SC Kits

[dbruce]

After reading a bit on the SC kits for the GSR, the JR kit seems to be everyones preference.

Few questions:

I have also noticed that this kit requires changing the fuel mixture and has the possibility of blowing your engine (not good).
Is there an SC kit that would be considered the Rolls Royce of the SC options that just works perfectly out of the box? I do not need to save money......I want something that works right the first time.

SC kits for a BMW run 5000+ but require no changes when purchased from a reputable dealer (Dinan....etc.) They are expensive but problems are almost non existent and do not require tuning.

I am looking for a 94 or 95 GSR for track learning schools. The 95 M3 I own is to expensive to be running around the track. I need an SC on my GSR to keep up with the other traffic at the learning schools (M3's and the like).

[Turismo]

The JR is probably the best bolt on out there. Their really aren't that many problems with the standard kit however many of us are trying to get more out of it. The main problem (detonation) most likely is a problem with most add on FI without proper tuning but it's really not a problem with the JR if you don't mind the conservative timing you have to set your ignition to. Alot of us looking to fine tune are either going 8psi with other mods or trying to get back closer to stock timing which would increase performance across the board. It's not that the base kit really has problems, it just makes you want even more.

BTW- it kicks ASS! I'm dealing with mid-range detonation when I advance the timing so I'm looking for a cure. If I had to do it all over again would I.... Without a doubt.

[lundgren]

For potentially less problems, don't upgrade to 8psi right away (even though it's easier to install it upfront if you want it).

Get the J&S safeguard too, which will save your car for those races, especially driving school.

The biggest problem will be the rest of your car. When you can getup that fast, you'll be harder on brakes, and tires, not to mention the suspension will be asked to do more.

Just make sure a good mechanic installes the SC kit. Jackson Racing's kit is the best.

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Lundgren
Lundgren's Integra Site
My AllAdvantage Page

[dbruce]

After doing one driving school, I have realized that this is an expensive hobby.

I am choosing the GSR because Honda's are reliable. They are hard to kill (though track time will tell). The M3 is an amazing track car......and handles the track abuse better then I could have imagined. Replacing pads/rotors and tires is an expensive proposition. This in addition to the fact that I am inexperienced at the track. The M3 forgives mistakes to easily.....not the best car to learn how to drive at the track. I slid all over the track because I kept missing the line (slight exageration)......the car made it feel like it was supposed to slide on all 4 wheels on hard turns, perfectly predictable.

[GSRDPM]

The SC makes the car a blast to drive. I had the opportunity to take it to Texas World Speedway for a two day driving school and had a ball. I was in the novice group and had no problem keeping ahead of the M3s (there were several.) I guess the better power to weight ratio of my GSR overcame the better overall balance of the M3s. You can read more about my experience at:
http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/Forum40/HTML/000545.html

Sorry, but it's pretty long.

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Tom

1996 Acura Integra 4 DR
JRSC with JR fuel pump upgrade
J&S Safeguard
Tokico Illumina Shocks & Eibach Pro-kit Springs
Dunlop D60/A2 JLBs (205 50 15) on stock 15 x 6 wheels (street)
Kumho V700 Victoracers (205 50 15) on 15x7 rims (autocross)
Century infant and booster child seats in back!