My car is slow - Acura Forum

TSXgirl · 06-17-04, 01:54 AM

I just ran the 1/4 in my tsx and got a 16.7.. Whats the deal??Car and Driver got a 15.6 with a 6speed. Is the auto trans that much slower???

*spyder5786* · 06-17-04, 02:58 AM

Auto trannies are MUCH MUCH slower. The torque converter DRAINS hp from the engine. Plus the launches with manual is far better than auto.

**1/2** · 06-17-04, 03:58 AM

Yes, ^^^ what he said.

Welcome to Acuraworld btw!

*jinny* · 06-17-04, 12:47 PM

"TSXgirl"

welcome to acuraworld!!!

TSXgirl · 06-17-04, 08:06 PM

Thanks! i hope to get an intake soon which might help. I just expected too much i guess. I'm still a happy owner though.

**1/2** · 06-17-04, 08:35 PM

keep checking the TSX forum for info on parts and upgrades

nick · 06-19-04, 05:41 PM

ehy tsx girl. dont worry about your speed. its a nice car. maybe we can race sometime

06-17-04, 01:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
TSXgirl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 27	My car is slow I just ran the 1/4 in my tsx and got a 16.7.. Whats the deal??Car and Driver got a 15.6 with a 6speed. Is the auto trans that much slower??? __________________ 2004 TSX Carbon Grey/Quartz Eibach Pro-Kit Platinum Tint OEM Cargo Net Lip Spoiler

06-17-04, 02:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
spyder5786 Integra Mod Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Age: 22 Posts: 7,059 Car 1: 99 MBP TL	Auto trannies are MUCH MUCH slower. The torque converter DRAINS hp from the engine. Plus the launches with manual is far better than auto. __________________ Tirerack Upgrade Garage

06-17-04, 08:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
TSXgirl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 27	Thanks! i hope to get an intake soon which might help. I just expected too much i guess. I'm still a happy owner though. __________________ 2004 TSX Carbon Grey/Quartz Eibach Pro-Kit Platinum Tint OEM Cargo Net Lip Spoiler

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06-17-04, 03:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
1/2 haf Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Singapore Age: 32 Posts: 10,628 Your Mood: Car 1: 1990 Miata w/Jin	Yes, ^^^ what he said. Welcome to Acuraworld btw!

06-17-04, 08:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
1/2 haf Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Singapore Age: 32 Posts: 10,628 Your Mood: Car 1: 1990 Miata w/Jin	keep checking the TSX forum for info on parts and upgrades

06-19-04, 05:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
nick 6+ years = Addiction Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NY Age: 29 Posts: 1,671 Your Mood: Car 1: 2002 Acura TL-S Car 2: 2007 BMW 3-series	ehy tsx girl. dont worry about your speed. its a nice car. maybe we can race sometime

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