1991_Vn2nV said:
Your mates auto is not shifting at the correct point...
The VN has a rev limiter at 5750 rpm or something like that which is why it will change earlier than the VS, which goes into redline in auto before it changes (when foot is planted).
VS will change just after 6,000rpm compared to 5,500 for the VN. VN should change around 60km/h on a flat road and the VS should be the same, perhaps 65km/h
5618 rpm
i tested in my mates VS, (97 series II)
the gear shift points are changed when using ecco/power...
probbly due to the VS making its power higher up the rpm range,
power ie overdrive in a VS shifts later probbly making use of the power
where a vn's over drive in the turbo700 shifts earlier than normal drive, again this is probbly because the vn makes its power at a lower range than the VS
but remember the VS is a completely redesigned engine compared the VN-VR
like matched ports, new head design, and they decreased the size of the conrods and moved things around a bit... which obviously modified the power band
but id have to agree the VS is slower, i took my mate by a 1.5 carlengths (IN THE CALAIS !!!!) off the line to 80km/h.... once it gets going its not a slow car tho
and as for handling... PFFFT id take a VN with rear end weight anyday over a VS its a fact they all handle crap stock, bodyroll isnt fun... hehehe but then again i dont have that issue.. *watches foam start ranting at us kids*