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I planning on getting a RSX soon. I was looking at the specs for the premum model and the type S. The max torque difference was only 1 lbs. - ft.
Premium 141 @ 400rpm and Type S 142 @ 6000rpm
I was just wondering what everyone's opinion is on if it's worth spending the 3000 extra for the 1 pound of torque, or should I save 3000 for after market mods for speed and looks?
Does the 6 speed, bigger brakes, bar and sespension make that much difference?
lammer
08-20-2003, 12:13 AM
Originally posted by Z24
I planning on getting a RSX soon. I was looking at the specs for the premum model and the type S. The max torque difference was only 1 lbs. - ft.
Premium 141 @ 400rpm and Type S 142 @ 6000rpm
I was just wondering what everyone's opinion is on if it's worth spending the 3000 extra for the 1 pound of torque, or should I save 3000 for after market mods for speed and looks?
Does the 6 speed, bigger brakes, bar and sespension make that much difference?
also believe 40 hp diffrence?
Akagi Redsuns
08-20-2003, 12:16 AM
Still it is refreshing to see people actually looking at torque and not just peak horsepower.
max_boost
08-20-2003, 01:00 AM
RSX-S
It is worth the extra money
Bolt ons on a Type S and it will fly into the 14's :D
Test drive proves everything, go find out for yourself!
Redlyne_mr2
08-20-2003, 01:02 AM
Not even worth looking at a normal RSX...they are so slowwwwww
Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
Not even worth looking at a normal RSX...they are so slowwwwww
:werd:
GTS Jeff
08-20-2003, 09:27 AM
test drive them both. the rsx base is nothing more than a g'd up civic...rsx-s on the other hand is a crazy car.
Thanks guys, i'll see if I can get a test drive out of those sales guys.
MerfBall
08-20-2003, 01:26 PM
It depends what your buying it for. If it's a day to day driver that will rarely see the track then get the premium, the torque in the premium is really more suited for day to day driving. Where as if your looking for a car that wants to do well on the track and you plan to mod the crap out of it get the s.
Dahero
08-20-2003, 02:18 PM
Rsx-s is the way to go.
Driven both and if I was to buy one it would for sure be the Type S.
Totally worth the extra money.
Boostn
08-20-2003, 03:16 PM
Go for the Type S if you got the extra cash
kevie88
08-20-2003, 03:19 PM
S owns.. don't even think about the other one.
Rsxstacy
08-20-2003, 04:52 PM
Not for me....I couldnt afford the insurance on the Type S..they quoted me anywhere from 8200 a yr. to 11000 a year for full coverage with no accident and no speeding tickets....I had to go with the base and I still pay 5000 a yr.
a_peep
08-20-2003, 04:55 PM
Go with the S.
Speed_Dreams
08-20-2003, 05:04 PM
Get the S
whats the weight difference on the permium verses the S?? anyone know?
RMKS13
08-20-2003, 05:05 PM
Originally posted by Akagi Redsuns
Still it is refreshing to see people actually looking at torque and not just peak horsepower.
:werd:
92 Teg-B18A
08-20-2003, 09:53 PM
Originally posted by max_boost
RSX-S
It is worth the extra money
Bolt ons on a Type S and it will fly into the 14's :D
Test drive proves everything, go find out for yourself!
:werd:
Fell in love after test driving the Type S:love:
It is one fun car to drive!
Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
Not even worth looking at a normal RSX...they are so slowwwwww
Yep....
.. Just for kicks I handed some kid his ass in one of those cars the other day with my GMC savana.. He was doing his best mario andretti/john force imitation in traffic, so I knocked him down a knotch or two with 7000 lbs of work truck.... I think he was a little suprised by how slow his car was, he settled down after the "loss"..Maxt
Originally posted by Rsxstacy
Not for me....I couldnt afford the insurance on the Type S..they quoted me anywhere from 8200 a yr. to 11000 a year for full coverage with no accident and no speeding tickets....I had to go with the base and I still pay 5000 a yr.
that's sucks. are you really young? I had no accidents but 3 tickets and the cooperators (one of the more expensive companies) qouted me 6300 a year for the S.
I guess the only thing now is to try to get a decent trade in value for my cavalier. Damn POS, I regret getting it so much. The depreciation's killing me.
Nix87
08-20-2003, 11:56 PM
Yep....
.. Just for kicks I handed some kid his ass in one of those cars the other day with my GMC savana.. He was doing his best mario andretti/john force imitation in traffic, so I knocked him down a knotch or two with 7000 lbs of work truck.... I think he was a little suprised by how slow his car was, he settled down after the "loss"..Maxt [/B][/QUOTE]
:thumbsup: :rofl: GM Van Muscle Right on
Nick
prosh
08-20-2003, 11:58 PM
Jeeze.. $6300 / year for insurance, almost makes it not worth it to get a new car dood.
Si_FlyGuy
08-21-2003, 07:03 AM
Originally posted by Speed_Dreams
Get the S
whats the weight difference on the permium verses the S?? anyone know?
100lbs...not bad considering the added 6 speed.
syeve
08-21-2003, 09:36 AM
six speed and a whack of beefier susp. parts...
Originally posted by prosh
Jeeze.. $6300 / year for insurance, almost makes it not worth it to get a new car dood.
yeah, they said it's because I'm so young.
RSeXy
08-21-2003, 10:33 AM
Max_Boost will correct me if i'm wrong...but he was looking to buy me an 03' civic lx coupe and insurance was slightly more for that than the type-s??
i'm guessing that's because civic is consider not as safe because of the more accidents it has and that the civic doesn't have the side airbags that the RSX has.
I think that's bull. Statistics deciding insurance prices sucks.
92 Teg-B18A
08-21-2003, 09:56 PM
Originally posted by Z24
Statistics deciding insurance prices sucks.
:werd:
Si_FlyGuy
08-22-2003, 01:13 AM
Type S insurance is more than a civic si. I just checked...
btw. I think the brakes are about an inch bigger on the type s, bose stereo, etc.
My co-worker's 17 year old son got quoted $7-8k (standalone policy) and $4,400 (with parents) just for PLPD. That just hurts.
Rsxstacy
08-22-2003, 03:44 AM
The base rsx's all not all that slow guys ??? With basic bolt-ons I/H/E ground wires and with hondata guys at dynoing at 155 hp and high 130's tq to the wheels....not shabby if you ask me ???
I checked with my own insurance company. Before they quoted my 6300 for full coverage by myself. Then I found out that I can add my GF and me as common laws. Now it'll only cost about 5800 for BOTH of us. I think that's a lot better, but still a rip off.
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