Which car better handling?
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Stock versus Stock they all handle the same. I also believe they all pull the same Gs.
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I've been borrowing my friends 97 prelude, and that thing is the most confortable thing i've been in, other than a chevy lumina lol, but never mind that... when i get the money i'll definitely get a prelude
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For autocrossing the car is just too darn heavy (IMHO).
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And the 1993 Civic EX (manual) is lighter than the 1993 Del Sol Si by about 7lbs. The 1993 Civic Si is actually lighter by 70lbs.
1993 Del Sol http://tinyurl.com/he7d8
1993 Civic EX http://tinyurl.com/jsfaj
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for some reason it feels like my del sol handles corners and curves way better then my integra, both of them are stock my del sol doesnt lose much traction on fast turns but the integra feels like it wants to lose control and spin out, isnt the integra suppose to have a better suspension? or could it be i have a 200 lbs sound system in the back that effects it?
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When did I say anything about civic stock suspension handling good?? I didn't, period. I agree with you, they suck...
But you said "well stock suspenison on cars like those arent going to handle good at all so dont expect to much"
And I proceeded to address the fact that a prelude does handle very well, so your comment was wrong...
Then, I said my prelude's suspension is much better than the civic's and went on to compare the difference between my setup on the civic (which is all aftermarket) and the stock setup on the prelude, and then explain why I think the prelude handles very well, because it can "hang" with the civic and it's aftermarket suspension...
Don't understand where you got confused?
And trust me, I HAVE both and I've driven many other cars, and IMO the prelude has excellent handling.
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You should come out to the Philly autocrosses and see what a REAL suspension can do.
The reason of the difference in handling between the Prelude SH and the Civic is also weight related. The Prelude just rides nicer because it's a heavier car feels more solid. But the Civic is lighter so of course it's going to be effected by road imperfections and such.
If you think the SH is one of the best handling cars you haven't driven a Type R, Mazdaspeed Protege, or even the SRT4 with the LSD.
The reason of the difference in handling between the Prelude SH and the Civic is also weight related. The Prelude just rides nicer because it's a heavier car feels more solid. But the Civic is lighter so of course it's going to be effected by road imperfections and such.
If you think the SH is one of the best handling cars you haven't driven a Type R, Mazdaspeed Protege, or even the SRT4 with the LSD.
I've been to autocrossing events in Allentown and Phila, so I've seen it all...
Including a "REAL" suspension, lol
You are right, the prelude is obviously heavier, and this will make the car "feel" more solid, but I'm talking about handling here, not "solidness"
And I can sit here and quote all kinds of different cars that I've driven (I don't have that much time) and I will say again the SH has very good handling, just as good as a Protege or SRT 4 even with the LSD...
I'm speaking from experience here, so no matter what you try and tell me that you "know", my experience speaks volumes above your comments... It's your word vs mine, ya know...
Last edited by mberndt; Sep 5, 2006 at 11:58 AM.