All traces of it's initially mild character had disappeared and a completely new beast had posessed the car. Clutch tension is stronger, resulting in a very improved clutch feel. The 5-speed transmission snaps confidently into gear. No more rubbery stick shift. Gear ratios are optimal for the street, giving that seat pressing acceleration thoughout the powerband.
Throttle response is almost instantaneous.
Tires chirp as I move off and switch gears. The roar of the valves switching over to the VTEC lobes is menacing. Coupled with the Trust exhaust I put in, even more power seemed to be on tap. After 4500 RPM the engine seems to get a second wind and the car accelerates even faster towards redline. Power delivery to the ground is always a problem.