MR2 versus Jetta versus Acura Integra LS

[2000LS1Z28]

Well, remember when I said that my new car purchase was gonna start a trend of me losing alot of races? Well it's already started I'm going from the 210 freeway headed onto the 605 freeway. I see a Jetta with a coffee can exhaust on it (About 6" in diameter or more). Anyways, it sounded very loud, but didn't have a turbo whine, so i'm assuming it was a VR6 model (Deep exhaust note). Anyways, some guy with some stickers on his Acura Integra LS is behind me. I see the Jetta get on it, and decide screw it. I left the car in 5th gear, as I was already at over 4.5Krpms. This was a mistake, as the Integra was already in it's powerband. The Jetta just flat out starts walking me. I felt so powerless, whereas i'm sure my former car would've slaughtered this would be giant. The integra starts gaining on me, but then I hit past 5K rpms, and he starts to fade away. I hit over 125mph, but it's obvious I wasn't gonna catch up to the Jetta. He had a couple buslengths on me.

So basically I beat the Integra (I think I had a good 2-3 car lengths on him), and lost to the Jetta. Time to continue modding. I'm leaning towards putting in a cam later on (Crower cams makes some decent cams for the car). Wish me luck, as this car is seriously down on power.

[GForce957]

boost...

[CassiesMan]

Pick up some backissues of Sport Compact Car, the most recent ones. They just finished an MR2 Spyder build up. It beat a Lotus on the track, but at the end of the day, I think they said they'd rather have the Lotus.

[pimp349]

Thats cool, I guess it evens out...maybe I haven't been paying attention but what happened to your other car?

[2000LS1Z28]

I sold the WS6, as it was costing me too much money. I should update my sig, as I already have an exhaust system on my car. I have a cold air intake waiting to go in too.

I just looked up some crower cams, and asked how much they would add power wise (They said 10-12hp). I'm leaning towards them as well. I figure with the cam, intake, and exhaust i'd be looking at a good 140whp. That should move this 2150lbs. car somewhat nice. Maybe then I won't live in fear of jettas

[TatII]

wow that must suck to start losing to cars that wouldn't even be considered a challenge to you back than.

how are you liking the mrs so far?

[2000LS1Z28]

Originally Posted by TatII

wow that must suck to start losing to cars that wouldn't even be considered a challenge to you back than.

how are you liking the mrs so far?

The car feels peppy, until you reach about 40mph, and then it's all downhill from there. As far as handling, I really don't think it could be that much better, other then to be able to have oversteer instead of understeer in corners. This car can hit turns at 20+mph higher then the WS6 ever could. It's insane how well this little car corners.

[pimp349]

Originally Posted by 2000LS1Z28

I sold the WS6, as it was costing me too much money.

Repair/maintenance wise or gas wise? Or something else?

Originally Posted by 2000LS1Z28

Maybe then I won't live in fear of jettas

damn, must be tough man.

[Chiquae07]

you need nos....

[Twizted_3KGT]

Originally Posted by Chiquae07

you need nos....

...the big ones.

[pimp349]

Originally Posted by Chiquae07

you need nos....

Originally Posted by Twizted_3KGT

...the big ones.

Actually no lets make it two, and Harry, I need it by tonight! ...sorry just had to say it

[TatII]

amateurs don't use nos!i've seen the way you drive! you got a heavy foot........ you'll blow yourself to piece

[VR43000GT]

[TorchedStealth]

ROFL at the last 5 posts

[rice(er)]

not sure if toyota changed any internals between the 1zz in the corolla and mr2, but i wouldn't waste my money on cams, but if you must go all out NA 1zz, then get them, but I've always told myself to swap for a 2zz if i ever get a mr-s.