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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 02:24 PM
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Fun to play with at least? That's how it seems to me. That'd probably be about as exotic a car as I'm ever likely to buy until I have a solid income.
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 03:39 PM
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That 10 mile test drive must of been hell for the car if the tires were burning up.

What kind of driving actually caused that to happen, or what kind of driving were you doing at the time?

Is it going to stay stock or will any additional mods be thrown into the little hatch?
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 06:02 PM
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B series powerplant (EK chassis) or a brand spankin' new K series motor (can't remember the code) ?
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 06:03 PM
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K20 on the new Type R. What'd you miss that Si to CTR engine swap SCC? I seem to remember pointing out to you all the annoyances especially having to go to the dealership to have them pull codes and allow the engine to run.
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 06:04 PM
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Compared to other FWD cars you've driven (I'm assuing you've had your share) how does it handle?

EDIT: Way to edit, Andrew...way to edit.
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 06:13 PM
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Originally posted by HobieKopek
K20 on the new Type R. What'd you miss that Si to CTR engine swap SCC? I seem to remember pointing out to you all the annoyances especially having to go to the dealership to have them pull codes and allow the engine to run.
Chill Winston, just a question. Didn't know if they were selling the older ones as well as the new ones. I tell ya, the Type R kit makes the Si look like garbage. Such a good price for such a good car. Get yourself some Mugen goodies for that thing Claud and do right by it.
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 06:14 PM
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Type R - K20C
RSX Type S - K20A

The K series overall is not a bad source for HP. Both coming stock at 200 HP. Pretty nice overall.
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 06:15 PM
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They eye roll was about how impractical the swap is when you have to go down to your dealership, let them know you swapped engines, then have them make it work. Seems silly to me.
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 06:17 PM
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Whaha? Both stock at 200? You sure about that home skillet? Are you sure it's not 220 and 200 as in past generations?
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 06:25 PM
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My friends Type S RSX has 200 stock and the Type R has 200 according to SCC.
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 06:27 PM
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Zee man eez correct.
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 06:34 PM
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Well chits. What IS the difference between the two? My only stab is torque maybe? Gotta flip through my SCC now to see what's going on and how the hell I missed this.
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 06:43 PM
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Yeah, you better start researching biZatch. Out of all people I never expected you to not know that one. -shakes head-
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