1991 Prelude Si 4ws

99PreludeSh · Post by **99PreludeSh** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:27 pm

This is a great video! I love it and I want that!

[ame="http://youtube.com/watch?v=4JCks2Ps53s"]YouTube - 1991 Honda Prelude Si 4WS 5-speed[/ame]

Waffles · Post by **Waffles** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:29 pm

early 90s everyone had some kind of 4WS(RX7, 3000GT, Prelude), I wonder why noone uses it anymore.

Kage87 · Post by **Kage87** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:43 pm

That's pretty cool, I've never actually seen it in action.

Now I'm just waiting on Eric to find this thread

big pipe · Post by **big pipe** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 6:56 pm

that just seems to me like one more thing to go wrong

SweetEBPSi · Post by **SweetEBPSi** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:20 pm

You guys know that RSXSLVR79 has a '88 lude with 4ws. He is on here.

99PreludeSh · Post by **99PreludeSh** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:22 pm

Yeha he brought it over to Toms so we could check it out.

Spork · Post by **Spork** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:35 pm

SweetEBPSi;105406 wrote:You guys know that RSXSLVR79 has a '88 lude with 4ws. He is on here.

Kage87;105398 wrote: Now I'm just waiting on Eric to find this thread

I am pretty sure no one had any idea... :ORGR:

mike93hatch · Post by **mike93hatch** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:11 pm

the 4th gen 92-96 preludes also had a 4ws option....

Four-wheel steering:

The four-wheel steering system was a major piece of engineering. The reduced-price two-wheel-steering version has been criticised for severe understeer.

The third generation Prelude also had some new external designs worth mentioning. The hood line was designed to be the lowest hood line of any front wheel drive car in the world, allowing for better forward visibility. The drag coefficient was at the very low rating of .34. This gave better fuel economy, lower wind noise, and a greater level of high-speed stability.

Another unique structural element of the third generation Prelude was the high-strength metal used in the six roof pillars. The roof pillars were so slim that all-around visibility was amazingly clear for 326°. Some call this Prelude the "baby NSX" due to some common design cues between the two cars, such as the excellent forward visibility via a low bonnet line, a front end resemblance, the suspension attributes (great handling with a smooth ride), and the new design of the rear lights.

In 1987, Road & Track published a test summary that shows the 1988 Honda Prelude 2.0Si 4WS out slalomed every car of that year, including all Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Porsches. It went through the slalom at 65.5 mph (105.4 km/h), an amazing result for the time. For reference, the 1988 Corvette took the same course at 64.9 mph (104.4 km/h).

The Prelude was Wheels magazine's Car of the Year for 1987.

Phate · Post by **Phate** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:31 pm

Yeah, its amazing, but i didnt know it smoked all the other cars in the slalom!! Thats good shit.

RSXSLVR79 · Post by **RSXSLVR79** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:37 am

You know whats funny,

This car is actually for sale on preludepower. Its in Phoenix, AZ-only has 120k miles on it. Never knew this guy did a video. I dig it on those Fat 5's

My black 88 is just fantastic. This is my 2nd 4ws prelude. I dont know why more people dont get 3g ludes-hot styling, fairly light (2500 pounds), and the H22 is now possible thanks to some fine folks on preludepower and AZ motorsports (makers of the mounts).

I love these cars-3g prelude FTW! 4ws FTMFW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can only imagine what this car will be like with the H22......drool