Acura: TSX news **Wagon Announced for North America (page 57)**

[98AccordEx]

RD-X ????????? Could possibly be mistaking the information previously posted for the upcoming RD-X. That was reported by Justin as having 200hp engine and 50hp battery for a hybrid-combo 250hp. Also he revealed it would have the 6sp clutchles manual. Hopefully the same technology is relevent for both a AWD TSX and the RD-X???

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[dom]

http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/show...ight=Turbo+AWD

http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/show...ight=Turbo+AWD

http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/show...ight=Turbo+AWD


Old, old news.

[dabuda]

hopefully it'll come out soon...

[Dan Martin]

Nice one domn!

I'll add this:

[Professor Gascan]

I doubt it'll ever come true, but has Justin ever had anything to say about this other than there was an AWD Accord in the US for testing?

[ghost]

TSX with AWD? it seems to be a worthy compitition for the new subaru Legacy......i would think the price might be similar too :p...very interesting

[JRock]

Originally posted by Dan Martin
Nice one domn!

I'll add this:

That would be more effective if it said "Population - YOU".

[charliemike]

Originally posted by VeeralS05
I WANT TO GET THOSE TSX A-SPEC RIMS AND PUT THEM ON MY CL...GIVE IT A NICE CUSTOM LOOK YET WITH A FLAVOR OR STOCK...I'LL TAKE THE BRAKES TOO

Caps = yelling

[titan]

That's a hot car.

[bigman]

That is just the optional body kit from japan. It is the full front bumper, side skirts and rear from the japan euro R

[1SICKLEX]

That has got to have the biggest dual exhausts in the history of a normally aspirated 4-cylinder car. Looks ridiculous.

Kit looks nice.

[chungkopi]

ain't nothing wrong with exhausts IMO and kit looks very good.

[AcuraFan]

Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
That has got to have the biggest dual exhausts in the history of a normally aspirated 4-cylinder car. Looks ridiculous.

[ferizzo]

Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
That has got to have the biggest dual exhausts in the history of a normally aspirated 4-cylinder car. Looks ridiculous.

Kit looks nice.

DAMN, I was just about to rip into you until I read "normally aspirated 4-cylinder car"! I was gonna mention the IS and some other car (can't think of it but I think it was boosted). I will say that the IS one is pretty big for a slow ass 6 cyclinder.

[kansaiwalker1]

Where is the beef?

[soopa]

yeh rizz... and the TSX's 200HP is pretty compareable to the IS and that waste of a 6.

[SilverCL225hp]

So Honda is trying to charge another $4k for these upgrades? How much profit Honda is going to make on this? $3k? Come on, if it adds another 40hp and 20lb-ft of torque, it is okay. But just the look and suspension? Not worth it.

[provench]

http://hondanews.com/CatID3000?mid=2...42339&mime=asc



TSX A-SPEC Package Now Available
Fact Sheet

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TSX_A-Spec.doc 27k

Torrance, Calif. 07/27/2004 -- The TSX A-SPEC package is the latest high-performance accessory offering from Acura and features a variety of components designed specifically for the TSX. The Acura A-SPEC package for the TSX is priced at $4,330 plus dealer installation and, like all A-SPEC kits, is covered under a full factory warranty. Additionally, the suspension kit can be purchased separately for $800. The TSX A-SPEC kit includes:

* High performance shocks and springs
* Lightweight 17-inch alloy wheels
* High performance Yokohama P215/50R17 93V tires
* Aero kit featuring:
o Air dam
o Chin spoiler
o Side skirts
o Choice of deck lid or rear wing spoiler
* A- SPEC badging

"The TSX A-SPEC package builds on the success of the TL A-SPEC accessory package released last year and further strengthens Acura's performance accessory program," said Acura's manager of accessory marketing, Stony Furutani. "The A-SPEC kit enhances the TSX's already sporty performance by adding components like high performance tires and track-tuned shocks and springs."

Acura A- SPEC is a complete dealer installed accessory package that addresses the demands of performance enthusiasts by providing enhanced handling, aggressive looks, quality and durability, while maintaining the legendary Acura driving experience.

Additional Acura information and downloadable high-resolution images are available at www.acuranews.com.

[provench]

Ok - so who's gonna get one? $4330 says ... not many of us ... come on Acura

Maybe my Acura dealer connection can get it at a steal, but $3K tops is what I might pay - you guys?

P.S. Where's our Brembo upgrade?

[sauceman]

All show, no go. Well... almost. The rims oughta be an improvement, as well as the shocks, but they still don't make a too great package. :thumbsdn:

[provench]

Supposedly the wheels are 22 lbs (something about impact standards) ... so again ... all show (and safety ) and no go

[danny1010]

so, does this mean that there will be an OEM deck lid spoiler available?

[gavriil]

Acura A-Specs Out TSX - - Source: The Car Connection


Acura's new A-Spec package for the TSX sport sedan will retail for $4330 plus installation charges, the brand announced on Wednesday. The A-Spec hardware, like that on the RSX sport coupe, include appearance and handling upgrades for the luxury Honda brand vehicle. The TSX A-Spec package adds high performance shocks and springs, 17-inch alloy wheels,Yokohama P215/50R17 93V tires, an aero kit with spoilers and skirts, and a choice of a decklid or a rear-wing spoiler. Tuned shocks are an additional $800. A-Spec parts also stay within the Acura warranty of four years or 50,000 miles.

[xizor]

Originally Posted by danny1010

so, does this mean that there will be an OEM deck lid spoiler available?

good question, one of the prototype acura show TSXs had a deck lid. if its priced right, that'd be a nice alternative to painting the m3 lip spoiler

[accsuperstar]

deck lid!

[Crazy Acura]

What. A. Bargain.

[RyTyGuy]

Can you just purchase specific parts of the kit. I hear alot of the TL owners are able to purchase just the suspension, brakes, wheels, with out the exterior features. Any word if Acura is letting people do this with the TSX? Also, no steering wheel? TL comes with a special TL with blue stitching

[jlukja]

Another article talking about the same thing: http://www.thecarconnection.com/inde...&sid=173&n=156

[bob shiftright]

Originally Posted by provench

Ok - so who's gonna get one? $4330 says ... not many of us ... come on Acura

"$4,330 plus dealer installation"

[provench]

Yeah - this is over the top ... I mean the CL/TL vs. TL/TL-S pricing wasn't that differnt (but I guess you still had to pay extra for the body kit, etc.).

[LannyM]

Hmmm..... This shows tires as being part of the package. It was reported a couple of weeks ago that tires were not going to be part of the package; mainly I suppose because the stock rubber will fit the new rims, so this would help keep the price down.

They probably changed their minds because the A-Spec package needs to have performance tires, and the stock tires clearly do not qualify.

As a side note, if you go to tirerack.com and punch in the TSX, and then list stock size tires that will fit, only the OEM tire comes up in the list. There's a note about the car needing to have an XL load rating. I called them up and asked about this, and they claim that for liability reasons, that can't sell other tires for the TSX. While I find this hard to beleive, that's what the guy said. I wonder if the fact that Acura is now shipping the Yokkie ES100s that the Tire Rack will sell these too?

[LannyM]

As far as pricing goes, you can buy the kit on eBay for around $3200; I would think most dealers would be glad to meet this price if you showed them the ad.

I think $3200 is a more than fair price for this package. All of the reviews I have read about the A-Spec/HFP suspension has been great, and they are backed by the factory. If you were to buy aftermarket struts/springs, you'd be looking at a minimum of $800, and they'd be some off the shelf fitment-certainly not a unit that was designed/tested for the TSX. Wheels/tires you're looking at an easy $1400 for something decent, and another $1000 for a body kit. I would much rather have a factory painted kit, and wheels that are the correct size/offset/hub size.

I'm glad they've been breaking the sets though, because in this case, I want the struts/springs, but I'm going with the Euro body kit (still OEM!) and I dont feel the need to change the rims. I do need better tires though. Wish they had the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S in our size....

Just my $0.02

[bigwilliestyle]

Actually, what about the shocks/springs you can buy separately? Or they worth it? Or is aftermarket better?

[bigwilliestyle]

How do the shocks/springs differ from stock and aftermarket?

[LannyM]

How do the shocks/springs differ from stock and aftermarket?

A-Spec struts/springs can be purchased on eBay for around $600.00. They come fully assembled and ready to bolt onto the car. They lower the car about 1", and are about 10% firmer than stock. The ride quality will still be like your factory ride. The rears will push the outer limits of camber; I've seen -1.9, which is past spec of -1.5. In my opinion, this will not cause a problem, but if it bothers you than simply add a camber kit. The best thing about this kit is that it's designed for the car, and the strut is designed for the spring.

If you add just aftermarket springs, you risk blowing out the OEM struts, which are not designed to be run constantly at 1" or more of compression. Adding Konis will solve that problem, but now you're well over $600.00; more like $800 probably, and the setup still isn't custom tuned to the TSX. You'll also have to disassemble your factory struts to get the neccesary parts to build your combo-bearings/perches etc...This setup will also remove any semblance of ride quality, although many people are looking for that "race-car" ride, and if that's you, hey, that's cool too!

[STL]

Originally Posted by LannyM

I'm going with the Euro body kit (still OEM!)

How do you get that here in the USA?

[accsuperstar]

Originally Posted by STL

How do you get that here in the USA?

www.boomplustoys.net
www.polepositionproducts.com

[gavriil]

I dont understand why would Honda think this will sell well. We enthusasts must be living in a different world than the average Acura buyer or something... I dont know what else to think.

[marakbai]

is deck lid the same thing as a lip spoiler?
I just called Acura about the A-Spec package and the parts guy said "uh, what's an A-Spec?"

Go figure

[bigwilliestyle]

Originally Posted by LannyM

A-Spec struts/springs can be purchased on eBay for around $600.00. They come fully assembled and ready to bolt onto the car. They lower the car about 1", and are about 10% firmer than stock. The ride quality will still be like your factory ride. The rears will push the outer limits of camber; I've seen -1.9, which is past spec of -1.5. In my opinion, this will not cause a problem, but if it bothers you than simply add a camber kit. The best thing about this kit is that it's designed for the car, and the strut is designed for the spring.

How come if it changes the camber, Acura by default doesn't offer a kit to compensate? I guess it doesn't matter under warranty, and they must believe that it's not a problem. For $600, this seems pretty good, especially if you can purchase it at the time you get the car. Most cars look a lot better IMO lowered an inch.