RSX Type S, Premium Pearl White, Gold Emblem, Mud Guards, Wheel Locks, Rear Spoiler. Set up like this and the car is simply stunning to look at. (Getting a lot of eye contact from Integra owners who wish they hadn't bought last year.) Even the dealership was amazed at how good it looks. They are recommending this set up to anyone considering white. From the front, the lines of the car come to a focal point by the hood crease and the left and right hood seams that bring it to the gold emblem which creates a synergy so that the car looks extremely rich and luxurious. If not for the emblem being gold, the effect would not be achieved. Since the color is the creamy pearl white, all the seams of the car stand out in black shadow, lending a "space shuttle" effect, like the car is an incredible technological marvel and the occupants must be from the future, slumming around as time travelers. The front headlights on either side look like diamonds, especially in the sun. They are amazing. From the rear, the new tail lights are extremely beautiful. Each light has an echo of the old Integra front lights, with the bumper having mini oval scoop-outs to meet flushly with the circular parts of each light. A very impressive appearance from the rear, to say the least.<br><br>The standard wheels look really good and I see no need to consider upgrading to the 7 spoke optional wheels.<br><br>Inside, the in dash CD player is really nice, but like everyone else is mentioning, there isn't enough volume. So what! The shifter is a little tight for my liking, and getting all the way over to reverse makes you wonder if you'll dislocate your shoulder some day. Typical shifting for me involves 1st to get going, then to 2nd, which I rev up to about 4000 - 5000, then drop it over into 4th and skip 3rd all together. 4th is good for town driving, and 5th will keep you around 2000 rpm. 6th gear is strictly for highway stuff or roads that are posted at 40 mph or higher. I like the dash lighting, and there is a dimming switch to suit your taste on its brightness. Also, each window button has a little red light which adds a classy touch.<br><br>The engine involves a lot of whirring noise drifting into the passenger compartment that was not noticed with my 3 Integra GS-R's from my last three leases. This whirring may go away over time, though I don't know. The engine has a wonderful low growl/rumble and you and everyone who hears it knows the car is a performer.<br><br>The first day, found myself going a little too fast, coming up on other cars a little quicker than I am used to, and then requiring my braking at the last minute to avoid hitting them. So, the car can get away from you a little, and so beware. Also, on the spedometer, 40 mph is just a little slice of the full 160 mph range and so you don't grasp your speed since the car is so smooth riding. Hope I don't inadvertently get a speeding ticket.<br><br>The view out the back is extremly limited and if in doubt about obstacles when going in reverse, I recommend your getting out and checking directly with what you are up against. The mirrors are heated, something I didn't know about. I think they go on when you use the rear defroster.<br><br>The car comes with its own alarm system which goes off with the horn honking instead of the famiiar after market medley of bells and whistles. The horn is very loud, too.<br><br>Anyway, I am extremely pleased with my new car and as anyone who has white and the gold kit knows, it is a beautiful work of art and technology.<br><br>That's all for now. I think I'll go out for a Sunday drive now...again!!

Hey Challenger...can u post a pic of ur car so we can drool ???

Sorry Yipper, don't have that capability. However, I went through some of your past messages and saw that you like the car in red but also like it in white. Personally, I've found that the white with gold is the classiest because the lines of the car come out more. I don't think any other color with the gold kit would have as pronounced an effect as white with the gold. Maybe black, but then you lose the lines altogether. With my three leased Integra GS-R's from before, the first one was white without the gold kit. I was happy. Then I went to the hunter green without the gold kit. Saw another hunter green on the road with the gold kit and realized my mistake. Then finally went back to the white, but upgraded to the gold and also got their optional wheels and the car looked beautiful. The RSX in white with the gold is appreciated by everyone who sees it. A pretty car.<br><br>Since you're into design, I'm sure you can appreciate subtleties of color with technology. This car reeks of colorful beauty. I pity anyone else who opts for some other make and model. Someday, they'll see a car dressed up like mine and realize their mistake.

Hey Challenger,<br><br>I admit that i've seen the gold kits around and must say that on the integras, I was never impressed with them no matter what color the car was, the gold stood out like a sore thumb and the emblem looked plastic! <br><br>But when u described how much you like ur RSX in white with the gold kit, and how much it showed off the lines, I was really curious! <br><br>So, in the future, should u get the opportunity, please post some pics!<br><br>=)

I liked the gold kits on the Integras. But mostly on the white ones. I don't make the conection with plastic, however. On some cars I don't like to see the gold. It looks too gaudy because the name plates are too large or shouldn't have attention brought to them in general. (A bogus car for example.) Also, a car has to be mint condition or you loose everything. I mean, like, why have gold if you have a broken tail light, for example.<br><br>So, a car has to be dressed up for the synergy to kick in. Washed, tires Armour All-ed, no dings, or dents. Then they start looking like technological marvels.<br><br>Anyway, this RSX Type S is so much fun to drive. Really having fun with it. Much, much more punch then the Integra. And with new tires, it is so grippy on cornering and high speed traction. Really fun on new highway asphalt. The needle on the speedometer just cruises on up in mph--through 60, 70, 80 mph--and in no way am I flooring the car. Just patching out. You want to pass a car that is pissing you off because it shouldn't be in the lane it is in, because they're driving too slow...downshift, give it some gas, and a second or two later its eat my dust for them...effortlessly.<br><br>Still have yet to really test the car above 100. But it is so new and I'm in no rush to get the big speeding ticket just yet.