Meh upset :(

Sardis · 09-12-2009, 08:45 PM

I owned a first gen. Yes it was fun being thrown back in your seat, but that was just do to the torque spike more than anything.

It's not that much more torque and the DE falls flat after that torque hits.

People complain about the harshness in the HR and 3.7 HR, but the DE was worse and had such a small redline, it just wasn't that fun to push it after the torque fell off.

Also, yes there is more aftermarket support, but it's fairly meaningless unless you are going to boost the engine. The DE did not respond to bolt on mods very well, while the HR is better out of the box and better for bolt ons.

There is a world of difference in the HR vs the DE engine.

09-12-2009, 08:45 PM	#30 (permalink)
Sardis Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 72 Drives: EX Z Owner Rep Power: 18	I owned a first gen. Yes it was fun being thrown back in your seat, but that was just do to the torque spike more than anything. It's not that much more torque and the DE falls flat after that torque hits. People complain about the harshness in the HR and 3.7 HR, but the DE was worse and had such a small redline, it just wasn't that fun to push it after the torque fell off. Also, yes there is more aftermarket support, but it's fairly meaningless unless you are going to boost the engine. The DE did not respond to bolt on mods very well, while the HR is better out of the box and better for bolt ons. There is a world of difference in the HR vs the DE engine. __________________ "Because in a split second, it's gone." - Ayrton Senna