CSX owner feedback

DigitalAnalog · 03-04-2008, 12:31 PM

Hey guys,

So I'm curious about the CSX. What are your driving impression of it? Does it feel exactly like the R18 sedan with slightly more power?

If you've driven both a R18 Civic sedan and a CSX, how do they compare? From what I remember they handled a little bit different, but that was quite awhile ago.

Any regrets at all?

Why am I asking? Part curiosity, part "I miss my Civic" syndrome... part "I don't really need a TL"

Post up...

Cr8tive_leo · 03-04-2008, 12:39 PM

You'd have to compare the CSX to an Si.

DigitalAnalog · 03-04-2008, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cr8tive_leo

You'd have to compare the CSX to an Si.

That would make sense for a CSX-S... I'm just talking about the regular CSX.

Made an edit to the original post.

PK- · 03-04-2008, 01:03 PM

i've driven the r18 coupe + sedan, and the csx (swapped with 604csx for a night haha) and i have to say the csx definetly has more "umph" to it. Its comes iwht more features inside too, like leather seats, 6cd changer and paddleshift (if yer going AT). its hard to compare it to a stock coupe though ...because i dont remember how it rides

although i'd try to save up some extra and fork out for a FA5

csxian · 03-04-2008, 02:43 PM

It depends on how you want to compare. If you want to compare it in term of performance, CSX is just lack of power compare to Si and CSX-S but decent enough to smoke other cars in the same class.

In term of luxury and options, this car is very smooth and nice small luxury car to drive. It has leather heated seats, climate control, OEM Navi with voice activated (Premium Navi), stock HID, nice rims IMHO, and of course JDM look...

If you're curious about it, we can arrange a mini meet since I drive CSX or you can come the combined meet between CSX and Civic.

personally, I never drive R18 and civic si so I cannot say how to compare both car.

Manutd · 03-04-2008, 02:57 PM

ive driven both... get the csx lol i did

csxian · 03-04-2008, 06:06 PM

Well, I remember when I wanted to buy a car, Civic and Mazda3 are my choices. Tried R18 EX and don't like it *sorry guys* and love Mazda3 until I found CSX. I decided to get CSX for the options and the engine. Too bad CSX-S came out in 2007 while I bought my car in 2006.

DigitalAnalog · 03-04-2008, 06:27 PM

Good feedback so far... along the lines of what I was thinking.

My main question is do the Civic sedan and CSX handle exactly the same? I hated the handling on my sedan until I got the rear sway bar, then it wasn't so bad.

**marc-o-lishuz** · 03-04-2008, 06:35 PM

I would say yes. The only difference is probably the weight (K20 weighs more than the R18), so there's some understeer action that's probably more evident in the CSX.

Just get a rear sway for the CSX too.

DigitalAnalog · 03-04-2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marc-o-lishuz

I would say yes. The only difference is probably the weight (K20 weighs more than the R18), so there's some understeer action that's probably more evident in the CSX.

Just get a rear sway for the CSX too.

Yah... it must be that navi unit too... straw that broke the camel's back.

I'll probably get the sway for it.

csxian · 03-04-2008, 10:08 PM

The steering system on CSX and Civic are not the same. CSX uses electric steering system while Civic uses hydrolic system. That what I learned from Acura dealer. The feel is different tho...

Manutd · 03-04-2008, 10:22 PM

yeah its sportierish come on Marc :P

PWP_6MT · 03-05-2008, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DigitalAnalog

Good feedback so far... along the lines of what I was thinking.

My main question is do the Civic sedan and CSX handle exactly the same? I hated the handling on my sedan until I got the rear sway bar, then it wasn't so bad.

From my test-drive, the CSX felt a bit better handling wise. Could be just a placebo effect.

DigitalAnalog · 03-05-2008, 02:46 AM

Test drove one this evening.

The handling felt pretty similar, I'm not sure if it's actually any better.

The power difference is readily apparent and they sound nothing like. The R18actually sounds better in some ways... the K20A3 is really buzzy but sounds decent as well.

Shifter feels more direct and the gears ratios seem to be closer making the engine feel peppier. However, near the limit, it's just as out of breath as the R18. Apparently the K20A3 doesn't flow very well at high rpm.

As commented on above, the steering does feel different. The Civic's steering feels decently stiff on the hwy, but the electronic assist on the CSX makes it really twitchy and a bit too light. I didn't feel as connected to the road. It wasn't horrible, just a very odd sensation.

Overall, it has it's quirks, but I like it. It's even got VSA, on the base model. Pretty cool!

**marc-o-lishuz** · 03-05-2008, 02:51 AM

You should've had a go with the K20Z3

e60.deluxe · 03-05-2008, 03:09 AM

not positive, but i think the CSX has a slightly larger RSB than the std Sedan. (while the CSX-S = Si Sedan)

lionelp · 03-07-2008, 06:18 PM

I love my CSX-S got the 3rd gear fixed and it runs great! Can't wait until summer!

**marc-o-lishuz** · 03-07-2008, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lionelp

I love my CSX-S got the 3rd gear fixed and it runs great! Can't wait until summer!

How?

Manutd · 03-07-2008, 11:06 PM

cuase hes the man marc... lol

lionelp · 03-11-2008, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marc-o-lishuz

How?

Told them to fix it after complaining for 6 months to them LMAO!

03-04-2008, 12:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
DigitalAnalog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Langley, BC Age: 28 Posts: 987 iTrader: 0 / 0%	CSX owner feedback Hey guys, So I'm curious about the CSX. What are your driving impression of it? Does it feel exactly like the R18 sedan with slightly more power? If you've driven both a R18 Civic sedan and a CSX, how do they compare? From what I remember they handled a little bit different, but that was quite awhile ago. Any regrets at all? Why am I asking? Part curiosity, part "I miss my Civic" syndrome... part "I don't really need a TL" Post up... Last edited by DigitalAnalog; 03-04-2008 at 12:42 PM. Reason: clarification

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marc-o-lishuz ESPAÑA SIEMPRE! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 26 Posts: 22,484 Marc iTrader: 2 / 100%	I would say yes. The only difference is probably the weight (K20 weighs more than the R18), so there's some understeer action that's probably more evident in the CSX. Just get a rear sway for the CSX too. __________________ forum rules / whistler06 / whistler07 / my flickr

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marc-o-lishuz ESPAÑA SIEMPRE! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 26 Posts: 22,484 Marc iTrader: 2 / 100%	You should've had a go with the K20Z3 __________________ forum rules / whistler06 / whistler07 / my flickr

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03-04-2008, 12:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cr8tive_leo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 39 Posts: 7,086 Adrian iTrader: 5 / 100%	You'd have to compare the CSX to an Si.

03-04-2008, 01:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
PK- Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 961 iTrader: 1 / 100%	i've driven the r18 coupe + sedan, and the csx (swapped with 604csx for a night haha) and i have to say the csx definetly has more "umph" to it. Its comes iwht more features inside too, like leather seats, 6cd changer and paddleshift (if yer going AT). its hard to compare it to a stock coupe though ...because i dont remember how it rides although i'd try to save up some extra and fork out for a FA5

03-04-2008, 02:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
csxian Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,098 iTrader: 2 / 100%	It depends on how you want to compare. If you want to compare it in term of performance, CSX is just lack of power compare to Si and CSX-S but decent enough to smoke other cars in the same class. In term of luxury and options, this car is very smooth and nice small luxury car to drive. It has leather heated seats, climate control, OEM Navi with voice activated (Premium Navi), stock HID, nice rims IMHO, and of course JDM look... If you're curious about it, we can arrange a mini meet since I drive CSX or you can come the combined meet between CSX and Civic. personally, I never drive R18 and civic si so I cannot say how to compare both car.

03-04-2008, 02:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Manutd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Markham, Ontario Age: 19 Posts: 454 I Heart My CSX :D iTrader: 0 / 0%	ive driven both... get the csx lol i did

03-04-2008, 06:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
csxian Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,098 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Well, I remember when I wanted to buy a car, Civic and Mazda3 are my choices. Tried R18 EX and don't like it sorry guys and love Mazda3 until I found CSX. I decided to get CSX for the options and the engine. Too bad CSX-S came out in 2007 while I bought my car in 2006.

03-04-2008, 06:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
DigitalAnalog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Langley, BC Age: 28 Posts: 987 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Good feedback so far... along the lines of what I was thinking. My main question is do the Civic sedan and CSX handle exactly the same? I hated the handling on my sedan until I got the rear sway bar, then it wasn't so bad.

03-04-2008, 10:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
csxian Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,098 iTrader: 2 / 100%	The steering system on CSX and Civic are not the same. CSX uses electric steering system while Civic uses hydrolic system. That what I learned from Acura dealer. The feel is different tho...

03-04-2008, 10:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Manutd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Markham, Ontario Age: 19 Posts: 454 I Heart My CSX :D iTrader: 0 / 0%	yeah its sportierish come on Marc :P

03-05-2008, 02:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
DigitalAnalog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Langley, BC Age: 28 Posts: 987 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Test drove one this evening. The handling felt pretty similar, I'm not sure if it's actually any better. The power difference is readily apparent and they sound nothing like. The R18actually sounds better in some ways... the K20A3 is really buzzy but sounds decent as well. Shifter feels more direct and the gears ratios seem to be closer making the engine feel peppier. However, near the limit, it's just as out of breath as the R18. Apparently the K20A3 doesn't flow very well at high rpm. As commented on above, the steering does feel different. The Civic's steering feels decently stiff on the hwy, but the electronic assist on the CSX makes it really twitchy and a bit too light. I didn't feel as connected to the road. It wasn't horrible, just a very odd sensation. Overall, it has it's quirks, but I like it. It's even got VSA, on the base model. Pretty cool!

03-05-2008, 03:09 AM	#16 (permalink)
e60.deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lake Forest, CA Age: 22 Posts: 4,704 iTrader: 3 / 100%	not positive, but i think the CSX has a slightly larger RSB than the std Sedan. (while the CSX-S = Si Sedan)

03-07-2008, 06:18 PM	#17 (permalink)
lionelp Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 713 Lionel Pereira iTrader: 0 / 0%	I love my CSX-S got the 3rd gear fixed and it runs great! Can't wait until summer!

03-07-2008, 11:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
Manutd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Markham, Ontario Age: 19 Posts: 454 I Heart My CSX :D iTrader: 0 / 0%	cuase hes the man marc... lol