[Them Witches]

I wanted to share some pics of the TSX and the front aluminum control arms, double wishbone front and 5 link rear. The rear has aluminum knuckles. The TSX would be a great race car IMO and a good candidate for RWD or AWD.

Shot of the front subframe and assembly:

 

[Them Witches]

This is from the RTR TSX ... Real Time Racing. Has some old photos but explains their concepts to the TSX and how they were able to attack the corners how they did.

K24A2 block and head
.	RTR baffled oil pan
.	RTR cams
.	12.5:1 compression pistons
.	Eibach valve springs
.	Carillo Rods
.	RTR spring retainers
.	RTR Engine Mounts
.	EFi engine management
.	RTR header and exhaust
.	C&R Racing radiator
.	RTR Carbon Radiator Shroud
.	RTR Airbox
.	RTR Spec ASU5 6 speed gearbox
.	Red Line Oil engine/trans lubricants
.	BOSCH spark plugs and fuel pumps
.	Goodridge hoses, lines and fittings
.	Tilton Flywheel and Clutch
.	Fuel Safe Fuel Cell
Chassis/Suspension Modifications	2650 lbs minimum weight (with driver)
.	Steel Unibody with RTR prep and chromoly cage
.	Front double wishbone / Rear 5-Link
.	RTR chromoly tubular Front Upper/Lower A-arms
.	RTR chromoly tubular Rear Links
.	RTR Rear Upright with Spherical Bearing Inserts
.	Moton triple adjustable shocks
.	Eibach springs
.	RTR MOMBO™ rear anti-roll bar and mount
.	Brembo four-piston monoblock front calipers
.	Brembo two-piston rear calipers
.	RTR Brake Ducts
.	Hawk Performance brake pads
.	Enkei Competition wheels
.	Series-mandated Toyo Proxes RA1 rubber 235/40/17
Exterior Modifications	RTR Carbon-Kevlar Spoiler
.	RTR Carbon Splitter/Undertray and Rear Wing
.	RTR Carbon Center Console
.	RTR Carbon-Kevlar Hood and Trunk
.	EFi Data Logger and Dash Display
.	TOTAL Autobody paint work
.	Valley Graphix decals
Interior Modifications	Hella Switches and Relays
.	Racetech Communications radios
.	Sparco seats, belts and steering wheel
.	AP Racing Pedal Assembly
.	AP Racing Air-Jacks
.	Optima Battery

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[katman]

fyi, the CL7 accord also has factory lightweight rear calipers (aluminum iirc). my buddy owned a legit Spoon cl7 accord for several years and sold it to a fella in texas who races it in global time attack.

 

[Them Witches]

the CL7 accord also has factory lightweight rear calipers (aluminum iirc)

I know, I shared a picture of them in the 1st post on the lift at O's place. It is one of the things I like about the TSX. On all of the USDM Acura TSX's have the aluminum rear knuckles that I have seen from 2004-2008. The front aluminum control arms are light, the front knuckles are steel.

 

[Them Witches]

@katman

the 1st pic of the thread is the front subframe of a TSX. look at how long that one axle is. Shows how much wider the front is compared to others. Sho they are getting they TSX race chassis to 2600lbs with a cage. that is nuts man with that type of suspension set up. also from what I saw the way the 5 link is set up making the arm's mount points on the chassis an easy modification to increase travel while lowering. The front they did the same thing adjusting the mount points higher.

 

[katman]

yea thats one long ass axle! seems like they're not even using a half-shaft.

 

[Them Witches]

yea thats one long ass axle! seems like they're not even using a half-shaft.

may be the TSX's half shaft is shorter than the others

 

[katman]

may be the TSX's half shaft is shorter than the others

no way, at least not USDM ones. They're longer than RSX/EP3/8th gen civic half shafts.
My friends CL7 accord ran regular style TSX axles.

 

[Bjorn]

I can confirm the euro r half shaft is significantly longer than the integra, civic version. That's one change i had to make when using the euro r for my civic swap.

 

[katman]

I can confirm the euro r half shaft is significantly longer than the integra, civic version. That's one change i had to make when using the euro r for my civic swap.

say, you wouldn't happen to have access to Euro-R CL7 service manuals ecu pin out pages?

 

[Them Witches]

no way, at least not USDM ones. They're longer than RSX/EP3/8th gen civic half shafts.
My friends CL7 accord ran regular style TSX axles.

Thank you for clarifying katman. I am learning about this car. It reminds me of my 1994 Accord some - they had double wishbone front and rear with a double lower control arm in the rear with a trailing arm. the front had oem traction bars lol... wish it had more aftermarket support. They look good lowered down.

 

[Bjorn]

say, you wouldn't happen to have access to Euro-R CL7 service manuals ecu pin out pages?

Sorry no, i looked for a long time but could never get confirmed euro r wiring diagrams

 

[Them Witches]

SPC has the entire 5 link covered making it 100% adjustable. this is pretty cool making me want a TSX (Euro R) even more.