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Nothing has gone terribly wrong. I have made slight racing modifications including sway bars and new racing springs. I added a turbo kit which increased performance ten fold.
This is an awesome car. Not the fastest on the takeoff, but once you get going it will scream when the VTEC kicks in.
Hey, sorry if I'm bugging you, but if someone wouldn't mind telling me how fast does this car go?
I did not see a response to the first comment, so I will respond to it.
I have the 1998 Base model. In terms of top speed, I have taken the car to 140mph.. it was no slouch to get there, the VTEC loves the higher rpms.. In terms of acceleration - from a standing start and controlled launch, I have taken the car to 55 mph within about the length of 2 tractor trailers ->in 2nd gear and about 6500rpm before I shifted to 3rd..
I have a question, whats the difference or if there is any from the base model, type s and type sh. I know that the base model (if automatic) have a unique gear shift to the sh, but I can't really find much on type s.
A prelude type-s is a JDM car that is ONLY found in japan unless imported into the USA. types-sh is USDM or is found in the USA and is very close to the type-s, but all and all the JDM type-s has 40 more horse power over the SH and as far as I know the only difference is the Cams and pistions and of coures ECU setup is a little different VTEC kicks in a different point and air / fuel ratio is different I also think the rev limiter is at a higher RPM.
My preludes got 4 wheel
ABS braking system. And because i am not used to driving a car with ABS,i am not
sure about the do's and don't's of ABS. how do I look after them?how gentle
or how hard do I press the brake pedals?how can I upgrade my discs?for better
braking, as I do speed often.also, does using the tiptronic and engaging VTEC
quite often damage my car (as in engine).the reason for all this is, i just
took my car for a spin in my lunch and clocked yet another 180km/h and when
i was slowly/gradually braking, though it was slowing down, i could feel a
slight vibration on my steering wheels. just that I love the sound of VTEC and
really wanna keep using it all the time, at the same time, it being my new car,
i don't wanna do something silly and wreck it.
Hello everybody.
I guess my english is not very good, but I will give it a try...
I am the proud owner of a Honda Prelude type S. 2.2 vti. 200 bhp
It is just great to drive the car, so smooth and so quick, beautiful..
I know that the type S doesn't have 4 wheel steering, but it has got the ATT S system... Active Torque this is getting the car on the road while you are driving fast through a (bocht)... (I'm sorry my english is miserable).
This is a great feeling and I got to tell everybody, I love it!!
Greetings... Johan.
Anti lock brakes is just an option for vehicles too keep the tires from locking up, and if you got tracktion control, it uses the same wheel sensors too keep the wheels from over turning. 98% of the time you will never even use your anti lock brakes, they only operate when a wheel locks up, and you will feel a jolt on your brake pedal, followed by pulsations, that's the pressure relieving from whicheaver wheel has locked up. The ABS system can pump your brake pedal up too 15 times a second to get maximum stopping without slidding. For the most part you shouldent have too worry about the ABS, unless your ABS light flashes in the dash, that means that the system has disabled itself due too faulure somewhere in the system. When the anti lock brakes don't work, you still got normal brakes, and it's still verry safe too drive. Just don't lockup your breakes and the ABS will never get in your way, it won't ever turn on:P.
Hey Guys, regarding ABS.
Once you have it and need to brake fast just hit the brake pedal as hard as you can, ABS will prevent your wheels from locking what will drastically reduce your braking distance + you will maintain ability to change the direction you ale going (driving) while you brake.
To respond to the question about the differences between the S model and the SH: the SH had the ATTS, a leather wrapped shifter and a rear spoiler. It was not available with automatic transmission. Those are the major differences.
One thing to think about if you are considering buying a late model Prelude ('97-up) : they require premium gas, not the cheap 87-89 octane stuff!
I have a bit of prelude knowledge since I'm on my second one. My first was a 87' lude. that sold me for life. I LOVED that car.
Pre 97 Ludes had the option of a NON-Vtech engine. The Non Vs didn't require premium gas. Just letting you know.
The SH has 5 more horsepower.
Can it run on 87-octane? Its my first car and I got it a few weeks ago? 1999 Black Honda Prelude Base w/manual BTW.
All fifth gen Prelude requires premium fuel especially for vtec to operate at its best. High compression engines require it- though modern engines can adjust for temporary use of lower octane in the case that premium is not available at the time. I definitely would not make a habit of using low octane for a car that requires premium.
Good luck and careful as the prelude is quick if you're a new driver, take your time to get used to driving first.
Type S is faster than type SH as is has the Prelude equivalent to the Integra Type R engine (red top), higher compression ratio and other stuff better than standard 5th gen ludes.
Top speed... about 14 years ago Motor Trend or one of the other mags did an article on which cars can actually do 145 mph. The VTEC Prelude was right there.
Regular gas... I have a '95 VTEC and have had no pinging using 87 octane. Now that gas is cheaper, I switched back to premium and find that I get better mileage and slightly better performance.