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Originally Posted by SatinWhitePearl
The Si is very much so in the same category, without question. In fact, the Si, in my opinion, is as close as we've been to a real Type R in the states for quite some time.
The DC series of Integras (RSXs) never received an LSD, in the states, and yet the Si did. The '06 Si was aimed to replace the RSX line altogether to give Acura a more "premium" model line up.
I previously owned an '06 RSX-S and loved it, but my Si trumps it in both chassis and power potential.
With regards to FWD versus RWD, I think they're both fun in their respective manners, it's really understeer or oversteer at the end of the day right?
I've owned fwd, rwd and awd vehicles - they're all fun.
Edit: One thing that's always kept me close to Honda is simply the character of their motors, each one is unique. When I traded in my '06 RSX-S, I loved my STi, but the motor was so boring. Boost is fun, but the motor just has no character.
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Well maybe it's just because I don't like the fact that it's not a purpose-built chassis. That's why I always felt a little disappointed with the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions too. Despite being drastically different in performance, you could still tell it was based on a basic sedan chassis.
Sure, I'll believe your new Civic Si is better than your old RSX - that's natural progression. But if they had kept the two lines separate, the RSX would still be better. And I agree that North America always got screwed in not getting a lot of the performance options/models which makes it an unfair comparison for us.
But anyway, I will never buy a FWD car again. I like to drive sportily and the dynamics of FWD always get in the way and give me a bad feeling when pushing the car hard. I want to feel a push and rotation of the rear and have a more progressive loss of grip. But don't get me wrong, FWD cars are just fine and good for most drivers.
Although Honda clearly makes advanced engines, the few that I drove didn't impress me all that much. The S2000 engine had no torque down low and the two stage VTEC engines felt like massive turbo lag. Plus, the newer non-Si Civic I drove felt really bland and underpowered with the annoying delayed rev drop. But I still have respect for Honda and believe they have enormous potential.