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Kwaartz · 02-03-2002, 05:04 PM

what would be a better buy, a 240 adn do a sr swap or an RSX Type S?

drift freaq · 02-03-2002, 05:09 PM

ok this is just a dumb question. think about it guy. FF versus FR . Oh yeah in case you do not know what that means. Front wheel drive (front front) versus rear wheel drive (front rear) .
Now on this Forum most everybody is going to tell you to go with the 240 because its rear wheel drive and more fun to drive because of that. Its up to you . You should not make your decision on what other people think but what you want and what you figure out will suit you best. Now go use your brain and figure it out.

sspikey · 02-03-2002, 05:19 PM

lets not forget the 240 is mroe powerful. add the sr20det youll be screaming!

rampid360 · 02-03-2002, 05:42 PM

can i have some of the money you have?   No?   well ok then...i'll just give my advice.   240's are lighter, rear wheel drive, faster (especially if you are swapping the sr)  and lets not forget  OHH SO SEXY.  

Keeping in mind that with a rwd car, if you turn too sharply, you just turn sharper...with a fwd, if you turn to sharply, your wheels turn and you keep going straight...into the telephone pole, old woman, her french poodle..ect...

Then you have a scarcity issue...how many 240sx's do you see running around?   You can join our boring old cookie cutter  nissan club...or that ELITE group of ricey honda owners.  (note the sarcasm.)

However, your call...whatever floats your boat...try them both out and see what you like.

zephyr · 02-03-2002, 06:07 PM

an sr powered s13 (assuming the s13 red top) would be a bit faster than an rsx type s or whatever it is
but the rsx would be brand new from the factory and engine swaps don't always go as planned.  You'd also be looking at a used car in general, so theres always the ordinary maintenance type thing.  If you can find a really almost brand new 240 i'd say get the 240 by all means.  

tnord · 02-03-2002, 06:24 PM

i agree with most of the above statements but keep in mind that you'll have probably a 60k+ warranty on the RSX, it'll be more reliable, when it breaks it'll be easy to get fixed, and you'll have a brand new car instead of a used chassis along with a used drivetrain

duderiffic · 02-03-2002, 06:52 PM

The RSX looks like a mutant fly.

240 2NR · 02-03-2002, 07:12 PM

First off I would cay this belongs in the chat section.

Second, I believe the RSX will be lighter than a 240, though the SR will drop the weight a bit, probably ~75lbs.

Depending what Chassis you get (S13, older cheaper, S14 newer more expensive) you will still probaby be under the purchase price of a new RSX considering the max a good 98 S14 will fetch is under $15k and a swap will be under $5k.

As for performance, the SR swap with mild tuning and add ons like exhaust, intake, and higher boost will have you spanking the RSX.  Staright line will be a decent race, but the SR will have lots of torque and pull over a broader rev range.  It will seem faster around town, and require less shifting.  You also don't have to drive it in the top quarter of the rev range all the time.  Fun when you want to, but a PIA to work everyday.

The one really nice thing in my opinion about the RSX is the interior.  Its pretty nice for stock and the seats look nice and are really supportive (s13 seats suck and they get better by model year for S14).  Never did drive it, just sat.  My friend at the dealership is traveling abroad and I figure its not worth it if I can't really DRIVE it.

It's up to you though.  Go drive an RSX and find someone with an SR.  Both are bound to be fast and put a smile on your face but will be completely different cars.  Its apples and oranges (nissans and hondas, stock and heavily modded)

SpoiledBoi · 02-03-2002, 07:40 PM

get a rsx type R.....only fwd i would ever buy...a type r.....gsr are one of the best 4 cylinders stock ever...and type r...must be crazy.....anyways back to RWD

stimm · 02-03-2002, 07:49 PM

type R drives like a video game! no body roll geta  type R

wherezmytofu · 02-03-2002, 08:15 PM

aaaaaaaaa...........the stock rsx non type s is faster then the 240sx, also the rsc type r is a jdm only car <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>

crazycuban · 02-03-2002, 08:42 PM

they're saying with the sr20 the 240sx is faster than the rsx type s.

wherezmytofu · 02-03-2002, 08:49 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from sspikey on 5:19 pm on Feb. 3, 2002
lets not forget the 240 is mroe powerful. add the sr20det youll be screaming!
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i dun think they're saying that cuba :X

crazycuban · 02-03-2002, 08:53 PM

####, then we got some dumb peeps on this board...

sspikey · 02-03-2002, 09:05 PM

ive heard the RSX is pretty shitty car.

*LanceS13* · 02-03-2002, 10:28 PM

#Moderation Mode

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02-03-2002, 05:04 PM	#1
Kwaartz Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what would be a better buy, a 240 adn do a sr swap or an RSX Type S?

02-03-2002, 05:09 PM	#2
drift freaq R.I.P. Aya, always love Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Feliz/Hollywood Posts: 18,564 Trader Rating: (215) Rides Gallery: drift freaq Feedback Score: 215 reviews	ok this is just a dumb question. think about it guy. FF versus FR . Oh yeah in case you do not know what that means. Front wheel drive (front front) versus rear wheel drive (front rear) . Now on this Forum most everybody is going to tell you to go with the 240 because its rear wheel drive and more fun to drive because of that. Its up to you . You should not make your decision on what other people think but what you want and what you figure out will suit you best. Now go use your brain and figure it out.

02-03-2002, 05:19 PM	#3
sspikey Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 394 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lets not forget the 240 is mroe powerful. add the sr20det youll be screaming!

02-03-2002, 05:42 PM	#4
rampid360 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 328 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	can i have some of the money you have?   No?   well ok then...i'll just give my advice.   240's are lighter, rear wheel drive, faster (especially if you are swapping the sr)  and lets not forget  OHH SO SEXY.   Keeping in mind that with a rwd car, if you turn too sharply, you just turn sharper...with a fwd, if you turn to sharply, your wheels turn and you keep going straight...into the telephone pole, old woman, her french poodle..ect... Then you have a scarcity issue...how many 240sx's do you see running around?   You can join our boring old cookie cutter  nissan club...or that ELITE group of ricey honda owners.  (note the sarcasm.) However, your call...whatever floats your boat...try them both out and see what you like.

02-03-2002, 06:07 PM	#5
zephyr Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 356 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	an sr powered s13 (assuming the s13 red top) would be a bit faster than an rsx type s or whatever it is but the rsx would be brand new from the factory and engine swaps don't always go as planned.  You'd also be looking at a used car in general, so theres always the ordinary maintenance type thing.  If you can find a really almost brand new 240 i'd say get the 240 by all means.

02-03-2002, 06:24 PM	#6
tnord Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,975 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i agree with most of the above statements but keep in mind that you'll have probably a 60k+ warranty on the RSX, it'll be more reliable, when it breaks it'll be easy to get fixed, and you'll have a brand new car instead of a used chassis along with a used drivetrain

02-03-2002, 06:52 PM	#7
duderiffic Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bay Area (Sunnyvale) Age: 43 Posts: 464 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The RSX looks like a mutant fly.

02-03-2002, 07:12 PM	#8
240 2NR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Denver Posts: 1,131 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	First off I would cay this belongs in the chat section. Second, I believe the RSX will be lighter than a 240, though the SR will drop the weight a bit, probably ~75lbs. Depending what Chassis you get (S13, older cheaper, S14 newer more expensive) you will still probaby be under the purchase price of a new RSX considering the max a good 98 S14 will fetch is under $15k and a swap will be under $5k. As for performance, the SR swap with mild tuning and add ons like exhaust, intake, and higher boost will have you spanking the RSX.  Staright line will be a decent race, but the SR will have lots of torque and pull over a broader rev range.  It will seem faster around town, and require less shifting.  You also don't have to drive it in the top quarter of the rev range all the time.  Fun when you want to, but a PIA to work everyday. The one really nice thing in my opinion about the RSX is the interior.  Its pretty nice for stock and the seats look nice and are really supportive (s13 seats suck and they get better by model year for S14).  Never did drive it, just sat.  My friend at the dealership is traveling abroad and I figure its not worth it if I can't really DRIVE it. It's up to you though.  Go drive an RSX and find someone with an SR.  Both are bound to be fast and put a smile on your face but will be completely different cars.  Its apples and oranges (nissans and hondas, stock and heavily modded)

02-03-2002, 07:40 PM	#9
SpoiledBoi Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 89 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	get a rsx type R.....only fwd i would ever buy...a type r.....gsr are one of the best 4 cylinders stock ever...and type r...must be crazy.....anyways back to RWD

02-03-2002, 07:49 PM	#10
stimm Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	type R drives like a video game! no body roll geta  type R

02-03-2002, 08:15 PM	#11
wherezmytofu BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,873 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	aaaaaaaaa...........the stock rsx non type s is faster then the 240sx, also the rsc type r is a jdm only car <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>

02-03-2002, 08:42 PM	#12
crazycuban Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	they're saying with the sr20 the 240sx is faster than the rsx type s.

02-03-2002, 08:49 PM	#13
wherezmytofu BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,873 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from sspikey on 5:19 pm on Feb. 3, 2002 lets not forget the 240 is mroe powerful. add the sr20det youll be screaming! </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> i dun think they're saying that cuba :X

02-03-2002, 08:53 PM	#14
crazycuban Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	####, then we got some dumb peeps on this board...

02-03-2002, 09:05 PM	#15
sspikey Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 394 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ive heard the RSX is pretty shitty car.

02-03-2002, 10:28 PM	#16
LanceS13 AutoX Junkie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MS Age: 43 Posts: 2,044 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	#Moderation Mode <a href="http://www.zilvia.net/forums/cgi-bin/topic.cgi?forum=1&topic=2627" target="_self">Moved here</a>