Is there a "best" year GSR to get?
#12
i think early 96 is the best because they typically wont have as many miles as older models and they are the last to have obd1 and they have the lightest wheels stock. another plus is that the stock wheels look secksi with the center caps removed. gl with your buy and i hope i helped
steven
steven
#14
Originally posted by Kai
I prefer the 92-93 GS-R. It's an OBD-1 car with a pretty rare B17A1 engine. The transaxle has excellent gearing, the interior is great, and since it's a second generation unit, it doesn't have the ass-ugly bug eye headlights.
The B17A1 is prone to spin rod bearings when they get older, however (over 150k.) You can help prevent this with the addition of a crank girdle, they are not very expensive.
The 92-93 GS-R is a rare car, so it will also have collector's value in the future... in a way it already does. Fortunately, parts are still plentiful, so no need to worry about that. The only unusual part it uses is it's crank and rods (availible through Acura, aftermarket rods are also availible)... everything else is interchangible with other models.:thumbup:
I prefer the 92-93 GS-R. It's an OBD-1 car with a pretty rare B17A1 engine. The transaxle has excellent gearing, the interior is great, and since it's a second generation unit, it doesn't have the ass-ugly bug eye headlights.
The B17A1 is prone to spin rod bearings when they get older, however (over 150k.) You can help prevent this with the addition of a crank girdle, they are not very expensive.
The 92-93 GS-R is a rare car, so it will also have collector's value in the future... in a way it already does. Fortunately, parts are still plentiful, so no need to worry about that. The only unusual part it uses is it's crank and rods (availible through Acura, aftermarket rods are also availible)... everything else is interchangible with other models.:thumbup:
Though, I'll give you that the 92-93 GS-R is rare... I've only seen 1 or 2 running on the road, but I don't think that it's rarity will really matter 20 years down the road. The 94-01 GS-Rs will be remembered before the 90-93 body style.
And correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the b17a just "basically" a bored-out b16a?
#15
Originally posted by Epoch
Meh... I prefer the 94 GS-R over every previous incarnation... why? Better everything. The "bug eye" lights give you better road visibility, the interior on the 3rd gen is a lot better than the 2nd gen IMO, and the stability is a lot more refined (or so I hear).
Meh... I prefer the 94 GS-R over every previous incarnation... why? Better everything. The "bug eye" lights give you better road visibility, the interior on the 3rd gen is a lot better than the 2nd gen IMO, and the stability is a lot more refined (or so I hear).
I don't think that it's rarity will really matter 20 years down the road. The 94-01 GS-Rs will be remembered before the 90-93 body style.
Originally posted by Epoch
And correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the b17a just "basically" a bored-out b16a?
And correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the b17a just "basically" a bored-out b16a?
#16
Originally posted by Epoch
And correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the b17a just "basically" a bored-out b16a?
And correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the b17a just "basically" a bored-out b16a?
I've owned a 97ls too and it feels smaller inside and the visability is not as good as the g2's..... but I'll admit, the g3 feels more solid over bumps......
#19
I'd recommend getting the newest, lowest mileage GSR you can afford. This will cause you the least problems and probably be the least expensive car in the long run. Integras will run forever, but my '94 with 119k is starting to have a lot of little things go wrong with it in the past year. Such as starter, radiator, clutch, etc...
The differences between OBD I and OBD II aren't really important unless your planning on doing some serious modifications, such as a fully built NA motor or forced induction. With basic bolt-ons, however, any performance differences are basically non-existent.
Go with a 98+ if you can afford it. This is the first year Acura changed the front and rear fascias, and most people prefer that look. The interior amenities also get nicer as the years go by.
The differences between OBD I and OBD II aren't really important unless your planning on doing some serious modifications, such as a fully built NA motor or forced induction. With basic bolt-ons, however, any performance differences are basically non-existent.
Go with a 98+ if you can afford it. This is the first year Acura changed the front and rear fascias, and most people prefer that look. The interior amenities also get nicer as the years go by.
#20
get a 94-95 4dr gsr and you'll be happy..do a 98+ conversion and you'll be happier..
I hate the rear seat on the g3 2dr tegs..
I have a 94 4dr gsr with JDM ITR front conversion and the 98 rear lights and bumper..I LOVE IT!..so does every one eles :naughty:
My previouse car was a 92 4dr teg..i think theres more leg room for the rear passenger in the g3 4drs..
I hate the rear seat on the g3 2dr tegs..
I have a 94 4dr gsr with JDM ITR front conversion and the 98 rear lights and bumper..I LOVE IT!..so does every one eles :naughty:
My previouse car was a 92 4dr teg..i think theres more leg room for the rear passenger in the g3 4drs..