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Offline Arthur Dent

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Re: 2004 Acura TSX
« Reply #40 on: September 07, 2017, 09:49:09 am »
Cleaned the room a bit this morning. The deflector left a bit of a mark but not too bad. Still better off than on.

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Re: 2004 Acura TSX
« Reply #41 on: September 07, 2017, 10:12:44 am »
Deflector off is definitely the right choice.
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Re: 2004 Acura TSX
« Reply #42 on: September 07, 2017, 10:22:07 am »
Sure doesn't look or feel 13 years old. Probably helps that some of the Acuras that followed were a little harder on the eyes. My mother had this one since 2005 or 2006 and has always serviced it at the dealer. Always parked in the garage since then too.

Congrats Arthur! As a former 2004 TSX 6-speed owner myself, i can corroborate it is a fantastic car  :) Here's to many happy miles!

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Re: 2004 Acura TSX
« Reply #43 on: September 07, 2017, 10:39:32 am »
Looks so much cleaner without the visor.  I wonder why it was put on in the first place?  Does it not have a built-in one that pops out when the sunroof is opened?

I see these a lot - and the even more perplexing rain eaves trough things - so fugly.   Don't know wtf people are thinking.

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Re: 2004 Acura TSX
« Reply #44 on: September 07, 2017, 03:40:50 pm »
Looks so much cleaner without the visor.  I wonder why it was put on in the first place?  Does it not have a built-in one that pops out when the sunroof is opened?

I see these a lot - and the even more perplexing rain eaves trough things - so fugly.   Don't know wtf people are thinking.

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Re: 2004 Acura TSX
« Reply #45 on: September 07, 2017, 03:48:09 pm »
I can see some benefit of being able to crack the windows open for ventilation, like when you  through an area with skunk smell, but I personally wouldn't  get one for the visual reasons.

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Re: 2004 Acura TSX
« Reply #46 on: September 07, 2017, 04:49:52 pm »
I can see some benefit of being able to crack the windows open for ventilation, like when you  through an area with skunk smell, but I personally wouldn't  get one for the visual reasons.

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Re: 2004 Acura TSX
« Reply #47 on: September 07, 2017, 04:51:08 pm »
I can see some benefit of being able to crack the windows open for ventilation, like when you  through an area with skunk smell, but I personally wouldn't  get one for the visual reasons.

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Re: 2004 Acura TSX
« Reply #48 on: September 08, 2017, 09:55:30 am »
I think their original purpose was for car smokers.

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Re: 2004 Acura TSX
« Reply #49 on: September 09, 2017, 08:00:50 am »
I can see some benefit of being able to crack the windows open for ventilation, like when you  through an area with skunk smell, but I personally wouldn't  get one for the visual reasons.

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Driving through skunk smell while it's pouring rain - doesn't happen to me too very often.  ;D

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Re: 2004 Acura TSX
« Reply #50 on: September 09, 2017, 10:38:56 pm »
Beautiful car, I remember them well. I had just gotten my license when these were brand new, and all the guys in my high school lusted after them. An excellent design that has aged very gracefully. Enjoy it!

Also, looks like yours has the A-Spec body kit on it. Nice!
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Re: 2004 Acura TSX
« Reply #51 on: September 10, 2017, 04:54:41 pm »
I think their original purpose was for car smokers.

Correct. These are great if you're a smoker.

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Re: 2004 Acura TSX
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Re: 2004 Acura TSX
« Reply #53 on: September 10, 2017, 11:53:03 pm »
I'd love that shift knob if you find it. Not a huge fan of the stock one.

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Re: 2004 Acura TSX
« Reply #54 on: October 02, 2017, 10:49:55 am »


Some beauty shots.


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Re: 2004 Acura TSX
« Reply #55 on: October 02, 2017, 10:51:12 am »


The all season tires are done for on the TSX. I like the replacement indicator molded right into the tire.



Good thing I put the winters on yesterday.

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Re: 2004 Acura TSX
« Reply #56 on: October 02, 2017, 01:05:15 pm »
Pretty! Sucks to see the snow though.

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Re: 2004 Acura TSX
« Reply #57 on: October 02, 2017, 01:07:25 pm »
Pretty! Sucks to see the snow though.

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Re: 2004 Acura TSX
« Reply #58 on: October 02, 2017, 02:18:02 pm »


The all season tires are done for on the TSX. I like the replacement indicator molded right into the tire.



Good thing I put the winters on yesterday.

What do you have for winter tires?

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Re: 2004 Acura TSX
« Reply #59 on: October 02, 2017, 02:35:15 pm »
Hmmm ... not sure. They came with the car, had good tread on them so I chucked them on. I'll check the brand. I do know they are 16" rather than the stock 17".