Tekn0mage's Quick Review of Hondata for M/T TSX

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OC12

Discussion Starter · Apr 11, 2005 (Edited by Moderator)

Just wanted to let you guys know... the TSX reflash is by far one of the best mods you can possibly do. If you are curious in ANY way: JUST DO IT.

Beware however: Your car will be faster, meaner and pull harder than you were previously used to. Your girlfriend/spouse may not like that.

The biggest gain has to be between 3-6k rpm's. This is all useable for every day driving. When you step on your gas, you're going to feel the extra pull, no doubt about it. While Hondata is tuned for an Intake and Headers, you can certainly have the mod without. I have no aftermarket header, but am still enjoying the benefits of Hondata.

Bang for buck, Hondata is the BEST performance mod.

See my dyno:

Blue line: Hondata + Comptech Exhaust
Red line: Hondata + Injen CAI + Comptech Exhaust

Car: 2005 TSX 6MT - 1,980 miles

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Benz

· #21 · Apr 17, 2005

true true true.......dat's what I mean

when you have CAI and reflash.....you WOULD wanna drive harder,.....always above 3500 rpm?? HAHHAHAHAHHA! :laugh:

chyllintsx

· #22 · Apr 17, 2005

if i had hondata... i would be redline most of my shyt... especially i jes got back from a formula D drift race.... oh man i wish the tsx was rwd lol

is hondata 'legal' with honda/acura.... as for the warrenty?...would it void it?

Andynolife

· #23 · Apr 17, 2005

a ECU modification will void ur warrenty .. however .. if u dont tell the dealer and they cannot prove that the issue is relatived to the ECU .. ~ u should be fine .. ~

Benz

· #24 · Apr 17, 2005

can't they check that you did it tho?? when you bring ur vehicle in?

Andynolife

· #25 · Apr 17, 2005

nope .. ~ not if the problem is really serious .. ~
well .. ~ it depends how bad u mess up with the car lor

HondaMan

· #26 · Apr 17, 2005 (Edited)

Magnuson Moss Warranty Act

Here again refer to the warranty act...it will not void your warranty unless it is proven to be the cause of the failure/damage to your ride. Of course this act pertains to folks in the USA. I'm not sure if Canada has something similar to it or not.

For more go here:
http://www.carnutgarage.com/warranty/Warranty_4.html
http://www.carnutgarage.com/warranty/Warranty_2.html

chyllintsx

· #27 · Apr 17, 2005

oic thats good to know thanx guys

amadeus303

· #28 · Apr 19, 2005

HondaMan said:
Here again refer to the warranty act...it will not void your warranty unless it is proven to be the cause of the failure/damage to your ride. Of course this act pertains to folks in the USA. I'm not sure if Canada has something similar to it or not.

For more go here:
http://www.carnutgarage.com/warranty/Warranty_4.html
http://www.carnutgarage.com/warranty/Warranty_2.html

This is true in theory, but in practice, it's pretty difficult to get by on... One of my good friends tried to invoke this act when he had some transmission issues, and brought it to the dealer under warranty. He had a CAI installed on his ride, and while most of us know that the CAI couldn't be the cause of a faulty transmission, the dealership didn't care. They wouldn't fix the car under warranty, and when he tried to contact the manufacturer, all he got was a runaround. Now... if he ever pursued this matter legally (which he didn't), he would probably win. However, in the meantime, he would have to fix his car and pay out of pocket... and then file a claim with the manufacturer for reimbursement. If they refused (which they probably would), he could then take legal action to recover the expenses. Of course, that will cost him legal fees and such, in addition to proving that the modification did not cause the damage/failure... so in the end, the net result would likely be nill. If you have any serious concerns about the effects of a mod on your warranty, I suggest you don't do it. You *could* bring your car back to stock before bringing it in for a repair/service under warranty, but I won't get into the "moral" issues of that! :donno:

As for me, the issue of the warranty doesn't concern me greatly... I keep my modding on the light side... and while I'm a spirited driver, I don't run my car into the ground.

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FASTSX

· #29 · Apr 20, 2005

HondaMan said:
Damn, nice car for teenagers! Much better than the 89 Civic Si I had back in the day. Well, 93 is $2.29 a gallon here now. It was nearly $30 to fill up yesterday.

BTW, nice gains!

ha ha. I wish i could see that price for 91. Man! i just paid $40+ dollars to fill my tank. too much!!!

chyllintsx

· #30 · Apr 20, 2005

amadeus303 said:
This is true in theory, but in practice, it's pretty difficult to get by on... One of my good friends tried to invoke this act when he had some transmission issues, and brought it to the dealer under warranty. He had a CAI installed on his ride, and while most of us know that the CAI couldn't be the cause of a faulty transmission, the dealership didn't care. They wouldn't fix the car under warranty, and when he tried to contact the manufacturer, all he got was a runaround. Now... if he ever pursued this matter legally (which he didn't), he would probably win. However, in the meantime, he would have to fix his car and pay out of pocket... and then file a claim with the manufacturer for reimbursement. If they refused (which they probably would), he could then take legal action to recover the expenses. Of course, that will cost him legal fees and such, in addition to proving that the modification did not cause the damage/failure... so in the end, the net result would likely be nill. If you have any serious concerns about the effects of a mod on your warranty, I suggest you don't do it. You *could* bring your car back to stock before bringing it in for a repair/service under warranty, but I won't get into the "moral" issues of that! :donno:

As for me, the issue of the warranty doesn't concern me greatly... I keep my modding on the light side... and while I'm a spirited driver, I don't run my car into the ground.

damn man thats rough, yes when i went to get an oil change, i asked the dealership what kinda mods they tolerate with voiding warrenty, they gave me a dirty look sayin, "anything not american honda will void" so i asked a more professional dude at the parts detartment, he game me the same garbage with...if the part doesnt effect the faulty on the car, then ur good, but still im concerned with what the other fruit said

MemphisRheins

· #31 · Apr 20, 2005

The Place back in NY gave me dirty looks because of my modifications, however the place Here in PA didnt care what so ever, Guess it depends on the dealership

chyllintsx

· #32 · Apr 20, 2005

hmm i thought ur from NY, u go all the way to PA to the dealer?

MemphisRheins

· #33 · Apr 20, 2005

Im from Long Island, I go to college down in PA, prob gonna transfer back up to NY after next semester, Wanna go to Cooper Union (lol good Luck there) or something simular for Architecture, Would be nice to live in the City for a while, though the TSX would have to stay back home

Mayuga

· #34 · Mar 16, 2009

:tear: cant wait till April 3rd -_-

sinfultsx

· #35 · Mar 25, 2009

Mayuga said:
:tear: cant wait till April 3rd -_-

i thought i was the only one looking at reflash threads

Schmitzm1

· #36 · Mar 25, 2009

chyllintsx said:
damn man.... owning a TSX is so much money, the fresh parts r really expensive, and im only 19 !!!!

::werd::

19 year olds rep it!

cant wait for the flash. 9 days homie!

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