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Feb 6, 2012 | 09:34 AM

#31

kolyan2k

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Originally Posted by skkppy

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Originally Posted by kolyan2k' timestamp='1328303948' post='21381885

which wheels are those ? 18s ?

nope, they are 17" they are tsw nurburgrings in matte bronze. they look pretty dark at night, but in the day the color is awesome! happy motoring!

http://lsdmotorsports.com/ctgy/901124023.html

thanks. they look good

Feb 20, 2012 | 10:09 PM

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s2k-tilldeath

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Originally Posted by whiteflash

I think he's referring to the bog at pre- 3K shifting. You can be smooth as you want with the technical stuff, but from my experience, it still won't be as smooth as a 5K shift.

OP No you're not a lone. No you're not retarded. I shift at 4-4.5k (Daily driving) for this exact reason, especially through the first three gears.

right here ^^

Feb 21, 2012 | 07:47 AM

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rob-2

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Originally Posted by starchland

The higher the rpm you shift at, the less exacting you need to be when matching rpms. That is why it is smoother.

This

Feb 21, 2012 | 08:50 AM

#34

drghettodave

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Coming from ported engine FD3S on standalone EMS and unsprung twin plates and a 6lb flywheel... The S is like a luxury car haha

But yes, If you look at the S2k's owners manual, the recommended shift points (translated from speed) all happens almost 4k ish. That should be a good reference point.

Feb 21, 2012 | 06:53 PM

#35

AlecsS2k

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yah it feels smoother at high rpms

btw is it true that if your maintenance light is on the ecu makes ur car less torque lol?

Feb 21, 2012 | 07:08 PM

#36

niick

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From: Alabama

I was thinking to myself about this today as well, shifting at 3k required a lot more clutch and throttle play than the more naturally flowing shift at 4k-4.5k

As a whole the car definitely handles better in every facet of the way when you get on it

EDIT: Yesterday I really got on the car, drove for an hour from pulls on the highway etc hitting vtec a lot. Today the car feels WAY more peppy and shifts noticeably smoother at lower rpm's.