2005 RSX Type S Sales Brochure Pics + Specs Official Acura
08-17-2004, 05:58 AM
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Re: **2005** 05 RSX Type S Sales Brochure Pics + Specs**Official Acura Literature** (redronin22)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by redronin22 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Its not that heavy when u compare it to its modern day contemporarys.
Consider a EVO rs. It has no standard features (AC is an option) but still weighs in @ 3000+ lbs. The Rsx aint so bad, just dont compare it to previous Gen cars.
Also 17's are fine looking. If u dont like the big wheels u can always put on a set for track days anyways. Not everyone wants 14" wheels on a sporty/luxury coupe
The rsx is a much taller car then older Hondas so it needs bigger wheels to look preportional 
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Uh, just because it can be near the price of an Evo, doesnt mean you can put it into the same classification of weight. Its a FWD sport compact coupe. Not a turbo, AWD sedan.
Consider a EVO rs. It has no standard features (AC is an option) but still weighs in @ 3000+ lbs. The Rsx aint so bad, just dont compare it to previous Gen cars.
Also 17's are fine looking. If u dont like the big wheels u can always put on a set for track days anyways. Not everyone wants 14" wheels on a sporty/luxury coupe
The rsx is a much taller car then older Hondas so it needs bigger wheels to look preportional </TD></TR></TABLE>Uh, just because it can be near the price of an Evo, doesnt mean you can put it into the same classification of weight. Its a FWD sport compact coupe. Not a turbo, AWD sedan.
08-17-2004, 07:29 AM
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I heard the extra weight comes from more sound isolation material, but who knows.
Where are all the haters now who didn't believe me when I confirmed that the 05 Type S would have more power?
Where are all the haters now who didn't believe me when I confirmed that the 05 Type S would have more power?
08-17-2004, 07:32 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Professor Gascan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I heard the extra weight comes from more sound isolation material, but who knows.
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Bigger wheels and swaybars will add more weight, but it won't account for all of the extra weight. They must have added more sound deadening, impact beams or something.
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Bigger wheels and swaybars will add more weight, but it won't account for all of the extra weight. They must have added more sound deadening, impact beams or something.
08-17-2004, 03:07 PM
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Re: (Professor Gascan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Professor Gascan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Where are all the haters now who didn't believe me when I confirmed that the 05 Type S would have more power? </TD></TR></TABLE>
yea i remember when alot of people said u were buggin and that there was no way the type S was getting more power...o well...u proved them wrong. Atleast now its proven your a reliable source....
Where are all the haters now who didn't believe me when I confirmed that the 05 Type S would have more power?
</TD></TR></TABLE>yea i remember when alot of people said u were buggin and that there was no way the type S was getting more power...o well...u proved them wrong. Atleast now its proven your a reliable source....
08-17-2004, 03:22 PM
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Re: **2005** 05 RSX Type S Sales Brochure Pics + Specs**Official Acura Literature** (B20Vtec)
Thanks for putting this online. I work at Superior Acura in Cincinnati and we havent even seen pics of the 05 RSX yet. I think it looks pretty sweet, i might even consider getting one for myself! I just wish they gave the base model more power, it needs it from a selling perspective.
08-17-2004, 08:21 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by the JigGa mAn »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is it me or does this pic have a bit of prelude in it?
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its u
</TD></TR></TABLE>its u
08-17-2004, 08:46 PM
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its u</TD></TR></TABLE>
i see the resemblence with the lip kit....
its u</TD></TR></TABLE>
i see the resemblence with the lip kit....
08-17-2004, 10:07 PM
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Ill keep my 02 knowing its cleaner and faster and payed off.. 
for the fools who buy the new model more power to em... bring it on.. all though they are really nice..
for the fools who buy the new model more power to em... bring it on.. all though they are really nice..
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PUREVIL »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
for the fools who buy the new model more power to em... bring it on.. all though they are really nice.. </TD></TR></TABLE>
How are they fools... stfu
for the fools who buy the new model more power to em... bring it on.. all though they are really nice.. </TD></TR></TABLE>
How are they fools...
stfu
08-17-2004, 11:07 PM
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Front looks like a 7th Gen Civic coupe/sedan. Rear looks like a Prelude. I really liked the lower half circles they had on the head and tail lights. People in a few years that don't know too much about Hondas might get confused about which 'redesign' is the newer and which is older. And does it come with HIDs yet? What about Navigation? Wheels look decent. Good for the performance upgrade.
08-18-2004, 06:41 AM
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How are they fools... stfu</TD></TR></TABLE>
His opinion .....get over it ......STFU
How are they fools...
stfu</TD></TR></TABLE>His opinion .....get over it ......STFU
08-18-2004, 07:39 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Todd00 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How about everyone STFU so that a somewhat informative thread doesn't need to be locked </TD></TR></TABLE>
Screw it, lock the thread bro. This little discussion will go no where. Remember the GSR VS. RSX-S threads from back in the day? Now its the old RSX vs. new RSX. Time to lock and end all the headachs.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Screw it, lock the thread bro. This little discussion will go no where. Remember the GSR VS. RSX-S threads from back in the day? Now its the old RSX vs. new RSX. Time to lock and end all the headachs.
08-18-2004, 07:54 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by potator »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Front looks like a 7th Gen Civic coupe/sedan. Rear looks like a Prelude. I really liked the lower half circles they had on the head and tail lights. People in a few years that don't know too much about Hondas might get confused about which 'redesign' is the newer and which is older. And does it come with HIDs yet? What about Navigation? Wheels look decent. Good for the performance upgrade.</TD></TR></TABLE>
From the searching i've done so far, negative on the HID's ...
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From the searching i've done so far, negative on the HID's ...
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08-18-2004, 10:56 AM
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Re: **2005** 05 RSX Type S Sales Brochure Pics + Specs**Official Acura Literature** (biggie_82)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by biggie_82 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Where is the weight gain coming from???
It appears both the Type S and the Base have extra weight on.
73 lbs for Type S and somewhere bwtn 35-40 lbs on the Base.
Not a big deal but quite a gain for just some changes.</TD></TR></TABLE>
did you not notice that the sway bars are bigger and the wheels are larger in diameter and width. it may have a little more structural support (an add on type thing. i'm not suggesting the chassis is different.) and it might have a few new options to the interior that make it heavier. probably the new bumpers and maybe the headlights are a little heavier too.
It appears both the Type S and the Base have extra weight on.
73 lbs for Type S and somewhere bwtn 35-40 lbs on the Base.
Not a big deal but quite a gain for just some changes.</TD></TR></TABLE>
did you not notice that the sway bars are bigger and the wheels are larger in diameter and width. it may have a little more structural support (an add on type thing. i'm not suggesting the chassis is different.) and it might have a few new options to the interior that make it heavier. probably the new bumpers and maybe the headlights are a little heavier too.
08-18-2004, 12:03 PM
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Re: **2005** 05 RSX Type S Sales Brochure Pics + Specs**Official Acura Literature** (Train)
Ah good! Someone noticed my post. The weight thing is quite mind boggling.
Base is about 35-40lbs heavier, still uses 16 inch wheels.
Type S is 73 lbs heavier but on 17's. So we can kind of assume 30 lbs diff
bwtn the S and the Base comes from bigger rims and tires.
But where is the 35lbs-40lbs gain coming from on the base which
I assume is also accounted for on the S. I know there are bigger
sway bars and some newer seats in the interior but will it account for a
35-40lbs gain???
Help guys cause I am most likely getting an S soon but I am waiting for the 05's
to hit the lot first. I'll do my comparisons and see which one I'll pick (04 or 05).
The final drive, power gain and other misc new stuff on the 05 I'm ok with
but the weight gain puzzles me especially since the Base gained about 40lbs.
Base is about 35-40lbs heavier, still uses 16 inch wheels.
Type S is 73 lbs heavier but on 17's. So we can kind of assume 30 lbs diff
bwtn the S and the Base comes from bigger rims and tires.
But where is the 35lbs-40lbs gain coming from on the base which
I assume is also accounted for on the S. I know there are bigger
sway bars and some newer seats in the interior but will it account for a
35-40lbs gain???
Help guys cause I am most likely getting an S soon but I am waiting for the 05's
to hit the lot first. I'll do my comparisons and see which one I'll pick (04 or 05).
The final drive, power gain and other misc new stuff on the 05 I'm ok with
but the weight gain puzzles me especially since the Base gained about 40lbs.
08-18-2004, 01:33 PM
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Re: **2005** 05 RSX Type S Sales Brochure Pics + Specs**Official Acura Literature** (biggie_82)
prolly the "Unit-Body Safty Cell" mentioned on page 19 ... maybe the increased mc size too... 
... maybe the increased mc size too...
08-18-2004, 05:02 PM
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Re: **2005** 05 RSX Type S Sales Brochure Pics + Specs**Official Acura Literature** (tsunami_zc)
Why cant i place them in the same weight class? they are both compact sports cars. Both just happen to go a different route. Im just trying to say thats its not as heavy as you are trying to make it seem. Yes it is a tad on the fat side but look at all the other compacts today. They are ALL gaining weight.
08-19-2004, 05:55 AM
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Re: **2005** 05 RSX Type S Sales Brochure Pics + Specs**Official Acura Literature** (redronin22)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by redronin22 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why cant i place them in the same weight class? they are both compact sports cars. Both just happen to go a different route. Im just trying to say thats its not as heavy as you are trying to make it seem. Yes it is a tad on the fat side but look at all the other compacts today. They are ALL gaining weight. </TD></TR></TABLE>
The Evo is not a sports car, its a sports sedan (keyword: SEDAN) Sedan = 4 Doors 4 Doors = more weight
And the RSX is not a sports car, its a Sport compact coupe .... Compact = smaller , and should equal lightweight. Actually all Honda compacts have been very lightweight weight untill recently.
The Evo is not a sports car, its a sports sedan (keyword: SEDAN) Sedan = 4 Doors 4 Doors = more weight
And the RSX is not a sports car, its a Sport compact coupe .... Compact = smaller , and should equal lightweight. Actually all Honda compacts have been very lightweight weight untill recently.
08-19-2004, 06:11 PM
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Re: **2005** 05 RSX Type S Sales Brochure Pics + Specs**Official Acura Literature** (tsunami_zc)
im definitely liking it a lot. i already have a gsr and might pass that up for the 05. i havent seen it yet at the dealers but soon i hope.
08-20-2004, 09:16 AM
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Feeling the rims...don't like the new headlights or the taillights. The new bumper Fasica is interesting....may grow on me. But the RSX seems to have lost it identity.