got beat by a rsx-s
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man great board... i don't see people going "aww man the rsx sucks, you should have whooped it badly" yet i see great car enthusiasts! yeah i have a rsx, but i tell you i'd love me a MSP any day. they are beautiful to me and IMO look a lot better than a se-r. the thing is with stock vs stock, MSP vs RSX-S, i would say it's a driver's/conditions race. doesn't weather affect how a F/I car runs?
Turboluver
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As a former driver of an rsx type s, i have to say personally that the two cars run very close 1/4 mile times. I managed a 15 flat on my first try with the type s, and ive seen a 15.3 on paper for the msp. Now I know those paper times are usually off a bit, so I would imagine that it is still possible to take a type s. I wont know personally until I pick up my msp in a little while, but from the test drive, and what ive seen on paper, i have a pretty good feeling its possible. You'll get him next time bro. No doubt.
He has more talent than most people behind the wheel.Well at least the RSX picked on someone his size. Good for him. But with some more mods RSX's can be taken. I read somewhere here that somebody with a seriously modded P5 (yes, the sport wagon) beat an RSX.
I hate it when Mustangs or a V-6 Toyota lines up at a light with me and try to make me race. It's probably because they're getting their butts kicked when they pick on someone their own size. I don't bother with them and I don't race because I'm still mostly stock...
I hate it when Mustangs or a V-6 Toyota lines up at a light with me and try to make me race. It's probably because they're getting their butts kicked when they pick on someone their own size. I don't bother with them and I don't race because I'm still mostly stock...
yeah i don't like mustangs at all... especially those ugly new ones that are coming out :'(
in the world of racing, the car can be fast, but needs a fast driver. like my friend eric with a rx-7 TT that is capable of at least high 13, he only managed to run a 14.5 his best. i KNOW he cant drive for shiz. or some guy i saw with a se-r spec v who ran 15.6, when i know those things is capable of at LEAST 15.2 stock. i don't know what my point is
in the world of racing, the car can be fast, but needs a fast driver. like my friend eric with a rx-7 TT that is capable of at least high 13, he only managed to run a 14.5 his best. i KNOW he cant drive for shiz. or some guy i saw with a se-r spec v who ran 15.6, when i know those things is capable of at LEAST 15.2 stock. i don't know what my point is
I gutted my 91 protege LX out, later regretting it. I pulled out everything and it dropped the car 150lbs. I weigh 170, so basically just compensated for myself.
Fastest I ever managed to pilot that thing was a 13.73 @ 101mph. That was at 9.5psi on a dinky turbo and 14" falken azenis. (200whp & 2450lbs)
Fastest I ever managed to pilot that thing was a 13.73 @ 101mph. That was at 9.5psi on a dinky turbo and 14" falken azenis. (200whp & 2450lbs)
I am more revering to a friend of mine with a spec V that hes has done about $2K to in mods and started weight reduction but he is 5'7" and 260 atleast. I think slim fast would be cheaper.
He wasn't happy when I told him I could get a second lower 1/4 mile time in his car.
He wasn't happy when I told him I could get a second lower 1/4 mile time in his car.
MacProtege5 claims a kill on an RSX. Check it out:
http://www.protege5.com/vbb225/show...=12367&perpage=15&highlight=shot&pagenumber=1
http://www.protege5.com/vbb225/show...=12367&perpage=15&highlight=shot&pagenumber=1
the corolla S is a regular 140HP corolla with largely cosmetic stuff. it definitely does NOT have the 180HP engine. although, the 140HP corolla is pretty quick in a straight line (for an economy car)..much quicker than any N/A Pro.
but you are right about the Vibe/Matrix/Celica engine...180HP, 1.8L. but very peaky, very unlike the RSX-S engine, which has really good midrange grunt.
the ferrari modena makes 395(?) hp from 3.6L, IIRC. the new Integra R makes ~220HP from 2.0L, i think.
but you are right about the Vibe/Matrix/Celica engine...180HP, 1.8L. but very peaky, very unlike the RSX-S engine, which has really good midrange grunt.
the ferrari modena makes 395(?) hp from 3.6L, IIRC. the new Integra R makes ~220HP from 2.0L, i think.
I know this is old, but since this thread has been pointed out....
Yes, weather does affect all cars, however, turbo cras get it the worst... Drive a stock MSP on a 90 degree day after it is fully warmed up and then on a 60 degree day.. I have seen turbo cars lose over 20+ whp on hot days while tuning them. I would be willing to bet the MSP (stock) is worse on a hot day when it is hesitating.
Joe
Daemos said:
Yes, weather does affect all cars, however, turbo cras get it the worst... Drive a stock MSP on a 90 degree day after it is fully warmed up and then on a 60 degree day.. I have seen turbo cars lose over 20+ whp on hot days while tuning them. I would be willing to bet the MSP (stock) is worse on a hot day when it is hesitating
. Joe
i love thoes mustang guns, well I like the ones that don't know how to launch their cars, they sit there and spin where as I launch with a little wheel spin and mash the peddle to 5,600rpm shift and kick the mustangs ass.
now that is funny, I know it is because of the driver but still funny
now that is funny, I know it is because of the driver but still funny
chillinmcmillan
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If you want revenge on that RSX than take him through some cones or a winding street. You will whip his ass!!!!
