Acura: TSX News
07-28-2005, 12:56 PM
#282
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
Also on his site are rumors dating back to March 7 2004 of a turbocharged Euro-R but it was probably being used as a test mule for another platform (maybe RDX?):
Consistent with rumours that came out awhile ago after a clubrsx member visted Honda Japan.
07-28-2005, 12:57 PM
#283
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Originally Posted by cob3683
A turbo TSX would be awesome provided they don't call it an A-Spec package 
07-28-2005, 01:35 PM
#286
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Originally Posted by TL CHROMETIDE
Doubt it. Most likely SH-AWD will hit the TL before TSX. Best get a Evo or STi.
The other thing is the Euro Accord is available with AWD overseas, so they obviously have a platform that's capable of routing power to the rear wheels.
07-28-2005, 03:10 PM
#287
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
From a marketing standpoint, it does make sense for the TL to get SH-AWD first, but the RDX which is driving the development of the turbo K24 is based on TSX running gear. Since the RDX will have SH-AWD, it would seem this is a fairly easy conversion for the TSX.
The other thing is the Euro Accord is available with AWD overseas, so they obviously have a platform that's capable of routing power to the rear wheels.
The other thing is the Euro Accord is available with AWD overseas, so they obviously have a platform that's capable of routing power to the rear wheels.
I couldn't have said it better myself. We do know that the TL is getting SH-AWD before the TSX (at least when it comes to NA-issued CL9s). The TL may actually be getting the SH-AWD on the 2006 model in a couple months. Then again, we know a little bit about powertrain coverage on the 2006 models. More on that topic can be seen here.
07-28-2005, 03:28 PM
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I dont understand. These rumors have been out for a long time now about the TSX. Merging with appropriate thread. Dan, you should know better than thinking there is no TSX thread in this forum sir.
07-28-2005, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
I dont understand. These rumors have been out for a long time now about the TSX. Merging with appropriate thread. Dan, you should know better than thinking there is no TSX thread in this forum sir.
07-28-2005, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
Sorry for contributing something to your elite forum.
07-28-2005, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
The other thing is the Euro Accord is available with AWD overseas, so they obviously have a platform that's capable of routing power to the rear wheels.
Biker?
07-28-2005, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
I dont understand. These rumors have been out for a long time now about the TSX. Merging with appropriate thread.
The rumours now have more teeth.
Dan, you should know better than thinking there is no TSX thread in this forum sir.
07-28-2005, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
Is that right? Is that so in Europe?
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Biker?
I don't think this model exist in other markets.
07-28-2005, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
The rumours now have more teeth.
When I wrote: "I dont understand. These rumors have been out for a long time now about the TSX. Merging with appropriate thread. " that went to people that have doubted the rumor about the TSX getting a turbo. In no way it went to Dan.
Dan's post was very appropriate and included new info.
But Dan is giving me more work to do the ass
07-29-2005, 08:46 AM
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Here are the Japanese chassis codes:
UA-CL7 - K20 engine, FWD, 5AT only, 155hp, sedan and wagon
LA-CL8 - K20 engine, 4WD, 5AT only, 152hp, sedan and wagon
LA-CL9 - K24 engine, FWD, 5AT only, 200hp, sedan and wagon
LA-CL7(Euro-R) - K20A engine, FWD, 6MT only, 220hp, sedan only
UA-CL7 - K20 engine, FWD, 5AT only, 155hp, sedan and wagon
LA-CL8 - K20 engine, 4WD, 5AT only, 152hp, sedan and wagon
LA-CL9 - K24 engine, FWD, 5AT only, 200hp, sedan and wagon
LA-CL7(Euro-R) - K20A engine, FWD, 6MT only, 220hp, sedan only
08-02-2005, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by TL CHROMETIDE
Doubt it. Most likely SH-AWD will hit the TL before TSX. Best get a Evo or STi.
08-12-2005, 05:08 PM
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"Engineers labored over such minutiae as the sound that the doors make when they shut"
paleease. sounds like shit.
"It musters nearly as much power as the V6-equipped BMW 325i"
V6?
Seems like they liked the car though
paleease. sounds like shit.
"It musters nearly as much power as the V6-equipped BMW 325i"
V6?
Seems like they liked the car though
08-12-2005, 05:10 PM
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Hey, keep that nasty NWS crap out of ramblings and put it back in the TSX area 
Seriously, nice
Seriously, nice
08-12-2005, 05:11 PM
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Oh my gawd! These people are idiots!
Seemed fine to me when I drove it!! It's better than the Accord and better than my '96 2.5TL. The ride is hardly "punishing". These morons need to drive an S2000 or a Lotus Elise, and then come back and tell me what has a punishing ride. 
:shakehead In the setup screen, you can change it to night mode. I figured this out without an instruction manual on my mom's extended test drive!
This car was one of the quieter cars I've been in. It sure beats anything we've ever owned.
"It sacrifices comfort for control, with a harsh and noisy ride"..."The punishing ride was hard to tolerate after only a week of driving."
"The annoying touch-screen and its convoluted interface is a glaring wart on an otherwise immaculate interior. At night the screen becomes too bright and distracting and offers no way to adjust the level — or even turn it off — without also shutting down the stereo. We pored over the manual several times in hopes of being proven wrong to no avail."
"This and the encroaching road, wind and engine noise sucked the enjoyment right of longer trips."
08-12-2005, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by teg_to_bike
"Engineers labored over such minutiae as the sound that the doors make when they shut"
paleease. sounds like shit.
"It musters nearly as much power as the V6-equipped BMW 325i"
V6?
Seems like they liked the car though
paleease. sounds like shit.
"It musters nearly as much power as the V6-equipped BMW 325i"
V6?
Seems like they liked the car though
08-12-2005, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by youngTL
Actually the doors sounded great to me. Exponentially better than any car in it's class or lower with the exception of the Audi, BMW, and MB competitors.
I was comparing it to mom's 325i.
08-12-2005, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by youngTL
Actually the doors sounded great to me. Exponentially better than any car in it's class or lower with the exception of the Audi, BMW, and MB competitors.
Not to be an ass, but if it can't compare to a BMW whats the point?
08-12-2005, 08:47 PM
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The TSX's high rear bumper makes it difficult to access the trunk.
The punishing ride was hard to tolerate after only a week of driving.
I agree about the noise though. My TSX has so many rattles on semi-rough pavement I can hardly think.