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Old 10-23-2001, 05:02 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Phantom
[B]Like the other day, I anticipated that this ice cream truck wanted to run...so as soon as he got to my side mirror...I downshifted to vtec about the same time he floored it.
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Old 10-24-2001, 02:53 AM
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VTEC is Great!!! Just stay in it and you are set! I always try to be above 7000rpm before I race anyone. It sure helps in the win category.
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Old 10-24-2001, 03:19 AM
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Another tip for high HP / low torque cars. Keep excess weight to a minimum. Junk in the trunk, topped off gas tank, heavy large diameter wheels, big stereo, or a passenger slow ya down more than they do a torque monster vehicle. Torquers can also go up hills without downshifts. Honda made the shifter so fast and sweet for a reason!!

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Does anyone know how to adjust the idle on our cars? I'm trying to get mine to sit on about 6000rpm.
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You're right!
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Yo Sev what were you racing when you ran that 13.8 on the track?
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I just got mine like a monthe ago, and I was just wondering at what RPM does V-TECH engage in our cars?
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by bmoyes
[B]Does anyone know how to adjust the idle on our cars?
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Phantom
[B]That's the reason why I downshift and take off whenever I even suspect the car next to me wants to run.

Like the other day, I anticipated that this ice cream truck wanted to run...so as soon as he got to my side mirror...I downshifted to vtec about the same time he floored it.
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Originally posted by CrZyFuC
I just got mine like a monthe ago, and I was just wondering at what RPM does V-TECH engage in our cars?
It's about 5700RPM, I think. I use the audible tachometer as opposed to the visible
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