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Jun 15, 2004

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Hey guys in Stuff Magazine this month they talk about fine tuning a 2003 Honda Civic Si. If I can find it on the web I will post the article. It talks about what it takes to make a quicker more maneuverable car at the price of $48,404 dollars plus car.

Jun 15, 2004

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Almost $50,000 for a fckgwing Si?!@# No way man. For that kind of money, I'd be riding baller status. Gimme a G35 or IS300 for that price.

Jun 16, 2004

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Almost $50,000 for a fckgwing Si?!@# No way man. For that kind of money, I'd be riding baller status. Gimme a G35 or IS300 for that price.

I dont think Lexus runs in the $50g range. Dude for 50k you could by an STI or a EVO VIII and then spend the extra 20k making it 800whp.

Jun 16, 2004

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i think ur reading his post wrong..he says...WHAT IT TAKES to MAKE IT better than a car worth 48k+...word...at least thats what i undersatnd...oh well.

Jun 16, 2004

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i think ur reading his post wrong..he says...WHAT IT TAKES to MAKE IT better than a car worth 48k+...word...at least thats what i undersatnd...oh well.

Well if you look at the article description:
"make a quicker more maneuverable car at the price of $48,404 dollars plus car" That means -"You can make a quick and maneuverable car and only spend $48,404 plus the price of the car." -If thats what that means i should write an article for stuff magazing:
"How to make a 900whp 7thGen Civic for only $80,000 plus the price of the Civic."

Jun 16, 2004

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well, if thats the case...i'm a dumb @ss...mah bad...haha.

to me...werd

Jun 16, 2004

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I have it right here, It's the issue with that pig Nicole Richie on the cover. The si is from King Motorsports. I'm sure they have something on their site. It has an as tested price of $48,404.

Jun 16, 2004

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Damn...thats a grip of money...money I would never waste on tunning a car. I'd rather get a G35.

Jun 16, 2004

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its king motorsports mugen si.. every single thing that mugen makes for the ep3 is on that car

Jun 17, 2004

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this was discussed on my local LS1 board also

Jun 17, 2004

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$2,500 of that price is labor... damn. i guess thats just a drop in the bucket when you're paying almost $50k. hell with that... STi or Evo VIII or G35x baby...

Jun 17, 2004

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FYI if you do the math it's about $23,000 roughly per second of ET

*dies laughing*

Jun 17, 2004

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omg 14.6 after all that money....rofl hahahahah......

Jun 17, 2004

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^^^ yeah, that kinda stinks mannnN!!!!!

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^ LOL I couldn't believe it all that money for close to nothing. LOL

Jun 17, 2004

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omg 14.6 after all that money....rofl hahahahah......

3k for a turbo kit and my 01 ex would smoke that hi priced pos

I can't believe they wasted the ink to print that poo.
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Jun 17, 2004

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Kingmotorsports's SI

ENGINE

JDM K20A DC5R Engine

JDM DC5R 6 Speed Close Ratio Transmission w/ Limited Slip

Mugen Cold Airbox

JDM DC5R Exhaust Manifold and Down Pipe

Mugen Stainless Steel Twin-Loop Cat-Back Exhaust

Mugen ECU

Mugen Low Temp Thermostat

Mugen Hi-Pressure Radiator Cap

Mugen Fan Switch

Mugen Reserve Tank Covers

Mugen Oil Cap

[240 HP with modifications]

SUSPENSION

Mugen N-1 Coil-Over Adjustable Suspension

Mugen 25mm Rear Stabilizer Bar

JDM Civic Type-R Front Stabilizer Bar

5 Lug Conversion with RSX-S Brakes Front and Rear

Mugen Micro Mesh Brake Line Set

Mugen MF10 Forged Wheels: 17x8

Bridgestone S0-3 Tires: 225/45 ZR 17

Rear Adjustable Upper Control Arms

EXTERIOR

JDM Civic Type-R Front and Rear Bumpers

JDM Civic Type-R Side Skirt Kit

JDM Civic Type-R Rear Bumper Valance

Mugen Carbon Fiber Aero Hood

Mugen Front Spoiler

Mugen Sport Grill Kit

Mugen Carbon Fiber Radiator Duct Kit

Mugen Adjustable Rear Wing

INTERIOR

Mugen Prototype Digital Instrument Panel

Mugen S-1 Bucket Seat w/ Mugen Seat Rail Kits

Mugen Sports Pedal Set

Mugen Race II Steering Wheel with Mugen Hub Adapter

Jun 17, 2004

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I like everything but the wheels. Dunno why, but I just don't like the MF-10s.

Wouldn't it just be cheaper to import a CTR and be done with it?

Jun 17, 2004

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I dont think Lexus runs in the $50g range. Dude for 50k you could by an STI or a EVO VIII and then spend the extra 20k making it 800whp.

Are u sayn that a lexus doesnt make a car worth that cuz they range from 30-80k

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How did Car and Driver Test the Mugen SI?

Jul 19, 2004

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All that money and all that could've done was turbo it...

Jul 19, 2004

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They went the NA way, and got a pretty good amount of hp out of it too. Well, if that's 240 hp to the wheels, they did well. But I'm sorry, I wouldn't spend that much money on the car and still lose to Vettes and M3s.

Plus there are quite a few cars out there that can out-maneuver and out-run the Mugen Si and still cost under 48k.

Jul 19, 2004

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Wow its more expesnive than I thought to gain a second on the 1/4 mile.
Wouldn't it just be cheaper to buy an ex and do a complete k20a swap? Better looking car and good performance.

Jul 19, 2004

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$48,000 and it still ran a 14.6

Iwould rather the Evo or a Sti

Jul 19, 2004

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I mean even if they did alot of suspension work that car is pathetic for $48,000.

Jul 19, 2004

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those #'s are pathetic.

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im not going to hate on it. they did a great job and the car is awesome. its just not worth that much money. the base RSX-S runs a couple tenths of a second behind that SI for less than half the price. for 48k, i would get a bone STOCK 02 GS430, tint the windows, chrome out the 5 spoke rims and throw in a killer sound system. hehehe