Love the way the MT sounds. Reminds me of our long-ago Integra - the first Acura we ever purchased.

 

Looking forward to picking up a 6 speed this week.

 

Ok mine sounds nothing like that. There must be a mechanical issue going on. I have absolutely no idea what it could be. Mine is a lot noisier and not in a good way.

 

On the car. Maybe a bad set of synchros?

 

^i don't know, it could be...but I have a feeling the dealer is just going to look the other way and say driver error. I fee like it happens when the car is really hot.

 

After a long and exciting day, I am a proud and excited owner of a polished metal metallic 2.4 mt 6 speed ILX.

Woke up in the morning and decided to go check out a dealer not to far from me (saw on their site they had in stock the color I most liked) to test drive the car one more time and check out if they can get within the $ range I was aiming for.

Arrived at the dealer, car (polished metallic) was actually still in transit (on truck) which then arrived shortly thereafter I did.

Cut to the chase, VERY satisfied with the deal I negotiated and received. They prepped it and off I went.

I've owned the car for a few hours thus far but let me tell you, this thing is SWEET.

For all the "boy racers" out there, this car may not be for you. The car is classy, elegant, simple, efficient......fun.

 

Congrats! LOL if you keep writing things like that, you're going to convince me that cars are a personal choice....

 

Ya get that checked asap. Check all you fluids too as a precaution.

 

Just went out for another cruise in my 6 speed. Slowly getting used to it and liking it more and more. Coming from an Explorer I temporarily drove so its a completely different ride/suspension I'm getting use to.

 

^Congrats and enjoy the ILX!

 

Did you pay for your ILX or is it being subsidized by Acura?

 

There's more engine/exhaust sound than I "expected" with this car but it's not gotten to the point that I detracts from the driving experience on mine.
Congratulations! Can't wait to see some pics!
Subsidized. I'm coming from a car that's 19 model years older so the ILX is a welcome upgrade. More details about my car (and my ownership of it) in my "New Owner" thread on here.

 

Congrats to you for keeping the Legend legendary. And kudos to Acura for punching out of its corporate bubble once in a while to support and acknowledge an individual owner.

 

Tyson or anyone with a 6-speed, what is the "break-in period" for the car, if there is one? Thanks.

 

I totally agree. I think that's what Acura loved about my story is that I don't even remotely work for them yet I have an obsessive loyalty and commitment to the brand. I know I'm not alone in that regard. There are plenty of people here on Acurazine who are every bit as "into" Acura as I am, so it's my hope that headquarters will continue to recognize that.
I had the same question when I picked up my car, and I asked my service advisor who told me to take it easy for the first 1,000 miles (vary the speed, no redlines, go easy on it overall). That's what I did.

Also: Contrary to what I was used to on my Legend, they don't do "next due" oil changes by mileage. They tell you to go off the maintenance display percentage in the instrument cluster. When I was at 4,900 miles the display still said 60% but I had the oil changed anyway! Then when it was at 9,900 I had it changed again. I want to take good care of this engine so it'll last 500,000 just like my Legend did. Regardless of whether the computer says the oil is still good to 7,500 or 8,000 or whatever, I'm going to do my changes every 5.

 

I just noticed a slight rattling noise today going over uneven surfaces. Can't seem to pinpoint exactly where it's coming from. Sounds like something is loose. Tyson or anyone else experience this?

 

Today, I happen to notice the "popping'/rattling noise on my car as well. Can't seem to pinpoint exactly where it is coming from but its appears passenger side suspension.

What bolt was loose on yours?

 

Sorry, haven't heard anything like that on mine. Take it back and get them to look at it.

 

How does your front suspension sound when you go over small uneven surfaces? Like loose (clack clack) type noise or ?

 

does anyone feel like its sort of tough to get that perfect seating position in this car....also feel like my hand is really far away from the shifter...it's not bad, but it's not perfect.

 

Yeah it took me a couple of days to get it rite. Still slightly adjusting till i find that sweet spot.

 

Let me know what your mechanic says if you take it in. Mine was never fixed properly. After tightening a loose bolt on the undercarriage, it doesn't do it as often but it is still there.

 

I'm 6'5", at the very limits of height that this car will support. I have to have my seat-back propped up in what Delta would consider a full upright and locked position in order for me to comfortably grab the wheel (ability to drape my wrist over the top of the wheel is my benchmark for proper distance). With the seat all the way back and lowered my hair slightly brushes the top of the car which is an acceptable compromise for me. No problems with shifter distance and my knees dont bump against the wheel when I shift. I have different seating requirements since I'm tall I guess. If it fits, it ships!

 

Will do. Was that the cause of it or was it just an assumption that it may be coming from that bolt?

Also, when you go over small to medium sized uneven surfaces, what type of sound are you getting from your front suspension? Im getting like a soft pop pop type noise? That normal due to the car being so lite or?

 

No sounds at all. But funny you say that, my old civic is doing that which prompted me to want a new car. Gonna go ahead and say that ain't normal.

 

Granted I've only done a 20 minute test drive, but at 6'0" I was able to get a really comfortable seating position pretty quickly. Seat all the way down, slid just far enough forward to get the clutch to the floor & I was good. Had enough back seat room that way that I could sit back there comfortably, too.

 

Pardon my question, but was that you that said there was smoke coming out of your engine bay for some reason?

 

^haha, indeed it was, however the events occurred independently of one another

 

Thats exactly what I hear. The bolt was actually loose but didn't completely fix the problem.

 

I went to the dealer today to let them know about the suspension noise and made an appointment for this Thursday to have it checked/part replaced.

On my drive home from the dealer, I stopped by at my friends shop and he put it up on the lift. He did not see any "loose bolts". I then went on a test drive with him to point out the noise and he thinks it may be a faulty bushing/link making the rattling noise.

I guess I will find out on Thursday.

 

any word?

 

I will be going in early this coming week. Figured i wait till my plates come in. Two birds one stone since the dealer is not the nearest to my home.

Will keep you posted.

 

Finally brought the car in today to have the suspension looked at. I will let you know what the outcome was.

I also opted to have the rear deck-lid spoiler installed

 

^your car is famous, btw...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-Acura-I...5f5d02&vxp=mtr

 

Great choice on the deck-lid. Love mine that much more after I got it.

 

Waiting to pick the car up. Have a 12 RDX loaner. Can't wait to row my own gears again Got a decent price with install on it which makes it sweeter. I would have gotten it either way, even if I had to pay the 500+ with install

 

I've had my 6MT for about 3 weeks. I've driven a little over 1000 miles. I'm very pleased. The 2.4 is the smoothest 4 cylinder engine I've ever owned, and I've had many Hondas over the years - including a delSol VTEC (1.6L producing 160 HP).

My previous car was a Mazdaspeed3. The change to the ILX is like going from a crude muscle car to a refined sports car. The Mazda had plenty of grunt between 3000-5000 rpm, but that's about it, not to mention the black smoke pouring out on full throttle and the soot on the exhaust pipes.

The ILX revs smoothly throughout the entire range. Above 5k, its a screamer. Also, the Acura stick is silky compared to the MS3. Yes, the Mazda is faster from a brute force perspective, but I prefer the refinement of the ILX. Plus, the interior design, fit and finish are in a different class than the Mazda.