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Just got 2k1 civic dx. I love my ride but on the highway the governor cuts in at 180 km/h. I stll got a bit of the peddle left and more power but it stops me . Any idea how to fix this prob.
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From: Charlotte, North Carolina, US
Rep Power: 0 I had mine up to 115 on the highway just the other day. The car just started following the yellow line on the road like a train. I gently tried to get back on course but I would of had to pull harder than I wanted at that speed. So, I just let her slow down gradually. I was trying to top her out but I think I am going to wait for some new tires. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 i had my EX up to 105 a few weeks ago. that was plenty fast for me. that is right around the point where vtec kicks in, in 5th gear so i was just curious. but i was doing that with my 17X7's on there with V rated tires.
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Rep Power: 0 behahaha, and im talking shit. I hit 135 last night racing a GTS [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 << theres no reason to go faster than that. youre not the only person who drives on public highways
>>Hey Avenger... Dumbarton Bridge @3am. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG] I hear from a cop on this forum that most cops don't care the freeway you're on is deserted. (Dunno if this applies to bridges... oh well, it ain't like I go there every night and I doubt if I go that fast again, it won't be in my Civic.) I wouldn't take my car over 110.
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Rep Power: 0 Diznavis I don't just drive that fast always,and i know other people use the highways, just like to push it a bit now and then. I also will not go that fast if there's anyone around.
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Rep Power: 349 i did 120 in my ex and the tires didnt sound to good im not going that fast again untill i get my new rims and tires
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Rep Power: 337 speed in exess of 80 = bad = keeping alive the civic image of a punk kids tuner car = image of RICE!
you should work on how ot get yoru car up to 80 faster, not how to keep it at 180 [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/IMG]
you should work on how ot get yoru car up to 80 faster, not how to keep it at 180 [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 No cops usually dont care if the highway is deserted. Ever try sitting in a car at 3am with nothing to do, no CD player or even a Tape Deck. It sucks bro, so you find the first person to pick on and go for it. As for me no more of that, I have a desk job and the badge comes off at night..... Full Throttle [IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 I have the EX and 105 is as far as I want to get it on these stock wheels with firestones, I don't trust the firestones as much as I used to. But with the freeways here in AZ its 75 and no one usually does that so 80-85 is the flow. But for long distances I can see how a person needs the speed, it would benefit over hrs on end. But to work or something local gets you there seconds early not really worth it as I see it. But don't plan on getting near that governor till I get more miles on the ride and the rims with good tires.
But it is a good rush to go 100+ I will say, but I never do it at night or on roads with traffic.
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But it is a good rush to go 100+ I will say, but I never do it at night or on roads with traffic.
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My 99 DX was limited at 120mph, which I only hit a handfull of times. Even with the suspension and Z-rated tires handling got a bit iffy at those speeds. That car handled 100-110 with no probs though. God I loved that car.
Now I'm (still) waiting for an insurance check. I think I'm going to look around for a 99 or 00 Si, and if I can't find one I like I'll go with a 2k2 EX.
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Now I'm (still) waiting for an insurance check. I think I'm going to look around for a 99 or 00 Si, and if I can't find one I like I'll go with a 2k2 EX.
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Rep Power: 0 << even if they dont normally care if the highway is deserted, they probably still have a limit to what speed you should be going, and well over 100mph is probably above it >>
That's for the Civic to decide. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 i have a 2k1 coupe lx auto. i topped it out at 160km/h (100mph). and from 145ish to 160 it took forever... and everyone here is saying they got to at least 180km/h...something wrong with my car?
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Rep Power: 0 My car seems to be slower and it takes a lot longer to go to a 100 because on my 18s on 225 - 40 tires[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/IMG]
