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  1. What are your audio settings?

    Depends on the song -- I listen to bass-heavy music and generally the sub doesn't distort. There are times where it will and I need to reduce the subwoofer setting by 2-4 steps. Especially if I'm listening at high volumes. 90% of the time I'm good with it being maxed out. It's not always the...
  2. I test drove the new Mazda3 (loaded sedan)

    As car enthusiasts, many of us have thoughts on the new Mazda3. As a previous owner of a marvelous 2003 Mazda6 V6, and a less-marvelous but better overall car 2011 Mazda3 2.5 (6-speed), I test drove the latest 3 sedan ($29k sticker) out of curiosity. Down the line, should Mazda decide to bring...
  3. The Si deserves better tires

    I'm going to respectfully disagree - I absolutely hate the A/S - I'm in the Bay Area and it's damp today. I was following a Prius on a curvy road, at moderate speeds, and I could not keep up - the car was heavily understeering. I've been in some hairy situations with these tires in the rain...
  4. The Si deserves better tires

    Good tires are next on my list, along with an intake. I'm not sure you'll get the performance you desire out of the A/S Michelins you've mentioned -- according to TireRack, they're the best rated tire in the high-performance all-seasons category (which is great!). Unfortunately, guess what came...
  5. Si vs Elantra N Line

    IMO, the Si is going to win these - repeatedly- for a few reasons: - Extremely solid platform, the various Civic models have proven it's a good car to drive no matter how it's optioned out - Extraordinary driving position -Handling performance AND feel exceeds competitors -The Si is not only fun...
  6. Funny Comments People Have Made About Your Car

    I've had a few: Lady at the donut shop yesterday. Her: "Is that your Honda?" Me: Yes it is Her: "Accord right?" Me: Nope, Civic Si. They're huge now, I know. Her: "Ah, Si Si Si...my cousin had one of those...he traded it for a Prius and cries whenever he sees an Si on the road." Good friend...
  7. Show Off your Wheels! What kind are you rocking on you Si?

    I also love the stock rims, so far more than any aftermarket wheels I've seen. The Si is one of the only cars I've ever felt this way about -- not sure what it is!
  8. Civic Si vs Fiesta ST / FiST

    The interior on the Fiesta is not great compared to the Si. Especially now that it is technically previous gen and dated. I hear they're great to drive but personally solidity is important to me, personally, and I doubt the Fiesta can match the Civic in this respect.
  9. Honda Rallye Red Grill Accent

    Congrats! It's not my style, I'm personally not a fan of red accents (even on the Si) because I feel they've become a bit ubiquitous in the car world. But, it's your car, so if you're happy with it that's all that matters.
  10. Riced up Camry

    Nah this is allowed, the Fit is cool
  11. Are you a Si?

    I'm more of a GTI but prefer my car to be more fun than I am. So I got an Si.
  12. 0-60

    Alex on autos got 6.4 for the Si, forgot which tires. His numbers are pretty consistent. Seems like it is firmly in the 6.3-6.7 space. Without the extra shift before 60 it would probably be a 6 second car. Also accounting for the cut in boost upon shifting gears.
  13. My Si is back and is stronger and hotter!

    Wow, oh my god, thank you for saying this -- I was actually going to post a thread about the A/S tires, because they are absolutely the least progressive tires I have ever experienced in my life re: traction loss. There is basically no "safety zone" when losing grip. They either have traction or...
  14. Features You'd Trade for Other Features

    Do they not work great? Please say yes so I no longer pine for the rain sensing wipers.
  15. Features You'd Trade for Other Features

    I'm mildly disappointed you changed your photo - it was iconic. Anyways, is that something you can actually feel? Or is this because you autocross? Just curious, never actually thought about that advantage in terms of not having a sunroof.
  16. Things you don't LOVE about the 10gen Si

    It's in no way gutless. This is the rhetoric car magazines use for anything 0-60 in over 6 seconds these days.
  17. When did Honda start cutting corners on quality?

    I don't think so? Literally every Civic is like this. It's well-documented throughout this forum. And the ones I see on the street.
  18. When did Honda start cutting corners on quality?

    I'm in agreement with GTman, the panel gaps are horrible. That doesn't mean we hate the car. Obviously there are more positives than negatives. But Honda should have done this better.
  19. When did Honda start cutting corners on quality?

    Hasn't Honda paint quality always been bad?


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