type s
anyone test driven an rsx type s, specifically an 05? how is the power down low? my brother wants to get one and ive never been in one. just wondering if the power is only there inthe vtec rpm's or if its pretty consistent throughout the powerband
|
its slow...
I could woop one with a minvan |
Not me...
|
Originally Posted by turbotooslow
(Post 218959)
anyone test driven an rsx type s, specifically an 05? how is the power down low? my brother wants to get one and ive never been in one. just wondering if the power is only there inthe vtec rpm's or if its pretty consistent throughout the powerband
why does yer bro want a chick car anyway? |
Just to give you an idea of how slow they are.
There was this one guy with a fixed up RSX type S, he had an ECU, intake, cams, and some other stuff and he was running 15s.. |
my friend has an 02, and always says how he wishs he had the 05's final drive and hp. an 02 type s with an intake keeps up with a stock gt. if we race from a stop, i destroy him he has no chance, his is hooked up too all motor, but if hes in vtec he pulls 2cars on me....i wouldnt buy it simply because i dont wana wait to be in vtec to have power
|
they are quick i droive my friewnds regular 02 rsx when i had my v6 we raced he wooped my ass i had gears intake exhaust stage 2 clutch and flywheel with 275's in the rear and he beat my by 2 car lengths
|
the new civic si is more powerful then the rsx tho. they both have the k20a2 engine but i forgot what makes the civic quicker id have to ask my import friend:t:
|
Originally Posted by dookie2365
(Post 219017)
the new civic si is more powerful then the rsx tho. they both have the k20a2 engine but i forgot what makes the civic quicker id have to ask my import friend:t:
|
Originally Posted by Ghostalker
(Post 219023)
that is why they dropped the RSX from their lineup... (no 2007 model)
|
i'm a salesman for Acura and i'll say that the 05-06 Type S is decently quick out the box. I didn't say fast. Quick....fast....difference in my book. But the reason why they arn't comming out with an 07 is becuase their working on the 08 (or 09) 2 door TSX.
But i will say this.....the new 07 TL Type-S will run circles around a GT!!!!!!! |
Originally Posted by macs03GT
(Post 219030)
i'm a salesman for Acura and ...
...But i will say this.....there still isnt a new NSX |
yea i heard that....but i like the rsx style better then the tsx...at first its pretty girly but ive gotten used to it n it jsut looks like more of a compact sports car then a tsx. i cant picture tsx-s cominig to the street racing scene
|
my buddy has one that goes to my school, 06 or 07...its pretty quick, but nothing special...my GT with 4.10s stomped his ass
|
yea...once u get gears with basic bolt ons their not catching u unless they get forced induction with k-pro and a tune
|
Originally Posted by Ghostalker
(Post 219032)
So we no care!
:) |
I dunno..4cyl RSX is lol.. I took one in my v6.. i'm bonestock and he had atleast an exhaust. Tell your brother that if hes going to drop that much cash on a RSX to buy a GT and leave the RSX to the chicks. ;x
|
Originally Posted by macs03GT
(Post 219242)
they actually are comming out with one....
:) |
tell him to buy a man's car.. lol
|
Honda's and by extension Acura's are usually pretty peppy down low. They're not "fast" by any stretch of the imagination but they're not totally unexciting. Honda has IMO done a very good job of combining small displacement high-rpm engines with pretty darned aggressive gearing to provide cars that deliver good mileage and decent if unamazing performance.
I've had my shot in an RSX-s and the gearing was well set up from the factory to get you into the power band quick and keep it there through the first 3 gears. I'd qualify that with the following: 4th gear on up sucked for power (and I mean bad) but if you don't mind rowing the gears to stay above 4k rpm it's a fun if not exhilerating car to drive. The sick high redline helps minimize the shifting. |
Originally Posted by dookie2365
(Post 219017)
the new civic si is more powerful then the rsx tho. they both have the k20a2 engine but i forgot what makes the civic quicker id have to ask my import friend:t:
|
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:40 PM. |
© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands