OT: Need Ricer assistance, For my Acura Options

[ninefourteener]

I've been on the RSX forums (or at least viewed them), and I must admit, I'm irritated with all the kids that have put body-kits as thier utmost priority. Not to mention all the kids that seem to obtain all their parts (stereos, wheels, etc) by stealing them from someone else.

I'm trying to do the RSX tastefully, without overdoing it. I'm trying to do it as Acura would have done it, but didn't.

So far, I've installed a VERY nice stereo, but haven't overkilled it with gigantic speakers and amps.

I bought a nice set of 18 inch wheels/tires, with the hopes that they would "match" the car, not draw all the attention to only the wheels.

And Last night I installed an Acura factory A-Spec rear spoiler. Again... I think it looks much nicer than one of those gigantic aluminum rear wings.

QUESTION: My next project is to install 1.5 inch drop springs on all 4 corners. Enough to give it an aggressive stance, but not make it look like a low-rider. I've done some research on this, and from what I understand, replacing the springs is all I need to do. No alignments, no camber adjustments (unless you drop more than 2.5 inches). Is this true?

Also, this will be the first time I've done springs. Is it tough, or is it something I can just look at, and with a little time and patience, just do?

Any special tools I should get before I start?

Thanks for the help!!!!

Pic taken this morning:

[Air_Cooled_Nut]

Even before I finished your post I thought, "man, that needs to be lowered!" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

You will want to replace the shocks as well. Stock shocks, with performance springs, will degrade quickly. Your best and safest bet is to purchase a complete set of shocks/springs. Yeah, it will cost more than just springs but it will last longer and perform better. In the VW world H&R does a great job. You may want to look into adjustable coil-overs as these will allow you to adjust your ride height should you determine 1.5" isn't enough OR if it's too much (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Please, please please do not put those clear tail light lenses (Altezza-style) on the car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) They are sooooo over-played and only look good on certain cars with certain paint. Also, they are normally quite dim on light output.

I hope you put good, sticky rubber on the tires and the wheels are appropriately plus-sized so you won't have speedometer/odometer errors.