RSX-S 5lug conversion question
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RSX-S 5lug conversion question
Hi, for those of you that have done the 5bolt conversion on your 7thgens did you need to install or change the proportioning valve to an RSX one? I believe that our cars do not have a visible proportioning valve but I could be wrong. Thanks in advance for any help that you can provide.
its towards the bottom of the firewall, we do have one. i haven't changed mine and my brakes feel great.
i might eventually change it, i have the brake booster and master cylinder from the type s. it's in a hard position to reach so that's my reason for not doing it yet. also i'd need to have the proportioning valve.
frankly, i dont think you need it but i haven't felt what the brakes would feel if i did change them over... i cant see it hurting me.
i might eventually change it, i have the brake booster and master cylinder from the type s. it's in a hard position to reach so that's my reason for not doing it yet. also i'd need to have the proportioning valve.
frankly, i dont think you need it but i haven't felt what the brakes would feel if i did change them over... i cant see it hurting me.
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Re: RSX-S 5lug conversion question (Transformer Guy)
i did a 5lug on my em2 with out doin any modfionation here is the theard
http://www.civicforums.com/for....html
http://www.civicforums.com/for....html
Re: RSX-S 5lug conversion question (StreetThrowback)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by StreetThrowback »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i did a 5lug on my em2 with out doin any modfionation here is the theard
http://www.civicforums.com/for....html</TD></TR></TABLE>
i saw the thread but that was the base setup, not really much of a difference other than you get to run 5lug wheels, no added performance
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still looks good
http://www.civicforums.com/for....html</TD></TR></TABLE>
i saw the thread but that was the base setup, not really much of a difference other than you get to run 5lug wheels, no added performance
.still looks good
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Re: RSX-S 5lug conversion question (1llmatic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1llmatic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no added performance?
Rear drums are upgraded to rotors.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Rear brakes do less than 30% of overall braking.
Rear drums are upgraded to rotors.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Rear brakes do less than 30% of overall braking.
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Re: RSX-S 5lug conversion question (toyomatt84)
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Rear brakes do less than 30% of overall braking.</TD></TR></TABLE>
would that mean that there's a 30% increase in overall braking performance when switching to rear disc? hehehe
Rear brakes do less than 30% of overall braking.</TD></TR></TABLE>
would that mean that there's a 30% increase in overall braking performance when switching to rear disc? hehehe
Re: RSX-S 5lug conversion question (1llmatic)
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would that mean that there's a 30% increase in overall braking performance when switching to rear disc? hehehe </TD></TR></TABLE>
Let's say the braking power is increase 50% by switching to discs (which it truly isn't, it's closer to 20%). Then you'll notice an overall 15% increase in braking power. Changing your pads and lines would yield much better numbers.
would that mean that there's a 30% increase in overall braking performance when switching to rear disc? hehehe
</TD></TR></TABLE>Let's say the braking power is increase 50% by switching to discs (which it truly isn't, it's closer to 20%). Then you'll notice an overall 15% increase in braking power. Changing your pads and lines would yield much better numbers.
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Re: RSX-S 5lug conversion question (toyomatt84)
indeed...but still its 15% increased performance
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This how to guide to use the search will hopefully educate the newer users enjoy the power of the HT resources.
Re: RSX-S 5lug conversion question (1llmatic)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1llmatic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no added performance?
Rear drums are upgraded to rotors.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i meant for the fronts, the brakes that actually do most of the work.
Rear drums are upgraded to rotors.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i meant for the fronts, the brakes that actually do most of the work.
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RSX-S 5 lug, do you have a Kswap in your car? I would like to know cuz i have a RSX-S 5 lug just sitting there and i cant put them on cuz i dont have a k-swap and im not paying 800 bucks for no lousy custom axles to use on my stock d17 with the set up... thanks in advance
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the base set up, whats all needed to go 5 lug with that..........anyone have any details on the plan..........I messaged the one guy but no reply would be great if someone could point me in some direction....
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at least you were nice about it
at least you were nice about it
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 03civicdopejmd »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the base set up, whats all needed to go 5 lug with that..........anyone have any details on the plan..........I messaged the one guy but no reply would be great if someone could point me in some direction....</TD></TR></TABLE>
if you check in his forum he posted his lists out the parts. i think it's like only 4 things you need.
if you check in his forum he posted his lists out the parts. i think it's like only 4 things you need.
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yeah i read that, i just figured it couldnt just be that easy............kinda a big process going from 4 to five lug. plus never did anything of this sort before.........people do diy and leave little stupid sh.. out that can put you back to step one..........dont wanna waste time or mess up my car.......I only have one ya no
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 03civicdopejmd »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah i read that, i just figured it couldnt just be that easy............kinda a big process going from 4 to five lug. plus never did anything of this sort before.........people do diy and leave little stupid sh.. out that can put you back to step one..........dont wanna waste time or mess up my car.......I only have one ya no</TD></TR></TABLE>
totally bro, i have only one too and i do almost all the work myself. but i'll tell you what, your necessity level to fix it goes up knowing you have to get it fixed. So you learn and fix it!
totally bro, i have only one too and i do almost all the work myself. but i'll tell you what, your necessity level to fix it goes up knowing you have to get it fixed. So you learn and fix it!
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correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't ABS negate the need to change the prop valve... I thought that was only important on cars without ABS as the ABS controls the pressure to each wheel itself... (more or less)
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mucter »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't ABS negate the need to change the prop valve... I thought that was only important on cars without ABS as the ABS controls the pressure to each wheel itself... (more or less)</TD></TR></TABLE>
The proportioning valve is necessary on any vehicle that you would desire to have a brake bias on. The ABS module only fluctuates the pressure in a full-mannered way. It doesn't control how much flow is differentiated to the wheels other than that. Think of it, in a way, as a light switch. It turns on the brake power, and it can turn it off. The proportioning valve controls just how much is going to each wheel.
The proportioning valve is necessary on any vehicle that you would desire to have a brake bias on. The ABS module only fluctuates the pressure in a full-mannered way. It doesn't control how much flow is differentiated to the wheels other than that. Think of it, in a way, as a light switch. It turns on the brake power, and it can turn it off. The proportioning valve controls just how much is going to each wheel.