Five Lug - Installed!

[cpu519]

Type S axles are needed because the outboard splines are larger. Check the dealer to see if parts like the Half Shaft (#18) interchange.

Again, check with the dealer for the exact parts required and the interchangeability of all these parts. I put this swap guide together on the basis of using the Type S parts I acquired, so I can't be 100% sure about the fitment of the Base model parts or the piecing together of other RSX and Si parts. :)

[StrangeShadow]

You'll definitely save money by getting the Wilwood kit for the Type S instead of brand new Acura rotors and calipers.

was just about to ask that, that way you can get an after market big brake kit/along w/the 5lug conversion.
(what I'm currently saving for)

[cpu519]

With the Wilwood kit, not only do you get better braking, there's a weight savings too. I've seen RSX owners selling them brand new for about $600 or so on clubrsx.

[IceD out N CALI]

Originally posted by cpu519
With the Wilwood kit, not only do you get better braking, there's a weight savings too. I've seen RSX owners selling them brand new for about $600 or so on clubrsx.

good point:)

[StrangeShadow]

I've seen RSX owners selling them brand new for about $600 or so on clubrsx.

cool realistic prices :)

[CivicSiR4U2NV]

sorry to drag this up again but can you repost all the pictures plz.

im lost without them. :o

[NamingException]

Another good thread, an innocent victim of the Great Photo Loss of '03.

Very sad.

[cpu519]

Pics are back up courtesy of Imagestation. I've been driving on them for about 3 weeks now, they're great! I'm finishing up the swap, the calipers will be painted black and Goodridge lines will be installed. Pics of the finished product will come.

[jandetuning]

Originally posted by cpu519
Here's how the ball joint separator works. You tighten the bolt and the lower lever pushes against the ball joint shaft. You could also use a pickle fork to separate the ball joint, I used this tool because it was similar to the Honda tool shown in the manual. And I thought that it wouldn't damage the ball joint. Turns out that because the threaded end of the ball joint is drilled twice through and is essentially hollow, the tool deformed the end enough so the nut wouldn't thread on.

To ease removal, put the ball joint shaft under moderate pressure from the removal tool, and deliver a blow to the ball joint socket in the lower control arm with a hardened hammer, and it will pop it out effortlessly.

[cpu519]

Thanks for the tip man! I may have to take my front knuckles off to replace the wheel bearings, don't want to mess up the joints again.

[IchBinEinSiR]

Nice job, nice info...

[MrFoxMan]

Did you put the stock RSX wheels on? if so I would love to see a pic.

[cpu519]

Here's one...Progress drop, stock shocks, Neuspeed front and Progress rear swaybars, 215/50-16 Kumho 712s




Brakes have Hawk HPS front pads and Goodridge lines...they work beautifully - stops great, less dust than stock, no squealing, and the lines really firm up the pedal.




Replaced the Acura center caps with Honda.

[IceD out N CALI]

u must be the only ep in southern cal with those wheels:)

[MrFoxMan]

Thanks dude. They look very cool!