prelude sh vs. prelude? - Honda Prelude Forum

Bryan420 · 03-06-2008, 09:36 PM

hey every one im 16 and i am looking for the prelude to be my first car my dads had two off them a 1993 and a 1995 and we have found a desent 2001 with 59000 miles on it with minor body and performence parts but to get to the topic can u guys explain the diff between a normal prelude and prelude sh
thanks

bertnami86 · 03-06-2008, 09:55 PM

In a nutshell...

On the street, they're exactly the same.

On the track, the SH uses a system called ATTS to counteract understeer.

See the tag for ATTS in the 5th gen forum to learn more.

McLude · 03-06-2008, 09:59 PM

sh just stands for "Super Handling" which is acheived via ATTS (Active Torque Transfer System). Sends more torque to the wheel that needs it in a sharp turn. Cool feature. However, if you want to get up into high performance, you WILL run into complications. There is absolutely no power difference in the motor, although the SH may put slightly less to the wheels because of the ATTS device. Also the SH is a little bit heavier because of this additional hardware.

boymeetsfence · 03-06-2008, 10:20 PM

I have an SH and my god do I LOVE taking freeway on ramps lol

Bryan420 · 03-07-2008, 12:49 AM

thanx guys thats what i wanted to hear and also any major problems with the 1997-2001 preludes? are they good learning or getting the hang of cars but yet you can still add major performence when ready?

JHall250 · 03-07-2008, 01:04 AM

It's more than just ATTS that counteracts understeer. There are many other things such as springs and shocks that are changed but one thing I do know is different power wise are the cams on the SH. The SH model uses a very similar cam as the base model but there is slightly more lift on the high cam.

If you're going to keep it somewhat stock, just suspension mods, then the SH will be great. If you're an engine mod guy stay the away, the SH uses a different engine block and transmission.

Bryan420 · 03-07-2008, 01:40 AM

ya thanks the one im getting isnt the sh but i didnt want to buy it and then the sh was a better car all around but from this fourm it just has better turning or track drive and i think im going to go for more the speed anyway thanx for the help guys!!