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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 11:30 PM
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my buddy has a problem with his b20vtec. everytime vtec engages the wheels break loose...how can we prevent this from happening? do we need an lsd or what?
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Old Apr 3, 2004 | 01:02 AM
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b20vtec without LSD.... hmmm i wonder why you're having that problem of yours.......
an LSD will help alot, some good tires and a well set suspension will do wonders as well
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Old Apr 3, 2004 | 03:38 AM
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[QUOTE=maxxborist]my buddy has a problem with his b20vtec. everytime vtec engages the wheels break loose...how can we prevent this from happening?/QUOTE]

Uhm... modulate throttle.
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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 02:10 PM
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Default Re: wheels spin when vtec engages (maxxborist)

get a MSD RPM switch or get a Apexi VAFC to bring the VTEC crossover point down. I had the same problem with my D16Z hatch. I had an LSD in my hatch and I still spun both tires in first gear when VTEC engaged. As far as the VTEC goes, the properly tuned VTEC engine u should not even feel the engagement. It should be a smooth linear power band.
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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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get better tires?
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