DC Sports Acura RSX Type-S - H&R Sport Springs

The suspension bits assembled by DC Sports are meant to produce crisp handling, and they do. Despite the RSX's already stiff chassis, there's always room for improvement. By tying up the flex points, DC Sports made the Type-S more responsive. Handling is significantly improved. The DC car managed .93 g on the skidpad and 72.3 mph through the slalom. Both performances are much better then stock.

The Project four-piston calipers originally destined for a S2000 are impressive and look at home under the large Volks. The brakes use the stock rotors, but the larger overall torque potential and greater heat dissipation offered by the large aluminum calipers would have likely given the DC Sports car the nod in high-temp, high-speed braking exercises. Still, a 132-ft. stop from 60 mph, although not as short as the other cars in this test, is better than stock. And we should all keep in mind, that many of the other cars in this super test wore race rubber, while DC's Paradas are real street tires.

The DC Sports RSX is exactly what we expected: A no-compromise daily driver, that stands out in a crowd and works. And it's done with simple high-quality, factory fit bolt-on parts.

DC Sports Acura RSX Type-S
Chassis Code: DC5

Engine

Engine Code: K20C
Type: Inline four, aluminum block and head
Internal Modifications: None
External Modifications: DC Sports DAC intake, DC Sports Twin Canister System (TCS) exhaust, DC Sports four into one header, DC Sports billet oil cap
Engine Management Modifications: None
Measured Wheel Horsepower: 188 hp
Measured Wheel Torque: 132 lb-ft

Drivetrain

Layout: Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
Drivetrain Modifications: None

Suspension

Front: H&R lowering springs, DC Sports upper strut tower bar
Rear: H&R lowering springs, DC Sports upper strut tower bar, DC Sports rear lower tie bar

Brakes

Front: Project four-piston calipers
Rear: Stock