Jazz as a Performance Vehicle?

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Originally Posted by spastic

even in the spoon fit. they say 'its not a fast car, but its fun to drive'

i think that sums up the jazz.

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Yep. Spot on the money.

You can take a factory standard Jazz VTi and it's still fun to drive, but it's no performance vehicle. It's not going to win any races or time trials, but there's a zip to it's acceleration and handling that make it an enjoyable ride.

Hell even the GLi is fun to drive.

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Originally Posted by dark138

i dont consider a car with a diff engine the same car anymore.

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Jazz With a K20A just isn't a Jazz
A EG with a K20A isn't a EG, its a friggen monster

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lol, friggin monster, well said

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Originally Posted by itzdoe

r u new in honda or something? apparently in UK, they use Jazz for Rally cars, and check out APRC (Asia Pacific Rally Championship). They also use Jazz for their Junior Class. tsk tsk. too bad mate, need to open ur eyes. And btw, do you know that Jazz has "manual" gearbox option?

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lol ive only been at honda for over 5 years....oh manual option??? wowzers i had no idea.

still jazz as performance car is fail, no matter what u say!

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Originally Posted by dark138

i dont consider a car with a diff engine the same car anymore.

e.g.
Jazz With a K20A just isn't a Jazz
A EG with a K20A isn't a EG, its a friggen monster

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Very well put lol...
EG with a K20A is just scary lol

Yeah, the Jazz isn't fast at all in a straight line, but its very chuckable. A lot more fun in the twisties that I first expected. On top of the stock Jazz, if you add a bit of stiffening on the rear (rear strut between the C pillars), it handles very nicely

My Jazz is as fast as my 2000 NB MX5 through the Royal National park ( Sydney ) twisties ( believe it or not ). A slightly choppy surface lets the Jazz keep up with the MX5 in terms grip/corner speed. The 7 speed CVT is also quick and fun to flick up and down, making the most of modest torque and power. Fun!!!!!!!!!