What would it take for me to beat a RSX auto? (by the way I'm auto too) Basic bolt ons?

'98 GS

type s or base model????

MODS:

HRC 16g turbo kit, Spearco custom FMIC, Custom IC piping, VT rebuilt engine: Custom 8.8:1 compression CP pistons, Eagle connecting rods, Melling oil pump, Clevite bearings, 370cc injectors, Vortech S-FMU, Apexi N-1 catback exhaust, AFX UDP, Autometer boost gauge, fuel pressure gauge, EGT gauge, Corbin's digital A/F gauge, Tokico Blue shocks, Tein springs (1.5" drop), 18" Konig Verdicts rims, VIS stock-style Carbon fiber hood

base

'98 GS

I think you can take him bro.

Kris
"Someday............I'll have traction problems!!!!"
Tampa, FL
Pinoy Turbo 2GNT

1999 HRC Turbo RS
Stage 2
Auto with BOOST!!!!!!!!!!!!

dood u will lose .. my cousin is bone dry stock and i raced him with the basics on. i lost when vtec kicked in .. but now im hella lighter so i will try again and give u a report

Unorthadox racing pulley
Aem short ram intake
Apex-i N1 cat-back(2.5)
Nakiyama flat black euro tails
Black projection headlights
Oz m

I'm pretty sure they're 160 HP right????

But they are 300 lbs. lighter. With CIA, catback, bored TB, UDP, final drive mod, and soem weight reduction, you go for it.

For the weight reduction, take out the spare, jack, back seats, and if you really want, then take the passanger seat out.

ONE MORE IMPORTANT THING: Many people don't realize it but a full tank is at least and extra 80lbs. Try to have your tank at no more than 1/4 and you will shave off an easy 75lbs. if he has a full tank.

MODS:

HRC 16g turbo kit, Spearco custom FMIC, Custom IC piping, VT rebuilt engine: Custom 8.8:1 compression CP pistons, Eagle connecting rods, Melling oil pump, Clevite bearings, 370cc injectors, Vortech S-FMU, Apexi N-1 catback exhaust, AFX UDP, Autometer boost gauge, fuel pressure gauge, EGT gauge, Corbin's digital A/F gauge, Tokico Blue shocks, Tein springs (1.5" drop), 18" Konig Verdicts rims, VIS stock-style Carbon fiber hood

if this RSX is a base model, VTEC will never kick in

adam

1990 Eclipse GS-T

Ummm, yeah it will..It still has i-VTEC on the intake cam.Look into it...

Green 95 GS 5-speed
Engine--PCP cold air intake,Greddy header,Accel 8mm wires,OBX custom exhuast.

Suspension/Brakes--Sprint 2' springs, KYB Gr2's, EBC Red Stuff pads,17" Konig Traffiks (silver), 215/45/17 Yokohama AVS ES100's, 15 dollar camber kit.

I'd personally say probably the only way you'll win is stage 1. I've raced a few and they are fast as phuck.. I dont know much about em, but they are quick! Damn vtec!

1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T
Evo Front Bumper (no pics yet)
Projector Headlights
Clear Corners
Stereo System
-Alpine Deck
-2 JL 10" Subs
-Phoenix Gold XS2300 Amp
-Custom Fit Box
Viper Alarm

The 2002 RSX Type-S Only dino's at 160hp. There not that fast, but our cars with basic bolt on's only dino near the 130 range. Get a stage one, and you'll kick his ass...
Nick
97RS (Custom Turbo)

Nick
97RS

I have 2 friends that have RSX's. A type S and a Basic model. Both 5-speeds. The type S at the track put up a best time of 15.3 all stock. The basic model put up a 15.9 and that was with intake. I run a 15.9 w/o sqeezing, so we are not far off. A lot depends on the driver too. Oh yeah, with I-VTEC, the vtec is always working, it's not like the original vtec where it would kick in at a certain RPM.

Steve
Black 97 GS
First time at track 16.231 @ 86.11 (Intake & Exhaust/ 17" rims)
Best time- 14.154 @ 101.22
W/O N2O- 15.916 @ 88.98

Magnacor

He was talking about the base model not type S, Yes it does have vtec, I was signed on one, so I had all the research done (damn acura guy tried rippin me off, so i bought a 2gnt). They are by no means "fast" I have taken them, and I am still quite slow, intake/exhaust/and at the time jeep tb. People are very misinformed about the base model, it is not fast, not fast at all, dont be scared of it (That auto tranny is less parasitic than ours tho).

Speed Kills... Buy a Honda and live forever

I have driven both cars, well sorta (eclipse is rs). I drove an RSX auto when it first came out, it was quick, but not off the line. It has low torque, although you could feel when vtec kicks in! I'd suggest just to race him, you wont know til then. If you lose, you will know you need to do some work on your car...

Chris
98 Eclipse RS

Chris
98 Eclipse RS

i have an auto RS with 170,000 miles on it. and i cant take an RSX with it, and have done it before. just remeber its not so much the car as the driver. ask silvernt about that, he rode with me and found out what a STOCK eclipse can do with a good driver. just keep testing diff ideas for launches. try holding the brake and gas and rev it to about 1750, and once in the middle of it all...let off the gas and get right back on it really fast, ive noticed it sometimes kick it down a gear.

1995 RS AT w/196,000 mile
KYB AGX w/Eibach Sportline($485.0 )
10.3mm OBX wires
NGK Plugs
18" Konig Elan
225/40-18 Michelin Pilot Sport
Toucan Muffler w/2.5" catback
OBX Header w/ hollowed kitty
Port/Polished Head w/ SS Valves

to come...
lambo doors possibly