2003 Acura RSX-S (Track Tuned) - POV test drive
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Part 2 of my RSX Type-S review. This time around, we have Seigo's track-focused example that doubles as a daily driver. With a tuned motor, proper suspension, bucket seat, roll bar, functional aero, brake upgrades and more, this RSX is one of the more hardcore FWD cars I've driven.
Fun sections are at 8:28 and 11:57. Shared photo album: goo.gl/photos/fbwaBSyQKinVPZMDA
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Good analytic mind, but you gotta loosen up man, smile a bit or crack a joke. These cars are supposed to be fun as well as being numbers, figures, and part numbers.
@Tain950
8 жыл бұрын
I agree they were a little dry they definitely need to lighten up a little.
@PeterHansOfficial
6 жыл бұрын
That's who he is....
@Anthony-kz4qc
6 жыл бұрын
Asians are mostly serious lol unless your smufinwrx lol
@davidpineda645
4 жыл бұрын
alot of these guys are serious car guys and when you have a car this fast you have to be serious so you dont die
That car sounds amazing Wow!!!!!
Not being able to see the hood is normal in a DC5. Can't see the hood with the stock seats in the car. Honda just mounted the dash high, and combined with the downward slope of the hood, it doesn't work well for front end visibility.
@issaccontreras8455
6 жыл бұрын
koopatroopa187 same I cant see the front of my car DC5 but I dont get bothered by it at all.
That's the cleanest rsx that's not riced
"I literally cannot see any part of the hood" yea that kinda happens when you're 5'5''
@dutchsxn
8 жыл бұрын
I'm 5'8 and I'm 13
@WelshyAutomotive
8 жыл бұрын
im 6'7'' @ 17 lol
@dutchsxn
8 жыл бұрын
+brendan2jz lol ;)
@mushy18100
8 жыл бұрын
I'm just 5'11" 5 feet vertical but 11 inche horizontal. 🍌
@teamslowboizb5_s484
6 жыл бұрын
He's not 5'5, he's 5'3 lol
I enjoyed watching the vid, keep up the good work!
Very nice!!! This car looks well sorted, as RSX's should be :)
I know what you mean, my NRG quick release feels way different than my stock wheel did. The extra weightiness made it feel more connected to the road lol
never will i sell my rsx. I've had it since high school. haven't put much miles, its a 15 year old car . I LOVE IT.
Gratz on 1k subs mang
@Zygrene
8 жыл бұрын
+Ethanmeister Gosh, FINALLY someone notices. Lol kidding. Thanks for your continued support. Hope to make it 10k+ by end of this year.
@ethownzbh
8 жыл бұрын
+Zygrene Seeing how much you've been growing lately I wouldn't be surprised if you did.
@VancouverViralVids
3 жыл бұрын
21k bud @zygrene
@VancouverViralVids
3 жыл бұрын
@@Zygrene made it bud
yeah I just installed my Injen CAI... I see the HP.... pretty much everything he has on his car is what I want...
haha the "Fujiwara Tofu Shop" license plate surround
where did he get the rear mugen lip from
Any RSX tuners in Sac I can connect with? Looking for some help moding my 2003 type S since I'm such a noob.
do u know if theres a way to help the Shift linkage not go bad...
This is much better than the other RSX. I would like to know how much of a drop he did on the Fortune coilovers. I use the Mugen SS setup, because I use mine as a daily driver too. And a regular coilover with linear springs would just be too harsh for my 1year old. But Fortune is an extremely good cheap route to take. Otherwise better look at spending 2k for a good coilover. And the guy hit the nail on the head. the RSX requires stiff springs in the rear to keep the rear end from moving too much. Because of the placement of the coilover. Not so much to make it a tail happy car, but to fix the suspension travel issues in the rear that the RSX has.
@vencisw
8 жыл бұрын
+Seigo Ma How do you like the wing? I know the car greatly benefits from one and was wondering if a USDM wing is enough. Did your car have the USDM wing before? If so was there a huge difference?
@vencisw
8 жыл бұрын
+Seigo Ma I was hoping to hear something different because of the J's and Mugen price tag is so high. Thanks for the tip. Nice car btw. You help me make the decision on my spring rates. I was originally going to go with 10/14 but a friend recommended 14/18 but I thought that was a bit much.
@JujutsuHeiho
8 жыл бұрын
Vencis Wolgamott Mugen wing is no longer sold anymore. You will have to buy it used.
@vencisw
8 жыл бұрын
+Jujutsuheiho You think the replica Mugen wing works equally as well?
@JujutsuHeiho
8 жыл бұрын
Vencis Wolgamott I haven't personally tested them, but I would not risk it. Save money. Do it right. That's what I live by on my car. All my parts are authentic Mugen. On facebook groups i've seen Mugen wings going for about a grand. J's racing will be much more and will take 3 months to be shipped I think.
I've been having a problem with my Rsx, it's idles rough for 10 seconds then dies. I've tried new spark plugs, new fuel pump, new fuel injectors, new fuel pump relay and lastly i tried this new o2 primary sensor. Still same problem, and when i check with obdII reader its gives me codes like, Primary o2 sensor heater malfunction, the o2 sensor shows 0 volts wtf? The secondary o2 sensor is showing voltage but the primary isn't. I don't know what wrong and I love my Rsx you can only imagine how much it sucks not being able to drive my car for the past 3 months because of this problem. Any ideas?
@Em12k
8 жыл бұрын
take it to a mechanic be honest with you. save yourself the headache.
Which one ?... is it the Power Getter or RM-01A?
Couldn't understand the guy talking, what exhaust are you running? Sounded nice. "XXX catback exhaust"
@Zygrene
8 жыл бұрын
+Blessman Fred Fujitsubo
Ok cool thanks Segio Ma... so it might be louder than 95db's
I have an 02 rsx-s I jus rebuilt the engine (I spun a piston bearing, totally sheared:D) , This rsx sounds nice and rides nice, the 8600 rpm fuel cut off scares me a bit, especially since the 02's have the primary and secondary springs and im afraid of floating them..but anyways im wondering if this car has any flywheel or clutch upgrades??
@888899991
8 жыл бұрын
+Seigo Ma ohh I see I see .. I went to a local shop here where I'm from (Canada) and checked out the kpro prices which turned out to be around $900..Would you recommend getting kpro since I jus rebuilt the engine is it quite a noticeable amount of gains?
@888899991
8 жыл бұрын
+Seigo Ma yeahhh alright thanks a lot man I'm gonna grab it in the summer then..I have a few other parts I have that I'm gonna put on (a spec spoiler, racing pedals, some other random stuff) maybe a new wheel, I like the leather seats tho I don't think I'll change those Lol But yeah dude sick car looks real clean props and good luck!!
Hi +Zygrene i live in Europe,i have a little question in your opinion well modified RSX will be better than stock Honda Integra Type R DC2? :) We have the EP3 but for me it's not good as like old Honda's i drive a EG Civic now. It handles pretty well and the sitting position is awesome for me,in EP3 it is higher.
@Zygrene
7 жыл бұрын
I have not driven a stock DC2R so I can't comment on that, but a well modified RSX-S (suspension, drivetrain, brakes) is a pleasure to drive. But the lack of double wishbones and the heavier weight are inherent disadvantages vs the DC2R.
did he get the full brembo brake conversion with LCAs, sway bar, axles?
@athfdrizzle
7 жыл бұрын
just curious. did u have to rebuild calipers, axles, etc?
@athfdrizzle
7 жыл бұрын
cool! thanks for the response man. Plan to get this setup soon!
@athfdrizzle
7 жыл бұрын
however, where were u able to get the new seals and the bushings
@sunnyyu3185
7 жыл бұрын
how was the aspec suspension before your fortune autos? did you track it with the aspec suspension?
@sunnyyu3185
7 жыл бұрын
Seigo Ma ooooo sounds good. Really considering this suspension because of the complications of our front McPherson suspension relating to how ride height greatly affects the performance. Did you have anything else during your aspec set up like a different rear sway?
That's Funny tho... I recognized exactly where u guys drove... Your on Calaveras RD... lol ..
Haha isn't that up Calaveras/Sierra Rd?
whats the exhaust shit sounds great
Driver mod needed, complains to much and drives to soft.
Nice production!! I'll have to check out some of your other work. I have a recently acquired 2003 RSX-S that needs struts/springs and am considering Fortune Auto 500's, A-spec or Mugen SS. What was your assessment of the 500's? TIA
@Zygrene
8 жыл бұрын
+M.T. Larry The only two coilovers I've tried on the DC5 are FA500 and Megan Racing. The FA500 is much better. Less bouncy, more compliant, feels good when pushing the car.
@MarkTLarry
8 жыл бұрын
Ah, well, yesterday I ordered a Mugen Sport Suspension from Japan instead. Not tracking right now and if I decide to do more I'll switch to something w/ adjustment. Right now I'm trusting Mugen R&D for specific vehicle application. Thanks
@mushy18100
8 жыл бұрын
+M.T. Larry great decision! Buying online in Japan is way smarter than buying here in US
did he say Fujitsubo Exhaust?
@Zygrene
8 жыл бұрын
Yes
@Zygrene
8 жыл бұрын
+Jdub422127 rm01a
are you selling it?
How can I get in contact with the owner??
@Zygrene
7 жыл бұрын
instagram.com/initiald3s/
1:38 this guy driving is like "Ok get to the point whats your HP" ahahahahaha
@liudynasty
8 жыл бұрын
1:33 sorry
Damn dude, camera game in on point! I gotta ask, how did the owner get the higher 8500 redline gauges? Did he swap them with the Type R gauges?
@Zygrene
8 жыл бұрын
+maximus9401 Thanks, I'm playing around with new camera angles in my upcoming videos too. Yes, he has the Type R gauge cluster.
@maximus9401
8 жыл бұрын
Zygrene got it, thanks!
nice...ok... do u know if the Power Getter is Legal here in California?... I'm in the club RSX forums but no one answers....I know I can get the power Getter from Japan for 83,000 YEN.... about 750US... but if isn't legal here than its no use
@zunciful
8 жыл бұрын
+Jdub422127 ^^^^^ANYBODY GOT AN ANSWER FOR THIS GUY? IM CURIOUS TOO
Hey Seigo, great setup on your DC5. Just wondering how many miles you have on your car and if you have any issues with gears grinding?
@bosshoggish1
8 жыл бұрын
+Seigo Ma Thanks for the reply. I think it's common for the 1st Gen RSX with synchro issues. I have a 03 too and have 2nd gear grinds.
@richardtaylor3920
8 жыл бұрын
+bosshoggish1 royal purple synchromesh transmission fluid should take care of the grinds.i had a 3rd gear grind in my 03 and afterwards it shifted smoother than ever.
@bosshoggish1
8 жыл бұрын
+Richard Taylor Thanks for the suggestion. I heard Amisol is also good. I used Honda MTF at 115k, the grinding stopped for about 5k then started up again. I will consider Royal Purple next time.
a wing on a fwd?
@vkoptchev
8 жыл бұрын
+Tipsy panzer fwd-s are nose heavy, you definitely need a wing. The owner addressed this clearly, saying he preferred the rear sliding at low speed corners and wanted stability at high speed corners.
@koopatroopa187
8 жыл бұрын
Nah, no need for any sort of spoilers or wings on a FWD. Air flow over the car magically changes depending on your drivetrain.
@mushy18100
8 жыл бұрын
Since it's a track car, Wing is a necessity
@Jasonthraen
8 жыл бұрын
So the rear doesn't slide out when turning
200 wheel from bolt on!!! No freakn Way!
@mushy18100
8 жыл бұрын
It's actually true. You could gain that much of horsepower on a DC5 by just bolt ons in contrast to AP1/2 that it needs a proper tuned plus bolt ons in order to maximize the potential of the F series.
@zhemin
8 жыл бұрын
Bolt on and no tune can give you 200hp on k20 >.> I have a gruppe m intake full exhaust and hi flow cat and it feels like it gained 5hp tops at the crank to be honest lol
@mushy18100
8 жыл бұрын
+Zhemin Lin where exactly did you find it saying about 200hp by just bolt ons?
@zhemin
8 жыл бұрын
WHATTT? The owner said that in the video he 200hp atw with the mod he has and i made a comment saying no way! What you TALKing About LoL
@EthanSmith48
8 жыл бұрын
race header, intake, cat back exhaust, and tune usually dynos at around 200whp.
lol you drive like you got your licence yesterday
when is Honda gonna grow up and make awd or rear wheel drive cars?
@yhallorty
8 жыл бұрын
S200's are rear wheel
@mushy18100
8 жыл бұрын
Haha that's what Hondas are known for. All Motor (Narurally Aspirated engines), FWD but with proper suspension tuned, engine and ECU tuned could beat a 4WD turbo or supercharged on circuit (not on straightaways) 👍🏼
LSD will make all the difference
well... youneed to review a DC2 type r ... to seewhat a ff really is... but nice reviews
@Zygrene
8 жыл бұрын
+cr2nr DC2R is at the top of my list of "want to drive"
@koopatroopa187
8 жыл бұрын
I find the DC5 to be a more rewarding car to drive than the DC2.
@joshuav1088
8 жыл бұрын
+Zygrene I have a dc2 with lsd but I am far away from California
@Zygrene
8 жыл бұрын
Import Tunner That's too bad. If you're ever down here in Cali let me know.
@joshuav1088
8 жыл бұрын
+Zygrene yeah one thing the dc5 is missing is the double wishbone suspension which the dc2 has in my opinion dc2 integra hadle better but dc5 does have a better engine
you like calaveras and sierra huh? HMU next time you're there
Im sure they come with LSD already
@Zygrene
8 жыл бұрын
+rsxkid21 I don't think any DC5 in the US came with an LSD. They're all open diff.
@JujutsuHeiho
8 жыл бұрын
+rsxkid21 Only Type R came with LSD.
@mushy18100
8 жыл бұрын
DC5s US Specs don't come with factory or helical LSDs like JDM DC5 Type Rs do. I believe 2006 Si do come with it
When you try to copy Matt Farah's videos of drive by's. We all know who started this.
one take LOL
this dude doesnt know alot about these cars he got more to learn 😂 he acting like he know everything