okay, ive seen in all the mags that the RSX Type-S has like 142 lbs. of torque and 200hp. i know the weight has increased to 2775 lbs. but so has the horsepower. how can Acura go back on performance?

take the 94-01 Integra GS-R... 0-60 in 7.0 and a 15.6 in the quarter mile. now i dont know about the quarter mile but the RSX Type-S is clocked in a 7.1 seconds. now where is all this TORQUE at now?

what im trying to say here is, from a stoplight.. will the integra be faster or as fast as a Type-S? of course consider competent drivers behind the wheel and no traffic on a dry sunny day.

 

You can't really say until it happens a few times. Magazine numbers will vary greatly from publication to publication.


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The new rsx looks good, but will prolly perform about the same... the extra hp is for marketing because it increased with the weight (luxury) part... I bet they will be side by side.. and a modded gsr (tuned) will take em down every time.. with a good driver..

 

Speed wise IMO they will be close, if both drivers are inconsistent it would be a toss up....area under the tq curve along with gearing and weight are all important to see how fast somthing is.....among other things im sure i left out aside from driver...

Supposetly however, the RSX type S shines in the handeling department more so (much more so supposetly) than the speed department.
i think the quote was "makes a GS-R handel like an Ox cart"

 

One other thing to remember is gearing ratios. I'll bet the RSX-S with it's 6spd will pull the GSR, though probably not right away, I'd guess somewhere around 4th. There's a lot of things to remember in the equation.

 

I believe it was the Celica GT-S that proves a 6speed isn't necessarily better. Even armed with a 6speed tranny, it still falls off it's "VTEC" (forgot the term used by Toyota). I'm sure Acura/Honda won't make the same mistake, since the Type R can be driven without ever falling out of VTEC.

 

I read in a european magazine that honda's numbers on the RSX Type S were 0-60 in 6.8secs, a Honda spokesperson also said that a more aggressive driver can shave as much as a second off that time. I have no doubt that it can take the present Type R. Just remember how slow the times were for the Type R when it just came out. These Type S's aren't even worked in yet. Give it time, the numbers will get better.

 

Heh. So was the test driver for the mag just kidding around? --> "Ooops, missed that 1-2 shift"

 

i dont know what to think. i guess i'll just have to wait till i get one at a stoplight.

 

I think there was a test done by Honda on its private test track, and the RSX S beat the GS-R by about 3 seconds per lap (something like 52 sec. vs 55 sec.) Not bad for a car that's supposedly much more comfortable than the GS-R.

 

and like 2-3k more than a GS-R if i remember correctly

 

First and foremost, I have been in VTEC withdrawal for about 1 year now.
My friend got a spanking brand new Civic Si and it only made it worse. So after all this waiting, this I-VTec better be worth it or else I gotta grab the last remaining 2001 GSR's..
Also, I have heard that the I-VTec's do not have the unique typical VTEC sound when the first and secondary valves open up...is this true??
I guess no one can really answer that..BUT where the hell are all the asian people?? The mags said the RSX has already been on sale in Japan so where all the asian people who bought it??


Indy

 

Probably out driving it

as for the secondary intake runners opening up.....wouldnt that only be in the GS-R for the integras because the ITR intake manifolds dont have two runners.

 

VTEC withdrawlt)*($#)$*#) I have NEVER had VTEC, I have an LS. !)(*#)@ pfft at least you HAD it. OK, im done venting my non-vtec agression

 

Ricehornet,
You may be correct. I guess we shall find out in a couple of weeks!! Man dont need to bring up the Tekken stuff on this post, but damn cant stop thinking about that half integra thats crazy!!!
97BlackTeg,
Take it easy hehehe. The sound of VTec is incredible as I know you probably know but never having it does help!!! For me I hope there is enough gap to find out of the RSX is worth the hype or not and have enough time to ****** up the remaining GSR's....If not I might have to go to the 2001 Impreza RS Coupe hehehe.


Indy

 

the gearing on the rsx is nothing like the gearing on the celica. I know that 5th gear is a 1.14 to 1 on the new rsx, and 6th is a .73 to 1 (overdrive) the other 4 gears I do not remember exactly, but are closer than the type r gearing in every gear.

 

5th on the RSX is not 1.14
the gears are about the same as the Type R, just add another gear to the end

the RSX Type-S does 15.1 in the quarter mile according to motortrend...

same as my 01 GSR w/AEM CAI...

good performance? yes, but not enough to make it worth the $5k more it would have cost me....

Brian-a happy camper

 

the 5spd rsx and the 6 spd rsx typeS have the same torque
type s has higher CR 11.1-1? and redline but...

in the 6spd 2--->4 is tighter but....

no lsd? and not worth the extra loot

i was at the dealer today....reserved a test drive
they are expected after july 4th

the test drive will tell all(so far it doesnt seem special on paper)

they need to do what some mazda's do

inline 4 and the top of the line is a 6
my aunt has one ?mx-3? like its pre swapped

just thought id give specs you guys already knew
GSR or rsx so far!!!

 

My friend drove one the other day. compares to a GSR closely

k

 

Here are some G2 acceleration comparisons.
1992 GS-R 0-60 in 6.8, 1/4 mile 15.4 @ 90 mph stock
1993 GS-R 0-60 in 6.5, 1/4 mile 15.1 @ 92 mph stock

Gotta love the DA

 

I dont think the interior will win me over, the performance is nice but the interior sux. The interior in the wrx is really nice, hehe

 

Yeah dont even talk about withdrawl. I want boost so bad I have learned how to shift and make my intake sound like a blowoff valve! haha I am gonna buy that subaru and load it up with parts. well thats at least 2 1/2 years from now

 

dang so it must be really easy to get that into the 14's huh? basically those old GSRs can beat new GSRs easily

 

who's *** did you pull these numbers out of?

 

Yep, and IMHO these are more important numbers than which is faster 0-60. Who cares if the RSX is comparable to the GS-R in straight line tests, I'm hoping its a better OVERALL performer, and it does things like handling and braking better than the GS-R. The RSX Type S needs to outperform a Celica GT-S in the handling and braking departments, something the current GS-R, in stock form, does not do.

The overall package is what counts, not just straight line speed.



[Modified by Tegsport Racing, 12:25 PM 6/20/2001]