New Civic SI Vs. 02 my Civic Ex 5spd (sedan)
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no one is denying the coupe is made in america, and i for one don't think its fast, thats why i fixed that problem.
You have to relize that being made in America is not a bad thing, unless you are really that close minded, which is what the case seems with you.
I agree with the SI people that the SI is faster, more torque, more horsepower, and its only 200 lbs heavier.
But i don't see why a car being made in america makes it bad. Do you hate this country? Because the engineering on the drivetrain is still Honda, not like ford designed the motor or something.
by the way.... get a real k20.... ouch i said it.
(comment not directed to all SI owners btw)
You have to relize that being made in America is not a bad thing, unless you are really that close minded, which is what the case seems with you.
I agree with the SI people that the SI is faster, more torque, more horsepower, and its only 200 lbs heavier.
But i don't see why a car being made in america makes it bad. Do you hate this country? Because the engineering on the drivetrain is still Honda, not like ford designed the motor or something.
by the way.... get a real k20.... ouch i said it.
(comment not directed to all SI owners btw) 
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Rep Power: 0 most stock rsx-s owners are only running 10 flat in the 1/8th mile. SilverHB02si and myself are running the same times in our si's with i/h/e and 17's. The a2 might have more hp, but a very slight margin more torque. a real k20..... that REAL k20 will swap much easier in my car than yours. :P
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Rep Power: 0 and just for the record....3rd gear is what will give the rsx-s some lengths on an si. Hell we can only rev to 6800. *shrugs I will probably buy a k20a2 when my motor hits 100K miles. Shouldnt be too expensive by then. For now it's time to have fun with the a3 
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most stock rsx-s owners are only running 10 flat in the 1/8th mile. SilverHB02si and myself are running the same times in our si's with i/h/e and 17's. The a2 might have more hp, but a very slight margin more torque. a real k20..... that REAL k20 will swap much easier in my car than yours. :P
most stock rsx-s owners are only running 10 flat in the 1/8th mile. SilverHB02si and myself are running the same times in our si's with i/h/e and 17's. The a2 might have more hp, but a very slight margin more torque. a real k20..... that REAL k20 will swap much easier in my car than yours. :P
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once again, not directed to ALL SI OWNERS a k20a-whatever is better than a d17. and it might be easier to put one in your car, but one is IN my car
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Rep Power: 0 Well the reason why it sucks and is slow is because it's not made in Japan. If you'll notice, 
all of Honda's cars that are worth a damn are made there, like: the S2000, the forever-missed Prelude, NSX, the Accord Euro R (or TSX as we have it here), Integra (RSX), Civic Type R (Civic Si). The 1.7L coupe is not on that list? Wonder why? It must blow?...yup, it does.
Of course I love my country and where I live. But as far as cars, bleh, I would never consider an American-made car (I would've bought a ****ing cavalier if I wanted American). And uh yeah, I do have apprehensions about buying a Japanese car that isn't made there.
Civic coupe, Element, Pilot, V6 Accord--all these are American phenomenons.
There is a very good reason why Honda doesn't sell such cars to its own people; because they absolutely suck ***.
There's also no denying that you're car is slow. No denying that you'd lose to an Si every time.
all of Honda's cars that are worth a damn are made there, like: the S2000, the forever-missed Prelude, NSX, the Accord Euro R (or TSX as we have it here), Integra (RSX), Civic Type R (Civic Si). The 1.7L coupe is not on that list? Wonder why? It must blow?...yup, it does. Of course I love my country and where I live. But as far as cars, bleh, I would never consider an American-made car (I would've bought a ****ing cavalier if I wanted American). And uh yeah, I do have apprehensions about buying a Japanese car that isn't made there.
Civic coupe, Element, Pilot, V6 Accord--all these are American phenomenons.
There is a very good reason why Honda doesn't sell such cars to its own people; because they absolutely suck ***.
There's also no denying that you're car is slow. No denying that you'd lose to an Si every time.
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Well the reason why it sucks and is slow is because it's not made in Japan.
Well the reason why it sucks and is slow is because it's not made in Japan.
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Rep Power: 0 You're pretty dumb. Japan = quality. 
What kind of bad *** Honda cars are made in the U.S.?
No response to all the other points I brought up in the las post, eh?
What kind of bad *** Honda cars are made in the U.S.?
No response to all the other points I brought up in the las post, eh?
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You're pretty dumb. Japan = quality.
The place of where its built means almost nothing. They use the same parts, same build process, and work off the same specs. What the hell is the difference?
Just because they're not fast means squat. Its only because they don't sell those cars here.
By the way, the EP and EP/R are made in Britain.
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Although its not Honda, but Toyota makes most of their cars sold in the states in the states. They are the most reliable cars on the planet, and their made right here.
The place of where its built means almost nothing. They use the same parts, same build process, and work off the same specs. What the hell is the difference?
Just because they're not fast means squat. Its only because they don't sell those cars here.
By the way, the EP and EP/R are made in Britain.
Although its not Honda, but Toyota makes most of their cars sold in the states in the states. They are the most reliable cars on the planet, and their made right here.
The place of where its built means almost nothing. They use the same parts, same build process, and work off the same specs. What the hell is the difference?
Just because they're not fast means squat. Its only because they don't sell those cars here.
By the way, the EP and EP/R are made in Britain.
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Rep Power: 0 You are wrong, the US version of the EP and Europe's EP are assembled only, in England of all Japanese parts, everything from my engine and transmission even to the gas hoses say "Nichirin JPN" on them.
The JDM EP is -both- built and assembled in Japan.
Toyota being the most reliable car eh? I've seen 14 times as many early 80's Accords (and even some late 70's!) still running on the road than I do Toyotas...interesting. I may see a few old Toyota trucks. The number of Accords and Preludes outnumber the Cressidas, and Tercels by 14X as much, really and I would know because I live in the 2nd biggest city in the U.S.
You sure Toyota builds most of their cars here? Last time I looked at Celicas and MR-2's (the only 2 good cars they have) they weren't made here...
All of Honda's slow cars -and the ones they don't care about (which means yours)- are made in the states. You drive a 17.4 sec car.
No thank you.
The JDM EP is -both- built and assembled in Japan.
Toyota being the most reliable car eh? I've seen 14 times as many early 80's Accords (and even some late 70's!) still running on the road than I do Toyotas...interesting. I may see a few old Toyota trucks. The number of Accords and Preludes outnumber the Cressidas, and Tercels by 14X as much, really and I would know because I live in the 2nd biggest city in the U.S.
You sure Toyota builds most of their cars here? Last time I looked at Celicas and MR-2's (the only 2 good cars they have) they weren't made here...
All of Honda's slow cars -and the ones they don't care about (which means yours)- are made in the states. You drive a 17.4 sec car.
No thank you.
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and by the way I don't drive a 17.4 second car. I'll tell you what i run in about a month
and by the way I don't drive a 17.4 second car. I'll tell you what i run in about a month
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Rep Power: 0 Yup, and in a month I'll show you my 11 sec slips with JRSC, nitrous, s-afc, straight pipes, drag radials, and weight reduction--there I can do the same thing. And even with all that my car just has simple appendixes attached to it and not a swap like you...
Point in fact, your car won't achieve a good time in its stock form. In order to do that you would have to throw in a meaningful engine.
Now back to the point. Stock to stock you lose. Every single time.
Point in fact, your car won't achieve a good time in its stock form. In order to do that you would have to throw in a meaningful engine.
Now back to the point. Stock to stock you lose. Every single time.
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Now back to the point. Stock to stock you lose. Every single time.
Now back to the point. Stock to stock you lose. Every single time.
k20a-whatever is better than a d17
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the SI is chill and all the coupe is chill big deal why dont you guys just settle this the old fashion way 5 rounds bare nuckle . Then whoever still stands is the winner .
the SI is chill and all the coupe is chill big deal why dont you guys just settle this the old fashion way 5 rounds bare nuckle . Then whoever still stands is the winner .
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You have a low 16 second car stock, and this is a high 15 second car stock. I know that there are freak runs every now and then, like maybe a stock 7th gen EX running a 15.9 or 15.8
You have a low 16 second car stock, and this is a high 15 second car stock. I know that there are freak runs every now and then, like maybe a stock 7th gen EX running a 15.9 or 15.8
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you guys are full of it.(SI OWNERS) Here is my story this last thursday I was at the club (honda club) and this guy came
to join with a new civic SI, it only had 4k miles on it and 17s or 18s
rims on it everything else stock. So he started to look around and
he ask the president of the club for a pass with some one.
to make the story short we went to race .
the first pass I went up front 1 car length, when I hit 110 mph he
pass me, and when I hit 120mph I started to gain on him again.
the second pass it was the same way.
I test drove the SI and I don't think is a big deal. I think is a piece
of
for the price. I personally wouldn't pay for it. Don't take me wrong it has a nice engine but is too regulated, you have to invest money right
of the lot to maked perform nicely.
And you guys with SI's don't take this the wrong way, I like the new SI
I just don't think is good for the price.
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you guys are full of it.(SI OWNERS) Here is my story
this last thursday I was at the club (honda club) and this guy came
to join with a new civic SI, it only had 4k miles on it and 17s or 18s
rims on it everything else stock. So he started to look around and
he ask the president of the club for a pass with some one.
to make the story short we went to race .
the first pass I went up front 1 car length, when I hit 110 mph he
pass me, and when I hit 120mph I started to gain on him again.
the second pass it was the same way.
I test drove the SI and I don't think is a big deal. I think is a piece
of for the price. I personally wouldn't pay for it. Don't take me wrong
it has a nice engine but is too regulated, you have to invest money right
of the lot to maked perform nicely.
And you guys with SI's don't take this the wrong way, I like the new SI
I just don't think is good for the price.
you guys are full of it.(SI OWNERS) Here is my story this last thursday I was at the club (honda club) and this guy came
to join with a new civic SI, it only had 4k miles on it and 17s or 18s
rims on it everything else stock. So he started to look around and
he ask the president of the club for a pass with some one.
to make the story short we went to race .
the first pass I went up front 1 car length, when I hit 110 mph he
pass me, and when I hit 120mph I started to gain on him again.
the second pass it was the same way.
I test drove the SI and I don't think is a big deal. I think is a piece
of
for the price. I personally wouldn't pay for it. Don't take me wrong it has a nice engine but is too regulated, you have to invest money right
of the lot to maked perform nicely.
And you guys with SI's don't take this the wrong way, I like the new SI
I just don't think is good for the price.
i only paid around 17 with everything.
my payment went DOWN $ 13 every month.
i had 2002 civic ex. now i enjoy my new si.
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Rep Power: 0 I'm sure we can all argue till we're blue in the face. I can say this, my car is definitely faster than the coupes (pre-turbo), at least in my area.
But, I'm sure there are some decent ones out there and there are definitely crappy drivers out there so it's possible for anyone to win.
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But, I'm sure there are some decent ones out there and there are definitely crappy drivers out there so it's possible for anyone to win.
Steve
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yep ... new si's are slow ... 7th gen coupe w/ i/h/e can beat a stock si ... T_T;;;
good kill though
yep ... new si's are slow ... 7th gen coupe w/ i/h/e can beat a stock si ... T_T;;;
good kill though
i'll smoke any 2002 with I/H/E i'll put money on it!
i'll show you how bad i'll woop on the 2002 EX coup
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i was at the end of my 3rd gear when i beat so basically 80-85 mph range...and also remember there was 2 ppl plus himself in his car (he was at least 200+ lbs)...and i was by myself. Remember the fact that my car was almost fully modded and also i have all the piping underneath my car even the testpipe so my whole piping underneath is hardly restricted at all and it freakin stinks. What kinda mods do you have FlyRiceRacer02? If you want proof...another member on here saw me race
i was at the end of my 3rd gear when i beat so basically 80-85 mph range...and also remember there was 2 ppl plus himself in his car (he was at least 200+ lbs)...and i was by myself. Remember the fact that my car was almost fully modded and also i have all the piping underneath my car even the testpipe so my whole piping underneath is hardly restricted at all and it freakin stinks. What kinda mods do you have FlyRiceRacer02? If you want proof...another member on here saw me race
i dont think you could do that to me! im not the best driver in the world but i could woop on EX I/H/E coups all day in my SI
i'll say the only reason why you beat the SI is because he had people in his car
honda engines dont do well with weight! SI is heavy as it is, but you add some big peeps in it and your done!
80-85? did you guys race starting from a stop light? or were you guys driving already then punched it?
im not doggin on any EX civic or any thing, its just I back my SI, there both honda's but still all on the driver!
you're not stock buddy k thx
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funny you said that, i have an 03 SI with AEM CAI
i'll smoke any 2002 with I/H/E i'll put money on it!
i'll show you how bad i'll woop on the 2002 EX coup
funny you said that, i have an 03 SI with AEM CAI
i'll smoke any 2002 with I/H/E i'll put money on it!
i'll show you how bad i'll woop on the 2002 EX coup
stock si's will not "smoke" i/h/e ex's. let's get that straight first off.
second, why are ALL '02+ si owners soooooo stuck on their si's ... ? they are SLOW. Granted not quite as slow as the 7th gen coupes (they are NOT -that- much quicker), however they are newer, yet slower than the '00 Si's.
Ok, I don't know ... so plz clear up my confusion. older Si's are 1.6L dohc vtec, rated at 160 hp. Newer gen Si's are 2.0L, dohc i-vtec, yet still rated at 160 hp. However, it does have 20 more torque than the '00 version. It looks like to me, the newer Si's are SHITTY. Why is that? Because the car is heavier, the motor has the same hp. However, the motor is i-vtec ... and it also has electric power steering, which is supposed to free up hp... but the hp rating is the same. Shittier motor? I think so.
On another note, all the rest is stock except a cai? ... In another post, you mentioned you had hondata and a couple other things ... that doesn't sound like stock to me.
According to edmunds, a '00 si's 0-60 is 7.2 seconds ... while a '02+ si's 0-60 is 7.9 seconds. Other sites will mention that the '00 si's 0-60 is anywhere from 6.9-7.3 seconds ... average of 7.1 seconds. I found that the '02+'s are from 7.7-8.4 seconds ... which averages out to 8 seconds.
If I'm wrong here, please clear it up.
second, why are ALL '02+ si owners soooooo stuck on their si's ... ? they are SLOW. Granted not quite as slow as the 7th gen coupes (they are NOT -that- much quicker), however they are newer, yet slower than the '00 Si's.
Ok, I don't know ... so plz clear up my confusion. older Si's are 1.6L dohc vtec, rated at 160 hp. Newer gen Si's are 2.0L, dohc i-vtec, yet still rated at 160 hp. However, it does have 20 more torque than the '00 version. It looks like to me, the newer Si's are SHITTY. Why is that? Because the car is heavier, the motor has the same hp. However, the motor is i-vtec ... and it also has electric power steering, which is supposed to free up hp... but the hp rating is the same. Shittier motor? I think so.
On another note, all the rest is stock except a cai? ... In another post, you mentioned you had hondata and a couple other things ... that doesn't sound like stock to me.
According to edmunds, a '00 si's 0-60 is 7.2 seconds ... while a '02+ si's 0-60 is 7.9 seconds. Other sites will mention that the '00 si's 0-60 is anywhere from 6.9-7.3 seconds ... average of 7.1 seconds. I found that the '02+'s are from 7.7-8.4 seconds ... which averages out to 8 seconds.
If I'm wrong here, please clear it up.
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second, why are ALL '02+ si owners soooooo stuck on their si's ... ? they are SLOW. Granted not quite as slow as the 7th gen coupes (they are NOT -that- much quicker), however they are newer, yet slower than the '00 Si's.
second, why are ALL '02+ si owners soooooo stuck on their si's ... ? they are SLOW. Granted not quite as slow as the 7th gen coupes (they are NOT -that- much quicker), however they are newer, yet slower than the '00 Si's.
Ok, I don't know ... so plz clear up my confusion. older Si's are 1.6L dohc vtec, rated at 160 hp. Newer gen Si's are 2.0L, dohc i-vtec, yet still rated at 160 hp. However, it does have 20 more torque than the '00 version. It looks like to me, the newer Si's are SHITTY. Why is that? Because the car is heavier, the motor has the same hp. However, the motor is i-vtec ... and it also has electric power steering, which is supposed to free up hp... but the hp rating is the same. Shittier motor? I think so.
In 90 degree weather
Althought, I must say that this new Si engine is shitty in a way as it runs vtec on the intake and not the exhaust cam. I don't know why in the world honda did that...and I know someone will try and say for better fuel economy..but come on, I don't drive mine for better fuel economy. By the way the cams constantly change timing, making that much better than the older one in my book, vtec is there when you want it, just stomp on the peddle.
According to edmunds, a '00 si's 0-60 is 7.2 seconds ... while a '02+ si's 0-60 is 7.9 seconds. Other sites will mention that the '00 si's 0-60 is anywhere from 6.9-7.3 seconds ... average of 7.1 seconds. I found that the '02+'s are from 7.7-8.4 seconds ... which averages out to 8 seconds.
come on now, get real Registered!!
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Rep Power: 0 i heard every car is different so maby all the si's that you were beating were wack ones or the civic that you have is a lucky one that was made better and is a lil bit faster than the other sedans, all i know is that you wont beat me, even if my car was stock and i had 20 people in my car, ya thats right 20!
hahaha just kidding, i suck with all my mods imsuppose to be getting low 15's but i only could get a 15.6 in 1/4 mile!
100+ degree weather though, so maby at 70 degree weather i could get that but i dont see that happenen at the race track we go to
hahaha just kidding, i suck with all my mods imsuppose to be getting low 15's but i only could get a 15.6 in 1/4 mile!
100+ degree weather though, so maby at 70 degree weather i could get that but i dont see that happenen at the race track we go to
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100+ degree weather though, so maby at 70 degree weather i could get that but i dont see that happenen at the race track we go to
100+ degree weather though, so maby at 70 degree weather i could get that but i dont see that happenen at the race track we go to
sorry ... I'm not trying to brag on you 02silverhb ... but your ep's kit reminds me of a toyota matrix ... T_T;;; no offense ...
as far as magazine/internet times go ... what? you think that's all bullshit? ... ok, so I guess a McLaren's 0-60 and 1/4 mile times are bullshit too? An STi's 0-60 in 4.8 seconds is bullshit? Oh, I see.
as far as magazine/internet times go ... what? you think that's all bullshit? ... ok, so I guess a McLaren's 0-60 and 1/4 mile times are bullshit too? An STi's 0-60 in 4.8 seconds is bullshit? Oh, I see.
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sorry ... I'm not trying to brag on you 02silverhb ... but your ep's kit reminds me of a toyota matrix ... T_T;;; no offense ...
as far as magazine/internet times go ... what? you think that's all bullshit? ... ok, so I guess a McLaren's 0-60 and 1/4 mile times are bullshit too? An STi's 0-60 in 4.8 seconds is bullshit? Oh, I see.
sorry ... I'm not trying to brag on you 02silverhb ... but your ep's kit reminds me of a toyota matrix ... T_T;;; no offense ...
as far as magazine/internet times go ... what? you think that's all bullshit? ... ok, so I guess a McLaren's 0-60 and 1/4 mile times are bullshit too? An STi's 0-60 in 4.8 seconds is bullshit? Oh, I see.
The kit is carbon fiber...before you ask...
You're quoting times again from a magazine, did you know that...meaning that anything could have been different when the 99-00 si went to the track versus the 02+ Si. I'm not talking about those cars you just mentioned...what do they have to do with the Si's
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