RSX or SI?

old school · 09-14-2006, 12:38 PM

Thinking about getting an rsx, but then found out about the SI. What is the better choice and why ? Almost same in the price. Thanks all

***djdefcon*** · 09-14-2006, 12:42 PM

I might be a little biased considering I have an SI, but go with the SI. Everyone and their mother has an RSX, Im so sick of that car. Thank god Acura stopped making it!

mmm def · 09-14-2006, 12:46 PM

vanilla bean or French vanilla?

There are pro's/cons for both. I wanted navi and an LSD plus my sis has an RSX-S. Make a list of pros/cons for both and then we'll see what your priorities are.

old school · 09-14-2006, 12:46 PM

thats koo, but any reason why? how are they different? or what makes one better than the other

**firmhonda** · 09-14-2006, 12:49 PM

si = more of a driver car
rsx = more of a nice car.

What I mean is you have luxury options (leather, etc.) that you don't have with the si. With the si you have performance (lsd, etc.) that you don't have with the rsx.
Don't even ask which one is faster.. every rsx owner says one thing, every si owner says another.

CivicWithNav · 09-14-2006, 12:55 PM

never liked RSX from the get go

old school · 09-14-2006, 12:55 PM

LOL, right on well was leaning toward the si. Do they have mods yet being that its so new? some of the videos sure sound like it. Can't imagine that's stock, thanks again

***Izzy*** · 09-14-2006, 01:06 PM

sickyute himself is pretty much R&D'ing any new part he can come across. Yes, there are parts, though they seem a little "slow" in coming. That said, there's a bevy of RSX parts we can also use.

Personally, if the RSX had an LSD, I'd go for it. Since it doesn't, and the Civic's styling is so bleeding edge, I'd go for the Civic. The only thing I want from an RSX is the leather interior. Styling's awesome, but then, so is the Civic's.

Only a R18 · 09-14-2006, 05:58 PM

Pretty much the same car except rsx has leather and si has lsd. Obviously styling is different. Si is a new design and rsx is being discountinued. I would go with the si because it is "hotter" right now. It all depends on what you like, if your a guy that likes to own a luxury car, then rsx, if not, then si.

Corpsman · 09-14-2006, 06:24 PM

Let's not forget the Z3 is a superior engine regardless of what the RSX owners may think.

vltnolia · 09-14-2006, 10:56 PM

I would pick the civic si.

striker_1818 · 09-14-2006, 10:59 PM

RSX = luxury and a girl's car(most of rsx drivers are girls if u think about it)
Si = Performance and looks good

furrylilfoo · 09-14-2006, 11:03 PM

i had an 04 rsx type s before my si...theyre both great cars....similar engines and all...the Si has a much better interior comfort and quality wise...and its got that new factor...i really like my si more than the type s...its got a better stock sound system too....

SLVRK20 · 09-14-2006, 11:06 PM

okay this might me a stupid question.. I know the new Si's have LSD, and the rsx's dont.. what good is LSD for anyways. I know it improves something with turning or something with the wheels. And i know it does not improve racing in any way unless you are crazy enough to do sharp turns or whatever. can someone give me an example or a situation that we would need LSD? or what it does and improves?

striker_1818 · 09-14-2006, 11:14 PM

it makes your wheels turn at the same speed...that way one wheel isnt spinning and the other is...
unless im wrong

furrylilfoo · 09-14-2006, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLVRK20

okay this might me a stupid question.. I know the new Si's have LSD, and the rsx's dont.. what good is LSD for anyways. I know it improves something with turning or something with the wheels. And i know it does not improve racing in any way unless you are crazy enough to do sharp turns or whatever. can someone give me an example or a situation that we would need LSD? or what it does and improves?

its actually quite noticeable...better launches...better aceleration out of the turn...all the lsd does is put more traction down on the tire with most grip...so lets say your making a sharp right...itll put more power down to your left tire to help push you through and out the turn..

SLVRK20 · 09-15-2006, 12:07 AM

ohh i see, makes sense, thanks for clearing that out, now i can see why its one of the deciding factors when choosing a type-si or Si for most people.

BATANG CITY JAIL · 09-15-2006, 12:16 AM

get the wrx..more power, AWD, has front and rear LSD.. but not six-speed..

Jkritsas · 09-15-2006, 12:17 AM

When I was looking to get a new car I was between the Type-S and the Si and something that was a concern for me was the insurance. I know that you will pay a lot more on insurance for the Type-S Vs. the Si.

old school · 09-15-2006, 01:15 AM

WoW... thanks for all the replys guess i'm going to get the civic lol. Was always a big fan of my buddys type R believe that had LSD and from video they almost sound the same. So can't wait probly be a month before i can purchase. Need my truck for a little bit moving back to the Yay area. Then i'm going straight to the honda dealership

09-14-2006, 12:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
old school Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 / 0%	RSX or SI? Thinking about getting an rsx, but then found out about the SI. What is the better choice and why ? Almost same in the price. Thanks all

09-14-2006, 12:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
*djdefcon* VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Paramus, NJ Age: 24 Posts: 2,830 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I might be a little biased considering I have an SI, but go with the SI. Everyone and their mother has an RSX, Im so sick of that car. Thank god Acura stopped making it! __________________

09-14-2006, 01:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
*Izzy* Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,936 iTrader: 5 / 100%	sickyute himself is pretty much R&D'ing any new part he can come across. Yes, there are parts, though they seem a little "slow" in coming. That said, there's a bevy of RSX parts we can also use. Personally, if the RSX had an LSD, I'd go for it. Since it doesn't, and the Civic's styling is so bleeding edge, I'd go for the Civic. The only thing I want from an RSX is the leather interior. Styling's awesome, but then, so is the Civic's. __________________

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mmm def Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NJ Age: 27 Posts: 640 iTrader: 1 / 100%	vanilla bean or French vanilla? There are pro's/cons for both. I wanted navi and an LSD plus my sis has an RSX-S. Make a list of pros/cons for both and then we'll see what your priorities are.

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old school Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 / 0%	thats koo, but any reason why? how are they different? or what makes one better than the other

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CivicWithNav Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Woodstock MD Posts: 2,566 iTrader: 13 / 100%	never liked RSX from the get go

09-14-2006, 12:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
old school Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 / 0%	LOL, right on well was leaning toward the si. Do they have mods yet being that its so new? some of the videos sure sound like it. Can't imagine that's stock, thanks again

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Only a R18 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 890 Jason iTrader: 0 / 0%	Pretty much the same car except rsx has leather and si has lsd. Obviously styling is different. Si is a new design and rsx is being discountinued. I would go with the si because it is "hotter" right now. It all depends on what you like, if your a guy that likes to own a luxury car, then rsx, if not, then si.

09-14-2006, 06:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Corpsman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 590 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Let's not forget the Z3 is a superior engine regardless of what the RSX owners may think.

09-14-2006, 10:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
vltnolia Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sacramento Age: 23 Posts: 32 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I would pick the civic si.

09-14-2006, 10:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
striker_1818 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York Age: 23 Posts: 9,499 I HATE Stephanie iTrader: 18 / 100%	RSX = luxury and a girl's car(most of rsx drivers are girls if u think about it) Si = Performance and looks good

09-14-2006, 11:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
furrylilfoo Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 50 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i had an 04 rsx type s before my si...theyre both great cars....similar engines and all...the Si has a much better interior comfort and quality wise...and its got that new factor...i really like my si more than the type s...its got a better stock sound system too....

09-14-2006, 11:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
SLVRK20 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hamilton Ontario Canada Posts: 78 iTrader: 0 / 0%	okay this might me a stupid question.. I know the new Si's have LSD, and the rsx's dont.. what good is LSD for anyways. I know it improves something with turning or something with the wheels. And i know it does not improve racing in any way unless you are crazy enough to do sharp turns or whatever. can someone give me an example or a situation that we would need LSD? or what it does and improves?

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striker_1818 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York Age: 23 Posts: 9,499 I HATE Stephanie iTrader: 18 / 100%	it makes your wheels turn at the same speed...that way one wheel isnt spinning and the other is... unless im wrong

09-15-2006, 12:07 AM	#17 (permalink)
SLVRK20 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hamilton Ontario Canada Posts: 78 iTrader: 0 / 0%	ohh i see, makes sense, thanks for clearing that out, now i can see why its one of the deciding factors when choosing a type-si or Si for most people.

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BATANG CITY JAIL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Durham, NC..£╖╒◙o├æ Posts: 8,255 iTrader: 10 / 100%	get the wrx..more power, AWD, has front and rear LSD.. but not six-speed..

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Jkritsas Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wheaton, Il Posts: 108 Jimmy iTrader: 0 / 0%	When I was looking to get a new car I was between the Type-S and the Si and something that was a concern for me was the insurance. I know that you will pay a lot more on insurance for the Type-S Vs. the Si.

09-15-2006, 01:15 AM	#20 (permalink)
old school Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 / 0%	WoW... thanks for all the replys guess i'm going to get the civic lol. Was always a big fan of my buddys type R believe that had LSD and from video they almost sound the same. So can't wait probly be a month before i can purchase. Need my truck for a little bit moving back to the Yay area. Then i'm going straight to the honda dealership