does GS-R stand for anything?

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Feb 4, 2004 | 06:01 PM

backyarddc5

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does GS-R stand for anything?

i overheard that gs-r stands for grand sport racing is that true. i thought honda never made there models stand for anything.

Feb 4, 2004 | 06:26 PM

gsrguy

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Re: does GS-R stand for anything? (backyardrsx)

dont flame me if im wrong, but this is what i heard
LS-luxury sport
RS-rally sport
GS-grand sport
GS-R-grand sport race
Type R- type race
like i said, thats just what i heard dont take it as fact, but maybe i heard right.

Modified by gsrguy at 9:22 PM 2/4/2004

Feb 4, 2004 | 06:27 PM

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Re: does GS-R stand for anything? (gsrguy)

Thats what ive heard as well.

Feb 4, 2004 | 06:39 PM

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Re: does GS-R stand for anything? (gsrguy)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gsrguy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dont flame me if im wrong, but this is what i heard
LS-luxury sport
GS-grand sport
GS-R-grand sport race
Type R- type race
like i said, thats just what i heard dont take it as fact, but maybe i heard right.</TD></TR></TABLE>

you are 100% correct

Feb 4, 2004 | 06:41 PM

99-DC2

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Re: does GS-R stand for anything? (DA Teg D00D)

those are the universal meanings for all car manufacturers...

Feb 4, 2004 | 06:46 PM

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Re: does GS-R stand for anything? (DC2-99)

u forgot rs

Feb 4, 2004 | 06:49 PM

99-DC2

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Re: does GS-R stand for anything? (oMekoneDC2)

normally that one stands for rally-sport... but it seems ill suited for an integra or a camaro

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Feb 4, 2004 | 06:51 PM

StatGSR

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Re: does GS-R stand for anything? (oMekoneDC2)

ummm, i was pretty sure the S in all of them stands for Series not sport.......but either way GSR just means God Speed Racing. lol.

Feb 4, 2004 | 07:12 PM

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grand series race sounds funny

Feb 4, 2004 | 07:48 PM

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Re: does GS-R stand for anything? (StatGSR)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by StatGSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ummm, i was pretty sure the S in all of them stands for Series not sport.......but either way GSR just means God Speed Racing. lol.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes it does stand for series not sport. There was just a thread on this.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=738748

Feb 4, 2004 | 07:52 PM

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StatGSR

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Re: (shupaGSR)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by shupaGSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">grand series race sounds funny

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thats why its grand series racing, not race.

Feb 4, 2004 | 07:53 PM

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Re: does GS-R stand for anything? (backyardrsx)

It should stand for " goes slow-realy"................

Feb 4, 2004 | 09:06 PM

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Re: does GS-R stand for anything? (2001teggsr)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2001teggsr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It should stand for " goes slow-realy"................</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol

Feb 4, 2004 | 09:29 PM

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GSteg

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"Go Street Racer!"

Feb 4, 2004 | 09:46 PM

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DD_JonnyLee

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Re: (GSteg)

we all know its "Go Speed Racer"

Feb 4, 2004 | 09:49 PM

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Re: (TrboGSR)

I read that Type R is\was actually Type Reduced-weight, which originally started with the NSX. There was a similar thread a few months ago.

Feb 4, 2004 | 09:49 PM

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Re: (TrboGSR)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TrboGSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">we all know its "Go Speed Racer"</TD></TR></TABLE>

there ya go! lol

Feb 5, 2004 | 12:02 AM

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Re: (GSteg)

rs= rally sport
ls= luxury sport
gs= grand sport
gsr=grand sport race
type r = type race

Feb 5, 2004 | 12:06 AM

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FR-MOB: ThE bEe GuY

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Re: (riceball777)

Get Some-Ramen!

Feb 5, 2004 | 06:57 AM

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Re: (VTECorona)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by VTECorona »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I read that Type R is\was actually Type Reduced-weight, which originally started with the NSX. There was a similar thread a few months ago. </TD></TR></TABLE>

No Sir, U are 100% wrong

It's
RS- Rally Series
LS- Luxury Series
GS-Grand Series
GS-R Grand Series Racing
Type-R Type Racing
there was already a thread on this

Feb 5, 2004 | 06:59 AM

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Re: (riceball777)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by riceball777 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">rs= rally sport
ls= luxury sport
gs= grand sport
gsr=grand sport race
type r = type race
</TD></TR></TABLE>

no ur completly wrong it's series not sport and type racing not race

there have been 30000000 threads on this learn ur info before u reply

Feb 5, 2004 | 07:11 AM

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Re: (JDMintegrt)

So what would Si stand for? yeah i know its a civic, just curious.

Feb 5, 2004 | 07:47 AM

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Re: (2K GSR)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2K GSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So what would Si stand for? yeah i know its a civic, just curious.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Sport injection I believe...