I assume if they can get low 14s in a FWD (probably the rare car with those mods, not the average one), that at higher RPM they must be pulling reasonably well as a tradeoff to the inherently slower launch of a FWD. I haven't seen trap speeds in my limited experience with those that were in the 100s, though. That says to me mid speeds might be close.

I could be wrong. I don't know that much about RSXs, but it seems conceivable.

As for mods vs stock, that is a boring restriction. Wait until some of these guys around here start putting FI on the Zs. Are we never going to talk about them pulling cars much higher up the stock food chain?

 

no that's not what i'm saying though, it's a decent comparison but they still have to put a pretty decent amount of money to get it there.

we all know real races are from a stop which tests a cars true ability to perform well. since the rsx is FWD it will always have traction issues which will limit it.

i mean hell i can take my crx to the track and beat 90% of the people there but at the end of the day it's still a crx with an engine swap. hell it could probably out run my Z. too bad there isn't a local track to find out though.

 

I'm sorry if I contributed to a "war" reqarding different carss here.

I was merely stating that I LOVE that pic of the RSX that was posted.
Since I do not limit myself to one sports car (I have many), I simply stated that I loved that RSX in the picture!

That is one of the sharpest looking "daily beaters" that I've ever seen! Heck, it is one of the sharpest cars for under 100k that I've seen in a long time!

I'd never compare any RSX or ITR to the z-car.
As was mentioned, stock for stock, or mod for mod, the 350z is much more car and in a different class altogether!

On the other hand, I like a diversity of cars from which to choose each time I leave the house.

I truly wish that RSX was one of my choices.
I'd like to build one just like that!

I wish I knew all the mods that was done, where they came from, and what was the bottom line in $$.

All my cars are 6-speeds except for my daily beater (a 2001 Eclipse GT w/ AEM CAI, AMSS dp, 18" Enkei's, BFG KDW "Y" rated g-force tires, funtional cold air vents, and many aftermarket performance goodies w/ a Ripp Modds Supercharger on the way.)

If I traded that for the RSX pictured, I think it would be a sharper looking car than my Eclipse GT AND provide me with cars that are all 6-speeds in my car-stable.
I could work on the performance issue to bring it "up to speed."

Sorry, my name is Scott, and I'm a car addict.

 

I LOVE my new Z! I used to have a 98 Prelude Turbo.. the prelude would SMOKE this car.. but its still a prelude! The 350z is a different kind of car.. which i feel shouldnt even be compared to cars like the RSX (no offense to the RSX, its a great car!)

i mean i had to spend over $4k to get that prelude into the 13's on street and i dont know if it'd take the z out on the street, it would on the track though 13.6 @105 but even thats not by much! intake and exhaust w/ some sticky tires on the Z and you're looking at times like that, or lower w/ an experienced driver!

its just like if i still had that prelude turbo and i came around here saying i beat the z.. you guys would be like.. wow good job, its still a fwd HONDA prelude..

 

I agree, there is nothing wrong with the RSX. It seems to be a good car, I just thought the thread was funny (and the G35C thread I posted is even funnier).

As I said, I'm sure my GTP could beat a stock Z in a straight line without a ton of work, and would haul around 4 people with ease. That wasn't why I bought the Z, though. It outhandles it by far, is more fun, and is a lot more stylish.

Hell, I've got a stock pickup truck that would smoke the Z in acceleration up until about the end of the 1/4 The Syclone would maul it on the low end, but again, it is a truck

I'm sure the RSX is great for what it is, a econo-lux-compact. It seems to handle well, and be a fun little car.

(If I was going compact FWD, though, I'd have to look hard to see if I could get over the cuteness of the Mini S That car seems to be a sweet little buy with all the BMW stuff on it )

 

LOL!

"My name is Scott, I'm a car addict" hahahaah!!

arent we all!

 

i think we all are. i go through cars more than i do women.

i loved my old rsx and whoever buys it from the local nissan dealership will be pleasantly suprised. too bad they are basicly putting it back to stock though. they are taking all the aftermarket parts off besides the blakced out headlights and the HID kit. it'll be fun to see it at stock heigth again. it still has the hondata #4 flash though so it's still going to be quicker than most other rsx's.

 

Please read my posting very carefully, I never said that the RSX is a better car then a Z I'm just try to say that with a few mod it was able to pull off a very low 14 1/4 time. Not stock to stock! You gotta read the post a little better. My 13.8 was with Nitto 555, with light 17 " rim and with the seat taken out, also race gas. That is alot of weight off so better power to weight ratio. You See! I too have a Z and don't wanna think that my 24k RSX is better then a my touring Z which cost me around 37k. The Z still handle better, look better and all around a better car then the RSX. Oh if you want to see proof of my run I will post up my slip? I'm not trying to start any war between RSX and the Z. Just wanna to share my experience. P.S do you have a pic of your lude. I love lude, i use to have a 95 but it got stolen. I miss it tho!

 

no big deal man.. i was just reading the link where the rsx guys actually thought they could beat the Z and it was funny.. i do have pics of the lude but i dont know how to post them.. let me know if you want to see it or can post it for me

 

It's easy to post up pic. When you reply a message, look on the bottom of the post reply form. There should be a browse button, push on that then browse for the pic you want to post. That is it! O and late thanks to those who like my RSX. I put in alot of pay check to get where I am at. Hopefully by the end of this year the RSX will break into high or mid 13's. And the Z in too low 13 or maybe high 12. Just a wish, hehehe!

 

it said the file size is too big.. i can email the pics to you if you can do something to make them smaller to post..

 

hmm being an RSX S owner myself, I took particular interest in this thread so I will add my .02. i have the Hondata flash, AEM cold air and a cat back. this set up makes about 195whp which is good for very low 14 second passes with a decent driver and high 13 second passes with a very good driver. if this is hard to believe, check out www.clubrsx.com and look around in the 1/4 mile forum. jdkindle probably has more 13 second time slips than any Z driver on this board. with less than 2 grand in mods, the RSX can be made to beat a Z. i am not hear to debate that point, and in all reality i could care less who can beat who. i only post this to commend those that recognize the RSX for what it is, and what i can be, and to enlighten the others who maybe arent familiar with our cars or its ever growing aftermarket support. excellent debate thus far, continue!

 

If you read the above thread, you will see I am the biggest fan of the RSX among z-car drivers here. I love them. I also love ITR's.

With that being said, stock for stock, mod for mod, there is no comparison between the two. The Z would simply blow it away.

That would be like me comparing the z-car to a Modena!
Well, almost. Hopefully you get the point.

I love the RSX, but to quote Clint Eastwood, "A man's gotta know his limitations."

 

I have a buddy that managed a 14.3 with I/H/E in his integra GSR and I met someone once that (now owner of an M3) had run a 14.3 as well in his old GSR with Intake and a clutch. So a RSX with I/H/E and an ECU should easily be as quick if not quicker then a GSR and stand a chance of a 14 flat or High 13 so I don't see any reason why that story should be doubted.

 

Doubted?

What story?

Did you respond to the wrong thread? I think you got a little sideways there, mister.

 

Oops Yeah, I read the responces on the supplied link and since I'm not a member there I guess I responded on here on accident. SORRY for the mistake. I guess I need to stop drinking in the morning.

 

i completely understand what you are saying. and you are right, the RSX and the Z arent really in the same class, we have a back seat j/k. no really, the two werent meant to be competitors on or off the track. however, since the subject came up, i felt i should reitterate the fact that the RSX could be made to be as fast as a Z, but it will never be the same kind of car as the Z. my real issue though, was that you, and a few others here, see the RSX as simply a "beater". i dont know about you, but i dont really appreciate my car being considered a beater. i guess if you see an Acura as a beater, you have a large sum of money or your knowledge of cars is a bit skewed, meaning you place Acura with the likes of Kia or Hyundai. i doubt you meant anything by it, but its interesting that you see it that way.

 

Ah! I understand.

I don't mean to disparage a car by calling it a "beater."
It just means it is the car I drive when it is raining, expecting hail, driving to park at a bar or night club, or down bad roads.

To me, beater cars must still be fun!

My beater is an '03 Eclipse GT w/ 18" Enkei RS-6's, BFG KDW Y rated g-forces, open air vents for true CAI thru AEM's system, AMSS Second Gen. downpipe, and lots of other little tweaks (such as suspension and cosmetics).

I love my beater and am active in my Eclipse Club.
The 350z is my daily driver. I also have a few exotics.

I didn't mean to put it down by calling it a "beater," as I find beater-cars to be charming, and love to drive the hell out of 'em!
Beater cars should be the most fun car in your garage. One you can take risks with, and drive on any day, no matter where you are going, and grin the whole way there!
Fun cars make you smile.

Long live the beater cars!

 

OMG!
I thought so! ROFL!

That's okay, I do that **** all the time.
I'll probably do it again tonight, too.

 

ok i see what you are saying, it seems i took your definition of a beater to be a derogatory term when in all reality you meant nothing of the kind. well by your own reasoning, you would love the RSX! it is fun to drive, quick (even when stock) and very reliable. you must have a geat collection of cars if you use the Z as a daily driver though! being as i am only 20, i cant afford a true "toy" yet so the RSX will be my daily driver/toy/and beater all in one until i get out of college and can afford a true sports car