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#21 of 2482 suspension differences by webjeff2 Dec 04, 2000 (8:37 pm)
Actually, the spring rates are the same for the base and SH and the base has a slightly LARGER sway bar.
#22 of 2482 highway driving? by mrnsx1 Dec 04, 2000 (11:37 pm)
Sorry to be a little of the subject guys. I bought a 97' Prelude 5-spd in the summer. (still kinda an amateur at driving a manual) I'm on the highway for about 5 minutes on my daily commute to school. But I have noticed that in fifth gear at: 70 mph the engine runs at 3500rpm 80 mph 4000rpm Aren't those engine speeds sorta high or is it just my car? And Just wonderin' but during normal driving at what rpms do most of you shift up? I shift between 2800 to 3000.(any advice) Thanks.
#23 of 2482 Prelude weaknesses. by boring_boy Dec 05, 2000 (2:31 am)
I have a '98 and the weakest point is the automatic transmission which is unspeakably bad. Compared to my '95 BMW, the transition is painful when I switch cars. Also, sound system (like most Hondas) is total garbage with absolutely no image. As far as reliability, it is unmatched. This is my fifth Honda (2 Civics, 2 Preludes, 1 Honda) and all have been wonderful to own.
#24 of 2482 mrnsx1 by canadiancl Dec 05, 2000 (3:32 am)
Those engine speeds sound right. The Lude's got pretty short gearing, so the rpm's at any speed will be fairly high. In regards to your shift points, I think if you shifted at 2800 - 3000 rpm, you'd find that the car doesn't seem all that powerful. That engine doesn't really wake up until you've hit about 4000 rpm.
#25 of 2482 mrnsx1 by asethi Dec 05, 2000 (11:05 am)
>I have noticed that in fifth gear at: >70 mph the engine runs at 3500rpm >80 mph 4000rpm This is how this baby is designed to run, so don't worry about it. >during normal driving at what rpms do most of >you shift up? I shift between 2800 to 3000.(any >advice) I shift around 4000 during normal driving - definitely not below 3500! Everybody has their own preferences, but I wouldn't recommend going any lower than 3K for sure. Have fun!
#26 of 2482 by jk111 Dec 06, 2000 (1:32 am)
shift at 7000!
#27 of 2482 Shift Points by blacktalon Dec 06, 2000 (2:17 am)
During normal driving, I shift at around 5000. During "spirited" driving, I shift at redline.
#28 of 2482 Confession by asethi Dec 07, 2000 (11:39 am)
Okay guys, I have a confession to make. I'm not having fun driving my 98 base any more. Here's why, would appreciate any advice. a)- SHIFTING. My major problem is shifting and I've driven sticks all my life so I'm not new to this. It's like everyday is my first day driving a stick - I almost stall sometimes. I don't know what's going wrong, I've tried all possible seat adjustments. The car is in a good shape and regularly maintained. Since there are days when I can just drive with no trouble, I'm assuming that it's me and not the car. So, I'd like some feedback from you guys. Is anyone having this kind of problem? Do you push the gas pedal down or back with your foot? b)- HANDLING. Doesn't seem to be that precise anymore. My major concern is while accellerating (not fast, just everyday driving) or turning on uneven/bumpy roads. The tires just seem to loose traction all together - they're almost new Toyo Proxies T1-Ss and sure are MUCH better than stock tires. Please help me!!! I want to get a better idea of what's going wrong before I waste my time at the dealership (car is under warranty). I know from my past experience with honda service that they won't do anything about it - car still burns oil and would occasionally refuse to shift. I don't really want to sell the car, specially now that I've spent a great deal of money on stereo updgades. Thank you all.
#29 of 2482 Asethi...Problems by lefton Dec 07, 2000 (8:57 pm)
Lets take one problem at a time...Shifting-you say shifting but only refer to stalling as the problem. (1 Our hyd. clucth gives very little feedback or feel of resistance when you start letting it out. I have stalled due to this myself. Try to pay more attention to moving your foot slowly to engagement point. (2 I had difficult shifting during a trip in the mountain passes near Tahoe, 12k mi on car. Changed my MTF when I got home, it was way black, new was amber. Now will be changed at every 10k mi. How many miles has it been since your MTF was changed? Doug
#30 of 2482 G4 Lude by 00jones Dec 07, 2000 (10:47 pm)
Does anyone know about the 1994 Lude ? it's a G4, i think. I haven't seen any post about it yet. Actually i am considering buying one after i spot it at a parking lot waiting for sell. My old integra just got totaled. Lude is very few in town. A friend of mine owns a 1997 one, which looks more like an Accord coupe. The 1994 looks rather sporty.

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