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Old Jul 15, 2002
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I've been driving honda for about 3 months now. Bought a 02 civic Si Veloz coupe (Canadian model). Seems like everybody want's to race me now!! Anyways, some of my friends want to race me on the 1/4 mile... Just want to know if you have any tips on how to get a good launch?!?!
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What is the difference in the Veloz and normal canadian Si coupe?
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Practice search.............
Then practice launching all the time..........all the time.......you'll figure it out.......
don't be scrared of the redline....
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The Veloz options gives you front, rear and sides skirts, carbon fiber dash, rear spoiler for 1100$ CND
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get another car or practice before you put the Civic to shame, it can be a fsat car just need to learn to drive it. I would run it up to about 4000 and launch at that.
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Si Veloz you happy with your ride?
Where in canada are ya?
I also just picked up a veloz...
for some reason though its pretty bouncy and i dont like that...
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