Honda Civic Type R
12-16-2002, 04:43 PM
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Originally posted by j-bloc
heres the thing, as we all know, the si isn't selling for crap...even dealers uin ny/nj/ct are advertising the new si for under $16k, but peeps still aren't buying them
....honda F U C K 'ed up bad, IMO, they should have stuk the k20 in the current civic coupe, and accordingly adjusted the suspension...it would have meant that if u wnt a 160hp k20 engine, u can get one in either a HB or a coupe, instead of the present situation: a sleek coupe or a very fugly hb....
also, adjusting the suspension, wouldn't be too hard to do since they have the Civic FP package which concentrates mostly on suspension and looks....plus, IMO, the current civic coupe is one of the better looking economy compacts on the road, and w/a few nice aftermarket aesthetic mods, looks killa :thumsup:
heres the thing, as we all know, the si isn't selling for crap...even dealers uin ny/nj/ct are advertising the new si for under $16k, but peeps still aren't buying them
....honda F U C K 'ed up bad, IMO, they should have stuk the k20 in the current civic coupe, and accordingly adjusted the suspension...it would have meant that if u wnt a 160hp k20 engine, u can get one in either a HB or a coupe, instead of the present situation: a sleek coupe or a very fugly hb....also, adjusting the suspension, wouldn't be too hard to do since they have the Civic FP package which concentrates mostly on suspension and looks....plus, IMO, the current civic coupe is one of the better looking economy compacts on the road, and w/a few nice aftermarket aesthetic mods, looks killa :thumsup:
12-16-2002, 06:34 PM
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I agree with Yianni, the Si is a good car inherently. Unfortunately for that kind of money other automakers have added cars that are just as good or slightly better. I think Honda took its lead for granted and kind of forgot about ppl like us. Bet they were too focused on the next-gen Accord to really give us a worthy Si. All we can hope is that Honda hears our criticism (and that of almost every other car magazine out there) and improve the next generation Civic Si/Integras. I have a feeling the hp-war Honda is in won't end with the Accord. Although the CTR and ITR are great cars now, I wouldn't be too surprised that we got much better performing cars when the Civic and RSX are replaced.
12-16-2002, 07:04 PM
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Originally posted by velfarretokyo
I agree with Yianni, the Si is a good car inherently. Unfortunately for that kind of money other automakers have added cars that are just as good or slightly better. I think Honda took its lead for granted and kind of forgot about ppl like us. Bet they were too focused on the next-gen Accord to really give us a worthy Si. All we can hope is that Honda hears our criticism (and that of almost every other car magazine out there) and improve the next generation Civic Si/Integras. I have a feeling the hp-war Honda is in won't end with the Accord. Although the CTR and ITR are great cars now, I wouldn't be too surprised that we got much better performing cars when the Civic and RSX are replaced.
I agree with Yianni, the Si is a good car inherently. Unfortunately for that kind of money other automakers have added cars that are just as good or slightly better. I think Honda took its lead for granted and kind of forgot about ppl like us. Bet they were too focused on the next-gen Accord to really give us a worthy Si. All we can hope is that Honda hears our criticism (and that of almost every other car magazine out there) and improve the next generation Civic Si/Integras. I have a feeling the hp-war Honda is in won't end with the Accord. Although the CTR and ITR are great cars now, I wouldn't be too surprised that we got much better performing cars when the Civic and RSX are replaced.
12-16-2002, 07:14 PM
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Originally posted by yianni64
It's simple really. The Si isnt that bad of a car. The competition is really good though.
It's simple really. The Si isnt that bad of a car. The competition is really good though.
12-16-2002, 07:24 PM
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Originally posted by j-bloc
I agree wholeheartedly w/you...the thing is, honda has always been abt being better than the competition or ranking along the best(in its relative class), unfotunately, the new si doesn't adhere to this honda axiom
I agree wholeheartedly w/you...the thing is, honda has always been abt being better than the competition or ranking along the best(in its relative class), unfotunately, the new si doesn't adhere to this honda axiom
12-16-2002, 07:29 PM
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Originally posted by yianni64
Yup. But they all complain about the same things. I bet you if it had 200hp, a 6spd, lsd and the type r body kit they wouldnt complain about anything.
Yup. But they all complain about the same things. I bet you if it had 200hp, a 6spd, lsd and the type r body kit they wouldnt complain about anything.
its funnie u mention those 4 things,esp in that order lol, b/c it seems every review i read abt the si state that if the si had those things, it would be killa....i hear in the Uk peeps luv the civic type R
