Type S vs none Type S? - Page 2 - Acura Forum

bwlucas · 08-20-08, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TireMeltingRSX

different wheels/tires, lip kit and slightly stiffer suspension

Mmmmm,

, stiffer suspension. One day it shall be mine.

**TireMeltingRSX** · 08-20-08, 12:39 PM

Why not just go aftermarket suspension?

*C25A1guy* · 08-21-08, 04:27 AM

Outside of common knowledge of differences between the two models, here's some I didn't see pop up.

Type S uses larger front brake rotor and stiffer front caliper.

Approx 1.6mm piston diameter difference in front calipers

Larger brake master cylinder (3/4" on base, 15/16 on type s if I remember correctly)

Pressure plate bolt pattern and flywheel are different, but interchangeable (base models should change to Type S configuration flywheel for increased clutch options).

Rear subframe is braced on the Type S

bwlucas · 08-22-08, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TireMeltingRSX

Why not just go aftermarket suspension?

Expensive. But that may change once I have a full time job next year. Plus, I'd only want to go an inch lower... snow.

Slynky · 08-22-08, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bwlucas

Expensive. But that may change once I have a full time job next year. Plus, I'd only want to go an inch lower... snow.

Mine's one inch lower and I'm surprised at anyone who goes lower than that...especially 2 inches.

*Nikon1* · 08-23-08, 08:00 AM

I dropped my Teg almost 2" and was so sorry. Getting in and out was tough enough

. . . but speed bumps and sharp corners caused the front tires to rub against the fenders.

I think I'll keep the RSX at factory height and maybe just stiffen it up when it get's a few more miles on the odometer.

johnwillett_rsx · 08-27-08, 11:13 AM

I got mines dropped on Tein S Techs, 1.7 in the rear and 1.5 in the front.. I think that's perfect drop for this car..

**TireMeltingRSX** · 08-27-08, 12:19 PM

Yeah, I'd have to agree with you Willett. :drool: Tein

coldfire · 08-27-08, 12:43 PM

Tein is the shiz. Damn, now you guys have me thinking about trading the Civic in for a base model RSX for a DD. Bastards.

Then I think about how much I owe on the S and realize... who the fuck am I kidding?

bwlucas · 08-27-08, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by johnwillett_rsx

I got mines dropped on Tein S Techs, 1.7 in the rear and 1.5 in the front.. I think that's perfect drop for this car..

How much did the Tein's cost (coilovers?) and is it easy to do yourself?

johnwillett_rsx · 08-28-08, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bwlucas

How much did the Tein's cost (coilovers?) and is it easy to do yourself?

I put them in myself, spent maybe an hour on all four. I would say it's easy to put in...
It's been awhile, I believe I got them for around $250 which is way cheaper than Coilovers, if i had the money though, I would definetly go with the Coilovers, but I haven't had any issues besides Camber Wear, but that's cuz I am poor and don't have a camber kit..

95Gs-R · 08-29-08, 01:38 AM

Another question, and it might be a stupid one but I hardly know anything about car dealer's. If I took my teg in for a trade in on a 06, would they give me a new one with 0 miles or try to get me a new one? also do you think they would self finance or would they call my bank up and see what the "options" are and I would be back 2 square one like I have been where I need to put money down.

Clapoti · 08-29-08, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 95Gs-R

Another question, and it might be a stupid one but I hardly know anything about car dealer's. If I took my teg in for a trade in on a 06, would they give me a new one with 0 miles or try to get me a new one? also do you think they would self finance or would they call my bank up and see what the "options" are and I would be back 2 square one like I have been where I need to put money down.

06 is not new anymore... so you would have a used one for sure. I guess it works the same in the US, but in Canada, Honda has a finance division... so basically it would be your choice to use Honda or your bank for the financing.

johnwillett_rsx · 08-29-08, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 95Gs-R

Another question, and it might be a stupid one but I hardly know anything about car dealer's. If I took my teg in for a trade in on a 06, would they give me a new one with 0 miles or try to get me a new one? also do you think they would self finance or would they call my bank up and see what the "options" are and I would be back 2 square one like I have been where I need to put money down.

I went to Acura when I bought mine new and they financed me through a Bank.. I think it would be hard to find any car with 0 miles, maybe like 3 miles.

But I don't think you will find a RSX New, but you never know, I went to a Mitsu Dealership last spring and they had a new 06 EVO MR sitting on the lot with 4 miles on it, so it's possible but unlikely.. They could search for one with low miles on it, but you will end up waiting for your car for awhile..

**TireMeltingRSX** · 08-29-08, 01:48 PM

Yeah, as said chances are you won't find a new one... If it's at a Honda dealer you can finance through Honda. Either way you should have money to put down.

08-20-08, 12:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
TireMeltingRSX AW's Resident Smartass Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 27 Posts: 28,866 Your Mood: Car 1: 2006 VBP RSX Type S Car 2: 2005 NBP RSX Type S SOLD	Why not just go aftermarket suspension? __________________ 2006 VBP RSX Type S

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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	I dropped my Teg almost 2" and was so sorry. Getting in and out was tough enough . . . but speed bumps and sharp corners caused the front tires to rub against the fenders. I think I'll keep the RSX at factory height and maybe just stiffen it up when it get's a few more miles on the odometer. __________________ Nikon1 Perfect paranoia is perfect awareness!

08-27-08, 12:19 PM	#23 (permalink)
TireMeltingRSX AW's Resident Smartass Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 27 Posts: 28,866 Your Mood: Car 1: 2006 VBP RSX Type S Car 2: 2005 NBP RSX Type S SOLD	Yeah, I'd have to agree with you Willett. :drool: Tein __________________ 2006 VBP RSX Type S

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coldfire I'm THAT guy Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Terre Haute IN Age: 20 Posts: 4,923 Your Mood: Car 1: '95 Integra GSR DB8 Car 2: '93 Civic DX Car 3: 2004 Honda S2000	Tein is the shiz. Damn, now you guys have me thinking about trading the Civic in for a base model RSX for a DD. Bastards. Then I think about how much I owe on the S and realize... who the fuck am I kidding? __________________ 1995 Acura Integra GSR 1993 Honda Civic DX 1982 Porsche 924 - SOLD 2004 Honda S2000 Best MPG to date: 33.44 mpg. Midwest meet planning.

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08-27-08, 11:13 AM	#22 (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	I got mines dropped on Tein S Techs, 1.7 in the rear and 1.5 in the front.. I think that's perfect drop for this car..

08-29-08, 01:38 AM	#27 (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	Another question, and it might be a stupid one but I hardly know anything about car dealer's. If I took my teg in for a trade in on a 06, would they give me a new one with 0 miles or try to get me a new one? also do you think they would self finance or would they call my bank up and see what the "options" are and I would be back 2 square one like I have been where I need to put money down. __________________ Who who angers you has control over you.

08-29-08, 01:48 PM	#30 (permalink)
TireMeltingRSX AW's Resident Smartass Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 27 Posts: 28,866 Your Mood: Car 1: 2006 VBP RSX Type S Car 2: 2005 NBP RSX Type S SOLD	Yeah, as said chances are you won't find a new one... If it's at a Honda dealer you can finance through Honda. Either way you should have money to put down. __________________ 2006 VBP RSX Type S

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