Revtoredline

I think I posted a similar question before. Besides intake and exhaust, anything else I can do? Use octane booster? New belt? How about for handling? Bigger tires with same rims or change rims also? Does lowering it 1-2 inches really do anything with stock rims/tires? BTW, anyone heard about the "Tornado"? Its suppose to incr. HP (about 10-15) and gas mileage. I dont think it hurts anything to use it but I'm a little leery. Thanks guys...and gals.

f0de

you could prolly stick a hot dog in that intake and it'd do the same thing.. if you want better handling.. learn how to drift without the ebrake, and wow all your friends.. and slap a shot on the car if you want speed.. or the type r pistons and gears

f1nal zeros

well if u want to be cheap as hell. instead of buyin the intake and exhaust. just do this:
for the intake. just pull the intake tube from the box and run it like that. leave the tube just a half inch from the box. as for the exhaust, just pull the exhaust off, or unbolt it from the cat. u'll get mad low end, but ur top end will suck major ***. and to think all that cost u NOTHNG!!!!!!!! as for handling. just learn to drive better. for traction, lower ur tire pressure, but thats only good if ur doin the 1/4 mile. but in all , STOP BEING CHEAP!!! and just get the damn parts. well good luck in ur frugulness..lol

SoCal ITR

How about better tires?

Daemione

I agree. Tires. Stock size, maximum performance tires. It'll be a totally different car. After you've got some decent rubber, then go ahead & do springs & shocks.

After that, weight reduction would be the cheapest way to improve the car over-all.

Revtoredline

Do you really think staying with stock size but going to high performance will make that much difference? I did'nt think so unless went to bigger rims like an 18 and maybe a 225. Have you heard of the tornado?

f1nal zeros

well on ur comment about weather its good to stay with ur stock rims and get high performance tires, the answer is yes. i stayed with my stock and trashed those p.o.s. michellens and got falken azienis. dude, u will notice the difference right away. once u heat those babes up, they are like glue on the street. they grab and launch. i have won many races with these babes. but now i got falken beta's. its a 215/45R17. i got them on the jdm type R rims. but i am keepin the azienis for when i need more traction. the 17's are lighter believe it or not. weight of jdm rims= 14 pounds. i'll post a pic as soon as i can. well good luck with the tires. next on my list is a direct port wet nos set up. 50 shot. then im gettin the jdm intake manifold. and more to come. well good luck guys. i'll keep u posted on what i do next and who i race. laterzz

SandSanta

There are plenty of things you can do to increase your power but aside from the possible 10 HP from addons you really can't get massive increases in power without spending money. Nitrous(sp?) Oxide is one method, but it isn't one that I would do on a new car with a 7000 dollar engine. You can also try forced induction via turbo or supercharger which again, I wouldn't do on a brand new car just yet.

Daemione

Like f1nal zeros said, performance tires are definitely worth it. If you want simple, cheap, & easy performance, 18's are not the way to go. Stock 16" wheels (they're plenty light already, 16 lbs., I think), and upgraded rubber in the stock size. The stock tires are little more than glorified all-seasons.

If you get a wider rim, a wider tire is possible. My personal preference (if I had the money) would be the lightest 16X7 or 16X7.5 wheels I could find, and some 225 width tires. The 16" diameter will keep what little weight there is close to the axle, improving acceleration. It also keeps tire prices reasonable. And you can get away with a less extreme drop (suspension travel is a good thing, as well as less negative camber) without it looking funny. With 18's you've got to drop more to avoid the "lifted 4-wheeler" optical illusion.

But like I said, maximum or ultra-high performance tires & weight reduction would be the cheapest, most effective way to improve the car.

Tornado's a scam. Don't bother.

Revtoredline

Hey man, thanks for all your suggestions. You seem to know what you are talking about as well as most of the rest of you, at least more than I know about this topic. Stock rims with ultra performance tires for the summer sounds like a plan.
I'm gonna try the tornado risk free( $ back gaurantee). I'll keep you posted if it increases gas mileage (mainly all I want). I'm getting a rather pittiful 26 MPG on mostly highway.

f1nal zeros

ok one question. what is " tornado"? i have never heard of these things. can someone please inform me of what they are. and also. i did do the stock 16's with falken aziens and oh man, trust me u will love it. mad traction. but now i got the jdm 17's. championship white. and they almost match my type S pearl white. u cant really tell. i'll be postin pic tomorrow. if i can. gona get my digital camera back tonite and take a pic of my car in the morning. i'll keep you guys updated on what i do next. also, if any one knows where i can get the jdm intake manifold for my rsx-s please send me a link or a number i can call. im lookng for this everywhere. thanx guys

ThePunk

The "Tornado" is a scam. It is just a fan shaped piece of tin you put into your intake pipe.
Don't waste your time.
(And make sure that "No Risk" is really what it says... IE They pay all of the shipping and handling for returns, FULL money back, etc. Watch out for the fine print!)

f1nal zeros

thanx for the info bro, i sure as hell wont be doin this " tornado" anytime soon. also, i need help looking for a jdm intake manifold for my rsx-s. if anyone can help me , i would appreciate it alot. thanx guys

Revtoredline

JDM? I'm not as "in the loop" as you younger guys! Anyway, check out this site : http://www.jdmhondaparts.com
The infomercial says the tornado has been dyno tested to bring about 5-20 extra hp at the wheels and up to 24% incr. MPG. Anyway, like I said I'll try it and post my results. Its serious false advertisement if it isn't true and even if they might not gaurantee it in writing, they have a 100% 30 day money back gaurantee. In st. louis, they run an infomercial abouit 20 minutes long going into detail with validation from automotive labs and engineers. Anyway, we'll wait and see.

Revtoredline

And my personal favorite: autocarparts.com

MK Ultra

Sell it and buy a real Integra.

Revtoredline

C'mon now! What the hell do you think I drive? I'll give you a hint: A stronger, faster, cooler version of the 'Integra'. My opinion. To each his own, dude.