VTEC or a Baleno?

The Wolf · 2nd February 2006, 22:10

Great.. Adit, I didnt know one ride in my car last weekend helped you makeup your mind so soon...LOL! we couldve done that long time back..heehee...

Anyways now that you have decided, wait till you find a good car...doesnt matter how abused the car is, the engine would seldom disappoint you ..thats how I see it. You might not find a real low mileage car as vtec owners have the reputation of using their car even to go to the next door to buy a packet of milk..LOL!!!

I have had a little problem with my rear end nudging ahead at high speeds but realised later through the service station guys that the springs are busted...now Ive got 'em changed and the car handles much better...havent done a 160kmph drive yet but till 140kmph its holding pretty well.

I wont forget to mention the rattling noises from the dash...get ready for that too...

Anyways, best of luck...have a great one.

@ Rudra: Sorry but what does bottom dips mean??

adit1329 · 2nd February 2006, 22:10

shan2nu, how about putting a poll on the Vtec vs Baleno and make life more exciting..let us see how many tbhpians root for VTEC and how many for Baleno...

Shan2nu · 2nd February 2006, 22:22

Quote:

shan2nu, how about putting a poll on the Vtec vs Baleno and make life more exciting..let us see how many tbhpians root for VTEC and how many for Baleno...

Havn't you guys had enuf of it? LOL

I can put up a poll but, i'm pretty damn sure the first reply would read...."Well, that would depend on whether you're talking about stock or modified cars". Hehe

Shan2nu

v1p3r · 2nd February 2006, 23:15

Good choice, Adit. Hope to see a set of shiny Honda wheels at a meet soon!

adit1329 · 3rd February 2006, 00:11

thanks everyone.

firstly, i need to get a good car at a good price..
then the mods

1) Koni's
2) Recaro's
3) GTECH
4) Header's
5) Freeflow (already have one)
6) K&N's (already have one)
7) Paint job (black) with basic body kit maybe spandex
8) remove spoiler
9) A decent Music system (mp3 player, 2 rear speakers and tweeter)
10) EL dials
11) change headlamps to HID/ something brighter...
12) Alloys
13) Tires - G3/ Michelin/ Toyo
14) Strut Bar
15) Chrome/ Paint the engine block
16) wiring lights - anyone knows where is it available in bangalore?

these are the first
rest later

but the all important question of finding a good car....

adit1329 · 3rd February 2006, 00:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by adit1329

thanks everyone.

firstly, i need to get a good car at a good price..
then the mods

1) Koni's
2) Recaro's
3) GTECH
4) Header's
5) Freeflow (already have one)
6) K&N's (already have one)
7) Paint job (black) with basic body kit maybe spandex
8) remove spoiler
9) A decent Music system (mp3 player, 2 rear speakers and tweeter)
10) EL dials
11) change headlamps to HID/ something brighter...
12) Alloys
13) Tires - G3/ Michelin/ Toyo
14) Strut Bar
15) Chrome/ Paint the engine block
16) wiring lights - anyone knows where is it available in bangalore?

these are the first
rest later

but the all important question of finding a good car....

any more suggestions?????

v1p3r · 3rd February 2006, 03:13

I don't understand what you mean by already having a K&N. Unless it's a universal filter, you will need another one.

For tyres, by far the BEST tyres you can buy are the Yokohama AVS ES-100s, in 195/60 R14.

raihan · 3rd February 2006, 06:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by adit1329

well, i finally have made up my mind, thanks to a lot of help from tbhpians and the car i have chosen is...

hold your breath...

the VTEC..
....

Good call, I can't wait to lay my hands on one here in the US. Have been thinking of getting the rsx type-s

cheers,
Raihan

Surprise · 3rd February 2006, 12:28

Congrats on your purchase.

We had a long discussions here & you are convinced on going with Vtech. Hence it is not a cake walk for either of the cars to take the crown. Its a neck to neck competition between both. You said Baleno has a poorer resale value with an example a 2001 Vtech will cost you in the range of 2005 baleno.

Since there are only marginal advantages, is it not wiser to for recent model car at same price with giving up those marginal advantages. Just laid down my thoughts

adit1329 · 3rd February 2006, 19:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by v1p3r

I don't understand what you mean by already having a K&N. Unless it's a universal filter, you will need another one.

For tyres, by far the BEST tyres you can buy are the Yokohama AVS ES-100s, in 195/60 R14.

i have the K&N universal filter...and yes the AVS is a good tire

The Wolf · 3rd February 2006, 21:22

Avs is good but you also wanna have a look at the Silverstone FTZ sport , performance tyres...find them average looking but phenominal grip ...The shoulder pattern is similar to that of a Potenza GIII...you know where Im comin from now. BUt aint too sure if you gonna get the appropriate size. Will inquire and let you know...

adit1329 · 7th February 2006, 18:28

guys, any idead how much would a mild cam cost me on the car???

v1p3r · 7th February 2006, 18:58

You're going to need a SOHC Vtec cam, not just any cam. And as far as I know, they aren't too easy to find.

adit1329 · 7th February 2006, 19:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by v1p3r

You're going to need a SOHC Vtec cam, not just any cam. And as far as I know, they aren't too easy to find.

hmmm, thanks for the update
well how much would a sohc cam cost oridinarily (not neccesaary for a VTEC)

v1p3r · 7th February 2006, 21:24

Brother, if you get a normal cam, why on earth would you want to buy a Vtec. That engine is worthless without the Vtec system. The whole magic of the engine is in the cam. The Vtec basically has a variable cam system, which changes the cam profile. Any other non-Vtec cam would just render it impotent.

2nd February 2006, 22:10	#106
The Wolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,120 Thanked: 75 Times	Great.. Adit, I didnt know one ride in my car last weekend helped you makeup your mind so soon...LOL! we couldve done that long time back..heehee... Anyways now that you have decided, wait till you find a good car...doesnt matter how abused the car is, the engine would seldom disappoint you ..thats how I see it. You might not find a real low mileage car as vtec owners have the reputation of using their car even to go to the next door to buy a packet of milk..LOL!!! I have had a little problem with my rear end nudging ahead at high speeds but realised later through the service station guys that the springs are busted...now Ive got 'em changed and the car handles much better...havent done a 160kmph drive yet but till 140kmph its holding pretty well. I wont forget to mention the rattling noises from the dash...get ready for that too... Anyways, best of luck...have a great one. @ Rudra: Sorry but what does bottom dips mean?? Last edited by The Wolf : 2nd February 2006 at 22:16.
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2nd February 2006, 22:10	#107
adit1329 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 346 Thanked: 3 Times	shan2nu, how about putting a poll on the Vtec vs Baleno and make life more exciting..let us see how many tbhpians root for VTEC and how many for Baleno...
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2nd February 2006, 23:15	#109
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,347 Thanked: 6,960 Times View My Garage	Good choice, Adit. Hope to see a set of shiny Honda wheels at a meet soon!
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3rd February 2006, 00:11	#110
adit1329 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 346 Thanked: 3 Times	thanks everyone. firstly, i need to get a good car at a good price.. then the mods 1) Koni's 2) Recaro's 3) GTECH 4) Header's 5) Freeflow (already have one) 6) K&N's (already have one) 7) Paint job (black) with basic body kit maybe spandex 8) remove spoiler 9) A decent Music system (mp3 player, 2 rear speakers and tweeter) 10) EL dials 11) change headlamps to HID/ something brighter... 12) Alloys 13) Tires - G3/ Michelin/ Toyo 14) Strut Bar 15) Chrome/ Paint the engine block 16) wiring lights - anyone knows where is it available in bangalore? these are the first rest later but the all important question of finding a good car....
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3rd February 2006, 03:13	#112
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,347 Thanked: 6,960 Times View My Garage	I don't understand what you mean by already having a K&N. Unless it's a universal filter, you will need another one. For tyres, by far the BEST tyres you can buy are the Yokohama AVS ES-100s, in 195/60 R14.
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3rd February 2006, 12:28	#114
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,526 Thanked: 457 Times	Congrats on your purchase. We had a long discussions here & you are convinced on going with Vtech. Hence it is not a cake walk for either of the cars to take the crown. Its a neck to neck competition between both. You said Baleno has a poorer resale value with an example a 2001 Vtech will cost you in the range of 2005 baleno. Since there are only marginal advantages, is it not wiser to for recent model car at same price with giving up those marginal advantages. Just laid down my thoughts
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3rd February 2006, 21:22	#116
The Wolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,120 Thanked: 75 Times	Avs is good but you also wanna have a look at the Silverstone FTZ sport , performance tyres...find them average looking but phenominal grip ...The shoulder pattern is similar to that of a Potenza GIII...you know where Im comin from now. BUt aint too sure if you gonna get the appropriate size. Will inquire and let you know... Last edited by The Wolf : 3rd February 2006 at 21:26.
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7th February 2006, 18:28	#117
adit1329 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 346 Thanked: 3 Times	guys, any idead how much would a mild cam cost me on the car???
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7th February 2006, 18:58	#118
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,347 Thanked: 6,960 Times View My Garage	You're going to need a SOHC Vtec cam, not just any cam. And as far as I know, they aren't too easy to find.
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7th February 2006, 21:24	#120
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,347 Thanked: 6,960 Times View My Garage	Brother, if you get a normal cam, why on earth would you want to buy a Vtec. That engine is worthless without the Vtec system. The whole magic of the engine is in the cam. The Vtec basically has a variable cam system, which changes the cam profile. Any other non-Vtec cam would just render it impotent.
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