Outhandle an IS300
04-10-2001, 05:23 PM
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Outhandle an IS300
Hello,
I am new to this board and love what you people have to say. I was just wondering what we would have to do to our cars in order to outhandle an IS300? I have raced a few before and you know as well as I know that they are no match for the mighty CL-S in the straights. But my cars handling ability handles like a b!tch! Those dang tires screech around almost every corner that I take to aggressivly. I just want a good all around balanced car. I think handling should be included in the balance. I also want to see the eyes of those IS boys when I out corner them too =)
I am new to this board and love what you people have to say. I was just wondering what we would have to do to our cars in order to outhandle an IS300? I have raced a few before and you know as well as I know that they are no match for the mighty CL-S in the straights. But my cars handling ability handles like a b!tch! Those dang tires screech around almost every corner that I take to aggressivly. I just want a good all around balanced car. I think handling should be included in the balance. I also want to see the eyes of those IS boys when I out corner them too =)
04-10-2001, 05:37 PM
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Springs, sways, wider wheels/tires with a lower profile, and at least a 500 pound reduction in weight.
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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
No Navi/No Spoiler
Competch springs
35% tint
PIAA 19169 bulbs
K&N 33-2178 air filter
The Aviation Zone
04-10-2001, 05:45 PM
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Hate to admit it, but if both cars kept adding the same stuff, the IS300 would beat the CL-S in the turns.
OTH -- if your willing to drop the CL-S way down, put on the stickiest tires you can fit (235s on 17"/18"), put on coil-overs, and sways, and brakes, you will beat most.
If you looking to beat the out-of-the box IS300, just getting some new rubber will do wonders in a tight twisty section of road. I used to despise those stock tires on my favorite twisties with smooth pavement.
BTW -- If you looking for more balance, think about removing the passenger seat, and adding a Carbon/Kevlar hood, etc.
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OTH -- if your willing to drop the CL-S way down, put on the stickiest tires you can fit (235s on 17"/18"), put on coil-overs, and sways, and brakes, you will beat most.
If you looking to beat the out-of-the box IS300, just getting some new rubber will do wonders in a tight twisty section of road. I used to despise those stock tires on my favorite twisties with smooth pavement.
BTW -- If you looking for more balance, think about removing the passenger seat, and adding a Carbon/Kevlar hood, etc.
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- Kevlar/SS Brake lines ordered
- Comptech headers & sways ordered
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04-10-2001, 07:38 PM
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I don't know what it would take to "outhandle" an IS300 (nor do I really care), BUT, I can tell you that if you put on new rubber, and Comptech springs and sways you'll forget the IS300 even exists 
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