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Replying to: jdm_rsx_ts (Nov 13, 2005 8:06 pm) I didn't modify our 2003 RSX, so I don't know anything. On the other website, I read about people who have installed a CAI which allowed water into their engine causing hydrolock. |
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So just to update, I went ahead and got the Bridgestone Turanzas put on my RSX. Got a decent price at the local Firestone dealer so I just went there rather than deal with the whole Tire Rack thing. I got the H-rated tire, saving a few bucks now and probably later on since they should last longer. I don't drive above 130 mph (not often, anyway  ). I can feel an immediate difference in the handling -- the initial "bite" seems a bit sloppier than the Michelins, like it takes the tire a few milliseconds to grab the road following a quick steering input, but once it grabs, it holds tight. The Michelin felt a bit more predictable to me, but then I've been driving Michelins forever, so that's what I'm used to. The noise level is about the same, though quieter on certain pavement types than the Michelins, and possibly noisier on others. I haven't seen rain or snow since I got the new tires. I'll be really interested to see how these handle snow -- Tire Rack scored them pretty highly for snow handling, but some of the owners' reviews felt differently. The Michelin MMX was rated very low for snow handling. We don't get a lot of snow here in central Virginia, so it shouldn't be a big deal, but I'd like to still be able to get to work if we get an inch or two.
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Anyone looking to buy a new RSX beware. Check out the "Problems and Solutions" message board. I just bought an RSX base model 5AT (wife) w/leather. Sweet looking car, no doubt. Prior to the purchace,I had read on this site, about a popping noise coming from the struts on the RSX. I figured, it won't happen to me and by now, they fixed any kind of problem that was there. Wrong!! Soon after puting a few miles on the car, it started making some noise. I didn't want to believe it but I am experiencing the same problem experienced by those that came before. Acura doesn't want to acknowledge the problem at this time.....dealer said they know about the problem and will grease the strut housing to silence the problem. MDX silencer tubes, as mentioned in another post, will supposidly fix the problem but it's not an authorized Acura fix. Anyway, check out the other posts before you pay good money for what's suppose to be a quality made machine.
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Replying to: dc10driver (Nov 15, 2005 8:25 pm)
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Replying to: mikefm58 (Nov 16, 2005 5:58 am)
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Replying to: dc10driver (Nov 16, 2005 7:49 am) |
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Replying to: bobst (Nov 13, 2005 8:13 am) |
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Replying to: rsx_va (Nov 15, 2005 7:40 am)
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how does the rsx handle in winter with all season tires?
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Replying to: li_sailor (Nov 19, 2005 5:08 am) Under those conditions, I drive mine vary carefully. |
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