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jbernard1234 · 08-10-2009, 09:24 PM

Hello, this is my first post, so, um, wheres my fruit cake and annoying neighbors? No welcome committee? Fine. So whats up to the HondaSwap community. Anyway, I have a quick question for you guys. I'm thinking of buying an RSX Type-S in dire need of a paint job, and initially I was thinking of the tried and true (black, white, red, silver, bland, bland, blah, blah) and then I thought of a type r theme. But Phoenix Yellow was too flat and pale for my taste, and I always liked the s2000's metallic yellow, aptly named Rio Yellow Pearl. My question is this, what do you think of an RSX in this color? Yes/No.
Think of this paired with Type R red Honda badges, (possibly) bronze rims, Type R wing, side skirts (all 2005 model year), black interior. I have a working concept in mind, but, I'm just curious as to how it will be perceived. Thanks.
Edit: Which face looks better, the pre 2005, or post 2005. If this was covered somewhere, then I'm sorry, but which is more appealing? I think its a tough call. If you do decide, please also state why. Thanks.

SlushboxTeggy · 08-10-2009, 09:34 PM

If you want a yellow car, paint it yellow. But it's not a Type R, don't pretend it is.

jbernard1234 · 08-10-2009, 11:21 PM

Who said I was going to pretend? I fully understand that it is a Type S, I'm just thinking of it conceptually. I like the Type R's subtle aero pieces/ extroverted wing design language. But, I think I was misunderstood in my initial post, when I was referencing the Type R's red badges, I meant the Honda emblems only, not the actual "Type R" emblems/decals themselves. So think more along those lines. I didn't think it would be percieved as pretentiouse. Keep em' coming.

AHHVTEC · 08-10-2009, 11:23 PM

i think it will look like shit

double0Si · 08-11-2009, 12:05 AM

Ditch the badges altogether. I dont think it'd be bad in yellow. If you like the Type-R kit go with it. Its doing the same as putting an Si front end on an EX so I dont see the problem in it.

jbernard1234 · 08-11-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by AHHVTEC

i think it will look like shit

Really?

That's Phoenix Yellow I believe, from a Malaysian Type R. This is no 05' but I think a visual reference may go a long way.

AHHVTEC · 08-11-2009, 12:11 AM

yeah even worse than i thought.

jbernard1234 · 08-11-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by AHHVTEC

yeah even worse than i thought.

So, I take it that's a no. Fair enough.

Battle Pope · 08-11-2009, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jbernard1234

I like the Type R's subtle aero pieces/ extroverted wing design language.

So you're a JDM-ricer. Okay then.

jbernard1234 · 08-11-2009, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Battle Pope

So you're a JDM-ricer. Okay then.

Hmm. I'm actually coming from the BMW crowd (e36 m3), they couldn't be more diametrically opposed. I've always liked the type r though, and never thought it to be extreme. I like the idea of having a car whose styling was deemed outrageous from the factory, thus giving the car a immature image, then having the car itself turn out to be a pure drivers car, the Evolution IX comes to mind. So, I guess you could say that, but I'm more enthusiast than what you suggest. What about the color? Any suggestions on the aero pieces?

AHHVTEC · 08-11-2009, 10:14 AM

the type r lip kit would be fine or even the a spec kit but i never liked the wing on them.and what color is the rsxs your looking at now

blackdahlia6 · 08-11-2009, 10:24 AM

i hate hate hate spoilers. why dont you like the clean swoop of the car without one?

also another thing i hate is badges. if you take off all the badges, the spoiler and find some wheels to go with it, color wise, it might look good.

SlushboxTeggy · 08-11-2009, 11:06 AM

I'm with the yellow, but not with making it look like anything its not. Type R lip kit and spoiler fine, but badges and decals are too much. It's not a Type R. It's not a Honda. I actually think it will look good with the body pieces and shaved badges. And shaving badges is easy as hell if you already plan to paint it. Are there even holes behind the RSX badges now that I think of it?

B · 08-11-2009, 11:11 AM

championship white

SlushboxTeggy · 08-11-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by B

championship white

I'm sick of white. My older sister just bought a new Accord coupe in white. Not Championship but still blah white.

INJEN78 · 08-11-2009, 11:24 AM

^agreed... with some bronze wheels..

OGMatt · 08-11-2009, 01:03 PM

What I think you should do is save up and buy a real dc5 and not try to type r a type s up. S2000 yellow needs to stay on an s2000 and never wrap itself around a type s withe honda decals on it. Imo, buy type s paint it a stock rsx colour and save your money for your girlfriend/ boyfriend whatever your into.

805teggy · 08-11-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OGMatt

save your money for your girlfriend/ boyfriend whatever your into.

jbernard1234 · 08-11-2009, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AHHVTEC

the type r lip kit would be fine or even the a spec kit but i never liked the wing on them.and what color is the rsxs your looking at now

It's flat black, or primer black, thats why I would like to paint it. They did everything too, the door jams, the hood, it's everywhere. So paint is imperative.

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Originally Posted by blackdahlia6

i hate hate hate spoilers. why dont you like the clean swoop of the car without one?
Character. Some cars without the wing just don't have the same road presence, and I think the RSX's styling is too bland, maybe a trunk lip? I think thats a nice compromise. What do you think?

also another thing i hate is badges. if you take off all the badges, the spoiler and find some wheels to go with it, color wise, it might look good.

I want to keep the car as stock as possible, I think I saw a guy with the 09' Si wheels, it didnt look bad at all.

I was thinking of painting them bronze. The Honda badges, well, read below.

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Originally Posted by SlushboxTeggy

I'm with the yellow, but not with making it look like anything its not. Type R lip kit and spoiler fine, but badges and decals are too much. It's not a Type R. It's not a Honda. I actually think it will look good with the body pieces and shaved badges. And shaving badges is easy as hell if you already plan to paint it. Are there even holes behind the RSX badges now that I think of it?

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Originally Posted by OGMatt

What I think you should do is save up and buy a real dc5 and not try to type r a type s up. S2000 yellow needs to stay on an s2000 and never wrap itself around a type s withe honda decals on it. Imo, buy type s paint it a stock rsx colour and save your money for your girlfriend/ boyfriend whatever your into.

Sorry guys, I cant afford a real Integra, although both the Acura RSX and the Honda Integra share the same chassis code so, I dunno, I thought I was getting a real DC5. The Type S is getting a k20/24 conversion, so I wanted to adopt a theme that was in between the Type R and the Type S, I'm also doing a FX35 bi-xenon retrofit as well.Thats why the red Honda emblems. De-badging a car isn't my thing, maybe the Type-S emblems, but thats it. The S2000 yellow is one of the most attractive yellow's I've seen in a long time, and, as it is not a true Type R, I do not want Pheonix, so it was the next best thing. Your girl just paid me last night, that answer your question? (OGMatt trying to test my gangster, had to G-Check him real quick.)

mdpsEG · 08-11-2009, 02:16 PM

dude paint it whatever color you want.

OGMatt · 08-11-2009, 02:19 PM

You and ingen should start a gang. Called the og ht and the guy that can't find a girl so he has to resorse to prostitution. And what's "g-check" mean? Sounds like a a fag move for checking where someones g spot is. Imo.

805teggy · 08-11-2009, 02:25 PM

lol^^^

jbernard1234 · 08-11-2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OGMatt

You and ingen should start a gang. Called the og ht and the guy that can't find a girl so he has to resorse to prostitution. And what's "g-check" mean? Sounds like a a fag move for checking where someones g spot is. Imo.

Oh, now you've adopted new terminology for checking yourself. Well tell 805 when you find it, he seems real interested (statutory?). To each their own. Speaking of terminology, g-check, as in grammar check now, I guess, "resort" player, not "resorse". It's alright, you still have a few years to iron out your grammar (and figure yourself out) before you enroll at Devry. We having fun right?

AHHVTEC · 08-11-2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbernard1234

Who said I was going to pretend? I fully understand that it is a Type S, I'm just thinking of it conceptually. I like the Type R's subtle aero pieces/ extroverted wing design language. But, I think I was misunderstood in my initial post, when I was referencing the Type R's red badges, I meant the Honda emblems only, not the actual "Type R" emblems/decals themselves. So think more along those lines. I didn't think it would be percieved as pretentiouse. Keep em' coming.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbernard1234

Oh, now you've adopted new terminology for checking yourself. Well tell 805 when you find it, he seems real interested (statutory?). To each their own. Speaking of terminology, g-check, as in grammar check now, I guess, "resort" player, not "resorse". It's alright, you still have a few years to iron out your grammar (and figure yourself out) before you enroll at Devry. We having fun right?

you spelled perceived and pretentious wrong lol, just saying lol and a few others

jbernard1234 · 08-11-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AHHVTEC

you spelled perceived and pretentious wrong lol, just saying lol and a few others

How dare you accost me! At 12 at night, my perception is dyslexic, way to blow my cover Geraldo. Bastard.

I'm just kidding guys, seriously, but it is statutory.

08-10-2009, 09:24 PM	#1
jbernard1234 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 2	Acura RSX in RIo Yellow Pearl? Hello, this is my first post, so, um, wheres my fruit cake and annoying neighbors? No welcome committee? Fine. So whats up to the HondaSwap community. Anyway, I have a quick question for you guys. I'm thinking of buying an RSX Type-S in dire need of a paint job, and initially I was thinking of the tried and true (black, white, red, silver, bland, bland, blah, blah) and then I thought of a type r theme. But Phoenix Yellow was too flat and pale for my taste, and I always liked the s2000's metallic yellow, aptly named Rio Yellow Pearl. My question is this, what do you think of an RSX in this color? Yes/No. Think of this paired with Type R red Honda badges, (possibly) bronze rims, Type R wing, side skirts (all 2005 model year), black interior. I have a working concept in mind, but, I'm just curious as to how it will be perceived. Thanks. Edit: Which face looks better, the pre 2005, or post 2005. If this was covered somewhere, then I'm sorry, but which is more appealing? I think its a tough call. If you do decide, please also state why. Thanks. Last edited by jbernard1234; 08-11-2009 at 09:53 PM.

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08-10-2009, 09:34 PM	#2
SlushboxTeggy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 24 Posts: 6,817 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1997 Integra Rep Power: 210	If you want a yellow car, paint it yellow. But it's not a Type R, don't pretend it is.

08-10-2009, 11:21 PM	#3
jbernard1234 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 2	Who said I was going to pretend? I fully understand that it is a Type S, I'm just thinking of it conceptually. I like the Type R's subtle aero pieces/ extroverted wing design language. But, I think I was misunderstood in my initial post, when I was referencing the Type R's red badges, I meant the Honda emblems only, not the actual "Type R" emblems/decals themselves. So think more along those lines. I didn't think it would be percieved as pretentiouse. Keep em' coming.

08-10-2009, 11:23 PM	#4
AHHVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 30 Posts: 11,638 iTrader: 3 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic,92 accord cp,88 crx hf Rep Power: 349	i think it will look like shit

08-11-2009, 12:05 AM	#5
double0Si Token GM Guy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago, IL/Columbus, Ohio Age: 22 Posts: 2,343 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 91 Camaro/07 GSX-R600/2000 Civic Si JDM B16A Hytech replica header Password JDM intake S2 camber kit Rep Power: 191	Ditch the badges altogether. I dont think it'd be bad in yellow. If you like the Type-R kit go with it. Its doing the same as putting an Si front end on an EX so I dont see the problem in it.

08-11-2009, 12:11 AM	#7
AHHVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 30 Posts: 11,638 iTrader: 3 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic,92 accord cp,88 crx hf Rep Power: 349	yeah even worse than i thought.

08-11-2009, 10:14 AM	#11
AHHVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 30 Posts: 11,638 iTrader: 3 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic,92 accord cp,88 crx hf Rep Power: 349	the type r lip kit would be fine or even the a spec kit but i never liked the wing on them.and what color is the rsxs your looking at now

08-11-2009, 10:24 AM	#12
blackdahlia6 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Age: 18 Posts: 192 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 8	i hate hate hate spoilers. why dont you like the clean swoop of the car without one? also another thing i hate is badges. if you take off all the badges, the spoiler and find some wheels to go with it, color wise, it might look good.

08-11-2009, 11:06 AM	#13
SlushboxTeggy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 24 Posts: 6,817 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1997 Integra Rep Power: 210	I'm with the yellow, but not with making it look like anything its not. Type R lip kit and spoiler fine, but badges and decals are too much. It's not a Type R. It's not a Honda. I actually think it will look good with the body pieces and shaved badges. And shaving badges is easy as hell if you already plan to paint it. Are there even holes behind the RSX badges now that I think of it?

08-11-2009, 11:11 AM	#14
B Administrator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: down in the villiage area Age: 29 Posts: 8,961 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0t Track Edition, 2000 Dakota Rep Power: 510	championship white

08-11-2009, 02:25 PM	#22
805teggy lnly onceda boost is gone Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oxnard Age: 23 Posts: 76 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 96 teggy (RIP 02 TL-S) Rep Power: 2	lol^^^

08-11-2009, 11:24 AM	#16
INJEN78 ¿GANGSTA GREMLIN? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT(860) VT(802) Age: 21 Posts: 8,279 iTrader: 7 / 100% Ride: 91 CRX si Rep Power: 242	^agreed... with some bronze wheels..

08-11-2009, 01:03 PM	#17
OGMatt Not a real OG lol Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: vic B.C. Japanada Age: 16 Posts: 1,138 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 89' CRX Si Rep Power: 56	What I think you should do is save up and buy a real dc5 and not try to type r a type s up. S2000 yellow needs to stay on an s2000 and never wrap itself around a type s withe honda decals on it. Imo, buy type s paint it a stock rsx colour and save your money for your girlfriend/ boyfriend whatever your into.

08-11-2009, 02:16 PM	#20
mdpsEG Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: north palm beach, FL Age: 29 Posts: 1,085 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: JRSC B20/vtec DC, Nissan Xterra SE Rep Power: 49	dude paint it whatever color you want.

08-11-2009, 02:19 PM	#21
OGMatt Not a real OG lol Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: vic B.C. Japanada Age: 16 Posts: 1,138 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 89' CRX Si Rep Power: 56	You and ingen should start a gang. Called the og ht and the guy that can't find a girl so he has to resorse to prostitution. And what's "g-check" mean? Sounds like a a fag move for checking where someones g spot is. Imo.

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