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fully-equipped · 07-02-2009, 10:04 PM

First and foremost, i'd like to introduce myself as a new member on this forum. I've been looking for a forum like this for a while, and actually just came across it today.

I own a 2006 TSX, 5spd automatic, black on black, with navi. I bought it a couple years ago, and have done NOTHING to it. at all. completely stock. I was actually real interested in finding a site like this when i first bought the car, but because of other distractions, i gave up the hunt.

Now to the questions. I know everyone here is pretty well informed on the whole mod scene and how to upgrade their cars. I'm a beginner, i don't know much about modding cars at all. So, I'm here to ask you guys for a little bit of help:

1.) today i got a flat tire. I have the temporary tire up right now, but of course i will be needing a new one. I was gonna go with the stock Michellin pilots because i hear they're pretty good. I found a better deal online here Michelin Pilot HX MXM4
then what I would be paying at the nearest NTB. I was wondering what other tires would be good.

2.) once i get a new tire, i was in the market for rims as well. so far i've looked at the konig unknown 17s (Amazon.com: Konig Unknown High Gloss Black w/Mirror Machine Face 17" x 7": Automotive) and the american racing casino blacks (American Racing Black Casino)
I am confused about the specs. the konigs are 17 by 7. would these fit the stock tires i currently have? i was wondering what specs you need to look at when buying rims and which specs would match up with the tires i have.

3.) and finally, i was curious to know any mods/upgrades that i NEED to have done to my car. not so big on performance mods, more interested in mods that will make the car look nice (smoking out headlights, underlights, tints) etc. However, i have also heard of hondata and people supercharging the TSX, these also sound intriguing. Body kits also would be great.

lastly, i was also wondering if anyone could let me know what cleaning essentials you guys buy. i've never really handwashed my car so im quite the beginner - so just basic waxes and washes would be good.

sorry for the lengthy message. id like to give my thanks in advance to anyone who can help me out. i'm just looking for some basic upgrades that will make the car look nicer.

THANKS!

07-02-2009, 10:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
fully-equipped Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: OH!......IO! My Ride: TSX/2006/BLACK Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	New to the mod scene.. lookin' for some opinions First and foremost, i'd like to introduce myself as a new member on this forum. I've been looking for a forum like this for a while, and actually just came across it today. I own a 2006 TSX, 5spd automatic, black on black, with navi. I bought it a couple years ago, and have done NOTHING to it. at all. completely stock. I was actually real interested in finding a site like this when i first bought the car, but because of other distractions, i gave up the hunt. Now to the questions. I know everyone here is pretty well informed on the whole mod scene and how to upgrade their cars. I'm a beginner, i don't know much about modding cars at all. So, I'm here to ask you guys for a little bit of help: 1.) today i got a flat tire. I have the temporary tire up right now, but of course i will be needing a new one. I was gonna go with the stock Michellin pilots because i hear they're pretty good. I found a better deal online here Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 then what I would be paying at the nearest NTB. I was wondering what other tires would be good. 2.) once i get a new tire, i was in the market for rims as well. so far i've looked at the konig unknown 17s (Amazon.com: Konig Unknown High Gloss Black w/Mirror Machine Face 17" x 7": Automotive) and the american racing casino blacks (American Racing Black Casino) I am confused about the specs. the konigs are 17 by 7. would these fit the stock tires i currently have? i was wondering what specs you need to look at when buying rims and which specs would match up with the tires i have. 3.) and finally, i was curious to know any mods/upgrades that i NEED to have done to my car. not so big on performance mods, more interested in mods that will make the car look nice (smoking out headlights, underlights, tints) etc. However, i have also heard of hondata and people supercharging the TSX, these also sound intriguing. Body kits also would be great. lastly, i was also wondering if anyone could let me know what cleaning essentials you guys buy. i've never really handwashed my car so im quite the beginner - so just basic waxes and washes would be good. sorry for the lengthy message. id like to give my thanks in advance to anyone who can help me out. i'm just looking for some basic upgrades that will make the car look nicer. THANKS!