the Super Bowl, I was detailing my wagon. Here's a shot of it after wash and dry, but prior to waxing:



It was dark outside by the time I finished waxing, so I'll take photos and post tomorrow.

AP2DragonWagon

Sweet, sweet wagon! I have the same one. How do you like the H&R coilovers? I'm debating a few options like H&R, KW, and ISC. KW is pretty expensive, there's not much known about ISC for our cars...but H&R seems reasonable.

How's the ride? Handling? Steering? Would love to get rid of some of the floatiness and soft steering if that's possible....thanks MrLogan!!

savclaude

thanks man, just bought a set cant wait to install them

MrLogan13

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Thanks! I'm loving the H&R's. They firm up the ride without being harsh; the ride is still very comfortable. I'd compare it to the HFP suspension I had on my Accord coupe, except it's a little misleading since the H&R's are more comfortable. Steering is much improved, doesn't feel soft at all anymore. They're a great balance between improved handling and comfort.

MrLogan13

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No problem. You're going to enjoy them!

MrLogan13

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Okay, here's photos after my detailing session. Cleaned the tires and wheels with Surf City Beyond Steel wheel cleaner. Used Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Clear in a foam gun at 1:512 dillution for a pre-soak, and then washed with Chemical Guys Citrus Wash. After drying, waxed with Meguiars Hi-Tech Yellow #26 as the base coat and then Poor Boy's World Natty's Red Paste Wax. Tire dressing is Surf City Beyond Black. Quick snapshots taken with my iPhone.

ed_423

so cleannn

MrLogan13

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It took several hours. lol

How's UCR? Sometimes I wish I would have just went there instead. lol Major?

ed_423

it's a shithole. can't wait to get out of here.

people, school, classes, professors aren't too bad. pretty much same sht as other school, but the area is terrible. i get emails about people getting rob/mugged/held at gun point/punched in the face every other week

MrLogan13

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Sounds awful. I'm glad I chose to go to UCM then. lol

Puppetmaster

Personally, I would lower the front just a touch more. But that is a small gripe. I love the look. The gold rims go well on the white and it is a refreshing change to see someone go with with 17s, and light for that matter.

Very nice work on the detailing too, something that I don't have the time, motivation, nor expertise to do. Wash + clay + wax is as much as I can do, and it'd have to be a really slow day for that to happen.

MrLogan13

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Thanks, I appreciate that. I like your graphite wagon; it was one of the colors I was considering. Yeah, my aim for the wagon is different from when I owned my Accord; with the V6, it wasn't a big deal to go with heavy 20" wheels. The the i4 wagon, I wanted to keep things light and peppy.

I don't always get a chance to do a full detail, so I take advantage when I do. I enjoy detailing, it gives me a sense of satisfaction.

Puppetmaster

Totally agree with this, but I'm that way for any car, not just a N/A I4. Even if I had a 600 whp beast, I see no point in getting any rims that are heavier than stock. Lighter and wider is always my goal. Anyway, great work. Looking forward to any additional mods you have down the line.

MrLogan13

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I've got a set of Ingalls rear camber kits that will be installed when I have the time; I want to fix the -3.0 camber in the rear. I'm also probably going to get the OEM side skirts and the front under spoilers.

BobbyC

nice wagon!

ill always have a soft spot for that model accord coupe.
i almost bought one 2 times. lol

nice cars

MrLogan13

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Thanks, man! Yeah, the 8th gen was a great car, loved it while I had it. I'm digging the 9th gen, too. Man, they have a lot of standard features that should have been included in the 8th gen.

terdonal

Looks even better after the detailing, nice work.

MrLogan13

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Thanks, I appreciate that.

mykey06

MrLogan13... which door visors do you have?