New Prelude owner

Post by **lewd lude lover** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 6:59 pm

welcome.

you will need to get a speed converter. you will have to choose between the limiter at 112 or loose vtec in 1st gear. this is a quirk of the way the engine allows vtec to engage. this is available from ebay

the best balance between performance and look on any lude is a 17 inch wheel. imho. 215/45 17 on 7.5j is the best handling combination and still allow a safe side wall. anything skinnier on bigger looks daft, imho.

get a profile up

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 7:09 pm

17's are great for handling 16's seem to be the best compromise for comfort and handling

Post by **lewd lude lover** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 7:16 pm

@merc: yep, but 17's look better imho. they fill the arch nicely.
16's will feel more comfy for sure but If the op is worried about the speed limiter at 112mph I'm guessing the extra grip given would come in handy

gwynaax · Post by **gwynaax** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 7:21 pm

If you lose the VTEC in 1st gear, what sort of effect does that have on the 0-60 time.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 7:24 pm

not a lot depending on the gearbox you have

andypont · Post by **andypont** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 8:41 pm

Welcome to the forum, and the world of Preludes. Wise choice!

gwynaax · Post by **gwynaax** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 9:39 pm

How do I post a pic?

Post by **vanzep** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 9:53 pm

welcome to LG

rattling rad fan could just be broken plastic tabs on the fan or the bolts that hold them (2 at top and 2 at bottom) have sheared due to being rusty - they bolts can be difficult to remove if theyre rusted up so if your rad looks a bit knacked you could get a new rad and used fan - put them together and stick them on the car. There were some brand new rads on ebay for £36 delivered which is very affordable

mills · Post by **mills** » Sun Jun 09, 2013 11:41 pm

welcome to LG bud

Ted · Post by **Ted** » Mon Jun 10, 2013 12:17 am

Welcome along, busy day for new recruits by the seems.
Im not to far from yoy really, near newport.