Have you seen the aug. Car and Driver? They didn't compare the RSX type S and current Type R in any detail, except for the 1/4 time. They said that the type S blew the Type R times in the 1/4. They ahve the Type R as 15.2 in the 1/4, and the Type S as 14.8. I can see them doing a 14.8 in the type S...but what the hell were they doing during the 1/4 run for the R.

just venting...

peace

 

This has been discussed before. It seems the car and driver people launched in second gear and simply used a stop watch to time the R. We know that with a decent driver the R can definately do better than 15.2.

 

tonite race RSX type S <silver> smoke it i got 2001 type R ,i dont think its running 14.8 ,my typr R is bone stock ,about good 8 cars , race 3 times ,rest the case TYPE R RULE THE NEW RSX TYPE S.

 

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i'm sure the engine has been broken in. it's been like 2 weeks since it came out, plenty of time huh....
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anyways, its hard to read your post cuz ur english is bad. and there are always excuses like "bad driver, bad launch" or whatever. but i'm SURE you guys would likely just say "yeah, sure".

 

was that a post referring to all Type R owners? I hope not.

 

hahaha, hey when I got my R, i hit 1,000 miles in about...1 week and 4 days hahah i drove from NYC to ALbany and backm, from NYC to Buffalo and back and every where locally...so hey, it COULD be possible....

 

That time of 15.2 was when C&D first tested the ITR in 97. Now you'll usually find times in the mid to high 14s.

 

I think all you R owners are HATERS!
The RSX type S is a well engineered vehicle.

I understand pride of ownership,but don;t hate.

you all know that RSX type S motor is NICE!

P.s. no i don;t have a RSX nor plan on getting one

 

I just think we're displeased since C/D used a 1997 ITR to compare against a 2002 RSX-S. Had they used a 00/01 ITR, which would've been more of a fair comparison, then I don't think there would've been this much "hate." Which I dont even see that much of, we're just outraged C/D ran a 15.2. (edit, i had 15.3. My bad)


[Modified by NBP ITR 01-622, 11:01 PM 7/15/2001]

 

All these magazines totally skew the real facts when they write their articles.
Didn't they have an article last year that said the ITR runs 14.6 at 95mph?
They purposely make whatever car they are reviewing look better.
Its horseshit.
Not just car and driver, all the magazines do this.
We are not haters. The bottom line is that the Type R is a more solid car than
the RSX type S. Many of us appreciate the car but these unfair comparisons need to stop. Apples to Oranges.

 

I wasn't saying the Type S was poorly engineered...i'm just mad that C/D compared the times and said that the type S times are noticeably faster than the R. And, i too am getting tired of the comparisons between the two cars. Yes the Type S may be as quick as the R with a good driver, but the R is a true course car. Thats why the built the car...

 

If I remember correctly, Car & Driver's Type R test car had maybe 200 or 300 miles on it. Not even close to making full power yet. And since they did the test in Japan, their best test driver was unable to go.

 

Just using logic, the rsx has the same hp, its heaver, no limited slip lower redline, and the tires aren't as sticky. Unless the 6-speed in magical, it doesn't make sence that it could be as fast.

 

I'm test driving one monday just for curiousity.
Will let you know.

 

Car and Driver sucks.
RSX Type S sucks.
Integra Type R sucks.
Honda's suck.

end of story.

 

954 posts. Thats alot for a Troll.
Who is this guy?
I love NASCAR? Get a life.

 

previously known as ILOVERACING. Had a name change. I figure I might add to this useless debate, my ignorance in the automotive world.