2005 6spd CL9 SSM Acura TSX - K24A2
I wanted this car to look and perform like a TSX Type S (if that model came to the US) so I went to the drawing board. Some would say, why don’t you just go with JDM Accord Euro R scheme? No I wanted to be unique. Even though the car is a Honda, something about a big " H “and” Euro R " does not appeal to me.
First the vehicle had to have a factory performance look and not too modified or overdone. This car already has so much potential and has an excellent design that’s why since its production it has made the Car & Driver "10 Best Cars" list. I also paid close attention to the weight of the vehicle. In areas where weight was added in other areas weight was reduced to create a balance. Also being a 05 model (06 weighs 22 lbs more due to added electronics.), manual transmission and minus navigation add to weight savings.
My vehicle weight:
3265 (1/4 tank of gas w/driver /stock wheels/no spare)
3085 (1/4 tank of gas-no driver/ stock wheels/no spare)
Factory vehicle weight:
With Nav: Manual 3246 lbs / Automatic 3334 lbs
W/O Nav: Manual 3235 lbs / Automatic 3323 lbs
I started by upgrading the weak areas: Suspension, Braking and Tires.
Wheels/ Brakes /Suspension
Excel 19x8 DL- 46 rims
BFG KDW g-force 235/35/19 tires
Progress rear sway bar
Tein S-Tech suspension
Brembo cross-drilled rotors
Hawk brake pads
F Ventilated, 11.8 in (300 mm) diameter
R Solid 10.2 in (260 mm) diameter
Engine-Performance
JDM K24A2 Engine Swap (2007)
Mugen oil cap
Apexi coolant cap
JDM dipstick (black handle)
Red powdercoated valve cover
Mugen Carbon fiber coil pack cover
DC Sports 4-2-1 headers
Comptech short shifter
Engine torque damper
Hondata K100
Toda lightweight flywheel
Clutchmasters FX400 racing clutch
Civic Si/RSX 1st-3rd gear swap
Magnaflow 2.5 Catback Exhaust
K&N filter and cold-air duct
Polished aluminum intake hardpipe
PR2 Throttle body spacer
Thermal Intake Gaskets
Audio
Xtreme 300 watt amplifier
Boss tweeters
Orion 10” sub box
Sony door speakers
Appearance
Billet racing pedals
LED interior light upgrade
35% Window tint
JDM Type R shift knob
M5 trunk lip spoiler
JDM front lip spoiler
Carbon fiber window pillars
Black Pearl painted roof
