Civic EX FP...Repost???
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Civic EX FP...Repost??? anyone see this? I just found this in Road & Track. Might be old as hell, but it is the first I have heard of this...
Honda Civic EX Coupe FP
The Civic FP represents the first car by Honda Access to be marketed stateside because it's the most affordable sporty car in the lineup.
It's immediately obvious that the Civic FP is a different car altogether from its stock counterpart. The entire chassis feels more solid, especially over bumps. And despite this solid feeling, the ride quality hasn't suffered at all...in fact, it feels better. At the track, the 160-bhp Civic FP is nothing like the stock version. It turns in with precision and maintains excellent balance throughout corners, with a good portion of the stock car's understeer refreshingly absent. Body roll has been reduced significantly, thanks to stiffer springs and dampers. The car has also been lowered slightly, while 205/50R-16 Yokohama Advan A-680 tires provide excellent grip. This newfound agility makes the coupe a delight on both winding roads and at the track.
The Civic coupe's appearance has been enhanced in a subtle way, so you won't be mistaken for a weekend import drag racer. Highlights here include a trunk spoiler, side skirts and 16-in.
alloy wheels. The entire FP conversion runs about $4500.
160-bhp Civic FP
EDIT: I did a search and could not find it either. also here is the link
http://www.roadandtrack.com/features...eID=453&page=2[/URL]
Honda Civic EX Coupe FP
The Civic FP represents the first car by Honda Access to be marketed stateside because it's the most affordable sporty car in the lineup.
It's immediately obvious that the Civic FP is a different car altogether from its stock counterpart. The entire chassis feels more solid, especially over bumps. And despite this solid feeling, the ride quality hasn't suffered at all...in fact, it feels better. At the track, the 160-bhp Civic FP is nothing like the stock version. It turns in with precision and maintains excellent balance throughout corners, with a good portion of the stock car's understeer refreshingly absent. Body roll has been reduced significantly, thanks to stiffer springs and dampers. The car has also been lowered slightly, while 205/50R-16 Yokohama Advan A-680 tires provide excellent grip. This newfound agility makes the coupe a delight on both winding roads and at the track.
The Civic coupe's appearance has been enhanced in a subtle way, so you won't be mistaken for a weekend import drag racer. Highlights here include a trunk spoiler, side skirts and 16-in.
alloy wheels. The entire FP conversion runs about $4500.
160-bhp Civic FP
EDIT: I did a search and could not find it either. also here is the link
http://www.roadandtrack.com/features...eID=453&page=2[/URL]
Last edited by JMan50; Mar 19, 2003 at 04:38 AM.
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