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Acura RSX Coilovers

Acura showed the RSX to aftermarket parts makers in 2001, before the coupe went on sale. Two decades on, these are the Acura RSX coilovers we carry. Every RSX uses the same DC5 chassis, so the same kits fit them all. Your choice comes down to ride height and how you drive.

Questions about your RSX? Call 1-800-460-9106.

Blue Acura RSX Type-S lowered on coilovers under gas station canopy lights at night

Animated illustration. It shows where coilovers sit on a car, not your exact kit. Depending on the car and the kit, coilovers can lean forward or back or stand straight up, and some cars use a separate spring and shock in the rear. Your ride height depends on the kit and how it is set up.

Three questions RSX owners ask first

Here are short answers before you shop for RSX coilovers.

Base or Type-S, does it matter?

Not for the kits we carry. RSX Type-S coilovers are the same kits, all listed for 2002 to 2006, and KW names the Type-S in its kit name.

What is under each corner?

Acura gave the RSX a Control-Link MacPherson strut front (shock and spring in one unit) and a compact double-wishbone rear. A coilover kit replaces the struts and shocks at all four corners.

Standard or Extreme Low height

BC sells a standard kit and an Extreme Low kit. Pick the height first, then the series.

BC Racing for the DC5

BC Racing's DC5 kits and series

BC Racing makes its main DC5 kit for the RSX in seven series: BR, DS, ER, RM, HM, ZR and ZX. The Extreme Low kit comes in BR. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.

See all BC Racing coilovers Go to the nine DC5 kits

Choosing among seven BC series

The right BC series for a DC5 depends on how hard you drive it.

BR and DS for the street

BR and DS each have one 30-click knob that sets compression and rebound together. DS adds a digressive piston for firmer control.

RM for the strut front

RM is BC's inverted (upside-down) monotube shock, built for strut cars, with one 30-click knob for compression and rebound.

ER for separate adjustment

ER is an upright shock with an external oil reservoir and separate 30-click adjustment for compression and rebound.

HM for two-way tuning

HM mixes the RM and ER designs, so you can set compression and rebound separately.

ZR and ZX for the track

ZR has 30-click rebound, 15-click low-speed compression and 12-click high-speed compression. ZX is the one BC calls its "most track-tested" system.

Swift Springs

HM and ZR come with Swift Springs for most cars. For other series, order through the Custom Build for BC Coilovers page.

Other brands with DC5 kits

Five more brands make RSX kits, each with its own design. Call 1-800-460-9106 for help comparing them.

TEIN

TEIN RSX coilovers come in three DC5 kits: Street Basis Z, Street Advance Z and Flex Z.

KW has one kit for the 2002 to 2006 RSX and names the Type-S in the kit name.

Fortune Auto

Fortune Auto kits are hand-assembled in Powhatan, Virginia, and there is a DC5 kit for every model year.

Feal

Feal names its kit for the RSX and Integra DC5, 2002 to 2006.

Ksport

Ksport has a DC5 kit for 2002 to 2006.

Kits for daily, show and track RSXs

Street

A daily-driven RSX does best with a modest drop and soft shock settings. That keeps it comfortable over potholes.

Kits to look at: BC Racing BR or DS, TEIN Street Basis Z or Street Advance Z, Ksport

Show

Show cars usually sit low. Set the height to suit your wheels, and check tire clearance at full steering lock.

Kits to look at: BC Racing Extreme Low (BR), BC Racing BR or DS, Feal

Time attack

On track, you want a car you can tune. BC's ER, HM, ZR and ZX let you set compression and rebound separately. Ask us about the others, and plan an alignment.

Kits to look at: BC Racing ER, HM, ZR or ZX, KW, Fortune Auto, TEIN Flex Z

Every Acura RSX coilover kit we carry

There is one chassis and nine kits. Open a card to see the price, specs and notes.

RSX coilovers, DC5, 2002 to 2006

Chassis: DC5

**BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit for the 2002 to 2006 Honda Integra and RSX. Photo: BC Racing.

Good to know: Every kit here is listed for all of 2002 to 2006. KW names the Type-S in its kit name. BC names its kits Integra and RSX.

Before you buy: what RSX owners run into

What RSX owners report most often, from owner forums, recalls and service bulletins, and what each point means for your coilovers.

Bump steer and roll center when lowered

RSX (DC5), 2002 to 2006

MotoIQ's RSX project called stock bump steer its biggest suspension issue. A parts maker says lowering drops the front roll center, and Honda-Tech owners report less bump steer after changing steering arms or tie rod ends. A big drop worsens the front geometry, so it can feel darty and roll more even on stiffer springs.

Before you install: Keep the drop moderate, and if you go low, plan roll center and bump steer parts and a full alignment.

Camber and tire wear after lowering

RSX (DC5), 2002 to 2006

Lowered RSX owners on Honda-Tech run about -2.5 degrees of rear camber with camber arms, and warn tires wear fast if camber is not corrected after a drop over an inch. A parts maker notes drops past 1.5 inches may need other parts. Ride height sets how much camber and toe correction the car needs.

Before you install: Decide on the final height first, then align with toe checked, and add camber arms if the drop is over about an inch.

The RSX story

Acura showed the RSX to tuners first

In June 2001, Acura gave the aftermarket community a close look at its new coupe. The RSX was set to replace the Integra that July. Acura's release cited a SEMA report: Acura and Honda products made up nearly half the customized cars in the sport compact segment.

2001

Early previewAcura shows the RSX to aftermarket companies before launch.
2002

Two versionsAcura sold the RSX with 160 hp and the Type-S with 200 hp, both with i-VTEC.
2006

The last kit yearEvery RSX kit we list ends with the 2006 model year.

The RSX has a strut front and a double-wishbone rear, and it was sold for five model years. Every kit we carry covers all five.

DC5 RSX coilover questions

Do base RSX and Type-S cars take the same coilovers?

The kits we carry are listed for every 2002 to 2006 DC5, and KW names the Type-S outright. If your car has been modified, call us to confirm.

How many BC Racing series can I get on a DC5?

BC Racing coilovers for the RSX come in all seven series on the main kit: BR, DS, ER, RM, HM, ZR and ZX. The Extreme Low kit comes in BR.

Why does the BC kit say Integra?

BC names its DC5 kits "Integra/RSX." Acura introduced the RSX in 2001 as the replacement for the Integra.

Does TEIN make coilovers for the RSX?

Yes. TEIN lists three DC5 kits: Flex Z, Street Advance Z and Street Basis Z.

How low can an RSX go?

BC lists an Extreme Low kit for the RSX. Ask us about its height range, and for a daily car, start with the standard kit.

Can I set up an RSX for track days?

Yes. A kit with separate compression and rebound adjustment gives you room to tune, and VTEC Club runs all-Honda time attack events. Ask us which series is the best coilover for an RSX on track.

Does the BC Racing RSX kit carry a warranty?

BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. Each of the other brands sets its own warranty terms.

Next stops for DC5 owners

Coilover Kits by CarAll our car pages. Comfort and Stance on a Daily Driver: Setting Up Coilovers for BothA comfortable drop on an RSX you drive every day. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your RSX. After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the RSX is lower. Adjustable or not?How much adjustment your build needs. BC Racing for AcuraBC kits across the Acura range. Acura coiloversEvery Acura fitment, every brand. Acura Integra coiloversThe car the RSX replaced. Honda Civic coiloversEvery Civic generation. BC Racing series explainedAll seven series compared. How to install coiloversA walk through the job.

Call us with questions about your RSX build

Call us about Acura RSX coilovers Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern.

Call 1-800-460-9106