Arcticcl9

Got my new 09 TSX on Black Friday I used to have the 1st gen TSX, and now I've upgraded to the new one in PWP with ebony interior. Will miss my old Arctic Blue Pearl though..hence my screenname.






Here is one last look at the old CL9:

hOnU

i know i don't belong on this side of the forums, but i hope to do what you did and upgrade from my 97 2.2cl to the new tsx, i love the white too!

CGP06tsx

Very nice

And I hate to be picky, but your 1st gen was a cl7 cl9 is 06-08

Arcticcl9

04 TSX was also CL9. How do I know? Because my VIN said so

CL7 was not available in US. CL9 was the only chassis sold in US for that generation.

CL7 - Accord Euro R
CL9 - TSX, Honda Accord AWD

Luchin

Love the colour combo. It was my first choice for colour but my wife got a PWP on tan. I didn't want two white TSXs in the garage. It's bad enough we have two of the same car as it is. Think about getting the Aero kit. I got it for mine but it looks the best on the white. IMO.

Have fun with it.

DerwoodEE

Nice upgrade!

Now paintmatch that front grill!

human668

More correct information.
DBA-CL7: Accord with K20a 114kW
ABA-CL7/ CL7r: Accord Euro R with K20a 162kW
CL8 - Accord with 4-wheel-drive K20a 112kW
CL9 - TSX (USA), Accord 24TL (JP), Accord Type S (JP), Accord Euro (AU) with k24a 147kW/ 150kW.

I don't know which chassis code is for Europe Accord diesel. Let me know if you know.

ill45

nice upgrade, but leave the chrome on the grill

Arcticcl9

I think the chrome isn't all that bad, since it's brushed looking. However it's pretty gigantic, I will see if I can darken it with tint. I'll post the pictures once I'm done with that mod

09TSX

articcl9....Congrats on the upgrade and LOVE the color

PS...Just out of curiosity, were you one who bashed the 2nd gen but then saw the light like alot of us or were you an early adopter/lover to the 2nd generation? Just curious if some of the bashers are converting or not....

Arcticcl9

I originally did not liked the 2nd gen, for its controversial styling (Power Plenum) to the bloatedness in size and weight.

I got this car for the following reasons:

1) I needed a non-manual car for my commuting, LA traffic sucks.
2) Made in Japan. It was either this or the used RL. After sitting in and RL i felt too "old"
3) After driving it and sitting into the 2nd gen my view changed. It was really comfortable, quiet, and much more upscale. My needs compared to my last car has changed from 5 years ago. The ergonomics are top notch and fits me really well.
4) Gas prices. it will go up again, just a matter of when. The RL is too thirsty for my taste.
5) Looks. The car "grew" on me after driving it, and I liked it more now. I only had this car for a week, and I enjoyed it a lot more. The Tech package is awesome, there is nothing that compares to it (besides the 09 TL). A must have!

For those people who are on the sidelines, go out and test drive it. Then you will know for sure if you like it or not. It's a definite change from the 1st gen TSX..less sporty, but more luxurious, and great gadget car.

09TSX

arcticcl9..I am happy to see that you are a converted to the 2gen also. I did too but a while back so I grew to the new style and features very quickly. I love my 2009 TSX alot and wouldn't trade for anything else at the moment!!

Have fun with it...

cheers

CybrRdr

Yeah traffic in So Cal does suck! Nice ride though

Do you plan to tint it?

Arcticcl9

Funny you should ask, since I just got the windows tinted today. I got the HP Smoke. I took the pictures pretty late, so it looks dark. To me it's just about the right tint level, check out the pictures:

SSFTSX

Congratualtions for getting PWP. I dont think painting grill looks good with white.
I am also tinting it but more than 70%. too afraid of getting tickets.
put paint sealant on the car. it makes the car more cream white. that looks very good and expensive looking.

ogaela

very nice. same exact one i got. So any plans for the new whip?

Arcticcl9

Next step is to wash, clay, and polish the car, and perhaps accent the the rear with a painted lip spoiler

bjtexer

nicee color choice... now, let the mod begin....

bartek7pl

I wish I could tint my windows but in NJ it is illegal to tint front windows and rear by itself looks not so good

bc811

nice ride man~ I have also took a spin in the new TSX (a loaner) last week....I like everything on it but I feel the steering and handling is somehow loose (compare to my 08) .....is it just becoz it was being abused?

AZN.M3NACE

now its time to max out those credit cards lol.. great upgrade btw =)

Arcticcl9

I finally had time to retake the pictures with the tint on. It's been hard to keep the car clean since it's been raining a lot in LA

Things that I've done to the car:
Clayed and polished with Zaino, although the car got rained on after 12 hours
Philips Crystal Vision 9005 (for the HID look)
Polarg foglights H11 (Yellow Fogs)
HP Smoke window tint (F35/R20)
Going to get LED license plate lights and interior door lights soon

Lumryan

Jeez, Your car is exactly what I want my car to look like! Subtract the chrome grille. lol (want mine painted). But What percentage on the windows?

ttk5

your car looks clean man...very clean i like the tint

Arcticcl9

See my post above, I listed it as HP Smoke window tint (Front35/Rear20)

SSFTSX

here is mine. I like White color with tints. Since i drive faster than traffic some time just dont want unwanted attention from cops with tint.
I am not sure you need to change the rims.

iTimmy

Thanks for posting your impressions, in particular coming from a 1st gen TSX. I also had a 04 TSX and it was my favorite car of all the cars I've owned and it was not the fastest or most expensive. I traded it in on a 07 G35(second gen.) and regretted it almost immediately, yes the G was faster and more modern, but it just didn't do it for me, factor in gas mileage and cost of ownership I just didn't really like it all that much. I love the S2k, its a great car to drive and fun, but it is not very practical, in particular as a daily driver in upstate NY. So I am thinking of getting back into a TSX and am glad to see other 1st gen TSX owners are moving onto the 2nd gen and are happy.

Lumryan

In your display pic/avatar.. Are those "rope lights" in an 09 tsx?

vwong

Arctic, looks like you need to change your screen name to Premiumcu2.

Nice color, nice ride. Is that Angeles Crest Hwy? Or is it Azusa Mountain?

DeadLock

Philips Crystal Vision 9005 (for the HID look)
Polarg foglights H11 (Yellow Fogs)

Do you mean you changed the bulbs in the high beams? And can you post some pics of the headlights on with the Polarg H11 bulbs so I can get an idea of how it looks like?

Thanks

Arcticcl9

Nice catch, it is Angeles Crest Hwy...and Arcticcl9 has a better ring to it

Arcticcl9

Yes, I changed the high beam bulbs. It's also used as the DRL (daytime running lights)

When I have time, I'll take some pictures of the lights at night and post them here. So far I am very pleased with the foglights after reaiming them

Newplay1

Sweet but why go from best color (duck) to plain white :p

Arcticcl9

You are correct, ABP was the best color, but right before I sold it attracted attention of cops all of a sudden. They needed to write more tickets for revenue in California

Also, it's not "white" it's Pearl White

tsXgtp

I'm on my second G35 after the TSX. I agree...the TSX IMO is one of the most complete cars ever made.
I just love the G. Looks, sound, performance, RWD. I'm going to miss it.
Regardless, my lease is up in April and I'll probably go back to the TSX.

kalmario

You dont have your front license plates? Be careful from the cops, California law requires 2 plates -_-

Arcticcl9

Since I took those picture, I have put on my front and rear plates already. No more (intentionally) running red light cameras! I'm trying to keep cops away as much as I can. Cops around here are pretty lenient with dark tint, most people who tint their cars are have very dark tint installed. Some people don't have front plates either and get away with it too. My sister has a 2005 TL (also white) and she doesn't have the front plate on, and never gotten pulled over...dunno why, besides being damn lucky!

kalmario

Haha i know right? And what % tint did you get and how much did it cost you? OOH and where from Cali are you from? (: