I bought the 2004 Acura CD-ROM press kit off ebay and it has some REALLY nice SUPER high res photos.

Since they are ment to be used in press releases etc I dont think its any different posting them on my website so...

I'll throw up an index later.. I gotta head to easter dinner.. when it done uploading there should be 48 TSX pics and 4 spec docs.

Enjoy

http://www.stimpco.com/tsx/

 

wow! thanks gfxdave

 

Great resource! Thanks!

 

The tech info document is an awesome read. They should hand it out at the dealerships.

 

Awesome pics. I mirrored your stuff here to save you some bandwidth link. And make browsing a little easier. No PWP pics unfortunately

 

good job!
and thx Xizor

i jsut saved every image

 

that was awsome!!!
thanks!!

 

would anybody be interested in the other model pics RSX TL etc that were included on the disc?

 

YES!!! IN!!!

 

Great stuff.

You werent kidding when you said high-res. I'm going to sticky this as its a great source of info/images for potential TSX buyers.

 

awesome pix! thanks!

 

I like this resource. Cool pics.

BTW, YBlegal I can't keep my eyes off of your avatar. up down up down...

 

I added some html so you can see before you click for you 56k'rs and for a limited time only I am uploading a zip of the entire press kit cd (484 megs) its uploading now and says it has 184 mins to go so it should be done by 2am CST so just try downloadng it tomorrow i'll leave it up for a week or so.. the rest of the page will stay up indefiniatly.

 

OMG Thanks I feel like this right now:

:wackit:

well it's a figure of speech~

 

ugh couldnt sleep.. zip file is done

 

awesome !

 

Thanks gfxdave99 for the awesome resource! I've been baffled by the engine mount control system in the service manual for quit awhile, as it's totally different than the traditional Honda system that I know. Now the tech info doc provided the answer. The TSX is such a well designed vehicle.

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ENGINE MOUNT SYSTEM

Since the engine is the heaviest concentrated component in a vehicle, and the source of significant vibration, the mounting system that supports it has a profound effect on interior noise levels, handling and overall driving characteristics. Isolating the engine from the body with "soft" mounts can make for good NVH characteristics, but wreak havoc on handling and driveline performance as the engine moves on its mounts. Conversely, locking the engine in place (like in a racing machine) is the best from a handling standpoint, but guarantees unbearable NVH performance. For the TSX, neither extreme was appropriate. The TSX uses a carefully orchestrated system of six mounts to combine impressively high levels of isolation with stable engine placement for precise handling.

Two mounts are placed below the TSX engine's center of gravity, and attach the engine to the front subframe, which itself is isolated from the car's body by bolted rubber mounts. The forward-most of these two "center of gravity" engine mounts is an electronically controlled hydraulic unit with variable dual-mode stiffness. It switches between a setting optimized for damping vibration at idle, and another firmer setting for higher speeds and rougher roads. The rear most of the center of gravity mounts is a non-adjusting hydraulic unit.

To keep the engine properly positioned during severe maneuvering, another electronically controlled dual-mode mount is placed high on the right side of the engine to tie it to the body structure. Finally, to carry the weight of the transmission and limit powertrain movement, a series of three mounts position the transmission.

 

nice!

 

Very neat design. I actually bought some RSX motor mounts to try out. I later got my Helm's manual but looked at the pic and could not figure it out for the life of me. Guess they'll have to be sold as there is no way they'll fit.

Unforunately even with the great engineering, the car suffers from serious wheel hop on a hard launch. Only done it once, I would like to keep my axels intact after trying it.

 

Just as an FYI i'm taking the cd archive down at the end of the month so if you want that huge zip file get it now

PS that engine mount stuff is badass!

 

Perhaps Energy Suspension will come out with some poly transmission mount to cut down the wheel hop. Btw, I noticed that too during a hard launch. Also, since the motor mount system uses vacuum signal to activate the control solenoid, I wonder if it can be tuned somewhat by modifying the vacuum signal...

 

wow - i am definitely liking the parchment leather. I've got black in my CLS and its kind of gloomy! What body colours can you get with parchment in Canada?

 

Milano Red and NHB

 

seems kind of limited.

 

We don't get to mix and match exterior to interior. MR and NHB are parchment. SSM, IBP, and PWP are all ebony.

 

I almost feel bad for you...almost.

 

Already done the black vehicle thing with my Pathfinder - never again. Red it shall be!

 

FYI I have pulled the CD image, but the rest of the pics/docs will be up there indefinatly.