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Old May 12, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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I've never felt the need to VTEC my car. It's fast enough without ever going past 6000rpm.
Old May 12, 2004 | 06:49 PM
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Originally posted by alexf20c
I've never felt the need to VTEC my car. It's fast enough without ever going past 6000rpm.
Really? I find that if I don't go past 6000 rpm, I can't merge into traffic very easily. Maybe it has to do something with California roadways?

In normal driving around town and the like, I don't feel the need to VTEC, though. Hitting VTEC means going way too fast over the speed limit, and I definitely do not need any tickets!
Old May 12, 2004 | 07:39 PM
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We have this tunnel underpass that goes under some train tracks, right before you enter the downtown area which is filled with danceclubs and bars. There are always tons of people standing outside just hanging out. The other night I went through the tunnel in 1st and 2nd through VTEC... I swear everyone nearby stopped what they were doing and just stared as I drove by, it was pretty damn funny to see their reactions.
Old May 12, 2004 | 07:50 PM
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I think I need to go to Lafayette and try that p0pe
Old May 12, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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Originally posted by alexf20c
I've never felt the need to VTEC my car. It's fast enough without ever going past 6000rpm.



Love your humor.
Old May 12, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by SocratesDTC
one word:

"Amuse R1000"

Who needs motorbikes?
Old May 12, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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injen cai/ invidia exhaust here and man do a get a stare when I pass up old people.

can't wait to add more goodies
Old May 12, 2004 | 09:20 PM
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Passed a SUV once before at about redline and apparently he had his window down. After the pass we both get stuck at a light side by side and he waves my window down with a serious look. I thought he was going to ask for directions until I heard him say (now this is a pretty big man with a mustache and in his 40s) : "You scared me. I almost had a heart attack". At first I thought he was kidding and I actually laughed a little until I saw just how serious he was. I kind of apologized, I don't know why, and we went on our way. Weird experience.
Old May 12, 2004 | 10:03 PM
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Originally posted by WFO Racer
What did some people drive before that make them think the little Honda is quick ?
You really don't think this car is fast?
Granted, it's not the fastest car on the market, but it definitely has some pick-up and go.
You're just kidding around, right?
Old May 12, 2004 | 10:34 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by WFO Racer



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