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  1. Feature bitch!

    Does anyone know if such a scenario is actually possible?
  2. Si racecar... because racecar

    Can someone please explain why the mechanical LSD in our cars is inferior (on a race track, at least) to a clutch-type LSD, like the one in the HPD Si race car. Would our road cars benefit from an upgrade to this type of LSD, or it a matter of what's good on a track might not be so good on the...
  3. Lets talk tires

    A few weeks back I put Pilot Sport 4s on my coupe, and I am super happy with them. These Michelins are brilliant tires in every way, and well worth the price.
  4. Hood Replacement

    Are carbon fiber hoods less difficult to maintain if they are properly painted? I realize that would negate the aesthetic effect of the carbon-fiber "look", but the weight savings benefits would still be there, not to mention the cool vent styling if one uses those models which have extra vents...
  5. Si seats versus Type R seats

    I find the the Si driver's seat to be very comfortable -- almost therapeutic, even! -- especially after I lost weight. I am a little over 6' tall, and have recently lost about 50 pounds. (I used to weigh 230; now I weigh 180.) I have had a "bad back" since my 20s, and I'm now 59. Anyway, when I...
  6. I think I've been misled? (suspension / wheel related)

    The Autozam AZ1 is obviously a very cool-looking vehicle! I'm sure you stop traffic when you take that out for a ride, and even more so when you open the door to get in or out! What, in your opinion, is the best-handling of all the Kei cars you have experienced?
  7. I think I've been misled? (suspension / wheel related)

    OT, but I was very impressed by the original poster's collection of rare and fascinating cars. Living in Canada, as 3cylturbo does, such a collection is a little less difficult to put together than it would be in the USA, where "forbidden fruit" JDM cars must be at least 25 years old before they...
  8. Does anyone own a Civic Si in Europe?

    My last car was an 8th gen Si sedan, and I also loved it. In the UK, there were some imported FD2 (JDM 8th gen Type R) cars, a completely different car from the FN2 (the Euro Type R of that time). I recall the FD2 being very well-reviewed by British car magazines at the time. The FD2 was kind...
  9. Does anyone own a Civic Si in Europe?

    Did any of the Si owners in Europe ever discuss (in this forum) their experience owning/driving the car in Europe? That Si coupe in Japan was exotic enough to be featured in a magazine over there. It looks really good; I like the lip added to its rear wing.
  10. Does anyone own a Civic Si in Europe?

    I know that the Civic Si is sold in both North and South America, but I was wondering whether any have found their way to Europe. Obviously the Civic hatchback models, including the Type R, are sold there (and also built in the UK). Perhaps an expatriate American -- or an American currently...
  11. What would your next vehicle be if you were to move on?

    I really love my Si, but I would welcome a slightly-used Porsche Cayman in my garage. They live up to their reputation as brilliant driver's cars. If you need more than two seats, a slightly-more-used 911 has room for kids (or tiny adults) in the back. A second-hand Lotus Elise would also be...
  12. Does replacing stock battery with AGM battery require calibration afterwards?

    Does anyone have access to the service manual for the Si? I would love to know what it says before I replace my battery myself. I have been reading (on various websites, including those catering to other makes) that many modern cars require that new batteries be "registered" (the electrical...
  13. Does replacing stock battery with AGM battery require calibration afterwards?

    From http://www.thelongestlecture.com/charge-agm-battery-with-normal-charger/: ...in some vehicles, there is an extra step required to consider that the battery has already been replaced. These vehicles are equipped with a sensor module or a system that requires recalibration or a scan tool to...
  14. Does replacing stock battery with AGM battery require calibration afterwards?

    I am considering replacing my Si's battery with a high-quality AGM battery, and am wondering whether I will need to have the car recalibrated for the different style of battery. I have read that if the car's system is not recalibrated, the alternator might overcharge the new battery and cause...
  15. what was your previous car?

    Before my '18 Si coupe I had a '17 Si coupe. Before that an '07 Si sedan. Before that: '78 Porsche 911SC, '72 Mercedes 280SE 4.5, '76 Caterham Super Seven, '65 Austin Mini Cooper 1275S, '89 Honda Prelude Si, '71 Jaguar XJ6, '67 Jaguar E-Type FHC, '68 Jaguar E-Type FHC, '83 Honda Prelude.
  16. POLL: How many of you STILL love your Si after owning for more than a year?

    At the end of last month, my 2017 Si coupe was totaled in a bad crash shortly after my first "anniversary" with it. After a few weeks of convalescent rest, I was feeling well enough to get myself a new car: another Si coupe (a 2018 in Lunar Silver). I chose to replace my Si with an Si with no...
  17. Question about Honda Special Lease Deals

    To avoid a down payment do I then have to pay a higher monthly payment?
  18. Question about Honda Special Lease Deals

    A few weeks ago my beloved Si was totaled in a crash (caused by another driver), and I need to get another one (preferably a 2019 model). For various logistical reasons, it won't be convenient for me to go car shopping until the first week of the new year. I would love to take advantage of the...
  19. Heading to Southern Cal next week to drive Angeles Crest Hwy

    The Angeles Crest Highway is one of California's most dramatic driving experiences. It's the perfect place to compare the Si and the 86. You and your friend should be very careful, though, as some of the road is devoid of useable shoulders, with one side a jagged rock face, and the other a sheer...
  20. Honda lease deals on 2018 Si

    I read this post a week ago, and then yesterday this exact scenario came true for me: my beloved 2017 Si coupe was T-boned by a car that ignored a stop sign, sending my Civic careening out of control and ultimately into a tree. (My poor car was totaled; luckily the seat-belt and airbags...


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