just bought a white 08 tsx and im not sure if i can reflash it but i really want too
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Best price i have found on flashpro was from jotech performance in orlando florida.
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Either your post is not technically accurate or you don't understand what "Reflash" and flashing your ECU really means...
You can absolutely get the Hondata "Reflash" from any Hondata in the US for a 2007-08 TSX ECU from a local Hondata dealer.
Flashpro Dealer reflash
The Hondata website is confusing as it should say 2007-08 TSX ECU rather than just 2007-08 TSX, since the 2007-08 TSX ECU swaps so easily into the 2004-06 TSX.
The question then becomes is it worth just getting the standard Hondata Reflash which you are then stuck with, not able to customize, remove or do anything with it without a Hondata dealer or should you buy the full Hondata FlashPro which comes with the Hondata "Reflash" which you can load yourself.
IMO, if you already have a 2007-08 TSX ECU in your TSX, the logical choice is to buy the full FlashPro programmer for $695 rather just getting it reflashed for $350.
I also recommend that everyone read the Hondata website top to bottom before purchasing anything.
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I guess I should have been more specific... I was referring to the 04-06 hondata reflash for $295. The OP seems to be referring to that one as well so that's why I said it won't work for 07-08 ecus.
Does the 07-08 reflash offer the same gains as the 04-06? Doesn't seem to be very clear on the hondata site. Either way, it makes more sense to go with flash pro if the OP already has a 07-08.
Does the 07-08 reflash offer the same gains as the 04-06? Doesn't seem to be very clear on the hondata site. Either way, it makes more sense to go with flash pro if the OP already has a 07-08.
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No worries, the Hondata terminology is very confusing since there are now so many TSX ECU flashing options.
Having all these options for the TSX is fantastic though.
I strongly believe that the 2007-08 TSX Hondata standard "Reflash" is identical to the 2006 TSX Hondata "Reflash".
The 2006-08 TSX engine is identical. Only the ECU is different.
For anyone considering the 2007-08 standard Hondata "Reflash", they should just refer to the 2006 TSX Hondata "Reflash" on the Hondata website.
Reflash - 2006 TSX
I keep putting the Hondata "Reflash" in quotes to avoid confusion and to differentiate the Hondata standard "Reflash" from the verb reflash which can refer to FlashPro, any OBDII programmer, reflashing the bios in your laptop, cell phone, etc...
I hope this info is helpful...
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I'm not sure what you are referring to.
My intent was not to be rude. I certainly do not know everything!
I was just trying to be technically accurate.
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Is it a good idea to consider a flash pro prior to starting to add bolt ons? I too recently purchased an 08 and have so far only added a CT intake and am trying to decide on the best route to go in what to go with next.
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You can't go wrong with Engine Management, but I wouldn't bother with the 295 "reflash" option. For 700 bucks you can control and customize so much. My car is the same year as yours but flashpro wasn't available when I first got it so I did an icebox and TB spacer
and upgraded the suspension and added a short shifter and some bushings. Flashpro is next for me, and will probably be the last thing I do now that I have an aspec front and rear lip my car is pretty much set. (Well I'm sure I will buy new wheels next summer but that doesn't count, always need new shoes.....)
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