Automatic Civic Tuning?
01-04-2007
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Automatic Civic Tuning? Hey you guys, I got my license back in September and I was basically handed a 2003 Honda Civic Coupe. The thing is in really really good condition, but the one downer is, its Automatic 
I was curious for some tips of what I can do to the engine. I know this isn't a Manual so I can't do as much. As of right now I'm looking at cold air intake and exhaust.
Any tips? Help me out.
I was curious for some tips of what I can do to the engine. I know this isn't a Manual so I can't do as much. As of right now I'm looking at cold air intake and exhaust.Any tips? Help me out.
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oh yeah my car is an automatic too but its not by choice
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Rep Power: 253 hmm I guess I also fall under this category of Auto by force
yes, susp. first, make it fast second (if you get that far) and make it look nice inbetween
yes, susp. first, make it fast second (if you get that far) and make it look nice inbetween 
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Rep Power: 262 you can turbo it! infact... turbo'ing an auto is actually pretty effective. Most 9 second supras are auto... turbo for auto spools consistantly even between gears, as for manual, its not the case.
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Rep Power: 280 There is a HUGE difference between a 9 sec Supra auto tranny and the 18-19 sec Honda slushbox.
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Rep Power: 311 haha id be totally game for the auto drivers by force group. but yeah dude i wasted money on performance on my car for awhile the best 1/4 mile time i turned out was 17.8 @ 76 mph but now when i run autocross ive placed several times the best i did was 3rd
01-05-2007
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Rep Power: 280 omg... i didnt think this many people were auto drivers and were forced into it. lol imma start a new thread about the reasons y u were forced
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Rep Power: 296 yeah when you have 1000hp to the wheels then yeah, a auto is faster. Before that stock for stock and dollar for dollar, manual is faster. Just tweak your suspension and just drive the car till you can afford a faster one or a swap.
