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2ndGenGuy
07-25-2007, 12:28 AM
Here's a video of one of the most glorious highways I've ever driven on. California Highway 1. It's hours and hours of tight, twisty roads. So fun! Here's a little sample of the fun I had...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayZRRDdYCFI
labeledsk8r
07-25-2007, 12:32 AM
looks fun, but also looks like a road that has alot of night time crashes :/ whats the speed limit up threw it all??
LX-incredible
07-25-2007, 12:42 AM
Sounds beefy. :)
A18A
07-25-2007, 12:56 AM
those roads r in good condition!!
LX-incredible
07-25-2007, 12:58 AM
Your gas tax dollars at work.
Catalyst
07-25-2007, 01:23 AM
Nice Video. That is just like HWY 4 where i live. :D good ol' cali.
Civic Accord Honda
07-25-2007, 01:37 AM
fucking SWEET love the dash too old school clock FTW lol i miss my 2gee :( lol
AccordB20A
07-25-2007, 02:42 AM
lol thats some sick road dude, wish our nz roads were good quality like that but noo we get pot holes and seal patches everywhere muttter mutter
Toneloc5145
07-25-2007, 06:07 AM
Nice. We have a lot of roads around here like that, but our roads include going up the hill and down within a half a mile. They really are fun, and I usually do backroads opposed to highways, unless it's night time. There are too many deer here to risk that.

Are you switching from 2nd to 3rd in the uphill part of the vid? If so, it sounds like your 3rd gear is really low, if you know what I mean.
2ndGenGuy
07-25-2007, 07:47 AM
Nice. We have a lot of roads around here like that, but our roads include going up the hill and down within a half a mile. They really are fun, and I usually do backroads opposed to highways, unless it's night time. There are too many deer here to risk that.

Are you switching from 2nd to 3rd in the uphill part of the vid? If so, it sounds like your 3rd gear is really low, if you know what I mean.

No, that's going from 3rd to 4th. You're right though, it seems pretty tall. 4th just needs to be a bit shorter. My next transmission is definitely going to have the Integra gearset. Though, it may not have been a problem if I had a bit more power. The Prelude transmission seems more geared for twisties like this, though it's still far superior, IMO to the Accord tranny.

The speed limit through most of that area isn't really defined. I think the corners are so twisty, they don't expect anybody to go very fast. The last speed limit sign I saw, I believe was 50 and that was usually out in the open straights.
MessyHonda
07-25-2007, 10:14 AM
yup that highway is not as twisty where i live it just has some nice scenery of the ocean.
mushroom_toy
07-25-2007, 11:28 AM
Reminds me of the mountain roads here. Now that's a fun/beautiful drive.
forrest89sei
07-25-2007, 04:01 PM
Very Nice!

I miss Hwy 1 and 46 and 101
88accordhb
07-25-2007, 04:03 PM
i've seen better, gotta go to the ones with the hairpins...when it rains.
Hazwan
07-25-2007, 04:27 PM
Man looks fun. Love the sound of your car :)
Pico
07-25-2007, 06:13 PM
Sweet!!!
And I agree with Hazwan your car sounds BEAUTIFUL!!!
2ndGenGuy
07-25-2007, 06:55 PM
Sweet!!!
And I agree with Hazwan your car sounds BEAUTIFUL!!!


Thanks guys, unfortunately pico, I think you heard how my car sounds from outside the car. :) A touch bit ricey from the observer's viewpoint. :kekeke:




i've seen better, gotta go to the ones with the hairpins...when it rains.


Hairpins like these? Rain is no fun, you can't go as fast. :tongue:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rI28ygjHFk