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RBrum · 10-09-2008, 05:51 PM

i know the type s comes with a 6 spd and a 40hp gain but is that all it has more over the stock rsx?

Scapegoat · 10-09-2008, 05:54 PM

http://www.edmunds.com/acura/rsx/2005/index.html

The Captain · 10-09-2008, 05:55 PM

What year are you looking at? 02-04 or 05-06?

sean3 · 10-09-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RBrum

i know the type s comes with a 6 spd and a 40hp gain but is that all it has more over the stock rsx?

"is that all"? 160 -> 200 is a pretty large jump in power. 25% increase actually. The type S motor revs about 1500rpm higher, has iVTEC on both intake and exhaust (base is only intake), different cams, and different lots of other things to. The 6spd gearing is nice to. The base RSX is not much of a performer at all. You'll be hard pressed to match a stock RSX-S with a bolt on modded base AFAIK.

CleanNeon98 · 10-09-2008, 06:53 PM

One is leaps and bounds above the other.

twastheglow · 10-09-2008, 06:57 PM

Type-S or none. lol Kidding, it's up to you.

DownforceTom · 10-09-2008, 09:33 PM

Base model is the same motor as a civic si...weak stuff.

RBrum · 10-09-2008, 09:36 PM

yea i wouldnt get the stock one i would rather find a type s but i ment 02-04 , and yea i was just wondering because a normal one is pretty chhheeeeaaappp

The Captain · 10-09-2008, 09:37 PM

its cheaper for a reason.

99GSTgirl · 10-09-2008, 09:40 PM

yep slow and slower

DC Hunny5 · 10-10-2008, 02:48 AM

i have an 02 type s and compared to the base. it's definetly got more kick. The type s also comes with leather seats and a bose subwoofer stock.

if you are going to go with the rsx, save and get the type s. it's definetly worth it.

CHR!S · 10-10-2008, 08:41 AM

if you're going to be building the motor and doing alot of engine upgrades, save yourself the money and get the base model then go from there.

things the type-s comes with as opposed to the base model

k20a2 200hp ivtec motor (or k20z1 210hp in the 05-06) as opposed to the k20a3 160hp
6-speed transmission w/ 4.4 final drive (05-06 has a 4.7) as opposed to the base model 5-speed
slightly stiffer suspension, i believe larger front & rear swaybars
slightly larger front calipers & rotors
bose stereo system
the 05-06 comes with 17" rims & tires as opposed to all other models coming with 16's

if you are going to mod the car, i would get the base model and get a tsx motor (k24) with a 6-speed trans

TGilb2007 · 10-10-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CHR!S

if you are going to mod the car, i would get the base model and get a tsx motor (k24) with a 6-speed trans

Save money, to spend a TON on a swap?

But yea, the Type-S, aside from the performance, has a TON of other options/goodies that the base cannot have.

CHR!S · 10-10-2008, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TGilb2007

Save money, to spend a TON on a swap?

But yea, the Type-S, aside from the performance, has a TON of other options/goodies that the base cannot have.

you can get a base model for about 3-4K less than a type-s...maybe more if it has higher miles

then you can get an entire swap (all you need is the tsx motor, rsx-s trans, mounts, and an ecu)... whats that, maybe $4-5k? if you know someone with a salvage license you can get a full wrecked tsx 6-speed for $4k (friend of mine got his for $3500) then you can part out the tsx.

granted some people dont want to deal with all that hassle unless you want more power and to save some money

jdm free · 10-10-2008, 10:08 AM

base wit the k24 would moveee. but if u arent plannin to build it much get the s.

RBrum · 10-10-2008, 10:30 AM

yea i mean im not trying to build an all around powerhouse just lightly mod it. its also going to be my DD

Keeper1343 · 10-10-2008, 11:43 AM

I had some retard try to tell me that the type S had LSD... I told him that he is an idiot and he said he work at the dealer and that he would know better than me... I laughed and it was quite funny.

CHR!S · 10-10-2008, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBrum

yea i mean im not trying to build an all around powerhouse just lightly mod it. its also going to be my DD

then get a type-s

jdm free · 10-30-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Keeper1343

I had some retard try to tell me that the type S had LSD... I told him that he is an idiot and he said he work at the dealer and that he would know better than me... I laughed and it was quite funny.

si's have lsd. op, get a 06 si coupe, they better than type-s's and are the same price now pretty much

CHR!S · 10-31-2008, 09:13 AM

06 civics look like doodoo

10-09-2008, 05:51 PM	#1
RBrum Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pennsauken NJ Member #8681 My Ride: 04 Subaru STI iTrader: (1)	model differences (RSX) i know the type s comes with a 6 spd and a 40hp gain but is that all it has more over the stock rsx?

10-09-2008, 05:55 PM	#3
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10-09-2008, 06:53 PM	#5
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10-09-2008, 09:37 PM	#9
The Captain Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Philly - FBG$ Member #3369 My Ride: Prelude iTrader: (2)	its cheaper for a reason. __________________ Thank you for flying Air force Airlines. Oh me? They call me The Captain. - "America is all about speed - hot, nasty bad-ass speed." Eleanor Roosevelt (1965)

10-09-2008, 09:40 PM	#10
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10-09-2008, 05:54 PM	#2
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	http://www.edmunds.com/acura/rsx/2005/index.html

10-09-2008, 09:33 PM	#7
DownforceTom Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: I love DELCO! Member #7090 My Ride: 05 STi iTrader: (0)	Base model is the same motor as a civic si...weak stuff.

10-09-2008, 09:36 PM	#8
RBrum Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pennsauken NJ Member #8681 My Ride: 04 Subaru STI iTrader: (1)	yea i wouldnt get the stock one i would rather find a type s but i ment 02-04 , and yea i was just wondering because a normal one is pretty chhheeeeaaappp

10-10-2008, 08:41 AM	#12
CHR!S Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Member #460 My Ride: 2005 Cadillac CTS-V iTrader: (0)	if you're going to be building the motor and doing alot of engine upgrades, save yourself the money and get the base model then go from there. things the type-s comes with as opposed to the base model k20a2 200hp ivtec motor (or k20z1 210hp in the 05-06) as opposed to the k20a3 160hp 6-speed transmission w/ 4.4 final drive (05-06 has a 4.7) as opposed to the base model 5-speed slightly stiffer suspension, i believe larger front & rear swaybars slightly larger front calipers & rotors bose stereo system the 05-06 comes with 17" rims & tires as opposed to all other models coming with 16's if you are going to mod the car, i would get the base model and get a tsx motor (k24) with a 6-speed trans

10-10-2008, 10:08 AM	#15
jdm free Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Langhorne Member #1481 My Ride: 6spd Civic iTrader: (3)	base wit the k24 would moveee. but if u arent plannin to build it much get the s.

10-10-2008, 10:30 AM	#16
RBrum Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pennsauken NJ Member #8681 My Ride: 04 Subaru STI iTrader: (1)	yea i mean im not trying to build an all around powerhouse just lightly mod it. its also going to be my DD

10-10-2008, 11:43 AM	#17
Keeper1343 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5714 My Ride: 99 Honda Prelude... get some. iTrader: (0)	I had some retard try to tell me that the type S had LSD... I told him that he is an idiot and he said he work at the dealer and that he would know better than me... I laughed and it was quite funny. __________________ Cleanneon (4:51:38 PM): guys find a vag, start bangin it, forget their friends Cleanneon (4:52:00 PM): 2 months (usually less) later the vag finds another douchebag, and your friends want nothing to do with you Keeper1343 (4:52:07 PM): lol Cleanneon (4:52:07 PM): on top of which it hurts you to pee

10-31-2008, 09:13 AM	#20
CHR!S Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Member #460 My Ride: 2005 Cadillac CTS-V iTrader: (0)	06 civics look like doodoo

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