BB6 and Handling
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Re: BB6 and Handling (.:c..dub:.)
seriously, with a stock suspension it handled very well - now with my mods I could outhandle quite a few rwd and awd cars. Only cars I've ever driven that handle better are a 997S, 1st year z06, and the mini cooper S, 06 STi - everything else can't come close.
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Re: BB6 and Handling (piotrush)
I believe the SH model was awarded best handling car for under 40k back in 97 or 98. 
the 5th gens take heat for having slightly more curb weight, junk automatic transmissions, and a "unique" front end
the 5th gens take heat for having slightly more curb weight, junk automatic transmissions, and a "unique" front end
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Re: BB6 and Handling (sivikvtec)
I got this from the Road Racing / Auto X section. Basically the reason being that because the motor is mounted slightly in front of the shock towers, it has poorer handling compared to something like a Civic HB.
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Re: BB6 and Handling (.:c..dub:.)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .:c..dub:. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I got this from the Road Racing / Auto X section. Basically the reason being that because the motor is mounted slightly in front of the shock towers, it has poorer handling compared to something like a Civic HB.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah, btu the 5th gen. Prelude is still no slouch in terms of handling. Weight distribution is important, but there are still other factors to consider.
Yeah, btu the 5th gen. Prelude is still no slouch in terms of handling. Weight distribution is important, but there are still other factors to consider.
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Re: BB6 and Handling (thegeorge613)
Yes things like CF hood, light battery, etc. always helps, but you cannot fix the mounting of the motor which is the cause for it being "nose heavy".
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Re: BB6 and Handling (.:c..dub:.)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .:c..dub:. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes things like CF hood, light battery, etc. always helps, but you cannot fix the mounting of the motor which is the cause for it being "nose heavy".</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not what I meant, really. I'm talking about stuff like suspension geometry, spring rates, damping, and chassis rigidity. Those are also stuff to look for in terms of handling.
Not what I meant, really. I'm talking about stuff like suspension geometry, spring rates, damping, and chassis rigidity. Those are also stuff to look for in terms of handling.
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Re: BB6 and Handling (thegeorge613)
Oh sorry I read that wrong. I would hope it doesn't take a lot for them to handle well.
I was considering picking up a base model, then putting a coilover system on and a limited slip. From there I suppose sway bars, and a good wheel/tire combo.
I was considering picking up a base model, then putting a coilover system on and a limited slip. From there I suppose sway bars, and a good wheel/tire combo.
Re: BB6 and Handling (.:c..dub:.)
BB6's handel good stock. They beat stock Evos, Sti's, 240sx etc. times, with little to no modification on the auto x track.
Modified by ProjectBB6 at 10:29 PM 3/27/2007
Modified by ProjectBB6 at 10:29 PM 3/27/2007
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Re: BB6 and Handling (.:c..dub:.)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .:c..dub:. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What is it about the BB6 that it gets a rep for poor handling.</TD></TR></TABLE>
dude ur smoking
dude ur smoking
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Re: BB6 and Handling (.:c..dub:.)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .:c..dub:. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Oh sorry I read that wrong. I would hope it doesn't take a lot for them to handle well.
I was considering picking up a base model, then putting a coilover system on and a limited slip. From there I suppose sway bars, and a good wheel/tire combo.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Nice coilovers always help, and so does a rear sway bar. Mot important thing is the tires, though.
I was considering picking up a base model, then putting a coilover system on and a limited slip. From there I suppose sway bars, and a good wheel/tire combo.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Nice coilovers always help, and so does a rear sway bar. Mot important thing is the tires, though.
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If it's just mainly its curb weight, then that can be fixed easily.
For me I wouldn't buy tires first. I would rip apart whatever tires it had first.
Are there any areas in particular about the chassis/suspension that should be addressed first?
For me I wouldn't buy tires first. I would rip apart whatever tires it had first.
Are there any areas in particular about the chassis/suspension that should be addressed first?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .:c..dub:. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If it's just mainly its curb weight, then that can be fixed easily.
For me I wouldn't buy tires first. I would rip apart whatever tires it had first.
Are there any areas in particular about the chassis/suspension that should be addressed first?</TD></TR></TABLE>
i don't think it's gonna be that easy to fix curb weight on a prelude unless you start removing pieces of the chasis itself which will compromise it's structural integrity.
For me I wouldn't buy tires first. I would rip apart whatever tires it had first.
Are there any areas in particular about the chassis/suspension that should be addressed first?</TD></TR></TABLE>
i don't think it's gonna be that easy to fix curb weight on a prelude unless you start removing pieces of the chasis itself which will compromise it's structural integrity.
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Re: BB6 and Handling (ProjectBB6)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ProjectBB6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">BB6's handel good stock. They beat stock Evos, Sti's, 240sx etc. times, with little to no modification on the auto x track.
Modified by ProjectBB6 at 10:29 PM 3/27/2007</TD></TR></TABLE>
Wow that seems kind of surprising, beating Evo's and STI's? Is this a qualified magazine test or an event that was based upon...just wondering.
True they handle nice but if you really want them to shine get some nice tires, suspension, and rear sway bar
As for curb wieght, not much you can do, some people strip their cars as much as you probably can and keep it street and they're still around 2800lb, give or take 50lb.
Modified by ProjectBB6 at 10:29 PM 3/27/2007</TD></TR></TABLE>
Wow that seems kind of surprising, beating Evo's and STI's? Is this a qualified magazine test or an event that was based upon...just wondering.
True they handle nice but if you really want them to shine get some nice tires, suspension, and rear sway bar
As for curb wieght, not much you can do, some people strip their cars as much as you probably can and keep it street and they're still around 2800lb, give or take 50lb.
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How do they compare to RSX-S w/ suspension mods and a nice set of Kuhmo Ecsta MX's? My friend has the one described and is a hell of a driver... Just don't want to be let down too much/at all if I get a Prelude.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .:c..dub:. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Gut rear interior, remove accessories (a/c, heated seats), and put on light weight parts. I'm sure you could get a BB6 down to 2700lbs.</TD></TR></TABLE>
What heated seats? I want heated seats in my 5th gen.!
What heated seats? I want heated seats in my 5th gen.!
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Re: BB6 and Handling (ProjectBB6)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ProjectBB6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hope this gives an Idea of teh handelz
http://youtube.com/watch?v=bXJUJrfMy6Q </TD></TR></TABLE>
my vid is the first one on the right
its with a halfway broken swaybar bracket
swaybar worked on right turns...but did nothing on left turns
found out after that race day
http://youtube.com/watch?v=bXJUJrfMy6Q </TD></TR></TABLE>
my vid is the first one on the right
its with a halfway broken swaybar bracket
swaybar worked on right turns...but did nothing on left turns
found out after that race day