VTEC is overrated
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Originally posted by SeaDoXPL
Bald Tires should actually get better grip as there is more rubber making contact with the street.
Think racing slicks . They are slick for a reason.
Bald Tires should actually get better grip as there is more rubber making contact with the street.
Think racing slicks . They are slick for a reason.
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From: West Henrietta UPSTATE NY
I for one can be counted as loving my abrupt VTEC.
I'm coming from an '87 and a '90 CRX-Si. With the mods I made to them the power delivery was smooth and strong. The S however is not like that at all, the power does come on smooth and strong, but that spike at 6 grand keeps me completely entertained.
As others have indicated, the VTEC is more noticeable at wide open (foot mashed to the floor) throttle, no question about it!
I'm coming from an '87 and a '90 CRX-Si. With the mods I made to them the power delivery was smooth and strong. The S however is not like that at all, the power does come on smooth and strong, but that spike at 6 grand keeps me completely entertained.
As others have indicated, the VTEC is more noticeable at wide open (foot mashed to the floor) throttle, no question about it!
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When I hit VTEC it's not a huge jolt but it's a little jump that is definitely noticeable. I've only done it in 2nd and 3rd, though. Hitting it in anything higher is probably not advisable. 
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Originally posted by minako
When I hit VTEC it's not a huge jolt but it's a little jump that is definitely noticeable. I've only done it in 2nd and 3rd, though. Hitting it in anything higher is probably not advisable.
When I hit VTEC it's not a huge jolt but it's a little jump that is definitely noticeable. I've only done it in 2nd and 3rd, though. Hitting it in anything higher is probably not advisable.
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From: Farmington Hills
Originally posted by gernby
A street tire that has been heat cycled thousands of times will not have better grip due to the hardening of the rubber.
A street tire that has been heat cycled thousands of times will not have better grip due to the hardening of the rubber.
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