You’re a huge part of the reason I’ve decided to continue to buy Acuras, Ty for all the amazing content. Finally landed a 6 speed PWP ‘06 in okay condition. Hyped to restore it to its former glory!
Great video, I am excited to see it after paint! I was also thrilled to see you went to the old Bell Acura! I remember shopping there with my mom in 2001 and test driving a brand new 2001 TL in Dark Emerald color, it was a beautiful car! It likely would have provided a much better ownership experience than the 2001 Cadillac Catera she ultimately purchased shortly after. Great post!!
Probably these cars are the best cars ever made! Engines and gearboxes hold up for tons and tons of milages. In Europe these Acura TSX'ses were sold as Honda Accords. I had one. A 2005 2.0 Sport with manual 5 transmission. What a smooth and sporty car it was! I so much regret it having it sold at 300.000kms! I have seen these cars here in Holland reaching more than 500.000kms without any problems. Mine was super reliable too. Nothing broke during 8 years and 300.000kms. Only regular maintenance and tires. At the moment I am looking for a Honda Accord/Acura TSX again. No car is better than these!
The first-gen TSX is one of the best Accords ever made… discuss. Looking forward to seeing what this car looks like as the project progresses. No rust, and (at least from how the tailpipe looks), it’s not an oil burner. That’s a good place to start!
Chanc and I had a quick chat recently about the car restoration project -- which, more than funding, takes PATIENCE. You have more of both than I do. :)
@@TysonHugie definitely, dude! Feel free to come hang at the track this weekend. Me and CJ, the other guy that tracks his TSX out here, will be driving at Bondurant/Radford Racing School. You can even get a ride along with CJ (not me, only because I’m still lacking a passenger seat, lol)
This has definitely heightened my interest in getting one of these. I had a 2004 Accord with the K24A4 and 5MT. It was a blast to drive, but desperately needed a 6th gear. I’m sure the K24A2 with the 6 speed has to be a gem to drive.
@@MA-it3ps Yep, I actually have a 9th Gen Accord now. I would’ve loved to have found an EX model with the 6 speed, but there were none near me. Ended up with the EX-L V6 sedan.
@@KeysWithSoul26 Nice, I also have an EX-L V6. Got it brand new in February 2017 and it was damn near destroyed in a tornado 3 days later😂Entire car had to be repainted after extensive body work
This is my favorite color of the TSX line up. I've never owned a refresh TSX but I've had 3 2004's one I kept 4 years it was a silver 6sp manual. 2 gray auto's and 1 pearl white 05 auto. The manuals are hard to find. Also had one of the 2nd gen 2009 silver NH 743 manual. But only kept 2 years I wasn't real happy with the build quality of that one. Really looking forward to seeing this when it gets out of paint. What a beautiful car! (Jason in SC)
I have an Arctic Blue 2004 AT TSX that I’ve had for nearly 20 years. Was sad to replace it as my daily driver in December as the TSX’s quality has been terrific. Maybe it helped that it was one of the first 4,000 made in Japan.
I had the 04 TSX with Navi which didn't have any aux port, but does the 06 refresh model have an Aux port and bluetooth audio? The first gen TSX still looks better than the second gen TSX.
I must admit all these TSX's are Beautiful! I have the same Artic blue & owned it for 10yrs now. I'd like to know where did you get that toy model TSX you had in your hand at the end of this video?
Miss my 06 6 speed manual. Probably shoulda never sold it. I was looking for a TSX to buy after I got rear ended sitting at a stop light but every one I looked at was in rough shape mechanically with lists of problems.. I'd happily buy one and restore it but not at top dollar asking price like everyone wants out of them so I wound up with a 2006 Hyundai Azera beautiful car my first Hyundai and hopefully someday I'll have another TSX
Sweet! I saw one of the fog lights was busted. I bought a set of Morimoto led whole units and they don’t fit on the 04-05 TSX pre-facelifts I found out. :/ Would you be interested in putting them in your TSX?
I have an 06 tsx as well and recently purchased a replica aspec kit. I have the rear lip installed and the fitment isn't the greatest but nothing a little bodywork won't fix. I was wondering where you are able to pick up those foglight covers for the aspec kit? And I love watching your videos!
@@TysonHugie I do too with the exception of an older TL I had. It was abused but I restored it. It turned out nice but the tranny always had third gear pop out. One of my Honda buddy’s suggested GM synchromesh tranny fluid and I was shocked. It completely stopped the pop out. Anyway I really prefer Honda fluid but I may use GMs fluid for a bad situation 😜
I’ve been curious about Aeroworks. I’ve been searching for a front lip for my 03 Type S for so long. Wanted to stay OEM but may go with this company. How’s the quality and some feedback on the body shop installing? Did they have any trouble with fitment?
where did you get the headlights? i’ve been trying to find a quality aftermarket option… i’ve bought two sets so far and they either don’t fit right or leak.
Hi Robert, thanks for dropping a line. I'd like to hear more - any chance you can email me? My address is tysonhugie@yahoo.com. Hope you have a great weekend.
can you get discontinued parts? or how can you find some. i need a new hardline for the front right side. ordered from a website and they charged me then later notified me the item was discontinued.
I'm liking the TSX more and more. Blue and white TSXs look fantastic.
Can't wait to see how this one turns out.
Same here! Thanks…
K24 A2 with a 6 Speed.....you are a lucky man.
Thank you, having some fun with it!
you are goals my friend. from the garage to your genuine soul and love for these cars
Thanks, that means a lot!
You’re a huge part of the reason I’ve decided to continue to buy Acuras, Ty for all the amazing content. Finally landed a 6 speed PWP ‘06 in okay condition. Hyped to restore it to its former glory!
Awesome! Congrats and keep me posted
Great video, I am excited to see it after paint! I was also thrilled to see you went to the old Bell Acura! I remember shopping there with my mom in 2001 and test driving a brand new 2001 TL in Dark Emerald color, it was a beautiful car! It likely would have provided a much better ownership experience than the 2001 Cadillac Catera she ultimately purchased shortly after. Great post!!
Haha I should have known you're familiar with 1234 W Bell Road!!
Can't wait to see it with new paint. It's gonna look gorgeous. I really admire your restoration videos.
Thanks CJ! I have fun with this stuff!
I love a restoration and this TSX looks to have an awesome future!
I think so too!
I love restoration videos of TSX’s , great content man! 👍🏾
Love my 08 Aspec.
Thank you, I’m going to be having some fun with this one!
Probably these cars are the best cars ever made!
Engines and gearboxes hold up for tons and tons of milages.
In Europe these Acura TSX'ses were sold as Honda Accords. I had one. A 2005 2.0 Sport with manual 5 transmission.
What a smooth and sporty car it was! I so much regret it having it sold at 300.000kms! I have seen these cars here in Holland reaching more than 500.000kms without any problems. Mine was super reliable too. Nothing broke during 8 years and 300.000kms. Only regular maintenance and tires.
At the moment I am looking for a Honda Accord/Acura TSX again. No car is better than these!
Agreed! Great Euro Accords these were!
The first-gen TSX is one of the best Accords ever made… discuss. Looking forward to seeing what this car looks like as the project progresses. No rust, and (at least from how the tailpipe looks), it’s not an oil burner. That’s a good place to start!
Definitely!
She's a keeper!
Agreed!
Love that blue! I think I will repaint my car that color 🤩
Haha, or at least a wrap!
Chanc and I had a quick chat recently about the car restoration project -- which, more than funding, takes PATIENCE. You have more of both than I do. :)
Oh big time!
Awesome video, Tyson! Thanks for showing my hooptie for a few shots. You'll have to tell Apex to keep some of that blue paint in stock for me, LOL!
Haha absolutely! And let's meet up again soon when I get the car back...
@@TysonHugie definitely, dude! Feel free to come hang at the track this weekend. Me and CJ, the other guy that tracks his TSX out here, will be driving at Bondurant/Radford Racing School. You can even get a ride along with CJ (not me, only because I’m still lacking a passenger seat, lol)
I’m picking up a 05 tsx manual tomorrow… going to be my little project car :)
That's what I like to hear! Good luck!
@@TysonHugie thank you! What a beautiful car, just drove it home last night. Looking forward to more your videos.
Another sweet restoration in progress - looking forward to paint and finish on this one Tyson!
You and me both!
This has definitely heightened my interest in getting one of these. I had a 2004 Accord with the K24A4 and 5MT. It was a blast to drive, but desperately needed a 6th gear. I’m sure the K24A2 with the 6 speed has to be a gem to drive.
The 9th gen Accord sedan can be had with a K24 and 6MT, too. My coworker has one and it looks amazing with the OEM+ setup he has.
@@MA-it3ps Yep, I actually have a 9th Gen Accord now. I would’ve loved to have found an EX model with the 6 speed, but there were none near me. Ended up with the EX-L V6 sedan.
Agree there's a lot of great packaging here... I think the TSX has always been sort of underappreciated.
@@KeysWithSoul26 Nice, I also have an EX-L V6. Got it brand new in February 2017 and it was damn near destroyed in a tornado 3 days later😂Entire car had to be repainted after extensive body work
@@MA-it3ps Happy it was salvageable-I plan on holding onto mine forever, now that the V6 Accord is somewhat of a rarity.
This is so awesome to see. Looking forward to seeing the progress fellow TSX Manual owner in Phoenix, lol :)
Thank you! Hit me up so I can check out your car sometime
@@TysonHugie That sounds like a plan. Will do.
Tyson you have so much fun with your cars like I do. I’m excited to see how how beautiful this will turn out! Thanks for the upload.
You are so welcome! I'm eager to see how this turns out, too.
This is my favorite color of the TSX line up. I've never owned a refresh TSX but I've had 3 2004's one I kept 4 years it was a silver 6sp manual. 2 gray auto's and 1 pearl white 05 auto. The manuals are hard to find. Also had one of the 2nd gen 2009 silver NH 743 manual. But only kept 2 years I wasn't real happy with the build quality of that one. Really looking forward to seeing this when it gets out of paint. What a beautiful car! (Jason in SC)
Thanks Jason! I am excited to see how this one goes. I think I like the G1 TSX better than the G2 for some of the same reasons you mentioned!
I have an Arctic Blue 2004 AT TSX that I’ve had for nearly 20 years. Was sad to replace it as my daily driver in December as the TSX’s quality has been terrific. Maybe it helped that it was one of the first 4,000 made in Japan.
That's awesome, glad it has served you well!
Looks great man!! I’m jealous, love that car!
Thank you Spencer!
That fuel door puts me at peace 😃
Haha, I knew it would!
Excellent progress can't wait to see it fully formed!
You and me both!
I can’t wait to see this beautiful car come out of paint!! Keep up the great work brother 👊🏽
Thank you, I'm looking forward to it as well
@@TysonHugie oh I’m sure you are ! I would be camping outside the shop waiting and seen the progress 😆
Can't WAIT to see it all painted!!
Same!
Going to look sick when it’s finished!
Agreed, thank you!
Nice👌 she's gonna look nice with a fresh paint job and the body kit.
Thanks, pretty stoked to see the results!
Very exciting to see the journey of this resurrection on this sweet ABP 6spd.
Thanks, we will see how it goes!
Looks awesome. Can’t wait to see it after paint
Thank you, me too!
Cliff hanger ending has me waiting with bated breath for how it will turn out. 🍿
Haha, that's the goal! Guess we will all find out together :)
Eagerly awaiting Part 3. Great video as always.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Once you get it painted, you'll have to do a roadtrip and take it to see Josh.
I was thinking the same!
Another Acura in good hands!
Yes indeed! Thanks Tom!
I had the 04 TSX with Navi which didn't have any aux port, but does the 06 refresh model have an Aux port and bluetooth audio? The first gen TSX still looks better than the second gen TSX.
I think yes to the aux port, not sure on Bluetooth. And I agree G1 > G2 TSX
I must admit all these TSX's are Beautiful! I have the same Artic blue & owned it for 10yrs now. I'd like to know where did you get that toy model TSX you had in your hand at the end of this video?
Oh that's from Ebay! The diecast manufacturer is Otto Mobile and it's 1:18 scale. It's actually not badged as a TSX, it's an Accord Euro-R.
@@TysonHugie Ok good to know and thanks, I appreciate it.
My 06 TSX 6 speed is the one car I genuinely regret that I sold. It was soooo good on all fronts.
They are solid cars!
Can’t wait for the next video 😇
Thank you!
One of my favourite cars to drive. I have a 2005. How can I get the model? Does the timing chain tensioner have to be changed? MADE IN JAPAN.
I'm not sure on a service interval for the timing chain. The 1:18 diecast model was from Ebay
Does your friend Jason offer that service to everybody or just you? Because I would also like one for my Acura. Let me know how much. Thank you
Yes, contact me and I'll give you his email.
Looks so clean!
Where did you get that replica diecast/model kit car? I've been wanting to get one myself
Thanks! That’s from eBay
Miss my 06 6 speed manual. Probably shoulda never sold it. I was looking for a TSX to buy after I got rear ended sitting at a stop light but every one I looked at was in rough shape mechanically with lists of problems.. I'd happily buy one and restore it but not at top dollar asking price like everyone wants out of them so I wound up with a 2006 Hyundai Azera beautiful car my first Hyundai and hopefully someday I'll have another TSX
Hopefully you can get another TSX someday
Sweet! I saw one of the fog lights was busted. I bought a set of Morimoto led whole units and they don’t fit on the 04-05 TSX pre-facelifts I found out. :/ Would you be interested in putting them in your TSX?
I already got some replacement ones but thank you!
I have an 06 tsx as well and recently purchased a replica aspec kit. I have the rear lip installed and the fitment isn't the greatest but nothing a little bodywork won't fix. I was wondering where you are able to pick up those foglight covers for the aspec kit? And I love watching your videos!
Thanks for watching. I ended up deciding not to use that body kit. I have another (OEM) one on the way. Too many fitment issues like you said.
@@TysonHugie Nice! Can't wait to see an update.
Love the car I have a 2005 Acura Rl
That is a great ride!
I always liked these, looking forward to this quick series too!
Out of curiosity, do you use Honda transmission fluid?
Yes I do!
@@TysonHugie I do too with the exception of an older TL I had. It was abused but I restored it. It turned out nice but the tranny always had third gear pop out. One of my Honda buddy’s suggested GM synchromesh tranny fluid and I was shocked. It completely stopped the pop out. Anyway I really prefer Honda fluid but I may use GMs fluid for a bad situation 😜
I’ve been curious about Aeroworks. I’ve been searching for a front lip for my 03 Type S for so long. Wanted to stay OEM but may go with this company. How’s the quality and some feedback on the body shop installing? Did they have any trouble with fitment?
We are about to find out!
@@TysonHugie Nice!
i would like a replica window sticker for my 95 Civic. Does your friend make for others?
Yes, send me an email and I'll give you his contact info
@@TysonHugie I have to think about what to write on it. Mike’s Honda already exist. Too common. lol
How can I become a customer? Looking for a 2007 Honda Accord Sedan (rust free). I need to start my next build series with a clean example.
I don't have any specific leads on an '07 Accord at the moment!
where did you get the headlights? i’ve been trying to find a quality aftermarket option… i’ve bought two sets so far and they either don’t fit right or leak.
They are aftermarket as well, so I wonder if I will have similar issues.
@@TysonHugie they look quality from the video! keep us updated!
Tyson, I have a black 2006 TL 6M w/Navi. 148k miles. Very good shape. Needs clutch. I’m original owner. I’m on Long Island, NY. Interested?
Hi Robert, thanks for dropping a line. I'd like to hear more - any chance you can email me? My address is tysonhugie@yahoo.com. Hope you have a great weekend.
can you get discontinued parts? or how can you find some. i need a new hardline for the front right side. ordered from a website and they charged me then later notified me the item was discontinued.
i also have the aeroworks kit but mines 04-05 a spec front, some bodywork and good prep will have you set!
It's always a struggle with discontinued stuff. Sometimes things pop up on Ebay or in junkyards.
Thank you!
Where did you get the model tsx?
It was on ebay
The Acura TLs Younger Brother
Exactly!
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Thanks Torrey!
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Thank you!
Do you ever sleep!?
Haha never