RSX type S vs. SVT Lightning

[bumpinne0n 10+ year member]

The Lightning definitely shouldn't have a problem taking an RSX-S in the 1/4. They're high 14 second cars stock with a good driver. The regular RSXs, I believe are around mid-high 15 second cars. They don't have much torque, maybe 140 ft-lbs, which means they aren't much from a stop, but they've got a lot of top-end power (90mph +). I think they're pretty decent cars, but I'd be weary of buying a used one because it's a car that people like to run the balls off of, it's basically a kid's car.

It is an Acura though, which means the aftermarket support is endless. I believe there are some RSX-S's with a reflash (hondata), exhaust/header, and an intake that are breaking into the 13s.

 

[B_Campbell 10+ year member]

if you guys were going from a roll i'm betting the lightning would have it pegged. i personally think the RSX is a much better vehicle.

cuz your a homosexual... I kid I kid

 

[B_Campbell 10+ year member]

for the record comparing old gm and ford interiors is like comparing 2 different types of boo boo

 

[dumple 5,000+ posts]

My lightning stock ran a 13.6, and I've seen the rsx's run 14.0'sIf the lightning is modded @ all, its over. The rsx driver may have ******, though.

My lightning was running 11.5's w/ a kenne belle, and some other bolt ons, btw

mmmm kenne belle

 

[DaveDSMer 10+ year member]

bench racing for the win.

 

[Jep772 10+ year member]

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

^i bet that thing makes about 170 ft/lbs of torque

 

[tukn18s 10+ year member]

thats weak.....//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/suave.gif.858fc102f7646e678ee8af7e1fbc41d1.gif but on the topic of the RSX and the lightning, never ridden in a Lightning, but the RSX is pretty quick I guess. Id line my bird up against either one no question.

 

[Eugenics 5,000+ posts]

desert heats vehicle does that when he shifts into reverse.

 

[QtrHorse 10+ year member]

Eugenics is correct when it comes to the interior of Fords somewhat. If he is compairing it to a Audi, BMW, Honda, Acura and ect.., the Fords is not up to par. My 99 F250 actually has great inerior, no gaps, good panel fitment but it is not the best made stuff. It lets all kinds of road noise come through and over time gets noisy (squeaks and rattles...). The comment about the denseness/ tuffness of the panels is true, you could use that plastic material to cover the space shuttle. I have pried and bent the panels to remove them but they have never broken.

 

[negativezeroz 5,000+ posts]

Well i just got done driving my brothers 06 RSX type s and **** I think it could give my lightning a run for its money. Does anyone know what a 06 rsx type s runs in the 1/4 mile. The six speed feels so much different under acceleration than the automatic 4 speed in my truck.

The K20 is a great motor but it can't compete with the torque of those V8's.

That is where Honda's ****; torque. Sure my K20Z3 has good horsepower but if I had say 200 ft-lbs I'd really be moving. The RSX-S vs my car is a driver's race since it's the same tranny and motor, with the exceptions that I have a different balancer shaft and DBW.

But in order to maintain good MPG, we lose torque //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fro.gif.c695f1f814b01c4ad99fe7f8cccadd29.gif I average 28-29mpg city driving while Honda says 23mpg city //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif

 

[95bat 10+ year member]

This thread makes me laugh... ignorance can be so entertaining!

 

[Eugenics 5,000+ posts]

This thread makes me laugh... ignorance can be so entertaining!

Please enlighten us all knowing one.

 

[95bat 10+ year member]

Please enlighten us all knowing one.

No worries, I agree with most of the stuff you said //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif Some of the other guys in this thread made me laugh, though.

But, just for the record and in defense of GM interiors, the new Corvette Z06 seats were more comfortable to me than the F430 and the Gallardo. I want something that comfortable in my car //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[quakerroatmeal 10+ year member]

I don't even think this should be a comparison. I love how the newer 05-06 rsx's look though.