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Old 12-25-2008 | 09:52 PM
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Holly shit, that's one sweet lookin' ride dude!
Old 12-25-2008 | 10:44 PM
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beautiful! now that's what i'm talkin about! can't wait for spring.
Old 12-26-2008 | 12:06 AM
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WOW i love it! now all you need is a drop
Old 12-26-2008 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by kowloonsniperhk
WOW i love it! now all you need is a drop
Eibach springs have already been ordered.
Old 12-26-2008 | 12:34 PM
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Ok, you win, as you have the best looking TSX complete package I have seen. Very well done. . . we are not worthy! Did you notice a difference on ride/handling quality? What about Speedo variation?
Old 12-26-2008 | 12:44 PM
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It's amazing how wheels transform the look of the whole car. Looks awesome! You've definitely set the bar for OE & aftermarket mods.
Old 12-26-2008 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 09TSXMN
Ok, you win, as you have the best looking TSX complete package I have seen. Very well done. . . we are not worthy! Did you notice a difference on ride/handling quality? What about Speedo variation?
Car handles a little bit tighter with the wider tires and they're a little louder than stock but nothing major. Speedo isn't off enough to notice since the 19" and 245/35 tire size combo is actually only 0.39% larger than stock. For anyone getting aftermarket wheels, I highly recommend this wheel/tire size combo.
Old 12-26-2008 | 03:48 PM
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Your TSX is sick! Can't wait to see it in service!
Old 12-27-2008 | 12:27 AM
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Cot damn, that looks really good!! Sheez!
Old 12-27-2008 | 08:46 AM
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wow it looks amazing....just needs a drop
Old 12-28-2008 | 01:25 PM
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That's a really nice looking car. Congrats on the baby boy.
Old 12-29-2008 | 10:09 PM
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Looks so great!
Old 12-30-2008 | 02:13 AM
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Wow, your car looks fantastic. It looks just awesome in that rear angle shot.
Old 12-30-2008 | 05:05 PM
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it's amazing how much better colormatching the grille is, compared to stock. makes me ALMOST like the look of the 2nd gen
Old 12-30-2008 | 05:48 PM
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that grill looks really good painted.. the chrome kills that grill.. nice looking car bro. Makes me want to get one.. but still loving my 1st gen.
Old 12-30-2008 | 10:48 PM
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Wow that is one amazing looking TSX. Looks freaken bomb.
Old 12-31-2008 | 05:21 AM
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just amazing...
seriously ....you kill me !!!
very nice car dude !!!!
Old 12-31-2008 | 09:40 AM
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nice avatar too.
Old 12-31-2008 | 03:18 PM
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Looks good except for the painted grill and rims.
Old 12-31-2008 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by feelgood13
Looks good except for the painted grill and rims.
LMAO! Yeah, sure.
Old 01-02-2009 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by DerwoodEE
I don't see how. They should get installed just like any other valve stem.
How is the TPMS system installed and working with new wheels. I check my air every day. The number on left sides decrease in less than a week. With 17inch it was pretty stable airpressure.
Old 01-02-2009 | 04:45 PM
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How'd you manage to paint the grill?
Old 01-03-2009 | 01:03 PM
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How is the TPMS system installed and working with new wheels. I check my air every day. The number on left sides decrease in less than a week. With 17inch it was pretty stable airpressure.
TPMS sensors are working perfectly. I was able to get a set from another member on here directly off of a '09 TSX so I didn't have to worry about any programming issues. Had them installed with the tires, mounted on the car and they work without issue. Tires are always between 32-34psi all the way around.
Old 01-03-2009 | 01:04 PM
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How'd you manage to paint the grill?
Took it to a body shop and they paintmatched is for me. No way in hell was I going to paint it myself.
Old 01-03-2009 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DerwoodEE
TPMS sensors are working perfectly. I was able to get a set from another member on here directly off of a '09 TSX so I didn't have to worry about any programming issues. Had them installed with the tires, mounted on the car and they work without issue. Tires are always between 32-34psi all the way around.
Acura recommends 38/35 for 18. For 19inch it will be far higher number.
I went down 3psi in less than a month. Also the TPMS usually show half psi larger number than what i get with digital gauge outside.
Old 01-03-2009 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SSFTSX
Acura recommends 38/35 for 18. For 19inch it will be far higher number.
I went down 3psi in less than a month. Also the TPMS usually show half psi larger number than what i get with digital gauge outside.
I know what Acura recommends, but I've had MANY aftermarket wheels in the past and know what tire pressure works best for me. The tire shop had them at nearly 45psi when I first got them and they were way too hard on the road. I might increase the pressure a little bit, but the current pressure feels good and is working out fine.
Old 01-05-2009 | 02:30 PM
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Just beautiful Derwood...that's exactly wow I'd set up my '09 TSX - if I didn't already have an '08 I wouldn't drop it though, I love the height with the slightly bigger diameter wheel/tire (yes I'm getting old)

Keep the pics coming...

Rondog, time to update your TSX images...
Old 01-06-2009 | 11:31 AM
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awesome tsx. best 2nd gen ive seen.
had to lower it to see what it looked like.
sorry for bad quality. if you want a better one lmk.

Old 01-06-2009 | 11:41 AM
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Granted that's just a quickie photoshop but I think it looks better at the stock height with those wheels. At very least the drop depicted above is too overdone for the somewhat understated look (not a knock by any means, I think it's very classy looking) of his car.
Old 01-06-2009 | 12:26 PM
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Well my Eibach springs (which advertise a 1" drop but is more like a 1.3" or so) will be here any day now. So we'll see how it truely looks lowered soon.
Old 01-06-2009 | 12:32 PM
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cant wait.
and i guess i'm too young haha i just love slammed cars.
Old 01-06-2009 | 12:48 PM
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Heh, if it's too low, you're too old. I guess.
Old 01-06-2009 | 07:57 PM
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that looks fantastic!
Old 01-06-2009 | 08:48 PM
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that's a NICE slam in a perfect world....but when DerwoodEE gets the drop done, it will be like a inch or so higher.
Old 01-06-2009 | 09:34 PM
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The Eibach height is as low as I'd want to be. I don't want to worry much about pulling in and out of places or speed bumps. I also want to keep the car looking professional for my job.
Old 01-06-2009 | 09:56 PM
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trust me...this Drop will truly keep the car lookin professional.
even my boss gave me props, who's very hard to impress when he took it for a spin.
Old 01-11-2009 | 08:46 PM
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gorgeous!
Old 01-12-2009 | 11:24 AM
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wow looks good. first time I have seen an 09 I actually like and would be willing to drive. cant wait to see if lowered with the wheels. That would be a sweet daily driver. Keep up the good work.
Old 01-12-2009 | 01:12 PM
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very nice !
Old 01-13-2009 | 04:57 AM
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your black tsx looks fuckin sick, best one i've seen.


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