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  1. JST Performance Hits The Drag Strip W/ 17 Si Sedan

    Deleted. Sorry for the double post.
  2. JST Performance Hits The Drag Strip W/ 17 Si Sedan

    Indeed. I am inclined to believe JST's claim to be able to achieve slightly better results in better conditions than he experienced firsthand. Running at a drag strip in Georgia in the summer where it's almost always hot and humid along with some elevation is sure to promote less than optimal...
  3. Wheels

    Good to know. That 5x114.3 bolt pattern happens to be the same as my 2013 MX-5 as well as a bunch of other Mazdas and Fords. I currently have 17x8 +35 offset Enkei RPF1s with super brilliant coating on it currently and I love it. With the right proper center bore spacer and appropriate tire...
  4. Wheels

    I don't see why not so long as you have enough clearance from the brakes and the proper wheel offset. The front brakes have been enlarged a little bit on the Si compared to other non-performance trims, but I doubt it's enough to interfere with most 17's. Only way to know for sure is to wait for...
  5. Wheels

    It's worth noting that that a Hatchback sport owner has already weighed his OEM 18x8 wheels which came to about 28lbs for the rim alone. I suspect that the Si wheels will be nearly the same in weight given the it's size and OEM's preference towards cost and durability...
  6. 2017 Si Driving Impressions and review - Turbo lag?

    Very true of most tunes on just about any newer vehicles. Most stock tunes are made to satisfy modern fuel economy and emission standards that manufacturers must comply to. I would not be surprised if the Si was actually electronically torque limited in the lower gears in order to maximize...
  7. New Si Videos: Driving, Sound, Interior, Track

    7.2 seconds eh? That's pretty good considering the circumstances involved. Perhaps it may be quicker than I expected, though I'm more interested in 1/4 mile times and trap speed over 0-60 times. Seeing all these videos kind of makes me wonder if most of them had even bothered to break in their...
  8. Si 0-60?

    I think the Civic Hatchback sport provides a good idea of what to expect as far as acceleration goes. Curb weight, wheel, tire size(and possibly the tire itself) is going to be roughly the same. Just add another 25HP and 15TQ. Only thing I'm not sure of is the difference in gearing, if there is...
  9. Si 0-60?

    If 6.3 seconds feels slow to you, then I doubt a few tenths would change your mind. I wouldn't get your hopes up about the Type R pulling low 5's since it is still FWD. Even the Mazdaspeed 3 only managed 5.7-5.8 at best. FWD Traction and proper launching is always going to be an issue for most...
  10. What's up with the huge fake vents?

    One of my biggest concerns regarding the bumper covers is how these black plastic panels/trims are going to look as they age under the sun. They are not going to look pleasant when these things fade from time under the sun or lack of care since the fake vents have such a large surface area.
  11. Just for Comparison - Sentra NISMO Dyno - CVT

    Motorweek's 1/4 mile estimate seems to be similar to Car and Driver's test results. C&D got 15.4@94mph during their run so there might be something else that's hurting 1/4 mile times. The Sentra Nismo's 1/4 mile time and trap speed reminds me of the Toyota Matrix XRS with the 2ZZ-GE. Posted...
  12. Honda/Nissan disappointing with Si/Sentra NISMO?

    So the review for the NISMO is in... http://www.motortrend.com/cars/nissan/sentra/2017/2017-nissan-sentra-nismo-first-test-review/ Pretty underwhelming for the price point IMO. Then again, I was never really a big fan of the B17 chassis to begin with. Too bloated with a subpar suspension...
  13. Official: All new Civic Si to debut at LA Auto Show next month!

    Holy pissing match batman! This thread is getting out of hand with this useless thread crapping that is deviating from the original topic. Since when was the Si all about the numbers? It was never overly powerful nor did it look great on paper, but they usually offered a good balance of...
  14. Honda R&D officer says 2.0L turbo VTEC launches next March for U.S.!

    This is good news as the signs are pointing toward a turbo 2.0L for the Si. Either that or the Type R is coming around the same time(which I seriously doubt). This also leads me believe that the Si won't be on sale until a month or so after they kick start production for the motor in march. So...
  15. Civic Si timing now that coupe won't launch until March?

    That's a pity. I was hoping to see it unveiled at Chicago since I was under the impression that the Si would arrive in March. But if the coupe really is set to arrive in march, then I doubt we'll see a simultaneous launch of the coupe and Si models. Next summer seems a bit far off to me, but at...
  16. Info on 2016 Civic's Hankook Kinergy GT / Firestone FT140 tires

    That is disappointing considering changes made to the chassis. Lower, wider, thicker sway bars, and a multilink rear suspension will make for a potentially great platform. I have no doubt that the Si and CTR will be better, though it is unfortunate for those that want more grip on their...
  17. 2016 Civic Si rumored to have around 200HP

    The current 4th Gen Ford Taurus SHO is AWD. Don't know how it got on that list. Surprised that the SRT-4 Caliber wasn't on there. Then again, it was also encumbered by wheelspin and electronically limiting torque in the first few gears much like a number of other high powered FWD cars. I...
  18. Poll: Will Si and Type R remain manual only?

    I think it would behoove Honda to reach out to a broader demographic with some sort of automatic transmission for their entry sport trim if they truly wish to increase sales. It may be a smaller demographic(or maybe not), but I believe it would still have an impact in the long run. And this is...


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