any reasons why i shouldnt and just keep my DC2?

 

keep your DC2

 

k20 responds alot better to bolt ons, Kpro is now opened up to ur selection of easy self tuning. Alot of integras run around. i know in houston, at least 50% of the cars that show up to a meet are dc2s. They are always cut springs, front bumper hanging off, antenna motor broke, no exhaust. dc5 is a bit higher in looks and luxury. i had a dc2 at one time also, this one blows it outta the water.

 

K20 is the motor of choice now a days. if you can afford it i say yea go for the rsx

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIK IN DA HED &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">any reasons why i shouldnt and just keep my DC2? </TD></TR></TABLE>
A reason that nobody thinks of very often is that the DC5 and EP3 have a five star crash rating, and a reputation for crash survivability beyond what the crash testers would usually measure.

Their ability to redesign cars for crash survivability was one of the two big reasons that Honda went to McPherson struts in small cars.

 

To me it would depend on if you are "developing" your dc2 and what your plans may be for the dc5. I think the dc2's have a little more personality, but I am one of those whacky Americans that likes hatch backs and wagons. I should be a European minus the socialism. I mean I bought a new ep3 so I could get a new hatch.


I guess it really just depends on what you are looking for and what you want to spend. If I had a paid for dc2, I would for sure find ways to like it.

 

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A reason why should keep your DC2 is because availability of parts for DC2 are endless. From USED to NEW your supply is endless. RSX used parts are not that common. But if you only buy new parts then your golden. OTHER THAN THAT get the RSX TypeS

 

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A reason that nobody thinks of very often is that the DC5 and EP3 have a five star crash rating, and a reputation for crash survivability beyond what the crash testers would usually measure.

Their ability to redesign cars for crash survivability was one of the two big reasons that Honda went to McPherson struts in small cars.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm definately with George on this one, I parked my RSX under the back of a F-150 and walked away(not screwing around, honestly). Just find a K20 and put it in your DC2.

 

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A reason why should keep your DC2 is because availability of parts for DC2 are endless. From USED to NEW your supply is endless. RSX used parts are not that common. But if you only buy new parts then your golden. OTHER THAN THAT get the RSX TypeS </TD></TR></TABLE>
Clubrsx is the answer to your new and used dc5 parts needs. YOu can find any and everything there for cheap.

 

whats the main differences between the base RSX motor and the type S motor.. other than the HP of course.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIK IN DA HED &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">whats the main differences between the base RSX motor and the type S motor.. other than the HP of course.</TD></TR></TABLE>

enough to make significant interchanging undesirable


i personally think (for the money) that the rsx is too small (more cramped than the dc2) and too noisy on the freeway.

 

I'd keep the DC2

do a google search for "RSX problems"

clubrsx.com's Sticky ---&gt;
http://forums.clubrsx.com/show...27026

some seem to have tranny issues and acura has put out a TSB on it.

sounds like a great car otherwise. If I was going to buy one I'd check the tranny very closely and make sure it doesn't grind or feel overly 'notchy'



Modified by Honda.F1 at 5:11 PM 10/7/2005

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIK IN DA HED &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">whats the main differences between the base RSX motor and the type S motor.. other than the HP of course.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Just about everything..
6th gear, intake manifold, cams, exhaust, suspension, higher red line, vtec crossover

just all around better

 

now im seriously thinkin about gettin a wrx.

the '06 RSXs look pretty damn sweet though!

so is the tranny problem just for 2002s?

 

We can sit here and argue all day long on pros and cons of DC2 and DC5.. So it's plain and simple, you want to upgrade to something new and up to date which I'm assuming you can afford, get the RSX-S. If not, keep the DC2.. They're both great cars... now between the WRX and the RSX-S thats when you do real thinking... such as... reliability issues of the WRX even though its more of bang for your precious bucks...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SIK IN DA HED &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">now im seriously thinkin about gettin a wrx.

the '06 RSXs look pretty damn sweet though!

so is the tranny problem just for 2002s?</TD></TR></TABLE>

No. the tranny problem with the RSX in Acura's TSB says 2002-2004, base and Type-S, I've read in a few other forums of people having tranny problems with 05s also.
The WRX doesn't have a great tranny record it seems either.
I was thinking about those two specific cars until I read so much bad stuff about their transmissions.
The 06 RSX may have the tranny kinks worked out

 

The WRX is awesome! AWD! DO IT DO IT!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by square_1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The WRX is awesome! AWD! DO IT DO IT!</TD></TR></TABLE>

im pretty tempted man...

 

DC2's are nice, they sit lower, look a little more aggressive. Personally I like the DC5 because I'm into what's new, but old school's great too. I don't know what to tell you, if you're happy wit a DC2 keep it. If you haven't, test drive a DC5 and question urself if you want one or not. Whatever you choose, make sure you've put a lotta thought into it, buying a new car is something big.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by flabarm &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Clubrsx is the answer to your new and used dc5 parts needs. YOu can find any and everything there for cheap. </TD></TR></TABLE>
actually, i think CRSX isn't a good place to get cheap parts, half of there is the same price as the manufacture, even more expensive in some cases.
now y would i buy a part from them when i can get it cheaper from the people that make it
just my 2cents

 

no. too many people are getting it.

 

Get an S2000. If you look enough you can find a 35-45k '02 for under 18Gs. What you would pay around if you bought a low mileage RSX. Even less than what you'd pay for the new SI and its a hell of alot better can. IMO

I actually just bought a 2002 WRX in silver, with the sports package (short shifter, titanium ****, boost guage) last month and I LOVE IT!!! Ive had a 92 corolla DX 93 MR2 turbo @ over 300whp, 98 SI, 2000 Celica GTS, and I still have my 93 Prelude SI. But there's nothing like all-wheel-drive and a stock peak boost of 13.5psi. and with exhaust+downpipe+uppipe I can get ATLEAST 25whp. Not to mention if I send my ECU away to COBB Engineering or something then were talking another 25whp. Thats all what a stage 1 kit is for a WRX and most p[eople get about 280 at the flywheel for under $2300. Stock it runs mid 14s. The only stock Honda that can give it a run for its money is an S2000. I paid 14k for mine with 25k miles. so I spent 5-7k less than an S2000 at the same miles and for &2300 I'll have a mid 13sec ride I can toss the kids in, whenever that happens.

Like any car reliablility is an issue. Everyone Ive talked to that has had a subbie (usually an outback) has had their car for over 150k miles. And Im not planning on haveing it for that many miles anyway.

Yes the tranny needs some work. but its GREAT for under 350whp. It starts to slip though when you get around the 350whp mark, which is so easy to get to its not even funny. For the price of a swap you can have a 325whp, 12 second car. But if you plan on running faster you can always get an STi tranny which is good for around 600whp or more in the 02-04 Gen. And you can pick one up for around a grand.




Modified by h23sleeper at 9:58 AM 10/17/2005

 

i think the block is da same but the head is diifferent