Feeling Of Going Fast

[JNRS]

Having owned my Si for about a month now, I was wondering if anyone has felt like they were going faster than they really was when they looked down at their speedometer?

I am coming from a Camaro, and the Si at lower speeds, feels like it is going faster. Just to be clear, I am not saying that it has better acceleration, but it does feel quicker when traveling at a consistent speed. I'm guessing that this is largely due to the 700lb+ weight difference.

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[repeet]

Yup, weight difference and size. But that's the sign of a good sports car. You can get a thrill just by the feel of it at any speed. My Corvette was like that, my '95 Prelude Si, and my '88 Dodge Daytona Turbo.

 

[BigDog]

I got that feeling the other day while I was a passenger... turns out the wife was doing 15 over the speed limit... no wonder.

 

[Design]

It has more to do with the H point. This Civic is just over an inch lower than its predecessor. The new Accord emulates a similar experience compared with the outgoing model.

 

[JNRS]

I got that feeling the other day while I was a passenger... turns out the wife was doing 15 over the speed limit... no wonder.

This might be my reason as well, except with me being the driver.

 

[dmitri]

the Si at lower speeds, feels like it is going faster. Just to be clear, I am not saying that it has better acceleration, but it does feel quicker when traveling at a consistent speed.

They call it the "fun-to-drive factor". Less weight, less mechanical and audible insulation from the road, etc. One of the best things about this car IMO.

 

[CrippleRipple]

Happens every time I drive my wife's 2018 CRV EX, I have this feeling.
I always drive in sport mode and the CVT, torque, & boost make for an extremely smooth experience. I'll always look down to find myself 10 mph or so over.

The Si I feel directly connected to & don't really feel this. Very similar to how S2000's feel, one of the best cars ever made.

The car is so smooth but at the drop of a dime it can turn the performance up. Seriously one of the best stock platforms I have every driven. I will not be touching the suspension/tire setup in this car it is that good.

 

[gtman]

I don't have an Si but an EX-L turbo sedan. Before my tune, I'd be driving along at 30mph and I'd give it some gas and was shocked how quickly it got to 60+mph . Now that I'm tuned, it's absolutely ridiculous (in a good way).

 

[TheRealWizzy]

I have the opposite experience I feel like im going slower than I am(always find ymyself speeding). I guess it might have something to do with the 2005 grand prix being the other car im used to but idk.

 

[chestypuller]

i know the crappier the car the faster it seems to be going, i had a isuzu trooper and it felt like i was going 100 mph at 55 was very bad experiance.

 

[das borgen]

Happens every time I drive my wife's 2018 CRV EX, I have this feeling.
I always drive in sport mode and the CVT, torque, & boost make for an extremely smooth experience. I'll always look down to find myself 10 mph or so over.

The Si I feel directly connected to & don't really feel this. Very similar to how S2000's feel, one of the best cars ever made.

The car is so smooth but at the drop of a dime it can turn the performance up. Seriously one of the best stock platforms I have every driven. I will not be touching the suspension/tire setup in this car it is that good.

I have an Si (like you), and my fiancee (like yours) has a 2018 CR-V. I love driving both! Basically the same engine

 

[mis3]

Yes, the feel the same way.
My previous was a MB-CLK350 which was 700-800 LB heavier. Going in 100KMH, it feels much better in the SI than the MB coupe.

 

[CrippleRipple]

I have an Si (like you), and my fiancee (like yours) has a 2018 CR-V. I love driving both! Basically the same engine

Yeah pretty much! I love it, only one platform I need to learn now!

My wife is in love with her new CRV......she has already named it & is not letting me driving it as much lol

Good thing is my wife is very good with a manual transmission so we can switch if she'd ever let me!

 

[das borgen]

Yeah pretty much! I love it, only one platform I need to learn now!

My wife is in love with her new CRV......she has already named it & is not letting me driving it as much lol

Good thing is my wife is very good with a manual transmission so we can switch if she'd ever let me!

I taught my fiancee to drive manual in my Si! She took to it really fast and well. She likes driving it a lot too.

She had a 2014 EX CR-V (AWD), then a 2015 Touring CR-V (FWD), and now the 2017 EX-L (FWD). Before that, it was a '94 Accord sedan. Funny that she's only ever had Hondas and is now marrying a Honda employee!

 

[CrippleRipple]

I taught my fiancee to drive manual in my Si! She took to it really fast and well. She likes driving it a lot too.

She had a 2014 EX CR-V (AWD), then a 2015 Touring CR-V (FWD), and now the 2017 EX-L (FWD). Before that, it was a '94 Accord sedan. Funny that she's only ever had Hondas and is now marrying a Honda employee!

Sounds pretty similar to us! Every vehicle I own is a Honda and most past vehicles!
I also have a heavy background in the Automotive Business and use to work for Honda & Toyota!

Small world!

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