Hey, I'm maybe in the market for the newist Civic Si's out. My ef is fun, but it's time to put her down from daily driver status, part her out, sell her outright, or park her for a long while.

I wanted to know if the 02 was different from the 05 in mere cosmetic form. I believe so but knew h-tech could let me know quicker than I can read.

 

differences are...headlights, taillights, 04-05 has sideskirts, 02-03 is 4-lug on 15 inch wheels, 04-05 is 5-lug on 16 inch wheels, but imo i think the 02-03's are better looking, just swap a 5 lug conversion on it. im not a big fan of the 04-05's ugly *** taillights . hope that helps

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HKS-EP3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">differences are...headlights, taillights, 04-05 has sideskirts, 02-03 is 4-lug on 15 inch wheels, 04-05 is 5-lug on 16 inch wheels, but imo i think the 02-03's are better looking, just swap a 5 lug conversion on it. im not a big fan of the 04-05's ugly *** taillights . hope that helps</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah, that's pretty much the wrap up of the differences

 

i think 02-03 lookt better because of the headlights and taillights. i am biased though.

 

04-05 is sounding best....change taillights...a lot easier to do!

 

2005...2.7 inches longer then 2002 model.
2005...37.40 turning diameter(ft) compared to 2002's 34.80.
2005 tire size = 205/55r16....2002 = 195/60r15.

 

i say the same thing everytime i see a 2002 then a little later i see an 04-05" here is a front and rear pic of my car. 2002 si
http://img.photobucket.com/alb...7.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/alb...4.jpg

 

I like the Odyssey emblem!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B16_madman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hey, I'm maybe in the market for the newist Civic Si's out. My ef is fun, but it's time to put her down from daily driver status, part her out, sell her outright, or park her for a long while.

I wanted to know if the 02 was different from the 05 in mere cosmetic form. I believe so but knew h-tech could let me know quicker than I can read.</TD></TR></TABLE>

say it ain't sooo, Andy!..

 

04-05 are slower than 02-03 because of the larger and heavier wheels. Accelaration and stopping would be slower as well. What is the point of giving bigger and heavier wheels without upgrading the brakes?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by todaCspec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">04-05 are slower than 02-03 because of the larger and heavier wheels. Accelaration and stopping would be slower as well. What is the point of giving bigger and heavier wheels without upgrading the brakes?</TD></TR></TABLE>Yes it slowed it down -.000001 seconds lol -_-

 

a used 02 would be cheaper and you could still swap rims from your old car 4x100

 

i think the 02's and 03's had a problem with grinding gears, id look for an 04-05 if i were you

plus i think the tails on the newer ones look better

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by djmota &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a used 02 would be cheaper and you could still swap rims from your old car 4x100 </TD></TR></TABLE>
haha, my old car...

Those aren't going on anything else, well maybe on a 84 vw but that's about it.

 

so let me get this straight, you'd rather do the 4-5 lug conversion to 02-03 than head/taillight conversion to 04-05?.... I'm just wondering..

 

Stabi bar increased on '04-'05 as well.
Insulation (sound deadening) went up for '04 (carpet like fender liners, etc.)

Just FYI....I'm not laying claim to their value.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by M1K3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i think the 02's and 03's had a problem with grinding gears, id look for an 04-05 if i were you </TD></TR></TABLE>

That is subjective, it all depends on the driver. If he does not know how to drive stick or is slamming gears any car will grind.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by M1K3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">iplus i think the tails on the newer ones look better</TD></TR></TABLE>

You're like the only one, lots of people are converting to 02-03.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by diewX3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes it slowed it down -.000001 seconds lol -_- </TD></TR></TABLE>

Unsprung wheel weight is your enemy. Try putting on some 16" wheels, even light weight 16"(205 50 16) on an 02-03 Si and you will feel the difference. Car will feel slower and heavier, no thanks!

For the 04-05 they increased the tire size to 205 55 16" makes you think if Honda was trying to improve on performance or just comfort?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B16_madman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">04-05 is sounding best....change taillights...a lot easier to do!</TD></TR></TABLE>
do that

 

another vote for 02-03

 

04 if i can get it

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tyrant_007 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I like the Odyssey emblem!</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

02-03 looks better i think, taillights look better and much cheaper than a newer one

 

drove an 05 today, new out of the box on the lot 16,900 not bad eh?

 

^^thats a helluva good price tag