oo - didn't know if that was bad (going too high on low gears). I was already in gears because it was the highway. I'd love to try it in 1st but I can't anywhere close where I live - too much traffic and people. Next time I get an open spot I'll definetely try it, now that I have the engine broken in!! Do I love it!!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by MikesS2K
[B]oo - didn't know if that was bad (going too high on low gears).

 

I tested the higher gears a while back on the freeway, 3rd tops at 90, 4th tops at 125. I didn't bother to check 5th and 6th... Yet.

 

I get into the 90's on third about 92 to 94 depends on how good my previous shifts where....A great way to feel vtec is on a very short higway on ramp slow down after the last curve before the long merge part onto the highway stay in second gear about 35...then look for traffic if clear hit it....takes like three seconds until ya hit 6000rpm....definetly feel it pull and gets stronger as the rpm go up...be careful its like crack ya want more and push that red line ...don't bounce or ya feel like a fool.

 

I haven't heard of an S that the rev limiter would allow to bo above low to mid nines. When I'm VTECing, I try to shift at 9, usually am a little low, and therefore where I should be. With forced induction it's a bit difficult not over revving in 1st and 2nd because the tach climbs very fast at that range in low gears. Look at HP curves and you will note that after 9000 horsepower falls off drastically. Everyone else is having to quit at 6000-7000. Just because we can go beyond that is no reason to abuse it.

 

Massive power surge? There is no such thing in an S2000. If thats what your expecting you purchased the wrong car.

 

well isnt it hard on the engine if you run the engine to 9000 rpm all the time...or is it built to take that??

 

Only time will tell... only time.

 

As s2000 owners know the 2 liter engine is sensitive to weight!
How much do you weigh? Did you have a passenger in the car when you got your dose of V-tec? The answer to feeling that V-tec grunt is not always adding hp but taking weight off the car.

You can easily take 100 lbs off the car and it will look the same on the exterior except for Volk te 37's in 16 inch. My S is noticeably quicker after taking 100 lbs off, I now will take another 27 lbs off, add this to a CAI and denso plugs with synthetic oil and you have a faster ride.

 

The VTEC rush, to me, feels like the kick-in acceleration of my son's Mazada 323 turbo. Not saying that little zoom-zoom car is as fast as the S, but the feeling when hitting the VTEC range is similar to the turbo kicking in--IMO. Of course, that was the only turbo powered car I've driven.