07 civic si vs 06 rsx

[ryan509]

i am looking at getting one of these 2 cars. just wondering if anyone has any input or knowledge on them. any known problems with either? i know they both have similiar specs i like the rsx looks and interior (leather) better than the si. but i am worried about the aftermarket since they dont make the rsx anymore? any input would be greatly appreciated thanks

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[gearbox]

rsx still has tons of aftermarket. they both feel similar inside, but rsx is much nicer overall inside and out.

[Honda05]

Originally Posted by gearbox

rsx still has tons of aftermarket. they both feel similar inside, but rsx is much nicer overall inside and out.

i agree.. rsx is way better

[ryan509]

ya i like the look and interior of the rsx better. i just wasnt sure if the aftermarket was still there since it isnt produced anymore i found a 2006 rsx type s with 13k miles for about 18k seems pretty decent to me but i still need to go drive it i drove a 2008 civic si and liked it i didnt like the placement of the shifter or how the mph is above the tach but those are minor things

[sl33pyriceboi]

actually, technologically speaking, the SI is better. its got a drive by wire system, better brakes, better alot of things.....

[ryan509]

ya but they are still very similiar in 0 to 60 skidpad 1/4 mile all that so really comes down to looks interior i guess i really dont think i could go wrong with either. just looking for some input on both cars

[gearbox]

better does not always mean better lol. you really need to drive both cars to get a feel for it. i know alot of people who wish drive by wire was never invented, myself included.

[ryan509]

ya i have driven a 2008 civic si which i really loved i wish it had leather interior and thats about the only big problem i had i am looking for somewhat sporty and luxurious and these 2 are in my price range i still have yet to drive an rsx also if ¥ou get the k pro or hondata reflash does that change the vtec powerband? can you make the vtec kick in at lower rpms say like 5000k?

[gearbox]

the civic si also seems to have more mechanical issues from the tsbs ive seen and the problems posted here.

[mgiangas1]

si has lsd stock but i am fan of rsx myself

[ryan509]

ya but the rsx still does around the same 0 to 60 and 1/4 mile

[DanielsSTEK]

go with the rsx (as long as it's a type s), they look better and I think they would be easier to work on... the civic's short little hood hides everything... I don't know, it isn't my favorite car

[ryan509]

ya i am looking for a type s with low miles and in good condition found a couple with 13k and 20k on them now i just need to test drive

[dopes6070]

If your interested in good handling the SI will be easier to make fast because the stock caster is positive 7 degrees so you get a LOT more camber gain in the corners. The stock EM2/DC5 chassis is luckey to get 2 degrees and thats why people have to run so much static neg camber in the front to make them handle well and not understeer like a pig. Honestly I have a 7thgen civic and my gf has an 8thgen the suspension is MUCH improved. Also the RSX has about as many rattle problems as the 7thgen civic so even tho the materials are nicer the rattles make it feel a lot cheaper then the 8thgen vic.

DC5
+ Nicer Materials
- More Rattles
- No LSD
- Suspension Geometry

FG2
+ LSD
+ Suspension Geometry
- Cheaper Materials
+- May not like the dash at first but it will grow on you i promise LOL

Either way tho they will both be pretty trouble free and lots of fun

[mdawg]

Am I one of the few that would take a SI over a RSX. I've driven both and I like the SI way better. I mean as far as the dash goes I love it so much I have a project going to put it in my 7th gen