Thoughts on the Type R

**ginganggooly** · 06-09-2004 09:41 PM

i don't doubt that it makes a difference, i'm more or less questioning the significance of the difference... it's not just the mass, but the location of the mass and it's effect on the centre of gravity.
a fat driver, for example, would have a larger impact on handling than sound insulation and carpets (which are relatively low to the ground).

regardless, i don't really feel that a few kg's is really worth worrying about in cars that weigh 1000kg plus; unless you are seriously involved in motorsport, a difference of say, 30kg isn't going to get you much more than bragging rights.

**wynode** · 06-09-2004 09:56 PM

Bahhh.........you just hate ITRs

**wynode** · 06-09-2004 09:56 PM

or their owners

**Speeder** · 06-09-2004 10:05 PM

30kg is a weight of a kid! that is something

but i know what you mean though, i mean we probably couldnt tell any difference

**wynode** · 06-09-2004 10:08 PM

I shed around 12Kgs at the wheels and noticed a difference driving around town under 4K rpm.
Installed headers and felt SFA difference.

**Speeder** · 06-09-2004 10:14 PM

well if your wheels are lighter, then in steering you could feel quicker response through the steering wheel????but if the body sheds weight, say 20kg, i probably couldnt tell any difference.

**ginganggooly** · 07-09-2004 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by wynode

Bahhh.........you just hate ITRs

this is the house of love.
seriously... i love the car, just hate the way everyone else loves it.

**nipnip** · 25-09-2004 11:18 PM

after owning an R for less than two weeks, i totally agree with the first post. great car and a fun race car feel that you cannot get from another sports car

what i love most is the handling and feedback from the car. the suspension set up is great from factory and the traction is amazing, big difference from my mates s14 and wrx.

i havn't really given the vtec its much needed revs, brother and his friends from "skylines nsw" forum are telling me to take it easy so i don't become a P plate write off warrior. but im still enjoying the car everyday

**LAGOOT** · 26-09-2004 12:57 PM

posting for a friend:
" hi guys i just purchased an integra type R 2000 model. If i rev past the redline is this bad in any way? I revved to about 8500 - 8900rom. Is this going to be bad for my car in anyway? I just wanted to know is there consequences with revving past redline?"
Cheers guys and gals.

**wynode** · 26-09-2004 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by LAGOOT

posting for a friend:
" hi guys i just purchased an integra type R 2000 model. If i rev past the redline is this bad in any way? I revved to about 8500 - 8900rom. Is this going to be bad for my car in anyway? I just wanted to know is there consequences with revving past redline?"
Cheers guys and gals.

Might want to make a new post for that.