VTECPHIL#6829

Last week I had my S2K in Phx. (love sea level) and I had my 80 year old Dad in my car for the first time and when I first Vtec'ed it he wanted me to take him home...then we pull up to a stoplight and I am not paying attention as a Suburban was alongside me but low and behold on the otherside lurked the RSX-S because when the light turned green he dropped his clutch and "sucker jumped" me! I jammed on it with my old Dad in the car and absolutely reeled it in and spit it out no problem! No contest! And yes, the RSX was a stick cause when he banged 2nd he got rubber. I know it's no big deal to whip the Acura but I thought I would post a race with a semi-comp car( pwr to weight) rather than all the folks who brag when there 400 HP V8's beat a S2K. ps. May dad said the last time he street raced was in his 1945 Buick Conv.

skmabjs2000

You had any runins with a 350Z? Let me know! I've tried but no takers yet.

a_peep

Ya don't waste your time with the RSX. Unless it is heavily modded they're no competition for you guys.

davisvan

my brother have a rsx-s. it was ok, until i have my S

ultimate lurker

Watch out Phil, there are more and more RSX-Ss out there with the power it takes to run an S2K. Intake, exhaust, Hondata flash are good for 25-30 hp, putting them right on our tails. Comptech race header and RSX-R cams will put them well above what a stock S2000 makes. The first 3 mods you can do for a little over $1000, the last two, another $1500. Stock they're not a challenge, but that's no surprise as they weigh the same as us, but make 40 hp less.

Oh, and Phoenix is not sea level my friend :-). It may seem like it coming from the highlands of NM, but its actually 1200-1300 ft above sea level. I visit there frequently and it sucks compared to real sea level :-)

UL

a_peep

Here are some dyno's of a RSX making some decent whp! Sort've impressive.

VTECPHIL#6829

SKMAJBS-I have not had the opportunity to run a Z yet and can't wait! I think it will be a drivers race and I think my 5500 elevation will be in my favor.

UL-I always read your stuff and wish your shop was here! Where I raced the Acura was close to 1000ft-compared to here my S2000 felt like you dyno tuned it! I can't wait until I can get my baby to Cal. where real sea level and dense air would really make it all happen! I had so much fun with all the extra power in Phx. my car feels anemic up here (I live at 6400ft in the Rio Rancho desert) I do know the RSX's can be fast when modded but this one I didn't see the tell tale fat pipe-looked stock, but I was suprised to reel him in so easily when he jumed on me by 2 car lenghts

NYMATT74

I beat RSX type s manual with my V6 Accord Coupe from a dead stop this past summer. Kid was neck and neck with me for about 10 seconds...then i just left him. S2000 wipes the floor with those things.

gabedude

I've seen an RSX-S trap 101 at the track. I've also seen a different one trap 93. The one that trapped 93 was riced out. The one that trapped 101 looked stock.

VTECPHIL#6829

RSX-S IS STILL A GREAT CAR, JUST A LITTLE OUTCLASSED BY IT'S BIG BRO BUT I'M SURE IT KICKS THE S__T OUT OF A LOT OF FAIR COMPITITION AND AS UL KNOWS-THE NEXT ONE MAY BLOW ME OFF AND DROP MY JAW!