My mom has a base RSX with Automatic and I drive it a lot so I can put miles on someone elses car haha. Anyways, this thing is not too responsive at all, cruising at 50 and punching the accelerator results in a very un-inspired jump in RPMs. The speedomoter crawls up, and you cant feel any difference. As far as handling, it feels good for a 20k car no doubt. I would defiantely consider the type-s with the much needed and improved torque, and a little tighter suspension, the base just seems too tame for me to actually own.

 

Delta- What are you driving now (so I have something to base it off of)?

 

Wait and get the 05 RSX redesign with 210 HP with 8100 redline for the type s

 

Any links where I can find more info?

 

Here's the link for the '05 RSX... its the brochure pretty much.

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=958944

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Thanks dude!

 

No worries... keep us posted.

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I have an 02 Type S for sale if anyone is interested. PM me.

 

location?

 

the 2005 looks kind of like a bulkier civic

 

Georgia. About an hour south of Atlanta.

 

When I decide what I'm doing, I'll be sure to let you know. Thanks!

 

If you think it's something you might be interested in, let me know and I can send you pics/info.

 

wow, the 05... look a bit more sleeker, but i still like the current crop better. The 210HP was a def needed for the vechile, but it needs more, im thinking 220-225 to keep it competitive. Torque, is euhhhh... needs alot help there. Honda couldnt add more than 1tq, atleast 10-15 more just to be better. 8100 redline is sweet, the engine will sing its song all day.

 

Can get the hp increases easily with a simple change to the Comptech headers, intake and exhaust... without voiding the warranty.

Now torque, that's a whole different can of worms... probably want to ask if they developed a supercharger for the RSX but, doubt it.

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