Circuit's Silver 2002 RSX Type-S

Hi Everyone! I just introduced myself over in the noob section, so I figured I'd start my build thread!

I'm starting with a 2002 RSX Type-S with 248k miles that I bought from a good friend for $1000! (story in my intro thread).

My last build (2003 Mazda Protege5): http://ift.tt/2le8vHz

My instagram: http://ift.tt/2lefiRJ

I am a partner at MemoryFab / MTechnica and will be running a set of our wheels.

Car came with:

• Injen SRI that supposedly did not have the right CARB number
• Tanabe Racing Medalion with Hello Kitty tip and aftermarket cat not CARB approved for the Type-S
• Full Polk Audio/Kicker/Pioneer stereo system and Python alarm installed by my team and I when I worked at Circuit City about 10 years ago (told you we were good friends)
• Some ricey black 17" wheels
• A pool in the spare tire well
• A dead battery
• A nasty dent/scrape on the driver side rear fender
• A flickering battery light on deceleration (after the battery replacement). I've read a bit on here that it could be the charge harness, serpentine belt, auto tensioner, and/or the alternator.

Photos:






So now what?!?!

I had to purchase an OEM cat and Injen CAI to pass smog. I also replaced the exhaust with a Tanabe Touring Medalion since the Hello Kitty tip was killing my street cred :laughing: and was just too loud.



(check out that sweet condensation in the reverse light)

Plans for the car are:
1. Restore/replace/upgrade all the old, faded, worn-out, broken bits with new OEM or aftermarket (where applicable)
2. Build a fun daily driver in an OEM+ style
3. Have fun and don't go too far!(I definitely went too far on my Protege5 and it was no longer fun to drive except to and from shows/meets)

I've got the following on order:

• Tail light gaskets
• Cargo cover rubber grommets
• OEM Honda Transmission fluid
• OEM Honda Cabin Air filter

I found this list in another intro thread and will definitely be looking closely at all these things

Quote:

-Coolant Flush - Should I just stick with OEM coolant? Anything to upgrade when I do this? I was told the radiator was replaced in the last year -Oil Change - Should I just stick with OEM oil and filter? -Tranny fluid change - On order -Air filter - New Injen CAI installed -Air cabin filter - On order -Spark Plugs - OEM or upgrade? -Lube hinges and latches -Inspect brake hoses -Bleed brakefluid and replace with new Heavy Duty Dot3 -Inspect all fluid levels (Brake, Clutch, Power Steering, Coolant Level) -Check suspension bolts and tighten as necessary -Inspect autotensioner and replace as necessary -Inspect serpentine belt and replace as necessary -Inspect CV joint boots and replace if cracked or worn -Replace front and rear brake pads -Silicon spray all door and trunk seals -Inspect lightbulbs -Valve adjustment -Rotate and balance tires -Recharge R134a refrigerant if your A/C is not blowing as cold as it used to be -Adjust Parking Brake (if not fully engaged within 7-9 clicks) -Replace Battery (it may be nearing the end of its useful life) Done -Inspect and adjust idle RPM -Replace water pump -Replace starter (if you get that scratchy sound on cold startups) -Replace Oxygen Sensor (even if its not giving you a check engine light, replacing it at your mileage will almost certainly give you better fuel economy) did i mention motor mounts in there somewhere? i would take a look at them too to see if any needs replacing. also trunk and sunroof for leaks, i know the older rsx have troubles with the seal being bad or need changing.

Planned mods after all maintenance is done:

• New or refinished bumpers
• Type-R or some other lip kit
• Type-R wing or shaved trunk with 05-06 lip spoiler
• 17x9 +25 MTechnica Aero with 245/40 tires
• BC Racing coilovers with 10/16k Swift Springs
• Race Header
• Kpro
• Little OEM+/JDM/Mugen bits here and there

Circuit's Silver 2002 RSX Type-S