31st Jul 2011, 22:18

OK well, I'm sure no one is going to see this, but just in case...

To the poster above who said the GSX "pales" in comparison to the Hondas/Acuras... you're plain incorrect. The Honda/Acuras may have a slight advantage in handling (this really only goes for the RSX Type S and Integra Type R), but in straight line speed, NO stock Integra (including the Type R), Prelude, Civic Si, etc can match a stock GSX/GST in a straight line.

The GST and GSX hit 60mph well under 7 seconds, anywhere from 6.2 to 6.5. The Preludes, Integras and Si's are hard pressed to reach 60 in under 7 seconds stock. The only Honda/Acura product that can surpass the turbo Eclipses is the RSX Type S, which is still a driver's race (not good for the RSX, considering it's a much newer vehicle). With a good driver, the Honda/Acuras can hang about a 1 car to 1/4 car length behind the GST/GSX.

I owned a 1999 GST 5 speed MTX with 75,000k on the motor, all stock, and I never lost to any stock Prelude Si, Integra GSR, Civic Si (including the most recent model years). I also pulled on some modded Civic Si and Preludes. Unless the Eclipse is ATX and the Honda/Acura is MTX, or the DSM driver just blows, the Hondas/Acuras won't pull.

For comparison, I owned a 1994 Ford Probe GT, and was able to pull on Preludes, Integra GSR and Civic Si in that car, which was also stock and had over 100,000 miles (granted the races were sometimes very close).

I would still have that 99 GST if it weren't for my stint in rehab that forced me to sell it. Shame.

Just thought I'd clear that up...