Cleveland, Ohio 07/11/2002 -- Acura will offer its first Factory Performance package for the RSX Type-S at dealerships nationwide beginning in early 2003, the company announced today.

The Factory Performance package features track-tuned shocks and springs that lower the car by approximately one inch. These shocks and springs combined with lightweight aluminum alloy wheels, 17-inch high performance tires, slotted brake rotors and performance brake pads give the RSX Type-S razor sharp handling, reduced body roll, increased cornering grip and enhanced braking performance. A rear wing spoiler, an under-body spoiler kit and an interior trim package featuring a Factory Performance shift knob and badging, give the car an aggressive, high performance look.

"Since the RSX Type-S is already so popular with the performance enthusiast market, it gives us the perfect opportunity to launch this exciting collection of factory high performance components," said Stony Furutani, manager of accessory marketing. "An RSX owner can now build a pure Acura performance vehicle with no compromises and without voiding the factory warranty on their car."

The Factory Performance package will have an MSRP of $4,800 plus installation. While Acura offers a wide range of dealer installed accessories, the introduction of the RSX Type-S Factory Performance package marks the first time Acura will offer a comprehensive high performance kit to be installed by dealers and covered under a factory warranty.

"The warranty coverage alone makes buying the Factory Performance package a smart move versus buying aftermarket parts," explained Furutani. "And since it includes only genuine Acura parts, you know you're getting the same high level of quality as the rest of your vehicle."

The RSX Type-S Factory Performance package will include:

• High performance, track-tuned shocks and springs
• Slotted brake rotors and performance brake pads
• Lightweight 17x7.5 inch alloy wheels
• High performance tires (225/45VR17)
• Factory performance rear wing spoiler
• Under-body spoiler kit
• Metallic look interior trim kit
• Factory Performance shift knob
• Factory Performance badging

Acura Factory Performance is a complete dealer installed accessory package that addresses the demands of performance enthusiasts by providing enhanced handling, aggressive looks, quality, and durability, while maintaining the legendary Acura driving experience. For more information about Acura vehicles, please visit www.acura.com. For media inquiries, please go to www.acuranews.com.

Honda wants over $4,000 for the entire FP kit

The go fast parts you saw are coming from AHM soon. The reason for the slowness is that we have to pass it by and get approval from higher ups and show a need in the marketplace. Secondly, we then have to pass it by our dealer body and get a tie in so we can offer it and install it at the dealers so as to retain factory warranty on new vehicles.
This was done with the Civic Factory Performance Kit. We knew about it one year ago, but finally offered it to our dealers this past May. And only to a select few who qualified. We started with 500 kits as a test. It took us three months to sell them out. Now we can start to work on and bring out the engine mods, new wheels, suspension parts and exhaust.
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Originally posted by proactive
pic here?

ghey. thanks for the post though.

my favorite part:

• Factory Performance shift knob
• Factory Performance badging

performance.