Is it my imagination, or does the RSX (base model) have a stiffer ride than the old GSR's. I had a GSR, and recently purchased a new '03 RSX. Love the refinement they did to the Integra's successor, great right off the lot. Somehow, I remember the GSR having a smoother ride down the highway, and feeling fewer bumps in the road.
Especially noticeable when the asphalt has uneven pits or sink spots from lots of heavy traffic/heat/rain. The dam DOT won't fix the roads around here.
I noticed they eliminated the double wishbone suspension, opting for a regular strut/spring setup. Does anyone know why they didn't pick up the dbl wishbone setup for the RSX?
In any event, the RSX sure handles better off the showroom floor than the GSR. I lOVE the Recaro-designed front seats!

Thanks.

 

cuz honda sucks, hehe. macpherson struts are cheaper than double wishbones.. they also take up less space, allowing the new global compact platform (g7 civ/rsx) to have shorter overall dimensions than the previous g3 teg/g5 civic while boasting larger interior capacity, more cargo volumes, better crash test ratings, all that good stuff that appeals to consumers

the RSX definitely does handle better, but its definitely possible your GS-R soaked up road undulations a lot more confidently

 

Great choice! I noticed a little stiffer ride in my type-s also. And, like you, I went from a gsr to my rsx. I'm not to sure why they did the suspension the way they did, but it seems to work well. Also, I too love the interior styling. :woowoo:

 

Also went from a GSR to the RSXtypeS, can't really say whether or not the ride is harsher though. We've got about 28,000 miles on it, and the last GSR that we traded in on it had 37000 miles. Maybe it softens up as the suspension wears in. But I also like the feel of the road, except in winter in Mich, it seems every expansion joint is buckled up, and a short wheel base just emphasizes that.

 

Ok, now we have a growing demand for a double wishbone conversion kit for the RSX Any suspension developers listening out there? Hint hint

 

i have a 2002 and i love it. i noticed that the tires do have a little too much pressure from the dealership. i dropped the pressure a tad bit all around and it seems to ride much better now. but from my experience (i've owned 2 vettes, a gsr, and a 911) sports cars do not have very comfortable rides, something about being able to feel the road.

 

You know what guys, today as me and my g/f were going to lunch, I remembered this thread, and DID notice it was a ruffer than usual ride. Jen also said she noticed it became a ruffer ride now than it was in the beginning. What is happening anybody know? She claims its the potholes in the roads and how theres tons of them after all the storms and now we notice it... I think otherwise. Help!

 

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My heart goes out to all of you with the S-type, it has an even stiffer setup.
I talked with some latest generation Civic (2001+) owners, and they think their newer Civic rides worse than their older one. The new Civics also had their double wishbone setup yanked in favor of Mac structs. Even Consumer Reports says that the new Civic ride is "less supple than the old model" Not sure if "supple" is the right word for our purposes here, but the point is made.
Acura's website claims the front shocks are some kind of multi-stage dampers, going from softer to stiffer depending on the load/road conditions. But dam if I can tell any damping going on when I need it most, bridge pavement transitions, highway
expansion joints, and uneven bumps. That is sudden "jolts".
Maybe I should go into NOPI and ask if they have any "rasing" springs for an RSX I wonder if some nice Koni or Tokico adjustible shocks would help?
It is a tradeoff, road feel vs. road isolation. I am very happy with this car for pure driving thrills on a budget. Acura seems to have listened to requests from Integra owners, and incorporated them into the RSX. I just hope they keep an ear open to us for the next generetion