i'm slow. (help) - Honda Prelude Forum

nuro · 03-06-2002, 03:09 PM

ok so today i decided to test my 0-60mph time with my apexi rev speed meter. i didnt do 1/4 mile because i dont have the g-sensor yet and i want relatively accurate times.

i have no performance mods, a 5th gen, and 4ws so that is extra weight. i'm on 16" OZ rims. i should also mention its friggin cold here, and my car stock is only 185horses. i did three tries for the 0-60 8.48, 8.55, 8.77 but not in that order. supposedly each time i had travelled about 140m (+/- 5m)What the hell? my times suck!!!

I mean i know im new to this, ive had my car for a month and the prelude is the first sporty car i own (i have had a stick before, though) but those times blow. yes, im shifting at 8000. i don't think i can launch well, but how much of this is me and how much of it is that missing 15 horsepower? any ideas or suggestions?

nuro · 03-06-2002, 05:29 PM

i went ahead and timed my quarter mile. 16.14

h7y · 03-06-2002, 06:08 PM

manual or auto?

nuro · 03-06-2002, 06:17 PM

manual.

oh and that quarter mile time was 16.14 @ 145km/h (i dunno the exact conversion but figuring 1.6 as the ratio, that makes it 90.6 mph)

Phuture21 · 03-16-2002, 08:59 AM

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Originally posted by nuro

i have no performance mods, a 5th gen, and 4ws so that is extra weight.

4ws? 5th gen with Four wheel steering???

nuro · 03-16-2002, 09:27 AM

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Originally posted by Phuture21

4ws? 5th gen with Four wheel steering???

yes its the euro-spec fifth gen. its basically the base US model with 4 wheel steering and only 185 horsepower

Phuture21 · 03-16-2002, 11:19 AM

Even though the original post here was said somewhat jokingly, it has now been officially removed. Please find another thread to read, thank you.

h7y · 03-16-2002, 11:31 AM

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That's some crazy ass ****. Even though it lacks a little straight line power, I bet it's fun as hell to drive. Who needs ATTS when all of your wheels turn?

nuro · 03-16-2002, 11:43 AM

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Originally posted by Phuture21

That's some crazy ass ****. Even though it lacks a little straight line power, I bet it's fun as hell to drive. Who needs ATTS when all of your wheels turn?

i have a feeling u are gonna get ripped on for that response but ill tell ya, as far as handling goes 4ws does help some, but nothing like ATTS.

Phuture21 · 03-16-2002, 11:47 PM

Okay Okay, I stand corrected here people. I've never actually been in a 4ws lude and I admit it. Someone who has been though told me that it was like the most amazing thing he had ever seen as far as handling goes and that it totally kicked ass. Maybe he was exaggerating a bit. So since I have no real knowledge about this and I don't want to be "ripped on" any further, I am officially retracting my previous statement.

h7y · 03-17-2002, 12:17 AM

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Originally posted by Phuture21
Okay Okay, I stand corrected here people. I've never actually been in a 4ws lude and I admit it. Someone who has been though told me that it was like the most amazing thing he had ever seen as far as handling goes and that it totally kicked ass. Maybe he was exaggerating a bit. So since I have no real knowledge about this and I don't want to be "ripped on" any further, I am officially retracting my previous statement.

goodman