i did a search, and didn't find anything i was looking for, so ive come here. i'm looking to sell my EJ8 and get a DA quite possibly, if the price is right. i'd like to save some money by not getting a GS-R, but i don't know what i'm giving up on.

so, what are the differences between the trim levels?

thanks in advance, sorry for being an integra newb. ive been a civic guy for 5 years.

 

LS = base model. 1.8l non-vtec engine
GS = LS + options (wheels, spoiler, etc)
GS-R = sportier model. 1.7l vtec (b17a), more fun in the twisties etc.

The main disadvantage with the GS-R that I know of is that there are very few 2nd gen GS-Rs in existence. This makes parts (both performance and repair oriented aftermaket much more difficult to find).

 

you forgot the RS trim which is the base model, not the LS.

it goes RS, LS, GS, GS-R

RS, LS, GS all b18a nonvtec engines only difference was options installed in the car, ie. pw, pl, alloys.

GS-R is a GS with a b17 engine which is basically a stroked b16. and most b16 & b18c parts are interchangeable with the b17. hell swap in some 2001 itr cams and valve springs and call it a day.
http://www.g2ic.com/specs.php

 

actually rs is the base model with no abs/ power windows & locks, and ls' come with spoilers too. There were different wheel and hubcap options through out90-93 in all models except for gsr. There is also an ls-special that look exactly like a gsr except it has leather and the b18a/b. The gsr and ls-s have painted moldings,mirrors, handles, and front lips. The gsr has a third break light on the spoiler and has "vtec" written in the fender piece of the moldings instead of "dohc" like the other models have, and has an 8k redline.
thats all i can think of for right now
^edit^ he posted the rs stuff while i was writing this^

 

RS - no power options, no AC [lightest model ]

LS - no power options, no AC [i dunno whats the diff from the RS]

GS - leather... cept for a few [like me] power everything, sunroof, AC, spoiler, ABS

GSR - rare, b17a... fun stuff

just get the RS, you'll have more fun

 

GSR has 3rd brake light on spoiler? i dont recall so...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GSaargh &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">RS - no power options, no AC [lightest model ]

LS - no power options, no AC [i dunno whats the diff from the RS]

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The LS will often have power windows (no power locks), sunroof, a/c, no abs, steelies with hubcaps, cloth seats. Otherwise, I think that breakdown is pretty accurate.

 

i have a LS and a GS...

LS doesnt have the AC

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GSaargh &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">GSR has 3rd brake light on spoiler? i dont recall so...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Trust me, it and only it, does

 

a/c and abs must have been an option for ls'...i have a couple of friends w/ it. And gsrs do have their 3rd break light on the spoiler instead of the hatch like the other models...i have a gsr

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dawsonb17a &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Trust me, it and only it, does </TD></TR></TABLE>

i third that, hehe.

 

ls/s didn't come w/ leather, but was an option. came w/ the black/tan interior that was mostly black. it also came standard w/ alloys and a spoiler. i've never been in a DA that had power door locks. my LS has power moonroof, power windows, AC, and cruise. leather was an option for gsr's, gs's, and ls/s's. ABS was an option for 92-93 ls, gs and i think came standard on gsr's. I dont think there was a 92-93 ls/s. oh, 90-91 integra's all had the b18a thats rated at 130hp. 92-93 came w/ the b18a rated at 140hp. the gsr is only 92-93 and rated at 160hp. i can't really think of anything else, oh, the ls/s doesn't have painted moldings.

 

ls-s does have painted moldings and im pretty sure leather wasnt an option on gsrs...im almost positive on that. And there are ls-s 92-93...it was the 90-91 im not so sure about

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lsvteggy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ls-s does have painted moldings and im pretty sure leather wasnt an option on gsrs...im almost positive on that. And there are ls-s 92-93...it was the 90-91 im not so sure about
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leather was an option on gs-r

ls-s was odd years 91 and 93

 

i must have seen a freak rs then its a 90 w/ alloys, sunroof, abs, power every thing

 

awesome information guys. from what i've gathered, then, it would be pointless to get a GS-R over the GS if i wanted power everything and was going for a motor swap anyway. right?

 

only for the bling factor, and if you want to spend alot more

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lsvteggy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ls-s does have painted moldings and im pretty sure leather wasnt an option on gsrs...im almost positive on that. And there are ls-s 92-93...it was the 90-91 im not so sure about
</TD></TR></TABLE> my buddies 91 ls/s doesn't have painted moldings, but its a black car

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by techno violent &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">awesome information guys. from what i've gathered, then, it would be pointless to get a GS-R over the GS if i wanted power everything and was going for a motor swap anyway. right?</TD></TR></TABLE>


Yes.. please don't **** up a GSR just so you can gain 100cc's in displacement

OUT

 

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GSaargh &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">RS - no power options, no AC [lightest model ]

LS - no power options, no AC [i dunno whats the diff from the RS]

GS - leather... cept for a few [like me] power everything, sunroof, AC, spoiler, ABS

GSR - rare, b17a... fun stuff

just get the RS, you'll have more fun </TD></TR></TABLE>

you are on crack My RS has AC.

 

and the gsr only came in :

Red, Green and White (US Models)

and

Red, Green and Black (Canadian Models)

 

The amount of mis-information in this thread is awesome .

It's like going to a mustang forum asking about a saab.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JETSWU87 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The amount of mis-information in this thread is awesome .

It's like going to a mustang forum asking about a saab.</TD></TR></TABLE>

damn, you beat me to it.

here is some good info: SEARCH

and my 90 LS does have A/C, manual windows and lock, power sunroof, alloys, auto trans, double-din radio with digital equalizer(dealer installed).

the main differences between the LS and GS are: standard power windows and locks(they were optional on LS), standard air-conditioning(optional on LS), alloy wheels, spoiler, optional leather seats, adjustable side-bolsters on front seats...there may be some more. (damn, i am being summoned to leave)

the main differences between the GS and GS-R are: drivetrain(as stated above), painted mouldings, spoiler with 3rd LED brake light, true dual tipped exhaust, red-striped cloth seats(leather was dealer option on both models), gauge marking differences, and upgraded tires on same alloys. also, only certain colors were on the GS-R.
i am not aware of any suspension differences, were there any?

 

the gsr has vtec on the fender molding instead of dohc