Hey I think this would be my first post on these forums. I checked them out a few years ago when I bought my car. However instead of the wrx I went with an 03 Rsx Type S. I have since modified the rsx with coilover suspension, race header and tuning all off the common upgrades I guess you would say. Now the next step for my rsx would be cams and valvetrain and intake manifold, or one of the forced induction routes.
While I was thinking about this I was thinking about what about that wrx I've always wanted. Right now the Rsx's style is nice but it's not something I'd need. I love working on the k20a2 great engine, but I am getting tired of fwd and 0 torque. The engine is great right now shifting at 8500rpms and loving it usually only on some back country roads.
Im sure going back to stock would suck but that much. Im just wondering if anyone out here has done the same switch I am contemplating, and if so what are your impressions on the wrx coming from the honda community?
I've always been a honda guy, I've owned several (civics, preludes) and including my last car before my wrx which was a 95 Integra GSR which I promptly dropped over 10k into it including a Jackson racing supercharger w/ all supporting mods...In my opinion the wrx and AWD is FAR better in all respects. FWD just straight sucks for any type of real racing applications and the wrx and wrx sti respond SO much better even to the mildest of mods. You will notice a big difference in going from the honda tranny to a wrx tranny.
Hondas shift like butter whereas wrx's are a little touchier and take some getting used to. And there is no way in hell if u think u are gonna slam into gears like u do in yer honda in a wrx. And the best thing is you dont have to listen to bees in a soda can anymore!!!! And theres always the suby wave! Hondas=kids subarus=adults Like I said, these are just my opinions. Z
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I went form Honda to VW. I have now found my happy place now with my Subaru. My main need and want to go Suby was AWD. I have always been an avid off-roader, and snowboarder. It sucks driving a lifted small block jeep up the mountain in the snow (cold, crappy ride, poor MPG). I hated having to put chains on my Honda and VW's. FWD also sucks especially once you start modding, making significant power and start dealing with torque steer. I have had the steering wheel ripped out of my hands shifting hard on a freeway on ramp.
Suby +'s = No more slushy gear box like Honda had. Still great MPG. Force fed from the factory. AWD = Peace of Mind in snow, rain, dirt, sand. Great suspension from factory.
I did drive an A4 for several years in between Honda and Suby, and I had to modify it heavily to get the performance I was looking for, mainly suspension. It was really heavy and was lacking in the power department and fun factor. It was a bit more luxurious though. You cant go wrong with Subaru. It definitely is considered the "sophisticated" tuner car. Soorry for the winded response, I love cars in general and I can"t shut up. Cheers!
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yea I haven't test driven one in about 2 years so I want to get behind the wheel of an 04, for some reason the bug eye headlights really bothers me lol.
But the rsx crowd a few years ago was a different story I was the youngest rsx owner I knew at 19 but now they are seem to be popular. Popular in sporting more ricers and people who want a cai and to be fast.
I am interested to go back to a normal 5 speed but Im hoping with the powerband it doesn't seem to be an issue, I have heard about 2nd being tall? But torque steer does suck, as for sound yes a boxer sounds nice, but a well tuned honda 8500rpm with race headers and hks exhaust does sound pretty mean, mostly from the vtec on the exhaust.
What you're hearing is the sound of 8500rpms. You don't hear VTEC.
Oh have been in the vtec argument many a times before. It is hilarious. I got a response one time, the kid said and I quote "Its when your car goes BBRRAAAAAAMPpapapa". He was serious, and I pissed myself laughing.
You don't need vtec when your force fed.
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its natural to want to grow, so going from a acura rsx to subaru wrx STi is a smooth transition. carefull. it might take some getting used to though. awd is the best way to go. if not a scooby get an older audi. you can normaly find on for a reasonable price
its natural to want to grow, so going from a acura rsx to subaru wrx STi is a smooth transition. carefull. it might take some getting used to though. awd is the best way to go. if not a scooby get an older audi. you can normaly find on for a reasonable price
From experience I had an 2001.5 A4. They are expensive to maintain. Electrical always fouls up, leaky sunroofs, heavy as sh!t, coil packs go out a lot and dealer wont sell you extras, suspension is spongy, oh you have to change the timing belt every 65k miles. You can get an 02-03 WRX for the same price you would pay for a B5 A4 right now. Go suby man, trust me on this one. Way less finicky then the Germans. Much more nimble and fun to drive.
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VTEC is the shit. or i-VTEC or any other automated system that adjusts the lobe size in varying conditions. i dont know if the above statement
"you don't need vtec when your force fed. "
is refering to forced induction, but any car would benefit from a vtec type system.
its natural to want to grow, so going from a acura rsx to subaru wrx STi is a smooth transition. carefull. it might take some getting used to though. awd is the best way to go. if not a scooby get an older audi. you can normaly find on for a reasonable price
Right im pretty sure im looking at 04+ WRX. The insurance for the sti I don't think is worth it for me. I mean Im coming from a torqueless car so im sure Ill be fine.
VTEC is the shit. or i-VTEC or any other automated system that adjusts the lobe size in varying conditions. i dont know if the above statement
"you don't need vtec when your force fed. "
is refering to forced induction, but any car would benefit from a vtec type system.
Agreed it is a great technology. From the factory I would rather have forced induction. Obviously Honda doesn't give their cars turbos and we don't get vtec, so just a matter of preference for me. Force fed all the way, IMO.
I just get a kick out of how many people don't understand vtec and what it does for your car. its like a mysterious boost thats unexplained.
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Agreed it is a great technology. From the factory I would rather have forced induction. Obviously Honda doesn't give their cars turbos and we don't get vtec, so just a matter of preference for me. Force fed all the way, IMO.
I just get a kick out of how many people don't understand vtec and what it does for your car. its like a mysterious boost thats unexplained.
It's just a good way to make a motor more efficient without anything extra but does not add displacement or boost. However rumor has it that the k24 T that is in the RDX turbo is going to start coming out to more of Honda's line up.
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