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Originally posted by lsvtec@Jul 1 2004, 10:31 AM
some asshole mullet boy in his 454 powered mulletmobile
my buddy had one for a while, pretty quick car even though he hated losing to NA honda power.lol
2. Making a lot of power in a Honda is very expensive. I have put far more than $7,000 into my car (including initial purchase) to get it to where it is, and it is finally making good power and is fun to drive.
Rare.... Rear Calipers .... Headlights, yadda yadda
Originally posted by Celerity@Jul 1 2004, 12:42 PM
Hondas have always been weak platforms to start, but modifying a Honda is the cheapest endeavour in the hobby. Making power in a Toyota costs, on average, Twice what it does in a Honda. Think that's sick? Try building a Vette. Think that's nuts? Try owning a Lotus Esprit. Still think it's too much? The shop I work at just charged $450 for an OIL CHANGE in a DB7 V12.
Originally posted by JDMilan@Jul 1 2004, 05:00 PM
lsvtec, I can see where your coming from and why you want to try out other options. I just don't like the notion of putting down like 10k for a car that is ten years old with high miles.
I hear your pain
I am going to strongly disagree with whoever said the car will corner like a Lotus, that is very far from the truth. These cars are quirky as hell, and I think in the end it is going to handle like your honda.
The car is RWD yes, fun? No. These things plow and push like a motherfucker, and then have snap oversteer. They eat up rear tires, and are not that reliable. My roommates miata will walk all over them at the track.
The funny thing is, they "feel" like a Honda. They feel nice and tight but have a little understeer. The problem is once you get the car to come loose, there's no holding it back. It'll spin and there's nothing you can do about it. A nice suspension and some tweaking can overcome this, but it takes work.
Conclusion: MR2's are not all they're cracked up to be. Nice looking cars, but they handle like pigs and are a bitch to work on. You will end up modding this car as much as your civic to get it to what you want. They are great looking cars, but not a great handling car.
Originally posted by MaaseyRacer@Jul 1 2004, 09:45 PM
These things plow and push like a motherfucker, and then have snap oversteer. They eat up rear tires, and are not that reliable.
Originally posted by dohcvtec_accord@Jul 2 2004, 09:50 AM
Any chance you can find a 98 (or so) 2.5RS for 6-7k down there? They can't be in as high demand as they are up here.
Originally posted by lsvtec+Jul 2 2004, 11:55 AM-->dohcvtec_accord@Jul 2 2004, 09:50 AM
Any chance you can find a 98 (or so) 2.5RS for 6-7k down there? They can't be in as high demand as they are up here.
I'd love to get into a 2.5 RS but they want 10-12K for them around here.
Originally posted by pissedoffsol+Jul 2 2004, 10:26 AM-->MaaseyRacer@Jul 1 2004, 09:45 PM
These things plow and push like a motherfucker, and then have snap oversteer. They eat up rear tires, and are not that reliable.
fuckin' A
i've been doing it all wrong all this time.
fuck the 240, i'm getting an mr2 for a drift mobile