I just test drove a 1997 VTEC Prelude. I can't say I noticed any huge performance gap between it an

VTEC's wank, end of story.

Surely they do already - I mean, they do actually drive the things don't
they ?

 

Dunno - would you?

 

Dunno - would you?

 

Dunno - would you?

 

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Bite me. Some dickwad crossposted into 'ours' (I use the word in
relative terms) for no apparent reason, so why should I not repay the
favour.

Not necessary!

 

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Bite me. Some dickwad crossposted into 'ours' (I use the word in
relative terms) for no apparent reason, so why should I not repay the
favour.

Not necessary!

 

<crossposts trims>

Bite me. Some dickwad crossposted into 'ours' (I use the word in
relative terms) for no apparent reason, so why should I not repay the
favour.

Not necessary!

 

I was the owner of 3 different Del Sol's at one time, a 93 S with 105? HP, a
93 Si with 125 HP and a 94 VTEC with 160 HP. All were taken care of very
well. I agree with your theory about maltreated vehicles, but if you
didn't notice any difference between the 2, then you don't know how to get
what is in there out. I agree that 0-60 acceleration is not a great
indicator, but there was a difference I'm sure. I notice the biggest
advantage with the VTEC engine is for passing ability (there is no
comparison) and the performance in a headwind or on severe uphills.
Somebody else mentioned something that is relevant, you've got to 'use' the
revs in those engines. You have to get to know the car and find the power
bands.

 

I was the owner of 3 different Del Sol's at one time, a 93 S with 105? HP, a
93 Si with 125 HP and a 94 VTEC with 160 HP. All were taken care of very
well. I agree with your theory about maltreated vehicles, but if you
didn't notice any difference between the 2, then you don't know how to get
what is in there out. I agree that 0-60 acceleration is not a great
indicator, but there was a difference I'm sure. I notice the biggest
advantage with the VTEC engine is for passing ability (there is no
comparison) and the performance in a headwind or on severe uphills.
Somebody else mentioned something that is relevant, you've got to 'use' the
revs in those engines. You have to get to know the car and find the power
bands.

 

I was the owner of 3 different Del Sol's at one time, a 93 S with 105? HP, a
93 Si with 125 HP and a 94 VTEC with 160 HP. All were taken care of very
well. I agree with your theory about maltreated vehicles, but if you
didn't notice any difference between the 2, then you don't know how to get
what is in there out. I agree that 0-60 acceleration is not a great
indicator, but there was a difference I'm sure. I notice the biggest
advantage with the VTEC engine is for passing ability (there is no
comparison) and the performance in a headwind or on severe uphills.
Somebody else mentioned something that is relevant, you've got to 'use' the
revs in those engines. You have to get to know the car and find the power
bands.

 

The way I got these action shots was by parking the cars over a steam
vent. See, in the east coast, the weather is very cold and such. The
steam is very good and thick in the winter. It looks like smoke.

I don't think that some cold steam to the bottom of the car would hurt
any cars. The vent was letting out cold steam. Not hot steam. I can
stand over the vent and the temp is just air temp.

The way I got the idea was just one day, I was drivng by the base
library and there are these vents on the ground. It is an Air Force
base. They have these steam vents. I got the silly idea of seeing
what it would look like if a car was parked over the vent. The result
was these very good action shots.

No cars were harmed during the filming of these images.

 

The way I got these action shots was by parking the cars over a steam
vent. See, in the east coast, the weather is very cold and such. The
steam is very good and thick in the winter. It looks like smoke.

I don't think that some cold steam to the bottom of the car would hurt
any cars. The vent was letting out cold steam. Not hot steam. I can
stand over the vent and the temp is just air temp.

The way I got the idea was just one day, I was drivng by the base
library and there are these vents on the ground. It is an Air Force
base. They have these steam vents. I got the silly idea of seeing
what it would look like if a car was parked over the vent. The result
was these very good action shots.

No cars were harmed during the filming of these images.

 

The way I got these action shots was by parking the cars over a steam
vent. See, in the east coast, the weather is very cold and such. The
steam is very good and thick in the winter. It looks like smoke.

I don't think that some cold steam to the bottom of the car would hurt
any cars. The vent was letting out cold steam. Not hot steam. I can
stand over the vent and the temp is just air temp.

The way I got the idea was just one day, I was drivng by the base
library and there are these vents on the ground. It is an Air Force
base. They have these steam vents. I got the silly idea of seeing
what it would look like if a car was parked over the vent. The result
was these very good action shots.

No cars were harmed during the filming of these images.

 

heh, cool. I didn't think you had a sense of humour at first

 

heh, cool. I didn't think you had a sense of humour at first

 

heh, cool. I didn't think you had a sense of humour at first

 

lmao (would have preferred without smiley, shows ur a bit soft lord)

 

lmao (would have preferred without smiley, shows ur a bit soft lord)

 

lmao (would have preferred without smiley, shows ur a bit soft lord)

 

The last time I drove the new Lude, the Vtec kick-in was dramatic. But the car had a cold air intake and
performance exhaust (and dropped). In fact with the Lude, gearing from 5th into 2nd gear (which
instantly took the rpm to over 5500rpm) was more impressive when compared to RSX Type-S in the same
situation. I suspect the Ludes more sporty response was do to the minor performance add ons. However,
even with the performance add-ons, the Type-S was all round faster (being able to hold the Vtec till
8000rpm instead of 7000rpm makes a huge difference).

Obviously, the 97 Lude that you test drove is not a good example of that model's ability. Personally,
I'd take the 95 since the interior is more reminiscence of the CRX and the seating is more suited for my
larger frame.

Pars