A new car

[simplicity05]

Perhaps just a pipe dream at this point, but I'm thinking about buying a different car in the next 12-24 months. Am kinda between an '06 Acura RSX and one of the new '06+ eclipses.

I've seen the RSXs put up big HP numbers - have a mag laying around somewhere where two friends built two 600+ hp RSXs, and I really like the style of the new eclipse, but just haven't heard anything about it's performance.

What do you guys know/think about these two cars?

[random_hero]

They both have 4 wheels. well they should. If they don't; I'd suggest looking for different cars.

[ZX2guy19]

RSX.

End story.

[simplicity05]

Yeah, I made my mind up on that yesterday - RSX it is.

[Mike]

Good man, the RSX is a nice little beast.

[simplicity05]

Question is what year? I think I read correctly that the '06 went to a shorter 6 speed transmission; anyone know if this is right?

[gold_member]

i know its got that vtech. but i'd definitely say the RSX, i think the new eclipse looks like a mars rover

[Slick]

get a type-s, anything else is a waste of money

[simplicity05]

Didn't even have to tell me too :D

Simple math. 02-06 Base 2.0L 160 hp < 05-06 Type-S 2.0L 210 hp :D

But again, anyone know if I'm right in saying that in '06 they went with a 6 speed?

[Beodude123]

Eclipses are whales man. I wouldn't buy a 3,800 4cyl "sports" car.

[Texas Tracer]

Yeah the new eclipses are ghey. Nothing like a 1g or 2g. :D

[simplicity05]

Ok guys, mind was made a few days ago already lol :P

Help me pick a year so I know what to look for if/when that time comes plz! :D

[Slick]

i think all type-s are 6 speeds, and the newer the better, he said, they got better over the year

[simplicity05]

That's cool. Prolly just go for an 06' Type S anyhow.

[ChrisK]

rsx for the win, the eclipse looks good on paper, thats it. They are turds

[Manbearpig]

New Eclipse's are a joke. Bloated so much it doesn't matter then V6 has 260hp.

Between your 2 choices...i would choose the RSX. Nice car but no torque and pricey due to the Acura badge.

[simplicity05]

From what I've seen they respond well to mods though right?

[Buster]

The new Eclipses are hideous, moreso than previous models even.

Stay far away. :D

[ChrisK]

I thought the 3g was ugly until the 4g came out, now the 3gs don't look so bad lol

[ChrisK]

From what I've seen they respond well to mods though right?

they respond well to K-pro

$995 Retail price (ECU must be sent to Hondata or authorized installer).
$1595 K-Pro with new Honda PRB ECU based off US RSX-S
$250 Upgrade an already K-Pro'd ecu for use in an 05-06 RSX (includes adapter harness and ecu modification)
$1145 K-Pro for 2005-2006 RSX includes adapter harness.
$1745 K-Pro for 2005-2006 RSX includes adapter harness (with new Honda ECU)

Be carefull if you are looking at 05-06, you will spend more money


K-pro is the way to get power out of the K-series. Without it mods aren't going to do much.

Full bolt-ons with Kpro and it's a 13 sec car, easy.

[simplicity05]

Well when/if I make this dream a reality I'd be doing a full engine build on it, striving to milk every last WHP out of it.

[ChrisK]

well then boost is the way to go, I've seen 500 hp on stock blocks, don't know how long they last on the stock block but people have done it.

[simplicity05]

Had a Modified Mag that featured two 600+ whp RSXs, don't remember the mods or if they were on stock block or not.

[Mike]

I love the RSX.

Its a good platform.

[yellow2000S/R]

I like the 06+ style because of the headlight and taillight change. Regardless, I like RSX's in general.

I was looking at a pearl white Type-S the other week. They wanted $23k for it at the time and it sold for just over $21k the following week.

[simplicity05]

I like the 06+ style because of the headlight and taillight change. Regardless, I like RSX's in general.

I was looking at a pearl white Type-S the other week. They wanted $23k for it at the time and it sold for just over $21k the following week.

Thanks for the pricing info, good to know!

[ChillinZX]

2005 RSX-S had the hp and tq increase from previous models, the 2006 RSX-S bumped back down to the pre-05 specs. Acura discontinued that platform because the valve springs were not manufactored to handle the high rpms and alot of motors locked up because of it. So instead of making a 2007 Model with a 6000rpm redline they just dropped the RSX.

[simplicity05]

So an '05 Type S would be golden?

[ChrisK]

02-04 would be best. 05-06 you will just be paying alot more money to get the same mods, well engine management that is.

[ChillinZX]

Only the 2005 RSX-S has the highest power rating

[ChrisK]

Only the 2005 RSX-S has the highest power rating

just a rating, the motor is the same with the same actual hp and tq. nothing really changed.