Type S vs none Type S? - Acura Forum

95Gs-R · 08-17-08, 06:34 AM

is there a noticeable difference between them besides the price

Clapoti · 08-17-08, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 95Gs-R

is there a noticeable difference between them besides the price

Which car are you talking about ?

RSX, TL, EL...

**TireMeltingRSX** · 08-17-08, 12:15 PM

It's the RSX forum Clappy, safe to assume he's talking about the RSX.

Yes there is a big difference between the two Mike. The main one being Type-S power > base power. The type S also has a stiffer suspension I believe, 6speed vs 5 speed, bigger wheels, and leather (though it's an option in the base).

johnwillett_rsx · 08-17-08, 02:05 PM

Yeah, pretty big difference.. Definetly the power difference..

MC Teg · 08-17-08, 02:34 PM

Bigger wheels? What size does the type-s use?

95Gs-R · 08-17-08, 05:49 PM

So then I guess the next question would be is it worth the extra money? and do you think a insurance company would charge more on it?

**TireMeltingRSX** · 08-17-08, 06:12 PM

I know with the 05-06 the Type S has 17" and the base has 16". I thought with the 02-04 it was 16"/15"?

Yes, your insurance company will probably charge more... but it's so worth it

n0s_speed · 08-17-08, 11:09 PM

huge difference......it has an "S"

Clapoti · 08-18-08, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TireMeltingRSX

It's the RSX forum Clappy, safe to assume he's talking about the RSX.

Yes there is a big difference between the two Mike. The main one being Type-S power > base power. The type S also has a stiffer suspension I believe, 6speed vs 5 speed, bigger wheels, and leather (though it's an option in the base).

Oups didn't see it

*Nikon1* · 08-18-08, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MC Teg

Bigger wheels? What size does the type-s use?

17" vs. the 16" on the non-RSX

Slynky · 08-18-08, 01:31 PM

And for more of a comparison for the couple grand difference:

(I believe)

7" width instead of 6.5" width on the tire;

6-disc changer instead of single CD;

Subwoofer versus none

Though already mentioned, you can definitely feel the power difference. DEFINITELY! (wifey drive the base, I drive the "S")

johnwillett_rsx · 08-18-08, 09:48 PM

05-06 Type-s Wheels 17inch - Love the wheels
05-06 Base Wheels 16inch - Looks small
05-06 Aspec Wheels 17inch - Ugly imo, looks very heavy

02-04 Type-s Wheels 16inch - Good for winter
02-04 Base Wheels - Same exact Wheels as Type-S - Good for winter
02-04 Aspec Wheels 17inch - Looks Good...

Hope that helps.

95Gs-R · 08-19-08, 04:21 PM

There is a aspec? what makes it an aspec?

*Nikon1* · 08-19-08, 04:44 PM

RSX A-Spec 2005 listings......finally!

**TireMeltingRSX** · 08-20-08, 10:50 AM

different wheels/tires, lip kit and slightly stiffer suspension

08-17-08, 06:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
95Gs-R The Dude. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: That one town, you know? Age: 25 Posts: 3,782 Your Mood: Car 1: 88 RX7( crashed) Car 2: 91 Honda b16a swap (Sold) Car 3: 95 Gs-R 4dr 5spd	Type S vs none Type S? is there a noticeable difference between them besides the price __________________ Who who angers you has control over you.

08-17-08, 12:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
TireMeltingRSX AW's Resident Smartass Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 27 Posts: 28,869 Your Mood: Car 1: 2006 VBP RSX Type S Car 2: 2005 NBP RSX Type S SOLD	It's the RSX forum Clappy, safe to assume he's talking about the RSX. Yes there is a big difference between the two Mike. The main one being Type-S power > base power. The type S also has a stiffer suspension I believe, 6speed vs 5 speed, bigger wheels, and leather (though it's an option in the base). __________________ 2006 VBP RSX Type S

08-17-08, 02:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
MC Teg High Life Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Da Bay Area Age: 19 Posts: 2,891 Your Mood: Car 1: 95 Integra (sold) Car 2: 91 Lexus Ls400 Car 3: 06 RSX VBP	Bigger wheels? What size does the type-s use? __________________ It's best to go the right route and not the wrong one Because it's gonna catch up with you in the long run

08-17-08, 05:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
95Gs-R The Dude. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: That one town, you know? Age: 25 Posts: 3,782 Your Mood: Car 1: 88 RX7( crashed) Car 2: 91 Honda b16a swap (Sold) Car 3: 95 Gs-R 4dr 5spd	So then I guess the next question would be is it worth the extra money? and do you think a insurance company would charge more on it? __________________ Who who angers you has control over you.

08-17-08, 06:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
TireMeltingRSX AW's Resident Smartass Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 27 Posts: 28,869 Your Mood: Car 1: 2006 VBP RSX Type S Car 2: 2005 NBP RSX Type S SOLD	I know with the 05-06 the Type S has 17" and the base has 16". I thought with the 02-04 it was 16"/15"? Yes, your insurance company will probably charge more... but it's so worth it __________________ 2006 VBP RSX Type S

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08-17-08, 02:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwillett_rsx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MN Posts: 78 Car 1: 1971 Chevelle Car 2: 2002 GTI 337 Car 3: 06 RSX Type-S	Yeah, pretty big difference.. Definetly the power difference..

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n0s_speed -=M2V4P=- Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: LA Age: 25 Posts: 14,568 Your Mood: Car 1: 05 Acura RSX-S Car 2: 06 Yamaha R6- traded in Car 3: 07 Honda CBR1000RR	huge difference......it has an "S" __________________

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Slynky AW resident 'old fart' Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: McDonough, GA Age: 57 Posts: 9,928 Your Mood: Car 1: '06 RSX-S Car 2: '06 RSX (wife's) Car 3: '89 CRX (sold)	And for more of a comparison for the couple grand difference: (I believe) 7" width instead of 6.5" width on the tire; 6-disc changer instead of single CD; Subwoofer versus none Though already mentioned, you can definitely feel the power difference. DEFINITELY! (wifey drive the base, I drive the "S") __________________ *Appearance* Mods: G2 (red) caliper paint; 20%/32% charcoal window-tint; Acura A-spec front/side/rear body-kit; A-spec high wing; 5-Zigen FN01R-C Gloss Black (17X7) wheels; JDM rear wiper plug *Performance* Mods: Injen CAI; Eibach Pro Kit springs; Progress f/r anti-sway bars _____________________________________________ Acquaintance, n. A person whom we know well enough to borrow from, but not well enough to lend to. A degree of friendship called slight when its object is poor or obscure, and intimate when he is rich or famous. (Ambrose Bierce)

08-18-08, 09:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
johnwillett_rsx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MN Posts: 78 Car 1: 1971 Chevelle Car 2: 2002 GTI 337 Car 3: 06 RSX Type-S	05-06 Type-s Wheels 17inch - Love the wheels 05-06 Base Wheels 16inch - Looks small 05-06 Aspec Wheels 17inch - Ugly imo, looks very heavy 02-04 Type-s Wheels 16inch - Good for winter 02-04 Base Wheels - Same exact Wheels as Type-S - Good for winter 02-04 Aspec Wheels 17inch - Looks Good... Hope that helps.

08-19-08, 04:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
95Gs-R The Dude. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: That one town, you know? Age: 25 Posts: 3,782 Your Mood: Car 1: 88 RX7( crashed) Car 2: 91 Honda b16a swap (Sold) Car 3: 95 Gs-R 4dr 5spd	There is a aspec? what makes it an aspec? __________________ Who who angers you has control over you.

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Nikon1 AW Resident P0STING Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast PA & South Jersey Age: 56 Posts: 12,234 Your Mood: Car 1: 2006 RSX Type-S Car 2: 2003 RSX Xmods	RSX A-Spec 2005 listings......finally! __________________ Nikon1 Perfect paranoia is perfect awareness!

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TireMeltingRSX AW's Resident Smartass Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 27 Posts: 28,869 Your Mood: Car 1: 2006 VBP RSX Type S Car 2: 2005 NBP RSX Type S SOLD	different wheels/tires, lip kit and slightly stiffer suspension __________________ 2006 VBP RSX Type S

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