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Old 01-06-2004, 07:49 PM
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Default How many of you RSX -S Owner use to own a GSR.

Do you guys regret making the change. Pros and cons. I am trying to get some input on this one before I buy a type-s.
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Why don't you tell us what you want to do with the car and what your personal preference is (power, handling, cruising, looks, etc).

Otherwise, you're gonna get a whole lot of left-field responses.
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I use to own a '00 Si, which is fairly similar to the GSR. The RSX is a differnt class of car...I'm very happy with my purchase.
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[QUOTE=Todd00]Why don't you tell us what you want to do with the car and what your personal preference is (power, handling, cruising, looks, etc)QUOTE]

Just want the car for cruising, I will probably do some suspension work since, I keep reading that the stock suspension sucks. I currently have AGX and H&R OEM springs on my GSR and love it. Just want a good crusing car that is fun to push around coners like my GSR
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i swear at least 1/2 of clubrsx had a gsr
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Default Re: How many of you RSX -S Owner use to own a GSR. (swazi)

LSVtec yo....i regret selling my teg

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If you're looking for cruising, and the occassional romp through back roads, the RSX wouldn't be a bad logical progression. I love the DC2, and modded, it will probably be sharper than the DC5 chassis. But the RSX seems to be more comfortable.
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with money, any car can be fun
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I test drove the GS-R before I purchased the type S and I was amazed at how much better the type S performed. GSR seemed flimsy around corners and power didnt seem there. I test drove my brothers type R and the gsr seemed like a pig. I then test drove the type S and it handled and had the power where it was needed. R was discontiuned so I purchased the S and have been satisfied since.
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i used to have a gsr and rsx-s at teh same time...my s was just for daily driving..but then someone stole my teg...and i started driving the rsx more...the biggest difference is that its so easy to make power with simple mods and not opening up the motor..
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Default Re: How many of you RSX -S Owner use to own a GSR. (93si)

DC2>DC5

always
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18CXr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">DC2&gt;DC5

always</TD></TR></TABLE>
why?? not trying to start anything with you, i really want to know why the dc2 is better than the dc5... the suspension?? what??
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18CXr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">DC2&gt;DC5

always</TD></TR></TABLE>

wow...i like how you explain your random assumptions

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HaTcH_BmX_Ep3 kid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
why?? not trying to start anything with you, i really want to know why the dc2 is better than the dc5... the suspension?? what?? </TD></TR></TABLE>

you can agrue back and forth-forever about the gsr vs. the type-s
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random assumptions



my opinion is not an "assumption" the ONLY thing the DC5/EP does better is the chassis and motor, that's it.

tranny =
fit finish =
weight =
ease to work on =
suspension =
MMI =

this list goes on

you can agrue back and forth-forever about the gsr vs. the type-s


very true
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18CXr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> random assumptions



my opinion is not an "assumption" the ONLY thing the DC5/EP does better is the chassis and motor, that's it.

tranny =
fit finish =
weight =
ease to work on =
suspension =
MMI =

this list goes on

you can agrue back and forth-forever about the gsr vs. the type-s


very true</TD></TR></TABLE>
the dc2 tranny is better than the type s tranny??
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b-series tranny's rock.
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they both eventually grind like hell, how do they rock
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one's that are treated decently will hold up for a suprisingly long time. that, and they are some of the best shifting, traditionally gated, (feeling) tranny's on the planet.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kwik2nec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">with money, any car can be fun </TD></TR></TABLE>

so so true...
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I almost got an RSX when they first came out. The main thing that swayed me away was how much of a PITA it looked like to do major work on. It also felt more "Americanized" then the integra...more sound deadening, less engine space for more interior space etc.
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My old ride.....




My new ride.....



Too bad I couldnt have both......I miss my EF....but am happy with my DC5
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18CXr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> random assumptions



my opinion is not an "assumption" the ONLY thing the DC5/EP does better is the chassis and motor, that's it.

tranny =
fit finish =
weight =
ease to work on =
suspension =
MMI =

this list goes on

</TD></TR></TABLE>

I agree. I could name a specific instance of each of the above items where the DC2 is a better car.

But for your average driver, they aren't gonna notice (or care). And that's who Honda sells 99% of their cars to.

I have an Ep3 and I like it for what it is, but I never would have given up my DC2 for it.
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Default Re: How many of you RSX -S Owner use to own a GSR. (Todd00)

I would say if you are cruising with it... go with the comfort... RSX, I mean... you can't beat the interior of that car.
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Default Re: How many of you RSX -S Owner use to own a GSR. (93si)

I had a DC2R before.

My biggest complaints about the car:

macpherson struts instead of double-wishbone
reflector headlights instead of projector headlights
cable shifter instead of a solid rod shifter (mostly why people experience 2nd gear grind)
stock michelins

The good:

leather seats
refined interior
heated seats and heated mirrors
RSX is a little more luxurious

The trade off is luxury. If it did'nt snow here, I would've gotten an S2K instead


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