Simple question. If i plan on tuning up an Integra GS-R (Not sure what year), will a 2door teg and a 4door make a big difference in speed? I mean, i wanna go as fast as possible but i cant find any coupes in my price range, will the 4 door have a large impact on speed performance or just a little bit?


Thanks

 

very little bit Maybe 1/10th in the quarter mile IF that. Pick the car based on your preference because they both perform about the same.

 

if i remember correctly, the 4dr has a more rigid chasis. weight wont be that different. going fast with a 4dr will be the same as if it were a 2dr.

 

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Lol ill retract that statement


Modified by DphamzDB8er at 3:40 PM 6/11/2008

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DphamzDB8er &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">unlike the 2 door the 4 door doesnt fish tail at high speeds.
*correct me if im wrong*</TD></TR></TABLE>

being a 2dr or 4dr has nothing to do with oversteer.

 

Thanks for the replies guys, I don't feel bad about going for a 4dr anymore =/


W/e, I'll live!

 

2dr ftw! hahaha
anyways pick whatever you like more. theres nothing wrong with 4dr if you have to buy one they're nice too

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mormonboy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if i remember correctly, the 4dr has a more rigid chasis. weight wont be that different. going fast with a 4dr will be the same as if it were a 2dr. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I think I have heard that, too, but the difference is negligible. Won't give you any benefits.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DphamzDB8er &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">unlike the 2 door the 4 door doesnt fish tail at high speeds.
*correct me if im wrong*</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes, you're wrong.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1998_4dr_gsr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">very little bit Maybe 1/10th in the quarter mile IF that. Pick the car based on your preference because they both perform about the same.</TD></TR></TABLE>

4 door is 400 pounds heavier and that is about 4 10ths or .4 slower in the quarter mile..

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JThrasher79 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

4 door is 400 pounds heavier and that is about 4 10ths or .4 slower in the quarter mile..</TD></TR></TABLE>

No, they're not 400 lbs heavier. Do you really think a 4-door Integra weighs in at 3100 lbs?

The weight difference is ~60-100 lbs, depending on the trim.

 

k you are right, i was confused.

still a tenth is a lot, id get a coupe unless you really want 4 doors..

 

its someone opinion depending what you want...

 

a lot of people say having a longer wheelbase is easier to control during aggressive driving so there might be some truth to the "fishtailing at high speeds" theory mentioned earlier. i believe this wheelbase thing was also mentioned in a best motoring video when they were putting the type R coupe/sedan vs other cars of its' time but unfortunately something happened to the sedan during testing. i don't know any of this for sure first hand. never had the chance to beat up a sedan to compare. should probably ask the road racing/autocross forum.


Modified by magicaltrout at 5:23 PM 6/11/2008

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Daaamon &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Simple question. If i plan on tuning up an Integra GS-R (Not sure what year), will a 2door teg and a 4door make a big difference in speed? I mean, i wanna go as fast as possible but i cant find any coupes in my price range, will the 4 door have a large impact on speed performance or just a little bit?


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you should pick what you like, not on what is faster
any one can build a motor to be fast.

 

some parts are harder to find for a 4dr

 

yeah like the jdm itr rear seats, been looking for a year now.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mormonboy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if i remember correctly, the 4dr has a more rigid chasis. weight wont be that different. going fast with a 4dr will be the same as if it were a 2dr. </TD></TR></TABLE>

where did you hear that the 4 door has a more rigid chassis?

 

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i allway thought the two door had a more rigid chasis cause the two rear doors arnt welded shut and theres more open volume. might be wrong though

 

get a 3 door!!! (non 4dr tegs are hatchbacks, not coupes)

and 4drs do have more chasis rigidity, but its definitely not noticeable. aren't they only like 100 pounds heavier? always wanted a 4dr gs-r.

 

it doesnt matter when it comes down to your setup!, dont forget there is different amount traction blah blah blah it all comes down to hom much money you want to put down for your car to be that much faster then the other guy .


just buy and build!

 

plus the 2drs look way better

 

the 2drs look so so so much better, imo the 4 drs r ugly, as far as weight, i work at a scale house and i own a 2dr 94 integra and weighed it and it weighed 2600lbs, my buddy's 95 4 dr weighed 2725lbs, but mine has no spare tire in the back, and his has a system in it with a heavy sub, so i'd say both stock they'd be very close

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by seldon &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the 2drs look so so so much better, imo the 4 drs r ugly, as far as weight, i work at a scale house and i own a 2dr 94 integra and weighed it and it weighed 2600lbs, my buddy's 95 4 dr weighed 2725lbs, but mine has no spare tire in the back, and his has a system in it with a heavy sub, so i'd say both stock they'd be very close</TD></TR></TABLE>

every one has their own likes dude

 

true enough, i've seen lots of 4 dr cars around town here (not integra's) that look bomb, but like i said IMO the 2 dr integra's look way better. and i was just making the point that there very close in weight

 

4 Doors are damn awesome. I love the space that mine offers, plus the comfort of not having to fold my chair down if I need to give someone a ride. I kinda hate re-adjusting my seat every time.

Of course, this is to all my preferences.