shad2fast4u
Shad
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- NY
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- 2013 Civic Si Sedan, 2018 Civic Type R
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What's up Civicx
My friend was in the market for a new car (manual only) so we started shopping around. After making various calls, we located a white si sedan. It had 2 miles on it, wasn't washed and had no holes on the front bumper for the front plate. It was exactly what he was looking for. After agreeing on a selling price of MSRP, he locked in the deal with a deposit on 6-10-17. During that time, the bank was closed so we had no choice but to come back for the delivery of the vehicle.
He just picked it up today and is beyond happy with the purchase. Me being a 9thgen si owner (full chassis/suspension mods and tuned by VitViper), I was curious on how this new 10thgen civic si would feel. He told me to drive the car home and I told him absolutely not, the feeling you get when you drive a car home can't be beaten.
Here are some pictures.
10thSi-1 by Shadman I, on Flickr
10thSi-2 by Shadman I, on Flickr
10thSi-3 by Shadman I, on Flickr
10thSi-4 by Shadman I, on Flickr
10thSi-5 by Shadman I, on Flickr
10thSi-6 by Shadman I, on Flickr
It's not really fair to compare a modded car to a stock car but here are some comparison pics.
10thSi-7 by Shadman I, on Flickr
10thSi-8 by Shadman I, on Flickr
10thSi-9 by Shadman I, on Flickr
10thSi-10 by Shadman I, on Flickr
10thSi-11 by Shadman I, on Flickr
10thSi-12 by Shadman I, on Flickr
10thSi-13 by Shadman I, on Flickr
10thSi-14 by Shadman I, on Flickr
Not many older generation si owners (8th and 9th) like this car. But, let me tell you that this car is incredible. It's more "mature" than the older generations for sure. The rear (which a lot of people complain about) isn't that bad in person. The front is super aggressive and I like it so much better than my 9th!
My mini review:
Seats: As soon as you sit in those front seats, you can tell that they are something special. These 10thgen si seats feels a lot better than my 9thgen si seats and holds you in place really well! The seats look a lot better in person than in photos.
Driving characteristics: Vittuned 9thgen si vs Stock 10thgen si
- Keep in mind that the car is still in the break in period so he's taking it easy for the first 500-1000 miles (not shifting over 3000rpm). You can immediately tell that the 10thgen si has a lot more lower end torque than the 9th. I can't say much about the feeling above 3000rpm yet since the car is still being broken in. The sport button does indeed change the feeling of the steering. This is crucial to an enthusiast, excellent feature. The car feels very stable during turns however, my 9thgen si has been modified for handling so this wouldn't be a fair comparison. The clutch of the 10thgen si is very soft and it was difficult to tell where the "grab" point is. When I bought my 9thgen si, it felt the same way. I think after the clutch breaks in (with a lot of city driving), there should be a bit more "feel" which would help the driver easily determine where the grab point is.
Technology / Interior feel: Excellent. The interior feels great and has a lot more room than my 9thgen. I do like the carbon fiber of my 9thgen better and the two tier dash. However, the digital tach in the 10thgen is way cooler.
Overall:
For the price of the 10thgen si (at or below MSRP), you can't beat it. Personally, I can see a lot of enthusiasts not wanting to trade in their 8thgen or 9thgen si's for this car. The feeling of a N/A vtec engine is completely different than a 1.5L turbo. Be aware though, if the 1.5L turbo engine of the non si's have potential (which they do, proven by Vit). This si is going to be a monster (different turbo) once the aftermarket support for this car drastically expands!
My friend was in the market for a new car (manual only) so we started shopping around. After making various calls, we located a white si sedan. It had 2 miles on it, wasn't washed and had no holes on the front bumper for the front plate. It was exactly what he was looking for. After agreeing on a selling price of MSRP, he locked in the deal with a deposit on 6-10-17. During that time, the bank was closed so we had no choice but to come back for the delivery of the vehicle.
He just picked it up today and is beyond happy with the purchase. Me being a 9thgen si owner (full chassis/suspension mods and tuned by VitViper), I was curious on how this new 10thgen civic si would feel. He told me to drive the car home and I told him absolutely not, the feeling you get when you drive a car home can't be beaten.
Here are some pictures.
It's not really fair to compare a modded car to a stock car but here are some comparison pics.
Not many older generation si owners (8th and 9th) like this car. But, let me tell you that this car is incredible. It's more "mature" than the older generations for sure. The rear (which a lot of people complain about) isn't that bad in person. The front is super aggressive and I like it so much better than my 9th!
My mini review:
Seats: As soon as you sit in those front seats, you can tell that they are something special. These 10thgen si seats feels a lot better than my 9thgen si seats and holds you in place really well! The seats look a lot better in person than in photos.
Driving characteristics: Vittuned 9thgen si vs Stock 10thgen si
- Keep in mind that the car is still in the break in period so he's taking it easy for the first 500-1000 miles (not shifting over 3000rpm). You can immediately tell that the 10thgen si has a lot more lower end torque than the 9th. I can't say much about the feeling above 3000rpm yet since the car is still being broken in. The sport button does indeed change the feeling of the steering. This is crucial to an enthusiast, excellent feature. The car feels very stable during turns however, my 9thgen si has been modified for handling so this wouldn't be a fair comparison. The clutch of the 10thgen si is very soft and it was difficult to tell where the "grab" point is. When I bought my 9thgen si, it felt the same way. I think after the clutch breaks in (with a lot of city driving), there should be a bit more "feel" which would help the driver easily determine where the grab point is.
Technology / Interior feel: Excellent. The interior feels great and has a lot more room than my 9thgen. I do like the carbon fiber of my 9thgen better and the two tier dash. However, the digital tach in the 10thgen is way cooler.
Overall:
For the price of the 10thgen si (at or below MSRP), you can't beat it. Personally, I can see a lot of enthusiasts not wanting to trade in their 8thgen or 9thgen si's for this car. The feeling of a N/A vtec engine is completely different than a 1.5L turbo. Be aware though, if the 1.5L turbo engine of the non si's have potential (which they do, proven by Vit). This si is going to be a monster (different turbo) once the aftermarket support for this car drastically expands!
