What do you all think about the RSX-S??

Is it going to live up to the Integras of past?

Will it compare to the Sentra SE-R or Focus SVT?

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The future is uncertain and the end is always near
Nighthawk Black CL-S stock

 

nice

yes

yes, and better than both of them.

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DIU NEI!!!

 

So if the TL-S is our bigger brother, is the RSX-S our little brother?

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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter w/ J&J RAP CAI. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers,Springs,Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.Polarg m6


gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

 

Yup, looks like your the red headed middle step child

However being different from your siblings in this case would be a good thing

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'98 Dakar Yellow ///M3
Surprise @ Forums atwww.BMWExperience.com
0-60 5.53 sec G-Tech
Picture here

 

Do you think it will compare with the Type-R?

The focus svt 0-60 is listed by motortrend at 7.2... do you think the rsx will beat that?


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The future is uncertain and the end is always near
Nighthawk Black CL-S stock

 

i think the RSX-S is gonna give the SE-R a good run for the money. the RES-S looks heavier then the SE-R considering that the SE-R will come with 170hp the the SE-R V comes with 180 hp....

2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R:
For sale in fall 2001 in SE-R and SE-R Spec V models, these potent Sentra models push the moniker into higher-performance than ever before. An all-new 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine powers the SE-R, with 170 horsepower, while the SE-R Spec V cranks out 180 horses. A sport-tuned suspension, strut tower brace, and 16-inch wheels enhance the SE-R's handling, while the Spec V model goes further with tauter suspension tuning and 17-inch wheels. A 280-watt, nine-speaker Rockford Fosgate audio system will be offered.

2002 Acura RSX:
The RSX will debut mid-2001 based on the Civic platform, replacing the current Integra finally after a long eight-year production cycle. Like the Civic, the RSX has the MacPherson struts, rather than double-wishbones found on the Integra. Beyond advancement in refinement and torsional rigidity, the real excitement with the RSX is the top 2.0-liter i-VTEC DOHC engine touting 200 horsepower matched with a six-speed transmission in the Type S model. Base RSX models will feature a 160-horse engine, distancing the three-door hatches from the less powerful Civic.

2002 Ford SVT Focus:
Ford's latest iteration of the trendy Focus sports a powered-up version of the DOHC, 16-valve Zetec engine capable of producing 170 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque (up from the 2.0-liter/130-hp engine in the Focus ZX3). Modifications incude a dual-stage intake manifold, variable cam timing on the intake camshaft, and an under-body catalyst system. Additional features include four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, special suspension tuning, 17-inch wheels and tires, air conditioning, AM/FM/CD sound system, remote keyless entry, and passive anti-theft system. While pricing has not been finalized, Ford has suggested the base price will be around $18,000.



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Future "bucket": 96-99 GST/GSX or 93-99 Prelude w/ bolt on turbo
Previous ride: '01 CL-S, Black, dropped 2 in....couldn't make da payments

 

I love the instrument cluster. I'm sure we'll see plenty of these things within a few years, if the pricing's right. I'll have to drive one for the hell of it next time I'm in for service...

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White/Parch CL-S/Nav/Spoiler/28%tint/3M Clear Bra/Anxiously awaiting Audio & performance mods

 

so... performance wise, what are we talking about??? 0-60, 1/4?? easilly modded??

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The future is uncertain and the end is always near
Nighthawk Black CL-S stock

 

very low 15's if not high 14's

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Future "bucket": 96-99 GST/GSX or 93-99 Prelude w/ bolt on turbo
Previous ride: '01 CL-S, Black, dropped 2 in....couldn't make da payments

 

I like all the RS-X commercials I have seen so far.

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Looks like I am going to have to carjack my CL-S

 

The Nissan and RSX are still your best bet, even if the Focus is quicker or easily modded...it is still UAW built trash...

 

I remember reading 6.7 in the 0-60 test. That might be a bit optimistic. The RSX Type S weighs more than it should, IMHO. I think it weighs nearly 2800lbs. Too bad they couldn't have kept it down to even just 2600lbs. The thing would really fly then. Plus, you have to keep in mind that with a relative lack of torque, getting that 6.7 number is going to be pretty difficult.

 

I think Acura should get rid of the RSX/Integra line all together. Until they do so they will never gain luxury name recognition like Lexus. I have no problem with the RSX itself, just that it is a little too boy-racer for the Acura badge.


Also, why did we all automatically assume the replacement for the Integra would be a 4 cylinder? Acura could have really suprised some people if they put a small 6 in there, maybe like the 2.5 from the old Acuras. Just a thought.

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Black/black CLS
Comptech headers, springs, swaybars
Koni yellows
Polarg M6 road lamps
Solaris Hi beams
Potenza RE730 225/45/17
Red AEM CAI
Denso Iridium plugs
35% metallic tint

 

I thought the focus was made in Europe (Germany)?



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-Phin
Voice of the Rajun Azun.
BTW, Fuck You TOM2.

 

That would be too cool. Only one problem: The 2.5 V6 (C25A1) only made 151 horsepower.
The later 2.7 (C27A1) only made 10 more than that. But it's still a great engine.

 

i've heard they made the rsx's suspension kinda weak... do you really think it is worth 25k?? you could get a wrx for that.. or a lancer next year!!

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The future is uncertain and the end is always near
Nighthawk Black CL-S stock

 

i think the RSX-S is fucking sexy.

i definitely think that it'll be a great replacement.

hell yah... honda/acura is #1

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Acura 3.2CL Type-S w/ Navigation
Black/Ebony

H&R Sport Springs | Pirelli P7000 Supersport 235/40ZR17 on stock rims | Neuspeed Tower Strut Bar | Custom CAI | Cleared Headlights, PIAA 19169 | Tint all around | Mesh Grill | Dual 12'' Alpine Type-S Subs | Kenwood KAC-728S Amp | RÄZO real carbon pedals | MOMO carbon fiber shift knob

 

my sister might get the RSX-S when it comes out sense she totaled her last car. i want to rice it out.

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Nick
01' Cl-S Silver/ Black W/ Navi and Spoiler
V-1 Radar Hard Wired, Limo Tint all around
Comptech Headers, Sways, Springs, and AEM CAI
I've got one of the CLS's from the fast batch.
Lead Foot!

 

The type S version might be fun

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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Polarg M-6 lamps, K&N filter #33-2178,
Comptech Headers, Sways, mufflers
Planning: SSR 17X7.5 GT1 Wheels, Brembo Brakes.

 

It's personal preference, I guess. The RSX is definitely better looking than a WRX, I wouldn't even think of getting that ugly car, even with 300HP. The RSX for 25K? I'd prefer to throw in another $1,000 and get a CL-P, which should be able to be found for a little over 26K. I'd even prefer a V6 Accord coupe which can be had for about 23K.

 

it'll be worth it

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Nick
01' Cl-S Silver/ Black W/ Navi and Spoiler
V-1 Radar Hard Wired, Limo Tint all around
Comptech Headers, Sways, Springs, and AEM CAI
I've got one of the CLS's from the fast batch.
Lead Foot!

 

EXACTALLY!!! for just a few more dollars you could get a cl... i think acura is screwing itself with this one... i wouldnt buy one for that much either



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The future is uncertain and the end is always near
Nighthawk Black CL-S stock

 

but its faster than the clp, and it new, and it looks better, and ppl will pay thatmuch for it.

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Nick
01' Cl-S Silver/ Black W/ Navi and Spoiler
V-1 Radar Hard Wired, Limo Tint all around
Comptech Headers, Sways, Springs, and AEM CAI
I've got one of the CLS's from the fast batch.
Lead Foot!

 

It's gonna sell for sure, lots of little kids are gonna want to throw stickers all over them and badge them as Type-Rs, but I just don't think that car's worth that much. And as far as looking better than the CL, I'm gonna have to wait till I see it in person. It looks weird in the pics I've seen.

 

Yup u said it.. people will pay that much for it.

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2001 Silver CL-S
DOM: 10/2000

 

i think it has more SOUL than the cl. face it, our cars are not the hottest lookin things, this is a new radical design and it will look good.

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Nick
01' Cl-S Silver/ Black W/ Navi and Spoiler
V-1 Radar Hard Wired, Limo Tint all around
Comptech Headers, Sways, Springs, and AEM CAI
I've got one of the CLS's from the fast batch.
Lead Foot!

 

Yes, the price does bring up some issues. Why pay 25+ for an RSXS when you can get a CL or CLS for 26-29?

Leads me to believe the next CL will be significantly more expensive, so they will have to do some major upgrading to increase demand. I mean really, Acura is going to have three of its cars in the exact same price range. Furthermore, I think this price for the RSX is going to alienate many potential buyers. Kids just getting out of school etc. probably can't drop 26K on a compact car and older people with enough money to spend are doubtfully going to want the smaller RSX over the CL or TL. Hmmm.

And, in terms of styling, the RSX looks an awful lot like the Mercury Cougar (and a host of other cars). Radical?---No.

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Black/black CLS
Comptech headers, springs, swaybars
Koni yellows
Polarg M6 road lamps
Solaris Hi beams
Potenza RE730 225/45/17
Red AEM CAI
Denso Iridium plugs
35% metallic tint

 

its a cross between the Celicas front end, Mercs rear, and the Integras side

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Nick
01' Cl-S Silver/ Black W/ Navi and Spoiler
Piaa 1100x Super White Fogs
V-1 Radar Hard Wired, Limo Tint all around
Comptech Headers, Sways, Springs, and AEM CAI
I've got one of the CLS's from the fast batch.
Lead Foot!