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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR
I don't find the ITR rough at all for a performance oriented car. It was softer than the S2000 was and softer than my GS-R
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I found the ITR slightly harsher than the stock S2k. My '95 GSR was much softer than both.
On a side note: I test drove a heavily modded S2k (N/A 265 hp at the wheels!) that made the most beautiful sounds I've ever heard from a 4 banger. I almost bought it, but the car was so stiff it would've put me in traction (plus it was so pristine, I couldn't in good conscience use it as a daily driver).
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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR
We haven't seen real MPG stats (ie EPA city/highway) yet, but I get mid 30s in the ITR on the highway so I'd guess it's fairly similar.
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I expect the FT to attain better EPA MPG ratings than the ITR, but you bring up another good point: the Integra (at least the GSR from my experience, and the ITR from yours) routinely beat its MPG ratings.
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We don't know the gearing to figure that out yet
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I expect wheel torque/weight (what really matters) to be very similar.
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the ITR is very livable
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Part of our differing opinions may be due to my probably being older than you, but even in my 20s I found the ITR too rough for a daily driver.
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We know the ground clearance of the FT?
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130 mm (according to the leaked specs sheets in the other thread)
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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR
The Chief Engineer stated 17.8" specifically. That random "lowest of any production car" type quotes I don't pay attention to but when I get a specific number I want to hold them to it..
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At this point, all specifications are subject to change. It's quite possible it was going to be 17.8", and they had to increase by 0.3" it for some reason (perhaps they increased ground clearance). IMO, it's a bit unfair to call them liars over that.