Originally Posted by Prince
The only diffrence between SH and base prelude is ATTS (basically advance traction system). ATTS adds something like 300? 500? on the SH, so that makes it slightly slower.
Not sure but all SH comes with leather, and base has it optional. Personally, i think base is better because lot of used engine parts are much cheaper and easy to find that SH parts ... u will be surprised how much different the engines are for base and SH (in terms of maintanence only).
I have a base 5spd and it seems like its much nicer (comfortable) ride than GSR.
all SH do not come in leather. I think the only year that preludes came in leather for 5th gen was in 1999 (not 100% sure)
a few differences in base and SH:
- SH comes w/ spoiler, base is optional
- SH comes w/ painted side skirts, base does not
- SH comes w/ ATTS (active torque transfer system?)
- SH wheels are straight 5 spoked, base wheels are angled
- SH comes in 5-spd only, base has auto option
- SH will cost u more
since all u have planned is the k&n filter, i don't think u really have to worry about the power difference u'll get from a base and SH. test drive both, see which u can afford, and u'll find the decision real easy.