performance appeal
#4
same as Nick06tc, I didnt buy it for performance. The toys and looks got to me. Although BHP isnt bad, but I wouldnt say the 2AZ has great potential..... it's a rather ordinary engine. Now if the tC could have been had with a 2ZZ, well, I would be sold.
#6
Originally Posted by CuRiOuSfIsH
same as Nick06tc, I didnt buy it for performance. The toys and looks got to me. Although BHP isnt bad, but I wouldnt say the 2AZ has great potential..... it's a rather ordinary engine. Now if the tC could have been had with a 2ZZ, well, I would be sold.
#7
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I think 300+ hp in our little tC is potential... It's not a rally car and way too beautiful (and therefore heavy) to be a drag car...
In a few months, I'm sure we'll see even bigger numbers than that, and it's dang fun for those doing it...
In a few months, I'm sure we'll see even bigger numbers than that, and it's dang fun for those doing it...
#9
I bought my tC a little under a month after rolling and totalling my srt-4. The tC was 5k cheaper, got better gas mileage (on 87 octane to boot), and wouldn't cost me $500 a month for insurance.
plus it looked pretty cool, and i liked the sunroof.
and teh seats folded down gives you alot of room
and the front seats didnt cut of circulation to your legs
but it doesnt throw you back in your seat like the dodge did
plus it looked pretty cool, and i liked the sunroof.
and teh seats folded down gives you alot of room
and the front seats didnt cut of circulation to your legs
but it doesnt throw you back in your seat like the dodge did
#10
i got mine because of the look, at the time i bought it...the uniqueness of the car and rarity of it on the streets(that definitely doesnt apply anymore), the potential that i see in it (not just power), the cost, the mpg rating, i just really liked the car! Honestly, i almost bought the G35 but went with the tC because i have 3 friends with G35's and i wanted a unique car which again, definitely isn't anymore. At least i still got the Eclipse (97 GS-T) to be my unique car. And before people start flaming and complaining about why i chose the tC over the G35, i did!! It was my decision and i chose the tC (and my house) over the G35 (and a townhouse)!
#11
Originally Posted by WeDriveScions
I think 300+ hp in our little tC is potential... It's not a rally car and way too beautiful (and therefore heavy) to be a drag car...
In a few months, I'm sure we'll see even bigger numbers than that, and it's dang fun for those doing it...
In a few months, I'm sure we'll see even bigger numbers than that, and it's dang fun for those doing it...
#13
I got mine more on the "all-round" factor.
The saying usually is, speed/cost/reliability, pick two... but the tC does a good job of balancing them all.
1) It's very reliable for the price.
2) It's pretty quick for the price.
On top of that, the balance is suprisingly good for autoX. I do extremely well for running on crap rubber, 18's, and zero suspension mods. I PAX in the top half, running STS. If I were running HS, I'd probably PAX in the top 10 consistently.
It's not a racecar, but certainly one of the best, most versatile buys for well under $20,000.
The saying usually is, speed/cost/reliability, pick two... but the tC does a good job of balancing them all.
1) It's very reliable for the price.
2) It's pretty quick for the price.
On top of that, the balance is suprisingly good for autoX. I do extremely well for running on crap rubber, 18's, and zero suspension mods. I PAX in the top half, running STS. If I were running HS, I'd probably PAX in the top 10 consistently.
It's not a racecar, but certainly one of the best, most versatile buys for well under $20,000.
#15
good performance with plenty of potential, (I like the displacement, and torque of these engines). and great, sweet, beautifull, sexy, gleaming design. the price was just a bonus.
I wanted one before they came out, unfortunit for me I was in collage and had to wait. I still catch myself just staring at it from time to time. I have taken down several heavy moded hondas with only intake and exhaust. cant wait to go turbo..................................................................................
I wanted one before they came out, unfortunit for me I was in collage and had to wait. I still catch myself just staring at it from time to time. I have taken down several heavy moded hondas with only intake and exhaust. cant wait to go turbo..................................................................................
#18
stock vs stock, it's a loss every time.
of course some ppl will say "WTF you talkin about?! I beat a GSR, Honda's suck". But you know what, things happen some may pick up a win, but for the most part, the B18 will win.
of course some ppl will say "WTF you talkin about?! I beat a GSR, Honda's suck". But you know what, things happen some may pick up a win, but for the most part, the B18 will win.
#20
Originally Posted by brian
a stock tc will NOT beat a gsr, not even close
there is this kid i know who i was messing with who has an older accord with an H22 swap and he had no chance. i never passed him cause i wasn't on a road where i was even gonna try but he couldn't leave me. he said he was givin it all it had most of the time and i was right on his ___ with more throttle to go.