If you have a choice........
05-Dec-2006, 01:09 PM
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Paddle shifters are only available on the CSX..and not on any other acura model i believe.
and Jay...you really think getting the lip kit from the dealer. I thought i'll get the genuine ones from ebay and will haul them over to your shop for the rest of the job.
and Jay...you really think getting the lip kit from the dealer. I thought i'll get the genuine ones from ebay and will haul them over to your shop for the rest of the job.
07-Dec-2006, 12:38 AM
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the actual pic of the rims...and the TL kit can be seen on the car on the left. so i guess getting the rims from the dealer is a bad choice cuz of their insane prices...better yet buy online or drive across the border to get the stuff....hhmm...lets see..
07-Dec-2006, 02:53 AM
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Originally posted by sharper
If your looking for luxury go for the TL. If you want performance/exciting drive TSX. I'm actually looking at the RSX and TSX as well. I have seen a TSX with the RSX type S spoiler and it looks amazing.
If your looking for luxury go for the TL. If you want performance/exciting drive TSX. I'm actually looking at the RSX and TSX as well. I have seen a TSX with the RSX type S spoiler and it looks amazing.
Actually....
If your looking for performance / exciting drive, get the TL
and if your going for luxury get the TL
I've driven both cars, the TL boooots for the size, TSX is a great car don't get me wrong but for the ultimate TL its the way to go and again hard to compare both since they are in different ranges
Only difference with those two cars :
1.) Price
2.) The modding options (TSX seems to have more parts vs the TL due to the price range and the market group)
Regarding TSX with RSX Type-S Spoiler if your talking about the high spoiler thats really ugly... but if your talking about the lip spoiler i think its very clean and hot
07-Dec-2006, 09:12 AM
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Salman, me personally don't like the price of dealer-offered wheels, and the look of them - a bit generic and mass produced.
If you can afford dealer wheels, then you can afford these:
Regardless of copies, or out of style, true wheels can never be beaten. 16" or 17", suspension work done, OEM lip kit, and you will be the hottest guy in town.
Salman, he is like, so hot
If you can afford dealer wheels, then you can afford these:
Regardless of copies, or out of style, true wheels can never be beaten. 16" or 17", suspension work done, OEM lip kit, and you will be the hottest guy in town.
Salman, he is like, so hot
07-Dec-2006, 09:42 AM
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I'd go with the auto just because another family member will be driving it to. I had to do the same thing, got an auto EG, not by choice, but it just makes life easier then teaching standard.
Buying parts in the US is alot cheaper, but duty is a killer. its not just the 14% taxes, chinese, japanese and korean parts have another 16-18% I believe it was added, so it works out to 30-32% taxes plus the exchange rate. It adds up.
For items like tires etc, you can just have them installed there, but for items like body kit it may add up, call canada customs to get all prices, taxes, etc up front. But driving there is a hell of alot cheaper then getting it mailed, as UPS will rape you good.
I'd go TL all the way, very nice cars
Buying parts in the US is alot cheaper, but duty is a killer. its not just the 14% taxes, chinese, japanese and korean parts have another 16-18% I believe it was added, so it works out to 30-32% taxes plus the exchange rate. It adds up.
For items like tires etc, you can just have them installed there, but for items like body kit it may add up, call canada customs to get all prices, taxes, etc up front. But driving there is a hell of alot cheaper then getting it mailed, as UPS will rape you good.
I'd go TL all the way, very nice cars
07-Dec-2006, 01:16 PM
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Originally posted by Nova_Dust
Salman, me personally don't like the price of dealer-offered wheels, and the look of them - a bit generic and mass produced.
If you can afford dealer wheels, then you can afford these:
Regardless of copies, or out of style, true wheels can never be beaten. 16" or 17", suspension work done, OEM lip kit, and you will be the hottest guy in town.
Salman, he is like, so hot
Salman, me personally don't like the price of dealer-offered wheels, and the look of them - a bit generic and mass produced.
If you can afford dealer wheels, then you can afford these:
Regardless of copies, or out of style, true wheels can never be beaten. 16" or 17", suspension work done, OEM lip kit, and you will be the hottest guy in town.
Salman, he is like, so hot
on that last comment
Yes but i agreee
Dealer wheels no point everybodies got them... if your going to get a bunch of lips and go Mugen here and there your dealer wheels will look whack anyways
Regarding auto manual,,, i am pretty sure TL's dont' come in 6 speed... only TSX's do, and to compensate for getting auto u get the sport sequential shift... atleast in Rush hour you got a CHOICE to shift or not
07-Dec-2006, 02:13 PM
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Originally posted by xplizitremix
Actually....
If your looking for performance / exciting drive, get the TL
and if your going for luxury get the TL
I've driven both cars, the TL boooots for the size, TSX is a great car don't get me wrong but for the ultimate TL its the way to go and again hard to compare both since they are in different ranges
Only difference with those two cars :
1.) Price
2.) The modding options (TSX seems to have more parts vs the TL due to the price range and the market group)
Regarding TSX with RSX Type-S Spoiler if your talking about the high spoiler thats really ugly... but if your talking about the lip spoiler i think its very clean and hot
Actually....
If your looking for performance / exciting drive, get the TL
and if your going for luxury get the TL
I've driven both cars, the TL boooots for the size, TSX is a great car don't get me wrong but for the ultimate TL its the way to go and again hard to compare both since they are in different ranges
Only difference with those two cars :
1.) Price
2.) The modding options (TSX seems to have more parts vs the TL due to the price range and the market group)
Regarding TSX with RSX Type-S Spoiler if your talking about the high spoiler thats really ugly... but if your talking about the lip spoiler i think its very clean and hot
It really depends on what you want... regardless of what people say, the TL doesn't offer that much more luxury over the TSX...
you get more interior space
bigger engine
LED Taillights... and ummm yeah that's about it...
TSX is WAAY sportier and anyone who disagrees clearly hasn't driven both cars...
I've driven both cars extensively (ex-gf's mom bought a 04 TL thanks to me...
driven it tons...) (i purchased an '06 TSX just this year... drive it every day...)Honestly going from a civic to a TSX the TSx definitely has enough power... it's by no means a slow car.. it might not be as quick as other cars it competes with, but again remember that those cars dont' have as many features for the price as the TSX does... it's definitely plenty quick for me..
Also mod-ability for me was a huge deal... while i'm not going to go as crazy with the TSX as i did with the Civic, there's not many mods you can do to the TL... suspension... rims... Mugen kit...
TSX has FAR SUPERIOR aftermarket support... (mind you if you get an '07 it has TPMS so you'll be limited as to what kind of aftermarket rims you can put on it..)
Also the TL handles like a boat... if you say it doesn't again you haven't driven both back to back.... most TL owners admit this and say they don't mind it cuz they're willing to trade it off for the added power...
At the end of the day do you want more sporty and nimble? or more big boat and fast in a straight line?
As far as deciding between manual / navi why would you have to decide?
If you buy brand new... use the 1,300 you save by purchasing manual to put towards the navi...
6spd/navi are hard to find tho... about 1% of the tsx's are 6MT/NAVI...
A-Spec Package - not worth the money... cuz 1- you can buy it for cheaper from the states or e-bay, and 2-it's really not that good... doesn't lower the car enough IMO, you still have wheel gap... the rims aren't THAT nice.... MAYBE i'd get the kit... that's about it cuz OEM kits are kinda hard to find... altho with a car that's this 'rare' i don't think the dealers will sell out of 'em like they did with the civic oem kits...
my vote is TSX 6MT/NAVI... but then again thats' what i got lol so maybe i'm a bit partial...
if you go with TL i'd say AUTO all the way...
and lastly as far as Navi being a waste, let's be honest.... how is a front lip for your car not a waste? lowering springs? it's all about the perks... i'd rather spend the money on the Navi than an OEM lip kit, atleast i'll get to use the Navi and get some value out of it... that plus there are lots of options once you have that screen in... Nav-TV/DVD converstions, Car Computers etc... and you can't add factory navi after you buy the car, you CAN add the OEM lips after you buy the car..
07-Dec-2006, 02:14 PM
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Originally posted by xplizitremix
Hhahahahahha
on that last comment
Yes but i agreee
Dealer wheels no point everybodies got them... if your going to get a bunch of lips and go Mugen here and there your dealer wheels will look whack anyways
Regarding auto manual,,, i am pretty sure TL's dont' come in 6 speed... only TSX's do, and to compensate for getting auto u get the sport sequential shift... atleast in Rush hour you got a CHOICE to shift or not
Hhahahahahha
on that last comment
Yes but i agreee
Dealer wheels no point everybodies got them... if your going to get a bunch of lips and go Mugen here and there your dealer wheels will look whack anyways
Regarding auto manual,,, i am pretty sure TL's dont' come in 6 speed... only TSX's do, and to compensate for getting auto u get the sport sequential shift... atleast in Rush hour you got a CHOICE to shift or not
07-Dec-2006, 02:20 PM
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and if you really are worried about speed, you can definitely mod a TSX to get some decent times.... Hondata Reflash, I/H/E, Comptech Supercharger... now you're makin some serious power... and have the handling to be able to use it too 
07-Dec-2006, 04:21 PM
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i beat stock tsx
with b20b with i/h/e at the tracks
the car is slow with the body
The tsx is fun to drive but too much lag on the car and its honestly not fast enough... you might as well drive a Type-S
slalom track wise the tsx is better then the Tl obviously but for everyday driving i'd go with the TL
regarding sport sequential he was asking about being considerate to your other half.... obviosuly he'd get manual if it was his own car for fun i was suggesting a alternative / making him feel better that he still has some option of switching gears....
and its not really going from d1,d2,d3 as it doesnt' own ur transmission
if u have to do hondata, reflahs, /i/h/e , competch supercharger why not just be as fast and just buy a TL ?
(of coruse after all that work the tsx should pull faster the nthe TL) but with all the mods you got to think about reliability and losing the value of resell value....
with b20b with i/h/e at the tracks
the car is slow with the body
The tsx is fun to drive but too much lag on the car and its honestly not fast enough... you might as well drive a Type-S
slalom track wise the tsx is better then the Tl obviously but for everyday driving i'd go with the TL
regarding sport sequential he was asking about being considerate to your other half.... obviosuly he'd get manual if it was his own car for fun i was suggesting a alternative / making him feel better that he still has some option of switching gears....
and its not really going from d1,d2,d3 as it doesnt' own ur transmission
if u have to do hondata, reflahs, /i/h/e , competch supercharger why not just be as fast and just buy a TL ?
(of coruse after all that work the tsx should pull faster the nthe TL) but with all the mods you got to think about reliability and losing the value of resell value....
13-Dec-2006, 04:55 PM
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Salman, I'm getting a tsx this month or next month. I would forget the navigation and i would rather have it in the 6 speed because you can get aftermarket navigation that blows away the stock navigation unit for a fraction of the cost.
I would highly recommend getting the lip kit put on after (which is what I am doing) along with the navigation (maybe we can get a good deal together
lol).
The issue is if your wife cannot drive it, then likely you will have to get the automatic. I say you tell her she can have your civic and the murano and you can have the tsx.
PM me, I have a few questions to ask you re: tsx purchase
I would highly recommend getting the lip kit put on after (which is what I am doing) along with the navigation (maybe we can get a good deal together
lol). The issue is if your wife cannot drive it, then likely you will have to get the automatic. I say you tell her she can have your civic and the murano and you can have the tsx.
PM me, I have a few questions to ask you re: tsx purchase
14-Dec-2006, 01:15 AM
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no aesthetic package, but I would like the manual tranny over the navi pkg. however, in the TL I wouldnt' care, I'd take the auto. in the TSX I'd have to have the manual just cuz it's a four cyl engine.
14-Dec-2006, 10:36 AM
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hhmm...thanks for everybody's contribution again. few things that i think i am now clear about...
1. A-Spec Rims - No point in paying $3K for just the rims..unless they come with the car at no extra cost in case i buy a used vehicle.
2. Lip Kit - Yes all the way. I believe its worth paying $2.5K for all four/five pieces painted and installed by the dealer. Not just the fit and finish will be perfect but they come under the vehicle's warranty as well. I might save..say a few hundred dollars by ordering them through the ebay dealer, then getting them painted and then installed...this will take too much time..which i dont have. might as well get it all at once.
3. Suspension - agree with alex on this one. 1" is hardly a drop...i might as well invest in a decent and capable set of coilover kit...which will be around the same price.
And all this is true for either the TSX or the TL.
I will be going for test drives with my wife this week or the coming weekend to see how we both like each of the cars. The auto/man. and the navi. options are still under debate at the moment.
will be updating this thread till i get the damn car...
raj...will PM you later for sure.
1. A-Spec Rims - No point in paying $3K for just the rims..unless they come with the car at no extra cost in case i buy a used vehicle.
2. Lip Kit - Yes all the way. I believe its worth paying $2.5K for all four/five pieces painted and installed by the dealer. Not just the fit and finish will be perfect but they come under the vehicle's warranty as well. I might save..say a few hundred dollars by ordering them through the ebay dealer, then getting them painted and then installed...this will take too much time..which i dont have. might as well get it all at once.
3. Suspension - agree with alex on this one. 1" is hardly a drop...i might as well invest in a decent and capable set of coilover kit...which will be around the same price.
And all this is true for either the TSX or the TL.
I will be going for test drives with my wife this week or the coming weekend to see how we both like each of the cars. The auto/man. and the navi. options are still under debate at the moment.
will be updating this thread till i get the damn car...
raj...will PM you later for sure.
14-Dec-2006, 11:00 AM
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Originally posted by civicnation
Salman, I'm getting a tsx this month or next month. I would forget the navigation and i would rather have it in the 6 speed because you can get aftermarket navigation that blows away the stock navigation unit for a fraction of the cost.
I would highly recommend getting the lip kit put on after (which is what I am doing) along with the navigation (maybe we can get a good deal together lol).
The issue is if your wife cannot drive it, then likely you will have to get the automatic. I say you tell her she can have your civic and the murano and you can have the tsx.
PM me, I have a few questions to ask you re: tsx purchase
Salman, I'm getting a tsx this month or next month. I would forget the navigation and i would rather have it in the 6 speed because you can get aftermarket navigation that blows away the stock navigation unit for a fraction of the cost.
I would highly recommend getting the lip kit put on after (which is what I am doing) along with the navigation (maybe we can get a good deal together
lol). The issue is if your wife cannot drive it, then likely you will have to get the automatic. I say you tell her she can have your civic and the murano and you can have the tsx.
PM me, I have a few questions to ask you re: tsx purchase
you can get aftermarket navigation that 'blows away the stock navigation unit for a fraction of the cost'
why are you talking like you know what you're talking about?
show me a navi that works better than the one in the TSX? 2nd best navi overall as rated by car and driver, the integration into the dash, voice commands and other features... what are you gonna get a tom tom and say that beats it? a garmin and say that's better?
don't talk **** unless you have information to back it up, the TSX navigation is amazing, it's made by alpine and it's fully upgradable... any decent nav system with a screen costs about 2g's... hmm about the same price as the one for the TSX including full integration...
and as far as choosing the 6MT over the nav why wouldy ou have to choose? why not pick both.. use the money you save by purchasing the MT and put it towards the nav...
lip kit put on after, depends, cuz really you ain't gettin no deals on lip kits unless you drive to the states... if you're financing it you might as well get it right off the bat, or just wait and order the euro R kit (costs about the same as getting the kit from your dealer here in canada, just takes longer to ship) and it's way more unique...
