Delk

CRX to win :twisted: Technology's the replacement for displacement :wink:

Torque is only half the story. While torque is the force created, it doesn't account for the importance of revs. Imagine trying to remove a wheel nut from a car with a standard wheelbrace and all the torque you could produce can't loosen the "Kwik fit special" airgunned super tightened wheel bolts. You apply lots of force, i.e. torque, but you still can't generate any rpm. Therefore nothing is accomplished, no power generated despite your cursing and kicking. So - Without rpm, torque is useless! Two engines may make 125 foot/pounds of torque, but if one is a ford turning at 5,000 rpm and another is a Honda turning at 10,000 rpm, the Honda is doing more work than the ford, therefore generating more power. HP = Torque x RPM / 5252 so the ford makes 125*5000 / 5252 = 119HP, but the Honda makes 125*10000 / 5252 = 238HP - must have been an S2000 :)

Cool. And yes, I'm looking to get a 2nd car for the daily commute (the more I mod the CRX, the less comfortable it becomes ;) ) so the C is on my shortlist :D But I did say a few years back that I would never buy 'non-jap' cars again........we'll see ;)

It's an '89 CRX (non-vtec version) with an ITR (1.8 vtec) engine + other bits :D But yeah, it's torque-less when compared to G60s & VR6s i.e. the performance drop is pretty obvious when you start adding passengers to it ;)

Yeah, you're most probably right on that one :lol: I guess I'd better change my sig :D

The reason for taking it round to the limiter is so you are closer to the optimal engine speed after changing gear. If you changed at 7200, then you'd be out of vtec in the next gear. You'd prob be better off with an automatic gearbox too - take the stress out of driving ;) I'm not quite sure what this proves? :? Maybe it proves that you're in completely the wrong gear, and should instead be in 2nd? Unless it's a new sport - "Boot it in 4th gear @ bicycle speeds" ..might catch on ;) The whole point of vtec is to have 1 cam profile for daily driving with good fuel economy, low engine noise blah blah. And 1 cam profile for performance requirements, like say, trackdays?! I fail to see your point. :)

Hmmmm..... I wouldn't pick any of them TBH. I'd rather have the new Integra Type-r (RSX) :wink:

I'm currently driving a fairly stripped out Greg CRX with a B18c6 engine :twisted:

Can anyone offer advice with regards to the best methods of Launching i.e. for 1/4 drag events? what's the best way to get maximum grip without too much clutch wear? And also, suggested places to practice?? Cos I think doing it off traffic lights is somewhat brainless. Thanks, Delk