Why was the RSX discontinued?

Why was the RSX discontinued?

The RSX model took many of these ideas to new heights, with a sleek coupe styling set on a truly fine chassis design. These models outperformed competitors from European automakers. Their demise wasn’t because of a dip in sales but rather because of a new direction in compact and coupe design.

Is RSX Type-S fast?

And I did beat some poser in a base RSX over the weekend. With a cai, race header, exhaust and hondata, the type-s can be pretty quick/fast. With a cai, race header, exhaust and hondata, the type-s can be pretty quick/fast.

What year is the best RSX?

2006

How long will an RSX last?

An acura rsx can last over 200,000 miles with proper care.

Is Acura RSX a reliable car?

Like most Acura vehicles, the RSX boasts a high level of refinement as well as a reputation for above-average reliability, competitive pricing and strong resale value. In road tests, our editors found the RSX’s main performance strengths to be nimble handling and responsive steering.

How long do acuras last?

Also, Repair Pal gave the Acura MDX 4 out of 5 when it comes to reliability, with the average annual repair cost coming in at only $571 per year. But that’s not all, there are many owners reporting that their MDXs have lasted well over the 200,000-mile mark, some of them even going for over 400,000 miles.

What is better Alpine Type S or R?

The Type R has higher bass capabilities than the Type S. Both are great speakers though! I love Alpine speakers… The Type S speaker is Alpines “entry level speaker” continuous power handling is no more then 50W (RMS).

Is the Civic type R worth the money?

The Civic Type R might seem expensive, but considering the amount of research and development that Honda has spent in making it an excellent track performer that can do double duty as a practical daily driver, we would say that it’s worth every penny.

How fast is a Civic Si?

130 mph

Why is Civic Si so expensive?

The biggest reason is because Honda doesn’t sell to rental companies IIRC. Those companies turn over so many cars to the used market that they’re comparably flooded… For whatever reason, people are willing to pay more money for a Honda Civic, so they cost more.

Is the Type R fast?

Motor Trend was able to get the Civic Type R to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds, but in reality, it feels faster than that. Of course, it’s hard to tell when you’re watching the road in front of you and everything in the environment goes zipping by in a few seconds as you quickly row through the gears.

Does the Type R have rev hang?

The RPMs (revs) hang higher for al little longer between shifts. It makes it longer to shift quickly. Normally when you push in the clutch pedal, the revs drop like a rock. The Type R doesn’t do this, and the Si is even slower to do it.

Which is better Si or Type R?

In terms of fuel economy, the Civic Si wins out against the Type R – vs. The Type R shines when it comes to horsepower and torque, though. The Civic Si brings 205 hp, and the Type R brings a significant increase of 306 hp. When it comes to torque, it’s a comparison of 192 vs.

What’s faster Type R or SI?

The Civic Si (205 hp, 192 lb-ft) isn’t nearly as fast as the Type R (306 hp, 295 lb-ft) but with the six-speed manual, the Si sedan will take many more expensive cars out to the woodshed. It’s quick enough—6.8 seconds to 60 mph—to shoot gaps on the expressway and to pull ahead of most traffic at red lights.

Which is better KTuner or Hondata?

Some tuners feel more comfortable with Hondata and that’s perfectly fine. Both work well and both will get the job done. KTuner also has a better track record for customer service support vs Hondata on both their own forums and CivicX forums.

How much HP does Hondata add?

Base Model So while a CAI has more peak power – 7.6hp vs 4.8hp for the Hondata program, the Hondata tune has over 50 percent more average power gain over the entire rev range (6.4 hp vs 4.1hp). A quick way to determine this is to visually look at the area under the curves.

Does Hondata make your car faster?

But there are always people who want to go faster, and Hondata’s new fuel system upgrade can help Type R owners go faster, or even way faster. On that car, running on 91-octane fuel, the fuel system and tune increased power by 57 ponies and torque by a major 90 pound-feet. Totals were 375 horsepower and 424 pound-feet.

Is Hondata Flashpro worth it?

Yes. Even with no mods its worth it. Just plan on another $130 – $200 for an e-tune as well. FP will kill the rev hang (worth it just for that IMO) and it will also make the car a little smoother and “sharper”.

Is Hondata legal?

Within the USA Race FlashPros are legal only for racing vehicles which may never be used upon a public highway. ‘CARB’ is the common term for the California Air Resources Board, who are responsible for determining if calibrations could affect emissions.

Does Hondata void warranty?

Re: does hondata ecu reflash void warranty? anyways, yes it will void your warranty.

How much HP can a stock Civic Si handle?

Honda says the Civic Si is rated at 205 hp to keep you out of the shop. It could have been more powerful, but Honda feared reliability concerns. Honda’s new 2017 Civic Si touts a lot of firsts.

Is a VTEC a turbo?

Honda’ s VTEC TURBO is a technology that efficiently uses every last drop of gasoline, through a combination of turbo charger, direct injection system, and variable valve timing mechanism. Through VTEC TURBO and hybrid systems, Honda strives to combine driving pleasure with environmental performance.

Is Civic Si a sports car?

It’s a sporty vehicle with all of the practicality of a compact car. The Si comes in a sedan and a coupe, and starts at $25,200. It doesn’t have many optional add-ons to up the price much further. Only one powertrain is available on the Si: a 205-horsepower engine and a six-speed manual transmission.

Can civics be fast?

Are Honda Civics fast? Oh yes. Even in stock form, their power to weight ratio, drivetrain gearing and shift points make them extremely fast.

Which Civic Si is the best?

Honda Civic

Why are old civics so popular?

There are a lot of reasons old hondas are “popular”. They’re easy to work on, cheap and disposable, reliable, lightweight, double-wishbone suspension, and engine swaps/builds are also relatively easy and cheap.