Project TSX Gets BIG Rear Brakes and Camber Correction

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  • Опубліковано 15 лис 2022
  • Project TSX Gets BIG Rear Brakes and Camber Correction
    By Aaron Gaghagen and Brian Gillespie
    Last time our Project TSX got a front big brake upgrade from Fastbrakes and front adjustable camber upper control arms from K-Tuned. Well, what's good for the front is good for the back. So to bring the car back in to balance on braking we are installing much larger rotors in the rear. Since we have the TSX in the air, we're going to install some adjustable camber arms to eliminate the hot boi stance negative camber.
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  • @nickadkins7765
    @nickadkins7765 7 місяців тому +11

    I'm sad this project just died and disappeared. This is the last video I can find for this build 😢

  • @magicwaffl3z
    @magicwaffl3z 7 місяців тому +1

    Bring back the tsx!!

  • @ramonbriones4487
    @ramonbriones4487 Рік тому +1

    Good stuff guys!

  • @nachtmensch_v2
    @nachtmensch_v2 Рік тому +1

    Great content guys!

  • @bigdare23
    @bigdare23 Рік тому +2

    I literally just did this Fastbrakes rear BBK upgrade on my TSX last week to match my Genesis Coupe Brembo front upgrade. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

    • @Jaydogg209
      @Jaydogg209 Рік тому

      Did you have to trim the dust shield? I really don't want to chop mine up if I don't have to.

  • @RSXSykO
    @RSXSykO Рік тому +2

    Yes the manual swap. I'm patiently waiting for you guys to take on that task. I almost want you guys to use my car as the guinea pig. 😆

  • @johnnierohnson3889
    @johnnierohnson3889 Рік тому +1

    Thank you, I love all your content. Just wish the tsx was a TL. Cause I drive a 08' model.

    • @Onelovej
      @Onelovej Рік тому

      Many parts are interchangeable tl tsx

    • @VTECAcademy
      @VTECAcademy  Рік тому

      We have a TL project!

  • @mikelarry626
    @mikelarry626 Рік тому

    04 accord rear drum to disk . Needs an 88 prelude proportion valve . 35/40. Both break lines and both ex rear knuckles .. big fan . Maybe videos on civic 06-11 brum to disk. Not sure how the break system work on these civics. Please

  • @talalhz9137
    @talalhz9137 Рік тому +1

    "Junk yard olympics..." hahahha good one 👍🏻

  • @gerardgodin2751
    @gerardgodin2751 Рік тому

    I can't wait for the manual swap. I haven't seen anyone do it because it's apparently a pain so it will be cool to see. 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @emanuelreid-oxley6628
    @emanuelreid-oxley6628 4 місяці тому

    Hi I looked at your video.
    Very nice I would like to put some big bricks on my Honda element. What do you recommend?
    Back and front.

  • @lockaflocka89
    @lockaflocka89 Рік тому

    With the RDX rotors installed, couldn’t you just mate it with RDX caliper bracket too? That way you don’t have to use an adaptor?

  • @kennygonzalez9117
    @kennygonzalez9117 Рік тому

    Link to buy part please, thank you

  • @jamessherrod5600
    @jamessherrod5600 Рік тому

    Will this big rear kit work on my 04 Accord . Because I want to use front Acura RL Big brake kit and front caliper so. Question can I use the RL rear caliper instead of my accord rear caliper with the rear big brake kit

  • @eddiethebomb1486
    @eddiethebomb1486 10 місяців тому

    Whats the link to the adapter

  • @na93prepre
    @na93prepre Рік тому +1

    One of my all time favorite wheels. Did you cop them from the Prelude? :)

  • @vtecunleashed94
    @vtecunleashed94 Рік тому +2

    You best tighten down that rear camber arm.. They are threads that are not tight fit and are prone to impact. Lock it down tight.

  • @chrisbrown5466
    @chrisbrown5466 Місяць тому

    You never said where or what the rear rotors are associated with. What car are these rotors from

  • @hoopla1414
    @hoopla1414 Рік тому +3

    Post a link to that handy dandy camber guage please!

    • @VTECAcademy
      @VTECAcademy  Рік тому

      Well, since you said please... www.amazon.com/Hanperal-Universal-Magnetic-Camber-Alignment/dp/B01EPL6BB6

    • @hoopla1414
      @hoopla1414 Рік тому

      @@VTECAcademy THANK YOU.....ordered....will be delivered tomorrow!!

  • @dinoc
    @dinoc Рік тому +1

    So what is the new braking bias now vs old bias? Honestly I've expected from you a more professional approach on this upgrade and do some bias calculation before and after.

  • @khamoneinthilat2146
    @khamoneinthilat2146 Рік тому

    Great vid, so what parts # for rotors and parts adopted?

  • @mickl8212
    @mickl8212 Рік тому +1

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 wife out of town

  • @mrmanny
    @mrmanny Рік тому +1

    Sounds like TL rear rotors are an upgrade for Honda Elements?
    Love the Content 😎

    • @VTECAcademy
      @VTECAcademy  Рік тому

      Could be! It's something to check out.

    • @craigwiess1656
      @craigwiess1656 Рік тому +1

      They are the same on the rear , stock size that is. The front TL rotors , calipers and caliper brackets are a upgrade. What I found the stock Element front pads are the same as the TL,just larger rotors. A big brake upgrade for the TL should work for the Element. Keep in mind will need to go with a larger diameter wheel for clearance. I put TL front brakes on my 06 Element. Front dust covers need bent away from the rotors a little.

    • @mrmanny
      @mrmanny Рік тому +1

      @@craigwiess1656 I've actually upgraded the fronts with TSX Rotors and Calipers.
      Both the rotors and calipers are larger, and clear OEM wheels 👍
      I don't feel I need to upgrade the rears, but keep a lookout...just in case I happen to come across a nice bolt-on option.

    • @craigwiess1656
      @craigwiess1656 Рік тому +1

      @@mrmanny have found a option using 350Z rotors and calipers on the rear. An adapter for the caliper and triming the backing plate down significantly is required. That and 18 inch wheels. I used TL front rotors and calipers, the rear is stock other than slotted rotors and braided lines.

    • @mrmanny
      @mrmanny Рік тому

      @@craigwiess1656 The 350z looks promising.
      Will look into this...appreciate the info 😎

  • @keep_it_low_bro
    @keep_it_low_bro Рік тому

    With all do respect to the grand dad's of the Vtec scene, you guys Eh...eh...uhh...and talk alik too much 😂

  • @guywitthesi
    @guywitthesi Рік тому +1

    Need that camber gauge

    • @VTECAcademy
      @VTECAcademy  Рік тому +1

      It's super cheap too!
      www.amazon.com/Hanperal-Universal-Magnetic-Camber-Alignment/dp/B01EPL6BB6

  • @colinshum5216
    @colinshum5216 11 місяців тому

    Does that mean I can upgrade my element rear brakes with bigger ones from TL?

    • @VTECAcademy
      @VTECAcademy  11 місяців тому

      Probably. But for a definitive answer, I would email Brian over at FastBrakes.

  • @thairicaan
    @thairicaan Рік тому +1

    Will this work with the 8th civic SI?

  • @the-dm3pu
    @the-dm3pu 6 місяців тому

    Will this work for an 09 accord coupe?

    • @VTECAcademy
      @VTECAcademy  6 місяців тому

      There is a different kit for that year.

  • @wendellgreenidge3362
    @wendellgreenidge3362 Рік тому

    What’s the point in putting larger brake rotors on a car that doesn’t have any issues locking up the wheels?

    • @VTECAcademy
      @VTECAcademy  Рік тому

      On the track, you need more thermal mass to absorb heat so you can brake harder for longer periods without heat soaking the system. It combats brake fade.

    • @wendellgreenidge3362
      @wendellgreenidge3362 Рік тому

      @@VTECAcademy oh ok

  • @giovannidamian5237
    @giovannidamian5237 Рік тому

    Which alignment shop do you guys use?

  • @SJ-xy3pi
    @SJ-xy3pi Рік тому +1

    HAHAHA!!!

    • @VTECAcademy
      @VTECAcademy  Рік тому

      Was it the “wife out of town” bit?

    • @SJ-xy3pi
      @SJ-xy3pi Рік тому

      @@VTECAcademy yup

  • @toekneefurareoh
    @toekneefurareoh Рік тому +1

    Story doesn’t check out, we all know you are a left handed tennis player.

    • @toekneefurareoh
      @toekneefurareoh Рік тому +1

      Btw about to get my RL Advics + Fastbrakes kit installed on my 6mt ILX, will reference parts to see if this option works on the ILX rears too, thank you 🙏

    • @VTECAcademy
      @VTECAcademy  Рік тому +1

      LOL Whoops!

  • @nobodynoone2500
    @nobodynoone2500 Рік тому +3

    Unless you were cooling your brakes, you just made your car heavier, slower, and added unsprung weight. Full hard parker status. Pretty lame.

    • @RSXSykO
      @RSXSykO Рік тому +1

      Heavier by 2 pounds all 4 corners. He's not making this vehicle into a track car.
      But some people like the looks of full wheel brakes and having a better braking setup altogether. All my cars have big brake setups and I'm coming up with a brembo setup for the rear of the TSX/Accords. Honda's would look good with 4 corner brembos but don't have it so we have to settle with Willwoods expensive crap. Ijs. Don't hate on the man for hard parkin it dawg.

    • @VTECAcademy
      @VTECAcademy  Рік тому +6

      Who hurt you?

    • @VTECAcademy
      @VTECAcademy  Рік тому +2

      The J series that will eventually end up in the TSX won't even notice the larger rotor mass. At least until we hit the brakes.

    • @chadrose
      @chadrose Рік тому

      It is actually smart, not that much weight and more surface area. Wonder if that bracket would allow you to put on some 05-12’ Acura RL calipers (brembo)??