On my way to school there is a very nice long sharp corner. When entering at the same high speed I can accelerate through it. My friend's base needs to brake. It's not about feeling it. It's knowing that you can kill a base in the corners.

 

Try a LSD equipped one if you get the chance and you'll see which one is gonna whip which ... ATTS doesn't beat LSD applications, but of course if its just base then ATTS works wonders. Not betting on it, LSDs are considered cheap these days as an essential modification if not definitely important.

 

You're taking this way too seriously...I don't think TomR said anything about being a professional racer. I like ATTS better than FWD LSD's I've tried, plus you get the following advantages:

- less hassle w/ buying and installing an aftermarket diff
- continued full warranty on your diff
- better resale value
- much nicer wheels, plus spoiler, nicer interior, etc.

TomR, you should just test drive both on a curvy road, and let us know which one wins your comparison test!

 

hey thanks for the opinions. Thought of another question today.Like what Howie said. If i supercharge or turbo a SH Prelude would I have to take the ATTS out?

 

It's what I have been hearing. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to say the name of another board here but I'll take the chance. If you go over to the Prelude board over at superhonda you'll fine some really informative post about the Prelude. And I think the issue of the whole taking out ATTS if going turbo was recently discussed there.

 

I dun think the ATTS worth the $$... i would rather money on a Quaffe LSD and some other mods..

 

LSD is definitely not being too serious about modifying the handling of a car. If you say that's serious, why do you think the Integra Type R is the king of FF in Japan? Ultimately because of the Helical 1.5way LSD that makes it so good.

In my opinion, if you can afford to super or turbocharge your car, installing a proper racing LSD to cope with the power is no big deal as well. After all, that's what really good about it. If ATTS was really that big of a deal ... Why didn't it became the king of FF in Japan? Because of the weight?

I don't think so, Honda has always pulled off miracles in research and development. Maybe it was just inappropriate because the term Prelude in Honda also happens to mean installing the best of techology can offer for the market from them and testing the market reactions for use in other cars.

Some positive Prelude testing has resulted 5th generation Prelude automatic tiptronic styled gearbox being incorporate into the Honda Oddessy as well. 3rd generation lead the way of 4WS into Honda Accords as well. Climate control made its way accordingly in Honda line-ups as well. The list goes on, just sad that ATTS doesn't beat real mechanical LSDs as yet.

 

I don't know too much about LSD and I'm not doubting that it's better. But correct me if I'm wrong, I don't believe it's a popular upgrade among Prelude drivers. Don't ask me why it is so but I've heard it mentioned but not for a long time.

Again, if you're going to put a turbo in it you might be better off saving the money. But for me ATTS was only a bonus. I was going to get the leather and the spoiler anyways. Up to you, it's been a popular debate and most of the SH owners don't regret getting the SH. It makes a better everyday driver.

 

I have a 99 SH and I absolutely love it. I was able to out drive all but one ITR in the twisties with the car(of course that did have a bit to do with driver capabilities). Actually, I am selling my 99SH right now. I can give you an excellent deal on a car with 33k miles, still under warranty and in EXCELLENT condition. I changed the oil every 3k miles and it has had EVERY suggested maintenance. It is VERY well cared for. Give me an email if you are interested. mathewc@mindspring.com