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robertsmx>
That formula you gave me will be very useful. Just wondering how far from the original overall diameter can one get? I mean, how many inches or fraction of inches can you deviate from the original number? Thanks.
I paid $19K out the door.
It's only add is the rear spoiler and to beat it all they gave me 11.3K for my 5 yr old mitsu spyder!
If anyone wants an Acura in Metro Atlanta I strongly recommend Acura Carland in Duluth, they are very professional and no nonsense.
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I hear some complaints about the lamented switch in front suspension lay-out, and I agree with those complaints - to a degree. The car handles well, and I don't particularly want to modify the suspension, so no major problem there. It does crash better now, too, as promised with the new front suspension. Of course, other changes might be at play here as well as the suspension change.
I don't like that the type-s has to be had with leather, unlike the base, but could probably live with that - or find a base with cloth and swap?
As for the looks, I want a commuter, not a racer, so I'll take the rather bland (but still stylish IMO) looks and less attention from law enforcement and those who just want to race that I hope comes with it.
BTW, congrats to drewdrew94 on the purchase.
I'd be happy if they upgraded the suspension on the Canadian-only Acura EL to make it handle like an RSX-S, switch the Civic EX engine with the Type-S, and bring it to the U.S.
rk888:
Thanks. The greater the difference, the greater the speedo error would be, I would say less than 1%. Still, some others here might be of more help on the issue of different tires.
"evolutionary simplicity"? LOL, sounds like euphemism to me I admit that the RSX looks nice from the rear and front, but from the side, it just doesn't do it for me. I recently parked my Integra adjacent to an RSX (Type S). I am still partial to the round Integra headlights; from the rear, I preferred the RSX-S (although my spoiler made my car look sportier than the un-spoilered RSX). However, from the side, the RSX disappointed; the Integra looked sleeker.
Note that I'm not knocking the RSX-S' performance; its 200 HP would have embarrassed my Inty's 140, but I openly admit that.
2001 Integra Type-R
2002 Integra Type-R
Honda is following a styling trend by removing side molding which gives a feel of a higher car (started with Prelude, followed by Accord coupe, then Civic Coupe and Civic hatch). That is about the difference I notice.
As a side note, the new Japanese Integra (RSX) comes in a four door version - meaning it would be relatively simple to bring a 4 door RSX to the states. As pointed out before, the 4 door integra sold poorly here, though. The RSX, as many have pointed out, is a different car though - more refined. Maybe a 4 door RSX would work better than a 4 door integra?
It is RWD though and has safety features galore. But the supercharger has long term reliability questions also.
Sorry I haven't checked in for a few days, I have been out driving my RSX, everywhere!
To those that wanted to know it is a manual, there is no way this car in my opinion could have that feel that the driver is connected to the road in an auto, sorry!
The dealer also said that he is having trouble moving the autos,even here in metro Atlanta!
Has anyone driven both? If so what do you think?
I gave up my Type R at its lease end (wish I hadn't) cuz I was going to get the new BMW M3... but I bought an engagement ring for my Fiance instead (priorities lolz). So now that most of my income is being saved for our wedding I must get something a lot less expensive for now. My options are either to look for a used Type R or get the Type S... Does anyone know if or when RSX R will be imported here? Any advice would be appreciated!
Couldn't help you in comparing the S to the ITR. Sorry.
carguy62, yes, there are some sporty looking sedans (some Dodge/Chrysler cars come to mind), but those cars are so long it would look awkward if they did *not* have 4 doors. If dms6 doesn't mind, I'd like to reword one of his posts as the following: "'sedanizing-ability' is in the eye of the beholder."
On a side note and I hope I don't ruffle too many feathers but even though the RSX is bigger than the Integra it replaced it looks smaller. Too small IMO. Yes there is good room inside but I just can't get over how small it looks from the outside (and I like small cars).
I've just completed my sales training today to sell Acuras at a local dealer(I know; I went over to the dark side). But, coincidently enough, the topic of 4 doors RSX's was discussed. According to the instructor, the Honda Prelude was discontinued so it wouldn't take sales away from the RSX. The RSX won't come out in a 4 door, so it won't take sales away from the 4 door Accord.
I haven't confirmed it with another source, so for now, I'll take him at his word.
Let me know if anyone wants help on any dealer oriented questions.
Thanks,
John W.
Sure, no problem. I'm glad to help. I return to work on Monday and I'll see what I can find out.
John W.
You 'll find that they 're pretty comparable in acceleration, although when fully broken in (6-10k mi.), an ITR can do 6.2 0-60 and 14.6-14.8 in the 1/4 (Motortrend TV tested a '00 ITR with a few thousand mi. on it). In the handling dept. you 'll find that the ITR is better. Simply because it's lighter, has no sunroof and one of its main purposes was to be an excellent handling car, primarily built for auto-x and road racing.
'06 Civic LX coupe
'11 BMW 335i coupe xDrive
'13 Honda Accord sedan (wife's car)
My name is Beth and I'm debating between the S-type and the automatic (because of my bad knee).
My first question is for those of you with beat up knees how does the stick shift feel. Right now I'm in a VW Cabrio and my knee is pretty unhappy with the standard trannie, but the RSX shifts so beautifully, I think it maybe it might be ok. I live in super hilly San Francisco and there is a lot of shifting.
Second, If I do go with a standard RSX (which I don't want to do, but...)I still want the S-type head unit ( It's pretty!). I found some one to sell one to me along with sub woofer. I figure I will put in better speakers, so it sounds better.
My question is, don't I need an amp? Does one some with the S-type. Is it seperate from the head unit or is it in the head unit? Do I need the Acura amp or can I buy a better one some where else?
Thanks in adavance for your advice.
Cheers,
Beth