Like the topic says I getting a RSX base model. I cant get the Type S. But I wanted to know if I should get the car. When I get what can be done to it? I heard i-vtec is not good because that means that you can tswap the motor or something. But If possible tell what can be done and why cant you tubrocharge it? Also whats is out now for that car?

 

I'm sure it can be turbocharged check that out https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=211997. I believe that's a RSX-S the one that revhard is working on but i'm sure that the turbo kit could be modified to fit.

 

why would u want to swap the motor? what motor would u swap it with??? Yes you can eventually turbocharge the base RSX, you just have to wait for one to come out...where are you hearing all these things?? You can do whatever you please with the car. You can turbocharge/supercharge it, you can go naturally aspirated, you can use nitrous...Too many parts are out to list, all you have to do is a little research yourself...

 

Try to get a used GSR or Type R. The base RSX is

 

i agree

 

There has been a lot of talk about this issue going around. Basically, it all depends on what you want from the car. I'll break down the rankings of the various integra/rsx models (after having driven them all):

Accel:
ITR
RSX-S
GSR
RSX
LS

Handling:
ITR
RSX-S
RSX
GSR
LS

Interior:
RSX
Integras

Build quality:
RSX
Integras

Among the Acura models, that's basically how the break-down works. As for what can be done to the base models, the K20A3 (base model engine) has a lot of potential. It only dyno's around 135-140whp stock, but H/I (& larger piping cat-back to stock muffler) has yielded 157whp on the dyno. I believe 160 is possible with a full cat-back + H/I. (In case you don't know, GSR's hit ~160 with those same mods as well). There are a few f/i kits being developed, but nothing is out yet. As for suspension, there are numerous lowering springs, strut bars, and anti-roll bars currently being sold. However, no struts are out yet (the front struts are hard to replace... req's not-so-minor modifications.. ie, cutting) but I believe Koni will release a set soon.

The only reason I can see that the base models warrant a is perhaps price. It's a great buy IMO.

 

i dont see a base Rsx outhandling a Gs-r....the gs-r still has slightyl more power, and has no were as much body roll as a base RSX...and yes i've driven a base rsx for about a week

 

You must feel very defensive. I never stated the gsr has less power than the base model. Look at my list for acceleration once again then get back to me.

As for handling, I'm not sure what happened to the base you were driving, but trust me: I've OWNED both the gsr and the base rsx, and in fact, one of the reasons I bought the base rsx is precisely because of its lack of body roll. Drive a stock gsr back to back with a stock rsx and you'll see what I mean.

 

i wasnt defending cause the gs-r as more power, i was just commenting on the RSX (base) has to high of a stance....it screams body roll, didnt feel forgiving in hard turns,,felt more like it was gonna lose grip, but i mainly blame that to poor tires, poor tires will make for sucky handling , no matter how good your sussy is

 

I agree, Acura always tries to cut corners on tires. Neither the teg nor the rsx comes with good tires (except the ITR).

As for handling, it was fairly easy for me to notice that the gsr had much more body roll than the base rsx. The gsr did feel like it had a slightly higher level of overall grip though (although it's not like I could actually take measurements). They both understeered a fair amount (which is my biggest gripe with the handling on the rsx). The rsx felt like it could transition better from one turn to another, and this, I believe, is the result of less body roll. Lastly, the rsx's chassis is much stiffer than that of the gsr.

I don't know when's the last time you drove a stock gsr (which might be the reason why we're not seeing eye-to-eye) but it has a TON of body roll. I've owned an LS in the past (with upgraded suspension), then I sold it for a stock gsr. The difference between the two is like night and day. Then, I gave the gsr away and bought the rsx, and the difference in handling is quite noticeable.

 

If you want the car, go get it. Who cares?
IMO....I wouldn't get the base RSX.

 

**** it....get it and i willget one too and we can roll together...What? you think nobody is gonna stare? yea right......RSX looks ****** pimp

 

LOL nice

 

this is my friend's sn thingy...and imma girl...but i totally agree w/ street surgeon...who cares? get what u can afford to get and make it look the way U want it to look...i've got a standard base rsx...cuz i needed a new car (something i could afford) and besides i don't like leather...but i do drive my sister's 97 gsr...and it handles basically the same as my car...but the clutch is extremely soft...and i wouldn't really recommend it as a race car...so if u go for looks...get the base...speed...prolly not an rsx at all...(no offense to rsx-s owners)

 

there are TONS of products, both suspension and power, for the RSX. the interior is gorgeous, the car is incredibly well-built and handles like a charm. the S-Type is a real kick in the *** right out of the box, but the base model needs some work to be impressive in the least. if I were you, not being able to afford the S-Type, I'd get a 96+ hatchback and throw a CRVTEC turbo in there. it'll beat the shizzle out of either RSX and will still be less expensive (assuming you do all but the engine drop yourself).

whatever though. the RSX is a HUGE pimp of a vehicle...you can't really go wrong either way.

edit: hey girly, stop using the elipsis (three periods in a row) so much. it makes you seem unable to focus for more than three seconds and, hopefully, you're smarter than that


[Modified by Archidictus, 10:09 PM 7/20/2002]

 

Well, IMO, 3k more for the Type-S is a good deal. For that 3k more, you get 40 more hp, a better overall engine, and a slightly better suspension. You can argue that with that 3k saved you can dump in a turbo (not out yet), or an i/e (header's aren't out yet, unless you like HP racing ) and n2o, but than you'll still only be slightly faster than an S. If the base is just going to be your "point A to point B" car, than I say go for it. But a member on ClubRSX wrote to Toda asking what they had in store for th Base, and Toda basically sad he was SOL, bc noone will be racing the base engine. You're call.

 

i concur as well.

 

umm ok.......at least your somewhat sure of something.....

anways i personaly wouldn't get the base rsx but if that's what you can get and you def want a rsx go for it. the a/m parts are out there just give it some time plus you have all the dc5 R stuff (although a little expensive). for forced induction...not sure who and when but it will come out soon.

 

Get a hatch w/ and ls motor and boost it.