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Honda Cvts really aren't that bad I'd only want the si for the seats and adaptive suspension...the sport civic sedans and coupe really make it less special tho
 

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Honda Cvts really aren't that bad I'd only want the si for the seats and adaptive suspension...the sport civic sedans and coupe really make it less special tho
Really the entire value of the Si is justified in the LSD alone, I'd really love to see a direct cornering comparison using the same corner with an Si vs a Sport.
 

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I was referring to the L15 perse, i like my 17 Si but the reality is we have a upgraded fot engine
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I was referring to the L15 perse, i like my 17 Si but the reality is we have a upgraded fot engine
For sure, and I can see why, because it's amazing. Kinda makes me want to get a Fit some day as a project car.
 


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Really the entire value of the Si is justified in the LSD alone, I'd really love to see a direct cornering comparison using the same corner with an Si vs a Sport.
Nobody really corners that hard anyway but I agree I'd like the sport if it didn't have that copycat tip should've stayed with the dual center exit like the hatchback
 

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For sure, and I can see why, because it's amazing. Kinda makes me want to get a Fit some day as a project car.
A fit Si with the L15b7 and lsd then a civic si 2.0t 230hp " dreaming is free"
 
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Nobody really corners that hard anyway but I agree I'd like the sport if it didn't have that copycat tip should've stayed with the dual center exit like the hatchback
You don't have to corner all that hard to appreciate the LSD. In slippery conditions it makes a difference.

However I have to agree, while a "stock LSD" was a pretty nice bulletpoint for reasons to buy the SI, I doubt I'll actually make use of it more than a handful of times per year.

The sport exhaust tip is about half the size of the SI tip, I have a neighbor nearby who has a sport.
 

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Nobody really corners that hard anyway but I agree I'd like the sport if it didn't have that copycat tip should've stayed with the dual center exit like the hatchback
It's not hard to get the LSD working... briskly accelerate out of a turn and you can feel it helping. Truly, it's probably my favorite thing about the Si.
 


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You don't have to corner all that hard to appreciate the LSD. In slippery conditions it makes a difference.

However I have to agree, while a "stock LSD" was a pretty nice bulletpoint for reasons to buy the SI, I doubt I'll actually make use of it more than a handful of times per year.

The sport exhaust tip is about half the size of the SI tip, I have a neighbor nearby who has a sport.
Until he says hey me and you have the same car neighbor :bat: most people won't know just see the similar exhausts
 

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The Si is a very comfortable ride
Can anyone comment on the comfort of Si vs say, a Sport? While I find my Sport comfortable enough, i noticed when riding as a passenger it's pretty uncomfortable, a combination of jarring ride and kind of darty feel. I know it's a $20k car so can't expect too much.

Just curious if the Si's adjustable suspension or seats makes it any more comfortable?
I've driven both the Si and the Sport Hatch and it's a night and day difference as the Si seats are really top notch while the Sport Hatch seats leave a lot to be desired. However, I wouldn't mind having the Sport Hatch because I really, really could use the extra room.
 

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A fit Si with the L15b7 and lsd then a civic si 2.0t 230hp " dreaming is free"
Heck......A Fit Type R with the 2.0t engine and LSD. :rofl: And keep it at the 2500lbs of curb weight it currently has. I loved my 2015 Honda Fit CVT. Miss it even. :(
 

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Nobody really corners that hard anyway but I agree I'd like the sport if it didn't have that copycat tip should've stayed with the dual center exit like the hatchback
Maybe you don’t corner that hard lol
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