The Quest for ultimate power
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The Quest for ultimate power
Too many times I see people posting about their "quest for power". They seem to be confusing ¼ mile times with power.
People are going out looking for the magical tricks, the cheap, quick power gains just to get them over the top. A cheap header here, or a "power chip" there all in the hopes of going faster in a straight line.
1320 times are nice people, but don't get that confused with the power that you poses.
Ever since the First Prelude made its debut in late November of 78 with its 72 bhp engine it has been known for its great handling capabilities.
For over twenty-six years the prelude has been hailed as one of Honda's greatest handling street cars. Its high revving engine kept the power right where the driver needed it and it was never lacking.
The ability to go fast in a straight line in nice, sure it can even be considered fun, but there is more to a car then straight line "power".
No Honda has ever been developed from the factory with the intent of being fast on the straight aways. Not even the Integra Type R or the S2000.
These cars were purpose bread vehicles, designed for going fast at all times, not just in a straight line. If you stop and take a look at the cars around there are not many others in that class.
BMW has the same thought process as Honda does when it comes to handling. Make it go fast around a corner because that is where time will be made. The M3 is not the fastest car in the world. The E36 came from the factory with 240 bhp, only 20 more then our beloved Type-S. The M3 is world renown for its handling capabilities as well as always having the power on tap for when the driver wanted it.
Corey amazes us every year with his H2 (and upcoming H1) competitions. He goes against the best performing vehicles in his class and walks all over them time and again. The H2 champion isn't a civic, its not an Integra (well sometimes it is) its a 4th generation Prelude. And to be honest, its not even modified much. Nothing has been done to that car that any of us couldn't do with a little motivation. Once again proving its not the car that matters, its the will of the driver behind it.
So the next time that you think about getting that "power chip" or the cheap header that's just too good of a deal to be true, just stop. Go outside and look at your pride and joy. Get in and take her for a spin. Show me a civic that can hang with you in the corners as well as the straights, then compare the money in your wallet and see who comes out ahead in the end.
People are going out looking for the magical tricks, the cheap, quick power gains just to get them over the top. A cheap header here, or a "power chip" there all in the hopes of going faster in a straight line.
1320 times are nice people, but don't get that confused with the power that you poses.
Ever since the First Prelude made its debut in late November of 78 with its 72 bhp engine it has been known for its great handling capabilities.
For over twenty-six years the prelude has been hailed as one of Honda's greatest handling street cars. Its high revving engine kept the power right where the driver needed it and it was never lacking.
The ability to go fast in a straight line in nice, sure it can even be considered fun, but there is more to a car then straight line "power".
No Honda has ever been developed from the factory with the intent of being fast on the straight aways. Not even the Integra Type R or the S2000.
These cars were purpose bread vehicles, designed for going fast at all times, not just in a straight line. If you stop and take a look at the cars around there are not many others in that class.
BMW has the same thought process as Honda does when it comes to handling. Make it go fast around a corner because that is where time will be made. The M3 is not the fastest car in the world. The E36 came from the factory with 240 bhp, only 20 more then our beloved Type-S. The M3 is world renown for its handling capabilities as well as always having the power on tap for when the driver wanted it.
Corey amazes us every year with his H2 (and upcoming H1) competitions. He goes against the best performing vehicles in his class and walks all over them time and again. The H2 champion isn't a civic, its not an Integra (well sometimes it is) its a 4th generation Prelude. And to be honest, its not even modified much. Nothing has been done to that car that any of us couldn't do with a little motivation. Once again proving its not the car that matters, its the will of the driver behind it.
So the next time that you think about getting that "power chip" or the cheap header that's just too good of a deal to be true, just stop. Go outside and look at your pride and joy. Get in and take her for a spin. Show me a civic that can hang with you in the corners as well as the straights, then compare the money in your wallet and see who comes out ahead in the end.
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Re: The Quest for ultimate power (SuperSlow)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SuperSlow »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Wait, so what are your 1320 times? J/K...
Shakes for president!
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god, lets not go there. i launch like an old lady getting out of a rocking chair
Shakes for president!
</TD></TR></TABLE>god, lets not go there. i launch like an old lady getting out of a rocking chair
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Re: The Quest for ultimate power (SuperSlow)
lol at doug.
Hes all about cornering, yet he has nawwwwz, soon to have no atts, and a full sound system. You smell that?????? Careful you dont step in the BULLSHIT ^_^
hahaha, just givin you a hard time. But yes, i would love to track my car with jun stuff.
Anyone know of local California road race courses ?
Hes all about cornering, yet he has nawwwwz, soon to have no atts, and a full sound system. You smell that?????? Careful you dont step in the BULLSHIT ^_^
hahaha, just givin you a hard time. But yes, i would love to track my car with jun stuff.
Anyone know of local California road race courses ?
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Re: The Quest for ultimate power (98TypeSH)
1 - stop jacking my thread
2 - contact corey or use google
3 - my car doesnt even run right now
4 - i told you im going to stomp a few STi's before i leave here
5 -
2 - contact corey or use google
3 - my car doesnt even run right now
4 - i told you im going to stomp a few STi's before i leave here
5 -
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Re: The Quest for ultimate power (Shakes)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Shakes »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">BMW has the same thought process as Honda does when it comes to handling. Make it go fast around a corner because that is where time will be made. The M3 is not the fastest car in the world. The E36 came from the factory with 240 bhp, only 20 more then our beloved Type-S. The M3 is world renown for its handling capabilities as well as always having the power on tap for when the driver wanted it. </TD></TR></TABLE>
what is this, foreshadowing??
Don't forget that with a lot of money and time you can have the oaks racing beast.
what is this, foreshadowing??
Don't forget that with a lot of money and time you can have the oaks racing beast.
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Re: The Quest for ultimate power (Shakes)
hhahaahahah.
damn near fell out of my chair at work on that one.
im no thread jacker, just stating a fact my good friend. maybe i should nawwwz my ****.
Dont forget, with about 250K you can strap wheels to a rocket and sit on it
damn near fell out of my chair at work on that one.
im no thread jacker, just stating a fact my good friend. maybe i should nawwwz my ****.
Dont forget, with about 250K you can strap wheels to a rocket and sit on it
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Re: The Quest for ultimate power (Jagan'92)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jagan’92 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Don't forget that with a lot of money and time you can have the oaks racing beast.</TD></TR></TABLE>
thats about as practicle as me purchasing a ferarri at this point in my life
Don't forget that with a lot of money and time you can have the oaks racing beast.</TD></TR></TABLE>
thats about as practicle as me purchasing a ferarri at this point in my life
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Re: The Quest for ultimate power (98TypeSH)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98TypeSH »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Dont forget, with about 250K you can strap wheels to a rocket and sit on it</TD></TR></TABLE>
SWEET! where can I get me one of them there?
Doug - I told you so.
Dont forget, with about 250K you can strap wheels to a rocket and sit on it
</TD></TR></TABLE>SWEET! where can I get me one of them there?
Doug - I told you so.
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Preludes rule, amen.
hey I saw a video of aguy who strapped 2x JATO rockets to his car in nevada and he eventually hit the wall but the thing was fast as hell must be good for a 5sec qtr at most lol Although the guy must have been pretty stupid
Any volunteers?
hey I saw a video of aguy who strapped 2x JATO rockets to his car in nevada and he eventually hit the wall but the thing was fast as hell
must be good for a 5sec qtr at most lol Although the guy must have been pretty stupidAny volunteers?
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lol they did the same thing on the show "Mythbusters"
Had like a old *** Nova, strapped like 4 Solid rockets to the top of it and made it remote controlled. Followed it with a helocopter and it lost the damn chopper at like 150 mph. lol was awesome
Had like a old *** Nova, strapped like 4 Solid rockets to the top of it and made it remote controlled. Followed it with a helocopter and it lost the damn chopper at like 150 mph. lol was awesome
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Re: (98TypeSH)
Well put doug. Preludes suspension is in reality better then integras and Hatchbacks. No one really looked into racing preludes except the super JUN prelude which you can tell that car is maxed out.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FlaN. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This thread made my ***** move.
nice write-up doug</TD></TR></TABLE>
thanks... i think
nice write-up doug</TD></TR></TABLE>
thanks... i think
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Re: (Shakes)
this is all well and good, but unfortuneately, we live in a rice boy society today that only wants to know you 1320 time........
i always hated this myself, i myself and a road racer at heart, anyone who has ever riden with me in a car can attest to this. however, im one of those guys that has an ego, and i have to feel on top. this is a flaw, i do admit it. the problem is, when i auto-x, i cant go brag about how i ran a 38.325 second lap, b/c no one knows what the **** i am talking about. for that matter, 38.325 could be excelletn on one track, and anything less than 50 seconds be near impossible on another.
it takes skill to drive both. i myself cannot drag race for ****, ask anyone that has seen me on the track.... but try to keep up with me on the twisties, and i will sk00l you.
if you are worried about how cool you can be, or how impressive your car is, go for HP numbers and 1/4 mile times
i myself had a ~400hp Prelude that stuck to the road like bubble gum sticks to a sneaker
i always hated this myself, i myself and a road racer at heart, anyone who has ever riden with me in a car can attest to this. however, im one of those guys that has an ego, and i have to feel on top. this is a flaw, i do admit it. the problem is, when i auto-x, i cant go brag about how i ran a 38.325 second lap, b/c no one knows what the **** i am talking about. for that matter, 38.325 could be excelletn on one track, and anything less than 50 seconds be near impossible on another.
it takes skill to drive both. i myself cannot drag race for ****, ask anyone that has seen me on the track.... but try to keep up with me on the twisties, and i will sk00l you.
if you are worried about how cool you can be, or how impressive your car is, go for HP numbers and 1/4 mile times
i myself had a ~400hp Prelude that stuck to the road like bubble gum sticks to a sneaker
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yeah, 90 in a 5.0 stang on a 15 MPH curve. you sir scared the **** out of me. three tired in air and you landed perfectly sideways. when we got back to your house i checked to see if i needed new shorts 
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Re: (Turbo Sam)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Turbo Sam »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i myself had a ~400hp Prelude that stuck to the road like bubble gum sticks to a sneaker </TD></TR></TABLE>
ya, and now all it seems to do, is attract triflin *** hoes, and aim for the ditch....damn cheap *** tires <--own fault
free bump for doug...even if he is a juicer
much love
i myself had a ~400hp Prelude that stuck to the road like bubble gum sticks to a sneaker
</TD></TR></TABLE>ya, and now all it seems to do, is attract triflin *** hoes, and aim for the ditch....damn cheap *** tires <--own fault
free bump for doug...even if he is a juicer
much love
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ya, and now all it seems to do, is attract triflin *** hoes, and aim for the ditch....damn cheap *** tires <--own fault
free bump for doug...even if he is a juicer
much love</TD></TR></TABLE>
like barry bonds
ya, and now all it seems to do, is attract triflin *** hoes, and aim for the ditch....damn cheap *** tires <--own fault
free bump for doug...even if he is a juicer
much love</TD></TR></TABLE>
like barry bonds
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Re: (Shakes)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Shakes »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> when we got back to your house i checked to see if i needed new shorts </TD></TR></TABLE>
i have that affect on people sometimes
you should ride with me in the truck someday
</TD></TR></TABLE>i have that affect on people sometimes
you should ride with me in the truck someday