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2.2vtec
03-08-2004, 11:45 PM
Does anyone know if the frame of a rsx is built on the same platform as a civic?? If so doesn't that make an rsx esstially a civic with a different styling and engine??
AquamosH
03-08-2004, 11:52 PM
As far as I've heard the RSX does share the same platform as the newer Civics.
7thgenvic
03-08-2004, 11:53 PM
i woudln't say its the same platform, if one were to do a swap of say the engine, you would to changet the rear axles and braking set up as well as the front tranny,

best look on

www.hondawerx.com

they have a 2002 civic, with a dc5 as well as a turbo and what such, thats my best idea, or go to the forums on 2k2civic.com (www.7thgencivic.com)

JONNY
^SkylinE^
03-08-2004, 11:58 PM
They did this swap in one of the SCC vol. There is very minimal change to the engine bay. I think mounts and a cross member the goes inder the motor. The rest is wireing. Im not sure if this is correct ill try and find the issue and scan it!
GTS Jeff
03-08-2004, 11:58 PM
they are both based on the "global compact platform" so the answer is yes.

civics and tegs have always been the same car from day one..
^SkylinE^
03-09-2004, 12:08 AM
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Inthered
03-09-2004, 12:15 AM
Originally posted by ^SkylinE^
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:werd: :rofl:
^SkylinE^
03-09-2004, 12:19 AM
I found the article. Its in the Dec/Jan 2003 issue of honda tuning. I can scan it if you would like let me know but it basically says that the RSX and the Civic are virtually identical under the skin. Hasport makes mounts for k series motors for civics. The aritical is about a swap that they do pm me if you would like to see it. :thumbsup:
benyl
03-09-2004, 12:26 AM
Jeff is correct
cappachihngo
03-09-2004, 12:57 AM
ya i'd agree with Jeff
EK 2.0
03-09-2004, 01:09 AM
Originally posted by cappachihngo
ya i'd agree with Jeff


There you go just agreeing with someone so you can post...Wow...you never cease to amaze me...


And yeah...Jeff is correct in his statement...
Seanith
03-09-2004, 02:50 PM
^ lol now i see what your talking about! Busted! :rofl:
Weapon_R
03-09-2004, 02:58 PM
Other than platform sharing, what else do the two share?
Ferio_vti
03-09-2004, 08:47 PM
Originally posted by 2.2vtec
Does anyone know if the frame of a rsx is built on the same platform as a civic?? If so doesn't that make an rsx esstially a civic with a different styling and engine??

Its not like its uncommon. Pretty much all manufacturers base more than one car on the same platform. Aside from flagships, high end and exotic vehicles, chances are your car is gonna share a few components with another car.