Starting next week, I’m going to begin a new series on digital photography. It’s something I’ve been wanting to do but lack the time to facilitate the project. The series will serve two purpose: to help folks who are entering…
RSX Fuel economy update
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…
Migrating to WordPress
Short update, been sidetracked due to an incredibly busy schedule. I’ll be migrating this blog from the Serendipity (s9y) platform to a more robust and friendly platform, WordPress. In the process, I’ll also be moving the site to my personal…
Cavy Adoption (Guinea Pigs)
This past weekend, my girlfriend and I adopted a pair of male guinea pigs named Scooby and Shaggy from the Orange County Cavy Haven. The guinea pigs are adorable and makes a great addition to the water turtles that are…
End of 2009 Sojourn: Shelter Cove – Part II
Shelter Cove California is a small remote fishing town situated at the edge of society where the coastal cliffs and the mighty Pacific Ocean meet coupled with an abundantly rich history. It is as remote from civilization as it can…
Cold air intake systems and its effect on fuel economy
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…
Back in Business
The new year begins with a fresh start, and that means pushing out a more consistent flow of entries to my readers accompanied by a new template. Some folks mentioned the previous style utilize font size that were too small…
Fully loaded schedule
It’s been a while since I wrote anything on this part time blog. The reason is I work full time (since August 3rd) after a 4-month break following my resignation at a job which I held for 7 years. And…
Adobe Flash be gone! (applies to OS X 10.6.x users only)
Not a typical blog post, but I need to publish this entry to help savvy internet users who shares my frustration with Adobe Flash. In this entry, I will post information on Flash enabling/disabling tools that you can download for…
Fuel economy: Injen CAI versus 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…
How to prepare for a road trip
I like to take road trips (for leisure or business) on an occasional basis. Aside from having an ample amount of gas on hand at all time, in order to mitigate any headaches, you and your vehicle must be prepared to…
DIY: Injen cold air intake installation guide for 2002-2006 Acura RSX Type-S manual 6-speed
Small update for June. Here is a comprehensive guide I’ve written back in January 2009 on how to install an Injen cold air intake system onto your 2002-2006 Acura RSX Type-S 6-speed. Allow approximately 2-3 hours to complete this project.…
DIY: How to install JDM Power Side Folding Mirrors on an RSX
After a long hiatus from blogging, due to time constraint, I am back and will start today’s entry off with a comprehensive do-it-yourself guide to wire up a pair of JDM DC5 Integra power folding mirrors onto your USDM Acura…
DIY: How to remove the door panels off an Acura RSX
There are times when you need to access the door frame. Replacing your OEM speaker is usually the primary reason, but you may also need to remove the glass, replace the actuators or remove your mirror. This guide will show…