Whos really faster?

Only a R18 · 08-16-2006, 10:09 AM

Its kinda funny because on here we always hear about the si coming on top, but on clubrsx, its always to opposite.

skittleslegend · 08-16-2006, 10:18 AM

Depends on a few variables, including the driver, but typically....the RSX-S. Better midrange. We've got a better top-end, but by the time we get to it, the S has the pull.

**Yodums** · 08-16-2006, 10:21 AM

Personally, they're pretty equal to me. It'll be a driver's race IMO.

Only a R18 · 08-16-2006, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skittleslegend

Depends on a few variables, including the driver, but typically....the RSX-S. Better midrange. We've got a better top-end, but by the time we get to it, the S has the pull.

On a side note, do u know why the rsx droped back down to 200hp from the year where it was 210 Skittles??

fijiblue06si · 08-16-2006, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Only a R18

On a side note, do u know why the rsx droped back down to 200hp from the year where it was 210 Skittles??

New SAE rating guidelines..........same reason why SI is rated at 197hp. I dont believe that the 06 has any less power than the 05, even though the numbers suggest that it does.

LunchBoxed · 08-21-2006, 05:05 PM

I had read somewhere that the '06 Si has an engine balancer or something of that nature, which is why it is rated at 197 instead of 205. I don't recall exactly what it is, but the article did say that it limits engine movement; however, it also restricts a small amount of hp. I wouldn't think that it really restricts hp all that much. It's probably just Honda/Acura's way of making the potential RSX-S buyers believe that it's worth paying the extra $$ for the Acura.

The RXS-S doesn't utilize this stock engine balancer feature in order to free up a few extra horse. This way, people can justify spending 2-3K more for the possible 8 extra horse and leather seats, I guess??

K20Z3Si · 08-21-2006, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LunchBoxed

I had read somewhere that the '06 Si has an engine balancer or something of that nature, which is why it is rated at 197 instead of 205. I don't recall exactly what it is, but the article did say that it limits engine movement; however, it also restricts a small amount of hp. I wouldn't think that it really restricts hp all that much. It's probably just Honda/Acura's way of making the potential RSX-S buyers believe that it's worth paying the extra $$ for the Acura.

The RXS-S doesn't utilize this stock engine balancer feature in order to free up a few extra horse. This way, people can justify spending 2-3K more for the possible 8 extra horse and leather seats, I guess??

I would rather have a smooth time up twards 6k+ than have a rough time for 8hp, it says somthing about it in the propaganda catalog. + the LSD is what sold me.

**atruhondagrl** · 08-21-2006, 07:29 PM

I've driven both. We'll just say that I'm biased

BLU BY U · 08-21-2006, 07:30 PM

i watched two 05-06 type s's running around the same times as me at dragway 42 and i had the quicker times. They were asking me on launch techniques. I ran 14.9's all night and they were anywhere from 15.1-15.6

the bottom line is.....it's a drivers race. who cares what clubrsx says.

clubsi + clubrsx = :gaygiggle

08-16-2006, 10:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Only a R18 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 890 Jason iTrader: 0 / 0%	Whos really faster? Its kinda funny because on here we always hear about the si coming on top, but on clubrsx, its always to opposite.

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Yodums Scrodums Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 8,323 HIRO - ಠ_ಠ iTrader: 9 / 100%	Personally, they're pretty equal to me. It'll be a driver's race IMO. __________________ 2007 Taffeta White Civic Si Coupe

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08-16-2006, 10:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
skittleslegend Senior Member Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stowe, Vermont Age: 23 Posts: 7,825 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Depends on a few variables, including the driver, but typically....the RSX-S. Better midrange. We've got a better top-end, but by the time we get to it, the S has the pull.

08-21-2006, 05:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
LunchBoxed Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 294 John iTrader: 0 / 0%	I had read somewhere that the '06 Si has an engine balancer or something of that nature, which is why it is rated at 197 instead of 205. I don't recall exactly what it is, but the article did say that it limits engine movement; however, it also restricts a small amount of hp. I wouldn't think that it really restricts hp all that much. It's probably just Honda/Acura's way of making the potential RSX-S buyers believe that it's worth paying the extra $$ for the Acura. The RXS-S doesn't utilize this stock engine balancer feature in order to free up a few extra horse. This way, people can justify spending 2-3K more for the possible 8 extra horse and leather seats, I guess??

08-21-2006, 07:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
BLU BY U Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 24 Posts: 7,585 iTrader: 2 / 100%	i watched two 05-06 type s's running around the same times as me at dragway 42 and i had the quicker times. They were asking me on launch techniques. I ran 14.9's all night and they were anywhere from 15.1-15.6 the bottom line is.....it's a drivers race. who cares what clubrsx says. clubsi + clubrsx = :gaygiggle