u/FunAd9484

To cut to the chase:
02-type S, original suspension, creaking, and I want to replace as much as possible at once. It is my daily, and I want to do it once, do it right, but on a reasonable budget.

Parts list after reading many write-ups:
- Progress CS3 Coilovers
- MOOG Front Control arms: (RK640287, RK6040288)
- MOOG Ball Joints (K90493)
- MOOG Adjustable Rear Camber Arm (RK90351 * 2)
- MOOG Tie Rod Ends (ES80995 *2)
- PCI Steering Rack Slider

Seeing as the CS3's are supposedly built so that "tie-rod locations have been modified for bump steer", I would assume I don't need a rack riser or extended ball joints? Found a lot of conflicting information there.

All those parts are also for the front suspension. What do I need for the rear? Can I get by with the Hardrace lower control arm kit? Will having poly bushings in the back and rubber bushings in the front cause any issues?

Mainly asking about this because I have been unable to find any sort of write up that isn't from 10+ years ago. It seems like most of the websites, rep companies, and avenues of acquiring both OEM and aftermarket exterior parts has shrunken vastly (Which makes sense). Therefore I hope this post helps aggregate all of places you can still get parts.

For OEM Parts:

• Front Bumper: Acurapartswharehouse.com has the OEM front bumper cover for 475$. Be prepared to pay half of that (at least) fro shipping
• Rear Bumper: Acurapartswharehouse.com again has that in stock for 565$.
• Fenders: Best bet for these is FB marketplace/local forums, then the junkyard. Some importers may be able to get OEM fenders from japan but they will be $500+ easily.
• Door Panels: Same Deal as fenders, mostly discontinued
• Lips and Skirts: Again, FB marketplace or Junkyards

If anyone has a list of Good reps for OEM parts, feel free to comment below. A lot of people mentioned DC5association as I looked through forums but it looks like their website has gone down?

Aftermarket:
I am actually really lost here in terms of what is reputable and what is not. Off the top of my head I know the most popular kits included the C-west kit, Mugen, Maxracing, and ING.

I know some importers can get the C-west and the INGs kits (or parts of it) for a pretty hefty sum.

In the states the only rep company that I was able to find a decent amount of trust in was VIS racing which does still seem to have stock these days. That being said a few of their reps look straight out of the backrooms.

Just bought some OEM 17\" Acura RSX Type-S wheels from a buddy who was under the impression that the owner before him had plasti-dipped the wheels. As far as I can tell this is paint. How far should I sand these down before I apply primer? Some guides recommend just scuffing the top layer, some call for sanding down till OEM paint, and some people sand down to bare metal. Any reccomendations for primer and clearcoat also welcome.

Want to get some 17” wheels on my rsx and I found a decent deal on the OEM 05-06 17x7 5-spoke wheels (Just under 500$) on my local FB marketplace.

I see a lot of recommendations for 17x7.5 or 17x8 wheels for the RSX and the OEM wheels are a 21ibs each(4-5ibs more than the stock 16”s, but fairly on par with aftermarket 17” options).

I know this mostly comes down to opinion but is it worth springing for the OEM 17” wheels at that price or would I be happier saving up for some lighter, wider wheels?

The car is a daily for now but would eventually like to track it on occasion.