Found an 05 RSX Type S(I think) - few questions
11-05-2014, 06:16 PM
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Found an 05 RSX Type S(I think) - few questions
So Ive been working a deal about 5 hours away from where I live. The owner of the car is the 3rd owner and not an enthusiast in any way. He insists that it is a base model 5 speed. It is a higher mileage RSX with Type S Badges etc. Anyways, the car is priced for a steal and I only plan to make a work car out of it anyways. So I ran the VIN # on the DECODETHIS website and it came up as a Type S. He still insists its just a 5 speed. The guy sent me a video at idle of the car idling and revved it up, and he said see it only goes to 5.5k. (Which I know at idle the computer does not let the K series rev to redline) Anyways I had him send me a photo of the Vin, engine, tranny etc. Here are a few of them. I am pretty sure that I found a steal of a deal on an RSX Type S right???
My signs were the Vin number decode, the type S cluster, the badging (which should have made it obvious) and the stamp on the transmission N42 which Ive only seen on 6 Speeds from 05-06. Either way I am just looking for some comfort before I make the journey to buy this car in 2 days LOL.
My signs were the Vin number decode, the type S cluster, the badging (which should have made it obvious) and the stamp on the transmission N42 which Ive only seen on 6 Speeds from 05-06. Either way I am just looking for some comfort before I make the journey to buy this car in 2 days LOL.
11-05-2014, 07:32 PM
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Re: Found an 05 RSX Type S(I think) - few questions
All signs seems like you found an rsx type S. Youll know when you test drive it. Just hit that 8100rpm redline lol...and shift it into 6th
11-06-2014, 03:13 PM
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Re: Found an 05 RSX Type S(I think) - few questions
PM me that guys email addy and phone number... I will check it out for you. wink wink !!! lol
The transmission photo clearly shows the reverse lockout solenoid, and the intake manifold is a PRB instead of the plastic long manifold that normally comes on the K20A3 RSX. It certainly appears to be a Type S based on what you have shown us here.
The transmission photo clearly shows the reverse lockout solenoid, and the intake manifold is a PRB instead of the plastic long manifold that normally comes on the K20A3 RSX. It certainly appears to be a Type S based on what you have shown us here.
11-06-2014, 03:23 PM
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Re: Found an 05 RSX Type S(I think) - few questions
PM me that guys email addy and phone number... I will check it out for you. wink wink !!! lol
The transmission photo clearly shows the reverse lockout solenoid, and the intake manifold is a PRB instead of the plastic long manifold that normally comes on the K20A3 RSX. It certainly appears to be a Type S based on what you have shown us here.
The transmission photo clearly shows the reverse lockout solenoid, and the intake manifold is a PRB instead of the plastic long manifold that normally comes on the K20A3 RSX. It certainly appears to be a Type S based on what you have shown us here.
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