Some Advice!!!!

[KingRSX]

Money being no object ... how would go about tuning a 05 RSX
wheels/suspension/exhaust/air intake/turbos....
where do i get started and where do i take it from there

also what parts should i look at?

[RSX-S777]

If I were you and I wanted a street legal, daily driver Type-S with proven performance stats, I would probably use the HKS Type-S as a blueprint. But it's completely a matter of personal preference and expectation- this is just my PERSONAL preference. The HKS is an all around performer, not a straight dragster or boy-racer-stereo-showcase car.

The HKS has a Garrett based bb turbo, air-to-air intercooler, HKS F-CON V Pro, custom intake/exhaust, high-flow pump, upsized injectors, ACT clutch, Racing Harts, HKS Hipermax Damper II Coilovers and Brembos among other things- which they estimate will run you (total) about 20-22K.

I would figure out what you want your strengths to be, what you intend to do with your car and honestly how much you are willing to invest in a 4 cyl. Then do some serious research. Find other cars that have been successfully tuned and tested that approach what you are looking for and study what they've done.

[KingRSX]

well im looking for a machine that can handle street corners..but what is important to me is the hp gain that i can get out of the RSX...about 15k is what im looking to spend ...also i was looking around for suppension parts, who should i run to for this. and again in what order should i go about installing parts.

(this is about a 1 1/2 year long project ...time is no concern)

[crazy_canuck]

If you're getting a turbo you obviously can't get a Cold Air Intake, Exhaust, Headers or Hondata.

Tein, Zeal, K&W, Mugen and a few i'm forgetting are good suspension pieces. www.cybernationmotorsports.com for info on the turbos (I don't think they pass emissions test) but they're gonna be the best turbo kits out there. Looks wise, www.thersxsite.com to look at all body kits (the site isn't completed yet, however) and search www.clubrsx.com ( http://forums.clubrsx.com ) for info and reviews of various products. Rims wise Volk Racing, Blitz (The Technospeed's are my favourite rims), and Racing Harts are some of the best out there and some of the pricier ones too.

[KingRSX]

i have a cybernation stage 2 on order...but finding a good mechanic is like finding a good doctor...and being that am new to the game i dont who to go 2...any suggestions

[crazy_canuck]

Where do you live? Try the regional forums and ask what a good shop in your area is.

And remember, with the Stage 2 you'll probably need a new clutch soon, better tires, LSD (optional), and other pieces.

[KingRSX]

And remember, with the Stage 2 you'll probably need a new clutch soon, better tires, LSD (optional), and other pieces.[/quote]

Im from New Orleans, and what do you mean other pieces... come on man dont leave me hangin.

[RSX-S777]

I've never really heard of anyone investing so much to modify a car and not really having an idea of what parts were good quality/ what was needed. No insult...just seems odd. Are you just paying someone else to make your car fast or do you have an interest in cars?

[KingRSX]

no man...i just tryin to start some where u know...everybody starts out not knowing shit, but i just have some money to learn and tune at the same time

and while im on the whole learning things is good subject
y r more psi's better

also is the JR supercharger with boost pulley better than cybernation stage II

[crazy_canuck]

http://www.turbo-kits.com/how_turbos_work.html

More PSI (boost) means that the turbo or supercharger is compressing more air to go in the engine, which means more power (more fuel and air being combusted will get more power). Too much PSI however, can do damage to a stock engine. I'm not sure how much that would be though. www.clubrsx.com or a turbo forum would know more than myself.

As for JRSC Vs. CN Stage 2, I say Stage 2.

The JRSC is better for low end power, but it is limited to 12PSI (the turbo can go much more and get more power) and I believe 300whp was the highest achieved on the JR (don't quote me on that, just going by memory) and that had RSX had a lot more mods other than the supercharger. Plus, a supercharger has very little customizability.

The three RSX's that are the fastest street RSX's are all running turbos. There are currently 2 500+whp turbo RSXs, and there should be about 2 or 3 more coming soon.

The CN has a lot of modifiablity and customization. You'll get better top-end power vs. the JR, but the low-end is better on the JR.

Just because of the upgradeability of the Turbo, i'd go with the CN.



As for other pieces there's tires and clutch. I can't think of any otehr things but there might be.





Lastly, a great way to learn about cars is (if you have tools and your own garage or driveway) to buy a 100 dollar car and take it apart and learn about it (and do research to supplement it).

[KingRSX]

so how should i go about it...
rims & tires
turbo
exhaust
clutch
lsd

[KingRSX]

racing harts rims are nice as hell but damn theyre expensive

the CR's are nice

[crazy_canuck]

Yeah, Racing Hart, Work Emoition, Volk Racing and other Rays Engineering wheels, Blitz Racing, and some others are VERY expensive.

There are cheaper rims out there, just the weight might be different. For cheap but still fairly light Velox and ADR rims are great. If you're looking for performance only i'd get 16's or 17's, however, 18's look much better for a slight acceleration sacrifice.

Tires - I wouldn't know whats the best tires. ClubRSX would ahve more info on this.

Turbo - Cybernations, you choose how wild you want to go with the stage (1, 2, 3, or even 4 if you want a full time dragger).

Exhaust - not really sure. ClubRSX would be a better place to ask.

Clutch - Exedy is one of the best clutch companies, although there's a few others like ACT. Which one of the clutches you should get is up to you and different models have different lifespans, some are harder to use, etc.

LSD - Quaife and KAAZ are both good LSD's. As far as i've heard, stay away from the Phantom Grip LSD convertor.

Your best bet is to sign up on http://forums.clubrsx.com and search/post to get the most info on what you need.

And when I said exhaust, clutch, etc. there might be something missing....i'm going on memory here.

[KingRSX]

and also what is the best size rim 2 get for an RSX or does it really matter

[crazy_canuck]

17 is as big as you should go for performance but 18's look better. Its a bit of a tradeoff.