Balancing ActA Sojourner's Thoughts

Let's start the New Year with another DIY guide for the Acura RSX. Here's another exhumed classic DIY for the 2005-2006 Acura RSX back by popular demand. This DIY installation guide completes the 3-part 2005-2006 Acura RSX OEM A-Spec underbody spoiler installation guide I've written. To see the other guides in the series, just type [...]

By popular demand, I've exhumed the photos I've taken while installing a set of 2005/2006 Acura OEM A-Spec lower side spoilers on my previous 2005 Acura RSX Type S. Instructions for installing the rear under spoiler will be added subsequently since I've located the photos for that DIY guide as well. Enjoy Allow up to [...]

After rummaging through archives spanning back to 2005, I was able to salvage a couple of PDFs of DIY guides I've written for the RSX. I was also able to locate a couple of hi-res photos of the DIY write-up, which I will convert to entries subsequently. I've just been extremely busy to get caught [...]

This is an installation guide I wrote back in 2007 on how to install Acura's A-Spec high wing spoiler (aka Type R spoiler) on your 2005-2006 Acura RSX Type S. Allow 2 - 2.5 hours to complete the installation. TOOLS AND SUPPLIES INCLUDED/ REQUIRED 12 mm Combination wrench 10 mm Socket · Torque wrench Drill [...]

I received a complimentary set of custom-fitted LED replacement interior lights from Anthony at exLEDusa for the Acura RSX a few days before I embarked on my end of 2011 road trip to the northern California coast. Prior to being introduced to exLEDusa's customized interior LED replacements, I've used Putco PURE LED lights by Xenon Depot [...]

Here's a simple DIY instruction on how to replace your interior cabin/heater blower air filter elements. The filters are located within the filter frame just above the glove box inside of your dashboard. The filter element part number is 80292-S5D-A01 and costs $10.97 each from Acura (you'll need two). You can purchase aftermarket carbon activated filter [...]

I've been trying out fuel efficiency of different gas brands over the course of the past two months and came up with surprising results. The brand of gas DO affect your overall fuel efficiency and the old adage of "You get what you pay for" applies when choosing gas brands. Here's a snapshot of what I've discovered. [...]

Here's a short follow-up on the fuel economy of the 2005-2006 RSX Type-S. I have beaten my old record over July 4th weekend with a whopping 383 miles to the tank. 382.7 miles on the tank, and the empty fuel indicator hasn't lit yet! As some of you who have been following my previous entries [...]

When I initially installed the cold air intake system by Injen about 2 years ago, I noticed a sudden change in fuel economy. I didn't do any data collecting at the time, so I assumed it was due to the newly installed intake. I've recently removed the Injen system and re-installed the OEM air box [...]

I've recently removed my Injen cold air intake system (CAI) and noticed a drastic increase in fuel economy. Mind you, with the OEM air box back in, no more VTEC roar at 5.5k RPM or audible air suction sound. Matter of fact, you can't hear VTEC engagement at all unless you turn off the stereo [...]