what new mods for rsx type-s

i just picked up a new rsx type-s. what mods should i start out with on this beast?

Injen CAI ( http://store.clubrsx.com has it cheapest and available in a gunmetal colour not available anywhere else)

Revo ShortShifter also from ClubRSX

Springs

Rims

If you want to stay NA, go with the basic 3 everyone starts with: a good intake (AEM, Injen), header (Comptech) and exhaust(Greddy Evo II, Magnaflow, Borla). Then focus on suspension (Coilovers or springs, stbs etc.) and then any aesthetic crap...

If I may add, for gains, a race header is where the gains are at and are made by Comptech, DC Sports, Jackson Racing and TODA.

Are race headers legal in Canada? They don't fly in the U.S., unfortunately...

Not legal, but there aren't any inspections so it doesn't really matter that much. Many people still run race headers though:D gains of over 20 whp sometimes. I heard the TODA gets 28.

Hmmm...national health coverage and the opportunity to run race headers...damn U.S....

Hmmm...national health coverage and the opportunity to run race headers...damn U.S....
National health coverage? Huh? I didn't think the US had such a thing. Where do I sign up?

I'm sure there are alot of things that people do to their autos without it being legal. Like driving around with concealed Nitrous kits in their trunks. It's just a matter of whether you get caught or not. I've heard of someone getting pulled over with one of those in their cars by a cop and was given a warning to take it out. Don't know what happened, but I'm sure he's still got it in there.

So if you're brave enough, I'm sure you can do that kind of stuff in Canada too!

whats wrong with an rsx-s stock... 200hp is nice.. i want one :sad:

whats wrong with.. ...200hp...

EVERYTHING DAMNIT!

MORE POWER!! WE WANT MMMOORREE!!! :evillol:

National health coverage? Huh? I didn't think the US had such a thing. Where do I sign up?

No, I was talking about Canada. I'd like that here, too...Damn cheap country (U.S.)...

Anyway, sure, you can install what you want on your car- but if you can't pass inspection or get pulled over by the cops every two seconds, it's not gonna do you much good...

heh:D


State Troopers use Nitrous so why can't we?:D

200hp stock.....shit i want one!

200hp stock.....shit i want one!
Just one thing to keep in mind - the 200hp is NOT at the wheels which is what really matters. You actually only get about 170hp at the wheels which could be bumped up with MORE POWER. :iceslolan

No, I was talking about Canada. I'd like that here, too...Damn cheap country (U.S.)...

Anyway, sure, you can install what you want on your car- but if you can't pass inspection or get pulled over by the cops every two seconds, it's not gonna do you much good...
Whoops! Thought you were from Canada. I can't seem to keep it straight. The U.S. isn't bad in terms of health coverage - only that you need a job to have it or pay through the nose!

True, but if your tanks are hidden and there's no way for them to tell, they can't search the car unless they have a reason to do so. Just don't use them to blow by the cop, and you should be fine! Oh, and make sure not to use them when you go to emissions either! :grinno:

Paint the NOS bottle red and say its a fire extinguisher:D

Paint the NOS bottle red and say its a fire extinguisher:D

I guess the moral is- with enough illegal shit on your car, the cops CANT catch you to ticket you for it... :lol:

Heh :D

Correct me if I am wrong but don't they make Cams for the RSX Type S? I think those with a opened up exahust system would yield you some very nice gains. However it's a part isn't as good as a the sum of the whole also. (did that come out right)

Yeah, I think there are RSX cams. And do you mean to say the sum of the parts is or isn't equal to the whole?

For the RSX the best set-up would most likely be:

-Injen CAI
-DC Sports Racing Header
-Exhaust (personal preference, although I like the Fujitsubo, HKS and Borla)
-Revo or B&M Short Shifter
-Energy Suspension Motor Mounts
-Type R Rear Sway (22mm)
-Springs
-New Tires

That'll make it feel like a brand new car, huge improvments. If I had the dough, that's they way i'd go!

I'm with you...but I'd sub in a Comptech header and some good adjustable coilovers for the springs. If money was no object, naturally...

Yeah, coilovers would be best....Comptech shorty header or race?

I'm not ALLOWED to have a race header by my government...but if I could... :biggrin:

Oh, well my insurance doesn't allow me too :p

If you want to stay NA, go with the basic 3 everyone starts with: a good intake (AEM, Injen), header (Comptech) and exhaust(Greddy Evo II, Magnaflow, Borla). Then focus on suspension (Coilovers or springs, stbs etc.) and then any aesthetic crap...
yeah that... also dont forget to take the back seat off and the spare tire,, and replace the hood for a carbon fiber one, dats gonna make ur car lighter than it is , so u can get better 1/4 mile times :smokin:

I'm not ALLOWED to have a race header by my government...but if I could... :biggrin:

r u saying that having an race header wont pass emissions? dat sucks :banghead:

First of all, a CF hood isn't going to produce large amounts of weight to be removed its mainly for looks. And the back seat is less than 20 pounds, but the pass. seat is like 75. I'd remove the passenger seat. Lexan windows would take off a good chunk of weight.

And if i'm not mistaken the Jackson Racing is the only one that'll pass, but it gives the least gains.

Then take off the doors, mirrors and gas cap... :lol:

First of all, a CF hood isn't going to produce large amounts of weight to be removed its mainly for looks. And the back seat is less than 20 pounds, but the pass. seat is like 75. I'd remove the passenger seat. Lexan windows would take off a good chunk of weight.

And if i'm not mistaken the Jackson Racing is the only one that'll pass, but it gives the least gains.

i'm not sure if it was cf :dunno: but this hood i'm talking about was only 12 pounds.. and damn i didnt know the backseat was only 20 lbs. i cant remove the passenger seat thats where i get some pussy. :) .

Remove the pussy to cut down your quarter mile time, too... :icon16:

Remove the pussy to cut down your quarter mile time, too... :icon16:

:nono: anything but that.. :grinno:

Yeah, 4-10 pounds for the RSX CF hoods however, I believe the stock hood is only 35 pounds or something (its aluminum).