Anyone else roll in SER style??

[SpecV_Scott]

SE-R and the spec-v are nice but they just don't pull like others, ok...for example, one of the cons about it is the redline, the 6 speed mt is cool but the gearing sucks ass, the variable valve timing on the spec-v is ok but what good is it if you can only ride it for like 1k rpm when it engages, the redline is too close, then the aftermarket parts, not a big selection. I have driven a 2002 Sentra SE-R Spec-V and up against a stock integra gsr, the gsr pulled all day long on a one-on-one stop, 20mph roll, and 60mph drop. Sorry, not ragging on the sentras, just my opinion on those, I don't have all the knowledge as of you guys but just my first hand experience. And no the '02 se-r is not the only one I have driven.

1) the variable valve timing is CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE. The switchover at 5000rpms is the dual-stage intake manifold opening up the short runners

2) There is plenty of after market for the 02+ SE-Rs. Pretty much every bolt-on that's available for the average import is available for the SE-R. It's not on the Honda Civic/CRX/Integra scale, but it's pretty expansive (for an example, I think there are at least 6 different companies making qr25de headers)

3) the gear ratios were revised after 02. The only time I've lost to an Integra was the first month I owned my SE-R...I lead the whole race but missed 5th gear and the Teggie got by me. And that's only drag racing. In any race that involves turning, stock for stock, the GSR can't keep up.

I agree that it's by no means the best car out there. But the combination of 180+ft/lbs, a helical limited slip, a stiff suspension, and a 6speed close-ratio tranny made the SE-R on of the best deals on the market when it came out (the market being under $20K sport compacts, before SRT4s and the new Civic Si). Mine only cost $17,500 with the alarm/300w Fosgate package.

And BTW, here's what mods mine has:

AEBS 4-2-1 header w/midpipe and race cat
Thermal R&D stainless catback
eBay CAI
SWA lightweight crank pulley (15oz vs 7lbs stock)
Jim Wolf Technology Balance Shaft Removal Kit
A'PEXi SAFC2, dyno tuned
Progress springs
NISMO adjustable rear sway bar
RS Limited Concept Pro 17x7 wheels
225/45-17 Wanli S-1099 tires (yeah, I roll cheap tires on the street!)

Before the JWT BSR kit, I dynoed at 167whp/173ft-lbs. I should be about 173whp/180ft-lbs now. I get 24/30mpg.