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#12 of 36 Winter weather by ramzak Oct 19, 2005 (1:44 pm)
What is recommended for driving on snow and or ice in the Acura RSX, cable or regular chains, or buying another set of rims and studded snow tires? Replies to this message: vibsr (Nov 10, 2005 8:33 am)
#13 of 36 My new Momo knob by rsx_va Oct 27, 2005 (6:47 am)
I replaced my stock Type S shift knob yesterday with a black leather MOMO knob ("sphere" model). The new knob is larger and the black goes better with the leather seats IMO. The old knob was the one thing I really disliked about the Type S interior -- too small and cheap-looking. It never felt substantial enough to me. Plus the knob in the car I got was heavily scratched up. I drive with my hand on the shift knob almost all the time, so I like to have something there that feels good.   Installation was very simple -- pull down the boot skirt to detach it from the old knob, unscrew the old knob, slip on the MOMO threaded collar and a rubber sleeve, push the new knob onto the shaft, tighten up three set-screws on the new knob, and screw on the threaded collar from below. In all it took about five minutes.   The one drawback is that there's no attachment between the MOMO knob and the boot skirt, so there's a small gap between the boot collar and the new knob. It doesn't look bad because the gap is very small, but with the boot collar being loose, it rattles during shifts. I'm either going to pick up one of the aftermarket boot adapters, or maybe just slip on a couple of rubber O-rings to stop the rattling.
#14 of 36 Re: Armrest for RSX [rsx_va] by mrtommyboy2000 Oct 29, 2005 (7:31 am)
Replying to: rsx_va (Oct 14, 2005 6:33 am) Just bought one for my Type-S. Looked at the two available. The console replacement and the flip that attaches to the lumbar lever.   Flip - http://www.jjproducts.net/jj_products_htm/products/Acura/AcuraRSX/index.html (Also on eBay)   Console - http://www.rsxarmrest.com/   I choose the flip so I can get it out of the way when I'm solo and can put it down for the comfort of my passenger. Replies to this message: rsx_va (Oct 30, 2005 6:53 am) mrtommyboy2000 (Dec 10, 2005 10:49 am)
#15 of 36 Re: Armrest for RSX [mrtommyboy2000] by rsx_va Oct 30, 2005 (6:53 am)
Replying to: mrtommyboy2000 (Oct 29, 2005 7:31 am) Let us know how the installation went. I'm still undecided whether I want to add one at all. My previous car was an Accord that had a built-in armrest, and it was nice for longer drives, but I remember when I first got into it, I was constantly bumping my elbow during shifts until I got used to it. Replies to this message: mrtommyboy2000 (Dec 10, 2005 10:49 am)
#16 of 36 shift knob update by rsx_va Nov 06, 2005 (12:13 pm)
So I figured out how to pop the center console cover yesterday, and added a rubber washer under the boot skirt (actually a cone washer from an old toilet installation!) that now holds the collar up snug against the shift knob. It looks much better now!   Now I've got to deal with a slow leak in the left front tire. Damn, there goes at least $100. Why are good tires so damned expensive. I just replaced on on another car like two months ago.
#17 of 36 Re: Winter weather [ramzak] by vibsr Nov 10, 2005 (8:33 am)
Replying to: ramzak (Oct 19, 2005 1:44 pm) Hey ramzak,   A good first choice is to leave it parked when practical, but if you MUST get out there and/or you're deep in the snowbelt, go for a complete set (yup, 4!) of snow tires. If you have the funds AND THE SPACE to store a separate set of wheels, get rims. Studs are good for ice, but they'll give you a loud ride. Michelin, Yokohama, and Bridgestone come to mind for tires built with an ice-handling compound. See what they're saying at Tire Rack.
#18 of 36 Type S rear spoiler on a Base Model RSX by dc10driver Nov 15, 2005 (11:39 am)
Anyone mount one of the aftermarke Type S spoilers on their base RSX??
#19 of 36 dimming side view mirrors by hakunamatata Dec 07, 2005 (12:16 pm)
All the SUVs with Xenon lights around annoy the hell out of me. Is it possible to replace the side mirros with auto-dimming ones? And it will be nice to put an auto-dimming rear view mirror with the temprature and compass displays.
#20 of 36 Re: Armrest for RSX [rsx_va] by mrtommyboy2000 Dec 10, 2005 (10:49 am)
Replying to: rsx_va (Oct 30, 2005 6:53 am) Got the armrest but decided against installing it. Leather is a nice match but they didn't match the thread/stitching. I don't think most people would notice but I'm anal that way.
#21 of 36 AEM Air Intake kit modification by yoginil Dec 16, 2005 (12:05 pm)
I have a 2006 RSX s-type and am looking into getting an AEM air intake kit for it. AEM tech support confirms that the part has been tested on RSX models up through 2005, but not 2006. Is there any reason(engine/mechanical systems-wise) that an air intake that works/fits on a 2005 would not work on a 2006? My impression is that the 2006 model is not substantively changed in any way from the 2005. Also, any thoughts on how hard this thing is going to be to install? Thanks in advance for any advice. L.R. Replies to this message: nitromax (Mar 01, 2006 5:01 am)

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