Hi, im getting a 2005 rsx type s and i was just wonering what is the differnece between the base model and the type s? sorry for the dumb question

 

Try searching this has been discussed, or hell go to Acura.com and look at the differences.

Type S has k20a2 which is about 40 more HP than the k20a3
Leather

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Also base is 5-speed type-s is 6-speed. but yea search because I just made a thread like this about 2 weeks ago

 

hint: dont put base, vs, and type s in the same sentence

 

get the type-s u wont regret it. as for if u get the base cuz its cheaper u'll be spending a ton more just to keep up wid the type s

 

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No he wouldnt. You can pick up a used JRSC kit for $1500 and you'll be at the same if not more power than a type s.

It just depends on what your looking for. Cheaper price, cheaper insurance etc etc then the base is fine. Dont mind the extra $$ then the type S plus you get the better engine.

 

so from what im gathering here the type s has a better motor, leather, bose stereo system, bigger brakes, differnt rims, and 6 spd.?? and a strut bar

 

are the 05 and up better than the 02-04?

 

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IMO yes, I like the wheels better, The seats are a little different, and the motor make like 10 more hp I think.

 

My only advice would be get a pre 2006 model and avoid that nasty drive by wire approach.

 

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My 06 has a throttle cable, thanks try again

 

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i thought it was the 04-current tsx's that had the drive-by-wire?

 

Get a base and boost the sucker!

 

My base has leather seats anyway stock system are always bad im pretty sure you'll change it soon or later :D

 

Type S FTW! Base Model sucks because of softer suspension, not as nice sound system as the type S, i-vtec e(K20A3) is not the real vtec, basically has two lobes cams vs. the k20a2 or the ka20z1 has the 3lobes cams for low and high rpms and not just for low rpms. And it runs on all 16valve rather than 12valve until 2200rpm+

 

yeah..so in the long run type s is better...most of the time peeps regret getting a base....oh well...do wat u gotta do..

 

seriously what do you think when you Hear RSX Type-S and RSX base??

 

Go with the type s, I seriously doubt you will regret it.

 

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if you are asking yourself that question, then you need to get a base

 

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Most people who do alot of city driving wont see a big difference as the torque is the same under 6K for both motors

If someone is going to track/race/speed alot --- the type S will of course be alot quicker

Most people who buy an RSX wont race it so the base fits just fine --- its basically a nicer civic ex coupe to me

 

wow it has been like 5 days since this question was last asked, thank you for bringing it up again. maybe you could ask the salesman trying to get you to buy it, he may know, or you could check acura.com (seems like a good idea) or better yet try the search button. don't mean to be a dick but come on man