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Old 09-06-2006, 08:36 PM
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I havent hit vtec on my gsr for around 6 months now. I'm just worried that when the time comes, that it won't be able to perform. Do i need to worry? thanks
Old 09-06-2006, 08:39 PM
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No that's not true at all.

Vtec is a combination of your middle lobe on your cam gears and a Vtec solenoid that under a certain pressure activates the middle lobe on your camshafts

Center Vtec lobe


Vtec solenoid


So by not 'hitting' vtec or reving high, it will not dissapear. It's always there
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What are you talking about? When the time comes? some of the fastest cars in the world don't have Vtec. Though some do have a form of variable timing...


Why would it dissappear? You're letting those fragile engine parts rest inside the engine. They aren't going to get stuck their. Keep your oil level cool and it'll be okay vtak boy.
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it's still there.. take advantage of it if you have it!
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jesus.
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this was my laugh of the day.
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just try it and see bro
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lol @ 40 year old virgin reference
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Who could go more than one drive without using VTAK?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turbociviccoupe &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">this was my laugh of the day. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Me too.

PS. I feel bad for all the idiots that didn't get this joke.

With that said: This has no technical value and is frowned upon. *walks away laughing under breath*
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'Was that a real question?'

'Uh ... ..... no?'
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