VTEC? Why?
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From: VA is for hustlaz
man i dont get how you guys say the s2k is gutless before 6k rpm. i find the power to be enough for me, and the car pulls easiliy in 6th gear on the freeway. i dont see why you guys need to downshift and vtec the car to pass someone. that is not necessary for me.
btw, the extra short gearing of the s2k makes the car feel like it has more torque than it really does. honda chose appropriate gear ratios and the car is very fun to drive even before 6k rpm. you guys need to stop whining, if you don't like the torque on the s2k....get a freak'in corvette.
btw, the extra short gearing of the s2k makes the car feel like it has more torque than it really does. honda chose appropriate gear ratios and the car is very fun to drive even before 6k rpm. you guys need to stop whining, if you don't like the torque on the s2k....get a freak'in corvette.
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From: South Florida
Congrats on the getting the car Funnyesq 
Don't listen to any of the arrogant pricks on this board who throw things at you like "why did you buy this car if you arent going to VTEC?". These people are in the minority on this board. Without naming names, there are a few people who routinely like to cop that attitude. Some will even tell you that you dont deserve the car unless you are going to drive it like you stole it. Most of us will tell you to drive the car however you enjoy it as long as you are staying safe (and within your driving abilities).
As other posters have said, people buy the car for different reasons. Some bought it because its a ragtop, some because its a sexy looking car, some because they value Honda workmanship, and others because they wanted to go fast. I think most of us bought the car for varying degrees of all the above
Vtec when you are good and ready and only as often as you feel like it.
Don't listen to any of the arrogant pricks on this board who throw things at you like "why did you buy this car if you arent going to VTEC?". These people are in the minority on this board. Without naming names, there are a few people who routinely like to cop that attitude. Some will even tell you that you dont deserve the car unless you are going to drive it like you stole it. Most of us will tell you to drive the car however you enjoy it as long as you are staying safe (and within your driving abilities).As other posters have said, people buy the car for different reasons. Some bought it because its a ragtop, some because its a sexy looking car, some because they value Honda workmanship, and others because they wanted to go fast. I think most of us bought the car for varying degrees of all the above
Vtec when you are good and ready and only as often as you feel like it.
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From: Canton, MA
Ok, I've gotta chime in here.
First, I agree with those who caution you to Vtec on a straight road the first time you try it.
Second, I strongly recommend you stay away from the Vtec zone when the roads are wet until you are very familiar with the car and Vtecing. I almost spun mine on a wet road with a quick shift from first to second near the red line.
Third, Vtec isn't really a sudden change in the car's performance. I find it very smooth and linear in its progression. I think the biggest hang up for first timers is the sound of the engine. We have all become used to shifting around 6,000 rpm, 7,000 tops. we know what that sounds like and shifting becomes a pavlovian response. Just keep your foot in it and you will see the engine smoothly progresses right up to 9,000. The biggest change in character is how the car behaves when you shift near the redline. The formerly smooth progression from gear to gear might feel a little more violent when you shift at full power, but it is nothing that you should avoid out of fear, just take a while to get used to it by shifting at lower-than-red-line engine speeds for a while; like 7500 or 8,000 rpm.
Fourth, I agree the car has adequate torque and power below 6,000 rpm, but I do have to downshift to pass if I am loping along at 3500 rpm.
Fifth, the "three bars" comment above refers to the temprature gauge. Make sure the engine is well warmed before you Vtec.
Sixth, have fun! But always check the oil level at every fill up!!!
First, I agree with those who caution you to Vtec on a straight road the first time you try it.
Second, I strongly recommend you stay away from the Vtec zone when the roads are wet until you are very familiar with the car and Vtecing. I almost spun mine on a wet road with a quick shift from first to second near the red line.
Third, Vtec isn't really a sudden change in the car's performance. I find it very smooth and linear in its progression. I think the biggest hang up for first timers is the sound of the engine. We have all become used to shifting around 6,000 rpm, 7,000 tops. we know what that sounds like and shifting becomes a pavlovian response. Just keep your foot in it and you will see the engine smoothly progresses right up to 9,000. The biggest change in character is how the car behaves when you shift near the redline. The formerly smooth progression from gear to gear might feel a little more violent when you shift at full power, but it is nothing that you should avoid out of fear, just take a while to get used to it by shifting at lower-than-red-line engine speeds for a while; like 7500 or 8,000 rpm.
Fourth, I agree the car has adequate torque and power below 6,000 rpm, but I do have to downshift to pass if I am loping along at 3500 rpm.
Fifth, the "three bars" comment above refers to the temprature gauge. Make sure the engine is well warmed before you Vtec.
Sixth, have fun! But always check the oil level at every fill up!!!
