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Feb 20, 2005

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i don't understand how they can have a sound clip of the actual production motor when it wasn't even in the car at the auto show. i'm thinking it was just a sound clip from one of the k-series motors...k20a,a2,z1,etc...

So they have to actually install the engine for the model? The entire chassis was built in 3 weeks. I doubt they could get a working model in time for the auto show.

Feb 20, 2005

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it could definately be the new engine, nobody on here knows for sure though.

Feb 22, 2005

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for the posts saying it (SI) cant be on the road test driving yet, yesterday morning i was driving to class and i saw the new honda jazz with SI badges driving by me, it was a middle aged guy driving it. so there MAY be a chance that honda IS test driving the SI somewhere.

Feb 22, 2005

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Originally Posted by nindoo

2006 civic si chicago auto show vid. They have a sound clip of the car. The sound clip sounds like a RSX Type S. I'm starting to like the spoiler, the tips look aggressive like they are going to attack.

http://video.vtec.net.nyud.net:8090/...c/06si_tov.wmv

Feb 22, 2005

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If you watch the john mendel interview on TOV. He states that he did test drive a proto type SI already, but he can't mention details of it. So there is a proto type SI out that the Honda executes are test driving out there. The person that saw the SI with some middle aged guy in it, is probably true. He's probably some honda exec driving and probably giving his input in what to keep on the si and what to get rid of due to cost or necessity.

Mendel also doesn't correct TOV on there statement of the rsx being discontinued after the current generation rsx. He doesn't state much as fact, but does imply many things.

http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=329510

Feb 22, 2005

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Yes, I would find it very hard to believe that Honda wouldnt have at least several prototypes (in case of accidents or theives and such) driving around the honda headquarters wherever it is. Cali? Thats what they did with the 04 TL. Keep your eyes peeled and have your camera with you.....as time draws near, someone is likely to spot the actual production version.

Feb 22, 2005

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yeah they designed the SI in the Torrance, CA office. I think thats where there main R&D office is for NA. Its the same place where they designed the 7th gen coupe.

Feb 22, 2005

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Wow - That looks sweet! I think the center exit boxter style "dual" exhaust looks lame though. Doesn't really scream power - would look better with something like the Acura TL or TSX. I wonder what it would look like with a good 'ol set of cans hung under the rear. Photoshop anyone?

Feb 22, 2005

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LOL i remember a while back the newest gen cavalier was at a car show making a debut and someone wrote the VIN down and got a key made no questions asked at a chevy dealer and took the car. It wasnt even released yet and someone stole one!

Feb 22, 2005

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It looks more likea compact USDM Accord and JDM Accord hybrid(combined) on a JDM Integra body with Inspire trunk!?

Feb 22, 2005

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thast ok they stole a crap bucket of a car

Feb 22, 2005

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thast ok they stole a crap bucket of a car

i know i had a j-body before (1996 cavy) and they are horrible. I will never buy an american car. honda, acura, toyota, scion, lexus, and ferrari are all I look at anymore(well not scion but its a toyota and maybe they will bring something really good to the table soon). especially honda with all the hawtness the new 8th gen is appearing to be.

Feb 22, 2005

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kinda looks like a madza 6 humped a scion tc......

Feb 25, 2005

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Anybody else think the front end looks like a Toyota Solara?

Feb 25, 2005

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Every new car looks like something else these days. I kinda grew to like the 7thgen sedan cause it has unique tails and design.

Feb 25, 2005

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Every new car looks like something else these days. I kinda grew to like the 7thgen sedan cause it has unique tails and design.

I allways kinda thought that this lexus reminds me of our cars but eurotails just my opinion..

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Feb 25, 2005

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yea kinda looks like a similar shape. Bah nobody is original anymore except vw.

Feb 25, 2005

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and VW is crap so we're screwed...

Feb 25, 2005

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and VW is crap so we're screwed...

Thats why we change our cars even its some times ricey, to me that was the whole thing to be different. At least different than stock anyway.

Feb 26, 2005

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yea kinda looks like a similar shape. Bah nobody is original anymore except vw.

i dont know about that. There new jetta looks like a deformed corolla.

Feb 27, 2005

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Good luck cuz, we're still going to have 8 million different threads and they'll be in the wrong forum too.

Feb 27, 2005

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I wish Derek would open up 8thgencivic.com... It's currently just forwarding to this site. Or have an 8thgencivic forum created here.

Feb 27, 2005

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I wish Derek would open up 8thgencivic.com... It's currently just forwarding to this site. Or have an 8thgencivic forum created here.

give it a few months. wait until the summer when the 8thgencivic is actually released

Feb 28, 2005

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06 civic

i work at the honda plant that builds the civics, elements and now the accords. i have seen the new civic and the only thing i can say about it, is that it is SWEET! not much is the same as the previous years. almost everything is different. dash is bad@ss. it should be coming out for sale by august this year. you should see some pics of it in the near future.