What are the differences if any between the 02-04 RSX-S? Thanks

Car any fun for Road Racing?

 

02-04 no changes. earlier models do have more tranny issues though

 

Heated side mirrors in 04 -> if ya really want it. lol

The car is incredible and responds very very well to any and all suspension modifications. In order to say whether or not its up to your standard for road racing your goin to have to feel it for your self. I have a good bit done to my car (for suspension) and I still want more but most people are impressed at how it handles now.
Tom

 

Heated side mirrors only change? Sounds like Honda did a good enough job the first time. Im not feeling the 05 changes. Thanks guys.

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1283758

 

i also heard that the piston was weak in 02, and they changed it in 04. correct me if i am wrong.

 

That's right, several minor changes from 02 to 04. The 05 model is where the majority of changes happened. The cars are good fun for road racing, a lil strut bar here and a sway bar there and you've got a good car for road racing.

 

pistons are weak??? cna u elaborate, only thing i heard about internals is that the springs on the intake side were prone to breaking, or was it exhaust.

 

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Car is already good to me. Comes with a front tower upper strut and a 22mm rear sway. All I need is some better tires, track pads, and a helmet.

 

I have an 02, and my car is running strong on the track.
Tein Flex suspension probably doesnt hurt either

 

early 02 valve springs were dual spring design. would not handle misshifts very well.

later 02's and 03,04 used single spring.


the springs do not break. only when u misshift does it run into issues.