cl9_coop

Hello all,

I'm 22 years old, purchased a 2004 Acura TSX 6speed December 2012

Currently own a 1995 Honda Accord 2dr 5spd

I purchased my TSX for 9k. Clean title, PO was leaving the United States to move to Japan so he was is need of selling it and came across it on CL.

enough with the small talk, on to some pics

























these are all just some random shots ive taken...nothing great but it should do for now.

I came across this site while searching for some OEM floor mats, means mine did not come with them.

thanks for reading.

cl9_coop

Switched out my flywheel and cluth March 2013..my lovely Father is my mechanic




here we got a redneck cherry picker.. :salook: we have one but my father figured it would be in the way and the car was kind of located in an awkward spot..






since my father isnt charging me...least i could do was buy him his favorite Canadian Whisky--that was his 2nd half gallon ive gotten for him in a week


yeahhh sooo check this out...i honestly didnt do this haha promise! car was already messed up but not as much...got worse over the little amount of time i drove it

cl9_coop

made a trip to Seattle this weekend for the NW Built-StanceWars meet...met up with a buddy of mine and picked up some BC-BR coils!

During disassemble of the right rear shock, we somehow managed to break the sway bar end link...

in addition we investigated the weird noise coming from the left rear side caliper and came to the final conclusion that it was seized..there is only wear on one side of the pad. other than that i just need to work on getting my code back for my stereo..looking into buying a rear Ingalls camber kit..also a progressive sway bar..and umm an Aspec lip kit and Type 1 18" Blitz...then that should do

also picked up some OEM window visors..

cl9_coop

went to Seattle this weekend...picked up an Aspec lip kit

didnt wash the car before hand :/

drove through a tiny bit of snow and rain haha











next stop.....

WHEELS

***this update was copied from my tsxclub forum so dates/wording/progress was over December 2012-current**

will post current pics of car soon

usdmJON

Looks great. Good start. Only constructive criticism would be to ditch the garage door lip and bolt up an 06 sti lip. You can find a couple TSX owners on google that have done it. As well as I to my ILX.

Keep doing what you're doing.

cl9_coop

thanks! ya garage lipping is all ditched----like i stated above this thread i copied from my other forum and so its not updated good advice for the sti lip tho!

Manae

Looking nice! I'm 21 and have a CGP TSX just like yours, except 06 and 5AT, nice to see a younger crowd

I plan to pick up an A-spec lip kit aswell. When I installed my Tein coilovers, I too broke my swaybar endlinks and replaced them with moog. PITA

cl9_coop

thank you! ya the end link sucked! I did moog as well, aspec kit on your car will be icing on the cake! GL with it!

cl9_coop

UPDATE--thanksgiving day took a 6hr round trip drive to scoop up my new shoes!

Enkei RPF1s 18x8 +35

pictures when I get home

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

welcome!!!

and awesome ride and awesome new shoes!!!!

d1sturb3d119

iTrader: (1)

Looks really clean! Get some nice wheels on it some time soon!

cl9_coop

thanks! I'll post a picture tonight

cl9_coop

I just got enkei rpf1s on it Thanksgiving. pictures up soon!

cl9_coop

here are the pictures--Enkei RPF1s 18x8 +35

xenonhid

True testament to Honda/Acura reliability. 2004 with 100,000 + miles, and still running strong!

Welcome!

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

fucking sick!!!!

you're doing it right!

cl9_coop

My newest mod has been 2005 RL Calipers---350z Brembo Rotors---Stillen brake pads---FFC RL Caliper Brackets


stock set up

Enkei Rpf1 18x8 +35

I tried on my brother in laws Evo 9 wheels 17x8 +38 and they also cleared just fine.--was taking off the bumper also in this pic





The stock 04 tsx wheels did NOT clear the RL Calipers, which we already had predicted

With this picture, we can tell I might be good using a 5mm spacer if I do choose to keep my OEM wheels for my winter setup. MIGHT have to use a 10mm. we will see later on.

FFC Caliper brackets



Since Sergio (toolman) likes to hack shyt up, he went ahead and cut off two pieces from my shield means the Rotors touched them--this picture doesn't show the lower piece he had to cut off as well

Rotor touching the shield


Tomorrow I have an appointment to get my fenders rolled and I will also be going lower.

Gallic Gun

Really clean. How are the RL Brakes working out for you?

cl9_coop

made a 100 mile round trip today without issues. I love them!

cl9_coop

took my car in to get the fenders rolled today and also went lower


also messed around and tried on some 19x11 Work wheels haha

cl9_coop

haha ya'll are too funny!
my boyy took my car to get an alignment this morning

the results!

cl9_coop

I got my MOMO hub, NRG quick release and a NARDI steering wheel =]

Cl9Driver

Nice Build cant wait to see them works on!

d1sturb3d119

iTrader: (1)

Noice!

CM6

Very nice ride! I love the RPF1's!

cl9_coop

thanks doods! haha work wheels aren't mine and won't be going on lol too big!

rpf1s are a nice touch to my car I like them!

went to install my MOMO hub and Nardi wheel this last weekend and the Hub was the wrong part number. emailed the seller and he apologized the incorrect one, as soon as I get my new hub in I will obviously install. stay tuned!

cl9_coop

Installed my Nardi steering wheel, MOMO hub along with my NRG quick release!
****selling my MOMO hub--Part Number 4929.....buying an NRG short hub for my preference of wanting my wheel a bit further away obviously****

Simba91102

Where does the air bag go?

cl9_coop

in storage with my stock wheel lol

kbh

So do you run with an SRS light on all the time?

ak20eg

nice build! looks like nothing but good parts were used. only way to do it!

cl9_coop

ya I do, but there is a link from another forum I am on that I will use to bypass the SRS light

thank you! might as well do it right the first time so I don't have to come back to anything




****update****
my NRG short hub shipped out today so once that comes in, better pictures of my wheel set up will follow

mau108

I would check with your insurance, but removing a safety equipment is usually a big no no and you could face problems if you were ever to get in an accident. I'd bet the insurance company would not pay out.

cl9_coop

ya it's true--something I looked into. TSX isn't my main DD so
if I ever want to, I can switch back to OEM

cl9_coop

just some random shots


my new Kenwood deck compatible with Pandora on my iPhone love it! and my new s2k shift knob

hanging out at Honda Fest 2014 in Kent WA

stevejojo

Do you notice a difference in stopping power with the RL calipers? I think the stock calipers are one of the biggest downsides to the TSX.

Also, how do you like your ball shifter?

cl9_coop

haven't logged on since last May lol I forgot my passwords and what not

june 2014 scooped these 18x9 +30 and 18x10 +38 Work Emotion XD9 235/40 and 245/40 tires

time for a wash



I'm copy and pasting my update from my other thread from another forum

got my new tires on 235/40 front 245/40 rear. crappy picture


Serge hacked up my RL calipers so I got his blue ones for the meantime


Random from home and California trip




and for my Birthday Serge sent off our 3rd set of RL calipers to get painted a surprise color
Aqua Teal I believe is the color?




Need to have them rebuilt still

finally sold my Enkei RPF1 wheels so I want to finish saving up for my paint job and fixing all the blemishes/dents on my car

cl9_coop

got my skunk2 camber arms in



I'll be ordering my maintenance items for my car next

car got egged December 2014 and messed up my car and both fenders were buckled so a new paint job Feb 2015

took the car in this morning and in return received a 2015 Chrysler 200



my cousin sent me 2 pics so far of the fenders while being prepped for filler

cl9_coop

got my skunk2 camber arms in



I'll be ordering my maintenance items for my car next

car got egged December 2014 and messed up my car and both fenders were buckled so a new paint job Feb 2015

took the car in this morning and in return received a 2015 Chrysler 200



my cousin sent me 2 pics so far of the fenders while being prepped for filler

cl9_coop

before and afte of front fender

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picked up my beauty today

they refinished my headlights too so I was surprised when I seen them





ok--well, it is upsetting to say that within AN HOUR of picking up my car, he was rear ended.

here's the damage. 8am can't come soon enough so I can call the body shop and get it scheduled in. my first show is April 12. I'm pushing for time. I cried like a little bitch. excuse my pretty little potty mouth. but my heart is broken.



car is currently in the shop again as of March 10 2015
no dent though.