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Replying to: day9 (Apr 15, 2008 3:29 pm) |
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Replying to: day9 (Apr 15, 2008 3:29 pm) Also of note, with regards to getting off the line with a manual transmission equipped car, there is "Quick" and then there is "QUICK". The first one requires more finesse than the second, and comes with familiarity with the car. As you learn to "feel" the car, you'll get better and better at matching the RPMS, throttle application, and speed of clutch engagement to achieve whatever kind of launch you want. As for the really fast launch, mash the throttle, side-step the clutch pedal as the RPMs are heading beyond 5,000 miles, and hang on.  By the way, this method isn't conducive to a long drive-train life. Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Apr 15, 2008 7:21 pm) Come on. The Si only has like 8 lbs/ft of torque. How much damage could happen??  
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Replying to: tayl0rd (Apr 16, 2008 4:24 am)
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I test drove an '08 4dr si yesterday and liked it, but there are two things that troubled me. When I upshifted from 2nd to 3rd to 4th gears, immediately after each shift, the car would surge ahead just a bit, as if synchro was confused. I'm an experienced driver, having let the clutch travel all the way up before hitting the accelerator. The surge occurred in the millisecond before I even hit the accelerator! Is this standard si behavior? The second thing that troubles me is all this stuff I've been reading about the car's reluctance to get into 3rd gear, and TSB 08-020 (which I haven't been able to find a copy of on the web). I'm considering the si w/ Nav for invoice price. If anyone knows if it's possible to get lower, let me know! Thanks for your help.
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Replying to: tayl0rd (Mar 21, 2007 3:46 am)
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Replying to: ichor0416 (Apr 20, 2008 1:59 pm)
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| the weak point on the car that the third gear synchros are. They aren't related, as best I can tell. Perhaps you had a flaw with the engagement of the clutch, but I'd tend to believe that there's something about the engagement that you and/or your wife just aren't reading it right and causing premature wear, especially since this is one issue few people complain about. Be thankful you never drove the 90-93 Integra, as that car had an abrupt clutch that was hard to engage. | |
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Replying to: bb1913 (Apr 29, 2008 6:38 pm) I bought a red 2006 civic si on December 26th, and by early March at 18,000 miles the clutch went out. Cost me 1650.00 to fix. My third gear is all jacked up, pops out and grinds. My hubby has a 07 si and his 3rd gear does the same. Apparently the dealership claimed i raced the crap out of the vehicle and said it was under 'wear and tear'... love the car but i HATE the service.. a new car off the lot and 2 months later a new clutch.. see a problem there? |
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Replying to: amcgleno (May 20, 2008 8:47 pm) |
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