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Replying to: eldaino (Aug 21, 2007 6:45 am) |
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For $7K, a CompTech Supercharger, cams, port-and-polish, header, exhaust --or Greddy Turbo, exhaust, etc.-- and suspension tire/wheel upgrades, you could create a monster that would start to destroy a lot of STIs and EVOs, for a lot less. And handle very well. Though I'd probably just get an STI for that money. Or vacation.
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Replying to: iomatic (Aug 21, 2007 12:36 pm) this is the 30k civic i would buy: 1. completely different suspension set up, with more aggressive EVERYTHING. 2. specialy tuned engine pushing at least 220 hp like the jdm type r, or a detuned version of the k23 turbo in the rdx.(make it sh-awd to make it a rally car and its even more justified!) 3. nice, noticably bigger brakes. 4. a small lip kit, that is LIGHTER than the stock components, and lightweight wheels. |
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I just took off the 'CIVIC' badge from my Si's trunk, and it looks great. Took about 20 minutes to do it completely, but totally worth it. I hate it when people call it a civic... it's an SI! 
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Replying to: kork13 (Sep 09, 2007 10:13 pm) you can't tell people that you just drive a sports injected vehicle. its a sports injected civic.
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Replying to: eldaino (Sep 10, 2007 10:14 am)
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| That's one of the Si's strong points. It is a Civic, nothing too flashy. Those in the know, can tell the difference. | |
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Replying to: a10thunder (Jun 12, 2007 1:20 pm) I got exactly the same problem. It gets very bad when it is hot outside and it is almost gone when it is cooler and rainy. The people at the dealership first admited that they hear the noise, later they denied saying that they don't hear anything unusual and that they are not going to do anything about it. I have filed a complaint with Honda America and now I am waiting for them to see it. Can you please give me an advice what to tell a Honda rep when he sees the car and I am not able to duplicate the noise? Another issue... the plastic shelf behind the rear seats has a crack coming from the hole where the seat belt is coming through. I didn't notice it until about four months after buying the car. Now the dealer tells me that I abused it and they are not going to replace it! I don't know what to do about it. Noone has ever sat in the back of the car... I appreciate your comments! |
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Replying to: kork13 (Sep 10, 2007 1:16 pm) 
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Hey folks. I was wondering if I could get some input from those who had checked out both the GTI and Si. I am trying to decide between a GTi with DSG or an Si Sedan w/ Navi. Here's what I've come up with so far from two short test drives... Looks: To my eyes, the GTI looks better with its sophisticated styling and almost-Audi classiness (Beauty is in the eye of the beholder). Handling: Si takes this one hands down. The steering is much more direct than the GTi Power: The GTi wins due its torque advantage and more usable powerband, though its worth saying that the Si is a hoot about 6k rpm, and it still has decent pull around town. Price: Si is MUCH cheaper than the GTi, and this price difference would mean that I could swing a Navi system, whereas in the GTi, I can't. Space: Tie. The Si has a better back seat while the GTi has a better trunk with ski pass-through. Interior: Tie Again. The GTi is classy, but also a bit boring. I feel like it would age well, but it's not all that exciting. The Si on the other hand looks like a spaceship and has quality similar to that of the GTi, but something tells me it will look dated quickly. I've been trying to find a clear winner for quite sometime, and I still don't know. Do I pay more for a car with a trick transmission and a more upscale feel, or do I pay less for something that is more entertaining in the twisties but less of a long-distance machine? Any help would be great! Thanks!
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