How do you drive your TL?
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How do you drive your TL?
I'm curious to see how everyone drives their TL during the every day commute.
I see alot of people in the 2G section are 17-30 years of age. With the TL becoming very affordable, I see alot of college kids with them. I just want to see how everyone drives their TL?
How old are you? (Optional)
TL-P or TL-S?
How often do you use VTEC?
Etc. etc.
Just tell us about your daily drive. I'll start...
I drive about 30 miles each day depending on what I have to do that day. I usually cruise at about 60mph on the average two lane road. On the highway, I usually run 70-75. Everyone goes slow it seems, so I pass quite often. I love the way VTEC and the engine sound.
I love it when its cold out (65-45 degrees), I cruise around 55 with the heater set on 90, seat heater on HI, sunroof open, jamming to whatever is good.
What about the rest of the 2Gers?
I see alot of people in the 2G section are 17-30 years of age. With the TL becoming very affordable, I see alot of college kids with them. I just want to see how everyone drives their TL?
How old are you? (Optional)
TL-P or TL-S?
How often do you use VTEC?
Etc. etc.
Just tell us about your daily drive. I'll start...
I drive about 30 miles each day depending on what I have to do that day. I usually cruise at about 60mph on the average two lane road. On the highway, I usually run 70-75. Everyone goes slow it seems, so I pass quite often. I love the way VTEC and the engine sound.
I love it when its cold out (65-45 degrees), I cruise around 55 with the heater set on 90, seat heater on HI, sunroof open, jamming to whatever is good. What about the rest of the 2Gers?
How old are you?
24
TL-P or TL-S?
P
How often do you use VTEC?
unintentionally, but almost never.
90% city driving. 30-35mph. My friends say I drive slow. I just don't see why everyone's so in a hurry.
lol @ 45 being cold.
24
TL-P or TL-S?
P
How often do you use VTEC?
unintentionally, but almost never.
90% city driving. 30-35mph. My friends say I drive slow. I just don't see why everyone's so in a hurry.
I love it when its cold out (65-45 degrees)
How old are you? (Optional)----21
TL-P or TL-S?-------2000 TL-P
How often do you use VTEC?----couple times a week with 90% city driving...still getting 20 mpg
I like driving hard though. Its fun..especially with engine mods.
TL-P or TL-S?-------2000 TL-P
How often do you use VTEC?----couple times a week with 90% city driving...still getting 20 mpg
I like driving hard though. Its fun..especially with engine mods.
Last edited by SLushhYYY; Jan 28, 2009 at 08:46 PM.
S E L L
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 12,768
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From: Modesto, CA
29
2000 TL-P
I use VTEC sporadically, some days several times, other days not at all.
About 70% city, 30% highway so my mileage suffers. It varies from 17-20 MPG.
On the highway I usually cruise around 80 MPH.
2000 TL-P
I use VTEC sporadically, some days several times, other days not at all.
About 70% city, 30% highway so my mileage suffers. It varies from 17-20 MPG.
On the highway I usually cruise around 80 MPH.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 598
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From: Aurora, IL
21 in 3 days
TL-p
I use to use v-tec liek crazy when I first got it. Sometimes I like to drive hard but usually i drive mellow. It's much more relaxing.
Mostly city driving but on the highway I do anywhere from 75-95. <You can't really feel it in our cars.
And yeah slushyy i feel you on the engine mods... i got stuck in the snow today in a parking lot and I was gunning the engine in drive to get myself free (which worked) and I had my door open and the sound that comes came from the engine was like music to my ears. I just loved it! I only have a K&N filter on and I could hear it wooshing(?). Can't wait to get my CAI. :orgasmic:
TL-p
I use to use v-tec liek crazy when I first got it. Sometimes I like to drive hard but usually i drive mellow. It's much more relaxing.
Mostly city driving but on the highway I do anywhere from 75-95. <You can't really feel it in our cars.
And yeah slushyy i feel you on the engine mods... i got stuck in the snow today in a parking lot and I was gunning the engine in drive to get myself free (which worked) and I had my door open and the sound that comes came from the engine was like music to my ears. I just loved it! I only have a K&N filter on and I could hear it wooshing(?). Can't wait to get my CAI. :orgasmic:
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 854
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From: kansas city
How old are you? 21
TL-P or TL-S? 99 TL-P
How often do you use VTEC? 3x since august
Etc. etc.
Just tell us about your daily drive.
Basically I need to keep the car till 2013 so I drive it like a little old lady. 5.5 mile commute each way, about 50:50 city/hwy.
I get about 17-18mpg but those 5.5 miles take 25 minutes.
When accelerating I usually keep it below 2500 rpm, sometimes I'll hit 3500 but a lot of the time shift at 2k rpm (slow, prolonged acceleration but higher speed). I try to go ez on the throttle to avoid downshifts (they are VERY hard and I fear for the tranny).
On VERY rare occasion (done with a big test, etc) I'll indulge myself and go fast (floor it, high speed, etc). Damn the push in the back is addicting, esp when vtec hits. In my old car I drove 17k miles last year so for this car my parents have limited me to 7500 per year. In 5 months I've used like 5000 of those so now i've gotta cut back.
TL-P or TL-S? 99 TL-P
How often do you use VTEC? 3x since august
Etc. etc.
Just tell us about your daily drive.
Basically I need to keep the car till 2013 so I drive it like a little old lady. 5.5 mile commute each way, about 50:50 city/hwy.
I get about 17-18mpg but those 5.5 miles take 25 minutes.
When accelerating I usually keep it below 2500 rpm, sometimes I'll hit 3500 but a lot of the time shift at 2k rpm (slow, prolonged acceleration but higher speed). I try to go ez on the throttle to avoid downshifts (they are VERY hard and I fear for the tranny).
On VERY rare occasion (done with a big test, etc) I'll indulge myself and go fast (floor it, high speed, etc). Damn the push in the back is addicting, esp when vtec hits. In my old car I drove 17k miles last year so for this car my parents have limited me to 7500 per year. In 5 months I've used like 5000 of those so now i've gotta cut back.
Three Wheelin'
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,383
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From: Denver, CO
How old are you?
20
TL-P or TL-S?
P
How often do you use VTEC?
when ever someone tries to pull up next to me lol
mostly highway driving around 60 mph driving. My friends say I drive slow. I just don't want to get a ticket since i dont even got a lisences
20
TL-P or TL-S?
P
How often do you use VTEC?
when ever someone tries to pull up next to me lol
mostly highway driving around 60 mph driving. My friends say I drive slow. I just don't want to get a ticket since i dont even got a lisences
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2003 TL-p
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,587
Likes: 19
From: Reading, PA
How old are you?..... 18
TL-P or TL-S?..... TL-P
How often do you use VTEC?..... i hit it up every time i drive pretty much, but not more than once or twice, and not much past it either.
Just tell us about your daily drive.
about a 40-70 mile day back and forth to vo-tech/school/side jobs. i have the temp set at 61F, heated seat on low if its chilly (below 20F outside) and on high if its cold ( below 10F outside), sunroof open if its sunny (regardless of temp), music turned up all the way with booming bass, 2 lane road around 60ish mph, highway around 75-80ish. i never pass on a 2 lane road uless its deathly slow (like some slow poke going 35mph in a 55mph lane). and i never go over 90 mph unless im racing and i rarely race. i shift around 3k mostly.
In the city i drive normal and always have the music turned up, over all MPG is about 23-25ish. at night i dont speed at all - lots of deer here. over the summer ill be working more (who knows were) and going to collage at night so i could be racking up the miles more.
TL-P or TL-S?..... TL-P
How often do you use VTEC?..... i hit it up every time i drive pretty much, but not more than once or twice, and not much past it either.
Just tell us about your daily drive.
about a 40-70 mile day back and forth to vo-tech/school/side jobs. i have the temp set at 61F, heated seat on low if its chilly (below 20F outside) and on high if its cold ( below 10F outside), sunroof open if its sunny (regardless of temp), music turned up all the way with booming bass, 2 lane road around 60ish mph, highway around 75-80ish. i never pass on a 2 lane road uless its deathly slow (like some slow poke going 35mph in a 55mph lane). and i never go over 90 mph unless im racing and i rarely race. i shift around 3k mostly.
In the city i drive normal and always have the music turned up, over all MPG is about 23-25ish. at night i dont speed at all - lots of deer here. over the summer ill be working more (who knows were) and going to collage at night so i could be racking up the miles more.
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 427
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From: Illinois
How old are you?
26
TL-P or TL-S?
S
How often do you use VTEC?
almost never
Just tell us about your daily drive.
20 miles each way (M-F), my TL is used as a daily driver during winter, and on rainy day's for the rest of the year. i love how fast my TL warms up in the winter.
ill be selling my TL early 2010.
26
TL-P or TL-S?
S
How often do you use VTEC?
almost never
Just tell us about your daily drive.
20 miles each way (M-F), my TL is used as a daily driver during winter, and on rainy day's for the rest of the year. i love how fast my TL warms up in the winter.
ill be selling my TL early 2010.
I'm a thrill seeker in my
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 907
Likes: 18
From: Edmonton, AB
I'm 20 years old
I own a Type-S (for good reason)
In the summer I do enjoy flooring it every now and then (vtec and beyond), and sometimes when necessary to pass.
My usual drives are quite short for my work is close and I only have to drive to the bus station and bus to school. While I'm not in university (4 months of the year), I drive about 220 kms every week to work, my friends and various places in Edmonton. While I'm in school it's about the same amount of kms only every two weeks. As you can see I don't drive much.
I bought a car with a V6 for a reason; I picked the TL-S because I wanted that added performance. I make good use of my cars power, but I make sure to keep up on current and preventative maintenance. Nothing but the best for my baby. I do enjoy driving it hard from time to time, but I don't bag on with hard braking and ridiculous turns at higher speeds. And with the TL I absolutely DO NOT use the e-brake for anything other than to relieve the stress on my tranny while I'm parked on an incline.
I own a Type-S (for good reason)
In the summer I do enjoy flooring it every now and then (vtec and beyond), and sometimes when necessary to pass.
My usual drives are quite short for my work is close and I only have to drive to the bus station and bus to school. While I'm not in university (4 months of the year), I drive about 220 kms every week to work, my friends and various places in Edmonton. While I'm in school it's about the same amount of kms only every two weeks. As you can see I don't drive much.
I bought a car with a V6 for a reason; I picked the TL-S because I wanted that added performance. I make good use of my cars power, but I make sure to keep up on current and preventative maintenance. Nothing but the best for my baby. I do enjoy driving it hard from time to time, but I don't bag on with hard braking and ridiculous turns at higher speeds. And with the TL I absolutely DO NOT use the e-brake for anything other than to relieve the stress on my tranny while I'm parked on an incline.
2000 SSM TL-P
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
How old are you? (Optional) 27
TL-P or TL-S? TL-P
How often do you use VTEC? Not much, usually just when I need to get around someone on the interstate
Just tell us about your daily drive
I normally have about a 30mile ride to work on the interstate. Usually between 70 and 80, depending on how many soccer moms on cell phones are in my way.
Mostly just taking it easy with a little speed. Around town, I try not to be in any hurry. Sometimes I like to feather the gas so that the tranny doesn't have to shift as much or as hard. (guess I'm still kind of freaked out cause I just had to replace it)
I always have something blasting on the stereo!
TL-P or TL-S? TL-P
How often do you use VTEC? Not much, usually just when I need to get around someone on the interstate
Just tell us about your daily drive
I normally have about a 30mile ride to work on the interstate. Usually between 70 and 80, depending on how many soccer moms on cell phones are in my way.
Mostly just taking it easy with a little speed. Around town, I try not to be in any hurry. Sometimes I like to feather the gas so that the tranny doesn't have to shift as much or as hard. (guess I'm still kind of freaked out cause I just had to replace it)I always have something blasting on the stereo!
How old are you?
19
TL-P or TL-S?
S (having fun), P (DD)
How often do you use VTEC?
S- almost all the time, P- once a week if that
Just tell us about your daily drive.
S- when not working on it i take it for a cruise/ soon to be a track car.
P- drive to school and work then home so about 40-50miles a day
19
TL-P or TL-S?
S (having fun), P (DD)
How often do you use VTEC?
S- almost all the time, P- once a week if that
Just tell us about your daily drive.
S- when not working on it i take it for a cruise/ soon to be a track car.
P- drive to school and work then home so about 40-50miles a day
Porkchop Sandwiches!
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 509
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From: Brooklyn / Stony Brook / Washington DC
24
TL-S
Since getting my new transmission I've hit Vtec 3 times in 1,000 miles. When I just go the car I would drive it like I stole it. I would rip it up on any road that any kind of twist or curve. After dumping $2500 on a new trans and mounts I can say I've learned my lesson.
TL-S
Since getting my new transmission I've hit Vtec 3 times in 1,000 miles. When I just go the car I would drive it like I stole it. I would rip it up on any road that any kind of twist or curve. After dumping $2500 on a new trans and mounts I can say I've learned my lesson.
00 ssm
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 189
Likes: 9
From: Illinois
How old are you?
20
TL-P or TL-S?
P
How often do you use VTEC?
Recently - not too often. Before last summer - 3 to 5 times a drive
Just tell us about your daily drive.
During school only gets driven a few times a week on short trips, rpms staying pretty low. Out of school maybe 20 miles daily with normal driving (not wreckless) but always passing other cars.
20
TL-P or TL-S?
P
How often do you use VTEC?
Recently - not too often. Before last summer - 3 to 5 times a drive
Just tell us about your daily drive.
During school only gets driven a few times a week on short trips, rpms staying pretty low. Out of school maybe 20 miles daily with normal driving (not wreckless) but always passing other cars.
How old are you?
19
TL-P or TL-S?
S
How often do you use VTEC?
Not that much maybe 3 times a month
Just tell us about your daily drive- Well I take the bus to work in fall and winter and ride my bike spring and summer. When im off work though I drive it alot about 75% city 25% highway. I usually go about 75-80 on freeway and 35-45 in the city depends on the speed limit
19
TL-P or TL-S?
S
How often do you use VTEC?
Not that much maybe 3 times a month
Just tell us about your daily drive- Well I take the bus to work in fall and winter and ride my bike spring and summer. When im off work though I drive it alot about 75% city 25% highway. I usually go about 75-80 on freeway and 35-45 in the city depends on the speed limit
Low & Slow w/Dubz On My
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,077
Likes: 0
From: MIL-TOWN, WI
How old are you? (Optional)
26
TL-P or TL-S?
TL-P FTW!!!!
How often do you use VTEC?
every now and then
my daily commute is about 30 miles and 90% of it is HWY...and i cruise on the hwy about 55-60...love to show off the ACURAZINE sticker...
26
TL-P or TL-S?
TL-P FTW!!!!
How often do you use VTEC?
every now and then
my daily commute is about 30 miles and 90% of it is HWY...and i cruise on the hwy about 55-60...love to show off the ACURAZINE sticker...
Last edited by ZEUS'O3TL; Jan 29, 2009 at 08:48 AM.
00 ssm
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 189
Likes: 9
From: Illinois
In our cars it kicks in at about 4000rpm and its the same for all of them unless something was changed manually. There could be a slight difference in the -p and -s but i don't think so. Correct me if i'm wrong.
Honda+Blue=My garage
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,564
Likes: 43
From: DFW TX
How old are you? (Optional)39
TL-P or TL-S?S
How often do you use VTEC?Almost never
Drive during week is 75 mile round trip 20 is city with lights (50 mph road)
rest is highway (drive about 75-80mph)
If I am playing, I am in the VTEC 4000+ rpm range, normal driving I am in the 30 mpg range.
TL-P or TL-S?S
How often do you use VTEC?Almost never
Drive during week is 75 mile round trip 20 is city with lights (50 mph road)
rest is highway (drive about 75-80mph)
If I am playing, I am in the VTEC 4000+ rpm range, normal driving I am in the 30 mpg range.
00 ssm
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 189
Likes: 9
From: Illinois
Wish i saw this 5 minutes ago. This thread should answer your question and any other questions about vtec.
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/vtec-707587/
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/vtec-707587/
I Skydive, Therefore I Am
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 781
Likes: 0
From: At your right shoulder, no your left!
How old are you? 38
TL-P or TL-S? TL-P
How often do you use VTEC? Almost never.
Driving Style: I have 4 professional driving courses under my belt, along with many many years of drag racing and Pro Solo II racing. My personal preference for fun is to put the car in a 4-wheel drift down a curving exit ramp. Pressing the loud pedal is fun, but doesn't require any real skill. Honestly I preferred my old SE-R to the TL. The TL is a bit numb when it comes to exploring the edges of performance, it took me a while to get comfortable with it. Being that my 21-month old son is typically in the back seat I really don't visit the edges of performance very much these days.
edit: grammar
TL-P or TL-S? TL-P
How often do you use VTEC? Almost never.
Driving Style: I have 4 professional driving courses under my belt, along with many many years of drag racing and Pro Solo II racing. My personal preference for fun is to put the car in a 4-wheel drift down a curving exit ramp. Pressing the loud pedal is fun, but doesn't require any real skill. Honestly I preferred my old SE-R to the TL. The TL is a bit numb when it comes to exploring the edges of performance, it took me a while to get comfortable with it. Being that my 21-month old son is typically in the back seat I really don't visit the edges of performance very much these days.
edit: grammar
LOL!!!
19 with tl-p and I barely even drive my car now now that I take a chevy express van to work and stuff. When I do drive it, it's most times on the weekend or certain days when my friend doesn't want to drive. Rarely hit vtec with my car.. My exhaust is good enough for some ear candy
19 with tl-p and I barely even drive my car now now that I take a chevy express van to work and stuff. When I do drive it, it's most times on the weekend or certain days when my friend doesn't want to drive. Rarely hit vtec with my car.. My exhaust is good enough for some ear candy
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 29
Likes: 11
From: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
How old are you? 24
TL-P or TL-S? S
How often do you use VTEC? NOT TOO MUCH ONLY TO ZIP BY THROUGH TRAFFIC
I DRIVE MINES EVERYDAY TO WORK AND BACK ABOUT 10 MILES DRVE AT 65 ON THE WEEKEND MELLOW AS WELL ONLY TIME I USE VTEC IS ON MY WAY HOME "JUSSS WANNA GET HOME ALREADY" LOL BUT JUS GOT MY CAR SERVICED FULL TUNEUP AND WHEL BEARING REPLACED SITTIN AT 111.000 MILES AND STILL RUNS LIKE A CHAMP.
TL-P or TL-S? S
How often do you use VTEC? NOT TOO MUCH ONLY TO ZIP BY THROUGH TRAFFIC
I DRIVE MINES EVERYDAY TO WORK AND BACK ABOUT 10 MILES DRVE AT 65 ON THE WEEKEND MELLOW AS WELL ONLY TIME I USE VTEC IS ON MY WAY HOME "JUSSS WANNA GET HOME ALREADY" LOL BUT JUS GOT MY CAR SERVICED FULL TUNEUP AND WHEL BEARING REPLACED SITTIN AT 111.000 MILES AND STILL RUNS LIKE A CHAMP.
Race Director
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 11,395
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From: Charlotte(home) /Raleigh (school), NC
How old are you? 19
TL-P or TL-S? TL-P
How often do you use VTEC? I am too poor to afford the gas
Basically I live on campus so I really on get to use my car on the weekends.
TL-P or TL-S? TL-P
How often do you use VTEC? I am too poor to afford the gas
Basically I live on campus so I really on get to use my car on the weekends.
How old are you? 21
TL-P or TL-S? TL-P
How often do you use VTEC? hardly ever, its a weekend car, that is being built for looks. if i do any engine mods, it will be for show.
the 94 accord wagon is for speed ironically enough =P
i guess i've used it a few times to remind people with civics that rims and a drop dont give you 75 HP
other then that its ridin smooth
TL-P or TL-S? TL-P
How often do you use VTEC? hardly ever, its a weekend car, that is being built for looks. if i do any engine mods, it will be for show.
the 94 accord wagon is for speed ironically enough =P
i guess i've used it a few times to remind people with civics that rims and a drop dont give you 75 HP
other then that its ridin smooth
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 142
Likes: 2
From: San Diego, CA (formerly Portland, TX)
How old are you? 42
TL-P or TL-S? TL-S, if only I had a manual gearbox.
How often do you use VTEC? Rarely, only when I really need to get on the move. Maybe once a week.
Bella is my daily driver, so about 35 miles a day to and from work, plus any running around after work. I'm almost always within 2-3 mph of the speed limit, and try and drive defensively.
Miner
TL-P or TL-S? TL-S, if only I had a manual gearbox.
How often do you use VTEC? Rarely, only when I really need to get on the move. Maybe once a week.
Bella is my daily driver, so about 35 miles a day to and from work, plus any running around after work. I'm almost always within 2-3 mph of the speed limit, and try and drive defensively.
Miner
Mostly Stock For Now
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
From: So Cal (818)
How old are you? 17
TL-P or TL-S? TL-P (wish it was an S)
How often do you use VTEC? every time i drive the car
Drive about 35 miles round trip to and from school M-F. 75-85 is my average cruising speed on the freeway, but that doesnt mean i dont let it rip when i can. Love the vtec. the way it sounds, and what it does, its like a shot of nos but not really. used to speed way more, ticket solved that problem. and since i removed my mid muffler, i like cruising the blvd at a nice 2500 rpm to get the nice sound of the pretend exhaust i wish i had. on an average tank ill get 18-20 MPG (sounds low for highway driving but i do take carpool to and from school so add 3 tenth graders in the mix)
TL-P or TL-S? TL-P (wish it was an S)
How often do you use VTEC? every time i drive the car
Drive about 35 miles round trip to and from school M-F. 75-85 is my average cruising speed on the freeway, but that doesnt mean i dont let it rip when i can. Love the vtec. the way it sounds, and what it does, its like a shot of nos but not really. used to speed way more, ticket solved that problem. and since i removed my mid muffler, i like cruising the blvd at a nice 2500 rpm to get the nice sound of the pretend exhaust i wish i had. on an average tank ill get 18-20 MPG (sounds low for highway driving but i do take carpool to and from school so add 3 tenth graders in the mix)
How old are you?
22
TL-P or TL-S?
TL-P
How often do you use VTEC?
If I had VTEC, I'd use it multiple times a day
Just tell us about your daily drive.
Monday, Wed, Fri, Sat I go to work about 10-15 minutes each way
Tues, Thurs I go to FSU campus about 25-30 minutes each way
Then, I go out on weekends to friends houses, bowling, bar, club, etc
22
TL-P or TL-S?
TL-P
How often do you use VTEC?
If I had VTEC, I'd use it multiple times a day
Just tell us about your daily drive.
Monday, Wed, Fri, Sat I go to work about 10-15 minutes each way
Tues, Thurs I go to FSU campus about 25-30 minutes each way
Then, I go out on weekends to friends houses, bowling, bar, club, etc
How old are you?
22
TL-P or TL-S?
TL-P
How often do you use VTEC?
If I had VTEC, I'd use it multiple times a day
Just tell us about your daily drive.
Monday, Wed, Fri, Sat I go to work about 10-15 minutes each way
Tues, Thurs I go to FSU campus about 25-30 minutes each way
Then, I go out on weekends to friends houses, bowling, bar, club, etc
22
TL-P or TL-S?
TL-P
How often do you use VTEC?
If I had VTEC, I'd use it multiple times a day
Just tell us about your daily drive.
Monday, Wed, Fri, Sat I go to work about 10-15 minutes each way
Tues, Thurs I go to FSU campus about 25-30 minutes each way
Then, I go out on weekends to friends houses, bowling, bar, club, etc
... Was waiting for you to post that about VTEC..
