djordje

Do these two cars have same transmission??
I heard RSX has lots of issues with tranny is it same
case with the SIR??
I'm not talking about the typeS..
tnx

PSI_Envy

No. They are different. Although, I do believe my CTR and my friend's DC5 share similar trannies if not the exact same. Both are 6 speed trannies on a K-series motor. And i haven't had any problems with the 6 speed yet. Although I have heard problems with the 5 speed version in the states.

djordje

what about the 5 speed tranny in canadian SIR, not type R

PSI_Envy

According to some people in the states, I've heard that the SiR EP has big problems. Clutch, release bearing, 2nd gear and steering problems where most talked about. I hope that helps.

djordje

yup, that's what i was wondering about... those are the exact symptoms that i heard from ppl owning rsx.
i'm thinkig about buying rsx , and my friend was telling me how their transmission suck and i might be better off with sir... i wasnt sure if the tranny was the same so i figured i'd ask before i say something stupid.....

thanks for the help

imported_EG4door

The SiR has a shorter gear ratio compared to the Base RSX.

imported_EG4door

Like PSI_Envy said theres the 2nd gear grind. Although I haven't had any problems so far.

Theres also probelems with the steering rack on the 02-03 EP3s. From what I've heard Honda has issued some sort of recall to replace the steering rack in the US, don't know if the recall includes Canada.

2 BLU

To answer your qusetion about the trannies, they are different. They have different gear ratios.

As for the grinding from 1st to 2nd issue, nothing has come of it as of yet.

There have not been many cases with the steering rack problem in canada. I dont see honda canada issuing a recall/update/bulletin on them.

djordje if you are looking into getting a SiR, I am selling my SiR for $19000 o.b.o.... it is milano red (Rare) with 28,000kms and some what done up..intake, exhaust, suspenion, cf hood, type r wing to name a few.....you can pm me about details and if you want to see it.



Jamie