Been a constant lurker in this forum. Actually had a very low mileage 05 TSX 6spd (106,000km/ 65k miles) that I sold about a month ago, someone offered me such a good price I couldn't refuse to sell it.I was just randomly searching what other TSX's were on sale here in Calgary and this one popped right up, didn't even hesitate to call and make the purchase. 2006 TSX A-spec Non-Navi White w/ 168,000km (101k miles).
This will be a slow build, I have accumulated a lot of parts that didn't get installed on my 05 TSX (Thankfully). I will be installing these parts during when Spring comes along here in Canada. Here is how the 06 sits as of right now, she's a thing of beauty and one thing I have to say the minor tech differences and better cams do make this year (06-08) a lot better than the 04-05.
My new (to me) 2006 White Acura A-Spec 6spd, currently on its winter rims & tires:
3 Stage Polish and Coating. Decontaminated the whole car with Iron X - Stripped it off of all Waxes and Sealants - Clay - Compound - Polish - 2 Coats of Klasse Sealant Glaze (12hr cure) - 1 Coat of Meguiars Ultimate Wax.
Drove it around with the previous mods for the whole year in 2018. General maintenance are always up to date (Oil Changes, Brake Pads, etc) so I wont include that into this thread. Just more of updates on parts.
Suspension
Tein Flex Z Coilovers all around
Skunk2 Front UCA
Alutec Front Upper Strut Bar
Ingalls Rear Camber Kit
Ingalls Toe Arm Kit
SPC Rear UCA
H&R Rear Sway Bar 21mm Hard Setting w/ New Rear Stabilizer links
I wasn't ever planning on doing a BBK but knowing that the Brembo Hyundai Genesis Calipers fit directly on the TSX without brackets made me consider it. With this fillowing setup it is NECESSARY that you have BBK friendly rims. The Enkei Nt03 +40 will require you to use min 1" Spacer, I will be experimenting with the same rim but with a +27 offset rim that a buddy of mine is letting fit. It might help reduce spacer size by 1/2"
Fastbrakes Centering Hub Rings (Not necessary according to some people who have used the same setup)
1" Front Spacers to clear Enkei Nt03+ 40 Rims
OEM Brake Fluid Flush
REVIEW: I didn't think it would make much of a difference especially from the reviews Ive gotten from people who have the TL-S or RL BBK's. I did not notice softer pedals or any issues. I took it to a 7 hour mountain drive to test out suspension and brakes, the following weekend. I had no issues at all with brake pedal feel or vibrations. I know for a fact that these are the best modification I have done so far OEM sucks compared to these ive always had an issue with warping specially at a full car load or constant hard braking. I was also able to use it to its full extent when a deer jumped out on the road on my way to work! VERDICT: 100% Worth it
My GF wasn't too happy that I was loading up the CC like nothing, but I'm already balls deep into it so might as well keep it going. "Better to ask for forgiveness than for permission"
Power Related Modifications:
Sergebo Reflash
Muffler Replacement w/ 2x Magnaflow Mufflers 14829 (Will be getting a full exhaust next year, I just wanted extra sound without the riceness)
Sergebo Reflash REVIEW: Heard great things about Sergebo's Reflash and Headers (Which I will be ordering next spring) and the added benefits of going through him than the Hondata Reflash. Everything is basically the same to the Hondata but you don't have to send in your key, ECU etc.. Also he did something on the o2 sensor so when I decide to go HFC or Test pipe I wont be getting any codes. Initial thoughts, car feels much better and smoother. V-tech doesn't kick as hard as it did in the 6k range, you barely feel/hear it when it engages. It is much more responsive. MPG seems like it got better, I get about 7.1 L/100km or 33mpg on a 4hr trip averaging about 120-130 km/h VERDICT: For the price and convenience of no downtime TWO BIG THUMBS UP
Extra & Misc Modifications:
K-Tuned Billet Aluminum Shifter
Infamous Mind Weighted Countersunk Limited Shifter
So I've had this car about 2+ years now, started off slow but really caught up this year. I dont really need a car that is fast but just quick and looks good. I have big plans for this girl (SC ) for 2020, but right now since she is approaching 190,xxx km I will be concentrating on a BIG Maintenance before or after Winter. Im super A-nal about maintenance and usually do everything at once instead of "waiting till something breaks". I love how reliable this car is, the looks it gets and the confusion when I say its a 2006 car.
Maintenance List (Regularly Updated As I Go)
Oil Change every 7000km w/ Mobil 1 & OEM Filter
Cabin Air Filter
190,xxx km Big Maintenance To Do List: ALL OEM Parts
Valve Adjustment
Valve Cover Gasket & Seals
Spark Plugs
Timing Chain Tensioner
Auto Tensioner
VTC Actuator
Serpentine Belt & Drive Belt
PCV Valve
Brake - Coolant - Power Steering - MT Fluid Flush
New Injen Filter & Buy Hydroshield
Clean Throttlebody
Small Rack and Pinion Leak
Right Fog Light Lens Crack (Replace)
If ANYONE has anything I should ADD to this list, please, PLEASE let me know, Id rather tackle everything at once than do it separately. I don't drive this in the winter anyways.
Thanks! Winter is about to start here so it will be stored till Spring. Maintenance Items first since I hit 190k and Parts accumulation over the winter
Hey guys,
I figured I'd start documenting my progress on the TSX before I get too deep in this project. This TSX is my daily driver. A little background on myself since I don't post in here much - I'm 37 and have been a pretty serious Honda enthusiast since the late 90s. I've owned and...
Hi guys, been meaning to make a thread for awhile now.
My name is Elliot and this is my TSX.
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2008 Acura TSX with Navigation
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