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rsx on the fence
with the initial rumors of the rsx being dead for the civic si, then acura saying its planning a redesign next year or whatever and the RDX coming with a 200+ hp turbo charged 4 cylinder with sh-awd, anyone thinking that there may be a possibility of a type-s with a turbo k20 series and sh-awd??
Id drop the SI immediatly if that was in the works
Id drop the SI immediatly if that was in the works
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Originally Posted by Kadenx
with the initial rumors of the rsx being dead for the civic si, then acura saying its planning a redesign next year or whatever and the RDX coming with a 200+ hp turbo charged 4 cylinder with sh-awd, anyone thinking that there may be a possibility of a type-s with a turbo k20 series and sh-awd??
Id drop the SI immediatly if that was in the works
Id drop the SI immediatly if that was in the works
A turbo engine? Got a link to that?
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Look out for the 2007 MDX as well, its having a HUGE makeover..
But if it just so happens to be turboed..haha..remember the CITY Turbo...what a car...
Look out for the 2007 MDX as well, its having a HUGE makeover..
But if it just so happens to be turboed..haha..remember the CITY Turbo...what a car...
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Rep Power: 413 Yea right.....when was the last time Honda put a turbo on a car? You people are so gullible.
^^??? I didnt think they ever did? Even still honda can produce a turbo engine if they want to..so we are not gullible, just optimistic.
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Originally Posted by Tragedy
^^??? I didnt think they ever did?
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Originally Posted by CarbonFly
Yea right.....when was the last time Honda put a turbo on a car? You people are so gullible.
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http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=408025
Model Year 2007 is going to be big for Acura as they will be launching two new SUVS. The MDX, Acura's popular mid-size SUV will benefit from a full model change while the RDX -the first addition to the Acura line since the TSX - will join the Acura lineup and slot in underneath the MDX in terms of size and price.
Details remain scarce for both models, though Acura showed the RDX Concept at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show and provided a solid hint regarding the styling and packaging of the vehicle as well as a few key clues surrounding the drivetrain. In case you forgot, Acura promised SH-AWD, "more than 200hp", and an incredible in-car entertainment system. Since then, the rumor mill has been buzzing about a new turbo 4-cylinder motor that's supposedly been under development for the RDX, but that's been sort of back and forth as to whether it will make it to production. The latest info we've heard is that the turbo motor is a go. Expect the RDX to go on sale early in 2006. Brenda Priddy managed to snag some photos of the RDX, shown here in heavy camouflage (the test engineers are actually driving around with a car cover ON the car). If you look closely at the interior you can see that the instrument cluster bears a resemblance to the one shown on the Detroit Concept. You can also see that the back glass is shaped nearly identical to the concept as well. It may be difficult to see in the shot we've included here, but the vehicle appears to have power seat controls and dual exhausts. In other shots we have seen, there are turn signals on the mirrors.
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=408025
Model Year 2007 is going to be big for Acura as they will be launching two new SUVS. The MDX, Acura's popular mid-size SUV will benefit from a full model change while the RDX -the first addition to the Acura line since the TSX - will join the Acura lineup and slot in underneath the MDX in terms of size and price.
Details remain scarce for both models, though Acura showed the RDX Concept at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show and provided a solid hint regarding the styling and packaging of the vehicle as well as a few key clues surrounding the drivetrain. In case you forgot, Acura promised SH-AWD, "more than 200hp", and an incredible in-car entertainment system. Since then, the rumor mill has been buzzing about a new turbo 4-cylinder motor that's supposedly been under development for the RDX, but that's been sort of back and forth as to whether it will make it to production. The latest info we've heard is that the turbo motor is a go. Expect the RDX to go on sale early in 2006. Brenda Priddy managed to snag some photos of the RDX, shown here in heavy camouflage (the test engineers are actually driving around with a car cover ON the car). If you look closely at the interior you can see that the instrument cluster bears a resemblance to the one shown on the Detroit Concept. You can also see that the back glass is shaped nearly identical to the concept as well. It may be difficult to see in the shot we've included here, but the vehicle appears to have power seat controls and dual exhausts. In other shots we have seen, there are turn signals on the mirrors.
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Originally Posted by Kadenx
And people doubted me when I said the civic si nav will be voice recognition. Scoff if you will cuz you just so much damn cooler than me...Go lift weights or something if you dont have anything to contribute
I was just asking if you could name one car that honda has made with a turbo. I could name plenty of honda's that have navigation systems.
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I was surprised to see the civic si come with lsd and nav but it is....nothing surprises me anymore. There have been a few fi'ed hondas in japan.
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I was just asking if you could name one car that honda has made with a turbo. I could name plenty of honda's that have navigation systems.
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Originally Posted by Kadenx
And people doubted me when I said the civic si nav will be voice recognition. Scoff if you will cuz you just so much damn cooler than me...Go lift weights or something if you dont have anything to contribute
Getting nav was the surprise. I figure if it did it would be voice activated, why would they make a system for the Accord and all the other models that is voice activated, then make a seperate system for just the civic, that just wouldn't make sence...
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Originally Posted by Kadenx
There have been a few fi'ed hondas in japan.
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Originally Posted by Kadenx
Here it is people:
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=408025
Model Year 2007 is going to be big for Acura as they will be launching two new SUVS. The MDX, Acura's popular mid-size SUV will benefit from a full model change while the RDX -the first addition to the Acura line since the TSX - will join the Acura lineup and slot in underneath the MDX in terms of size and price.
Details remain scarce for both models, though Acura showed the RDX Concept at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show and provided a solid hint regarding the styling and packaging of the vehicle as well as a few key clues surrounding the drivetrain. In case you forgot, Acura promised SH-AWD, "more than 200hp", and an incredible in-car entertainment system. Since then, the rumor mill has been buzzing about a new turbo 4-cylinder motor that's supposedly been under development for the RDX, but that's been sort of back and forth as to whether it will make it to production. The latest info we've heard is that the turbo motor is a go. Expect the RDX to go on sale early in 2006. Brenda Priddy managed to snag some photos of the RDX, shown here in heavy camouflage (the test engineers are actually driving around with a car cover ON the car). If you look closely at the interior you can see that the instrument cluster bears a resemblance to the one shown on the Detroit Concept. You can also see that the back glass is shaped nearly identical to the concept as well. It may be difficult to see in the shot we've included here, but the vehicle appears to have power seat controls and dual exhausts. In other shots we have seen, there are turn signals on the mirrors.
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=408025
Model Year 2007 is going to be big for Acura as they will be launching two new SUVS. The MDX, Acura's popular mid-size SUV will benefit from a full model change while the RDX -the first addition to the Acura line since the TSX - will join the Acura lineup and slot in underneath the MDX in terms of size and price.
Details remain scarce for both models, though Acura showed the RDX Concept at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show and provided a solid hint regarding the styling and packaging of the vehicle as well as a few key clues surrounding the drivetrain. In case you forgot, Acura promised SH-AWD, "more than 200hp", and an incredible in-car entertainment system. Since then, the rumor mill has been buzzing about a new turbo 4-cylinder motor that's supposedly been under development for the RDX, but that's been sort of back and forth as to whether it will make it to production. The latest info we've heard is that the turbo motor is a go. Expect the RDX to go on sale early in 2006. Brenda Priddy managed to snag some photos of the RDX, shown here in heavy camouflage (the test engineers are actually driving around with a car cover ON the car). If you look closely at the interior you can see that the instrument cluster bears a resemblance to the one shown on the Detroit Concept. You can also see that the back glass is shaped nearly identical to the concept as well. It may be difficult to see in the shot we've included here, but the vehicle appears to have power seat controls and dual exhausts. In other shots we have seen, there are turn signals on the mirrors.
This is interesting. But the puzzeling thing is, why would Honda build a turbo engine that puts out around 200hp when they ALREADY make a 200hp N/A version. Surely the K20 could be tuned to bump up the power a little more if needed. FI is one thing I won't believe untill I see it. Having a concept FI and putting into production are two totally different things. Also throughout article I see nothing that says offically from Honda that they where considering a turbo, just speculation. I can't count the number article I've read over the last ten years that have speculated that Honda has a turbo engine.
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The only cars I have ever seen Honda make that had a turbo or any sort of FI where the turbo diesel engines, never seen a gas Honda with FI.
On 20 September 1982, the Honda City Turbo made its debut and was immediately accepted by the Japanese consumer.
The already powerful engine of 67 hp was increased to 100 hp with the added turbocharging. Changes were made to the 1200 cc engine by using an aluminum/titanium head and a magnesium vavle cover to keep the weight down.
The Turbo unit married to this engine is smaller than those used bythe larger cubic engines and it has a higher RPM rating. Developed by a joint Ishikawajima Heavy Industry and Honda venture, this unit, coupled with the orginal Honda PGM-F1 fuel injection system has made this power package one of the most effecient and trouble free units in existance.
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Getting nav was the surprise. I figure if it did it would be voice activated, why would they make a system for the Accord and all the other models that is voice activated, then make a seperate system for just the civic, that just wouldn't make sence...
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Originally Posted by Jrfish007
This is interesting. But the puzzeling thing is, why would Honda build a turbo engine that puts out around 200hp when they ALREADY make a 200hp N/A version. Surely the K20 could be tuned to bump up the power a little more if needed. FI is one thing I won't believe untill I see it. Having a concept FI and putting into production are two totally different things. Also throughout article I see nothing that says offically from Honda that they where considering a turbo, just speculation. I can't count the number article I've read over the last ten years that have speculated that Honda has a turbo engine.
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Originally Posted by Kadenx
True that. Everything is speculation until its produced. The information concerning the SI dyno numbers is speculation until they are produced for the public. The TOV model matrix for the RDX states around 260 hp for a k20 2.2-2.4. I guess we will have to wait and see.
I'll be curious if Honda produces a turbo engine. Personally I would not buy it, but that's just me.
The Si numbers are not out of the norm for Honda. Honda is known to have, shall we say "healthy" cars in their test fleets. I saw a S2000 test car once that put down 239 hp to the tires (it was rated at 240 hp at the crank).
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Rep Power: 264 This whole thread is crazy talk. Why would honda just now want to come out with a turbo for there line. Its not gonna happen. This is the first talk about it. What goes out in Japan will never make it here.
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Originally Posted by CarbonFly
I was just asking if you could name one car that honda has made with a turbo. I could name plenty of honda's that have navigation systems.
http://world.honda.com/motorshow/par...keynote-video/
Honda's turbo diesel in europe. I agree, the idea of turbo seem kinda out of character to the statements fuki said at the frankfort show. I figured they would go 4 cyclinder with a hybrid drive train to add torque and mpg to the engine or just drop a 6 cyclinder with cyclinder deactivation technology in it.
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Originally Posted by TemjinX2
I'd like to see a real time AWD drive civic, but i dont think its going to happen lol =).
That I believe COULD happen since they already make one in Japan.
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Originally Posted by Jrfish007
That I believe COULD happen since they already make one in Japan.
Anyways back on topic.
I think that we may be in for surprises from the honda/acura camp in the near future
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Originally Posted by Kadenx
The element and CRV are based on the civic platform so I dont see why not. I must say that the crv/element rtawd is great in the rain and snow.....Atlanta had a huge Ice storm that shut down the whole city for days. People were spinning out everywhere but I was able to take my wife on our anniversary dinner in downtown and to the hotel fine in my element. Conditions were treacherous too!
Anyways back on topic.
I think that we may be in for surprises from the honda/acura camp in the near future
Anyways back on topic.
I think that we may be in for surprises from the honda/acura camp in the near future
Yup, the AWD civic in Japan uses the same system the CRV uses.
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Rep Power: 320 isn't the awd one in japan fwd bias? I thought the rear wheels only activate when the front ones lose traction though.
i was thinking more in the lines of how mitsubishi turned there lancer into a evo.
i was thinking more in the lines of how mitsubishi turned there lancer into a evo.
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Originally Posted by TemjinX2
isn't the awd one in japan fwd bias? I thought the rear wheels only activate when the front ones lose traction though.
i was thinking more in the lines of how mitsubishi turned there lancer into a evo.
i was thinking more in the lines of how mitsubishi turned there lancer into a evo.
