2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
View Poll Results: Which would you choose?
Mr.White (89 Turbo II, STOCK)
76
75.25%
Mr. Red (87 Turbo II, hks, RB exhaust, FCD
24
23.76%
Choose neither and keep waiting.
1
0.99%
Voters: 101. You may not vote on this poll

i've been given a choice...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 12, 2004 | 01:18 AM
  #26  
Rookie84's Avatar
Rotary Enthusiast
Tenured Member 15 Years
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,283
Likes: 2
From: Seoul, Republic of Korea
White S5 Turbo II... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2004 | 01:27 AM
  #27  
Relisys190's Avatar
Thread Starter
REINCARNATED
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,710
Likes: 179
From: South Eastern USA
Rookie 84...

I clicked your car link. Man, White S5 T2's really are amazing.

I was wondering if anyone could point out fundimental differences about the two cars. I am currently an oldschool (86) S4 guy. I've only seen a handful of S5 cars. We only work on a handful of S5 cars here at the shop. What things would i like or dis-like about the S5?

Thanks for the opinions guys, I'm gunna need them (the dark side of the turbo world is calling me....)
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2004 | 01:53 AM
  #28  
andrew lohaus's Avatar
Rotary Enthusiast
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,255
Likes: 0
From: fl
Originally posted by Relisys190
(the dark side of the turbo world is calling me....)
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

um i own an s5 and have seen a few s4s. the way i see it is the s5 is a much more finished car inside and out estheticaly. you pay for this at the price of a few pounds but you get more power anyways. the s5 just has a classicness about it in the way everything was done. even though its baisiclay the same car. s5s always seem "newer"(not just 'cus they are litteraly) and more atractvive even if in worse condition to me. the touches of the s5 seem to give them a sort of timelessness in terms of style that the s4 and even to some extent an fd doesnt cary. it just OOZES everyhting that was good and true about late '80s japanese automotive design. starightforward without being cheapened or takcky while remaining estheticaly pleesing and uniform. maybe i waxed a little poetic there but i say go s5. just my $.02
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2004 | 02:10 AM
  #29  
gsracer's Avatar
EIT
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,790
Likes: 0
From: Austin, TX
s5's look better than s4's, but I don't like the electronic omp or the auto seat builts. The engine itself is slightly stronger and can handle a little more power than a s4 engine. But unless you're planning on going over 400 rwhp I don't think that will be an issue. You can swap the s5 turbo onto the s4 as well as the wheels and spoiler.
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2004 | 06:14 AM
  #30  
Rookie84's Avatar
Rotary Enthusiast
Tenured Member 15 Years
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,283
Likes: 2
From: Seoul, Republic of Korea
Relisys190, thanks for the complement. If you liked pics of my car, it looks better in person!! I say go for white S5 TII as long as it's well taken care of. Looks like the car is not abused and that's always a good thing.

Electric OMP sucks but there is always pre-mix I say ditch that OMP and premix!
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2004 | 12:03 PM
  #31  
xfeastonarsex's Avatar
fire from MY tailpipe!
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 1,204
Likes: 1
From: Cincinnati, Oh
if nothing else the round tail lights.
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2004 | 12:08 PM
  #32  
MaxRX7's Avatar
hambre y sueño
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 300
Likes: 1
From: 80* >
brass monkey, that funkey monkey

oops, wrong post.

the 87 has me worried with those 3 mods.
pics will also help
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2004 | 12:15 PM
  #33  
rx-7s rock's Avatar
Game of Death
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,750
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
white is far superior to red.
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2004 | 06:51 PM
  #34  
infinitezero's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
From: illinois
Originally posted by rx-7s rock
white is far superior to red.
but the red color adds 10 hp

Reply
Old Jan 12, 2004 | 11:53 PM
  #35  
fstrnyou's Avatar
Rotary Enthusiast
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,233
Likes: 0
From: Statesboro, GA
maybe, but a non filtering HKS filter takes away 20hp.
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2004 | 12:32 AM
  #36  
jeffraider's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 74
Likes: 0
From: Nanaimo, BC
I'd take the white car, but I'm wary of 7s that HAVEN'T been beat on a bit. See what he says about how much he's redlined it, how often he drives it, etc. There was a beautiful S5 NA for sale when I was looking for my car. It was a good price, and just MINT, old man driven. I went with an enthusiast-driven S4 NA, and my car is extremely healthy, while the S5 blew its engine thanks to carbon buildup during a test drive.
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2004 | 05:36 AM
  #37  
silverrotor's Avatar
Moderator
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 7,592
Likes: 5
From: Toronto, Corporate Canada
Originally posted by Smoken'
s5 all the way!! I would give my left nut for an s5 turbo
Be careful what you wish for.

Personally, I'd go with the least modded/mileage FC. To have a modded FC on the platter Is not always a good thing. My preferance Is s4's. Even though I have everything s5 TII on my s4 NA car. Good luck and I don't have to tell you that the TII Is an entirely different animal - as compared to NA's, right?
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2004 | 09:10 PM
  #38  
TonyTurboII's Avatar
Glock Lover
Tenured Member 20 Years
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 2,223
Likes: 0
From: Currently residing in St Charles, MO
Originally posted by j9fd3s
white > red
Yeah. If you get the white one you have to drop a 3 Rotor in it. Its customary.
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2004 | 09:35 PM
  #39  
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 659
Likes: 0
From: Delaware
Just out of curiousity did you buy either of these cars ?
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2004 | 09:56 PM
  #40  
TooMuch4You's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 20 Years
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 392
Likes: 0
From: Portland
Originally posted by infinitezero
but the red color adds 10 hp

You cannot deny that red IS the color of fast ..... But who cares get the white one! (i might be a bit biased)
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2004 | 10:04 PM
  #41  
Bauer778's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 283
Likes: 0
From: CT
what kit is on that car Tomuch4you i like it alot
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2004 | 10:53 PM
  #42  
ddub's Avatar
i am legendary
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,478
Likes: 1
From: Kirkland, WA
Originally posted by Ocelot
S5 tails = pwn S4 tails

Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
eyecandy
Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes
23
Mar 17, 2010 01:43 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:55 PM.