so you guys make jokes about the RSX.. this and that.. blah blah blah
06-29-2007, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by doug
its actually easier to control a high powered FWD car with that power band than it is a 600 whp Z .. especially a Z.. the rear is always doing the happy dance
nope, its actually harder to control teh fwd car. RWD , if you know what you are doing is forgiving. FWD, too much power just makes you turn a bit and launches you straight forward. A lot of srt owners including a close friend that died of mine had this problem.
That rsx has good power numbers but is more of a dyno queen 4 cylinder. One of the members on clubrsx had a 600hp GT35r daily driven rsx, and he said he can leave tire marks in 5th gear with DR's by just flooring the car and still doesn't grab traction.
I'm still a believer that the k20 motor will always be easier and cheaper to mod for high hp than our VQ engines.
06-29-2007, 09:54 AM
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Blah, its worthless to continue with this.
06-29-2007, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by doug
i agree... opposing opinions... no one wins.. the only person's opinion here that really matters is Matt's.. because he has experience with both.. i never drove a FWD with more than 300 whp .. but the ones i did drive 270 whp wern't as scary as everyone assumes.. so of course i maybe wrong with one thats 600 ..
I do have a friend that had a 500whp and he refuses to run on the street because he felt there was no point. I know of more that complain about traction... BUT I tell them high HP Z's have the same problem because they get the impression that we do.
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Gman2004, you'd be suprised, probably close to mid 20s. Anyone I know who is running a K-series in either an EK, or in an RSX and is putting down over 420whp (built motor, etc..) has paid over $18K. The only thing that would make it cheaper is the fact that you are paying for parts for (4) cylinders vs. (6). The labor on building the engine, installation and tuning are still there, as an hour charged is an hour charged. But, in the FWD, at those power levels (anything above 350fwhp), keep axels in the trunk, your gonna need them! Props on the car though!
06-29-2007, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
FWD with a regular street tires (non DR) has serious issues putting dow 300whp, while I run reg tires, bad camber and can put down nearly 600whp from as low as 2nd gear. The dyno is impressive but I wouldnt hesitate 1 second to race this guy on the street and show him traction > power
06-29-2007, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by blasian
I'm not 100% sure how much power my buddy has but it was a rather cool night and he didn't catch traction until the middle of 3rd. I'm guessing he's in the 250whp range.
I do have a friend that had a 500whp and he refuses to run on the street because he felt there was no point. I know of more that complain about traction... BUT I tell them high HP Z's have the same problem because they get the impression that we do.
I do have a friend that had a 500whp and he refuses to run on the street because he felt there was no point. I know of more that complain about traction... BUT I tell them high HP Z's have the same problem because they get the impression that we do.
yea, the honda guys think all RWD cars hook up good.
06-29-2007, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by stormcrow
< -- is gonna buy a 3.3 final drive...
06-29-2007, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Gman2004
Do what most us 6mt owners do. Find a 5AT owner and do a swap. That way it will only cost you the labor for the swap or if you can do the labor yourself it won't cost you anything.
06-29-2007, 11:37 AM
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Maxima's with 190 hp don't hook good in 1st.. first gear is violent..
my point is.... hooking with FWD and a good amount of HP is not as hard as everyone A S S U M E S it is
my point is.... hooking with FWD and a good amount of HP is not as hard as everyone A S S U M E S it is
06-29-2007, 11:39 AM
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hey, 'berto... how do you get yours to hook up? mine spins 3rd and sometimes 4th... i have 295/30 PS2s (new) and neg camber is about -2.2... i want a 2nd gear!