Goodbye Acura RSX Base Auto

hellokitty · 12-24-2014, 12:46 PM

Got my 2005 base auto brand new almost 10 years ago. Always hated the fact that I couldn't mod it like RSX Type-S owners with I/H/E/Kpro ECU. It is a great car and I'll be keeping it as my daily driver. It is still going strong with 105k miles.

Now it is time for an upgrade!!! 2012 335is convertible with 18k miles in space gray, fully loaded except for HK, with DCT. Handles like a DREAM after I got rid of the run flats and upgraded to Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. Also got an escort 9500ix mount and hardwire installed. Also installed a Macht Schnell stage 1 intake kit and now can hear the lovely turbo spool when on boost.

I cannot wait to start the rest of the modding process and hang out here more often rather than being just a lurker.

Happy holidays!!

StevenY. · 12-24-2014, 12:49 PM

Welcome! Awesome color choice too.

ThatRWD · 12-24-2014, 12:51 PM

Be sure to say hello to the german auto repair shops as well, it's important to make a good first impression

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bimmette · 12-24-2014, 12:52 PM

Beautiful! Congrats and welcome to the E93 club! Happy modding!

hellokitty · 12-24-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ThatRWD

Be sure to say hello to the german auto repair shops as well, it's important to make a good first impression

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thanks everyone. hopefully it will be worth it

bloppitybloop · 12-24-2014, 01:13 PM

Nice car, except for the antlers and nose.

KeepRidingDirty · 12-24-2014, 01:43 PM

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Nice car, except for the antlers and nose.

+1, yuck.

roundle · 12-24-2014, 01:46 PM

Nice looking E93.

Put 100K more miles on both cars. Then tell us if you prefer German or Asian Engineering.

Prior to my E91, I had a 2001 Acura Integra GSR which I bought new. Kept it for 120K miles. Never did anything but basic, scheduled stuff! Amazing little car.

LMT0286 · 12-24-2014, 02:01 PM

Sexy car dude. I used to have a 2004 RSX type s back in the day. I really wanted the 335is but couldn't find one so I settled on the 335. Hope you put some sweet mods in that bad boy.

888Concept · 12-24-2014, 02:06 PM

Welcome to the club

Also you should keep the RSX as a project car or just for daily beater. I used to drive that for a year and really loved its handling. I remember revving that thing over 5000rpm daily and never had any problems with it. Good o' memories

MORTON · 12-24-2014, 02:09 PM

Welcome bro!! Good choice! I too went from a Honda to BMW .. I'll never go back!!!

cpie168 · 12-24-2014, 04:40 PM

Antlers and nose FTW! Merry Christmas everyone!

Underground6t9 · 12-24-2014, 04:47 PM

sexy car

AustinMsport · 12-24-2014, 06:01 PM

Welcome from another ex-RSX (and GSR before that) owner!

Sgop335 · 12-24-2014, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ThatRWD

Be sure to say hello to the german auto repair shops as well, it's important to make a good first impression

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Gorgeous car!

Johnny Boost · 12-24-2014, 07:32 PM

Nice car man! Big time upgrade!

silver07335i · 12-24-2014, 08:00 PM

Welcome to the forums and congrats on the new car!

Efini · 12-24-2014, 10:16 PM

great pickup!

Nafy · 12-24-2014, 10:18 PM

Congrats! Nice ride

ZhengHai · 12-24-2014, 11:16 PM

Welcome!! The antlers and red nose is seasonal... That's the spirit!

Timothyelkins · 12-25-2014, 10:21 AM

E93 335is is what I am driving --- you won't be disappointed. It's an incredible ride coming from any Acura. Enjoy the ultimate driving machine!

12-24-2014, 12:46 PM	#1
hellokitty Brigadier General 2896 Rep 3,727 Posts Drives: '17 M3 ZCP DCT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California iTrader: (2)	Goodbye Acura RSX Base Auto - Hello German Engineering!!! Got my 2005 base auto brand new almost 10 years ago. Always hated the fact that I couldn't mod it like RSX Type-S owners with I/H/E/Kpro ECU. It is a great car and I'll be keeping it as my daily driver. It is still going strong with 105k miles. Now it is time for an upgrade!!! 2012 335is convertible with 18k miles in space gray, fully loaded except for HK, with DCT. Handles like a DREAM after I got rid of the run flats and upgraded to Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. Also got an escort 9500ix mount and hardwire installed. Also installed a Macht Schnell stage 1 intake kit and now can hear the lovely turbo spool when on boost. I cannot wait to start the rest of the modding process and hang out here more often rather than being just a lurker. Happy holidays!!
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12-24-2014, 12:49 PM	#2
StevenY. ///M 227 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 10' SG e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Welcome! Awesome color choice too. __________________
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12-24-2014, 12:51 PM	#3
ThatRWD Major 109 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	Be sure to say hello to the german auto repair shops as well, it's important to make a good first impression .
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12-24-2014, 12:52 PM	#4
bimmette YouTube.com/TvTara 6456 Rep 4,715 Posts Drives: like I stole it! (11 m3 E93) Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Beautiful! Congrats and welcome to the E93 club! Happy modding! __________________ Watch my DIY mods at: YouTube/TvTara Follow me on Instagram at: TvTara1
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12-24-2014, 01:13 PM	#6
bloppitybloop Major 393 Rep 1,371 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (1)	Nice car, except for the antlers and nose.
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12-24-2014, 01:46 PM	#8
roundle EXPAT 65 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 18 VW GTI;18 CX9;11 E91 N52 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Nice looking E93. Put 100K more miles on both cars. Then tell us if you prefer German or Asian Engineering. Prior to my E91, I had a 2001 Acura Integra GSR which I bought new. Kept it for 120K miles. Never did anything but basic, scheduled stuff! Amazing little car.
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12-24-2014, 02:01 PM	#9
LMT0286 Drive Fast Take Chances 21 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2011 335i e92 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Naples,fl iTrader: (0)	Sexy car dude. I used to have a 2004 RSX type s back in the day. I really wanted the 335is but couldn't find one so I settled on the 335. Hope you put some sweet mods in that bad boy.
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12-24-2014, 02:06 PM	#10
888Concept Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 238 Posts Drives: e92 n54 FBO COBB'd Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Orange County, Southern California iTrader: (1)	Welcome to the club Also you should keep the RSX as a project car or just for daily beater. I used to drive that for a year and really loved its handling. I remember revving that thing over 5000rpm daily and never had any problems with it. Good o' memories
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12-24-2014, 02:09 PM	#11
MORTON Major 353 Rep 1,403 Posts Drives: 08' N54 6SPD E90 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Palm Coast, FL iTrader: (1)	Welcome bro!! Good choice! I too went from a Honda to BMW .. I'll never go back!!!
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12-24-2014, 04:40 PM	#12
cpie168 Major 173 Rep 1,117 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 328i 6MT ZSP BSM Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: K/W and GTA, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Antlers and nose FTW! Merry Christmas everyone!
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12-24-2014, 04:47 PM	#13
Underground6t9 Lieutenant Colonel 317 Rep 1,735 Posts Drives: BMW 335xi, Lexus is250 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Eugene, OR iTrader: (2)	sexy car
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12-24-2014, 06:01 PM	#14
AustinMsport Private First Class 17 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2011 X5D Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Wilmington, NC iTrader: (0)	Welcome from another ex-RSX (and GSR before that) owner!
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12-24-2014, 07:32 PM	#16
Johnny Boost Colonel 324 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: '21 M850i GC Join Date: May 2013 Location: TBD iTrader: (0)	Nice car man! Big time upgrade! __________________ WedgePerformance E40 MHD \| Performance Exhaust Mod \| BMS DP \| Vibrant 1790 \| BMS Intake \| VRSF CP \| xHP Stage 3 Michelin PSS \| M3 Control Arms LUX v4 LEDs \| Shadowline Grills \| Lip Spoiler
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12-24-2014, 08:00 PM	#17
silver07335i Captain 25 Rep 755 Posts Drives: 335i titanium silver metallic Join Date: May 2013 Location: CA iTrader: (5)	Welcome to the forums and congrats on the new car! __________________ Car: 2007 e90 335i 6MT - sports, premium, cold weather, light, and smoker's package. Performance Mods: Cobb AP v3, ETS 7" FMIC, Injen DCI, Michelin PSS, CDV delete, rear spoiler, BMW PE w/ Magnaflow tips, PTF pro-tune, VRSF downpipes, ER chargepipe w/ Tial Q, APEX 18" EC-7 wheels, MP outlet/ inlet, MMP Stg. 3 turbos. Other mods: BMW cargo liner, 20% window tint, BMW alarm system, Weathertech floorliner, Lux E90 V6 bulbs, Philips X-treme Vision H7 bulbs, Blackvue DR650GW-2CH.
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12-24-2014, 10:16 PM	#18
Efini Silent Service 100 Rep 976 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	great pickup!
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12-24-2014, 10:18 PM	#19
Nafy Lieutenant 49 Rep 431 Posts Drives: 11 328i sedan Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Nice ride
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12-24-2014, 11:16 PM	#20
ZhengHai Captain 240 Rep 883 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: AV, California iTrader: (2)	Welcome!! The antlers and red nose is seasonal... That's the spirit! __________________
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12-25-2014, 10:21 AM	#21
Timothyelkins Be Kind --- Newb BMW Owner 5 Rep 155 Posts Drives: 2011 335is convertible Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA iTrader: (1)	E93 335is is what I am driving --- you won't be disappointed. It's an incredible ride coming from any Acura. Enjoy the ultimate driving machine!
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