For all those general RSX basic info questions that have been asked/answered 1k times before, but you are still going to ask again anyways.
Of course it is preferred that you search for the answer, but if you just have to ask please do it here instead of making a thread that will most likely just get locked anyways...
Couple simple rules.
1. Before asking a question please look at the different sections and make sure there isn't already a specific forum for your question.
For example questions like "Are Skunk2 coilovers any good?" Would belong in the "Suspension, Chasis & Brakes" forum, not here.
2. Don't post telling them to to "search". Either answer the question, post a link to an answer to the question, or don't post.
...and for some basic information to start with read this...
Acura RSX from wikipedia
Owners Manuals
02-04 Acura RSX Owners Manual
05-06 Acura RSX Owners Manual
There are links to download the 02-04 Helms manual in this thread
http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=348032&highlight=free+helms+manual
or thanks to v3ngence here -(LINKED Edition)02-06 Acura RSX Shop Manual.pdf
Error Codes
http://www.chiltonlibrary.com/TSBContent/066000/065681.pdf
Paint Codes
02-04: http://www.chiltonlibrary.com/TSBContent/066000/065662.pdf
05-06: http://www.chiltonlibrary.com/TSBContent/072000/070641.pdf
What type of fuel is best for my car?
As per owner manuals:
RSX base model all years manual or auto = Regular unleaded
RSX Type S all years = 91 octane or higher
What was that OEM online parts store again?
Delray Acura (acuraoemparts)<---Most people's favorite
HondaAcuraWorld
AcuraPartsPeople
HondaPartsUnlimited
What does *insert acronym or internet slang term here* mean?
Look here Urban Dictionary
RSX color acronyms
JGM - Jade Green Metallic
MM - Magnesium Metallic
VBP/ABP - Vivid Blue Pearl/Arctic Blue Pearl
PWP/TW - Premium White Pearl/Taffeta White
BOM - Blaze Orange Metallic
SSM/AS - Satin Silver Metallic/Alabaster Silver
EBP - Eternal Blue Pearl
NBP - Nighthawk Black Pearl
DSM - Desert Silver Metallic
FRP/MR/RRP - Firepepper Red Pearl/Milano Red/Redondo Red Pearl
a few other common ones
esmm = Energy Suspension Motor Mount inserts
i/rh(or h)/e = intake/race header (or header)/exhaust
Why does the 2005 RSX Type S have more horsepower than the 2006
It doesn't. They have exactly the same horsepower. SAE changed the way they rate horsepower between those years (the 02-04 would actually also be lower under the new system). There was no change to the actual power of the car.
Why did my "Maintenance Required" light come on, and how can I turn it off?
It comes on every 8-10k miles to remind you to service your vehicle.
To turn it off:
1. You put your key in
2. leave the key in off and hold the trip meter reset button for 5 sec
3. keep holding the button and turn the key to the ON or II position
4. keep holding until the maint. req. light turns off
5. If all it does is reset your trip meter, go back and try it again.
What all on the 02-04 models did they improve on the 05-06 models? (copied from the wikipedia article at the beginning of this post...)
* Revised suspension tuning for increased handling precision and a smoother ride
* Ride height reduced by 7 mm
* Optimized damper and spring settings
* Firmer stabilizer bars (front and rear for Type-S, front for RSX)
* Bushings at suspension installation points were optimized
* Inversely wound front coil springs
* Refined steering system for enhanced feel and quicker response
* Swifter steering ratio
* Stiffer steering column
* Pump flow increased by seven percent
* Kickback reduction valve
* Optimized braking system for enhanced stopping power and feel
* Pedal stroke decreased
* Master cylinder diameter increased
* Brake pedal to rigidity increased
* Larger diameter 17-inch sport design alloy wheels and 215/45R17 all-season high-performance tires
* Body rigidity increased 15 percent in front and 21 percent in the rear through the application of reinforcements at key areas
* Vehicle noise and vibrations reduced
* Engine damper added to front subframe to reduce engine rocking and vibration transmitted from the engine to the cabin
* Insulation material added at key points on doors and roof to reduce road noise
* Side-mirror gaps sealed and weather strip added
* New front and rear bumper designs
* Redesigned headlight and taillight assemblies
* Restyled signature 5-sided Acura grille
* Redesigned side sill garnish
* Four new exterior colors: Magnesium Metallic, Vivid Blue Pearl, Jade Green Metallic, Blaze Orange Metallic
* Freshened interior design
* Deeply bolstered front seats with thicker cushions
* New chrome and titanium-look accents
* Meter faces changed from metallic to white
2005 & 2006 RSX Type-S Additional Enhancements:
* The engine intake and exhaust modifications that boost the power of the Type-S models to 210 hp (157 kW) at 7800 rpm (revised to 201 hp (150 kW) in 2006), compared to 200 hp (150 kW) at 7400 rpm on the previous model.
* Higher performance camshafts sourced from the Type-R engine
* An enlarged throttle body sourced from the Type-R engine
* Air intake duct enlarged for increased air flow
* Larger diameter exhaust pipes to increase exhaust flow obtained from the Type-R model
* Catalytic converter optimized to reduce exhaust backpressure
* Larger diameter front strut tower bar gas
* Bushings replaced by bearings on strut mount
* Deck lid spoiler
* 6-speed transmission optimized with a lower final gear ratio for quicker acceleration and carbon synchronizers replacing brass on 5th and 6th gears for a smoother shift feel
Gear Ratios for the 2005 & 2006 revision
Gear Ratios 1st Gear - 3.267 2nd Gear - 2.130 3rd Gear - 1.517 4th Gear - 1.147 5th Gear - 0.921 6th Gear - 0.738 Reverse - 3.583 Final Drive - 4.765
I just bought and RSX. What should I do with it?
Decide on what your goals for the car are, read the performance sections, and then start working towards your goals.
Nobody can tell you what to do with your car. It's all up to you.
Of course it is preferred that you search for the answer, but if you just have to ask please do it here instead of making a thread that will most likely just get locked anyways...
Couple simple rules.
1. Before asking a question please look at the different sections and make sure there isn't already a specific forum for your question.
For example questions like "Are Skunk2 coilovers any good?" Would belong in the "Suspension, Chasis & Brakes" forum, not here.
2. Don't post telling them to to "search". Either answer the question, post a link to an answer to the question, or don't post.
...and for some basic information to start with read this...
Acura RSX from wikipedia
Owners Manuals
02-04 Acura RSX Owners Manual
05-06 Acura RSX Owners Manual
There are links to download the 02-04 Helms manual in this thread
http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=348032&highlight=free+helms+manual
or thanks to v3ngence here -(LINKED Edition)02-06 Acura RSX Shop Manual.pdf
Error Codes
http://www.chiltonlibrary.com/TSBContent/066000/065681.pdf
Paint Codes
02-04: http://www.chiltonlibrary.com/TSBContent/066000/065662.pdf
05-06: http://www.chiltonlibrary.com/TSBContent/072000/070641.pdf
What type of fuel is best for my car?
As per owner manuals:
RSX base model all years manual or auto = Regular unleaded
RSX Type S all years = 91 octane or higher
What was that OEM online parts store again?
Delray Acura (acuraoemparts)<---Most people's favorite
HondaAcuraWorld
AcuraPartsPeople
HondaPartsUnlimited
What does *insert acronym or internet slang term here* mean?
Look here Urban Dictionary
RSX color acronyms
JGM - Jade Green Metallic
MM - Magnesium Metallic
VBP/ABP - Vivid Blue Pearl/Arctic Blue Pearl
PWP/TW - Premium White Pearl/Taffeta White
BOM - Blaze Orange Metallic
SSM/AS - Satin Silver Metallic/Alabaster Silver
EBP - Eternal Blue Pearl
NBP - Nighthawk Black Pearl
DSM - Desert Silver Metallic
FRP/MR/RRP - Firepepper Red Pearl/Milano Red/Redondo Red Pearl
a few other common ones
esmm = Energy Suspension Motor Mount inserts
i/rh(or h)/e = intake/race header (or header)/exhaust
Why does the 2005 RSX Type S have more horsepower than the 2006
It doesn't. They have exactly the same horsepower. SAE changed the way they rate horsepower between those years (the 02-04 would actually also be lower under the new system). There was no change to the actual power of the car.
Why did my "Maintenance Required" light come on, and how can I turn it off?
It comes on every 8-10k miles to remind you to service your vehicle.
To turn it off:
1. You put your key in
2. leave the key in off and hold the trip meter reset button for 5 sec
3. keep holding the button and turn the key to the ON or II position
4. keep holding until the maint. req. light turns off
5. If all it does is reset your trip meter, go back and try it again.
What all on the 02-04 models did they improve on the 05-06 models? (copied from the wikipedia article at the beginning of this post...)
* Revised suspension tuning for increased handling precision and a smoother ride
* Ride height reduced by 7 mm
* Optimized damper and spring settings
* Firmer stabilizer bars (front and rear for Type-S, front for RSX)
* Bushings at suspension installation points were optimized
* Inversely wound front coil springs
* Refined steering system for enhanced feel and quicker response
* Swifter steering ratio
* Stiffer steering column
* Pump flow increased by seven percent
* Kickback reduction valve
* Optimized braking system for enhanced stopping power and feel
* Pedal stroke decreased
* Master cylinder diameter increased
* Brake pedal to rigidity increased
* Larger diameter 17-inch sport design alloy wheels and 215/45R17 all-season high-performance tires
* Body rigidity increased 15 percent in front and 21 percent in the rear through the application of reinforcements at key areas
* Vehicle noise and vibrations reduced
* Engine damper added to front subframe to reduce engine rocking and vibration transmitted from the engine to the cabin
* Insulation material added at key points on doors and roof to reduce road noise
* Side-mirror gaps sealed and weather strip added
* New front and rear bumper designs
* Redesigned headlight and taillight assemblies
* Restyled signature 5-sided Acura grille
* Redesigned side sill garnish
* Four new exterior colors: Magnesium Metallic, Vivid Blue Pearl, Jade Green Metallic, Blaze Orange Metallic
* Freshened interior design
* Deeply bolstered front seats with thicker cushions
* New chrome and titanium-look accents
* Meter faces changed from metallic to white
2005 & 2006 RSX Type-S Additional Enhancements:
* The engine intake and exhaust modifications that boost the power of the Type-S models to 210 hp (157 kW) at 7800 rpm (revised to 201 hp (150 kW) in 2006), compared to 200 hp (150 kW) at 7400 rpm on the previous model.
* Higher performance camshafts sourced from the Type-R engine
* An enlarged throttle body sourced from the Type-R engine
* Air intake duct enlarged for increased air flow
* Larger diameter exhaust pipes to increase exhaust flow obtained from the Type-R model
* Catalytic converter optimized to reduce exhaust backpressure
* Larger diameter front strut tower bar gas
* Bushings replaced by bearings on strut mount
* Deck lid spoiler
* 6-speed transmission optimized with a lower final gear ratio for quicker acceleration and carbon synchronizers replacing brass on 5th and 6th gears for a smoother shift feel
Gear Ratios for the 2005 & 2006 revision
Gear Ratios 1st Gear - 3.267 2nd Gear - 2.130 3rd Gear - 1.517 4th Gear - 1.147 5th Gear - 0.921 6th Gear - 0.738 Reverse - 3.583 Final Drive - 4.765
I just bought and RSX. What should I do with it?
Decide on what your goals for the car are, read the performance sections, and then start working towards your goals.
Nobody can tell you what to do with your car. It's all up to you.