'04 SSM A-Spec

Type A-Spec · 05-30-2005, 08:22 PM

*Stoptech Rotor Pictures on Page 6*
*Racing Photos on Page 5*
*Borla Sound Clip and Falken Tires on Page 4*
*Comptech Header, JDM ITR Rear Sway Bar, JDM ITR Brake Ducts, Replica Mugen Strut Tower Brace, Megan C-Pillar Bar & photos on Page 3*
*Borla Exhaust installed, Injen MRI, and Redouts on Page 2*
*Updated Mod List*

Engine:
Borla T-304 Stainless Steel Cat-Back System
Comptech 4-2 Stainless Steel Header
Injen MR Polished Intake
Injen HS3500 Jet Black heat shield
Injen Billet Aluminum Oil Filler Cap
Comptech Billet Battery Tie Down Bar
Mugen Resevoir Cover

Exterior:
OEM Front Underbody Spoiler
OEM Side Underbody Spoilers
OEM Rear Underbody Spoiler
JDM ITR Spoiler
Oracle Redout Rear Turnsignals
A-Spec Badging

Suspension/Wheels/Brakes:
A-Spec Suspension Kit
JDM ITR 22mm Rear Sway Bar
MG Front Strut Tower Brace
Megan C-Pillar Bar
17x7.5" A-Spec Wheels
225/45/R17 Yokohama ES100 AVS Tires (Retired)
225/45/R17 Falken FK452 Tires
225/50/R16 Hankook RS2 Tires (Stock Wheels, Track)
Stoptech Slotted Rotors
Axxis Ultimate Front Brake Pads (2nd Set)
Akebono Rear Pads
JDM ITR Brake Duct Kit (full kit)

Interior:
OEM Titanium Trim Kit
OEM Aluminum Shift Knob

Hey everyone, first time posting pictures here. I bought my '04 SSM RSX Type S A-Spec this past April, found it on the lot looking for an '05 S. Right now its currently stock (A-Spec Stock), I have an Injen Polished SRI and a Borla Catback Exhaust on order right now. But here are a few pictures of my ride:

03EP3Si · 05-30-2005, 09:21 PM

holy shiet i like it! haven't seen a just a-spec model yet, usually mated with other kits, not bad.

Brusky · 05-30-2005, 09:24 PM

Clean.

Importtuner · 05-30-2005, 10:21 PM

Nice pics ryan! This is John, the guy with the ABP S that was at redline the week before last. Cool to see you have some mods on the way. Keep it clean.

stickgoat · 05-30-2005, 11:04 PM

Dammit I want an A-spec so freakin' bad.

Nice car.

J-ism · 05-30-2005, 11:19 PM

nice and clean.....i'm loving it!

jaguer8 · 05-30-2005, 11:21 PM

very clean looking

aziatiklover · 05-30-2005, 11:27 PM

nice silver a spec.............. usually I see more black a spec.................... than any others color.............. especially the blue type S.........................

lin4515 · 05-31-2005, 12:47 AM

damn post clips of the borla exhaust i really really wanna hear how it sounds..

Arctic04S · 05-31-2005, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcticGT

Hey everyone, first time posting pictures here. I bought my '04 SSM RSX Type S A-Spec this past April, found it on the lot looking for an '05 S. Right now its currently stock (A-Spec Stock), I have an Injen Polished SRI and a Borla Catback Exhaust on order right now. But here are a few pictures of my ride:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...010024edit.jpg

they put your aspec badge in a different place then mine (well, where mine WAS before i debadged it haha)

little hint though; cancel the injen SRI order... i had one; they suck.

**Msgburner** · 05-31-2005, 06:02 AM

very nice ride man, enjoy

Type A-Spec · 06-01-2005, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stickgoat

Dammit I want an A-spec so freakin' bad.

Nice car.

Check your dealer lots for an '04. I got this one brand new in April 2005 and you do not want to know what I stole it for.

Type A-Spec · 06-01-2005, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arctic04S

they put your aspec badge in a different place then mine (well, where mine WAS before i debadged it haha)

I think my badge is in the wrong spot, I hadn't notice until you mentioned it. I believe its suppost to be below the RSX emblem. Oh well, it still looks good.

Type A-Spec · 06-01-2005, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lin4515

damn post clips of the borla exhaust i really really wanna hear how it sounds..

I'll see what I can do about a sound file, I'm waiting on delivery on the system still.

Importtuner · 06-01-2005, 09:59 PM

Yeah get the CAI, SRI just gets heaksoak like CRAZY, especially with michigans humid weather. And if you don't lower your car anymore it's really not that low and you won't hydrolock. Even with my car as low as it is, i'm not worried about hydrolock, just don't drive through 1-.1.5' deep puddles and your set. But w/e your car and get what you want!

RSXSAV69 · 06-01-2005, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcticGT

Check your dealer lots for an '04. I got this one brand new in April 2005 and you do not want to know what I stole it for.

i do cuz maybe i stole mine for less

Arctic04S · 06-01-2005, 10:41 PM

haha, i probably have you all beat in the 'I stole an A-SPEC'... but who really cares...

Type A-Spec · 06-02-2005, 08:48 AM

All of the air units have downsides to them:

Stock: Its stock
CAI: Hydrolock, maintance of filter
SRI: Heatsoak
Icebox: I heard hydrolock, and Im not crazy about the filter element.

Pick your poison!

Importtuner · 06-02-2005, 09:23 AM

Icebox has some issues of leaking air, i guess the box isn't that tight? Anyways the mugen box has much better quality. As far as filter cleaning any open filter intake your going to have to clean. So a SRI you'll have to clean every so often anyways.

I clean my CAI filter every oil change or every other oilchange. It's not hard, and you can get the cleaner kit for about 10 bucks at big name auto stores. And usually when i clean it, there isn't much dirt on there anyways.

And like you said the SRI gets heatsoak...lots. To the point where you aren't going to feel the gains anymore and it'll feel like stock once it's warmed up. K-series is extremely sensitive to heat so heatsoak just makes the car feel like shit.

Just my .02

notorious rsx · 06-02-2005, 09:36 AM

very clean ride

space_boy · 06-02-2005, 10:23 AM

Nice car...

altezo · 06-02-2005, 10:40 AM

Can you post some pics after you put your Borla on? I'm thinking of the OEM kit as well

Type A-Spec · 06-02-2005, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by altezo

Can you post some pics after you put your Borla on? I'm thinking of the OEM kit as well

Will do, I got confirmation last night that its currently in shipment via UPS ground, so if I get it by friday night, it should go on this weekend. If not I will have to hold up another week. I had a borla on my grand am gt, couldn't have been happier with it

Type A-Spec · 06-02-2005, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Importtuner

So a SRI you'll have to clean every so often anyways.

Yeah, I realize that but accessibility is much easier with an SRI. I drive 90-100 miles a day, so it doesn't take much time to go between oil changes.

Arctic04S · 06-02-2005, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcticGT

All of the air units have downsides to them:

Stock: Its stock
CAI: Hydrolock, maintance of filter
SRI: Heatsoak
Icebox: I heard hydrolock, and Im not crazy about the filter element.

Pick your poison!

the icebox can't hydrolock... the filter is in the box... that would be like saying your stock intake can hydrolock

and the filter is excellent... high flow and great filtering...

05-30-2005, 08:22 PM	#1
Type A-Spec I'll never fall in line Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MI Posts: 2,073 iTrader: (0)	WMHM.7 Track Pictures on Page 5 *Stoptech Rotor Pictures on Page 6* *Racing Photos on Page 5* *Borla Sound Clip and Falken Tires on Page 4* *Comptech Header, JDM ITR Rear Sway Bar, JDM ITR Brake Ducts, Replica Mugen Strut Tower Brace, Megan C-Pillar Bar & photos on Page 3* *Borla Exhaust installed, Injen MRI, and Redouts on Page 2* Updated Mod List Engine: Borla T-304 Stainless Steel Cat-Back System Comptech 4-2 Stainless Steel Header Injen MR Polished Intake Injen HS3500 Jet Black heat shield Injen Billet Aluminum Oil Filler Cap Comptech Billet Battery Tie Down Bar Mugen Resevoir Cover Exterior: OEM Front Underbody Spoiler OEM Side Underbody Spoilers OEM Rear Underbody Spoiler JDM ITR Spoiler Oracle Redout Rear Turnsignals A-Spec Badging Suspension/Wheels/Brakes: A-Spec Suspension Kit JDM ITR 22mm Rear Sway Bar MG Front Strut Tower Brace Megan C-Pillar Bar 17x7.5" A-Spec Wheels 225/45/R17 Yokohama ES100 AVS Tires (Retired) 225/45/R17 Falken FK452 Tires 225/50/R16 Hankook RS2 Tires (Stock Wheels, Track) Stoptech Slotted Rotors Axxis Ultimate Front Brake Pads (2nd Set) Akebono Rear Pads JDM ITR Brake Duct Kit (full kit) Interior: OEM Titanium Trim Kit OEM Aluminum Shift Knob Hey everyone, first time posting pictures here. I bought my '04 SSM RSX Type S A-Spec this past April, found it on the lot looking for an '05 S. Right now its currently stock (A-Spec Stock), I have an Injen Polished SRI and a Borla Catback Exhaust on order right now. But here are a few pictures of my ride: __________________ Type A-Spec ShowOff JDM Brake Duct Install Borla Exhaust Sound Clip FS: Type S Header and Rear Sway Bar, PM if interested Last edited by Type A-Spec; 11-19-2008 at 06:22 AM. Reason: Update Upgrade List

05-30-2005, 09:21 PM	#2
03EP3Si N.E.R.D. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 909 iTrader: (0)	holy shiet i like it! haven't seen a just a-spec model yet, usually mated with other kits, not bad. __________________ 2004 WRB STi Pioneer Deck w/ 12 CD Changer Apex'i AF/Volt/02 Meter w/ Turbo Timer JIC Magic 505 SS 80MM Cat Back V-Limited Lip "Spec C" Red Hazard Switch "JDM y0!" Factory Short Throw and Ti Shift Knob 2002 Civic Si K20A2 JRSC -S Tranny w/ ITR LSD K-Pro Much too much to list

05-30-2005, 09:24 PM	#3
Brusky B-O-MmMmm Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 13,832 iTrader: (1)	Clean. __________________ \| Canon Rebel XT \| 18-55mm Kit Lens \| Canon 28-135 IS USM \| \| Brusky's Photography Gallery \| \| Brusky: Return of the BoMmMmm Machine \|

05-30-2005, 10:21 PM	#4
Importtuner Chota Spec...the only way Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In the kingdom Posts: 5,164 iTrader: (31)	Nice pics ryan! This is John, the guy with the ABP S that was at redline the week before last. Cool to see you have some mods on the way. Keep it clean. __________________ -Importtuner

05-30-2005, 11:19 PM	#6
J-ism DC5 addict Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,073 iTrader: (0)	nice and clean.....i'm loving it! __________________ 2004 Acura RSX Premium Eternal Blue Pearl \| A-Spec Lip Kit \| OEM Spoiler \| JDM HID Headlights \| JDM Amber Sidemarkers \| DIY Red Calipers \| 20% Rear Tint \| \| Weathertech Window Visors \| OEM TypeS Gunmetal Rims \| OEM Interior Trim Kit \| Alpine CDA-9835 HU \|

05-30-2005, 11:21 PM	#7
jaguer8 Silver Star Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: KS Posts: 10,547 iTrader: (1)	very clean looking __________________ 15.577 @ 89.19 mph Fastest NA Auto RSX

05-30-2005, 11:27 PM	#8
aziatiklover LACOSTE WHORE Join Date: May 2004 Location: Welcome to JamRock Posts: 27,094 iTrader: (17)	nice silver a spec.............. usually I see more black a spec.................... than any others color.............. especially the blue type S.........................

05-31-2005, 12:47 AM	#9
lin4515 NOOOOB Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ/Boston Posts: 1,150 iTrader: (0)	damn post clips of the borla exhaust i really really wanna hear how it sounds.. __________________ back in business! 02 nbp dumped on sportlines/konis 5% tint oem cf hood diy jdms + xd 6500 hid oem lip kit WTB: all pieces to the front end conversion 05-06 headlights 05-06 headlight brackets 05-06 bumper preferably nbp 02-06 hood preferably nbp

05-31-2005, 06:02 AM	#11
Msgburner Layla > all Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 44,771 iTrader: (5)	very nice ride man, enjoy __________________

06-01-2005, 09:59 PM	#15
Importtuner Chota Spec...the only way Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In the kingdom Posts: 5,164 iTrader: (31)	Yeah get the CAI, SRI just gets heaksoak like CRAZY, especially with michigans humid weather. And if you don't lower your car anymore it's really not that low and you won't hydrolock. Even with my car as low as it is, i'm not worried about hydrolock, just don't drive through 1-.1.5' deep puddles and your set. But w/e your car and get what you want! __________________ -Importtuner

06-01-2005, 10:41 PM	#17
Arctic04S Master Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 2,425 iTrader: (1)	haha, i probably have you all beat in the 'I stole an A-SPEC'... but who really cares...

06-02-2005, 08:48 AM	#18
Type A-Spec I'll never fall in line Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MI Posts: 2,073 iTrader: (0)	All of the air units have downsides to them: Stock: Its stock CAI: Hydrolock, maintance of filter SRI: Heatsoak Icebox: I heard hydrolock, and Im not crazy about the filter element. Pick your poison! __________________ Type A-Spec ShowOff JDM Brake Duct Install Borla Exhaust Sound Clip FS: Type S Header and Rear Sway Bar, PM if interested

06-02-2005, 09:23 AM	#19
Importtuner Chota Spec...the only way Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In the kingdom Posts: 5,164 iTrader: (31)	Icebox has some issues of leaking air, i guess the box isn't that tight? Anyways the mugen box has much better quality. As far as filter cleaning any open filter intake your going to have to clean. So a SRI you'll have to clean every so often anyways. I clean my CAI filter every oil change or every other oilchange. It's not hard, and you can get the cleaner kit for about 10 bucks at big name auto stores. And usually when i clean it, there isn't much dirt on there anyways. And like you said the SRI gets heatsoak...lots. To the point where you aren't going to feel the gains anymore and it'll feel like stock once it's warmed up. K-series is extremely sensitive to heat so heatsoak just makes the car feel like shit. Just my .02 __________________ -Importtuner

06-02-2005, 09:36 AM	#20
notorious rsx 13.43 @ 105.43 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 10,191 iTrader: (7)	very clean ride __________________ 2007 Obsidian Black Lexus IS 350 9/24/06 - Present 2004 Satin Silver Acura Rsx Type S 2/4/04 - 9/24/06 242hp w/ 173.6tq Tuned at Church Automotive 13.43@105.43 at Sacramento Raceway

06-02-2005, 10:23 AM	#21
space_boy Unrivaled Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New York Posts: 3,894 iTrader: (7)	Nice car... __________________ N/A is best!

06-02-2005, 10:40 AM	#22
altezo Kree Shol'va Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,425 iTrader: (0)	Can you post some pics after you put your Borla on? I'm thinking of the OEM kit as well __________________ 2004 NBP Type-S Engine: Comptech Icebox. DC Sports 4:2:1 Ceramic Short Header. Borla Catback. Suspension: A-Spec Suspension. Mugen Front Strut Bar. DC5-R Rear Sway Bar. Energy Suspension Motor Mount Bushings, 22mm Sway Bar Bushings. Exterior: DC5-R Headlamps. OEM Fog Lights. Xenondepot 4300K H1 Low-Beams. Xenondepot 4300K H11. 13%Rear, 22%Sides Titanium Charcoal Tint. Interior: 2 JL Audio 10" W7. JL Audio 1000/1. Pioneer Premier DEH-960MP. Pioneer CD-RB20 Auxuliary Input Adapter. Applie iPod Mini. DC5-R Titanium Shift Knob and Shift Boot. A-Spec Titanium Trim. Pending Install: A-Spec Rims. Enjo Motor Mounts. Comptech Short Shifter. CRSX Shifter Bushings. 你髮如雪淒美了離別我焚香感動了誰邀明月讓回憶皎潔愛在月光下完美你髮如雪紛飛了眼淚我等待蒼老了誰紅塵醉微醺的歲月我用無悔刻永世愛你的碑林志玲 is hot