First real drive in my 04
04-06-2005, 05:42 AM
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First real drive in my 04
Well I finally took the car out of storage and this is my first real impression of the MY04. I had about two hours of solid driving around town and on the highway... so here are my thoughts compared to my old MY01:
- I definitely noticed the additional torque down low, seems to be more flexible across the rev range.
- The Vtec transition is still very strong IMO
- I didn't miss the 9k redline ??
- The car felt more settled over bumps, ruts in the road etc.,
- The redesigned body work, coupled with the colour, chin spoiler, wing, strakes, definitely make the car 'stand out'. Lots of looks from other folks on the road.
On another note, the car only had 12,000 km when I purchased it and I can't believe the wear and tear that it has. Stone chips on the front and some stupid scratches on the interior plastics.... piss me off!
anyway, just my 2 cents.
- I definitely noticed the additional torque down low, seems to be more flexible across the rev range.
- The Vtec transition is still very strong IMO
- I didn't miss the 9k redline ??
- The car felt more settled over bumps, ruts in the road etc.,
- The redesigned body work, coupled with the colour, chin spoiler, wing, strakes, definitely make the car 'stand out'. Lots of looks from other folks on the road.
On another note, the car only had 12,000 km when I purchased it and I can't believe the wear and tear that it has. Stone chips on the front and some stupid scratches on the interior plastics.... piss me off!
anyway, just my 2 cents.
04-06-2005, 06:07 AM
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Yea, compared to my 03, here's what i noticed right away although i only have 300km on it now:
-Suspension feels better and tighter, did they rework the shocks?
-love the extra grunt, didn't think i would even notice it but i did, haven't even hit VTEC yet.
-Really like the little things they added to the 04's like tail-lamps, wheels etc.
-Tranny feels even better, did they rework the synchros?
-Suspension feels better and tighter, did they rework the shocks?
-love the extra grunt, didn't think i would even notice it but i did, haven't even hit VTEC yet.
-Really like the little things they added to the 04's like tail-lamps, wheels etc.
-Tranny feels even better, did they rework the synchros?
04-06-2005, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by PLYRS 3,Apr 6 2005, 06:16 AM
CF synchros....
what do both you guys think of the rack?
what do both you guys think of the rack?
I didn't notice a big difference. Turn in was crisp.
04-06-2005, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by ITR Racer,Apr 6 2005, 09:07 AM
-Suspension feels better and tighter, did they rework the shocks?
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04-06-2005, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by PLYRS 3,Apr 6 2005, 06:33 AM
the rack is slower in '04 and up.
you'll notice it at the track.
you'll notice it at the track.