My New Honda City ZX Vtec - Report at 15000 Kms

oss · 12th June 2008, 17:54

Nice review.

Can you guys advice me between iDSI & VTEC.

Is the performance of VTEC is so great that it deserves a premium that Honda demands?

Alternatively is iDSI so underpowered that you need a VTEC to enjoy driving??

At what RPM does the third cam kick-in in the VTEC engine?

Cheers,

vvvinod · 18th June 2008, 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by oss

Nice review.

Can you guys advice me between iDSI & VTEC.

Is the performance of VTEC is so great that it deserves a premium that Honda demands?

Alternatively is iDSI so underpowered that you need a VTEC to enjoy driving??

At what RPM does the third cam kick-in in the VTEC engine?

Cheers,

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sai_ace · 21st January 2014, 13:22

Apologies for raising an old thread.I would like to know the different model specifications in this particular model.

I am looking for a used honda city VTEC, just like the thread owner has bought. What is the difference between the City ZX and the City Gxi apart from the engine?

And also how to identify if the car is the VTEC? Because i saw a model that was like City ZX Gxi - is this a vtec or not?

cheers and thanks!!
sai

JLS · 21st January 2014, 13:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by sai_ace

Apologies for raising an old thread.I would like to know the different model specifications in this particular model.

I am looking for a used honda city VTEC, just like the thread owner has bought. What is the difference between the City ZX and the City Gxi apart from the engine?

And also how to identify if the car is the VTEC? Because i saw a model that was like City ZX Gxi - is this a vtec or not?

cheers and thanks!!
sai

Following points come to my mind:
- VTEC had rear disc brakes
- VTEC came with ABS

Also, if it is City ZX Gxi . it is not VTEC, because VTEC came with its distinct bedge.

Hope this helps,
JLS

cotterpin · 23rd April 2014, 11:28

@Sai ace:Normally the IDSI has 08 iridium spark plugs and the vtec and vtec plus has only 04.The vtec plus is equipped with ABS,ACC and a rear spoiler sitting on the boot.The exhaust is chrome tipped in all vtecs/vtecs plus.On the boot and on the engine cover you can find a vtec badge.And last but not the least it is a 100bhp motor under the hood.

12th June 2008, 17:54	#31
oss BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 683 Thanked: 6 Times	Nice review. Can you guys advice me between iDSI & VTEC. Is the performance of VTEC is so great that it deserves a premium that Honda demands? Alternatively is iDSI so underpowered that you need a VTEC to enjoy driving?? At what RPM does the third cam kick-in in the VTEC engine? Cheers,
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21st January 2014, 13:22	#33
sai_ace BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CBE-BLR-MAS Posts: 431 Thanked: 684 Times	Re: My New Honda City ZX Vtec - Report at 15000 Kms Apologies for raising an old thread.I would like to know the different model specifications in this particular model. I am looking for a used honda city VTEC, just like the thread owner has bought. What is the difference between the City ZX and the City Gxi apart from the engine? And also how to identify if the car is the VTEC? Because i saw a model that was like City ZX Gxi - is this a vtec or not? cheers and thanks!! sai
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23rd April 2014, 11:28	#35
cotterpin BHPian Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Khopoli Posts: 28 Thanked: 22 Times	Re: My New Honda City ZX Vtec - Report at 15000 Kms @Sai ace:Normally the IDSI has 08 iridium spark plugs and the vtec and vtec plus has only 04.The vtec plus is equipped with ABS,ACC and a rear spoiler sitting on the boot.The exhaust is chrome tipped in all vtecs/vtecs plus.On the boot and on the engine cover you can find a vtec badge.And last but not the least it is a 100bhp motor under the hood.
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