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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 12:52 PM
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Hey guys! Been a member for a few years and just recently (11/09/15) picked up a 2009 Acura TSX base.

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Its the second TSX I've ever owned. First one was a 1st gen:

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Which I sold for a G37s 6 speed manual

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Didn't like that, so I went back to Honda and picked up a 2011 Honda Accord v6 6 speed:

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Missed my TSX so I sold the Accord and here we are!

My plans in the near future are:

30% tint all around
Modulo kit all around

and debating between springs and coilovers. Either going to be Eibach prokit/H&R springs or Tein basis/BC/Tein SS

Suggestions are welcome! Good to be back with Acura!
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 01:50 PM
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Welcome! You've owned some really nice cars! Really dig that 1G PWP TSX on bronze XD9s I have a set of bronze XD9s on my car and absolutely love them.

Keep us updated! Hope you keep this one for a while
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by xtcnrice
Welcome! You've owned some really nice cars! Really dig that 1G PWP TSX on bronze XD9s I have a set of bronze XD9s on my car and absolutely love them.

Keep us updated! Hope you keep this one for a while


Thanks! It was the best car I've ever owned and I really do regret selling it. That thing was a low maintenance tank that never gave me any issues.
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 02:49 PM
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what didn't you like about the G37?
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Jakes_tl
what didn't you like about the G37?
Was not a fan of the transmission. I honestly enjoyed the Accord's 6 speed transmission more than the g37s'

Everything else was super nice about the car though.
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 05:09 PM
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Man, that 1G TSX never goes out of style. Especially when tastefully modded - as yours was. Hopefully you enjoy your 2G just as much!
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 05:31 PM
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Nice! How is the power coming from a G37 and V6 Accord?
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 06:15 PM
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I would miss the power for sure from a Accord v6 and G37 lol
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 08:28 PM
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Nice! How is the power coming from a G37 and V6 Accord?
Big time drop in power. But I realized I'm not really the speed freak type. I find myself more of the cruising type. I mean, it was nice to have all that power at my disposal, but it wasn't for me honestly.
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 10:34 PM
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welcome to the cu2! hope you enjoy it and I see your in Cali, I know theres quite alot of other cu2 members in norcal as well.
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Old Nov 12, 2015 | 12:24 AM
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welcome to the cu2! hope you enjoy it and I see your in Cali, I know theres quite alot of other cu2 members in norcal as well.
Thanks! Glad to be back in the Acura family
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 06:04 PM
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First mod done! Had the windows tinted 35% all around.

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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 06:05 PM
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Tessa waiting to be dropped:

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Old Nov 17, 2015 | 08:55 AM
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Nice! I went with 30%

Are those ILX wheels?
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Old Nov 17, 2015 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by xtcnrice
Nice! I went with 30%

Are those ILX wheels?

I was close to getting 30% too, but my damn old eyes couldnt see through them enough!

You know, ill be damned. THEY ARE ILX wheels. When I bought the car last week I was wondering what kind of rims they were. Thanks for clearing that up!
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 02:41 PM
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not a big fan
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by urbanstereo
not a big fan

Hahahah jackass
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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 10:05 AM
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we can discuss over milktea if you want
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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 02:03 PM
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Just in!!

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Tein Streed Advance coilovers! Got the SPC rear camber kit on its way and some nice RDX wheels! Merry Xmas to myself
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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 10:42 PM
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nice! glad you chose quality coilovers. I used to have megans, but I hated them and finally switched over to an air ride.
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Old Dec 4, 2015 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by SlickxAc
nice! glad you chose quality coilovers. I used to have megans, but I hated them and finally switched over to an air ride.
Thanks! Yeah I have a long history with Teins going back to my very first Accord (2006 Accord v6 6 Speed) and they've always been great.


Dropped on Teins
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Old Dec 6, 2015 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by d0nno
Just in!!



Tein Streed Advance coilovers! Got the SPC rear camber kit on its way and some nice RDX wheels! Merry Xmas to myself
can i join in on your xmas fun? aspec delta wheels for me. thnx bro
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 06:39 PM
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More goodies to install soon!

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And just a keychain:

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Old Dec 13, 2015 | 02:39 AM
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thats hot
like high five of teenagers, H.O.t.
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Old Dec 13, 2015 | 10:53 AM
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Nice, where you have the keychain from?
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Old Dec 15, 2015 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by HondoGermany
Nice, where you have the keychain from?
I bought it from some guy on the Facebook page CU2 Squad
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 11:10 AM
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Installed the double din!

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And the Tein SA's. Decided on a mild drop (1.25ish)

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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 11:12 AM
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Nice! Coming along nicely
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 11:48 AM
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you get a backup cam?
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 12:04 PM
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you get a backup cam?
nah
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Old Dec 16, 2015 | 12:17 PM
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Coming along very well I agree.
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 05:08 PM
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rdx wheels!

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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 07:17 PM
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no modulo, no care

jk.

at quick glance looked like the v6 wheels at first
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 11:01 PM
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nice! glad you went with Teins.
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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 03:18 PM
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Picking up the modulo front (brand new in box) later tonight!! Cant wait
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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 03:45 PM
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nice!
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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 06:00 PM
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nice!
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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by d0nno
Picking up the modulo front (brand new in box) later tonight!! Cant wait
no pics no care
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Old Dec 21, 2015 | 11:19 PM
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I think I know who you bought the bumper from.
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Old Dec 22, 2015 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by SlickxAc
I think I know who you bought the bumper from.
same
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