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Old 11-16-2010, 11:26 PM
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Sorry, but this is still the only TSX front end that I like...

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Old 11-17-2010, 07:00 AM
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^ +1, along with the wheels.
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Old 11-17-2010, 08:07 AM
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along with the wheels.



04-05 Wheels > * TSX wheels.
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Old 11-17-2010, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by SSFTSX
They should have just used Accord Coupe 2011 rims across as standard.
If they move this TSX production to US. It can become cheaper with more options. like TL has 17/18/19 inch options, LED tail light.
TSX is too standardized. even the lights and interior too simple.

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Sorry, but this is still the only TSX front end that I like...

This TSX was always "meh" to me. I prefer the 09 overall, when its black and rolling up in my rearview it looks pretty agressive. Especially dropped and with some nice wheels. The MMc is FUGLY as well.
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Old 11-17-2010, 01:30 PM
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04-05 Wheels > * TSX wheels.
I think I'm one of the few who actually preferred the 06-08 over the 04-05. Both in wheels and front end.
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Old 11-17-2010, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by TS_eXpeed
I think I'm one of the few who actually preferred the 06-08 over the 04-05. Both in wheels and front end.
That used to be a hot button discussion back in the day in the TSX section.

The styling changes in 06 were nice IMO. Pictures don't do it much justice but the 06+ looks better in the flesh than the 04/05. But those wheels are still terrible.
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Old 11-17-2010, 04:13 PM
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Old 11-17-2010, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
That used to be a hot button discussion back in the day in the TSX section.

The styling changes in 06 were nice IMO. Pictures don't do it much justice but the 06+ looks better in the flesh than the 04/05. But those wheels are still terrible.


I have an 05 and my neighbour has an 06. I get to compare them all the time.

05 > 06 IMO
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Old 11-17-2010, 08:21 PM
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The new Front end is 10x better! The beak doesnt look nearly as big and pointy any more. They should have changed the rear bumper...its too square like the old TL
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Old 11-17-2010, 08:30 PM
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They need to just ditch that guillotine grille already. They narrowed the border trim around the beak, but it's not an improvement IMO because it only pronounces that huge pointed chunk of metal. I actually don't mind the grille on the 2009 TSX at all. I may also be one of the few who feel this way but I think the 09+ looks better than the previous gen overall... just has a much more defined shape.

But, it looks even better as the Euro Accord



or with the Module grille and the whatever (sport?) package:

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Old 11-17-2010, 11:18 PM
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I just don't like that cut-out in the headlights. They should flow into the bottom of the grille better....
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Old 11-18-2010, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by majin ssj eric
I just don't like that cut-out in the headlights. They should flow into the bottom of the grille better....


But that would look too much like the 3G TL headlight....and and we can't have that.
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Old 11-18-2010, 09:19 AM
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That modulo grille is hot. Thats the grill Acura should've brought over from the 3rd gen TL and first gen TSX
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Old 11-18-2010, 10:19 AM
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I like everything about that Modulo. Especially the lower bumper.
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Old 11-18-2010, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
That used to be a hot button discussion back in the day in the TSX section.

The styling changes in 06 were nice IMO. Pictures don't do it much justice but the 06+ looks better in the flesh than the 04/05. But those wheels are still terrible.

I would join in on those discussions from time to time.
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Old 11-18-2010, 10:53 AM
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That modulo grille is hot. Thats the grill Acura should've brought over from the 3rd gen TL and first gen TSX
That grille reminds me of the one on 02-03 TL.
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Old 11-18-2010, 11:16 AM
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For some reason when i look at it in this view with the "A" covered up i see Chevy Volt

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Old 11-18-2010, 12:16 PM
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^^^ reminds me of the KIA Forte for some reason.

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Old 11-18-2010, 01:04 PM
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For some reason when i look at it in this view with the "A" covered up i see Chevy Volt


This months Motor Trend has the Volt on the cover. I looked at it really quickly when I first got it and I said 127mpg in a TSX?? WTF?
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Old 11-19-2010, 03:22 PM
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The current TSX grill was the only iteration in the Acura line-up I liked. If anything, the restyle makes the front end look less aggressive and more bland/conservative.
i agree

HIS(09-10') and HERS(11')
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Old 11-19-2010, 03:24 PM
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And for the record you guys are all wrong. New grille >>>>>>>>>>> Old grille.
that's crazy talk right there
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Old 11-19-2010, 04:21 PM
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Accord grille



stock 17" rims look interesting with low profile tires.
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Old 11-19-2010, 04:23 PM
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^ I'm almost positive those aren't 17s. They look similar to the stock design, but it looks more like 19s or 20s to me.
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Old 11-19-2010, 04:33 PM
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It looks like a chop to me.
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^ I'm almost positive those aren't 17s. They look similar to the stock design, but it looks more like 19s or 20s to me.
they are stock 17" rims. our stock rims are ugly. not sure what other company would make a replica. it looks big because the owner is using low profile tires and there's no lip which gives the illusion that it looks like 19's or 20's

they look like 215/35/17

maybe ill look for used tires 225/35/17 and paint it flat black
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Old 11-19-2010, 04:36 PM
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It looks like a chop to me.
i think its legit. those russian's are crazy when they mod their cars
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Old 11-19-2010, 04:39 PM
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where did you find this pic? link?
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Old 11-19-2010, 04:46 PM
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Where did the door handles go?
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Thumbs up looks even better blacked out






you have probably seen these before defconskylude
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Old 11-19-2010, 05:12 PM
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you have probably seen these before defconskylude
ya that's chiviks car. ill check out his build thread


more CU2's here

http://www.drive2.ru/cars/honda/accord/accord_2008/
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where did you find this pic? link?
the link is in the bottom right corner I saved this pic 2 years ago
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Old 11-19-2010, 05:19 PM
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yea i check his logs and it was photoshopped.
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Old 11-19-2010, 05:53 PM
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^^^ reminds me of the KIA Forte for some reason.

I see the similarities.
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^ TSX Coupe
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Old 11-23-2010, 08:34 AM
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That beak looks so out of place on the red one
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Makes the new beak look even better IMO.
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TSX is getting better. Interior looks very nice. At least the proportions of the car aren't effed like another 4G model they produce.
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again no red with manual transmission-disappointed.
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