Stock spec v times

[fugiot]

Yes, I've driven many a Spec. While I agree that it does have good high-speed acceleration, the point I was arguing was stomping a Prelude SH by 40mph in the first 8-9 seconds of a race. Also, there's something wrong with your spec if you aren't doing about 55 at the end of 2nd gear.

[nismo_pilot]

my point was that the spec's high speed acceleration sucks, only chance from a roll is 45 and drop 2nd, or 65 and drop 3rd any higher and you get toasted by mommies minivan.......3rd gear speeds are from 50 to 70 halfway puts me at about 60 or so, so id really only have him by 15mph in the first 8-9 seconds.............: lol i love my smileys

[fugiot]

So if your 3rd gear only takes you to 70mph, why would you drop into 3rd when you're going 65mph?

By the way, I was refering to this statement

Originally Posted by nismo_pilot

then why did my stocker V crush a 99 lude with intake and exhaust, hondas make their power later in the band, by the time he shifted out of first i was already halfway through 3rd and pulling...

60 - 35 = 25. Seriously...you can't beat a Prelude that bad in a Spec if both cars were actually racing.

[nismo_pilot]

i think you rate the spec's time a little low too dude, i was pushing about a 15.1 before my MMI and light rims and short shifter, i havent been back since but im sure it will be sub 15, as for exact gear measurements..... i dont remember EXACTLY what mph/rpm i was at, id honestly rather be looking at something more important.....lets say, the road. im familiar with my car enough to know where its at in the powerband and i can associate that with a speed, forgive me if im a few numbers off, but i pulled that prelude pretty hard. take it as you will but i know all drivers are different, maybe get someone else in that dirvers seat and take me down?

[nismo_pilot]

and youd hit 3rd to get some forward momentum going, if you go straight to 4th you bog down too far, dropping 3rd puts you at about 5500 rpm making for a very short gear but you will have some forward acceleration to help bump you up in the rev range when you shift to 4th thus keeping you higher in the powerband where all that mad JDMtyte power is

[fugiot]

Well, you said you "trained" the 'lude driver yourself. I don't think it's unbelievable that a Spec beats a 99 Prelude. But halfway thru 3rd when the Prelude is just finishing 1st? rrrriiiighht.

[fugiot]

Originally Posted by nismo_pilot

and youd hit 3rd to get some forward momentum going, if you go straight to 4th you bog down too far, dropping 3rd puts you at about 5500 rpm making for a very short gear but you will have some forward acceleration to help bump you up in the rev range when you shift to 4th thus keeping you higher in the powerband where all that mad JDMtyte power is

Yes, but a point you've so strongly defended yourself was...the Spec is all about mid-range torque. It would be much more effective to drop into 4th if 3rd gear really does end at 70mph(which I still don't think it does). You'd be wasting time with 2 shifts to gain a mere 5mph in a weaker part of your powerband.

[nismo_pilot]

its not the power in 3rd im talking about, its the fact that when you shift into 4th you will be X-rpm's higher (dont have an exact number but for the sake of arguement ill go try it here in a few and get you an exact figure) when you shift to 4th at 65mph it puts you below 5k rpm where you lack some of your power, shifting to 3rd first puts you above 5k and your intake rnners will already be open when you let out the clutch, shazaam, instant power

[fugiot]

Yes, I know, but you'll only be gaining 5mph. Which is a waste of time for 2 shifts. The meat of your power is right below 5Krpm anyway.

[nismo_pilot]

from a roll your first shift doesnt matter, youre both going to pick a gear, i dont let off the gas to shift anyways so the difference in timing is negligible at best.........to put an end to this im going to time my 65-80 speeds using both my method and yours and we'll see, the only reason i shift the way i do is due to preference, and what i think works best for my car, but if your way works better maybe ill just go ahead and call you right..........

[ProZach626]

So my friend beat me from a roll with his Chevy SS extended cab pickup and I about shit myself... He Barely pulled me... I mean barely. I always thought I could take him from a stop... he hasn't done anything to this truck except exhaust and it's an auto. It blew my fucking mind. I think I can take him from a stop... what do you guys think? I mean cmon... it's a damn full size truck!

[fugiot]

Haha, remember...upgraded exhaust systems are worth up to 40hp on a big V8.

[Chiquae07]

thats no joke...it will depend on how well he launches, other wise its another story.

[nismo_pilot]

chevy SS.....couldnt tell ya, but if i kill one ill be sure to let you know....are you talking about the colorado SS or the silverado ss........i would think a silverado would kick your ass up and down the street, the colorado you should take though

[ProZach626]

It was the silverado SS. I hung with it the whole way, he just BARELY i mean BARELY pulled on me AND I missed third gear.