Re: Acuras

["Billy T." <btylaska@onramp.net>]

RS was dropped for 99, and was only available as a coupe in 98

Tim Irwin wrote:

> When I was shopping for one, there was also an RS, which was the base model.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Billy T. [mailto:btylaska@onramp.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2000 12:55 PM
> To: jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject: Re:
>
> The GSR is available in 2 and 4 door versions.  The GS is the next trim
> level down,
> no vtec, 140 hp, and 0-60 in the high 7's, in 2 and 4 door versions. After
> that,
> there is the LS, which is pretty much the same as the GS, but less equipped
>
> If it is a GSR you will probably win, depends on the driver.  If it is an GS
> or LS,
> you should walk him.
>
> FWIW, the car weighs about 2650 pounds
>
> Bill Hussey wrote:
>
> > The RS is the 4-door version.  My SO's best friend has one.  got an 8000
> rpm
> > redline and lightweight on it's side, but the power band is so narrow it's
> very
> > very hard to launch properly, not to mention how hard it is to keep from
> frying
> > the clutch.
> >
> > Bill
> > '98 GLX
> >
> > "Chadwick, John/COR/INV" wrote:
> >
> > > RS? I've heard of GSR, no RS though. Anyway you should be able to beat
> him.
> > > Has he done anything to it?