Prelude Sportshift - How do you like it?
Me
thoughts from people who actually have it.
How does it perform in everyday driving? (I know almost 1 sec slower
than manual tranny...)
I ask this as I have noticed some older models of automatics have a
button to switch to normal and then a "sports" mode. I found that by
being in this auto "sports" mode, all it seem to do was shift at a
higher rev and it just didn't feel right. I'm wondering if this will
be a similar response I will get from the Sportshift.
Unkown User
> thoughts from people who actually have it.
>
> How does it perform in everyday driving? (I know almost 1 sec slower
> than manual tranny...)
>
I have a 97 Prelude with the Sportshift.
I drive about 50% fully auto and 50% sportshift.
The use of the Sportshift mode will vary from individual to individual.
But for me, I use fully auto for normal driving. When I want max
performance, I will shift manually in Sportshift. I also use the SS mode
when driving in slippery/snowy conditions because it allows me to
upshift at a lower rpm and lessen the chance of wheelspin if I am less
than careful on the throttle.
> I ask this as I have noticed some older models of automatics have a
> button to switch to normal and then a "sports" mode. I found that by
> being in this auto "sports" mode, all it seem to do was shift at a
> higher rev and it just didn't feel right. I'm wondering if this will
> be a similar response I will get from the Sportshift.
No. It is completely different from the sprots mode of other automatics
simply because with the sportshift, *you* control which gear ratio *you*
want to be in.
If you want ultimate performance all the time, get the manual
transmission.
But if you are like me - often stuck in stop-and-go traffic, are
satisfied with the lower level of performance of an automatic and have
an artificial left limb - then go for the auto/SS.
N
Trevor Swallow
best of both worlds. It allows you the freedom of selecting gears like a
manual, without the hastle of the clutch. Coming from a manual trans on my
last car, the sportshift still allows the flexability that I'm used to. My
choice would be the sportshift, unless you do alot of street racing. (which
gives you only tiny better perfomance with the manual)
-Milano Red 2000 Honda Prelude
> > I am looking into the Sportshift on the Prelude and I would like
> > thoughts from people who actually have it.
> >
> > How does it perform in everyday driving? (I know almost 1 sec slower
> > than manual tranny...)
> >
>
baus...@my-deja.com
very good-- it shifts quickly and with authority, it never makes noise,
and I've never felt the tranny slip one bit.
However, I have a few gripes:
1) the sportshift mode works very well, but it downshifts harshly. This
is a good thing on the track, but it throws you around a bit in the
cabin. Also, the tranny "waits" what seems like a full second before
shifting when at low or moderate RPM's. This can be annoying when
you're coming out of a turn and you want to being adding power as the
turn ends, and the tranny hasn't shifted until after the turn is
complete.
2) When you're tooling around town in automatic mode (say in 4th), and
then the light turns yellow and you floor it, the tranny doesn't
quickly make up its mind to go to 2nd. It goes to 3rd, then jumps to
2nd, and by the time it's finished messing around you're already in the
intersection. Therefore there is a lack of "immediate" power.
However, I'M NITPICKING!!! It is an absolutely wonderful sports car
that can be saftely driven in the winter-- a good trick! My wife and I
are delighted with it. However, realize that it's a "one size fits all"
car-- you must get power windows and locks, but you can't get a remote
trunk release, leather, power seats, or heated seats and mirrors. In
MN, the heated seats and mirrors would be nice. The Canadian version
comes with them, but not for us silly Americans.
If what you want is sheer driving pleasure and truly outstanding
reliability, though, I can't think of a better choice this side of a
Porsche Boxster.
--Bryce Austin
'99 Prelude
'94 Saturn SC2
Now I just can't wait until the JR supercharger comes out...
In article <38a3cd2c.2931826@news>,
j7...@yahoo.com (Me) wrote:
> I am looking into the Sportshift on the Prelude and I would like
> thoughts from people who actually have it.
>
> How does it perform in everyday driving? (I know almost 1 sec slower
> than manual tranny...)
>
> I ask this as I have noticed some older models of automatics have a
> button to switch to normal and then a "sports" mode. I found that by
> being in this auto "sports" mode, all it seem to do was shift at a
> higher rev and it just didn't feel right. I'm wondering if this will
> be a similar response I will get from the Sportshift.
>
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Before you buy.
srw
130-140 hp while the 5 speed manual dynos around 160-165... that difference
is worlds apart
Trevor Swallow <Des...@KeeganCoppin.com> wrote in message
news:al1q4.59$uN6....@typhoon.sonic.net...
> I just got a 2000 Prelude with the Sportshift. I really think it is the
> best of both worlds. It allows you the freedom of selecting gears like a
> manual, without the hastle of the clutch. Coming from a manual trans on
my
> last car, the sportshift still allows the flexability that I'm used to.
My
> choice would be the sportshift, unless you do alot of street racing.
(which
> gives you only tiny better perfomance with the manual)
>
> -Milano Red 2000 Honda Prelude
>
-A.
>
> Its not the best of both worlds. The Sport shift model only dynos around
> 130-140 hp while the 5 speed manual dynos around 160-165... that difference
> is worlds apart
>
I would like to see this as that means well over the nominal 15% overall
loss normally reflected in comparing rear wheel output vs. crank output.
Jeezusss...
CBRrider
-A. wrote in message <38B2F038...@excite.com>...
well, the auto saps power, like it does in most cars. The dyno charts for
the SS and 5 speed preludes were on Vtec.net before it went down. Go test
drive both of the them and the differences are VERY noticeable. And if that
isn't enough to bug you =] SH models with the ATTS make on average ~5 hp
less than the non ATTS preludes due to extra driveline loss thanks to that
handy gadget. SH models dyno around 155-160 or so. Manufacucurers claims
are damn near worthless. The only thing that matters are consistent dyno
tests.
-A.
>
> srw wrote:
> >
> > Its not the best of both worlds. The Sport shift model only dynos around
> > 130-140 hp while the 5 speed manual dynos around 160-165... that difference
> > is worlds apart
> >
>
> I would like to see this as that means well over the nominal 15% overall
> loss normally reflected in comparing rear wheel output vs. crank output.
>
> Jeezusss...
Mind flatulence... the Prelude is a front wheel drive vehicle. My point
was "comparing output at the wheel vs. crank".
Silly me.