Saving up for a new car, what should i get?
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Originally Posted by AzNDrivn
So supercharger is illegal? I'd rather stay in the legal zone 
so you can use that one...
just think a K20whatever (a2?) with stock internals except injectors and a nice supercharger running a low safe 7psi that will not damage the engine. its also a honda so its gunna be fun. FWD with lotsa torque down low means you can do all the burnouts you want to if you want to. and if you take out some extra weight you will be hanging with some v8's
To quote someone and change it a lil..."A turbo car is a way of life, not a hobby"
its true. turbos are expensive when you need a new one. and they put alot of strain on parts. superchargers give you less massive gain potential but a much more reliable system and more torque with NO lag!
Check it out. i really think if you dont want to be in a garage alot you will be best off with this.
http://www.jacksonracing.com/Shop/Vi...eIndexID=42643
If you do get an RSX insulated gaskets will help. One last nice point...you dont need to go get the car tuned with this...ecu flash comes with it so basically get it installed and be on your way. Ever since I first saw this supercharger I have realized that for a daily driver this is one awesome setup.
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Rep Power: 350 I owned a WRX, drove around a friends STi every couple of weeks, and as practical street cars, they arent worth it. You really cant appreciate it unless you are willing to take it canyon carving and thru the dirt. If you can and are willing to do it, than go with that 500%.
I wouldnt get an EVO at all becuase the interior is crap. Sure everyone loves the seats and sees the seats, but the rest is crap. My friends neighbor works for Mitsubishi, we took a ride in an EVO, and on a hard turn on the back seat, I grabbed the pull out armrest (middle of seat) and the thing broke off. The dash is fugly looking and its a lot of b00st for amount of HP stock. Exterior is nice, IMHO only if you get some bigger wheels and drop it.
I would go with the RSX-S. Like was said earlier, slap a supercharger on there and there is plenty of power in a much lighter vehicle. Plus, it looks better overall stock. Insurance will be cheaper since it is a N/A vehicle stock, and insurance doesnt need to know about your "lil power adder".
About the other cars, G35/350Z, man I was in love with the G35. Seeing the 2005 tho I was extremely dissapointed. They sure are promoting the 18 extra HP, but they forget to say 10 less ft/lb of torque, and the loss of Brembos. The Z is ok, but you are paying as much as a G, with less luxery.
So, "clif notes here", get the RSX-S
I wouldnt get an EVO at all becuase the interior is crap. Sure everyone loves the seats and sees the seats, but the rest is crap. My friends neighbor works for Mitsubishi, we took a ride in an EVO, and on a hard turn on the back seat, I grabbed the pull out armrest (middle of seat) and the thing broke off. The dash is fugly looking and its a lot of b00st for amount of HP stock. Exterior is nice, IMHO only if you get some bigger wheels and drop it.
I would go with the RSX-S. Like was said earlier, slap a supercharger on there and there is plenty of power in a much lighter vehicle. Plus, it looks better overall stock. Insurance will be cheaper since it is a N/A vehicle stock, and insurance doesnt need to know about your "lil power adder".
About the other cars, G35/350Z, man I was in love with the G35. Seeing the 2005 tho I was extremely dissapointed. They sure are promoting the 18 extra HP, but they forget to say 10 less ft/lb of torque, and the loss of Brembos. The Z is ok, but you are paying as much as a G, with less luxery.
So, "clif notes here", get the RSX-S
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Originally Posted by AzNDrivn
Well, when i graduate high school this may, im probably gonna buy me a new car and give my civic to my sister. Started saving money already and already saved up 10k. I am looking for cars in 20-40k range. I want something fast but looks good also. So far my choices are RSX-S, Lancer Evo, BMW Z4, Nissan 350Z, and Honda S2000. Which one do you think is the best choice, or what other car would you recommend?
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Ha! Good luck! Don't plan on going to college then.
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Originally Posted by AzNDrivn
How much would it cost for someone to install the supercharger and how long would it take?
Supercharger + pully $4000
Exhaust/Intake $1000
Installation $1000
Total.....$6000
A turbo kit costs alot more to get installed. I am guessing on that price. Not like I have a supercharged car!
ok def a evo before a sti..if you search for the vid on the road test of both casrs you will see why the evo is better all around..if you wanan go in a stright line then go for a sti but if you want a car that can handle turns like no other over preformance of the car is sick. my boy has one and we take this one turn that is 35nph at 80mph, and it hugs that turn. so crazy.
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Rep Power: 360 "02-04 RSX Type S Race Supercharger System"
only fits type S.
So yes itll fit.
So basically evo 8 will run a little faster....rsx will run a lot longer.
EDIT: I will be so jealous if you get that
only fits type S.
So yes itll fit.
So basically evo 8 will run a little faster....rsx will run a lot longer.
EDIT: I will be so jealous if you get that
uh i would rather have a evo then spend 20G's for a rsx-s then 4 more for a turbo kit. and a g35 and turbo is just a plan waste of money. for that money you can get the evo mr and upgrade parts ojn the evo for whoop the **** out of alot of car. thats what my boys doing. next week hell be over 400hp, and he just got the car mm a month ago.
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Originally Posted by AzNDrivn
Look im gonna save up about 15-20g, then put 10g for down payment for either a RSX or all the money for EVO. So would 5-10g of mod on rsx be even with a stock Evo VIII?
280hp at the fly vs 250-280hp you would beat them at a roll, but what fun is drag racing anyway?
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Rep Power: 320 i say evo or g35. If your going to get a type S, might as well wait for the 8th gen si because it only has 10hp less then a type S but comes with a LSD. I also think the new looks of the new 8th gen si are better then the TypeS as well. Someone who claimed to work for honda also stated its going to have navi as option too.
Originally Posted by Day_Tripper
I know a couple people with Evo's... they seem to always be in the shop if your looking for a vehicle like that go with the STI for sure
