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Originally Posted by krucial7integra
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 read krucial's quote and was about to reply about the same things on numbers 1 and 2. i've only race a gsr once, and it wasn't a loss.