RSX-S Rebuild
 

Hello my name is Chris, just letting yall know I have some entertainment to offer. I have a new car and i will need as much as help as i can get to get my car back to normal. Im on a budget , go to school/work, and i have always wanted my own Acura RSX-S but i dont have that kind of money. Short life story i had a gsr, traded it and got me a 1999 Honda Accord EX coupe f23. bought some goodies replaced axles, lowered car jdm this and that .. then i saw a deal on an RSX-S crashed for 6K. I called and got my questions answered. The car is a 2004, only 36,474 original miles on the virgin k20 .. asked if it was salvage and was told it wasnt. LONG story short the car is a clean title and got me the car. Here are some pictures from previous owner, i will post better ones.

https://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l...ofo13/1-12.jpg
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The car turns on [: I cant wait to get her, i am the second owner yay.

Here is a question I have , the clutch is all the way down and I cant move the car out of gear. What is the problem i am facing? Thank you all for looking , I hopefully get answers !!

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Modified by tweek_boii at 8:32 AM 10/21/2008

Re: RSX-S Rebuild (tweek_boii)
 

did you make sure the clutch cable is set properly?

Re: RSX-S Rebuild (dan12288)
 

I dont know were to look , but tommorow my buddy is going to check it out .
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Re: RSX-S Rebuild (tweek_boii)
 

So you bought a car that you have no idea what is really wrong with it? I hope you took someone along who was knowledgable about how much $$ you'd need to put into it.

How are we supposed to diagnose your problem when we have no idea how hard the car was impacted or what exactly is wrong with it?

Re: RSX-S Rebuild (tweek_boii)
 

i think the guy lied to you. That has to be a slavaged vehicle.. there is no way that was not considered salvaged. From the pics, I promise that car is salvaged. I wrecked my 03 and it was in waaaaaaay better shape then that picture and they still totalled my vehicle. Did you get a carfax?

You could have hidden damage that you don't know about and from what you are describing, you've got some. You say you are on a budget.. but you just spent 6k on a wrecked car and you want to rebuild it? You realize parts are not cheap for these cars. You took more then you can chew off.

Re: RSX-S Rebuild (Todd00)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Todd00 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So you bought a car that you have no idea what is really wrong with it? I hope you took someone along who was knowledgable about how much $$ you'd need to put into it.

How are we supposed to diagnose your problem when we have no idea how hard the car was impacted or what exactly is wrong with it?</TD></TR></TABLE>

i went with a mechanic and a buddy of mine and said it was good to go , they have repaired other vehicles my father and i have owned in the past ..

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by risktypeS &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i think the guy lied to you. That has to be a slavaged vehicle.. there is no way that was not considered salvaged. From the pics, I promise that car is salvaged. I wrecked my 03 and it was in waaaaaaay better shape then that picture and they still totalled my vehicle. Did you get a carfax?

You could have hidden damage that you don't know about and from what you are describing, you've got some. You say you are on a budget.. but you just spent 6k on a wrecked car and you want to rebuild it? You realize parts are not cheap for these cars. You took more then you can chew off. </TD></TR></TABLE>

We used carfax, i wouldnt get into a heap of trouble with out know how bad the heap really is . the guy never reported the accident, we called the DMV and it has no accident report, and like i said carfax states its good to go . he has the title and its clean bro .

Re: RSX-S Rebuild (dan12288)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dan12288 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">did you make sure the clutch cable is set properly?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Clutch cable? Lol, its a hydraulic system, there is no cable.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tweek_boii &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Here is a question I have , the clutch is all the way down and I cant move the car out of gear. What is the problem i am facing? Thank you all for looking , I hopefully get answers !!

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Have you checked to see if there is fluid in the clutch master cylinder reservoir?
There could be air in the lines.

The accident could have damaged the hydraulic lines or dislodged the slave cylinder off the front of the transmission.

Anyone notice the passenger side airbag blew? (Meaning both blew)

If this accident was reported wouldn't that automatically be a total? Not sure.

Re: (burnout8488)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by burnout8488 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Anyone notice the passenger side airbag blew? (Meaning both blew)

If this accident was reported wouldn't that automatically be a total? Not sure.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yea if it was reported then yea it would of been totaled. But it looks like a nice pickup/project. Good luck with it https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: (burnout8488)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SpEeDyX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yea if it was reported then yea it would of been totaled. But it looks like a nice pickup/project.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by burnout8488 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If this accident was reported wouldn't that automatically be a total? Not sure.</TD></TR></TABLE>

How do you come to that deduction? Do you know what the term totaled means? You guys are funny!

Totaled (shorthand for total loss) is a term used in the insurance industry. In the US, when a vehicle is damaged and the cost of repairs and the salvage value combined would exceed the current value of the vehicle, the insurance company may declare it totaled. Generally, the insurance provider will only pay out the lesser cost of buying a replacement vehicle, instead of paying to repair the old one to its previous state.

Re: (Kidnkorner)
 

you have alot of work ahead of you. i did the same thing. bought car wrecked and fixed it. expect there to be alot unexpected problems.

like cd player not working(due to car being hit so hard it messed up internals.
a/c switching from floor the middle to windshield my not all work.

check out the thread about my car

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2058446

dont worry about salvage title unless you plan on sellin. mine is and could care less.

Re: (Kidnkorner)
 

Depending the insurance company, it's usually total damage exceeding 70% value of the car is when they declare it totalled.

OP:

You have a lot of work and for being on a budget, it's not a cheap project. Well at least once your done if you want to sell it, you'll have a clean vehicle history. Your project will probably cost roughly about the same price as buying a used one but at least you'll have the satisfactory of saying you rebuilt it. Good luck https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: (risktypeS)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by risktypeS &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Depending the insurance company, it's usually total damage exceeding 70% value of the car is when they declare it totalled.

OP:

You have a lot of work and for being on a budget, it's not a cheap project. Well at least once your done if you want to sell it, you'll have a clean vehicle history. Your project will probably cost roughly about the same price as buying a used one but at least you'll have the satisfactory of saying you rebuilt it. Good luck https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif </TD></TR></TABLE>
Very true. If it was an integra or up to 2000 civic it would be a whoooolllle different story.. Hell im about to shell out $550 for a damn clutch on my ep3. Labor mostly but it would cost 1/3 of that on my old civic :[

Re: RSX-S Rebuild (Kidnkorner)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kidnkorner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">


The accident could have damaged the hydraulic lines or dislodged the slave cylinder off the front of the transmission.</TD></TR></TABLE>


you mean this?

https://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l...rannystuff.jpg


i got the new hoping it will fix it !

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rnepmc077 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you have alot of work ahead of you. i did the same thing. bought car wrecked and fixed it. expect there to be alot unexpected problems.

like cd player not working(due to car being hit so hard it messed up internals.
a/c switching from floor the middle to windshield my not all work.

check out the thread about my car

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2058446

dont worry about salvage title unless you plan on sellin. mine is and could care less.</TD></TR></TABLE>

interesting , you know the cables that hook up to headlights ?? all that good stuff?? SMASHED , its really fun i am enjoying this alot , but listen you guys , car is clean title and i love RSX-S my dream car nuthing less ..

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by risktypeS &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Depending the insurance company, it's usually total damage exceeding 70% value of the car is when they declare it totalled.

OP:

You have a lot of work and for being on a budget, it's not a cheap project. Well at least once your done if you want to sell it, you'll have a clean vehicle history. Your project will probably cost roughly about the same price as buying a used one but at least you'll have the satisfactory of saying you rebuilt it. Good luck </TD></TR></TABLE>

5k and around 1.9k on repair i got some connections but nothing is new, not the core support or rad support but hey a budget is a budget lol

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 02_Si_FTW &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Very true. If it was an integra or up to 2000 civic it would be a whoooolllle different story.. Hell im about to shell out $550 for a damn clutch on my ep3. Labor mostly but it would cost 1/3 of that on my old civic :[</TD></TR></TABLE>

if you love it youll fix it , no further comment .. right ??

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ok right now i have some material for the car , already cut the damn core support and just cheking out more stuff within hours. loving every second of it , every cold meal i get from taking this ride apart haha well here is more pictures of broken goodies lol


https://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l...hermostuff.jpg

having problem with camera , well any ways all electronic harness are messed up , battery has a lil dent hehe ughh this is fun lol

but depite all here is the young k20
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Re: RSX-S Rebuild (tweek_boii)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tweek_boii &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

interesting , you know the cables that hook up to headlights ?? all that good stuff?? SMASHED , its really fun i am enjoying this alot , but listen you guys , car is clean title and i love RSX-S my dream car nuthing less ..


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headlight connections were fine. i reused the bulb and the connectors w/ the new headlights. the only thing that really messed up was the windshield washer reservoir and all its connections. i decided to not have one.

Re: RSX-S Rebuild (rnepmc077)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rnepmc077 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

headlight connections were fine. i reused the bulb and the connectors w/ the new headlights. the only thing that really messed up was the windshield washer reservoir and all its connections. i decided to not have one. </TD></TR></TABLE>

eah all that is messed up lol oh well !
hey guys i saw a n 06 conversion thing on an 03 and well ima do that so yeah my car is ognna be 06 [:

Re: RSX-S Rebuild (tweek_boii)
 

more power to you dude, i hope you can get it going. As long as the frame isnt bent, i don't see why it couldn't be repaired. Get it street legal and running, worry about the aesthetics later!

Re: RSX-S Rebuild (rtnlsltn)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rtnlsltn &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">more power to you dude, i hope you can get it going. As long as the frame isnt bent, i don't see why it couldn't be repaired. Get it street legal and running, worry about the aesthetics later!</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah well i have to cut out a core support ]: oh, and well i have a great deal on an 06 front end


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Re: RSX-S Rebuild (tweek_boii)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tweek_boii &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you mean this?

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That would definitely cause the clutch pedal to go all the way to the floor!

Re: RSX-S Rebuild (Kidnkorner)
 

well i have a new one so im alright correct ?

Re: RSX-S Rebuild (tweek_boii)
 

just bought the radiator, i never knew there was two !, well i got the headlight the JDM ones, and i got the hood [: pictures later , i need to fix my camera !

Re: RSX-S Rebuild (tweek_boii)
 

been super busy going to school going to work and fixing the ride, whiule maintaining the accord damn. any ways as for the rsx we cut off the old core support put in the new one, installed a couple of stuff, radiator, fenders. as for side goodies, i did place an order on a skunk 2 shift knob 6 speed and i want to install my lug nuts but im thinking about getting the 17" type S rims, should i get them or get the mugen mf-10 replicas ???

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Modified by tweek_boii at 9:11 PM 10/6/2008

Re: RSX-S Rebuild (tweek_boii)
 

Good luck with the rebuild.

Re: (Kidnkorner)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kidnkorner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

How do you come to that deduction? Do you know what the term totaled means? You guys are funny!

Totaled (shorthand for total loss) is a term used in the insurance industry. In the US, when a vehicle is damaged and the cost of repairs and the salvage value combined would exceed the current value of the vehicle, the insurance company may declare it totaled. Generally, the insurance provider will only pay out the lesser cost of buying a replacement vehicle, instead of paying to repair the old one to its previous state.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Or totaled is a term he could of just used to describe the car considering he said it was a clean title https://honda-tech.com/zeroavatar/192549


But man your lucky, i wish i could find a pickup/project like that, deff go for 05/06 front end conversion it looks so good https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: (SpEeDyX)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SpEeDyX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Or totaled is a term he could of just used to describe the car considering he said it was a clean title https://honda-tech.com/zeroavatar/192549


But man your lucky, i wish i could find a pickup/project like that, deff go for 05/06 front end conversion it looks so good https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif </TD></TR></TABLE>

ou dont know how many times i sign in online in craigslist.com i use the LA forums orange county , anythin sort of local. i was thinking about tdoing the conversion but i like the 02-04 face better. i just ordered my depo headlights, i will do my headlights from black to bronze like the ITR headlights, i dont find it smart spend 600+ for jdm headlights when for 10 bucks paint u can get the sam thing. Right? Right? well yeah should get my shift know and head lamps soon...

i did find a good deal on a 03 bumper and 04 hood with hood mounts, the old ones broke
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