noob speed question
#11
RE: noob speed question
07si: I have had my '06 lx 5-sp manual sedan well over 110 MPH in fourth gear, and still climbing. Isn't that fast enough? I read a review that says 122 is the top speed. And this is with a 1.8L engine. Are you talking bragging rights here, or do you really need something faster? I know the Civic corners well enough to cause my passengers concern, so what more do you need?
Edit: Tonight coming home from a dance, I was bombing down the backroads near Prophetstown, IL, going about 80, when a car approached from the rear. A late model Ford Escort passed me and sped off. I followed him up to about 95, then I shifted back to fourth, passed him back and got up to 117 before I had to slow for a corner. We continued dicing for the next ten miles or so. It was no contest cornering or on the straight. These Gen8 1.8L Civics are little hotrods. I don't need an SI, thank you. I can get in enough trouble with this car.
Edit: Tonight coming home from a dance, I was bombing down the backroads near Prophetstown, IL, going about 80, when a car approached from the rear. A late model Ford Escort passed me and sped off. I followed him up to about 95, then I shifted back to fourth, passed him back and got up to 117 before I had to slow for a corner. We continued dicing for the next ten miles or so. It was no contest cornering or on the straight. These Gen8 1.8L Civics are little hotrods. I don't need an SI, thank you. I can get in enough trouble with this car.
#12
RE: noob speed question
Ill answer your question for you since i have a buddy w/ a 06 si; He's taken GTI, older civics, cobalt ss, v6 stangs, some older v8 cars like 94-98 Mustang gt's should be cake. the 99-04 GT's will take you down low but up top can be close. You can read my post i start about the 05-07 Mustang GTs; it was closed
Once she brakes in, have fun!
Once she brakes in, have fun!
#14
RE: noob speed question
ORIGINAL: Gene J
07si: I have had my '06 lx 5-sp manual sedan well over 110 MPH in fourth gear, and still climbing. Isn't that fast enough? I read a review that says 122 is the top speed. And this is with a 1.8L engine. Are you talking bragging rights here, or do you really need something faster? I know the Civic corners well enough to cause my passengers concern, so what more do you need?
07si: I have had my '06 lx 5-sp manual sedan well over 110 MPH in fourth gear, and still climbing. Isn't that fast enough? I read a review that says 122 is the top speed. And this is with a 1.8L engine. Are you talking bragging rights here, or do you really need something faster? I know the Civic corners well enough to cause my passengers concern, so what more do you need?
#15
RE: noob speed question
I was just wondering and I really do appreciate you guys answering. I do have some experience driving, not to say I'm a pro but better than the average tool who gets a honda or a mustang and rips it in suburban neighborhoods where they can run a kid over. I have heard however that the LSD in the Si is really bad *** when it comes to cornering, I haven't tried it yet but it should be fun.
#18
RE: noob speed question
Mostly american v6's, but i would stay away from 911s, 350zs, etc.
ORIGINAL: cyberx32
the si is not a fast car and its not a slow car, its an average car with a little extra kick. so any average cars you should be able to beat. (almost all v6s)
the si is not a fast car and its not a slow car, its an average car with a little extra kick. so any average cars you should be able to beat. (almost all v6s)
#19
RE: noob speed question
you should be able to beat cars like '90 series toyota corollas and stuff, i just came back from droppin of my sister boyfriend and i was racing a guy in a corolla. i killed him at 4th gear........first time i ever took my civic over a 100 after gettin it on friday......
#20
RE: noob speed question
Corolla?
ORIGINAL: ESCivicY8
you should be able to beat cars like '90 series toyota corollas and stuff, i just came back from droppin of my sister boyfriend and i was racing a guy in a corolla. i killed him at 4th gear........first time i ever took my civic over a 100 after gettin it on friday......
you should be able to beat cars like '90 series toyota corollas and stuff, i just came back from droppin of my sister boyfriend and i was racing a guy in a corolla. i killed him at 4th gear........first time i ever took my civic over a 100 after gettin it on friday......
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