2003 Acura RSX-S - Rainbow Warrior

Fortunately for BK, show judges don't subscribe to that old fashioned dictum, "blue and green should never been seen", to the point where they have awarded him and his ride Best JDM Aftermarket at Hot Import Nights, Tampa, 2009. "I got the car finished the day before HIN and drove nine hours straight down to Florida with no problems," says BK. Other accolades include Hottest Ultimate Acura.

It looks like BK might stay with the Big A. The next dream is of an NSX. "A friend in Canada has one with a Tracy Sports widebody kit. I was drooling," says BK. This might mean working three jobs and ten days a week, but we're sure the color scheme will be something crazier.

'03 Acura RSX-S

Output 298 @ 7800 rpm

Engine Hondata K-Pro ECU; GReddy T517Z turbocharger, cast manifold and downpipe, turbo heat shield, Airinx intake, front-mount intercooler, custom-polished pipes, water temperature radiator hose adapter; IPS K2 camshafts, valve springs; RBC custom polished intake manifold; BDL fuel rail; RC 650cc/min fuel injectors; Unforgettable three-inch test pipe; KTeller three-inch custom exhaust; HKS muffler, SSQV blow-off valve; Spoon reservoir cover, torque damper, spark plug cover; J's Racing valve cover, oil cap; Samco Sport radiator hoses; Innovative motor mounts; Top Secret hood dampers; Cusco oil catch can; custom-painted sub frame, custom-painted radiator holder; Mishimoto aluminum radiator; custom stainless fuel lines

Drivetrain Exedy Stage 2 clutch, flywheel; Quaife limited-slip differential; Driveshaft Shop Stage 1 axles; chrome transmission bracket

Suspension Tein Mono Flex coilovers, pillow-ball mounts; J's Racing front strut bar; Function7 billet lower control arms; Progress rear anti-roll bar, tie bars; Ingalls rear camber kit; Next Miracle X bar

Wheels/Tires 18x9, +35mm offset Volk CE28N Time Attack edition wheels; 235/40-18 Dunlop Direzza DZ101 tires; Project Kics Neo Chro titanium lug nuts

Brakes Endless big brake kit, six-piston calipers and rotors (front), pads, stainless steel lines; Powerslot rotors (rear)

Exterior J's Racing front bumper, carbon fiber canards, front under panel, side skirts, carbon fiber side panel, rear diffuser, Type V carbon fiber hood, 3D GT wing, carbon fiber trunk lid; Ings+1 wide fenders; Craftsquare side mirrors; JDM DC5 RHD conversion, windshield, headlights, door visors, side markers; Ignited 8,500K HID bulbs; Heineken green metallic paint

Interior Cusco six-point roll cage, carbon fiber side bars; Bride GIAS2 front seats, gradation-wrapped rear seats, headliner, floor mats; Takata four-point harness; Defi boost, oil pressure, water temp gauges, control unit; GReddy turbo timer; AEM UEGO wideband AFR gauge; Buddy Club short shifter; J's Racing titanium shift knob; JDM DC5 RHD dashboard, center console, Type R instrument cluster, Type R door sills, Type R pedals, door panels, carpet, push-button start; JDM Personal Neo Grinta 350mm steering wheel; Worksbell Yoshioka quick-release hub

Electronics Alpine IVA-W200 double-din head unit; Memphis Car Audio tweeters, MClass 6.5-inch component speakers, SClass 10-inch DVC voice coil subwoofer; MClass amplifier, Class D 1100-watt amplifier, one farad monitor capacitor; custom painted amp rack; Bride-wrapped custom sub box; Braille Auto carbon fiber battery

Gratitude My family; Team Emotion, especially Harry, Pag and Chris; Mike (M2 Motoring); Chris (The Hot Stickers); Chuck (Showstoppers USA); Drew (Drewzfab); Terran, Joe and Juwan; Rajeet at TR1Trading; Edmun Laurea at Opak Racing

Behind TheBuild

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Name.
Byung Kook Choi (Bk)

Age.
24

Hometown.
Charlotte, Nc

Occupation.
Restaurant Manager/Chef, Grocery Stock Associate

Hobbies.
Cars, Car Shows And Travel

Build Time.
Seven Months

Feedback.
bkcfunk@aol.com

Favorite Quote.
"It takes time and patience if you want your car done perfectly."

By Colin Ryan

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