my cousin is looking for his first car and he was thinking about the DC5 type s
he would like to know what are the major and minor differences between the 02-04 model compared to the 05 plus besides the different head lamps and back lamps thanks for your time and help

Jayson

 

the time for you to search for this is a lot shorter and less complicated than for us to explain it to you
there's quite a bit of changes
inside and out
since its his first car, i suggest getting a older model

 

yeah i was telling him that but he still want to know that are the differences

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by n0limitzracer916 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my cousin is looking for his first car and he was thinking about the DC5 type s
he would like to know what are the major and minor differences between the 02-04 model compared to the 05 plus besides the different head lamps and back lamps thanks for your time and help

Jayson </TD></TR></TABLE>

Changes from 02-04 to 05+

* 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 sport design 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

* Vehicle noise and vibrations 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
* Heated side-mirrors
* 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
* The engine intake and exhaust modifications that boost the horsepower of the 2005 Type-S model to 210 at 7800 rpm (revised to 201 hp in 2006), 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 gas

* Bushings replaced by bearings on strut mount

* Deck lid spoiler