i hit vtec at least once a day, usually when entering freeways. this has been going on for about a year now and now when I idle, i sorta hear a ticking sound. It feels like i need a valve adjustment, but i only have 7k miles. So soon?

 

I spend a lot of time in VTEC. I regularly run through gears 1-4 in VTEC and havent noticed any ticking. could be that shitty gas they make you use in CA

 

im using Chevron 91. i felt thats the best out here. better than those discount gas shops.

 

if you only have 7,000 miles. Then i shouldn't worry about it. The R's engine is loud. Some get loud sooner than others.. When my R had 7,000 miles it was still quiet, but now, it seems like it rattles every part of my car when accelerating. If you worry, then just buy a feeler gauge and do it. Other than that, just trust Honda's engine and adjust it at 15,000 to be safe.

tj

 

how often does everyone hit vtec on their R's anyways?

I'm always feeling so guilty because I'm thinking I hit it more than I should.

 

more than once a day, it's an addiction.

 

A VTEC a day, keep's tha mechanic away.

 

Just about every time I shift I hit VTEC!

 

"Vtec" Designed, engineered and tuned for the enjoyment of on-ramps....

 

i am going through withdrawal no vtec for 1000 mile engine break in

 

At least you have your R! After talking to the insurance folks today, I don't know when mines coming back....

 

Usually hit vtec at least once a week. Going through the same thing now that my daily beater is up and running again.

 

he's got a GS-R, not an R...albeit a GS-R that would hand most Rs their asses.

 

Every day...

Gears 1 through 4.

5th on weekends or late at night...

Sometimes, I even hit the rev limiter.

 

No not really GSR tranny is lame when you come back we will compare and contrast

 

let's go to Limerock...that's the only way I can win

 

Once a day is like the minimum required maintenance dose. Any less and I risk moderate to severe health consequences, like sweating, nervousness, inability to concentrate, and especially irritability. I imagine crack heads must know how I feel, gotta get that next fix!

 

ha I just drive in vtec simple as that!

and as for any noise, none but I did my valves at 22500 and all the intakes were loose and two of the exhausts.

Yup as you put miles on the ITR they just get Loud and LOUDER! its a mean thing though...

 

I can't drive w/o hitting vtec.

 

all the time...probably too much.
Stupid winter...haven't hit vtec since November

 

No kidding. PCH= 1-2-3 Redline shifts.

 

I was once addicted to VTEC but now boost is my new adrenaline rush...

 

Dang guys, what did you buy the performance Integra for?

I do full acceleration starts, revmatching at nearly every light, and there is always a smile on my face. Use it till it breaks.

If you're worried about it wearing out, well drive it less and keep under 4k RPM, but doesn't that defeat the whole purpose of the car?

 

When u have JUN III cams, hitting VTEC is a must, when your right next to a mustang.

 

Maybe even 4 on the 73