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Forum: General Civic Talk
Jun 30, 2008, 09:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 798
Posted By Gene J

RE: Anyone know where I can find 2" tweeters?

Are these what you are looking for? http://www.madisound.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=96
Forum: General Civic Talk
Jun 8, 2008, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 860
Posted By Gene J

RE: 08 civic mileage ?

The EPA changed the ratings to more reflect real world mileage. They also changed the ratings on all other cars for all years. Here is a link to the new/old ratings:...
Forum: The Lounge
Jun 2, 2008, 07:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,253
Posted By Gene J

RE: How are you with driving tickets?

My last ticket.........1973.

When I drive my dads 1975 Pontiac Grand Prix, I keep getting stopped (profiled) and warned for various minor things. When I drive my Civic I never get stopped.
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Forum: General Civic Talk
May 23, 2008, 08:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,250
Posted By Gene J

RE: Broke 300 miles on one tank '00 Civic Ex

I did a little research and found this article that liststhe causes of catalyic converter failures. As ej6buddy states, running out of gas is not a reason for failure. I stand corrected. Thanks for...
Forum: General Civic Talk
May 21, 2008, 06:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,250
Posted By Gene J

RE: Broke 300 miles on one tank '00 Civic Ex

I can't speak for the model year Civics you are talking about, but the last three tanks from my logbook on my '06 LX manual were:

407 miles on 10.231 gallons for 39.8 MPG
413 miles on 10.563...
Forum: The Lounge
May 19, 2008, 06:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,254
Posted By Gene J

RE: So you think you can get away???

This forum does not condone street racing in any form. I'm sure a moderator will be along shortly to flame you for your indiscretion. Shame on you!
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
May 9, 2008, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,012
Posted By Gene J

RE: Does Cruise Control reduce MPG's?

For the vast majority of drivers the cruise control wil give 4-7% better gas mileage depending on which report you read. The exceptions seem to be in hilly country or for those of us that use...
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
May 8, 2008, 11:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,023
Posted By Gene J

RE: Breaking in a new 2008 Si . . . Advice . . .

I followed the owner's manual suggestions on my '06 LX manual. You are going to get a different answer from each person that responds on this thread.
Forum: General Civic Talk
May 8, 2008, 10:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,750
Posted By Gene J

RE: OBDII port/scangauge

The port is located right by your right knee under the dash, and no it won't void your warranty. It works very well for showing trends in mileage, but it's accuracy varies with temperature (or so the...
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
May 8, 2008, 04:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,490
Posted By Gene J

RE: HELP!!!! 1988 Honda Civic 1.5L Running Very Rich

Sounds like the O2 sensor, but does the '88 even have one?
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
May 7, 2008, 06:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,198
Posted By Gene J

RE: Front Brakes on 06 Civic Coupe

The piston side normally wears a little faster since it is the first pad to hit the rotor, but major differences in wear indicate the caliper is not "floating" properly. Thanks for the heads up on...
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
May 6, 2008, 07:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,467
Posted By Gene J

RE: Top out at 120mph

And I suppose they are the ones who told you to insult me? Come on, take responsibility for your own actions. I would be willing to bet good money in his response to this post Forty04 will threaten...
Forum: General Civic Talk
May 5, 2008, 01:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,411
Posted By Gene J

RE: Mileage with 2007 Civic not as advertised

Here are the results of the last two tanks since my last post:

407 miles using 10.231 gals for 39.8 MPG with about 70% highway
413 miles using 10.563 gals for 39.1 MPG with about 60% highway
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Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
May 5, 2008, 01:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,467
Posted By Gene J

RE: Top out at 120mph

Next..............
Forum: Audio/Visual & Electronics
May 5, 2008, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 654
Posted By Gene J

RE: Help with a sub

99% of speakers will move out when you put the + terminal of the battery to the + terminal of the speaker. The only notable exception is on older JBL cast basket speakers.

If the speakers are on...
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
May 5, 2008, 06:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,467
Posted By Gene J

RE: Top out at 120mph

Let the flaming begin.......

Instead of attacking the messenger, how about attacking the message? I don't recall saying anything in my post about 1/4 mile times. You administratorshave hijacked...
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
May 4, 2008, 10:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,467
Posted By Gene J

RE: Top out at 120mph

There are dozens of threadson this forumthat advocate faster 0-60 times. Dozens of threads that ask about increasing cornering ability. Dozens of threads that ask how to make a Civic faster than a...
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
May 4, 2008, 12:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,467
Posted By Gene J

RE: Top out at 120mph

Fiirkan is "The Decider"
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
May 4, 2008, 07:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,467
Posted By Gene J

RE: Top out at 120mph

I think you will findon this forumthat the administration lets you talk all day about all the mods that will make you go faster, mods to let you corner faster, mods to get you off the line faster,...
Forum: The Lounge
May 3, 2008, 12:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,461
Posted By Gene J

RE: Awesome.

This type of problem (sudden turn off) are almost always hardware related. It could be the PSU, MB, vid card, etc. Try replacing what you can to figure it out.

If you cannot find a hardware...
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
May 3, 2008, 12:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,570
Posted By Gene J

RE: Am I being had?

If your hoses are puffy and/or soft, then they need replacing. If they are not then don't bother, you are just wasting money.

As for fuel filter, if your car is not cutting out at high speed or...
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
May 1, 2008, 06:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 31,068
Posted By Gene J

RE: CV Boot Replacement???

I have done both procedures and suggest if you have the bucks do the full axle replacement. I dida boot replacement once during a time of personal cash flow problems and it was successful also. If...
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
May 1, 2008, 06:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,198
Posted By Gene J

RE: Front Brakes on 06 Civic Coupe

I drive in econo mode most of the time, so I rarely touch the brakes when I am going faster that 25 MPH. My brakes usually last100,000 miles or more. I just checked the pads on my old '95 Ford...
Forum: Mechanical Problems & Technical Chat
May 1, 2008, 06:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,682
Posted By Gene J

RE: 2006 EX Overheated, now what

Yes, take it to the dealer for an in-warranty repair.
Forum: The Lounge
Apr 29, 2008, 10:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,926
Posted By Gene J

RE: Favorite (Non-alcoholic) drink?

Hot: I have a couple thousand bags of tea from BigLots to choose from.

Cold: Chocolate Silk or Arizona tea. Water will do when out bicycling, though
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