I currently own a 99 Si... I turboed it, then I de-turboed it. I lowered it, and I de-lowered it. I did a **** load to it, and now it's completely stock again. I love the car, but I took it apart to buy something else. Something not FWD, something like an STI, or 350z.... but I can't get the type s out of my head. I love the way the thing looks, I love the interior, and even though it's FWD, I still love the engine.

So.... I think I'm going to pick on up sooner or later. they are fairly cheap for what you get and I don't think I could see myself driving something other than a Honda. Rant over...

Now for the real questions: Does the type s come with a LSD in the 6 speed this time? How different is the new k20 compaired to the a2? I only saw some of the changes they did to the motor. and does anyone have any pics of the 05 with the factory front/rear lip and side skirts??? I have yet to see it on an 05 yet, thanks



Modified by Irishweird00 at 9:30 PM 1/9/2005

 

u can go to acura.com and see the a-spec version of it.

 

Still no LSD on the damn things.

 

Need pics..

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1099932

Just go get it, you know you want it.

 

damn.... sexy *** car...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Irishweird00 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I currently own a 99 Si... </TD></TR></TABLE>

sell me your Si, hard to find unmodified one. LoL

 

sorry to hijack this thread man but i saw your rolling chassis and i am interested, but since im a trial member i cant go post in classifieds, i have a trailer and am wondering, what part of new york do you live in, thanks alot, jim

 

Email me @ Bigmac6902@hotmail.com for questions about the chassis. I live near Albany NY. Also you can get @ me on AIM: Irishweird00

 

have you thought about S2000's, its still a honda, has an lsd, more power, more torque, best of all its rear wheel drive, imo it looks better, and you can get a excellent condition low mileage 2002 or 2003 for the same price as a new type s

if your gonna get one, get a 2002 or newer, the older ones have a couple small problems and they have a plastic rear window, newer have glass windows and everything is fixed etc

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 01-0720 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">have you thought about S2000's, its still a honda, has an lsd, more power, more torque, best of all its rear wheel drive, imo it looks better, and you can get a excellent condition low mileage 2002 or 2003 for the same price as a new type s

if your gonna get one, get a 2002 or newer, the older ones have a couple small problems and they have a plastic rear window, newer have glass windows and everything is fixed etc</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah, I have already been down that road. I'm 6'4" and all legs... I barely fit in the car.... good enough to race it, but not good to drive around in it for hours. If I was shorter I would of owned one already.

 

damn that sucks, iv sat in a rsx they have great leg room, im 6'1, not as tall as you but, i had to move the seat up a couple clicks and had alot of head room, very comfey car

im also in the market for a new car and have been doing some research

the 05 has 10 more horsepower, iv heard it uses the jdm itr intake manifold and cams

and i saw a post couple days ago in here that someone posted there 05 with the oem kit, looks real good

as far as lsd, look at an oem jdm itr unit or i hear good stuff from quaife
should make a nice difference

or you could sell your trans and buy a jdm itr trans and it will have the lsd and the better gearing and final drive

 

Yeah, They upgraded the motor quite a bit from the A2... and I like the stock look of the car better than the body kit they have for it. Looks very clean, almost like a upgraded version of the 99-00 civic si front ends. That's probably what is drawing me towards it. Plus the interior is money... I love the way it's designed. Leather owns

 

The 05's also have the itr final drive, and 17 inch rims.

 

RSX/RSX Type-S

*Revised suspension tuning for increased handling precision and a smoother ride
*Ride height reduced by 7 mm
*Optimized damper and spring settings
*Firmer stabilizer bars (front and rear for Type-S, front for RSX)
*Bushings at suspension installation points were optimized
*Inversely wound front coil springs
*Refined steering system for enhanced feel and quicker response
*Quicker steering ratio
*Stiffer steering column
*Pump flow increased by seven percent
*Kickback reduction valve
*Optimized braking system for enhanced stopping power and feel
*Pedal stroke decreased
*Master cylinder diameter increased
*Brake pedal to rigidity increased
*Larger diameter 17-inch alloy wheels and 215/45R17 all-season high-performance tires
*Body rigidity increased 15 percent in front and 21 percent in the rear through the application of reinforcements at key areas
*NVH reduced
*Engine damper added to front subframe to reduce engine rocking and vibration transmitted from the engine to the cabin
*Insulation material added at key points on doors and roof to reduce road noise
*Side-mirror gaps sealed and weather strip added
*More aggressive exterior styling
*New front and rear bumper designs
*Redesigned headlight and taillight assemblies
*Restyled signature 5-sided Acura grille
*Redesigned side sill garnish
*Four new exterior colors: Magnesium Metallic, Vivid Blue Pearl, Jade Green *Metallic, Blaze Orange Metallic
*Freshened interior design
*Deeply bolstered front seats with thicker cushions
*New chrome and titanium-look accents
*Meter faces changed from metallic to white

RSX Type-S Additional Enhancements

*Engine intake and exhaust modifications that boost the horsepower of the Type-S model to 210 at 7800 rpm (compared to 200 hp at 7400 rpm on the previous model)
*High performance camshafts to improve engine breathing
*Air intake duct enlarged for increased air flow
*Larger diameter exhaust pipes to increase exhaust flow
*Catalytic converter optimized to reduce exhaust backpressure
*6-speed transmission optimized with a lower final gear ratio for quicker acceleration and carbon synchronizers replacing brass on 5th and 6th gears for a smoother shift feel
*Larger diameter front strut tower bar
*Bushings replaced by bearings on strut mount
*Larger diameter 17-inch alloy wheels and 215/45R17 all-season high-performance tires
*Deck lid spoiler

enjoy.

 

isnt the motor called k20z or something. and hondata doest comply with the ecu.. something i heard.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hapa DC5 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">RSX/RSX Type-S

*Revised suspension tuning for increased handling precision and a smoother ride
*Ride height reduced by 7 mm
*Optimized damper and spring settings
*Firmer stabilizer bars (front and rear for Type-S, front for RSX)
*Bushings at suspension installation points were optimized
*Inversely wound front coil springs
*Refined steering system for enhanced feel and quicker response
*Quicker steering ratio
*Stiffer steering column
*Pump flow increased by seven percent
*Kickback reduction valve
*Optimized braking system for enhanced stopping power and feel
*Pedal stroke decreased
*Master cylinder diameter increased
*Brake pedal to rigidity increased
*Larger diameter 17-inch alloy wheels and 215/45R17 all-season high-performance tires
*Body rigidity increased 15 percent in front and 21 percent in the rear through the application of reinforcements at key areas
*NVH reduced
*Engine damper added to front subframe to reduce engine rocking and vibration transmitted from the engine to the cabin
*Insulation material added at key points on doors and roof to reduce road noise
*Side-mirror gaps sealed and weather strip added
*More aggressive exterior styling
*New front and rear bumper designs
*Redesigned headlight and taillight assemblies
*Restyled signature 5-sided Acura grille
*Redesigned side sill garnish
*Four new exterior colors: Magnesium Metallic, Vivid Blue Pearl, Jade Green *Metallic, Blaze Orange Metallic
*Freshened interior design
*Deeply bolstered front seats with thicker cushions
*New chrome and titanium-look accents
*Meter faces changed from metallic to white

RSX Type-S Additional Enhancements

*Engine intake and exhaust modifications that boost the horsepower of the Type-S model to 210 at 7800 rpm (compared to 200 hp at 7400 rpm on the previous model)
*High performance camshafts to improve engine breathing
*Air intake duct enlarged for increased air flow
*Larger diameter exhaust pipes to increase exhaust flow
*Catalytic converter optimized to reduce exhaust backpressure
*6-speed transmission optimized with a lower final gear ratio for quicker acceleration and carbon synchronizers replacing brass on 5th and 6th gears for a smoother shift feel
*Larger diameter front strut tower bar
*Bushings replaced by bearings on strut mount
*Larger diameter 17-inch alloy wheels and 215/45R17 all-season high-performance tires
*Deck lid spoiler

enjoy.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Damn they changed alot more than I thought. Makes me want it even more.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BaNAnABoAt689 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">isnt the motor called k20z or something. and hondata doest comply with the ecu.. something i heard.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i just got one less that a week ago, the motor code is k20z1. ive never owned a car with vtec or any sort of variable valve timing, but i used to own a dsm and i love the rsx way better.

 

Bastard's don't understand the RSX-S needs a LSD. That pisse's the **** outa me

 

I think Spoon makes a LSD for DC5. You should check that out.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HalfManHalfFred &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think Spoon makes a LSD for DC5. You should check that out. </TD></TR></TABLE>

you mean spoon markets a LSD, because they sure as **** don't make much of anything.