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> Or is this just how the SOHC VTEC works? I've only driven DOHC VTEC's
> with manual transmissions (in other CRX's, Civic's and Teg's).
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Nope, that's not how SOHC VTEC works. I've also got a 2000 Civic EX which
has the D16Y8 SOHC VTEC in it. The changeover is noticable, and feels
relatively strong. I'm thinking that what you are discovering is the
Auto. In fact, when I bought the 2000 EX, (it was a certified preowned)
The choice was between the EX and a 2000 Si. And in reality there wasn't
a huge difference in driving them. It wasn't until about 6500 RPM that
the Si felt stronger. The changeover felt similar, but the Si kept
pulling harder while the EX levels out at the 7000RPM redline.So, since
my wife was driving it, and very rarely got above 3k RPM, I decided it
wasnt' worth the extra 4 grand. The
I kinda figured that... it's just a very odd sensation when our current cars (and past) have had a much crisper throttle response (even the 1.8l Turbo that we had in the '99 Passat was decent ~ when we re-chipped it and basically got the full power of the Turbo, it was a blast to drive!). We also understand that the LX is not a "performance" vehicle but it's still nice to have that quick acceleration when you need it (i.e. to get out of the way when needed...).
Thanks for the reply, though... BTW, let me know when you get more of the Celica seat pics online. Have you used/installed that Momo pedal yet? :^)
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