Acura: RSX news **Next Generation Speculation (page 7)**
08-26-2004, 10:27 AM
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The taillights resemble those from the Supra now that they don't dip into the bumpers anymore.
08-26-2004, 11:36 AM
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People complaining about the extra pounds are forgetting about the 10 extra HP. It may not sound like a huge gain (and it's not), but the power to weight ratio actually goes up even with the extra weight. That's a good thing. 
08-26-2004, 12:59 PM
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I will have to say the new model has less distinction than the outgoing model - too Civic-ish for me. Give me a last-gen Prelude any day over this one. Wonder if there will be another RSX or if they'll move it over into Honda.
08-26-2004, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ClutchPerformer
People complaining about the extra pounds are forgetting about the 10 extra HP. It may not sound like a huge gain (and it's not), but the power to weight ratio actually goes up even with the extra weight. That's a good thing.
I'm not bitching since I won't have one, but I just wonder where it all came from. Airbags?
08-26-2004, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Lung Fu Mo Shi
Sure, power to weight goes up, but the tires are the same = less cornering.
I'm not bitching since I won't have one, but I just wonder where it all came from. Airbags?
I'm not bitching since I won't have one, but I just wonder where it all came from. Airbags?
RSX-S now gets 17's actually. The added weight came from the increased structural stiffness and larger sway bars and tires. No airbags were added.
Does anyone know if the RSX already had side airbags like the TSX? Honda is supposed to have all their models equipped with them by MY 06.
08-26-2004, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by domn
RSX-S now gets 17's actually. The added weight came from the increased structural stiffness and larger sway bars and tires. No airbags were added.
Does anyone know if the RSX already had side airbags like the TSX? Honda is supposed to have all their models equipped with them by MY 06.
Does anyone know if the RSX already had side airbags like the TSX? Honda is supposed to have all their models equipped with them by MY 06.
All RSXs have side air bags (as in side of the seat), but not curtain air bags. They've had them since introduction.
08-26-2004, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Professor Gascan
All RSXs have side air bags (as in side of the seat), but not curtain air bags. They've had them since introduction.
So then its strange then that they wouldn't add then for this refresh. I guess they either plan to add them next year or maybe the car won't be around?
Or am I mistaken. Is it Side Airbags Honda's promised across the board for 06 and not Curtain AirBags?
08-26-2004, 03:16 PM
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Here's the news breif.
http://www.hondanews.com/CatID1003?m...asc&archives=t
Small number of speialty vehicles I guess includes the RSX.
http://www.hondanews.com/CatID1003?m...asc&archives=t
* All Honda and Acura vehicles, with the exception of a small number of specialty vehicles, will get Front Side Airbags, Side Curtain Airbags and Anti-Lock Brakes as standard equipment before the end of calendar year 2006.
* All Honda and Acura light trucks, including all SUVs and minivans, will be equipped with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and rollover sensors for side curtain airbag deployment before the end of calendar year 2006.
* Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure, offering enhanced occupant protection with reduced aggressivity toward other vehicles, will be applied to all new vehicle platforms in the U.S. and globally over the next six to seven years. The 2005 model Honda Odyssey minivan and Acura RL sedan will be the first U.S. models to carry this new technology.
* In its efforts to improve safety for all road users, Honda will further expand the use of features designed to reduce injuries to pedestrians from the current industry-leading eight models.
* All Honda and Acura light trucks, including all SUVs and minivans, will be equipped with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and rollover sensors for side curtain airbag deployment before the end of calendar year 2006.
* Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure, offering enhanced occupant protection with reduced aggressivity toward other vehicles, will be applied to all new vehicle platforms in the U.S. and globally over the next six to seven years. The 2005 model Honda Odyssey minivan and Acura RL sedan will be the first U.S. models to carry this new technology.
* In its efforts to improve safety for all road users, Honda will further expand the use of features designed to reduce injuries to pedestrians from the current industry-leading eight models.
08-26-2004, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by domn
Here's the news breif.
http://www.hondanews.com/CatID1003?m...asc&archives=t
Small number of speialty vehicles I guess includes the RSX.
http://www.hondanews.com/CatID1003?m...asc&archives=t
Small number of speialty vehicles I guess includes the RSX.
Maybe, but if Honda holds the 5 year cycle on the RSX we'll be seeing a new one in the fall of calendar year 06, as an '07 (which would allow it to comply with Honda's statement because they'd put them in at the redesign).
08-26-2004, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by AcuraFan
Sorry Acura, 210hp in a sport coupe from a luxury automaker just doesn't cut it.
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08-26-2004, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by xizor
The body kit is awesome! Veilside Combat!!
08-29-2004, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
Think its a bigger problem for the TSX considering the weight, price, and its a sedan.
08-29-2004, 04:31 PM
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RSX has more power than a 325ci, a4 1.8t coupe, mercedes c230. The tsx and rsx share the same problem, non luxury cars costing less have more power. Think its even worse with the tsx considering the accord outpowers it, the rsx has no rival from honda as far as being outpowered.
08-30-2004, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
RSX has more power than a 325ci, a4 1.8t coupe, mercedes c230. The tsx and rsx share the same problem, non luxury cars costing less have more power. Think its even worse with the tsx considering the accord outpowers it, the rsx has no rival from honda as far as being outpowered.
08-30-2004, 11:58 AM
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the RSX refresh looks like they are trying to make the RSX look more like the old integra....the new headlights and tail lights are going back to the older style of the integra...interesting design choices. it looks good, but interesting that they would want to go back to an older look
08-30-2004, 12:00 PM
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New one kind of looks like a Mazda 3 or something from certain angles. I had a Trip loaner for about 2 days whne my CL was in the shop, I did not like it at ALL.
08-30-2004, 12:01 PM
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why doesnt honda/acura just get some balls and start doing forced induction and get it over with. virtually everyone of their vehicles would greatly benefit from a turbo or a S/C.
08-31-2004, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by biker
I haven't seen this review posted yet:
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadt...firstdrive.1.*
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadt...firstdrive.1.*
09-01-2004, 06:22 PM
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2005 RSX TypeS with New Color.... Post pics????
hey, i just came bak form the acura dealership... i saw they got lots of 2005 RSX there, i took some picture with my cell phone......... but i dun no how to post it on here, can anyone please help me n tell me where i can upload them pics?
09-06-2004, 04:53 AM
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man..i would take ITR any day over RSX-S... regardless the HP difference...
09-06-2004, 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by jimcol711
why doesnt honda/acura just get some balls and start doing forced induction and get it over with. virtually everyone of their vehicles would greatly benefit from a turbo or a S/C.
Have you notice that most of the reliable car makers dont use FI.
09-06-2004, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
FI? As in Fuel Injection?
Fuel Injection... Force Induction... same shit
09-06-2004, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
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Fuel Injection... Force Induction... same shit
Fuel Injection... Force Induction... same shit
