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Replying to: rsx_va (Oct 14, 2005 6:33 am) Have you or anyone used the cold air intake modification? How hard is it to install? Does it void the manufacturer warranty? Does it really improve HP, torque, and MPG, + give it a nice growl???? I've always been told, if it sounds too good to be true, it is! There is one on e-bay for only $20, w/air filter.
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Replying to: robrwa123 (Oct 15, 2005 1:48 pm)  Hmm, cold air intake modification? Installation: Well, that's easy to install. Whatever aftermarket brand you plan to get comes with an installation guide and all the parts you need already come with it. You might need to drill one hole on the aftermarket intake for the sensor. Warranty: It can void the warranty of your RSX if the dealership can pinpoint that your modification was the cause and source of the problem. But since an air intake is unlikely to cause any mechanical problems since there's nothing mechanical about it, you shouldn't have to worry about anything. Unless you installed it improperly, then that's a big issue. Remember to keep your stock air intake just in case you decide to put it back. HP, torque, and MPG: Slight horse power increase, something like 5hp+ but I don't know about torque. MPG, this is the major drawback. I have a 97 Civic with an Iceman cold air intake installed and my MPG went down a little bit. I am considering putting back the stock air filter but I guess it was already thrown away years ago--my bad. My friend's 2002 Accord's MPG went down a bit as well after he replaced his air intake. Everyone I know who had their air intakes replaced got lower MPGs as a trade off. My advice, get it if you don't consider your MPG going down a little bit and get a little bit more power. Your car's MPG is at it's best the with stock parts.
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Replying to: joeluc13 (Oct 15, 2005 2:51 pm) Maybe I'll experiment with the intake - it's on e-bay for only $20. As long as I could swap it out without too much hassle or wear and tear, it might be worth sampling...
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Replying to: robrwa123 (Oct 16, 2005 3:15 pm)
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Hello everyone! I need some information on aftermarket suspension kits out there that you think would be best for an 05 RSX Type S. I'm planning to get both struts and springs so I'm considering getting the Tein SS-P but not sure if it's the best. Also, are camber kits required if I'm going to get Teins? If so, what brand of camber kit should I get? I would really appreciate your help.
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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?
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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. |
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Replying to: rsx_va (Oct 14, 2005 6:33 am) 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.
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Replying to: mrtommyboy2000 (Oct 29, 2005 7:31 am)
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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. |
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